Question
You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words on the following topic:
A song or piece of music comes on the radio. Immediately the tune reminds you of a particularly happy or sad occasion. Describe in detail the scene you remember (real or imaginary) and your feelings at that time.
Model Essay
As the familiar strains of a haunting melody drift through the airwaves, I am transported back in time to a moment frozen in the recesses of memory – a moment that encapsulates the bittersweet symphony of love and loss.
It was a warm summer evening, the sky ablaze with hues of pink and gold as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the landscape. I found myself standing on the shore of a tranquil lake, the stillness broken only by the gentle lapping of waves against the shore and the melodic chirping of crickets in the distance. It was a scene straight out of a painting – serene, idyllic, and utterly captivating.
In that moment, I was not alone. Beside me stood the person who had come to mean more to me than words could ever express – a soulmate, a confidante, a kindred spirit whose presence filled my heart with joy and my spirit with light. Together, we watched as the sun sank below the horizon, painting the sky with a kaleidoscope of colors that mirrored the depth of our love.
As the darkness enveloped us, we found ourselves drawn together, seeking solace in each other’s arms. And it was in that embrace, amidst the tranquil beauty of the lake and the soft whispers of the evening breeze, that we shared a moment of profound intimacy and connection – a moment that would forever be etched in my heart.
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But even as we reveled in the beauty of the moment, I couldn’t shake the feeling of impending sorrow that lingered in the air. For I knew that our time together was fleeting, that soon we would be forced to part ways and go our separate ways, leaving behind nothing but memories and echoes of what could have been.
And so, as the strains of the haunting melody filled the air, I was overcome with a profound sense of longing and nostalgia – a longing for the innocence of that moment, for the warmth of that embrace, for the simple joy of being together. Yet intertwined with the longing was a sense of gratitude – gratitude for the fleeting moments of happiness that we had shared, for the love that had blossomed between us, for the memories that would sustain me in the days to come.
As the song faded into silence, I found myself blinking back tears, overcome by a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. And yet, amidst the sorrow, there was a glimmer of hope – a belief that though our time together may have been brief, the love we shared would endure, a timeless melody that would echo through the corridors of my heart for eternity.
Word Count: 451