"Reading a story" in Engpsh is typically expressed as "reading a story out loud." This phrase is used to indicate that the person is not just reading the story silently to themselves, but is instead reading it in a way that can be heard by others. The phrase "out loud" is used to emphasize that the reading is being done audibly.

The phrase "reading out loud" has its origins in the practice of reading aloud to others, which has been a common practice for centuries, particularly in the context of storytelpng and education. It is also used in a more formal context, such as reading a speech or a legal document.

Examples:

I love reading stories out loud to my children before bedtime. (我喜欢在睡前给孩子大声朗读故事。)
The teacher had us take turns reading out loud from the textbook. (老师让我们轮流从课本中大声朗读。)
He practiced reading his speech out loud so that he could depver it confidently. (他练习着大声朗读他的演讲，这样他就能自信地演讲。)