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Stories for English Pronunciation Practice Pron nciation
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The stories
Beginner (A1-A2) Intermediate (B1-B2) Advanced (C1-C2)
1. The Lost Cat 4. The Mystery Book 7. The Forgotten Manuscript
2. A Day at the Park 5. The Bicycle Trip 8. The Quantum Experiment
3. The Magic Seed 6. The Art Contest 9. The Linguist's Discovery
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1. The Lost Cat

Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a cat named Luna. Luna was
black and white. She liked to go out and see new places. But one day, she
went too far and got lost. She walked a lot and could not find her home.
Her family was sad and looked for her everywhere. They put up pictures and
asked people, “Have you seen Luna?”. They looked for her for many hours.
At last, they found Luna. She was under a tree. Her family was very happy to see
her! Luna was happy too and said “I will never go too far again”.
Transcription
/wʌns əˈpɒn ə taɪm ɪn ə smɔːl taʊn ðeə wəzə kæt neɪmd ˈluːnə ‖ ˈluːnə wəz blæk ənd
waɪt ‖ ʃi laɪkt tə gəʊwaʊt ən siː njuː ˈpleɪsɪz ‖ bʌt wʌn deɪ, ʃi went tuː fɑːrən ɡɒt lɒst ‖ ʃi
wɔːktə lɒt ən kəd nɒt faɪnd hɜː həʊm ‖
hɜː ˈfæmɪli wəz sæd ən lʊkt fə hɜːr ˈevriweə ‖ ðeɪ pʊt ʌp ˈpɪktʃəz ən æst ˈpiːpəl hæv juː
siːn ˈluːnə ‖ ðeɪ lʊkt fə hɜː fə meni ˈaʊəz ‖
ət læst, ðeɪ faʊnd ˈluːnə ‖ ʃi wəz ˈʌndərə triː ‖ hɜː ˈfæmɪli wəz ˈveri ˈhæpi tə siː hɜː ‖ ˈluːnə
wəz ˈhæpi tuː ən sed aɪ wɪl ˈnevə gəʊ tuː fɑːrəˈɡen/
*The words ‘asked’ and ‘last’ are read with the /æ/ vowel as I’m from the north of England! In the south of England, people say these words
with the /ɑː/ vowel. ‘Asked’ can also be read as /ɑːskt/ or /æskt/, but in rapid speech you’ll often hear the /k/ removed to make it easier!
Vocabulary
black and white: a common collocation. Something that has the colours
black and white. the colours black and white.
to go out: to leave, to exit.
to put up: to raise something and hang it from a higher position, such as a
picture on a wall or lights in a tree.
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2. A Day at the Park

Tom and Mia were friends. One sunny day, they decided to go to the park for a
picnic. They took some sandwiches, some fruit, and some apple juice with
them.
In the park, they chose a nice place under a big tree to sit. They ate and
enjoyed their food. After that, they played games like hide-and-seek. They also
fed the ducks. They were very happy and laughed a lot.
When the sun began to set, they packed up their things. They promised each
other they would come back soon. It was a wonderful day at the park.
Transcription
/ tɒm ən mɪə wə frendz ‖ wʌn ˈsʌni deɪ ðeɪ dɪˈsaɪdɪd tə ɡəʊ tə ðə pɑːk fərə ˈpɪknɪk ‖ ðeɪ
tʊk səm ˈsænwɪʤɪz sʌm fruːt ən səmˈæpəl ʤuːs wɪð ðəm ‖
ɪn ðə pɑːk ðeɪ ʧəʊzə naɪs pleɪs ˈʌndərə bɪɡ triː tə sɪt ‖ ðeɪ eɪt ənɪnˈʤɔɪd ðeə fuːd ‖ ˈæftə
ðæt ðeɪ pleɪd ɡeɪmz laɪk ˈhaɪdənˈsiːk ‖ ðeɪ ˈɔːlsəʊ fed ðə dʌks ‖ ðeɪ wə ˈveri ˈhæpi ənd
læftə lɒt ‖
wen ðə sʌn bɪˈɡæn tə set ðeɪ pækt ʌp ðeə θɪŋz ‖ ðeɪ ˈprɒmɪst iːʧ ˈʌðə ðeɪ wəd kʌm bæk
suːn ‖ ɪt wəzə ˈwʌndəfəl deɪ ət ðə pɑːk/
*The words ‘after’ and ‘laughed’ are read with the /æ/ vowel as I’m from the north of England! In the south of England, people say these
with the /ɑː/ vowel.
Vocabulary
sunny: bright because of the light from the sun.
to decide: to choose something.
to choose: to decide what to do from two or more options.
hide-and-seek: a children's game in which a group of children take turns

