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Write a diary entry about a school trip to a scenic place that appealed to all your senses.
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I. Imagine you had been on a school trip to a scenic place which appealed to all your senses. Write a diary entry describing the place and why it was a memorable experience.
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How to answer:
Open with day/date/time. Stay in first person. Pack in sounds, smells, sights. End with one reflective line.
Model diary entry:
Sunday, 14 December 2025, 9:30 p.m.
Today our class went on a trip to the hill station near our town, and I still cannot stop smiling. The moment we stepped off the bus, the cool air touched my face and carried the fresh smell of pine trees. I could hear birds calling and a stream rushing somewhere below. The hills were a deep green, and the sky was a clear, bright blue. When we reached the viewpoint, the whole valley spread out in front of us like a painting. I felt calm, happy and very small in front of so much beauty. Sharing hot tea and snacks with my friends in that cold breeze is something I will never forget. Looking back, I realised that the best memories are made when we simply pause and enjoy the world around us.
Note from the book:
Anne Frank and Zlata Filipovic treated their diaries as friends, so they began with ‘Dear diary’. Samuel Pepys treated his diary as a record of facts, so he did
not
begin with ‘Dear diary’. You may choose either style.
