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Story 1 – B2 – The Mountain Ascent

B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Lily planned a hiking trip to the mountains that was arguably the most exciting adventure she’d ever organized. She felt a little anxious beforehand, but also incredibly excited to gain new experiences. Her last short holiday was far less adventurous than this upcoming journey. She packed her […]

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Story 2 – B2 – The Chess Master’s Comeback

B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Professor Anya Sharma, a respected chess player, had retired from competitive tournaments decades ago. However, the monthly local tournament in her city always brought back fond memories. This year, her old rival, a young man named Theo, competed, and was drawing a lot of attention. Surprisingly, Anya […]

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Story 3 – B2 – The New Library Plan

B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Charlotte, a good architect, faced a big challenge. Her latest project was to construct a new civic library with a limited budget. It was a difficult design, needing constant checking of costs. She understood that meeting the tough deadline would involve working long hours and giving up […]

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Story 4 – B2 – The Athlete’s Comeback

B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Arthur, a respected basketball athlete, faced his toughest season ever. He had retired from professional competitions but felt the pull to compete again. The return meant intense practice sessions monthly, pushing his body to its strength limits. Every aspect of his training was carefully planned, from diet […]

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Story 5 – B2 – An Artistic Decision

B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Luna, a contemporary artist, was preparing for an important art contest. Her latest creation was a large canvas. However, this time she felt a huge amount of pressure. Even though she worked deeply into the night, she wasn’t sure it was good enough. She knew her work […]

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Story 6 – B2 – The Dream Course

B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Leo had always been obsessed with ancient folklore. His dream was to study it at a prestigious university abroad. He wanted to attend lots of courses, but he didn’t know which yet. The application process was massive, but he was determined. He knew his academic record was […]

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Story 7 – B2 – The Old Manor’s Secret

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. […]

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Story 9 – B2 – Agent X and the Eternal Flame

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. […]

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Story 10 – B2 – Agent X: The Arctic Pursuit

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 […]