Sample 3

Sample 3
1 The night was quiet in Orchard road. I was on my leather couch, listening to the radio and sipping a cup of tea. The radio station played sooth classic music, making my night even more relaxing. I was about to doze off when the music stopped. I heard the station report urgent news “There’s going to be a flood at orchard road! The news station said it! Folks, please get ready to go through the flood!” I jolted out of the couch and dropped my mug into a thousand fragments. The crash woke me up to my senses. Frantically, I began to pack my precious china, some clothes, my hand phone, my laptop and other valuables. I was upset, and had a right to be. The water began rising up to my ankles.
2 Raindrops hit the roof and thunder was crashing as loud as a stereo with the volume turned to the limit and with the speaker to your ear. It was a devastating sight. The water was slowly rising up to my knees. Suddenly, I smelt a disgusting odor coming from the bathroom. My toilet looked like a geyser, with water shooting out of the toilet bowl at great speed. I waded to the living room hastily. I was upset, and had a right to be. I held my bag higher and hastily reached for the doorknob. Knowing that my house is being destroyed is bad enough, but realizing that I can’t do anything to stop it feels even worse.
3 By the time I got out my house, rescue rafts with people on top were everywhere. The street was like a big swimming pool. I raised my bag above my head and with the help of an officer; I got up onto one of the rafts and met some of my neighbors. They weren’t crying like others; they were praying. I looked around and saw the houses half-submerged in dirty, brown water. It was pouring heavily by now, and we had to row over to a nearby shelter.
4 About half an hour later, the prayers were answered and it finally stopped pouring. Finally, it was safe for us to walk on the streets. Everybody in the neighborhood gathered at the street corner, and bonded. Acquaintances became friends, friends became like family. For the next few days, I had to live with my friend’s house, where I could shower, do laundry, eat and have a good time together. (408)