Aria the Traveler

Let's Speak Frankly - 3 minute English Listening and Learning

1. Name the 3 characters in this story.
2. Why didn’t Aria want to quit her job?

Bustling (adj) - full of activity.

Yearned (verb) - have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Embark (verb) - begin (a course of action).

Wanderlust (noun) - a strong desire to travel.

Weighed heavily on mind - to be causing someone to worry

Dilemma (noun) - a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable

Resilience (noun) - the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

Embracing the Unknown - to live the life as it was meant to be lived

--Story Below—

Once upon a time, in a bustling city, there lived a young girl named Aria. Aria had a job that paid well, but deep inside, she longed for adventure and yearned to see the world. Every day, she would sit at her desk, daydreaming about exploring far-off places and experiencing new cultures.

One day, Aria woke up with a brave idea in her heart. She wanted to quit her job and embark on a journey to fulfill her wanderlust. But fear held her back. The uncertainty of leaving her stable job weighed heavily on her mind.

Aria's best friend, Lily, noticed her restlessness. Sensing Aria's dilemma, Lily shared a story of her own. She told Aria about a time when she too was afraid of leaving her comfort zone, but she took a leap of faith and pursued her passion. Lily's story inspired Aria to overcome her fear.

With newfound courage, Aria made up her mind. She decided to follow her dreams and see the world. She handed in her resignation and began planning her grand adventure. Aria was both excited and scared, but she knew deep down that this was the right path for her.

As Aria traveled from one country to another, she discovered breathtaking landscapes, tasted exotic foods, and made friends from different corners of the globe. Each new experience brought her joy and taught her valuable lessons about resilience and embracing the unknown.

During her travels, Aria encountered a wise old traveler named Mr. Jenkins. He shared his own wisdom about life and taking risks. He told Aria that sometimes, the scariest decisions lead to the most rewarding experiences.

Aria's journey around the world opened her eyes to the beauty of diversity, the kindness of strangers, and her own strength. She realized that life is too short to let fear hold her back from pursuing her passions and dreams.

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