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 & 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 […]
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 & 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 & 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 […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Bert had a simple goal: win the annual village baking contest. He felt immense pressure, especially since his grandmother, a legendary baker, had once ruled a small culinary empire. His secret weapon was an ancient true family artifact. The recipe called for a large quantity of eggs. […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Agent X was used to the biting cold of the Arctic, a place where the wind would always howl like a hungry beast. His new mission involved preventing the destruction of a critical research station, located in a remote, magnificent ice cave. The enemy, a highly motivated […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Clara had decided to enjoy herself alone at the park that sunny afternoon. She had been expecting a quiet time, perhaps reading her book. As she sat on a bench, she noticed a man across the path. He was staring intensely at a large, oddly-shaped bush. Clara […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz Eleanor approached the new “Smart Home Hub 5000” with high expectations. It had been released last week, supposedly a breakthrough in domestic technology. She had read all the glowing reviews, believing it would make her life effortlessly organized. This was the latest trend in home fashion, after […]
B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz The bustling street was usually a place of predictable chaos, but today, it became an impromptu theatre. Liam and Chloe had been struggling with their relationship for weeks, and today, it all came out in the open. Liam, looking absolutely terrified, tried to make a final attempt […]