C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz After forty years, the day of Arthur’s resignation finally came. He was a renowned architect, known for his buildings worldwide, yet his upcoming retirement brought a strange mix of joy and worry. For decades, his vocation had been his main fixation, leaving little time for anything else. […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Father Michael stood at the pulpit. His voice filled the quiet church. His Sunday preach was always expected, but today, his words felt very important. “My dear church members,” he started, “we all have trouble doing what is right. It’s hard when temptations whisper. The road to […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Elias, an experienced merchant of special fabrics, arrived in the bustling city. He hoped to make a huge sale there. His goal was Lord Valerius, a prominent collector famous for his unconventional tastes. However, the city’s small streets were heavily congested, a stark contrast to his quaint […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Leo had wanted revenge against Marcus for years. Marcus, his former business partner, is supposed to have stolen his new design, a revolutionary idea that could have brought huge success. Leo had gotten accustomed to doing nothing but planning Marcus’s ruin. He spent endless hours thinking about […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]