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081 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Stolen Artifact [English Listening Practice]

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Title: The Stolen Artifact

Level: Intermediate (B1)

#Story :

The priceless Phoenix Relic, known for its legendary power of rebirth, is stolen from the Alvador Museum of History. Detective Elena Cruz is called to investigate but finds no clues, only the name "Alekos," a notorious criminal involved in the black market for powerful artifacts. With her partner Ryan, Elena tracks Alekos to an abandoned warehouse, where they confront him. Alekos, believing the relic will make him invincible, attempts to harness its power. But Elena intervenes just in time, knocking Alekos aside as the relic's energy surges. After a brief but intense struggle, Elena secures the relic, preventing its dangerous power from falling into the wrong hands. The relic is returned to the museum, but Elena wonders if its true potential has yet to be discovered.

#Vocabulary :

• Artifact – a historical object made by humans, often valuable or culturally significant.
• Heist – a planned theft or robbery.
• Underworld – the criminal world, often hidden from ordinary society.
• Surge – a sudden and powerful increase in energy or movement.
• Rebirth – the process of being born again, often symbolizing renewal or transformation.

#Grammar Focus:

• Reported Speech
• Used to tell what someone else said. For example: “Max said he overheard two people talking about the relic.”
• Present Perfect Tense
• Used for actions that happened at an indefinite time in the past. For example: “Elena has solved many difficult cases before.”
• First Conditional
• Used for real future possibilities. For example: “If Alekos touches the relic, he will gain its power.”

 

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