B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Leo had always found public speaking challenging. He was preparing for a major speech at his university, and he felt incredibly nervous. The idea of facing a large audience was truly scary for him. He knew he had to develop his skills, but it was a daily […]
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Story 14 – B1 – Clara’s Green Solution
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Clara has been working on a simple, automatic plant waterer for her apartment for months. Before this project, she had always forgotten to water her plants, and they had frequently dried out. She had gathered many ideas from online forums and had started several small experiments in […]
Maya had taken up a new responsibility for her local community: building an advanced recycling machine. She had been working on the project for months, and the launch date was next week. Her main goal was to help reduce waste and make a positive impact. She had a clear vision for the future of her […]
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Lily was planning a big bake sale for her school. She needed a lot of cupcakes to raise money for a new school garden. She had promised her teacher a successful event, and she felt a big responsibility. Her biggest concern was getting enough ingredients. She went […]
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Oliver loved to go on adventures, even if it was just to the laundry room. He had a very laid-back attitude about most things, but lately, his socks were disappearing at an alarming rate. It was a complete mystery! He set off one Saturday morning, determined to […]
Story 18 – B1 – Detective Brown
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Detective Brown was keen to solve the mystery. The latest case was strange: a valuable key was missing from the local laboratory. The building was located near the mall. Brown knew he had to find who took it. First, he decided to interview the managers. He also […]
Story 19 – B1 – A Passionate Artist
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Liam always found balancing his studies and his passion for drawing a challenge. His desk was rarely tidy, often a mess of textbooks and sketchpads. He had to complete his history essay, but he couldn’t take art out of his mind. Sometimes, his parents criticized his late-night […]
Story 20 – B1 – The Photograph
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz The old house in the neighborhood was a bit odd. Locals often said nobody could live there for long. Mr. Henderson, a native of the town, had bought it once but now he doesn’t live there. He must have believed he could fix it. Obviously, he was […]
Story 21 – B1 – The Box
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Lily was cleaning out her grandmother’s old attic. Dust filled the air, making the task a bit unpleasant. She found a small, dusty wooden box. It had carvings on its lid. Lily immediately felt fond of it. She sat down, wondering about its history. This box was […]
Story 22 – B1 – The Blue Orchid
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Maya was a young artist who dreamed of painting a masterpiece. She spent hours in her small studio, but her portrait of the mayor was not progressing properly. She felt huge pressure. If she did not finish it soon, she would lose the chance to show her […]