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B1Classics Retold12 chapters~48 min

Around the World in 80 Days

Phileas Fogg, a wealthy English gentleman, makes a bold wager that he can travel around the entire world in just eighty days. Together with his loyal French servant Passepartout, he embarks on an incredible journey across Europe, Asia, and America, facing unexpected obstacles, a persistent detective, and a beautiful Indian princess along the way.

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: The Wager

Phileas Fogg, a mysterious and precise English gentleman, makes a remarkable bet with his friends at the Reform Club that he can travel around the world in exactly eighty days.

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Chapter 2: Departure from London

Fogg and Passepartout begin their journey to France while Detective Fix starts tracking them, suspecting Fogg of being the bank robber.

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Chapter 3: Through India

Fogg and Passepartout travel through India by train and encounter an unexpected obstacle when the railway ends in the middle of nowhere.

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Chapter 4: The Rescue

The travelers discover a young Indian woman who is about to be sacrificed. Passepartout devises a clever plan to rescue her from certain death.

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Chapter 5: To Hong Kong

The travelers sail from India to Hong Kong while Detective Fix continues his pursuit, desperately trying to delay them until his arrest warrant arrives.

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Chapter 6: Detective Fix's Plan

Fogg finds a way to continue his journey despite Passepartout's absence, while Fix is forced to follow them to Japan.

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Chapter 7: Japan to America

The travelers arrive in Yokohama and Passepartout has an adventure at a Japanese circus before they sail across the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco.

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Chapter 8: Across America by Train

The travelers cross the American plains by train, facing danger from a herd of bison and an attack by bandits who kidnap Passepartout.

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Chapter 9: Racing Against Time

With no train available, Fogg finds an unusual way to cross the frozen plains and reach New York in time for the ship to England.

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Chapter 10: The Final Push

The travelers arrive in Liverpool and rush toward London, but Detective Fix finally arrests Fogg just when he needs every minute.

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Chapter 11: Aouda's Confession

Aouda confesses her love to Fogg, believing he has lost everything. Her proposal leads to an unexpected discovery that changes everything.

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Chapter 12: Victory

Fogg arrives at the Reform Club just in time to win his bet, and he and Aouda live happily ever after.

About This Novel

This novel is written at the B1 level, suitable for intermediate learners. Each chapter includes vocabulary words, interactive translations, and comprehension questions to help you learn.

Tip: Click on any word while reading to see its translation. Take your time with each chapter and review the vocabulary before moving on.

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