to hide in places and one person must try to find them.
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to feed: to give something or someone food (animal, human or plant).
to laugh: the sound you make when something is funny.
to set: the sun going down at the end of the day.
to pack up: putting things in bags when you want to leave.
to promise: to assure someone you will do something in the future.
to come back: to return somewhere.
wonderful: something really great, “to be full of wonder“ at how great

something is.
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3. The Magic Seed

Ben found a shiny, black seed in his garden. He decided to plant it, wondering
what it would become. Every day, he watered it and waited. Slowly, a little
green shoot came up. It grew into a big and very strange plant that Ben had
never seen before.
One morning, he saw a beautiful, bright flower on the plant. Ben was
surprised. The flower made him feel happy and special. He learnt that small
things can grow into something amazing.
Transcription
/ben faʊndə ˈʃaɪni blæk siːd ɪn hɪz ˈɡɑːdən ‖ hiː dɪˈsaɪdɪd tə plænt ɪt ˈwʌndərɪŋ wɒt ɪt
wʊd bɪˈkʌm ‖ ˈevri deɪ hiː ˈwɔːtəd ɪt ænə ˈweɪtɪd ‖ ˈsləʊli ə ˈlɪtəl ɡriːn ʃuːt keɪm ʌp ‖ ɪt ɡruː
ˈɪntuːwə bɪɡ ən ˈveri streɪnʤ plænt ðət ben həd ˈnevə siːn bɪˈfɔː ‖
wʌn ˈmɔːnɪŋ hiː sɔːrə ˈbjuːtɪfəl braɪt flaʊərɒn ðə plænt ‖ ben wɒz səˈpraɪzd ‖ ðə flaʊə
meɪd hɪm fiːl ˈhæpi ən ˈspeʃəl ‖ hiː lɜːnt ðət smɔːl θɪŋz kən ɡrəʊwˈɪntuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ
əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
*The word ‘plant’ is read with the /æ/ vowel as I’m from the north of England! In the south of England, people say these with the /ɑː/ vowel.
Vocabulary
shiny: something that reflects light.
seed: a small, round or oval object produced by a plant and from which, when it
is planted, a new plant can grow.
to water: to pour water on to plants or the soil that they are growing in.
shoot: a baby plant that is starting to appear from the ground.
to grow (grew, grown): to increase in size or amount, or to become more

advanced or developed.
strange: unusual and unexpected, out of the ordinary.
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bright: full of light, shining.
surprised: the feeling when something unexpected happens.
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to learn ( learnt / 🇺🇸 learned): to gain new knowledge or skill in a subject
or activity.
amazing: both surprising and very good.
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4. The Mystery Book

