I discern from a distance/ I’m approaching/ I feel right in front of me/ I can see/ marvel at this above-average sized, neat and sleek looking cube floating -not very high from the ground- right in front of me. The colour is glossy silver-pink and reflects the light, but if you go closer you can see inside it. It’s rather transparent. As I‘m looking at it, I face part of its corner and most of its flat side; as it’s rising before me, I don’t get to see its upper or bottom sides. I feel I want to touch this cube and go closer to it/ get inside it/ connect to it. 

Then, I notice this ladder, made of organic, but well-refined material. It’s made of wood and has a lustrous surface as well. It’s based on the ground, but at the same time it’s leaning against my cube. It’s taller than/ exceeds the cube, so part of it feels like climbing up towards the sky. I feel determined when I stare at this ladder. Determined to pursue my goals.

I hear the sound of a soft whicker and my attention is drawn to a nearby creature. It’s a magnificent white horse standing splendid and proud before me. It’s an independent, free spirit and I don’t want to tame it. I just want to be by its side.  

I discern from a distance a large cube which is white and its texture is glossy and satin. As I approach it, I want to climb up to the top of it. There, I see a trampoline and I start jumping up and down. The cube symbolizes how I see myself. It shows that I want to grow up fast, and I’m also very playful as a character.

After this, I see a white, wooden ladder which looks like if you climb it, it will lead you into space. I’m very curious to see where this ladder can take me. The ladder symbolizes my future goals. I guess, I have high goals and I want to do important things in my life.

Then, when I walk a little in the desert, I see a black horse running in the desert so fast that it seems as if it wanted to escape from someone. The horse signifies how I see boys in relationships. At my age, it seems that boys are sometimes running away from girls.

Just after that, I see a large side of the desert filled with colorful flowers, mainly roses, and what I feel when I see them is that I want to run among them. That shows that I need my friends in my life.

In the end, I see a storm coming towards me in great speed. There are many clouds, which are grey and white in colour. I feel scared and I start to run. The storm symbolizes my fears and my problems in my life. I guess, I have a lot of fears as a teenager.

In a small sandhill right beside me, I can see this huge grey cube with a smooth surface of steel that is almost double my height. When you go near it, you can see through it, as it becomes transparent, however you can't see inside it. This represents myself, so my description of the cube shows that I have a big personality and I want to invest a lot in building my character and personality in the future.

Then, I notice a small ladder that is lying in a sandhill, close to the cube. It is made of wood and has a light brown color. It makes me fell intrigued, as I could use it to climb up the cube to see the view from up there. The ladder signifies my life goals, so I'm curious and ambitious about life and my goals.

Right after, I spot a horse that is dark brown lying down by the cube. It seems exhausted and almost sleeping. The horse symbolizes the opposite gender. This probably means that I don't have a partner yet, but in the future I'll have a healthy relationship.

After that, my attention quickly gets drawn to some flowers a bit far from the cube, facing it. I'm surprised by how healthy they are and their unusual colors in an almost empty desert. The flowers represent my friends and family, so this shows that they are precious and close to me.

Afterwards, I realize that a big storm close to the lake. The storm is really bold with thunder. Even though it worries me a little, I'm thankful that it is far away from me. The thunderstorm, which symbolizes my problems in life is far away from me, so I guess I'm not facing any serious problems at the moment.

Not far away from me, is a big, smooth cube. It is white with black dots and it is laying on the ground, but I can't see the inside of it. The cube shows how I see myself. I guess I'm very interested in learning more about who I am and I have big goals

I also see a white ladder. It is made out of wood and it is huge. I can't see the end of it because it is slowly vanishing in the sky. It isn't leaning anywhere and it isn't near the cube either. It is next to me. The ladder signifies the goals in my life. My goals are big and ambitious, but I don't know how to make them come true yet because I'm very young.

A beautiful, white horse is on the opposite side of the cube. It has a long white tail and amazing hair and it is standing on his two back legs. It gives me the feeling of freedom and safety. The horse symbolizes the opposite gender. A relationship for me is an ideal and also very romantic. I appreciate freedom and safety in relationships.

Not next to the horse but near it, are small flowers with different colors. Some of them are really strong and some of them not. I think they are smiling at me and I'm admiring their beauty. The flowers are all my friends. I have many friends from different contexts, which is shown by the different colors of the flowers. Some of them are strong friendships and some of them not. For me friends are important, I want to love them and I want them to love me back.

Far away there is a storm, it is raining and it's very windy. It isn't big or scary but it is slowly coming towards me. I am not afraid but still a little worried. I don't feel the need to run. The storm signifies my fears and my problems. I don't have any yet because I'm very well protected from my family, but they are slowly coming. Still I'm not very scared and I believe I can face them.

