B1 Reading Gapped Text: A Journey on the Hogwarts Express

 🧙‍♂️ B1 Reading Gapped Text: A Journey on the Hogwarts Express

 

Instructions: You are going to read a text about a student's first journey on the Hogwarts Express. Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A–H the one which fits each gap (1–6). There are two extra sentences you do not need to use.

 

🚂 A Magical Journey

It was a bright September morning when I arrived at King's Cross Station with my parents. (16)___________.The station was bustling with travelers, but none seemed to notice the peculiar platform we were searching for. After a moment of confusion, we spotted a group of people disappearing through a solid brick wall between platforms nine and ten. With a deep breath, I pushed my trolley forward and, to my amazement, passed through the barrier onto Platform 9¾. (17)_____

The gleaming scarlet engine of the Hogwarts Express stood before me, emitting puffs of steam into the air. Students in robes were saying their goodbyes and boarding the train. I found an empty compartment and settled in, my heart pounding with excitement. (18)____

 

As the train began to move, the scenery outside transformed from urban landscapes to rolling green hills. Inside the compartment, I introduced myself to the other students, and we shared stories about our backgrounds and expectations for the year ahead. The trolley witch came by, offering an array of magical sweets, and I couldn't resist trying a Chocolate Frog.

 

Suddenly, the train jolted, and the lights flickered. A chill filled the air as a dark, cloaked figure appeared at the compartment door. (19)_____.I felt an overwhelming sense of despair, but a senior student quickly stood up and cast a spell, causing the figure to retreat. (20)____

 

The rest of the journey passed without incident, and as night fell, the train slowed to a stop. Through the window, I saw the towering silhouette of Hogwarts Castle illuminated against the starry sky. (21)_____ My adventure was just beginning.

 

🧩 Missing Sentences

A. I had read about them in books, but seeing one in person was terrifying.

B. The platform was empty, with no sign of any train.

C. My parents hugged me tightly, wishing me luck on my new journey.

D. I couldn't believe my eyes; the train looked exactly as I had imagined.

E. We laughed and chatted, the nervousness slowly fading away.

F. The prefect explained that it was a Dementor, a creature that feeds on happiness.

G. I waved goodbye, promising to write home soon.

H. The castle's windows glowed warmly, welcoming us to our new home.