272 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Abandoned Lighthouse [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Abandoned Lighthouse

Level: Intermediate (B2)

#Story :

Isla Thornton, a writer with a passion for uncovering mysteries, arrives in the coastal town of Grey Harbor to investigate the haunting legends surrounding an abandoned lighthouse. Locals warn her about the strange occurrences there, telling tales of the last lighthouse keeper, Mr. Elwood, who vanished mysteriously one stormy night. Intrigued, Isla visits the lighthouse, experiencing eerie sounds, whispers, and fleeting shadows that seem to hold a story. She uncovers fragments of Mr. Elwood’s life, learning of his loneliness, betrayal, and the ghostly presence that lingers. As she pieces together the tragedy of the last keeper, Isla realizes she must share his story to give his spirit peace, finally releasing him from the lighthouse.

#Vocabulary :

• Eerie – strange and frightening, especially due to a supernatural quality.
• Lantern – a lamp that is typically portable and used for lighting.
• Betrayal – an act of disloyalty or breaking trust.
• Specter – a ghost or ghostly presence.
• Linger – to stay in a place longer than expected.

#Grammar Focus:

• Relative Clauses
• Used to provide extra information about a noun. Example: “The lighthouse, which stood on the cliffs, was filled with mystery.”
• Past Continuous Tense
• Describes an ongoing action that was happening at a specific time in the past. Example: “She was climbing the stairs when she heard the tapping.”
• Passive Voice
• Used to focus on the action rather than the subject. Example: “The story of Elwood was forgotten until Isla arrived.”

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