Tom’s family adventure
Tom and his family are on a fantastic vacation this summer. Their journey starts in a city with tall
buildings and busy streets. The city is exciting, but Tom finds it a bit boring because there are no
beaches or mountains to explore.
After the city, they travel to a lovely town nestled between green hills. The town is smaller than
the city, and Tom thinks it is more beautiful and less crowded. The houses are colorful, and the
people are friendly, making it a perfect place to relax.
Their next destination is a desert with golden sand. The desert is both beautiful and dangerous,
with high temperatures during the day and freezing cold nights. Tom's sister, Emily, finds it
exciting, but Tom thinks it is the most dangerous place they have visited so far.
To balance the heat of the desert, they head to a cool forest. The forest is peaceful and full of
interesting wildlife. Tom's mom thinks it is the most beautiful place they have been to, but Tom
finds the island they visit afterward even better.
The island has white sandy beaches and clear blue sea, making it the most beautiful spot for Tom.
They enjoy water activities and explore the coral reefs. Tom's dad thinks that the mountains are
the highest and most challenging part of their journey.
The family continues their adventure to a lake between mountains with a snow . The lake is clear
and the view is beautiful. Tom's brother, Jack, finds the lake the most peaceful, but Tom thinks
the river they discover later is even calmer.
Their final destination is an active volcano with lava flowing down its sides. The volcano is both
exciting and dangerous, and Tom feels a mix of fear and fascination. The waterfall they visit last,
is the most breathtaking. It is high and powerful, creating a beautiful mist in the air.
1. Where is Tom and his family on vacation this summer?
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2. Why does Tom find the city a bit boring?
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3. What does Tom think about the town they are visiting after the city?
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4. Describe the desert they are exploring.
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5. Why does Tom's sister, Emily, find the desert exciting?
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6. What is Tom’s favorite spot on the island?
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True or false
1. The city they visit is boring because it has many beaches and mountains. ____
2. Tom finds the town less beautiful and more crowded than the city. ____
3. The desert they explore is both beautiful and safe, with mild temperatures. ____
4. Emily finds the desert the safest place they have visited. _____
5. Tom's brother, Jack, finds the river they discover later the most exciting. ____
