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6 Robinson CrusoeHi, I%u2019m Robinson. I%u2019m from England, and I%u2019m eighteen. My dad is German, and my mom is English. I have two brothers and one sister. We%u2019re a good family.My dad is a good businessman, and we have a good life. But I have a dream to travel and see the world. My dad is worried about it. He thinks traveling is dangerous and uncomfortable. I understand that, but I also think it%u2019s interesting. I can see new countries and meet new people. I talk to my mom. I say, %u201cMom, I want to travel. Please talk to dad. Maybe with your help, I can go.%u201d My mom loves me, but she worries. She thinks staying in England is best for me.A year later, I go to a big town called Hull in England and meet a friend whose dad has a ship. They are going to London, and my friend says, %u201cCome with us.%u201d I%u2019m not ready, but I decide to go with them on my first long journey.businessmanshipstorma man who works in businessa large boat for travelling on water, especially across the seavery bad weather with strong winds and rain, and often thunder and lightning:::Glossary