A Mysterious Discovery - Merchant Taylors’ School 11+
A Mysterious Discovery.
You discovered something very strange on your way home from school yesterday. Write a letter to your friend in which you explain what you found in detail: where you were, what happened, how you felt and what you did.
💡 Writing Tips
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- Use a proper letter greeting and ending.
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- Explain exactly where you found the object.
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- Describe the unusual discovery using senses.
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- Show your feelings and actions clearly.
📝 Sample Answer
Dear Priya,
Something extraordinary happened on my way home from school yesterday, and I have to tell you about it!
I was walking past the old oak tree in the park when I noticed a patch of bright blue light shining from underneath its roots. At first I thought somebody had dropped a torch, but the light was flickering in a strange, steady pattern.
I crouched down and brushed away a layer of leaves. Hidden in a hollow was a tiny silver box, no bigger than a matchbox. Its lid was covered in unfamiliar symbols, and it felt surprisingly warm in my hand. When I touched one of the symbols, the box made a musical sound and the blue light vanished.
I was amazed, but also rather nervous. I did not open it or take it home. Instead, I stepped back, took a photograph from a safe distance and told Mum as soon as I reached the house. We decided to contact the park staff so they could examine it safely.
What do you think it could have been? I keep wondering whether somebody lost it—or whether it was meant to be found.
Your friend, Jamie
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