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I AM LOST!

Deniz loved nature. One Saturday morning, she decided to go hiking in a forest near her town. The weather was beautiful. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Deniz packed a small backpack with water, sandwiches, and her phone. She wanted to spend a few hours in nature and relax.

When Deniz arrived at the forest, she saw a map near the entrance. She looked at it for a few seconds, but she did not study it carefully. She thought, “The trails look easy. I won’t get lost.”

At first, everything was wonderful. Deniz walked along a narrow path and enjoyed the fresh air. She saw colorful flowers, tall trees, and a small stream. She took many photos with her phone. After about an hour, she found a beautiful place and sat down to eat her lunch.

After lunch, Deniz decided to explore a different path. The path looked interesting, so she followed it. Soon, she noticed that the trail became smaller and less clear. However, she continued walking.

About thirty minutes later, Deniz looked around and realized something was wrong. She did not recognize the area. The trees looked the same in every direction. She checked her phone, but there was no signal.

Suddenly, she felt nervous.

“Where am I?” she asked herself.

She walked for another fifteen minutes, hoping to find the main trail again. But instead, she became more confused. She saw the same large rock twice and knew she was walking in circles.

Deniz stopped and took a deep breath.

“I am lost,” she said quietly.

For a moment, she felt scared. The forest was getting darker because clouds covered the sun. She thought about calling for help, but her phone still had no signal.

Then Deniz remembered something she learned in a hiking video. When you are lost, you should stay calm and avoid walking randomly. She sat down and drank some water. After a few minutes, she felt better.

Deniz listened carefully. In the distance, she heard the sound of running water. She remembered crossing a stream earlier that day. She decided to walk toward the sound.

Slowly and carefully, she followed the noise. After about twenty minutes, she found the stream. She recognized it immediately. She remembered taking photos there in the morning.

Deniz followed the stream because she knew it was close to one of the main trails. Soon, she saw a wooden sign. The sign showed the direction to the forest entrance.

Deniz smiled with relief.

She followed the signs and continued walking. About forty minutes later, she finally reached the entrance of the forest. A park ranger was standing nearby.

“Are you okay?” the ranger asked.

“Yes,” Deniz replied. “I got lost, but I found my way back.”

The ranger smiled. “That happens sometimes. Next time, study the map carefully and stay on the marked trails.”

Deniz nodded. “I definitely will.”

When she arrived home that evening, she told her family about her adventure. Everyone was happy that she was safe.

Deniz learned an important lesson that day: nature is beautiful, but it is important to be prepared. And if you ever get lost, stay calm and think carefully.

Sometimes, staying calm is the best way to find your way home.

English	Turkish
nature	doğa
hiking	yürüyüş yapmak
forest	orman
trail	patika
backpack	sırt çantası
stream	dere
path	yol, patika
explore	keşfetmek
realize	fark etmek
nervous	gergin
confused	kafası karışmış
scared	korkmuş
deep breath	derin nefes
signal	sinyal
carefully	dikkatlice
recognize	tanımak
direction	yön
entrance	giriş
ranger	orman görevlisi
adventure	macera
prepared	hazırlıklı

📝 Comprehension Questions

1. Why did Deniz go to the forest?
2. What did Deniz see near the entrance?
3. Why did Deniz get lost?
4. What did Deniz do when she realized she was lost?
5. What lesson did Deniz learn at the end of the story?

✅ True or False

Write True (T) or False (F).

1. Deniz carefully studied the map before hiking. _____
2. Deniz followed a different path after lunch. _____
3. Deniz’s phone had a strong signal in the forest. _____
4. Deniz heard the sound of running water. _____
5. A park ranger helped Deniz at the end of the story. _____

Answers

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True

✏️ Fill in the Blanks

Use the words below.

(forest – lost – stream – map – calm)

1. Deniz saw a ______ near the entrance.
2. She got ______ in the forest.
3. She heard a ______ in the distance.
4. Deniz stayed ______ and thought carefully.
5. She went hiking in a ______.

Answers

1. map
2. lost
3. stream
4. calm
5. forest

🔤 Past Simple Practice

Put the verbs in the Past Simple form.

1. Deniz ______ (walk) along a narrow path.
2. She ______ (see) colorful flowers.
3. She ______ (hear) running water.
4. She ______ (find) the stream.
5. She ______ (tell) her family about the adventure.

Answers

1. walked
2. saw
3. heard
4. found
5. told