STORY: A day in Pompeii

1
Alex is visiting a museum with his parents.

Look, Alex! There’s an exhibition about the Romans.

Let’s go in. I want to find out about Roman cities.

2
Where am I?

There are people and horses, but there aren’t any cars.

You’re in Pompeii, in Italy. Let me show you the city.

3
Is this your house?

Yes, it is. Here, have some fruit.

Thank you. You’re very kind.

4
This is the market. There are lots of shops.

You can buy food and clothes here.

Young man! What are you wearing?
Do you want to buy a tunic?

No, thank you.

5
Is this a swimming pool?

No, this is a Roman bath. We don’t swim here.

We wash, chat, eat and drink.

6
This is the countryside around Pompeii. You can see fields and farms.

What are those trees?

They’re olive trees to make olive oil.

7
What’s that smoke over there?

It’s Mount Vesuvius. It’s a volcano.

Alex! It’s 4 o’clock. It’s time to go home.

8
On the bus, going home.

What are you eating, Alex?

It’s an apple. It’s from Pompeii.

From Pompeii? Very funny!