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250 | Beginner - Short Story: The Mysterious Lighthouse [English Listening Practice]
Description
Title: The Mysterious Lighthouse
Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2)
Story :
Lena and her friend Tom venture to Shadow Island, a place rumored to be haunted by an eerie lighthouse. Guided by her curiosity, Lena leads the way, and together, they brave the island’s rocky terrain and the abandoned lighthouse. Inside, they find a journal from the lighthouse keeper, Ewan, who once tended to the light. The entries reveal strange events and a mysterious curse tied to the lighthouse. In a hidden chamber, they encounter Ewan's spirit, who warns them that the lighthouse holds secrets not meant to be uncovered. Lena and Tom respectfully choose to leave the secrets undisturbed, finding peace in the knowledge that some mysteries are better left unsolved.
Vocabulary :
- Lighthouse – a tall structure with a light at the top, guiding ships.
- Curse – a supernatural force causing harm or misfortune.
- Journal – a book used for writing daily experiences and thoughts.
- Trapdoor – a door in a floor leading to a hidden space.
- Spirit – a supernatural presence or ghost.
Grammar Focus:
- Past Continuous for Ongoing Actions
- Describes ongoing actions in the past. Example: “Lena was exploring the cave.”
- Reported Speech for Narration
- Used for retelling spoken words. Example: “The figure explained that he was Ewan.”
- Using Relative Clauses for Descriptions
- Adds information about nouns. Example: “The lighthouse, which stood tall and dark, cast a shadow over the island.”
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