Writing task
You have seen this announcement in an international
magazine for schools, asking for contributions of
stories about journeys for a future issue.
Stories about journeys
We are looking for stories about journeys for our
magazine. Write a story that begins with this sentence:
It had come at last - the morning I had waited for, for
so long.
Your story must include:
• a train
a passenger.
A Write your story in 140-190 words. Follow these
steps.
• Start with the sentence given.
Explain why you had waited for so long.
Say what happened next.
Include the two items given in the story.
Give your story an interesting ending.
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Useful language
It was Sunday morning/my birthday/the first day
of my holidays.
• I was sitting/lying/talking/waiting...
Suddenly/At first/After that/When/Finally/At last
• It was horrible/wonderful/amazing/a nightmare!
• She said, '...'
• It was so exciting./I was so excited.
• I shall never forget/always remember...
• It was the best/worst journey I've ever .
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