Alex was not happy. He lived in a big city. It was noisy and dirty. Every day was the same. He worked in an office. He came home. He watched TV. He went to bed.

One day, Alex saw an advert. It was about a small island. The island was green and sunny. The people were friendly. Alex dreamed about the island. He wanted to live there.

Alex saved his money. He bought a boat. One morning, he woke up early. He made coffee. He said goodbye to his city. He sailed away.

The journey was long. Alex was tired, but he was happy. He saw dolphins and whales. He caught fish. He slept under the stars.

Finally, he saw the island. It was beautiful. He sailed his boat to the shore. He took a deep breath. This was his new life.

Alex found a small house. It was old but nice. It had a garden with flowers and trees. Alex cleaned the house. He bought food. He made it his home.

The island people were friendly. They invited Alex to their parties. They taught him how to fish and swim. They showed him the best places to go walking. Alex made new friends.

Life on the island was slow. Alex woke up early. He swam in the sea. He ate breakfast outside. He worked in his garden. In the evening, he watched the sunset. He felt happy and relaxed.

One day, Alex met a woman called Maria. She was beautiful and kind. They talked for hours. They went walking together. They fell in love.

Alex was happy. He had everything he wanted: a beautiful island, good friends, and the woman he loved. This was his new life.

Alex and Maria were very happy. They got married on the beach. All the island people came to the party. There was food, music, and dancing. It was the best day of Alex’s life.

After the wedding, Alex and Maria built a new house. It was bigger than the old one. They had a garden with lots of vegetables and fruit. They grew their own food. They were very happy and healthy.

Sometimes, Alex missed his old life. He missed his friends and family. But he was happy on the island. He had everything he needed.

One day, Alex and Maria had a baby. They named her Lily. She was beautiful. Alex and Maria loved her very much. They taught her about the island. They showed her the sea and the animals.

Life on the island was slow and peaceful. Alex and Maria were happy. They had everything they wanted. They were a family.

Lily grew up on the island. She loved the beach and the animals. She played with the other children. She was happy. Alex and Maria were proud of their daughter.

One day, a storm came. It was the biggest storm the island had seen for many years. The wind was strong and the rain was heavy. Alex and Maria were worried about Lily. They stayed inside and held her close.

When the storm finished, the island was different. Some trees were down. Some houses were damaged. But Alex, Maria, and Lily were safe. They helped their friends and neighbours. The island people were strong and kind. They worked together to rebuild their homes.

Life on the island was never the same again. But Alex and Maria were happy. They had each other, their daughter, and their friends. They had everything they needed.

The island was their home.

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Vocabulary Notes

Relentless: Continuing in a determined way
Bustling: Full of energetic activity
Advert: A shortened form of “advertisement”
Tranquillity: A state of peace and quiet
Ferries: Large boats that carry passengers and vehicles across water
Coves: Small, sheltered bays
Invigorating: Full of energy and life
Close-knit: Having a strong relationship with each other
Solitude: The state of being alone
Captivated: Completely fascinated by something

General Vocabulary

Noisy and dirty: The opposite of clean and quiet
Dreamed about: Imagined something happening in the future
Saved money: Kept money for something special
Sailed away: Travelled by boat
Friendly: Kind and welcoming
Relaxed: Calm and without stress
Fell in love: Started to love someone
Storm: Strong wind and rain
Rhythm: A regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements

Phrases and Expressions

“A world away”: Very different
“Found his place in the world”: Discovered where he belonged
“Cast the sky in shades of purple and gold”: Made the sky look purple and gold

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