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Easy Stories in English

A Visitor from Chilly Bottom (Intermediate)

May 14, 2024
Alastair Budge from English Learning for Curious Minds co-hosted an episode on a man from Antarctica visiting the UK with a message for the king. The story unfolds with humor as cultural clashes and misunderstandings emerge in an entertaining encounter. The narrative explores unique scenarios like releasing captive penguins for religious freedom, showcasing quirky solutions and collaborative creativity in storytelling.
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Quick takeaways

  • Identity verification through historical documents can lead to unexpected outcomes.
  • Collaborative storytelling can be a joyful and fruitful process, showcasing innovation and creativity.

Deep dives

The Unusual Visitor and Passport Control

An odd man from Chile Bottom, confronted with the challenge of presenting his papers at passport control upon arrival in England, encounters the bewildered border control officer. Despite initial confusion, the officer discovers the man's British citizenship through old papers and permits him to proceed after consulting his superiors. The man's journey to meet the king is off to an unexpected start.

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