Lost in Bangkok
You arrive in Bangkok for a school exchange program, but your luggage goes missing at the airport. Follow your choices to find your bags and discover the city.
A free Story Adventure for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: TRAVEL.
Story
- You arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok after a long flight. You are excited about your school exchange program, but when you go to collect your luggage, your big blue suitcase is not on the baggage belt. A helpful airport worker tells you that your bag might be in the lost luggage office.…
- You walk quickly to the lost luggage office. The staff member there is very kind and speaks good English. She checks the computer and finds your suitcase! However, there is a problem: the bag arrived on a different flight and is still being scanned. She says it will be ready in about one hour. She…
- You find a quiet corner and call your host family. Your host mother, Khun Noi, answers immediately. She sounds very understanding and kind. She tells you not to worry and says she will wait at the airport for you. While you are talking to her, she asks where you are and what you need. You explain…
- You ask the airport worker for his advice. He is friendly and has helped many travelers before. He explains that the best thing to do is to go to the lost luggage office immediately because sometimes bags arrive later on connecting flights. He also tells you that if your bag does not arrive today,…
- You decide to wait at the lost luggage office. One hour passes slowly. You sit on a hard chair and check your phone. You text your host family to say you are still waiting. Finally, the staff member comes back with your blue suitcase. She smiles and says 'Welcome to Bangkok!' You are so happy to…
- You fill out a form with your name, phone number, and hotel address. The staff member promises that your bag will be delivered to your hotel by evening. You feel a bit nervous about leaving your suitcase, but the office looks official and professional. You thank the staff member and head to the…
- You wait at the lost luggage office, and thirty minutes later, your host mother arrives. She is a warm and friendly woman with a big smile. She immediately goes to the counter and talks to the staff in Thai. You understand some words like 'bag' and 'flight.' After a few minutes, the staff member…
- While waiting for your host mother, you walk around the airport shops. You see shops selling Thai souvenirs, clothes, and food. You buy a bottle of water and a snack. You also find a bookstore with English magazines about Thailand. You read interesting information about Bangkok's temples and…
Vocabulary
- luggage
- baggage belt
- exchange program
- host family
- contact information
- scanned
- staff member
- host mother
- understanding
- lost luggage office
- connecting flights
- deliver
- confident
- exit
- check
- official
- professional
- check in
- counter
- welcome
- souvenirs
- temples
- markets
- meeting point
- delivery
- delay
- disappointed
- form
- delivery person
- relieved
- grateful
- stalls
- shopkeepers
- patient
- floating markets
- Grand Palace
- authentic
- unpack
- organize
- refreshed
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 is the main character worried at the airport?
- What is the problem with the reader's suitcase?
- How does the host mother react to the news about the lost luggage?