Read the rubric, look at the underlined key words and answer the questions, then write your story. Follow the plan in Ex. 2. A teenage magazine has asked its readers to take part in the annual short story competition • • entitled It happened to me. Write your story for the competition (110-120 words). 1 What are you going to write? Who for? 2 What kind of story will you write? 3 Who will the main characters) be? 4 When/Where will the story take place? 5 What will the events be? List them in chronological order. 6 What will the climax event be? 7 What will happen in the end? 8 How will the main characters) feel in the end?

### Story Preparation 1. **What are you going to write? Who for?** - I will write a personal narrative for a teenage magazine's short story competition titled "It Happened to Me." 2. **What kind of story will you write?** - I will write a reflective and emotional story about overcoming a challenge and discovering inner strength. 3. **Who will the main characters be?** - The main character will be a 16-year-old girl named Sarah, and her supportive best friend, Mia. 4. **When/Where will the story take place?** - The story takes place during the summer in a small town known for its beautiful lake. 5. **What will the events be? List them in chronological order.** - Sarah feels overwhelmed by expectations to excel in school. - Mia encourages Sarah to join a sailing camp at the lake. - Sarah struggles at first but gradually learns to sail. - A storm hits during a group sailing event, putting everyone at risk. - Sarah leads her team to safety, using her newfound skills and confidence. 6. **What will the climax event be?** - The climax will be during the storm when Sarah must make quick decisions to keep her friends safe. 7. **What will happen in the end?** - After the storm, Sarah realizes her capabilities and embraces her own identity, gaining confidence. 8. **How will the main characters feel in the end?** - Sarah will feel proud and empowered, while Mia will feel happy for her friend's growth. ### Story: It Happened to Me Last summer, I felt drowning under the pressure of school expectations, but everything changed when my best friend Mia suggested I join a sailing camp by the lake. Reluctantly, I signed up. The first few days were tough; I struggled to keep the boat steady and felt like a failure. Then, one afternoon, a sudden storm rolled in. Waves crashed around us, and panic set in among my fellow campers. But in that moment, I remembered my training and took charge, guiding everyone back to shore safely. Emerging from the chaos, I felt a rush of pride. I had faced my fears and come out stronger. That day at the lake taught me to believe in myself, and for the first time, I felt truly free.