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Dec 2024
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163 | Beginner - Short Story: The Talkin...

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Title: The Talking Clock

Level: Beginner (A1)


#Story :

Tom, a curious boy, discovers an old clock in his grandmother’s attic that can talk. The clock reveals that it is magical but broken, needing a missing gear to work again. Guided by the clock, Tom embarks on an adventure to a nearby forest, where he finds the hidden gear and learns about the clock’s importance in balancing time. After restoring the clock, it grants him a wish. Tom chooses bravery, which inspires him to continue exploring and solving mysteries, becoming a boy full of courage and curiosity.


#Vocabulary :

  1. Curious : wanting to know more or learn something.
  2. Gear : a mechanical part with teeth, used in machines.
  3. Restore : to bring something back to its original state.
  4. Attic : a space or room at the top of a house, under the roof.
  5. Adventure : an exciting or unusual journey or experience.


#Grammar Focus :

  • Past Simple Tense:
  • Used to describe actions completed in the past.
  • Example: Tom found a golden gear in the forest.
  • Imperatives:
  • Used to give instructions or commands.
  • Example: The clock said, “Place the gear inside.
  • Question Forms in the Past:
  • How to ask questions about past events.
  • Example: “Where did you find the gear?”


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