Question: Each of these prompts can be turned into a full-length essay.

However, you must use these words

and phrases and write one-three paragraphs for each - 100-150 words each. Please use the space beside the
words to write down the meaning of the words you do not know.

1. A Blazing Summer Afternoon in a Bustling City:

● Sensory Details: The hazy mirage above the sidewalks, the sharp smell of hot
metal and distant food carts, intense brightness glinting o windows, beads of
sweat trickling down in the humidity.
● Emotive Language: Stifling, unyielding, overwhelming, sticky.
● Action Details: Locals fanning themselves with newspapers, shopkeepers
spraying mist outside to cool passersby, people buying ice-cold drinks on every
corner.
● Vocabulary: parched, glaring, sauna-like, relentless, thirst-quenching,
shimmering, scalding, sheltering, UV index, heat mirage, prickly heat,
su ocating.

2. Navigating a Chillingly Abandoned House:

● Sensory Details: The faint scrape of a chair moving on its own, the moldy,
stale scent of an old cellar, faint whispers carried by cold drafts, walls faded
with eerie, smoky stains.
● Emotive Language: Apprehensive, dread-laden, chilling, unsettling.
● Action Details: Pausing to listen to ghostly murmurs, the instinct to glance
over one’s shoulder, shifting shadows creating optical illusions.
● Vocabulary: unsettling, murky, spectral, haunted, disembodied,
shiver-inducing, ominous, ghoulish, phantasmal, cryptic, occult, ethereal,
chilling, whispers, goosebumps, hair-raising.

3. A Beautiful Sunset by the Beach:

● Sensory Details: The gentle warmth of the sand still holding onto the sun’s
heat, the refreshing scent of the salty sea breeze, the rhythmic sound of waves
softly brushing the shore, and the sky painted in hues of pink, orange, and
purple as the sun dips below the horizon.

Revision Notes for IGCSE (9-1) | Mustahsin Islam, CELTA | Augmenta 13/14 Nawab st, Wari Dhaka | Tasveer Academy 105/A, Kakraill Dhaka. Proprietary material, do not copy and replicate without permission | Oct 2024
 ● Emotive Language: Peaceful, awe-inspiring, enchanting, reflective.
● Action Details: Walking hand-in-hand along the shoreline, collecting
seashells, capturing snapshots of the radiant sky, and enjoying the calming
crash of the waves.
● Vocabulary: shimmering, radiant, sea breeze, twilight glow, dusky sky, coral
and amber hues, ocean view, peaceful retreat, hypnotic waves, sunset glow,
beachfront, pastel sky, reflective, coastal ambience, horizon line, tranquil
twilight, seaside.

4. An Electrifying Carnival/Concert Night:

● Sensory Details: Bright lights flashing in every direction, the sweet and
sugary aroma of cotton candy, the intense, loud sounds of rides, laughter
mixing with gasps of excitement.
● Emotive Language: Jubilant, vibrant, pulse-pounding, thrill-seeking.
● Action Details: Clutching the edge of a seat on a roller coaster, swinging in
mid-air, laughing wildly with friends, reaching for a tossed prize.
● Vocabulary: pulsating, dizzying, exhilarating, rapture, whirl, thunderous,
carnival fever, jubilation, whirlpool, rides, crescendo, giddy, glimmering lights,
shouts, kaleidoscopic.

5. An Expedition into an Ancient, Towering Forest:

● Sensory Details: The crisp smell of pine and wildflowers, dappled sunlight
streaming through towering trees, the distant babble of a hidden brook, the
crunchy texture of fallen leaves.
● Emotive Language: Reverent, primeval, awe-stricken, timeless.
● Action Details: Climbing over roots, tracing moss patterns on ancient rocks,
reaching out to feel dew-covered leaves.
● Vocabulary: fern-covered, majestic, ancient, towering, canopy, tangled roots,
hollowed, whispers of the woods, tranquil stillness, winding path, hidden,
sprawling, forest depths, primaeval.

