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The Land that Time forgot - Short opening Chapter Writing Tips Needed

Hi,

Please tell me any tips on writing the short opening chapter to any ordinary novel. Such questions come in my AS English exam.

How much story should I tell and how much description should I give in the short opening chapter?
Q. Write the short opening chapter of a novel called The Land that Time forgot. Create a sense of mood and place.

Please provide tips...