Emily found an old, dusty book in her attic. It was a mystery novel from many
years ago. The cover was worn, but the story was captivating.
As she read the book, she felt like she was part of the adventure, solving clues
with the detective. The book was full of unexpected twists and turns, keeping
her guessing until the very end. When she finally solved the mystery with the
detective, she felt a sense of achievement. The book had ignited her love for
reading and solving mysteries.
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/ˈemɪli faʊnd ənəʊld ˈdʌsti bʊkɪn hɜːrˈætɪk ‖ ɪt wəz ə ˈmɪstəri ˈnɒvəl frəm ˈmeni jɪəzəˈɡəʊ
‖ ðə ˈkʌvə wɒz wɔːn bʌt ðə ˈstɔːri wəz ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ ‖
æz ʃiː red ðə bʊk ʃiː felt laɪk ʃiː wəz pɑːtəv ðijədˈvenʧə ˈsɒlvɪŋ kluːz wɪð ðə dɪˈtektɪv ‖ ðə
bʊk wəz fʊl əvˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd twɪsəntɜːnz ˈkiːpɪŋ hɜː ˈɡesɪŋ ənˈtɪl ðə ˈveri end ‖ wen ʃiː
ˈfaɪnəli sɒlvd ðə ˈmɪstəri wɪð ðə dɪˈtektɪv ʃiː feltə sensəvəˈʧiːvmənt ‖ ðə bʊk həd ɪɡˈnaɪtɪd
hɜː lʌv fɔː ˈriːdɪŋ ən ˈsɒlvɪŋ ˈmɪstəriz ‖
Vocabulary
dusty: covered in dust.
attic: the space or room at the top of a building, under the roof, often used
for storing things.
mystery novel: a fiction genre where the nature of an event, usually a

murder or other crime, remains unknown until the end of the story.
cover: the front and back sides of a book, usually made of thick card with
the book‘s title.
worn: be noticeably weakened or damaged because of continuous use.
captivating: holdingyour attention by being extremely interesting, exciting,

pleasant, or attractive.
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adventure: an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a
trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity
clues: a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a
problem, question, or mystery.
detective: someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and

find out who is responsible for them.
unexpected twists-and-turns: surprising changes in a plot.
to keep (someone) guessing: to make it impossible (for someone) to know

what will happen next.
to solve: to find an answer to a problem or mystery (using clues).
achievement: something very good/respectable/impressive and difficult

that someone successfully does.
to ignite: to start/cause excited, passionate (or angry, dangerous) emotions

in someone and/or in a situation.
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5. The Bicycle Trip

Marco and his friends decided to go on a bicycle trip around the lake. They
prepared by checking their bikes and packing some snacks and water. The
journey was challenging but beautiful, with stunning views of nature.
Halfway, they stopped for a picnic and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.
However, on the way back, Marco's bike got a flat tire.
The group worked together to fix it, learning the importance of teamwork and
preparation. Despite the setback, they finished their trip feeling proud and
closer as friends.
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/ˈmɑːkəʊ ənɪz frenz dɪˈsaɪdɪd tə ɡəʊwɒnə ˈbaɪsɪkəl trɪp əˈraʊnðə leɪk ‖ ðeɪ prɪˈpeəd baɪ
ˈʧɛkɪŋ ðeə baɪks ən ˈpækɪŋ sʌm snæks ən ˈwɔːtə ‖ ðə ˈʤɜːni wəz ˈʧælɪnʤɪŋ bʌt ˈbjuːtɪfəl
wɪð ˈstʌnɪŋ vjuːzəv ˈneɪʧə ‖
ˌhɑːfˈweɪ ðeɪ stɒpt fərə ˈpɪknɪk ənɪnˈʤɔɪd ðə ˈpiːsfəl səˈraʊndɪŋz ‖ haʊˈevə ɒn ðə weɪ
bæk ˈmɑːkəʊz baɪk ɡɒtə flæt ˈtaɪə ‖
ðə ɡruːp wɜːktəˈɡeðə tə fɪks ɪt ˈlɜːnɪŋ ðijɪmˈpɔːtənsəv ˈtiːmwɜːkən ˌprepəˈreɪʃən ‖ dɪˈspaɪt

ðə ˈsetbæk ðeɪ ˈfɪnɪʃt ðeə trɪp ˈfiːlɪŋ praʊd ən ˈkləʊzərəz frenz/
lake: a large area of water surrounded by land and not connected to the sea
except by rivers or streams.
challenging: something difficult or stressful requiring effort to succeed.
stunning: extremely beautiful or attractive.
halfway: in the middle of something, or at a place that is equally far from

two other places.
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peaceful surroundings: when the place around (someone) is peaceful;
quiet, pleasant, harmonious.
flat: when something, such as a tyre or ball, does not contain enough air.
teamwork: achieving the goal at hand by working together as a group
preparation: getting ready for something by planning ahead
despite: without taking any notice or being influenced.
setback: something that happens that delays or prevents a situation (or

plan) from developing.
proud: feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you, or people connected

with you, have done or got something good.
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6. The Art Contest

