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191 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Ga...

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Title: The Garden of Forgotten Dreams

Level: Intermediate (B1)


#Story :

Sophie discovers a hidden garden behind her grandmother’s house, guided by an old letter and a rusty key. The garden, filled with glowing flowers representing forgotten dreams, reveals her abandoned aspirations and childhood promises. Guided by the gardener, Sophie learns to nurture her dreams back to life, starting with a promise to her late grandmother to write stories that inspire others. As the garden gifts her a magical journal to preserve her dreams, Sophie finds the courage to embrace her passions and embark on a journey of creativity and hope.


#Vocabulary :

  1. Garden : an area with plants, flowers, and trees, often used for relaxation.
  2. Withered : dried out, often referring to plants or dreams that have faded.
  3. Nurture : to care for and encourage growth.
  4. Belief : confidence in something or someone.
  5. Aspiration : a strong desire to achieve something.


#Grammar Focus :

  • Past Perfect Tense:
  • Used to describe an action completed before another past action.
  • Example: Sophie had forgotten her childhood dream until she found the garden.
  • Modal Verbs for Possibility and Necessity:
  • Words like “can” and “must” to express what is possible or required.
  • Example: “You must nurture the dreams to bring them back to life.”
  • Descriptive Adjectives for Imagery:
  • Using vivid language to create a visual impact.
  • Example: The garden was alive with vibrant, glowing flowers, each pulsing with light.


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