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TOEFL Junior Reading: The Vintage Timepiece

A short story about Ethan, who tries to repair a vintage timepiece and learns the value of receiving guidance from a skilled craftsman.

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Ethan stood within a lively plaza, holding a delicate vintage timepiece. The miniature gears had stopped spinning, so he attempted to restore the mechanism himself. Unexpectedly, a pin slipped away and fell beneath a massive stone pillar.

Ethan felt distressed since the pin proved impossible to grab directly. A seasoned craftsman named Vance gazed at Ethan's trouble. Vance stepped forward, producing a pair of slender magnetic tweezers. With remarkable precision, the craftsman retrieved the lost part and returned the item swiftly.

Vance guided Ethan into a nearby workroom. Side by side, both aligned the internal gears correctly. As the timepiece ticked again, Ethan felt immense satisfaction. He understood the value of seeking wisdom of experienced individuals to clear tough obstacles.