Leo

17-09-24 00 / episode: 404

Hi You’re about to listen to a story for Listening practice. This story is about Terrance who becomes a new person after discovering astrology. Here are some pre-listening questions.

Questions

What happened while Terrence sipped his coffee? He didn’t see himself as a leader, yet what Leo characteristics could he see in himself?
Terrence joined an online astrology group. How did they make him feel?
One month after starting to study astrology he felt like a new person. Why?
What did Terrence do for his friends that they loved?

Hi and welcome to the English Listening World podcast episode number 404. This podcast is for listening practice. I have 28 words and expressions highlighted in today's story for you to get practice listening to. In particular, the word ‘just’ is repeated. I will put the full list of highlighted words in the description below.

Title: Terrence's Cosmic Journey

Ordinary Guy

Terrence was a man in his thirties who led a simple life. He woke up, went to work, came home, and watched YouTube videos to unwind. One sunny morning, as he sipped his coffee, a video caught his eye: "Discover Your Leo Traits!"

Terrence knew he was a Leo. He’d always known it, but he’d never really understood what it meant. Curiosity sparked, he clicked on the video. The woman in the video talked about Leos being brave, loyal, and natural leaders. Terrence thought, "Is that really me?"

He was just an ordinary guy. He didn’t see himself as particularly brave or a leader. But the video intrigued him. He decided to dive deeper into astrology. That evening, after work, he opened his laptop and searched for more information about Leo traits. He found articles, forums, and more videos. Soon, he was fascinated.

And Yet

Leos are known for their warmth and creativity, he read. He remembered how he always enjoyed organising game nights for his friends. He loved seeing everyone happy and having fun. Maybe that was his way of showing warmth.

Leos are also ambitious and confident, the articles said. Terrence thought about his job. He worked hard and always aimed to do his best, even if it meant staying late. Was that ambition? Slowly, he began to see himself in these traits.

The Group

One weekend, he decided to join an online astrology group. The members shared stories about their star signs. Some were Leos like him, and they talked about their experiences. Terrence shared his too. "I’ve just started learning about my Leo traits," he posted. The group welcomed him warmly, making him feel like he belonged.

Terrence learned that Leos were generous. He remembered the times he helped his friends move or fix things around their houses. He never thought much of it, but now he saw it differently. It was just his Leo nature.

New Person

Only a month had passed since he watched that first video, but Terrence felt like a new person. He understood himself better. He felt more confident, knowing that his traits were part of something bigger. He was just being himself, and that was okay.

One day, his friend Jake called. Jake was having a hard time at work and needed advice. Terrence listened and shared his thoughts. "You’re a natural leader," Jake said, "Thanks for your help." Terrence smiled, realising that maybe, just maybe, his Leo traits were shining through.

Realisation

As the weeks went by, Terrence continued exploring astrology. He read about other signs and how they interacted with Leos. He found it fascinating and even started giving his friends little readings for fun. They loved it, and Terrence felt happy to share his new passion.

Terrence’s journey into understanding his Leo traits brought a new light to his life. He realised he was brave, loyal, and a natural leader. But more importantly, he learned to embrace who he was. It was just the beginning of his cosmic journey, but he was ready to shine bright, just like a Leo should.

Answers

What happened while Terrence sipped his coffee? As he sipped his coffee an interesting video caught his eye. He didn’t see himself as a leader, yet what Leo characteristics could he see in himself?
He saw that he was empathetic and ambitious.
Terrence joined an online astrology group. How did they make him feel?
The online group that he joined made him feel welcome.
One month after starting to study astrology he felt like a new person. Why?
He felt like a new person because he could see new strengths in himself that he never noticed before.
What did Terrence do for his friends that they loved? He gave them personalised astrology readings.