Question 7
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive paragraph (80‑120 words) that captures the atmosphere in a bustling open‑air market at dusk, using at least four sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch).
Answer Options
A.
At dusk the seaside promenade shimmered with a violet‑blue haze, the tide pulling back in rhythmic sighs. Lanterns along the rail glowed amber, casting trembling reflections on the wet cobblestones. The air was alive with the distant call of gulls, the soft murmur of waves lapping against the pier, and the occasional clink of a fisherman's net. Salty sea spray mingled with the sweet aroma of nearby street‑food stalls selling grilled fish and citrus‑scented pastries. Bare feet slipped over the cool, damp stones, feeling the gritty sand that clung between toes, while the cool breeze brushed skin with a refreshing chill.
Correct Answer
B.
As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, the market glowed with a warm amber hue, lanterns flickering like fireflies. The air vibrated with the clamor of vendors shouting prices and customers haggling, a rhythmic chorus that rose above the rustle of canvas awnings. Spices—cumin, cardamom, and smoked paprika—perfumed the breeze, mingling with the sweet scent of ripe mangoes. Hands brushed the coarse fabric of hand‑woven bags, feeling the grit of sand that clung to the stalls. The mingling of colour, sound, scent and texture made dusk feel alive and intoxicating.
C.
Evening settled over the marble floors of the grand library, casting long shadows between towering shelves. Soft amber lamps flickered, their glow pooling on polished tables like gentle fireflies. The hush was broken only by the faint rustle of pages turning and the distant sigh of a turning wheel in the catalog room. A faint scent of aged paper and polished wood drifted, mingling with a hint of coffee from the nearby reading lounge. Fingers brushed the smooth leather bindings, feeling the cool grain of the oak desks, while the quiet atmosphere wrapped the space in a serene, contemplative hush.
D.
As twilight fell, the central train station pulsed with a metallic glow, platforms awash in a wash of sodium‑yellow light. The clatter of rolling luggage and the hiss of arriving trains formed a constant, urgent soundtrack. Aromas of roasted coffee beans and hot pretzels drifted from the bustling kiosks, mixing with the faint metallic tang of oil. Travelers brushed past polished steel columns, feeling the cool, smooth surface under hurried fingertips. The echo of distant announcements reverberated, while the vibration of the tracks could be felt through the soles of shoes, creating a kinetic, electric atmosphere.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, the market glowed with a warm amber hue, lanterns flickering like fireflies. The air vibrated with the clamor of vendors shouting prices and customers haggling, a rhythmic chorus that rose above the rustle of canvas awnings. Spices—cumin, cardamom, and smoked paprika—perfumed the breeze, mingling with the sweet scent of ripe mangoes. Hands brushed the coarse fabric of hand‑woven bags, feeling the grit of sand that clung to the stalls. The mingling of colour, sound, scent and texture made dusk feel alive and intoxicating.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2021
English Language
Question 7.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2021
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.