Around the World in 80 Days: Your Adventure
You are a young traveler who has decided to explore the world. Your choices will determine which countries you visit, what challenges you face, and what kind of adventurer you become.
A free Story Adventure for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: A trip around the world.
Story
- You have always dreamed of traveling around the world. After saving money for two years, you finally have enough to start your adventure. You are standing at the airport with your backpack, feeling both excited and nervous. Your first destination is Asia, but you must decide which country to visit…
- You arrive in Bangkok, Thailand, and are immediately impressed by the busy streets, colorful markets, and delicious street food. A local guide named Somchai approaches you and offers to show you around the city for a small fee. However, you also notice a group of backpackers heading toward the…
- You land in Tokyo and are amazed by the combination of ancient temples and ultra-modern technology. The city is clean, organized, and very different from what you expected. You spend your first day exploring the Shibuya crossing and eating in small restaurants. That evening, you meet a Japanese…
- Somchai turns out to be an excellent guide. He takes you to hidden temples, teaches you about Thai history, and introduces you to his family. You spend three wonderful days learning about Thai culture and eating authentic home-cooked meals. However, your money is running out faster than you…
- The train journey north is spectacular. You watch the landscape change from busy cities to green mountains and small villages. Your new friends are experienced travelers who have visited twenty countries each. They teach you valuable tips about staying safe, finding cheap accommodation, and…
- The tea ceremony school is peaceful and meditative. Every morning, you practice the precise movements required to prepare matcha tea. You learn about the philosophy behind the ceremony and develop a deep appreciation for Japanese aesthetics. Your teacher, Sensei Tanaka, is patient and kind. By the…
- Climbing Mount Fuji with Yuki is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life. The mountain is harder than you expected, and your legs hurt terribly. However, when you reach the summit and watch the sunrise, you understand why this mountain is sacred to Japanese people. Yuki…
- Working at the hostel is hard but rewarding. You meet travelers from all over the world and hear their stories. After two weeks, you have earned enough money to continue your journey for another month. More importantly, you have learned practical skills about hospitality and made friends who will…
Vocabulary
- adventure
- destination
- backpack
- journey
- impressed
- guide
- fee
- independent
- ancient
- temple
- spontaneous
- authentic
- authentic
- duration
- affect
- comfort
- landscape
- negotiating
- accommodation
- trek
- meditative
- precise
- aesthetics
- transformed
- challenging
- rewarding
- sacred
- connecting
- rewarding
- hospitality
- permanent
- direction
- authentic
- interact
- exhausted
- independent
- magical
- bonds
- attached
- maximize
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 traveler feel both excited and nervous?
- What is the main dilemma the traveler faces in Bangkok?
- Why does the traveler find Tokyo surprising?