B1 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz
Alex was a quiet student who had been living in the city for a year. He had been to many museums and parks, but he had never experienced anything like this. One afternoon, while he was working on his laptop, his phone rang. It was his old friend, Ben, who was studying abroad. “I’ve just arrived in your city!” Ben exclaimed. “I have reached your building, and I’m waiting outside.”
Alex felt a rush of excitement. He hadn’t seen Ben for ages! He ran to the entrance of his apartment building. Ben was standing there, holding a huge backpack. “I have been traveling for weeks,” Ben said, “and I have been in three different countries already!” He looked tired but happy.
Alex invited Ben inside. They spent the afternoon talking about everything. Ben told Alex about the amazing sights he had seen and the challenges he had faced. Alex realized that Ben had become even more experienced since they last met. He thought about all the adventures he had missed. “Next time,” Alex decided, “I will definitely follow you!” The unexpected meeting turned into a wonderful evening of travel stories!