Question 18
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Describe the atmosphere of a coastal town at sunrise, using at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell) and vivid adjectives. Your description should be no more than 120 words.
Answer Options
A.
The first light spills over the sleepy coastal village, painting the sky in shades of pink, amber, and lavender. Waves lap gently against the pier, their rhythmic hush blending with distant seagull cries, while the scent of salty sea‑air mixes with the aroma of fresh coffee from a nearby café, and the faint perfume of blooming jasmine from garden hedges drifts through the streets. Children's laughter echoes as they chase each other along the boardwalk, and the cool breeze carries a hint of diesel from the early‑morning fishing boats, creating a tapestry of sensations that envelops every passerby as the day awakens.
B.
At sunrise the harbor glows orange as the sun climbs, the water shimmers and fishermen ready their boats. The gulls call overhead while the town slowly stirs. The air feels cool and fresh.
Correct Answer
C.
At dawn the sky blushed pink over the sleepy harbour, the first light turning the sea into a sheet of molten gold. Gulls wheeled overhead, their cries sharp against the gentle hush of lapping waves. A salty breeze carried the faint perfume of sea‑weed and freshly baked bread from the open‑air cafés, mingling with the cool, dewy scent of wet sand. The town seemed to inhale the new day, its pastel houses glowing softly as the sun lifted higher.
D.
At dawn the dunes of the inland desert town glimmer under a pale gold sky, the sand stretching endlessly. A lone wind whistles across the barren landscape, stirring fine grains that sparkle like tiny stars. The silence is broken only by the distant call of a lone hawk. The air is dry and warm, carrying the faint scent of sagebrush as the sun climbs higher, promising another scorching day.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
At dawn the sky blushed pink over the sleepy harbour, the first light turning the sea into a sheet of molten gold. Gulls wheeled overhead, their cries sharp against the gentle hush of lapping waves. A salty breeze carried the faint perfume of sea‑weed and freshly baked bread from the open‑air cafés, mingling with the cool, dewy scent of wet sand. The town seemed to inhale the new day, its pastel houses glowing softly as the sun lifted higher.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2021
English Language
Question 18.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2021
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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