Download this free A2–B1 English worksheet PDF for English learners and teachers. This lesson is based on American rower Kelsey Pfendler, who completed a huge solo journey across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii.
Students practise reading comprehension, useful vocabulary and speaking skills through a real-world adventure story about rowing, solo travel, records, fear, difficult goals and mental strength. The worksheet is suitable for private English lessons, online classes, classroom teaching, homework and self-study.
The article explains the topic in clear, simple English. Students read that Kelsey Pfendler arrived in Honolulu on 3 July after rowing from Monterey, California, to Hawaii in a small boat called Lily. The trip took just under 44 days and covered more than 2,400 miles.
This worksheet helps lower-level learners discuss adventure, courage and personal goals in accessible English. Students talk about whether they would try a long adventure alone, whether they would feel excited or afraid at sea, whether online followers help during difficult journeys, and what difficult goal they would like to achieve one day.
The PDF includes a short A2–B1 reading text, True / False questions, Synonym Match, a task where students use new vocabulary, discussion questions and a full answer key. It helps learners build useful vocabulary for talking about journeys, adventure, fear, difficulty, protection, hope and personal achievement.
Level: A2–B1
Date: 13 July 2026
Focus: reading, vocabulary, adventure, solo travel, records, courage and speaking
This free worksheet includes:
- an A2–B1 reading text about rowing alone across the Pacific
- True / False comprehension questions
- Synonym Match vocabulary practice
- a sentence-writing task using new language
- discussion questions for Student A and Student B
- full answer key
The worksheet practises useful vocabulary such as arrived, solo, journey, small, huge, difficult, protect, hoped, adventure and afraid. It helps students discuss extreme challenges, travelling alone, online followers, big risks, mental strength, inspiring stories and difficult personal goals.
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