Sophia loved to paint and decided to enter a local art contest. She worked hard
on her painting, putting her heart and soul into it.
The theme of the contest was “Nature's Beauty”, so she painted a breathtaking
landscape.
At the contest, she saw many talented artists and felt incredibly nervous.
When Sophia’s painting won third place, she was overjoyed. The experience
taught her to believe in herself and her art. She made new friends who shared
her passion and was inspired to keep painting.
Transcription
/səʊˈfiːə lʌvd tə peɪnt ən dɪˈsaɪdɪd tuːwˈentərə ˈləʊkəl ɑːt ˈkɒntest ‖ ʃiː wɜːkt hɑːd ɒn hɜː
ˈpeɪntɪŋ ˈpʊtɪŋ hɜː hɑːt ən səʊl ˈɪntuːwɪt ‖
ðə θiːm əv ðə ˈkɒntest wəz ˈneɪʧəz ˈbjuːti səʊ ʃiː ˈpeɪntɪdə ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ ˈlænskeɪp ‖
ət ðə ˈkɒntest ʃiː sɔː ˈmeni ˈtæləntɪd ˈɑːtɪsts ən felt ɪnˈkredəbəli ˈnɜːvəs ‖ wen səʊˈfiːəz
ˈpeɪntɪŋ wʌn θɜːd pleɪs ʃiː wəz ˌəʊvəˈʤɔɪd ‖ ðijɪkˈspɪəriəns tɔːt hɜː tə bɪˈliːvɪn hɜːˈsɛlf ən
hɜːrɑːt ‖ ʃiː meɪd njuː frenz huː ʃeəd hɜː ˈpæʃən ən wəz ɪnˈspaɪəd tə kiːp ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
Vocabulary
contest: a competition to do better than other people, usually in which
prizes are given.
to put one’s heart and soul into something: put a lot of effort and
personality into something that means a lot.
theme: the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc.
breathtaking: so amazing that it takes one’s breath away.
landscape: all the visible features of a large area of land.
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talented: having natural aptitude or skill for something.
incredibly: extremely, to a great degree.
nervous: concerned or worried about something.
overjoyed: filled with happiness, extremely joyful.
to experience: (the process of) getting knowledge, skill or understanding

from doing, seeing, or feeling things.
to believe in yourself: to believe that something is doable, that it is within

your ability.
passion: a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate,
anger, or other emotion.
inspired: to feel excited creatively, to be motivated to create.
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7. The Forgotten Manuscript

In the quiet solitude of his study, Professor Harper stumbled upon a forgotten
manuscript buried beneath a pile of academic journals. The manuscript was a
collection of short stories penned by an obscure author from the early 20th
century. It offered a glimpse into the cultural zeitgeist of a bygone era.
Intrigued, Professor Harper dedicated himself to its analysis, uncovering

themes of resilience and the human condition. His research eventually led to a
published paper that revitalised interest in the author, contributing
significantly to literary scholarship.
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/ ɪn ðə ˈkwaɪət ˈsɒlɪtjuːdəv hɪz ˈstʌdi prəˈfesə ˈhɑːpə ˈstʌmbəld əˈpɒnə fəˈɡɒtən
ˈmænjəskrɪpt ˈberid bɪˈniːθə paɪləv ˌækəˈdemɪk ˈʤɜːnəlz ‖ ðə ˈmænjəskrɪpt wəzə
kəˈlekʃənɒv ʃɔːt ˈstɔːriz pend baɪən əbˈskjʊərˈɔːθə frəm ðijˈɜːli twentiəθ ˈsenʧri ‖ ɪt ˈɒfədə
ɡlɪmps ˈɪntuː ðə ˈkʌlʧrəl ˈzaɪtɡaɪst əvə ˈbaɪɡɒn ˈɪərə ‖
ɪnˈtriːɡd prəˈfesə ˈhɑːpə ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd hɪmˈself tuːwɪts əˈnæləsɪs ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ θiːmzəv

