Question 56
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You are standing on a balcony overlooking a bustling market at dusk. Describe the scene, focusing on sensory details, atmosphere, and the contrast between light and shadow. Your description should also hint at an underlying tension that the reader can infer.
Answer Options
A.
The balcony gave a panoramic view of a quiet courtyard where lanterns flickered gently, casting soft glows over neatly arranged spice jars and polished copper trays. The air smelled of fresh jasmine and distant sea breezes, while the only sounds were the occasional clink of tea cups and a distant lute. No siren wailed, and the crowd moved calmly, giving the impression of a peaceful evening without any hint of tension.
Correct Answer
B.
The balcony offered a front‑row seat to the market's evening chorus. Lanterns sputtered amber light, throwing long shadows across stalls piled with colourful fabrics, ripe mangoes and brassware. The air was thick with the perfume of grilled meat, cumin and fresh coriander, while the clatter of copper pots and the sharp cries of sellers blended into a lively din. A warm breeze brushed the skin, carrying the faint hiss of steam from a nearby tea kettle. Yet, beyond the bustle, a low wail of a siren rose intermittently, and a group of hurried strangers slipped past the stalls, their eyes darting toward the balcony rail that trembled ever so slightly. The juxtaposition of festive light and the uneasy murmur hinted at a tension lurking beneath the market's cheerful façade.
C.
From the balcony one could see a bustling market bathed in harsh white floodlights, the stalls illuminated like a factory floor. The scent was dominated by burning rubber and oil, and the clamor consisted of engines revving and shouted orders. The scene was purely mechanical, with no lanterns, no fragrant foods, and no underlying tension—just the steady rhythm of commerce.
D.
The balcony overlooked a deserted market square under a moonless sky, where only the occasional torch sputtered. The air was cold and dry, carrying the smell of dust rather than food, and the only noise was the rustle of wind through empty stalls. There was no crowd, no music, and certainly no tension, only an eerie stillness.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The balcony offered a front‑row seat to the market's evening chorus. Lanterns sputtered amber light, throwing long shadows across stalls piled with colourful fabrics, ripe mangoes and brassware. The air was thick with the perfume of grilled meat, cumin and fresh coriander, while the clatter of copper pots and the sharp cries of sellers blended into a lively din. A warm breeze brushed the skin, carrying the faint hiss of steam from a nearby tea kettle. Yet, beyond the bustle, a low wail of a siren rose intermittently, and a group of hurried strangers slipped past the stalls, their eyes darting toward the balcony rail that trembled ever so slightly. The juxtaposition of festive light and the uneasy murmur hinted at a tension lurking beneath the market's cheerful façade.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2022
English Language
Question 56.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2022
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.