As a special prize for getting high marks in school
this year, my mum and dad decided to take me on a
holiday for a week in the mountains. They didn’t want
to stay in a hotel with lots of people, so we decided to
go camping. We also didn’t want to drive too far, so
we went to the Carpathians. I really had a great timethough hiking in the mountains was more difficult
than I thought.
On the first day of the trip, I slipped on some
loose
rocks and sprained my ankle. While limping
back to camp, I fell and bruised my shin. I hadn’t been
hiking for a while, so I also got blisters
on my heels
and somehow I cut the sole of my foot on a sharp rock
while I was checking on my tired feet. Wow, did I sleep
well that night!
On the second day, I told my parents that I had
to climb the beautiful mountain peak that was nearby.
This time, Dad went with me, and while I was fine,
he stepped on some wet plants, slipped, tore his pants
and scratched his thigh. My dad is long-legged and
tall, so it was difficult to get him down the mountain
with his bad leg. He had to use me for support.
On our last night, it was so beautiful that I quietly
left the tent and tiptoed away from the camp to look
at the stars. I heard something in the dark. When it
touched my right shin, I kicked it and it ran away. I
never found out what it was.
Besides all of our cuts and bruises, we all agreed
that we had a great time. I can’t wait to go again next
year.


Answer the questions about the text
a) Why did the boy’s parents take him on a camping
trip?
b) Why didn’t they want to stay in a hotel?
c) How safe was the trip for the family? Why do you
think so?
d) Why did the boy leave his camp on the last night?
e) What do you think touched his leg?