rɪˈzɪliəns ənðə ˈhjuːmən kənˈdɪʃᵊn ‖ hɪz rɪˈsɜːʧ ɪˈvenʧuəli led tuːwə ˈpʌblɪʃt ˈpeɪpə ðæt
ˌriːˈvaɪtəlaɪzd ˈɪntrest ɪn ðijˈɔːθə kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli tə ˈlɪtərəri ˈskɒləʃɪp/
Vocabulary
solitude: the situation of being alone without other people.
stumble upon: to discover something by chance, or to meet someone by

chance.
manuscript: the original copy of a book or article before it is printed.
to pen: to write something to someone.
obscure: not known to many people.
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glimpse: to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly.
zeitgeist: the general set of ideas, beliefs, feelings, etc. that is typical of a
particular period in history.
bygone era: a time in the past.
intrigued: to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or

mysterious.
dedicated: believing that something is very important and giving a lot of

time and energy to it.
resilience: the ability to be happy, successful, pick yourself up again, etc.,

after something difficult or bad has happened; inner strength and grit.
eventually: in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort,

problems, etc.
research: a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new)

information or reach a (new) understanding.
revitalised: to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something.
to contribute: to give something in order to help achieve or provide

something.
significantly: in a sufficiently great or important way that is worthy of

attention.
literary: concerning the writing, study, or content of literature.
scholarship: academic study or achievement.
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8. The Quantum Experiment

Dr. Olivia Kim was at the forefront of quantum computing research. Her latest
experiment aimed to demonstrate quantum entanglement over
unprecedented distances. The setup was intricate, requiring precise
calibration of lasers and mirrors.
After months of preparation, the experiment was finally conducted. The results
were astonishing, not only confirming the theory, but also opening new
avenues for quantum communication. Dr. Kim’s work challenged existing
paradigms, earning her accolades in the scientific community and paving the
way for future innovations.
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/ˈdɒktə əˈlɪviə kɪm wəz ət ðə ˈfɔːfrʌntəv ˈkwɒntəm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ rɪˈsɜːʧ ‖ hɜː ˈleɪtɪst
ɪkˈsperɪmənt eɪmd tə ˈdemənstreɪt ˈkwɒntəm ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt ˈəʊvərʌnˈpresɪdəntɪd
ˈdɪstənsɪz ‖ ðə ˈsetʌp wɒz ˈɪntrɪkɪt rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ prɪˈsaɪs ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃənəv ˈleɪzəzən ˈmɪrəz ‖
ˈæftə mʌnθs əv ˌprepəˈreɪʃən ðijɪkˈsperɪmənt wəz ˈfaɪnəli kənˈdʌktɪd ‖ ðə rɪˈzʌlts wɜːrə

ˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ nɒt ˈəʊnli kənˈfɜːmɪŋ ðə ˈθɪəri bʌt ˈɔːlsəʊ ˈəʊpənɪŋ njuː ˈævənjuːz fə ˈkwɒntəm
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ‖ ˈdɒktə kɪmz wɜːk ˈʧælɪnʤd ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈpærədaɪmz ˈɜːnɪŋ
hɜːr ækəʊleɪdzɪn ðə ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk kəˈmjuːnəti ən ˈpeɪvɪŋ ðə weɪ fə ˈfjuːʧərˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz/
Vocabulary
forefront: the most noticeable or important position, someone or
something at the front and centre (of something).
quantum: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially energy.
to demonstrate: to show or make something clear.
unprecedented: never having happened before or existed in the past,

therefore causing shock/surprise/intrigue.
setup: an arrangement of things that allows something to happen, or the

process that prepares this arrangement.
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intricate: having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or
delicate way.
precise: exact and accurate, with great detail.
calibration: the action or process of calibrating something.
laser: (a device that produces) a powerful, narrow beam of light that can be
used as a tool to cut metal, to perform medical operations, or to create
patterns of light for entertainment.
to conduct: to organise/direct the performance of a particular process.
astonishing: very surprising.
theory: a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based,

ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event, an opinion or
explanation.
avenue: a way to approach a problem or make progress towards

something.
to challenge: to express or represent doubt, to offer an alternative to

currently accepted ideas, to throw (something) into question.
paradigm: a model of something, a very clear/typical example of

something, a pattern or theme that can be seen clearly.
accolade: praise and approval, awards.
to pave the way: to make it easier (for something to happen or someone to

do something) by doing it first.
innovation: a new idea or method.
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9. The Linguist's Discovery

Professor Laura Walker, a distinguished linguist, ventured into a remote
Amazonian village to document a nearly extinct tribal language. Her arrival
was met with enthusiasm from the locals, keen to preserve their linguistic
heritage.
Through extensive research, Professor Walker uncovered a sophisticated

linguistic system, deeply entwined with the tribe's ecological wisdom. Her
findings, published in an academic paper, highlighted the critical relationship
between linguistic diversity, cultural preservation, and ecological
understanding.
Walker’s work also spotlighted the urgent need to safeguard endangered

languages as repositories of invaluable knowledge and environmental
stewardship, catalysing global conservation efforts.
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/prəˈfesə ˈlɔːrə ˈwɔːkə ə dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈlɪŋɡwɪst ˈvenʧəd ˈɪntuːwə rɪˈməʊt ˈæməzəʊniən
ˈvɪlɪʤ tə ˈdɒkjəmentə ˈnɪəli ɪkˈstɪŋkt ˈtraɪbəl ˈlæŋɡwɪʤ ‖ hɜːrəˈraɪvəl wəz met wɪð
ɪnˈθjuːziæzᵊm frəm ðə ˈləʊkəlz kiːn tə prɪˈzɜːv ðeə lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ˈherɪtɪʤ ‖
θruː ɪkˈstensɪv rɪˈsɜːʧ prəˈfesə ˈwɔːkərʌnˈkʌvədə səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ˈsɪstəm ˈdiːpli ɪn

ˈtwaɪnd wɪð ðə traɪbz ˌiːkəˈlɒʤɪkəl ˈwɪzdəm ‖ hɜː ˈfaɪndɪŋz ˈpʌblɪʃt ɪn ən ˌækəˈdemɪk
ˈpeɪpə ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd ðə ˈkrɪtɪkəl rɪˈleɪʃᵊnʃɪp bɪˈtwiːn lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk daɪˈvɜːsəti ˈkʌlʧərəl
ˌprezəˈveɪʃən ənd ˌiːkəˈlɒʤɪkəl ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ ‖
ˈwɔːkəz wɜːk ˈɔːlsəʊ ˈspɒtlaɪtɪd ðijˈɜːʤənt niːd təˈseɪfɡɑːd ɪnˈdeɪnʤəd ˈlæŋɡwɪʤɪzəz

rɪˈpɒzɪtərizəv ɪnˈvæljəbəl ˈnɒlɪʤ ən ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl ˈstjuːədʃɪp ˈkætəlaɪzɪŋ ˈɡləʊbəl
ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən ˈefəts/
Vocabulary
distinguished: a respected and admired person, or work.
to venture: to undertake a risky or dangerous journey.
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remote: far off distance in the distance.
to document: to record something, usually on paper.
extinct: no longer existing.
enthusiasm: a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity

and an eagerness to be involved in it.
to preserve: to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from

decaying or being damaged or destroyed.
heritage: features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as

traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still
have historical importance.
extensive: covering a large area; having a great range.
uncovered: to discover something that was a secret or not known before.
sophisticated: developed to a high degree of complexity.
entwined: closely connected or unable to be separated.
tribe: a group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing
the same language, culture, and history, especially those who do not live in
towns or cities.
wisdom: the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good
decisions and judgments.
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finding: a piece of information that is discovered during an official
examination of a problem, situation, or object.
to highlight: to attract attention to or emphasise something important.
critical: of the great importance.
diversity: the condition or fact of being different or varied; variety.
preservation: the act of protecting or keeping something the same, or

