C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz General Kael believed firmly that his destiny was to conquer. His strategies were always explicit, leaving scarcely any room for doubt. He had known countless victories, each one adding to his prominent reputation. Yet, as he stood before the last unconquered city, a dubious feeling began to […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Panic spread quickly among the city’s powerful elite. News of the missing documentation had just broken. This was no ordinary paper; it offered clear proof of their financial corruption. The files detailed secret deals and stolen public money. Inspector Anya Sharma had known a few cases like […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Mark had struggled with a repetitive bad habit for a long time: nail-biting. It would appear during stress, boredom, or even quiet times. His fingers often looked lackluster and felt sore. He was used to this habit, doing it almost without thinking. He had made some initial […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Amelia, a renowned filmmaker, felt deeply challenged. Her last documentary, despite its excellence, hadn’t truly captured the human spirit she aimed to convey. She was used to artistic struggles, but this felt nearly insurmountable. Her next project involved filming the traditional “Sky Dance” of the isolated mountain […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Elara felt down in the dumps. For months, a strange ailment had slowly made her weaker. Her body’s deterioration was clear. Her great stamina disappeared, stopping her aspiration to climb mountains. Doctors couldn’t help as her health continued its decline. Then, a new vaccination was announced. But […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz The coarse rope chafed against Anya’s wrists. Her blindfold had been tied tightly, but she could still imagine doing anything to escape this suffocating darkness. Hours had passed since she was seized from her apartment, the suddenness of the event still a jarring memory. She could recall […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz In the shadowed lands where ancient forests grew dense, a truly vicious monster, known only as the Grotesque, resided. Its innate cruelty was legendary; its presence brought constant disruption to the kingdom’s peace. For generations, it had inflicted torture upon anyone who dared to pass through its […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Arthur, an experienced motorist, found himself in an intriguing situation. His old car, usually reliable, was thought to have a small electrical problem, but the mechanic had difficulty doing anything more than a quick fix. Arthur, however, was genuinely interested in finding the main problem. He would […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Eliza lived a sedentary life of pure indulgence. Her apartment, an impeccable place, seemed to showcase minimalist design. It was her safe space. She spent her days engrossed in digital games and virtual worlds. This was a clear contradiction to the active life she once had. Her […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Samantha Vance was a real pioneer. In a world that still used old farming ways, she dreamed of fields growing easily. Her neighbors, mostly farmers, thought her ideas were nonsense. “Why bother?” they’d ask, watching her build strange machines. “He does nothing but play with those pipes […]