223 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Lost City [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Lost City Beneath the OceanLevel: Intermediate (B1)Story :Isabella grows up in a coastal village, hearing stories of Atlantis, the lost city beneath the ocean. Unlike others, she believes it is real and feels a deep connection to the sea. One evening, after seeing a mysterious flash of light in the water, she ventures out and is pulled into the depths by a powerful whirlpool. When she awakens, she finds herself in Atlantis, a magnificent underwater city. There, she meets Kaelen, the last guardian of Atlantis, who tells her that the city's magic is fading, and only she can restore it by retrieving the Heart of Atlantis, a powerful gem. With determination, Isabella embarks on a dangerous journey to the temple where the Heart is hidden. She faces eerie creatures and a magical barrier but ultimately succeeds in saving the city. Though Atlantis remains hidden beneath the sea, Isabella returns to the surface, knowing she has restored the ancient city's magic.Vocabulary :Whirlpool – a rapidly rotating mass of water that pulls objects into its center.Cavern – a large cave or chamber underground or underwater.Guardian – a protector or someone who watches over something.Barrier – something that blocks or separates, especially a magical one.Retrieve – to find and bring something back.Grammar Focus:Modal Verbs of PossibilityUsed to talk about what might happen. For example: “It could be real, but no one knows for sure.”Past Perfect TenseUsed to describe actions that happened before another past event. For example: “By the time she reached the temple, Isabella had already faced many challenges.”Relative ClausesUsed to add more information. For example: “The Heart of Atlantis, which held the city’s magic, glowed softly.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.