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277 | Advanced - Short Story: The Clock ...

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Title: The Clock Tower

Level: Advanced (C)


#Story :

Calla, a curious historian, explores an ancient clock tower rumored to reveal destinies. Inside, she discovers a key that unlocks the Loom of Fate, where every life is represented by a glowing thread. Guided by the Keeper of the Loom, Calla learns of a pivotal choice that will shape her future and the lives of others. When faced with the decision to alter destiny by retrieving a second key, Calla embraces the burden of becoming the new Keeper, dedicating her life to preserving the balance of fate.


#Vocabulary :

  1. Tapestry : a piece of fabric with intricate patterns, often symbolic of connected elements.
  2. Pedestal : a base or support for a structure or object.
  3. Pivotal : of crucial importance in determining the outcome.
  4. Facade : an outward appearance that hides the true reality.
  5. Intertwined : twisted together or closely connected.



#Grammar Focus :

  • Future Perfect Tense:
  • Used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.
  • Example: By the time Calla returned, she would have altered the course of fate.
  • Conditional Sentences (Type 3):
  • Used to describe hypothetical past situations.
  • Example: If Calla had ignored the key, she wouldn’t have discovered the Loom of Fate.
  • Relative Clauses:
  • Used to provide additional information about a noun.
  • Example: The Loom of Fate, which held threads of every life, revealed Calla’s destiny.



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