Adapted extract Stephen Crane's classic story The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.
Before Listening: Look at the picture above.
1. When do you think this story takes place a) 1798 b) 1898 c) 1908 d) 1988
2. How have the couple travelled to Yellow Sky?
3. Describe what you can see of Yellow Sky.
Listen to the first part of the story. Note down the names of
a) the type of railway carriage b) the US state the train is travelling through c) the river near Yellow Sky
Adapted for audio. English language level: Intermediate (B1)
Quick Check
Describe a) Jack Potter b) his new wife b) the people in the carriage
True or False?
1. The newly married couple board the train at San Antonio.
2. The bride is wearing black.
3. The bride comes from a wealthy background.
4. Jack is nervous about returning to to Yellow Sky.
5. The train station is crowded.
Parts 2 & 3
Read & listen to the complete The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.
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