Name: Miguel Angel Cordova Camacho Student ID: 2864230

Course: Advanced english Teacher’s name: Enrique Arce

Write a one page story, on the topic of your choice, using the Present Perfect and Past
Simple tenses. Put a title to the story and make sure to include a conclusion.
To demonstrate your ability to differentiate between Present Perfect and Past Simple,
include all of the following at least once: already, yet, last (weekend, Monday, year, etc.),
in (year), ago, ever, yet, just, yesterday, since (day, week or time).

Present the story to your instructor and share stories among peers.

The Forgotten Diary

Once upon a time in a quaint little town nestled among rolling hills, lived an old woman
named Agnes. She had spent her entire life in this peaceful hamlet, where the pace of life
was slow and tranquil. Agnes had always been a quiet and unassuming soul, content with
the simple pleasures of life. She had a small cottage with a lush garden that she tended to
with great care.

One sunny morning, as Agnes was digging in her garden, she uncovered an old, dusty diary
buried beneath the soil. It was a curious find, and Agnes couldn't recall ever having seen it
before. She wiped away the dirt and opened it, revealing yellowed pages filled with
handwritten entries. The diary belonged to her grandmother, Eleanor, who had passed
away many years ago.

As Agnes began to read, she was transported back in time. The diary contained stories of
Eleanor's youth, her dreams, and her adventures in the very town where Agnes now lived.
It was a treasure trove of family history and secrets that Agnes had never known.

Agnes spent days engrossed in the diary, learning about her family's past and the town's
history. She discovered that her grandmother had been an adventurous spirit who had
traveled far and wide, seeking new experiences. Eleanor's stories were filled with
excitement and wonder, and Agnes couldn't help but feel a connection to her long-lost
relative.

One evening, as Agnes was reading the diary, she stumbled upon an entry that mentioned
a hidden treasure rumored to be buried somewhere in the town. Eleanor had written that
she had searched for it tirelessly but had never found it. Agnes was intrigued. She had
heard whispers of this treasure in the past but had never taken them seriously.
Determined to solve the mystery, Agnes embarked on a quest to find the hidden treasure.
Armed with clues from the diary, she explored forgotten corners of the town, delving into
its history and uncovering long-forgotten tales of adventure. Days turned into weeks, and
still, Agnes had not found the treasure.

But then, one sunny afternoon, while exploring an old abandoned barn, she stumbled
upon a chest buried beneath a pile of hay. Heart pounding with anticipation, she opened
the chest to reveal a trove of ancient coins and precious gems—a treasure that had
eluded generations.

With tears of joy in her eyes, Agnes knew that she had finally fulfilled her grandmother's
dream. She realized that the diary had brought her closer to her family's history and had
connected her with her adventurous ancestor in a way she had never imagined.

As Agnes gazed at the glittering treasure, she couldn't help but feel a profound sense of
gratitude for the past that had shaped her present. She had uncovered not only a hidden
treasure but also a deeper understanding of her own family's story and the town she
called home.