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265 | Advanced - Short Story: The Ghost of the Lake [English Listening Practice]
Description
Title: The Ghost of the Lake
Level: Advanced (C1)
#Story :
Evelyn, a curious young woman drawn to the mysteries of the supernatural, finds herself at the edge of a lake known for ghostly tales. Intrigued by the local legends of a haunting, she decides to spend the night camping by the water. As the evening unfolds, Evelyn encounters a spectral woman bound to the lake by a centuries-old curse. Through a strange connection with a family heirloom, Evelyn discovers she is linked to the lake’s guardian lineage, and she alone can free the trapped spirit. As she confronts the shadows and lifts the curse, she learns that every secret comes at a cost. The spirit is released, leaving Evelyn forever changed by the haunting truth she has uncovered.
#Vocabulary :
- Spectral – ghostly, resembling a ghost.
- Heirloom – an object of family heritage passed down through generations.
- Apparition – a ghostly figure or spirit.
- Curse – a spell or enchantment meant to bring misfortune.
- Ethereal – light, delicate, and otherworldly.
#Grammar Focus:
- Participial Phrases:
- Used to add descriptive details, e.g., “Drawn to the mysteries of the supernatural…”
- Relative Clauses:
- Used for added information about people or things, e.g., “The lake, which was known for ghostly tales…”
- Inversion for Emphasis:
- Used for stylistic effect, e.g., “Only then did Evelyn realize the true power of the amulet.”
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