(CEFR Level: CEF Level B1)
Samantha took a deep breath as she stepped off the bus. The air was filled with the familiar scent of blooming flowers and freshly cut grass. She smiled, feeling a wave of nostalgia wash over her. After months of intense studying and final exams at Weston College, she was finally home for the summer.
Her parents' house stood at the end of a quiet street, its white picket fence and vibrant garden exactly as she remembered. As she approached the front door, it swung open, revealing her mother with outstretched arms. "Samantha! Welcome home!" Her father appeared behind her mother, his face lighting up with a proud smile. "There's our college girl. How did the exams go?" "They went well, I think," Samantha replied. They guided her inside, where the smell of freshly baked cookies filled the air. Her mother had been busy in the kitchen, baking all of Samantha's favorites. "I thought you might be hungry," her mother said. Samantha laughed. "You know me too well, Mom."
They spent the afternoon catching up, her parents eager to hear all about her life at Weston College. Samantha shared stories of late-night study sessions, new friends she had made, and her plans for the future. It felt good to talk, to let out everything that had been bottled up during the hectic semester. As the sun began to set, they moved to the backyard. The sound of crickets filled the evening air. "It's good to have you home, sweetheart," her father said, putting an arm around her shoulders. Samantha smiled, feeling a deep sense of contentment.
As they sat in the backyard, Samantha realized that no matter where life took her, she would always have this place to come back to - a place filled with love, warmth, and the simple joys of being home.
