B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz For decades, the abandoned Blackwood Manor has stood silently on the hill, dominating the entire landscape. It was believed to be haunted by the spirit of its former owner, an elderly man who had vanished years ago. Locals rarely dared to approach, due to the countless spooky […]
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Story 8 – B2 – Bert’s Baking Blunder
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Bert had a simple goal: win the annual village baking contest. He felt immense pressure, especially since his grandmother, a legendary baker, had once ruled a small culinary empire. His secret weapon was an ancient true family artifact. The recipe called for a large quantity of eggs. […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Agent X was used to getting out of bed early in the morning. Every day, he would wake up before dawn, his mind already thinking of the mission details. His current task: to find a stolen artifact known as the Eternal Flame, a source of limitless fuel. […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Agent X was used to the biting cold of the Arctic, a place where the wind would always howl like a hungry beast. His new mission involved preventing the destruction of a critical research station, located in a remote, magnificent ice cave. The enemy, a highly motivated […]
Story 11 – B2 – Leo’s Lost Map
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Leo loved adventures, though they would often end in minor incidents. He insisted on navigating by himself, despite his limited sense of direction. This time, his goal was to find a legendary treasure, rumored to be hidden deep in a forgotten landscape. He had studied ancient maps […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Clara had decided to enjoy herself alone at the park that sunny afternoon. She had been expecting a quiet time, perhaps reading her book. As she sat on a bench, she noticed a man across the path. He was staring intensely at a large, oddly-shaped bush. Clara […]
Story 13 – B2 – Arthur’s Mountain Climb
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Arthur ought to have known that his solo mountain mission would test him to the limits. He was used to minor climbs, but this peak felt different. He had decided to challenge himself with the infamous “Dragon’s Tooth.” As he approached the base, he observed the summit, […]
Story 14 – B2 – The Smart Home Chaos
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Eleanor approached the new “Smart Home Hub 5000” with high expectations. It had been released last week, supposedly a breakthrough in domestic technology. She had read all the glowing reviews, believing it would make her life effortlessly organized. This was the latest trend in home fashion, after […]
Story 15 – B2 – Betty’s Cosmic Curiosity
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Betty was used to her quiet evenings, but lately, she had been feeling a bit restless. One night, while gazing out her window, she saw a remarkable celestial phenomenon – a meteor shower. It must have been a sign. She decided she would rather explore the universe […]
Story 16 – B2 – The Great Street Breakup
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz The bustling street was usually a place of predictable chaos, but today, it became an impromptu theatre. Liam and Chloe had been struggling with their relationship for weeks, and today, it all came out in the open. Liam, looking absolutely terrified, tried to make a final attempt […]