149 | Advanced - Short Story: The Clock Tower That Measured Fate [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Clock Tower That Measured FateLevel: 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 :Tapestry : a piece of fabric with intricate patterns, often symbolic of connected elements.Pedestal : a base or support for a structure or object.Pivotal : of crucial importance in determining the outcome.Facade : an outward appearance that hides the true reality.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.