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309 | Advanced - Short Story: The Jewel [English Listening Practice]
Description
Title: The Jewel
Level: Advanced (C1)
#Story :
Ewan, a restless sailor, arrives at a mysterious coastal village where legends speak of a jewel hidden deep within a perilous cave. Intrigued by the tales, he decides to seek out the treasure, drawn by its mythical allure. Braving treacherous waters, ominous storms, and the eerie silence of the cavern, Ewan finally finds the Jewel—a pulsating gem that seems to possess a will of its own. However, as he gazes into its depths, he senses a dark power lurking within. Realizing the danger, he makes the choice to walk away. Upon his return, the villagers regard him with a mixture of awe and fear, knowing he has witnessed the Jewel and survived. Ewan learns the value of respecting forces beyond human understanding, leaving the treasure where it belongs and finding peace in his restraint.
#Vocabulary :
- Allure: The power to attract or charm.
- Perilous: Extremely dangerous.
- Cavern: A large cave or chamber in a cave.
- Treacherous: Hazardous because of hidden or unpredictable dangers.
- Solitude: The state of being alone.
#Grammar Focus:
- Present Perfect vs. Simple Past: Used to show actions completed in the past with relevance to the present (e.g., "He has returned from the journey").
- Relative Clauses: To give additional information about a noun without starting a new sentence (e.g., "The villagers, who feared the Jewel, watched him in silence").
- Modal Verbs for Hypotheticals: Using modals like "would" and "could" to express possible scenarios (e.g., "He could have taken the Jewel, but chose not to").
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