Podcast Episode Details

094 | Intermediate - Short Story: A Time Capsule from the Future [English Listening Practice]

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Title: A Time Capsule from the Future

Level: Intermediate (B2)

#Story :

Ethan Brooks, a high school history teacher, uncovers a mysterious time capsule that appears far too advanced for its supposed age. Inside, he finds futuristic gadgets, a photograph of his town years into the future, and a letter addressed to him. The letter warns of dire events to come and provides instructions to prevent environmental and societal catastrophes. Ethan follows the guidance, rallying his community to make sustainable changes. Despite strange warnings and a mysterious visitor urging him to stop, he persists, hiding the capsule in case it’s needed again. As changes take root in the town, a final letter appears, thanking him and reminding him that the future is shaped by those willing to make a difference.

#Vocabulary :

• Capsule – a container, usually sealed, used to store something valuable.
• Memorabilia – objects kept or collected because of their historical interest.
• Blueprints – detailed plans or designs, often for construction or improvement.
• Upheaval – a major change, often causing disruption.
• Sustainable – involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy resources.

#Grammar Focus:

• Second Conditional
• Used for hypothetical situations in the present or future. Example: “If Ethan found the capsule again, he would know what to do.”
• Reported Speech
• Used to report what someone else has said. Example: “The stranger told Ethan to stop what he was doing.”
• Modal Verbs of Advice and Obligation
• Words like should, must, and have to indicate advice or duty. Example: “Ethan must keep the capsule safe.”

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