Revision Notes for IGCSE (9-1) | Mustahsin Islam, CELTA | Augmenta 13/14 Nawab st, Wari Dhaka | Tasveer Academy 105/A, Kakraill Dhaka. Proprietary material, do not copy and replicate without permission | Oct 2024
 6. A Fiercely Contested Sports Championship:

● Sensory Details: The heavy stomp of players' cleats, cheers and chants
echoing across the field, the sharp scent of sweat and freshly cut grass, the
tension hovering in the cool air.
● Emotive Language: Gripping, nail-biting, passionate, electric.
● Action Details: Sprinting towards the ball, leaping to block a shot, crowds
erupting with each close call.
● Vocabulary: climax, edge-of-seat, adrenaline-pumping, head-to-head, fierce,
crowd roar, game-changing, fever pitch, suspense, dive, win-or-lose,
heart-stopping.

7. A Vibrant Small Town Harvest Festival:

● Sensory Details: The aroma of homemade pies wafting through the air, the
joyful sounds of folk music, festival lanterns glowing as twilight falls, bustling
community chatter.
● Emotive Language: Cozy, heartwarming, jubilant, spirited.
● Action Details: Children spinning in circles, adults clapping along to music,
farmers sharing their harvest stories.
● Vocabulary: folk dance, farm-to-table, stalls, jubilant crowd, lively, artisanal,
apple cider, corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, barn dance, festive,
homemade, bonfire, nostalgia-filled.

8. Enduring a Ferocious Storm:

● Sensory Details: Thunder cracking overhead, flashes of lightning illuminating

the stormy sky, the smell of rain mixing with mud, the fierce wind whipping
against faces.
● Emotive Language: Daunting, chaotic, primal, urgent.
● Action Details: Shielding faces from wind-driven rain, finding shelter,
clutching loved ones tightly, watching debris fly past.
● Vocabulary: tumultuous, relentless, elemental, ferocity, thunderstorm,
torrents, roaring winds, clamour, torrents, havoc, gale-force, intense,
cyclone-like, shiver, pelted by rain.

Revision Notes for IGCSE (9-1) | Mustahsin Islam, CELTA | Augmenta 13/14 Nawab st, Wari Dhaka | Tasveer Academy 105/A, Kakraill Dhaka. Proprietary material, do not copy and replicate without permission | Oct 2024
 9. A Bold Adventure into a Dark, Ancient Cave:

● Sensory Details: The faint, damp smell of minerals, echoes bouncing from
unseen walls, the heavy darkness pressing close, the brush of cool, damp air.
● Emotive Language: Thrilling, mysterious, awe-inspiring, eerie.
● Action Details: Flashlights exploring unknown depths, shu ing through
narrow passages, gasping at strange rock formations.
● Vocabulary: abyss, subterranean, shadows, spelunking, whispering stones,
confined, phosphorescence, rugged, stalactites, trepidation, yawning caverns,
unknown, cavernous, narrow path, ancient earth.

10. A Carefree Road Trip across Winding Mountain Roads:

● Sensory Details: Crisp mountain air, the rush of wind through open windows,
the whir of tyres on winding roads, the smell of pine and earth.
● Emotive Language: Liberating, exhilarating, reflective, joyful.
● Action Details: Stopping at scenic lookouts, snapping photos of breathtaking
landscapes, singing along to songs in the car, snacking at roadside diners.
● Vocabulary: winding, scenic overlook, breathtaking, adventure-seeking,
liberating, nostalgic, road warrior, scenic byway, cruise, traveller’s heart,
soul-stirring, mountain curves, expedition, the spirit of exploration, journey’s
end.

11. A Busy School Day:

● Sensory Details: The lively hum of chatter and laughter echoing through hallways, the distinct scent of
books and pencils mixed with lunchroom aromas, the clamour of lockers slamming and footsteps rushing,
and the sight of vibrant posters and busy classrooms filled with students.
● Emotive Language: Energetic, bustling, lively, focused.
● Action Details: Students hurrying to classes, friends gathering by lockers, teachers engaging with
students, and the shu e of backpacks and books as the day progresses.
● Vocabulary: bustling, energetic, chatter, crowded halls, hurried footsteps, bell ringing, desks, textbooks,
group projects, cafeteria buzz, pencils scratching, lesson plans, lively discussions, morning
announcements, study focus, school spirit, assemblies, recess excitement.

Revision Notes for IGCSE (9-1) | Mustahsin Islam, CELTA | Augmenta 13/14 Nawab st, Wari Dhaka | Tasveer Academy 105/A, Kakraill Dhaka. Proprietary material, do not copy and replicate without permission | Oct 2024