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087 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Disappearing Island [English Listening Practice]

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Title: The Disappearing Island

Level: Intermediate (B2)

#Story :

Leo has always been fascinated by the legend of the Disappearing Island, a mysterious island that appears off the coast of his village every ten years. On the night it reappears, he rows toward it, determined to uncover its secrets. The island is filled with strange beauty and an ancient energy, drawing Leo deeper into its heart. There, he meets other travelers, including a wise woman named Aria, who tells him that the island is a place of transformation. At the island’s center, Leo finds a lake that reveals his true self, giving him the courage and wisdom he sought. As the island begins to disappear, Leo returns home, forever changed by his journey.

#Vocabulary :

• Emerge – to come out or appear.
• Shroud – something that covers or conceals.
• Ornate – decorated with complex patterns or designs.
• Realm – a domain or world, often magical.
• Transformation – a complete change, often leading to improvement.

#Grammar Focus:

• Past Simple for Narration
• Used to tell the main events. Example: “Leo rowed toward the island, ready to uncover its secrets.”
• Past Continuous for Setting the Scene
• Used to describe background actions. Example: “The mist was rising as Leo watched the island appear.”
• Modal Verbs for Possibility and Necessity
• Words like might, must, and could to show speculation or obligation. Example: “Leo must follow his curiosity to discover the island’s purpose.”

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