B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz
Edith, a young apprentice wizard, lived in a quiet village near the Whispering Forest. Even though the forest was beautiful, most people avoided it due to the strange sounds that came from its depths. Legends said it held ancient magic.
One day, the village well ran dry. The water supply was essential, and a solution had to be found. The Elder Council decided someone should investigate the legendary Spring of Murmurs, hidden deep within the forest.
Edith volunteered. Despite her fear, she knew her magic could help. She carried a small, glowing torch which was used for light. However, the deeper she went, the colder the air became. The trees seemed to lean in, their branches forming an enormous canopy.
Although the path was unclear, she remembered an old map that showed a hidden cave. After some time, she found it and got in. Inside the cave, a beautiful spring flowed. Its water was shimmering. It was said that it was guarded by a tree spirit. Edith felt a deep connection to the magic of the forest. She would tell the villagers, and they would all try to connect that spring to the well of the village. Fortunately, the village’s future was now secure!