A Week in Prague
You have arrived in Prague for a week-long holiday. Your choices about where to stay, what to eat, and which attractions to visit will shape your adventure in this beautiful European city.
A free Story Adventure for Adults at CEFR B1 level. Topic: travel and hotels and restaurants.
Story
- You have just arrived at Prague airport after a long flight. The city is famous for its old castles, beautiful bridges, and great food. You have a week to explore, but first you need to find a place to stay and get some rest. You check your phone and see three messages from friends with different…
- You have booked a bed in a hostel near the Old Town Square. When you arrive, you meet other travellers from around the world. Everyone is friendly and excited to explore the city together. The hostel manager has given you a map and told you about the best cheap restaurants in the area. You have…
- You have chosen a small hotel in a quiet neighbourhood outside the city centre. The family who runs it has lived there for twenty years and knows Prague very well. They have already given you tips about local restaurants where you can eat good food without spending too much money. The hotel room is…
- You have rented a small apartment in a residential area. It has a kitchen, so you can cook your own meals and save money. The apartment is clean and modern, but it is quite far from the main attractions. The owner has left instructions, but they are not very clear. You have not received a response…
- You and your new friends have walked across the famous Charles Bridge. The view of the river and the castle is amazing. You have taken many photos and spent hours talking and laughing together. When you reach the other side, everyone is hungry and tired. One friend suggests a restaurant she has…
- You have spent the afternoon making a detailed plan for your week. You have researched museums, galleries, and historical sites. You have also found information about the best restaurants and cafes. The hostel staff have helped you book tickets for popular attractions at good prices. You feel…
- The hotel family has taken you to a small restaurant where local people eat. The food is traditional Czech cuisine—you have ordered goulash and beer, which are famous in Prague. The restaurant is warm and friendly, and the other customers are locals who have lived in Prague their whole lives. The…
- You have found a busy restaurant near the main square that serves traditional Czech food. It is popular with tourists, and you have had to wait forty minutes for a table. The food is good, but it has cost much more than you expected—almost twice the price of a local restaurant. You have enjoyed the…
Vocabulary
- budget
- explore
- suggestion
- arrive
- hostel
- travellers
- manager
- restaurant
- neighbourhood
- comfortable
- tram
- attraction
- residential
- kitchen
- instruction
- heating
- bridge
- authentic
- traditional
- suggest
- organised
- research
- gallery
- confident
- cuisine
- goulash
- guidebook
- quality
- popular
- realised
- tourist
- frustrated
- extra
- solution
- system
- solution
- comfortable
- staff
- contact
- recommendation
Printable worksheet
This Story Adventure comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Remember the story · Answer in a full sentence.
- A new ending · Write a new ending for the story. Use three story words.
Part 1: Remember the story
Answer in a full sentence.
- Why does the reader need to think carefully about money?
- What advantage does the hostel choice offer the reader?
- What is one disadvantage of staying at this hotel?