The Mystery of Isla Perdida
You are an adventurer who discovers an ancient map to a hidden island. Your choices about how to investigate clues and interact with other explorers will determine whether you find treasure, uncover a secret, or face unexpected danger.
A free Story Adventure for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Questions .
Story
- You are exploring an old library when you discover a mysterious map hidden inside an ancient book. The map shows an island called Isla Perdida with strange symbols marking different locations. A note in faded ink asks: 'Who will dare to find what was lost?' You realize this could be the adventure…
- You spend hours searching through dusty shelves and old documents. Finally, you discover a journal written by an explorer named Marco Valdez who attempted to reach Isla Perdida fifty years ago. His notes explain that the island is protected by dangerous ocean currents and hidden reefs. However, he…
- Professor Chen arrives at the library the next morning, excited to examine the map. She explains that Isla Perdida was a trading post centuries ago, and many explorers have searched for it without success. Professor Chen asks you a crucial question: 'Why do you think someone hid this map in a…
- You arrive at the port with only the map and basic supplies. A boat captain named Rodriguez agrees to take you out to sea, though he seems puzzled by your vague directions. After two days of sailing, a terrible storm appears on the horizon. The captain asks urgently: 'Do you know where we are…
- The coastal town is small and quiet. You find the fisherman, an elderly man named José, mending nets by the harbor. When you show him the map, his eyes widen with recognition. José tells you that his grandfather worked with Marco Valdez and knew the safe passage through the reefs. He explains that…
- At the university, expert historians examine Marco Valdez's journal carefully. They confirm that the journal is authentic and contains valuable historical information. However, they discover something unexpected: the journal mentions that Isla Perdida was actually a research station, not a treasure…
- You and Professor Chen work together for weeks, carefully studying the symbols on the map. The symbols gradually reveal themselves to be a combination of navigation markers and historical references. Professor Chen discovers that the symbols point to a specific location in the Caribbean Sea, and…
- You decide to pursue the adventure independently, despite Professor Chen's warnings. You spend months gathering supplies, learning navigation skills, and studying the map in detail. Your determination impresses a wealthy sponsor who offers to fund your expedition. However, the sponsor asks…
Vocabulary
- mysterious
- ancient
- symbols
- locations
- faded
- concerning
- torn
- dusty
- documents
- explorer
- attempted
- protected
- currents
- reefs
- routes
- gather
- trading post
- centuries
- searched
- crucial
- genuine
- skepticism
- investigate
- pursuing
- time-consuming
- hasty
- port
- supplies
- vague
- directions
- terrible
- horizon
- urgently
- demands
- nervous
- coastal
- elderly
- mending
- recognition
- passage
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 narrator think the discovery is significant?
- What information did Marco Valdez's journal provide about the island?
- What does Professor Chen suggest about the map's purpose?