C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Camila, the new manager in charge, had a profound belief in her own superior methods. She found the existing team’s collaborative approach too slow and nuanced. She thought that the system, which the company had adopted, was simplistic and ineffective. Camila, on purpose, decided to implement a […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Amara started a personal pilgrimage to a monastery high in the mountains. The journey was a stunning one, through winding paths and old forests. For many months, her life had been full of inner turmoil and constant chaos. This made every decision hard after her brother left […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Leo’s thoughts were overwhelmed by a monetary burden in the last few months. His mother’s medical bills were unexpected and huge. He wasn’t accused of anything, nor blamed directly. Still, the sheer cost felt like a personal obligation. The family savings, once so secure, now showed regression. […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz The local weather team had known a time of great advancement. Dr. Aris, a young but smart scientist, would often talk about how good their computer models were. Their daily forecasts were usually correct, thanks to their teamwork. Today’s prediction, though, was on the point of becoming […]
C1 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz The town of Willow Creek used to be quite picturesque. Its charm would always perk up any visitor. However, for the last five years, their special Willow River had been terribly contaminated. A nearby factory, using outdated methods, would release waste. This turned the once-clear waters into […]
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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 […]