B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz
The advertising agency had been established for years. However, lately, inspiration was in short supply. Mia, a new employee, was assigned to create a commercial for a new line of imported organic teas. She had been told that the product should be displayed with a sense of calm. She couldn’t come up with anything clever, though.
Never before had she hit a brick wall. She felt so confused. Her boss, Mr. Henderson, a man who was known for his high expectations, had made it clear that they had fewer good ideas than he had hoped for. To make matters worse, a severe drought in the tea-growing region was causing production delays. “You’d better come up with something remarkable,” he suggested, his tone indicating the pressure.
Mia was struggling. She would rather have been working on a simple sale than this overwhelming challenge. She took a break and stepped out in order to clear her head. She observed a group of children playing at a fountain, their laughter echoing in the square. A sudden idea occurred to her. This can’t be just any tea; it was about connection. She was going to present the tea brand as an opportunity for people to share moments and relax together. That would definitely please her boss! She had the team work overtime, bonded by their shared vision. The resulting commercial was a masterpiece! The pressure was getting tougher and tougher as time was passing by, but the final outcome was rewarding in the end.