Listening Comprehension
Listening Script: The Unveiling of Echo Manor’s Legacy
Narrator: As autumn leaves whispered secrets to the wind, Ella stood before the grand fireplace in Echo Manor’s main hall once more. With Sir Henry’s journal in hand, she felt the weight of centuries of history pressing around her. Today, she was determined to uncover the last of the manor’s secrets—the location of the hidden vault.
Ella (thinking aloud): “According to the journal, the vault is hidden where ‘the gaze of the guardian meets the light of the setting sun.’ But what could that mean?”
Narrator: As the sun began to set, casting golden rays through the hall’s large windows, Ella noticed the shadow of the guardian statue in the corner of the room stretching towards the opposite wall. An idea sparked in her mind.
Ella (excitedly): “The guardian! It’s not just a statue; it’s a marker!”
Narrator: Ella hurried to the wall where the shadow pointed and examined it closely. Running her fingers along the cold stone, she found a small, almost imperceptible seam. Pressing firmly, she felt the wall give slightly under her touch.
Ella (breathlessly): “This is it. This has to be it.”
Narrator: With a gentle push, the wall swung open, revealing a narrow passage that led down into the dark. Ella took a deep breath and stepped forward, her torch casting light on the damp walls as she descended.
Narrator: At the end of the passage, Ella found herself in a small, circular vault, its walls lined with shelves filled with ancient books, artifacts, and, to her astonishment, several beautifully preserved paintings believed to be lost to time.
Ella (in awe): “This… this is their legacy. Sir Henry and Lady Elizabeth saved these treasures for the future.”
Narrator: Among the artifacts was a small chest. Inside, Ella found letters and documents detailing the Ashcroft’s efforts during various crises and their contributions to the arts and sciences. It was clear that Echo Manor was more than a home; it was a sanctuary for knowledge and history.
Ella (reflectively): “They weren’t just protecting a building; they were preserving a beacon of culture and wisdom.”
Narrator: As Ella emerged from the vault, the last light of the day faded, and she felt a profound connection to the manor and its former inhabitants. Echo Manor was indeed a story, but now, Ella was part of that story too.
Narrator: And so, with the secrets of the past finally brought to light, Ella knew her journey was just beginning. Echo Manor still had many stories to tell, and she was ready to listen.
