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Exercises
Writing · A2

Write About a Memorable Day

Learn how to write about a special day by describing what happened in order, adding useful details, and explaining why you remember it.

Special Days and Personal Memories Personal narrative 20 min 70–80 words
Lesson progress
Explanation · 1 / 4

Learn how to organise a memorable-day paragraph with past simple verbs, sequence expressions, descriptive details, and a personal reaction.

Learning objective

In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce a memorable day, use the past simple for finished events, organise actions with time and sequence expressions, add details about people, places, weather, or activities, and finish by explaining your feelings and why the day is memorable.

Model text

Last Saturday was one of the most memorable days of my year. In the morning, my family and I drove to Lake Sevan for my sister's birthday. First, we had lunch near the water, and then we walked along the shore. Later, we rented a small boat and took lots of photos. The weather was warm and sunny, and everyone was relaxed. I felt very happy because we spent the whole day together. I will always remember it.

How to write

1
Introduce the day and say when it happened.

Last Saturday was one of the most memorable days of my year.

2
Say where you were and who you were with.

My family and I drove to Lake Sevan for my sister's birthday.

3
Describe the main events in order.

First, we had lunch. Then we walked along the shore. Later, we rented a boat.

4
Add one or two details that make the memory clear.

The weather was warm and sunny, and everyone was relaxed.

5
Finish with your feeling and why the day was special.

I felt very happy because we spent the whole day together.

Useful phrases

Last Saturday...
A few weeks ago...
It was a special day because...
I was with...
We went to...
In the morning,...
First,...
Then...
Later,...
The weather was...
I felt...
I will always remember...

Language focus

Use the past simple for finished events:

go → went

have → had

take → took

spend → spent

feel → felt

Use time and sequence expressions:

Last Saturday...

In the morning,...

First,... Then...

Later,...

Remember:
We went to the lake. Not: We goed to the lake.
We took lots of photos. Not: We taked lots of photos.
I felt happy. Not: I feeled happy.
Use because to explain why the day was special or why you felt that way.
Exercises:
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Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the correct sentence

Choose the most natural and grammatically correct sentence in each question.

Practise past simple verbs, time expressions, sequence words, descriptive details, and feelings.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
Which sentence correctly describes a finished past event?
2
Which sentence introduces the time naturally?
3
Which sentence uses sequence words correctly?
4
Which sentence is correct?
5
Which sentence adds a clear descriptive detail?
6
Which sentence gives a clear personal reaction?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build a clear memorable-day paragraph

Choose the sentence that performs each part of a short personal narrative about a memorable day.

Practise organising your paragraph from the opening time and context to the final feeling and memory.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

A clear memorable-day paragraph introduces the day, describes the main events in order, adds details, and ends with a personal reaction.

1
Introduce the memorable day
2
Give the context
3
Describe the first main event
4
Continue with another event
5
Add a useful detail
6
Finish the paragraph
Exercise 3 · Writing

Write about a memorable day

Write one connected paragraph about a day that you remember clearly and explain why it was special to you.

Complete the ninth A2 Writing lesson.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4

Write about 70–80 words. Say when the day happened, describe the main events in order, add details, and finish with your feelings and why you remember the day.

Your task

Write a 70–80 word paragraph about a memorable day.

  • say when the day happened
  • say where you were or who you were with
  • use past simple verbs for at least three actions
  • use at least two time or sequence expressions
  • add at least one descriptive detail about the day
  • include a feeling or personal reaction
  • explain why the day was special or memorable
Last Saturday... A few weeks ago... It was a special day because... I was with... We went to... In the morning,... First,... Then... Later,... The weather was... I felt... I will always remember...
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Quick check
•Write about 70–80 words
•Say when the memorable day happened
•Say where you were or who you were with
•Use past simple verbs for at least three actions
•Use at least two time or sequence expressions
•Add at least one descriptive detail
•Include a feeling or personal reaction
•Explain why the day was special or memorable
•Organise the paragraph in at least five sentences
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