The Great Fishing Contest
You go fishing with your grandfather and enter a local fishing contest. Your choices decide whether you win the contest, help a friend, or discover something unexpected by the river.
A free Story Adventure for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Fishing Trip.
Story
- Your grandfather loves fishing. Today, he invites you to go fishing at the river near your home. There is a big fishing contest this weekend! Your grandfather says, 'If you practice with me today, you will be very good at the contest.' You are excited and happy. You pack your fishing rod and some…
- You and your grandfather arrive at the river. It is a beautiful day. The water is calm and clear. Your grandfather shows you the best spot for fishing. He says, 'This is where I always catch big fish!' You see two other people fishing nearby. One person looks like he is from your school.
- Your grandfather smiles and sits down. He tells you stories about when he was in the army. He says, 'In the army, I learned to be patient and strong. Fishing is like the army—you must wait and be careful.' You listen to his stories for one hour. Then you both go to the river, but it is getting…
- You and your grandfather fish for two hours. You catch three big fish! Your grandfather is very proud of you. He says, 'You are very good at fishing! You will win the contest this weekend.' You feel happy and confident. You pack your fish in a bag and go home to prepare for the contest.
- You walk over to the person from your school. His name is Tom. Tom is sad because he cannot catch any fish. He says, 'I want to enter the fishing contest, but I am not good at fishing.' Your grandfather waves at you. He is starting to fish. You must choose: help Tom or go back to your grandfather.
- You fish very quickly and catch two fish in a short time. But you are not careful. You lose one fish because your line breaks! Your grandfather says, 'I told you—patience is important in fishing.' You feel disappointed. You only have one fish now. The sun is setting and you must go home soon.
- You fish slowly and carefully, just like your grandfather taught you. You wait and watch the water. After one hour, you catch two beautiful big fish! Your grandfather is very happy. He says, 'You listened well. Patience is the secret of good fishing.' You feel proud and ready for the contest.
- You teach Tom some fishing tips. You show him how to hold the rod and where to cast the line. After thirty minutes, Tom catches his first fish! He is very happy and thanks you. Your grandfather also helps Tom. You all fish together for the rest of the day. You catch two fish, and Tom catches one…
Vocabulary
- contest
- fishing
- army
- grandfather