This is a B1 and B2 level podcast with a new story about the ages of Man. (See link to audioscript of story below.)

B1 words discussed:
sunrise
landscape
valleys
scenery
waterfall
cave
the cool shade
setting sun (sunset)
B2 words discussed
youth
bounced along
life was a gift, which he would grab for himself
make the most of
the lines around his eyes
a bald area
mature
his  body was curved and bent
slow, clumsy and tired
leaned awkwardly
his old legs struggling to make the final steps

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https://www.practisingenglish.com/podcast-187.htm

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