B2 English Reading – Short Story & Grammar Quiz
Leo loved adventures, though they would often end in minor incidents. He insisted on navigating by himself, despite his limited sense of direction. This time, his goal was to find a legendary treasure, rumored to be hidden deep in a forgotten landscape. He had studied ancient maps for months, and the initial clues had seemed perfectly logical.
He had enjoyed himself immensely during the journey, even when he occasionally bumped into a thorny bush. He could neither remember if he had packed extra water nor his compass. “It doesn’t matter,” he thought, preserving his good mood. “I’ll figure it out.”
Suddenly, a gust of wind grabbed his precious map, sending it fluttering off into the distance. Leo chased it, but it was gone. He sighed. “Well, time for another one of my brilliant plans,” he muttered. His current plan has had a few setbacks. He would typically panic, but he was used to these small disappointments. He knew he would eventually succeed, even if it meant relying solely on his imagination. After all, what’s an adventure without a few unexpected turns?