Stories The Long Bus Ride
A1 Suitable for KS4 and above Literary Fiction Travel

The Long Bus Ride

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Marco takes a six-hour bus ride to see the sea for the first time.

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A KS4/5 A1 Short story + 8 simple comprehension exercises.

The Long Bus Ride

A1

Marco lives in a city. There is no sea. Marco wants to see the sea. He buys a bus ticket. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. Marco is nervous. The bus is slow. He sees mountains and cows. After six hours, he sees blue water. Marco smiles. He gets off the bus. The air smells different. He puts his feet in the water. It is cold. Marco takes a photo. He sends it to his mother.

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