First, study any unfamiliar words here:
| ✈️ airport ✈️ Definition: A place where planes take off and land. Example 1: I wait for my plane at the airport. Example 2: The airport can be very busy. 🌐 area 🌐 Definition: A part or section of a place. Example 1: This area of the city has many shops. Example 2: Please stay in this area until we leave. 🛬 arrives 🛬 Definition: Comes to a place or reaches a destination. Example 1: She arrives at school in the morning. Example 2: The train arrives at the station at noon. 🚲 bicycles 🚲 Definition: Vehicles with two wheels that you pedal with your feet. Example 1: Many people ride bicycles to work. Example 2: My friend and I have red bicycles. 🏢 buildings 🏢 Definition: Large structures where people live or work. Example 1: There are many tall buildings in the city. Example 2: Our school has two buildings. 💭 dream 💭 Definition: Something you see or feel when you are asleep; also a strong wish. Example 1: I have a dream about flying in the sky. Example 2: My dream is to travel the world. 💭 dreams 💭 Definition: Plural of dream; many things you see or hope for. Example 1: My dreams are about happy places. Example 2: She writes her dreams in a notebook. 🌎 everywhere 🌎 Definition: In all places; all around you. Example 1: I see people everywhere in the park. Example 2: The internet is used everywhere in the world. ↔️ far ↔️ Definition: A long distance away. Example 1: My school is far from my house. Example 2: His home is very far from here. 🈵 full 🈵 Definition: Having no more space; holding as much as possible. Example 1: The bus is full of people. Example 2: My glass is full of water. ⬆️ highest ⬆️ Definition: At the top level; very tall or very up. Example 1: This is the highest building in town. Example 2: She stands on the highest step. 〰️ line 〰️ Definition: A row of people or things, one after another. Example 1: We stand in a line at the store. Example 2: There is a long line for the concert. ❓ lost ❓ Definition: Not knowing where you are or which way to go. Example 1: I feel lost in this big city. Example 2: She is lost without a map. 📖 menu 📖 Definition: A list of food and drinks you can order at a restaurant. Example 1: I read the menu to choose my lunch. Example 2: The menu has many desserts. 🙂 normal 🙂 Definition: Usual or common, not strange. Example 1: This is a normal day at school. Example 2: It is normal to say hello to friends. 👉 points 👈 Definition: Shows or directs attention by aiming your finger or another object. Example 1: He points to the sky. Example 2: The sign points left for the train station. 🤫 quiet 🤫 Definition: Making little or no noise. Example 1: The library is quiet. Example 2: Please be quiet when people are sleeping. 💺 seat 💺 Definition: A place for sitting, like a chair or bench. Example 1: I take a seat on the bus. Example 2: There is a seat for you at the table. 🌌 space 🌌 Definition: An open area or room to move around; can also mean the universe beyond Earth. Example 1: We need more space in this room. Example 2: There is a big space between the houses. 🤔 trying 🤔 Definition: Making an effort to do something. Example 1: I am trying to learn English. Example 2: She is trying to open the door. |
Word Count: 956
Reading Level: CEFR A2
Yuki in Paris 🇫🇷
Yuki is a young man from Japan. He lives in Tokyo with his family. He is happy in his home. But he also wants to see the world. One day, he buys a plane ticket. He wants to go to Paris in France. This is his first time outside Japan. He feels excited. He also feels worry. His mother looks happy before he leaves. She says, “Be safe, Yuki.” He says he will talk to her later. Then he goes to the the place with many planes and many busy people.
At the place with so many planes, there are so many people with big bags. He hears many languages near him. He does not understand them. He feels small in this big place. He worries about his travel. Soon, he goes on the plane. It is a long plane ride to Paris. He wants to sleep, but he is too excited. He also feels a little fear. Sometimes he feels a lot of fear. He thinks about his family. He speaks quietly, “I can do this.” He closes his eyes. He dreams about the Eiffel Tower.
After many hours, Yuki arrives in Paris. He leaves the plane. There is writing in French. He cannot read it well. He does his best to find the door outside. He feels fear because many things are new. He thinks everything is different. But he also feels happy. He is in a famous city. He watches people with different clothes. He hears music in the big airport space. It’s new music and he likes it. He needs to find his bags. Then he will go to his hotel. He takes a slow breath.
Yuki finds a taxi outside. The driver is kind but talks very fast in French. Yuki does not understand. He shows a happy face. He shows the hotel address on a small paper. The driver says yes with his head. The taxi goes on full streets. Yuki watches tall buildings and small cafés. People are riding bicycles. He feels a little lost. But he also thinks it is very good. He cannot stop his happy face.
Soon, Yuki arrives at his hotel. It is a small but nice place. A hotel helper says hello to him in French. Yuki does not speak much French, but he does his best. He says, “Bonjour!” with a happy face. The hotel helper also shows a happy face. Yuki shows his travel book. He goes to his room. The room is small, but it is clean and nice. Yuki puts his bag near the bed. He feels tired but also excited to walk outside. He thinks, “I will walk soon.”
