Question

Your school magazine has invited students to take part in this year's short story competition. Write a story for the competition entitled "An Unexpected Finding". You may use the plan and ideas below to help you. (120-180 words) Начало должно быть вот таким It was a hot morning last August, when.....

Answer 1

Неожиданная находка.

Было жаркое утро в августе прошлого года, когда был тихий вечер, кругом щебетал ручеек и уже слышались кузнечики. Мы с друзьями шли по тропинке и отпускали свои мысли на волю пока ветер заставлял листья танцевать свой вальс. Вдруг, когда мы свернули за угол мы увидели на стене иероглифы, написанные желтой краской из балончика. Так как моя подруга сериаломан, она быстро распознала кадр из сериала "Шерлок" поэтому мы не придали этому значение. Идя дальше, вслушиваясь в тихий шёпот ветра, перед нами открылась лужайка с идеально зеленой травой что не было свойственно тому сезону. В одном участке трава засверкала. Мы как дети побежали за как мы думали сокровищем. Как же мы ошибались. Подойдя ближе, мы увидели что никакое это не сокровище, это нечто более ценное. Это был настоящий пиратский нож. Он был украшен дорогими камнями из эпохи барокко смешанной с классицизмом. Острое лезвие могло разрезать даже свинец. Белый череп будто прожигал своими красными сапфирами, которые послужили глазами, того кто смотрел на них.  Не задумываясь мы взяли этот нож.

Unexpected finding.

It was a hot morning in August last year, when it was a quiet evening, all around Twitter brook and already heard grasshoppers. My friends and I walked down the path and let go of our thoughts while the wind made the leaves dance their waltz. Suddenly, when we turned the corner we saw on the wall hieroglyphs written in yellow paint from a spray can. Since my friend is a serial killer, she quickly recognized a frame from the series" Sherlock " so we did not attach any importance to this. Going further, listening to the quiet whisper of the wind, we opened the lawn with perfect green grass that was not peculiar to the season. In one area the grass sparkled. We as children ran for as we thought treasure. We were wrong. Coming closer, we saw that no treasure, it is something more valuable. It was a real pirate knife. It was decorated with expensive stones from the Baroque era mixed with classicism. A sharp blade could cut even lead. The white skull seemed to burn their red sapphires that served as eyes, the one who looked at them. Without hesitation, we took this knife.

Answer 2

It was a hot morning last August when Emma and her best friend, Alex, decided to explore the old abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town. The locals had always believed it was haunted, but curiosity got the better of them. Armed with flashlights and nervous excitement, they ventured inside.

As they tiptoed through the dusty corridors, they stumbled upon a hidden door concealed behind a faded tapestry. Pushing it open, they discovered a secret library filled with ancient books and scrolls. Among the relics, they found a peculiar map detailing the location of a long-lost treasure rumored to be hidden in the nearby mountains.

Determined to unravel the mystery, they embarked on a thrilling adventure, deciphering clues and overcoming obstacles. Along the way, they encountered unexpected allies and faced perilous challenges. With each step, their friendship grew stronger.

Finally, at the heart of the mountains, they discovered the treasure - not gold or jewels, but a collection of forgotten letters and artifacts belonging to the mansion's original owner. The letters revealed a touching love story that transcended time and hardships.

Inspired by the unexpected finding, Emma and Alex decided to share the story with their school and community. Their adventure had taught them that sometimes, the greatest treasures are not material possessions but the connections we make and the stories we uncover. And so, they won the short story competition not with a fictional tale but with the true account of their thrilling escapade, touching the hearts of many and leaving an indelible mark on their lives forever.