Question 57
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
"When Dr. Amina finally opened the sealed vial, a faint, acrid smell escaped, curling around the lab benches like a warning. The solution, meant to stabilise the new catalyst, had turned a murky amber instead of the expected crystal‑clear blue. She stared at the precipitate forming at the bottom, her mind racing through the countless trials that had led to this point. A sigh escaped her lips, half relief, half disappointment, as she recorded the failure in her notebook, already sketching a new route.
What is the author's main attitude towards Dr. Amina's failure? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from the text.
Answer Options
A.
The author seems mildly amused by the mishap, treating it as a minor comic episode. This tone is suggested by the description of the "faint, acrid smell" that "curls around the lab benches like a warning," which could be seen as a humorous exaggeration, and by the observation that the solution "turned a murky amber," implying a light‑hearted take on the error.
B.
The author appears admiring of Dr. Amina's perseverance despite the failure. Evidence for this is the phrase "a sigh escaped her lips, half relief, half disappointment," which can be read as respect for her emotional resilience, and the mention that she is "already sketching a new route," highlighting her proactive attitude.
C.
The author takes a detached, almost indifferent stance toward Dr. Amina's failure. This is indicated by the neutral description that the solution "turned a murky amber instead of the expected crystal‑clear blue," which is presented without judgment, and by the simple statement that she "recorded the failure in her notebook," suggesting a matter‑of‑fact approach.
Correct Answer
D.
The author adopts a sympathetic yet realistic attitude toward Dr. Amina's failure. This is shown by the description of the "faint, acrid smell" that "curls around the lab benches like a warning," suggesting concern, and by the observation that "a sigh escaped her lips, half relief, half disappointment," which conveys empathy for her mixed feelings while acknowledging the setback.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The author adopts a sympathetic yet realistic attitude toward Dr. Amina's failure. This is shown by the description of the "faint, acrid smell" that "curls around the lab benches like a warning," suggesting concern, and by the observation that "a sigh escaped her lips, half relief, half disappointment," which conveys empathy for her mixed feelings while acknowledging the setback.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2022
English Language
Question 57.
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objective
questions from the
2022
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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