Next, I see a tiny cube. It is woolen and it is very soft. It is far away from me. I can't see inside the cube. When I look at it I feel relaxed. This tiny cube means that I'm still developing myself.

Then, I see a ladder. It is tall and the color is brown. It is made of wood. It lies above the cube. When I see it, I feel curious and I want to climb up on it to see the desert from above. This shows, that I have dreams and many goals for my future, and I'm ambitious.

Then, I see a horse. It is beautiful. It is brown, and it stands in front of the cube. The horse is very happy. When I see it, I want to run and sit on it. I want the horse to take me for a ride around the desert. I feel enthusiastic about the horse because I see that it is very excited about me too. This means that I'm feeling comfortable to be in a relationship. For me it is something natural.

Next, I see flowers. There are many flowers around the cube. Some of them are small, some others are very tall. They are colorful and they have dark colors like blue, red and purple. When I see them, I feel happy and I'm very excited. I want to touch them because they are beautiful and they have so many colors that I have never seen before. This shows that I have good relationships with my friends and relatives. I appreciate my friends very much, and together we explore new things.

Then, I see a very big storm from a distance. It is far away from the cube. It is above the small lake. It is fiery and the rain is very strong. I feel angry and I don't want it to come close to me because there are many lightnings. But I also feel a little bit happy because I want the storm to go only on the flowers because the water can help the flowers grow faster. This means that I don't like other people fighting and I get very angry of that. I want to find the good side of a problem, and I try to find the solutions of any problems that I have. I'm an optimistic person.

Vocabulary

• Use Comparative Adjectives to directly compare two elements (e.g., larger, smaller, more interesting, less significant).

• Use Superlative Adjectives when discussing more than two elements or highlighting the extremity of one (e.g., the most peaceful, the least populated).

• Use Phrases for Contrast such as however, on the other hand, in contrast, whereas, unlike, conversely.

• Use Phrases for Comparison like similarly, likewise, unlike, in the same way, both, just as.

Grammar Structures

• Use Comparative Sentences: e.g., "John’s cube is larger than Despoina’s, suggesting a more developed self-perception."

• Use Complex Sentences with Clauses of Contrast: Using although, even though, while, whereas (e.g., "While Eleanna sees her desert as calm and relaxing, Christianna’s is busy and vibrant.")

• Use of Modals for Possibility and Speculation: Particularly useful when interpreting symbolic meanings (e.g., "Christianna might see her relationships as fleeting, as indicated by the running horse.")

• Conditional Sentences: Particularly type 2 for hypothetical situations (e.g., "If John were to face his storm, he might find it less daunting than he imagines.")

  
  

  Example Paragraph:

  "Unlike John, who sees his desert as almost empty and shows how unique he feels, Christianna finds her desert to be lively and full of people, showing she likes being around others.

  While John’s empty desert suggests he feels different from others and wants to learn more about the world, Christianna’s busy desert filled with people and activities shows she enjoys being social.

  
  

  Additionally, John’s cube changes from being hard to see through to clear, which shows he likes to think deeply about things. This is very different from Christianna’s shiny cube that is easy to approach and fun, showing her playful side.

  
  

  These differences not only show how John and Christianna see themselves differently, but also how they interact with the world around them."

  
  

  Advanced level:

  "Unlike John, who perceives his desert as almost barren and reflective of his unique worldview, Christianna finds her desert to be vibrant and social, indicative of her outgoing personality.

  
  

  While John’s sparse desert suggests he feels distinct from his peers and interested in exploring more about the world, Christianna’s lively desert filled with people and activities demonstrates/displays/portrays/signifies/represents her comfort and engagement in social settings.

  
  

  Moreover, John’s visualization of a transparent, yet opaque cube, underscores/highlights/underlines/emphasizes his introspective nature, contrasting sharply with Christianna’s playful and accessible glossy cube.

  
  

  These differences not only highlight John and Christianna's distinct self-perceptions, but also reflect their varied interactions with the world around them."

The cube represents myself.I haven’t find my true identity yet,so the cube is complicated. It is also different and special, so that means that I have a unique personality.As I can understand, I haven’t understand many things about my self and I am struggling to find who I am,maybe because I would like to fit in social teams,to be part of a group, so sometimes, I may pretend to be someone I am not. That’s why the more I run,the more the cube moves away.

The storm that I have created in my mind represents the obstacles or problems and dealing with in every day life. That’s why I didn’t want to write at first, but then I reluctantly wrote it, without even knowing that it’s about my problems. The storm is very intense, so that’s why my problems are causing a chaos in my life and mind.

The flowers represent my social connections. Every time the wind is blowing, they aren’t moving off their position, so that means that even when I’m facing problems, my friends and family are next to me and they encourage me and supporting me to continue a journey into this chaotic world. That means that I have friends and family that they would do everything for me.They would put their lives at risk if it was needed. I am very grateful that am surrounded by these people.