ROBINSON CRUSOE

Series 1

CHAPTER 1 - THE FAMILY

My name is Robinson. I am from England. I am eighteen years old. My father is German. My

mother is english I have two brothers. I have one sister. We are a good family.

My father is a good businessman. We have money. I have a good school. I have a good life. But

I have a dream. i want to travel I want to see the world. My father is a good man. He wants the best for me. But my dream is not his dream. He is not

happy The situation is not easy. it is morning My father is in his room. He wants to talk to me. I go to his room. my father

have some questions. My father wants to know why I want to travel.

My father says: "Traveling is dangerous. Traveling is not comfortable. You can die."

I think about it. Traveling is dangerous. It's not pretty. I can die But this

is also very interesting. I see new countries. I can meet new people. I think about travel every day. Maybe my mother can help me.

I'm talking to my mother. I tell my mom, "I want to travel. I want to see the world. Please speak up

with my father Maybe I can travel with your help."

My mother loves me. But he thinks that traveling is dangerous. He thinks my place is

Home. He thinks life in England is best for me. One year later I visit a big city. This city is called Hull.

I meet my friend. His father is a ship. They travel to London. My friend says to me: “Go together

me."

I think about it. I'm not ready. But I can try if traveling is for me.

I will go to London. I am very glad. This is my first long trip. It is very interesting. The

the first hour is good. But then we have problems. We see the storm. The storm is big.

The wind is strong. The ship goes up and down. I'm afraid I think about my home. i was thinking

my comfortable bed

The storm will pass before morning. The weather is great. And

the evening is beautiful. Everything is quiet. A man comes to me. we talk We are talking about a storm. I am talking about my fear. The

the man gives me a drink. I drink a lot. I sleep very well at night.

The next day I forget my home. I forget my comfortable bed. I dream more

to travel