Yuki leaves the hotel to walk in the streets of Paris. There are many shops, bread shops, and restaurants. He can smell bread everywhere. Yuki is hungry.
In Tokyo, he can buy some bread easily. It’s normal and boring. He feels no worry in a bread shop in Tokyo. In Paris, he feels different. A person in Paris can buy a croissant easily. For Yuki, buying bread in Paris is hard.
A small bread shop is an adventure.
He walks into a small bread shop. He wants to ask for a croissant. He points with his hand and says, “Croissant, please.” The shop helper shows a happy face. Yuki eats and enjoys it. It is warm and not hard. It is very good. He feels very happy. He also feels good inside. He asked for food in a new place.
Yuki goes on. He wants to see more of the city. He visits a park with green trees and a small water area. There are families having picnics. Children play with balls and run in the grass. Yuki sits on a small seat. He closes his eyes. He listens to the noise of Paris. He hears birds, people talking, and a person singing. He feels quiet and happy. Then he opens his eyes and watches everything again. He remembers Tokyo. It is like home. But Paris is new and exciting.
Later, Yuki walks to the Eiffel Tower. He sees a tall tower. Many people wait in a line. Yuki also waits. He wants to go to the very tall part. When he goes to the highest place, he looks down at the city below. It is very big. He can see the river and many old houses. He takes photos with his phone. He feels happy and good inside. This time is like a dream. He thinks about his travel. He is far from Japan. But he knows he can learn from new places.
In the evening, Yuki walks to a small restaurant. He wants to eat French food. He reads the menu. The words are hard. He does not know what to choose. He points with his hand at a plate with meat and vegetables. The waiter says yes with his head and shows a happy face. Soon, Yuki gets his food. It has a nice smell. He eats it. The flavor is big and creamy. He likes it. He thinks, “This is different from Japanese food, but it is good.” He feels happy and good for trying something new.
That night, Yuki walks back to his hotel. He sits on his bed and looks at his phone. He reads a message from his family. It says, “Are you okay? Do you like Paris?” Yuki smiles. He writes an answer: “I am happy. Paris is very good. All things are new. But I feel good.” Then he puts his phone down. He thinks about his day. He knows his home is normal for him. But the world is big. He is ready to see more.
Questions about the story:
Where does Yuki live?
A) London
B) Tokyo
C) Paris
Why does Yuki feel worry on the plane?
A) He does not like food.
B) He is far from home
C) He has no seat.
What is the first food Yuki buys in Paris?
A) A sandwich
B) A croissant
C) A pizza
Where does Yuki go to see the city from above?
A) A tall hotel
B) The Eiffel Tower
C) A big shop
How does Yuki move from the airport to the hotel?
A) He walks
B) He takes a bus
C) He takes a taxi
Who sends Yuki a message asking if he is okay?
A) His family
B) His teacher
C) His new friend
What does Yuki do in his hotel room at the end of the day?
A) He sleeps immediately
B) He reads a book
C) He thinks about his day and answers his family’s message
Answer Key:
Where does Yuki live?
A) London
B) Tokyo ✅
C) Paris
Why does Yuki feel worry on the plane?
A) He does not like food.
B) He is far from home ✅
C) He has no seat.
What is the first food Yuki buys in Paris?
A) A sandwich
B) A croissant ✅
C) A pizza
Where does Yuki go to see the city from above?
A) A tall hotel
B) The Eiffel Tower ✅
C) A big shop
How does Yuki move from the airport to the hotel?
A) He walks
B) He takes a bus
C) He takes a taxi ✅
Who sends Yuki a message asking if he is okay?
A) His family ✅
B) His teacher
C) His new friend
What does Yuki do in his hotel room at the end of the day?
A) He sleeps immediately
B) He reads a book
C) He thinks about his day and answers his family’s message ✅
Learning Activity:
Working by youself or with a small group, put the words in the correct order for each of the sentences below. (Sometimes, the words are already in the correct order) These sentences come from a part of the story above. When you finish, check your answers below. If you made any mistakes, take some notes and try to discover the grammar rules for the sentence. You can ask your teacher for help, or you can search the Internet (or ask an AI chatbot) if you are studying without a teacher. And remember, your answer may be grammatically correct, even if it is different from the one in the story.
| into walks shop bread a He small |
| He a croissant for ask wants to |
| says, with please “Croissant, and his points hand He |
| The shows shop happy face helper ” a |
| Yuki and eats enjoys it |
| and hard not is It warm |
| very good It is |
| feels happy very He |
| good inside He also feels |
| He asked new for place in food a |
Answer Key:
He walks into a small bread shop.
He wants to ask for a croissant.
He points with his hand and says, “Croissant, please.”
The shop helper shows a happy face.
Yuki eats and enjoys it.
It is warm and not hard.
It is very good.
He feels very happy.
He also feels good inside.
He asked for food in a new place.
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