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051 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Magical Zoo [English Listening Practice]

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Title: The Magical Zoo

Level: Intermediate (B2)

#Story :

Elena stumbles upon The Enchanted Menagerie, a magical zoo hidden in the heart of the city. Unlike any zoo she’s ever seen, this one is home to rare and mythical creatures, from unicorns to phoenixes. The zoo’s mysterious keeper, Icarus, welcomes her, but warns her not to wander too far from the path, as some creatures are dangerous. As Elena explores, she discovers the zoo holds not only magical beings but also dark, powerful creatures that are imprisoned there to protect the world. The shadow beast, a creature born from fear, draws her attention. Over time, she learns the zoo is not just a sanctuary but also a prison for creatures who have harmed both the magical and human worlds. Elena’s understanding of the zoo shifts as she realizes the delicate balance it maintains between beauty and danger.

#Vocabulary :

1. Sanctuary – a safe place where something is protected.
2. Enclosure – an area surrounded by walls or boundaries.
3. Mythical – existing in legends or stories, not real.
4. Containment – the act of controlling or keeping something within limits.
5. Vicinity – the area near or surrounding a particular place.

#Grammar Focus:

1. Present Continuous Tense
2. Used to describe actions happening right now. For example: “Elena is exploring the magical zoo.”
3. Modal Verbs
4. Words like may, must, and should express possibility or obligation. For example: “Icarus warns that some creatures must be contained.”
5. Relative Clauses
6. These provide more information about a noun. For example: “The zoo, which is hidden from the city, holds creatures of legend.”

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