The Compass of Lost Paths

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Este test de nivel B1 está diseñado para estudiantes que desean mejorar su comprensión lectora mediante una narrativa envolvente. Este test incluye 25 preguntas que evaluarán tu capacidad para interpretar temas centrales, analizar personajes y comprender detalles clave.

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  1. Historia
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Historia

In the bustling port city of Windhaven, there was a small, dusty shop called The Mariner’s Chest. It sold old maps, compasses, and other treasures of the sea. Most people walked past it without a second glance, but one stormy afternoon, a sailor named Caleb stepped inside.

Caleb was searching for something special—a compass that could guide him to a legendary island called the Isle of Stars. The island was said to hold treasures beyond imagination, but no map showed its location.

The shopkeeper, an elderly man with sharp eyes, listened to Caleb’s story and smiled. “I might have what you’re looking for,” he said. He reached under the counter and pulled out a compass unlike any Caleb had seen. Its needle didn’t point north but spun slowly, as if searching for something.

“This is the Compass of Lost Paths,” the shopkeeper explained. “It doesn’t guide you to where you want to go but to where you need to be. Are you ready for such a journey?”

Caleb hesitated but nodded. He bought the compass and set sail the next morning with his small crew. The compass’s needle pointed southeast, leading them into uncharted waters. Days turned into weeks as they followed its direction, facing storms and strong winds.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the compass began to glow. The needle pointed to a cluster of dark clouds in the distance. Caleb’s crew was nervous, but he urged them on. “The compass hasn’t led us wrong so far,” he said.

As they entered the storm, lightning illuminated a jagged island. They anchored the ship and stepped ashore. The island was eerily quiet, its trees twisted and its rocks sharp. In the center stood a stone pedestal with an inscription: “To claim the treasure, face your truth.”

Suddenly, the ground shook, and a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a man who looked just like Caleb but older, with weary eyes. “Who are you?” Caleb asked, his voice trembling.

“I am your doubt,” the figure replied. “You’ve spent your life chasing dreams, but have you forgotten what truly matters?”

Caleb realized the figure was a reflection of his fears—of failing, of losing his way. “I won’t let fear control me,” he said firmly. The figure faded, and the pedestal opened, revealing a small chest.

Inside the chest was not gold or jewels but a simple journal. Its pages were filled with stories—tales of adventures, friendships, and lessons learned. Caleb understood that the true treasure was the journey itself and the wisdom gained along the way.

When Caleb and his crew returned to Windhaven, they shared their story. The Compass of Lost Paths became a symbol of discovery, not of places, but of purpose and truth. And though Caleb continued to sail, he always remembered the lesson of the Isle of Stars: sometimes, the greatest treasure is finding yourself.

Preguntas

1. What happened as Caleb’s ship approached the cluster of dark clouds?

 
 
 
 

2. How did the Compass of Lost Paths guide Caleb differently from other compasses?

 
 
 
 

3. What was special about the Compass of Lost Paths?

 
 
 
 

4. What did the figure emerging from the shadows represent?

 
 
 
 

5. What did the Compass of Lost Paths symbolize in the story?

 
 
 
 

6. What did Caleb’s actions teach his crew and the people of Windhaven?

 
 
 
 

7. What did the inscription on the pedestal mean to Caleb?

 
 
 
 

8. What did Caleb find at the center of the island?

 
 
 
 

9. What lesson did Caleb learn from the figure on the island?

 
 
 
 

10. Why was the Isle of Stars significant to Caleb?

 
 
 
 

11. What quality helped Caleb overcome the challenges on the Isle of Stars?

 
 
 
 

12. Why did Caleb visit The Mariner’s Chest?

 
 
 
 

13. What message does the story of The Compass of Lost Paths convey?

 
 
 
 

14. What was Caleb’s realization about the true treasure?

 
 
 
 

15. What question did the shopkeeper ask Caleb before selling the compass?

 
 
 
 

16. What was written on the pedestal on the Isle of Stars?

 
 
 
 

17. Why did Caleb decide to continue sailing after his journey?

 
 
 
 

18. What impact did Caleb’s story have on Windhaven?

 
 
 
 

19. What decision did Caleb make after returning to Windhaven?

 
 
 
 

20. How did Caleb’s perspective change after finding the journal?

 
 
 
 

21. What was unique about the shop called The Mariner’s Chest?

 
 
 
 

22. What was inside the chest on the Isle of Stars?

 
 
 
 

23. What initial direction did the compass point Caleb and his crew toward?

 
 
 
 

24. What role did the shopkeeper play in Caleb’s journey?

 
 
 
 

25. How did the crew react when Caleb decided to follow the compass into the storm?

 
 
 
 

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