preventing it from being damaged or destroyed.
ecological: relating to ecology or the environment.
to spotlight: to draw particular attention (to something).
safeguard: a measure taken to protect someone or something.
endangered: to protect a species of animal, plant or process that is at risk of

becoming extinct.
repositories: someone or something that contains a lot of information or

detailed knowledge.
invaluable: extremely useful; of such importance it is beyond value.
stewardship: caring for/guarding something important and vital.
to catalyse: to make something start happening, to be the start of

something new.
conservation: the protection and preservation of plants, animals, natural

areas; interesting and important structures and buildings; information and
practices, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
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1. The Lost Cat

to go out: to leave, to exit.

2. A Day at the Park

to decide: to choose something.

to choose: to decide what to do from two or more options.

hide-and-seek: a children's game in which a group of children take turns

to laugh: the sound you make when something is funny.

to set: the sun going down at the end of the day.

to pack up: putting things in bags when you want to leave.

to promise: to assure someone you will do something in the future.

to come back: to return somewhere.

wonderful: something really great, “to be full of wonder“ at how great

3. The Magic Seed

shoot: a baby plant that is starting to appear from the ground.

to grow (grew, grown): to increase in size or amount, or to become more

strange: unusual and unexpected, out of the ordinary.

surprised: the feeling when something unexpected happens.

amazing: both surprising and very good.

4. The Mystery Book

mystery novel: a fiction genre where the nature of an event, usually a

worn: be noticeably weakened or damaged because of continuous use.

captivating: holding﻿your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting,

detective: someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and

unexpected twists-and-turns: surprising changes in a plot.

to keep (someone) guessing: to make it impossible (for someone) to know

to solve: to find an answer to a problem or mystery (using clues).

achievement: something very good/respectable/impressive and difficult

to ignite: to start/cause excited, passionate (or angry, dangerous) emotions

5. The Bicycle Trip

ðə ɡruːp wɜːktəˈɡeðə tə fɪks ɪt ˈlɜːnɪŋ ðijɪmˈpɔːtənsəv ˈtiːmwɜːkən ˌprepəˈreɪʃən ‖ dɪˈspaɪt

challenging: something difficult or stressful requiring effort to succeed.

stunning: extremely beautiful or attractive.

halfway: in the middle of something, or at a place that is equally far from

teamwork: achieving the goal at hand by working together as a group

preparation: getting ready for something by planning ahead

despite: without taking any notice or being influenced.

setback: something that happens that delays or prevents a situation (or

proud: feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you, or people connected

6. The Art Contest

theme: the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc.

breathtaking: so amazing that it takes one’s breath away.

landscape: all the visible features of a large area of land.

incredibly: extremely, to a great degree.

nervous: concerned or worried about something.

overjoyed: filled with happiness, extremely joyful.

to experience: (the process of) getting knowledge, skill or understanding

to believe in yourself: to believe that something is doable, that it is within

inspired: to feel excited creatively, to be motivated to create.

7. The Forgotten Manuscript

Intrigued, Professor Harper dedicated himself to its analysis, uncovering

ɪnˈtriːɡd prəˈfesə ˈhɑːpə ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd hɪmˈself tuːwɪts əˈnæləsɪs ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ θiːmzəv

stumble upon: to discover something by cha﻿nce, or to meet someone by

manuscript: the o﻿riginal copy of a book or article before it is printed.

to pen: to write something to someone.

obscure: not known to many people.

bygone era: a tim﻿e in the past.

intrigued: to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or

dedicated: believing that something is very important and giving a lot of

captivating: holdingyour attention by being extremely interesting, exciting,

stumble upon: to discover something by chance, or to meet someone by

manuscript: the original copy of a book or article before it is printed.

bygone era: a time in the past.