B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz It was a quiet Tuesday morning at the bank. Maria, a visitor from out of town, was just talking to the cashier about currency exchange. Suddenly, three masked men broke into the building. They were shouting, and the normal atmosphere was replaced by noise and fear. Maria […]
Story 4 – B1 – The Great Baking Disaster
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Owen was feeling annoyed. He had promised his sister, Daisy, a giant birthday cake, but he was not a good baker. If he didn’t follow the recipe exactly, the cake would be a disaster. He wished he had taken that baking class last year. He had bought […]
Story 5 – B1 – An Emergency
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Alex loved hiking in the mountains. He had always enjoyed the peaceful trails. One day, he was having a hard time with a steep path. He was trying to go fast, saving time. Suddenly, he heard a cry for help. He looked around. A young woman had […]
Story 6 – B1 – The School Exhibition
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz The annual school art exhibition was planned for next week. The main hall on campus was being decorated. Many colorful pictures had been drawn by students. Emily, who was good at art, had given her best drawing. This exhibition was a big celebration of talent. The central […]
Story 7 – B1 – The Robotics Competition
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Tom was preparing for the annual robotics competition. His team had designed a small, flat robot. They kept on working late every night in the lab they had set up themselves. The robot’s speed was their biggest concern. They had to keep in mind that it needed […]
Story 8 – B1 – The Coin
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Leo loved collecting old things. He used to spend his childhood living in a small cottage in the countryside, which allowed him to explore a lot. One sunny afternoon, while digging in his garden, he found a strange, colored coin. It was unlike any he had ever […]
Story 9 – B1 – The Strange Light
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz The old lighthouse had stood on the cliff for centuries. Lately, strange lights had been seen near its entrance. The villagers were a bit worried, especially since a thick fog had rolled in, making the sea even more mysterious. A young, professional photographer, Leo, decided to investigate. […]
Story 10 – B1 – An Unexpected Delivery
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Liam was currently working as a delivery driver. He had to deliver a special package to a far-off destination. The weather was terrible; a strong storm had hit the area. His van was covered in mud and dirt. He felt disappointed because the heavy rain was making […]
Story 11 – B1 – The Apology
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Maya was an artistic and generally easy-going person, but lately, she had been feeling a bit depressed. Her best friend, Chloe, was annoyed with her. They had been inseparable since childhood, so this fight was truly awful. It all started when Maya deleted Chloe’s favorite photo from […]
Story 12 – B1 – An Unexpected Visitor
B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Alex was a quiet student who had been living in the city for a year. He had been to many museums and parks, but he had never experienced anything like this. One afternoon, while he was working on his laptop, his phone rang. It was his old […]