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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 […]
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. […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Leo loved adventures, though they would often end in minor incidents. He insisted on navigating by himself, despite his limited sense of direction. This time, his goal was to find a legendary treasure, rumored to be hidden deep in a forgotten landscape. He had studied ancient maps […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Arthur ought to have known that his solo mountain mission would test him to the limits. He was used to minor climbs, but this peak felt different. He had decided to challenge himself with the infamous “Dragon’s Tooth.” As he approached the base, he observed the summit, […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz Betty was used to her quiet evenings, but lately, she had been feeling a bit restless. One night, while gazing out her window, she saw a remarkable celestial phenomenon – a meteor shower. It must have been a sign. She decided she would rather explore the universe […]