A1 · Beginner · Travel · 85 words · ~2 min read

🧳 Lost and Found at the Airport

Language focus: Past Simple · questions with did

Yesterday, Anna arrived at a busy international airport. She was tired after the long journey, and she lost her small red bag. She felt very worried.

Anna went to the lost and found desk. “I lost my bag an hour ago,” she said. The kind officer asked, “What colour is it, and what is inside?”

Ten minutes later, a man handed in a red bag with a name label. It was Anna’s! She was so lucky. She thanked everyone and walked happily to her gate.

Key vocabulary (8 words)

terminalnoun
A large building at an airport where passengers arrive and leave.
officernoun
A person whose job is to help and keep order.
worriedadjective
Feeling unhappy because you think something bad may happen.
labelnoun
A small piece of paper or card with information on it.
trolleynoun
A metal cart with wheels for carrying bags.
gatenoun
The place at an airport where you board your plane.
suitcasenoun
A large bag with a handle for carrying clothes when you travel.
luckyadjective
Having good things happen to you by chance.

Phrasal verbs in this story

  • hand in — To hand in means to give something to a person in charge.

Comprehension quiz

  1. When did Anna arrive at the airport?

    • Last year
    • Yesterday
    • Tomorrow
    Show answer

    Yesterday

  2. What did Anna lose?

    • Her phone
    • Her shoes
    • Her red bag
    Show answer

    Her red bag

  3. Where did she go for help?

    • The lost and found desk
    • The café
    • The gate
    Show answer

    The lost and found desk

  4. Who handed in the bag?

    • A child
    • A man
    • The pilot
    Show answer

    A man

  5. “Hand in” means to…

    • give to someone in charge
    • throw away
    • hide
    Show answer

    give to someone in charge

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