163 | Beginner - Short Story: The Talking Clock [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Talking ClockLevel: 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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