Question 44
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a diary entry of 250‑300 words from the perspective of a refugee child who has just arrived in a new country. The entry must:
1. Convey the child's emotions on arrival.
2. Describe at least two sensory impressions of the new environment.
3. Contrast a cultural practice from the child's homeland with something observed in the host country.
4. End with a hopeful statement about the future.
Answer Options
A.
15 March - I arrived today. The city is noisy and I feel tired. I miss home but I do not notice any smells or sounds here. I think about the food we ate back home, but I do not compare it to anything here. I end the entry without any hopeful thought about the future.
B.
15 March - I feel excited as I walk through the new country. The sky is blue and the buildings are tall. I notice the smell of fresh bread and the sound of traffic. In my homeland we ate with our hands, while here people use forks, but I do not describe any emotions about this difference. I finish with a statement about learning the language, but no hopeful outlook for my future.
Correct Answer
C.
A suitable entry might read: "15 March - My heart pounds like a drum as I step onto the bustling street of London. The air smells of rain and fresh coffee, while the cold wind bites my cheeks. Back home, we ate dinner together on a low mat, sharing stories; here I see children eating alone at tables, their meals wrapped in paper. I miss the sound of my mother's lullaby, but I hear a kind woman smile and offer me a warm biscuit. I feel scared, but also a tiny spark of excitement. Tomorrow, I will learn the words for ‘friend' in this new language. I believe I can build a new home here."
D.
15 March - My heart beats fast as I step onto the streets of London. The air smells of diesel and the wind is cold. Back home we celebrated festivals with fireworks, which is the same as the fireworks I saw in the city's skyline, so there is no real contrast. I feel scared and end with: "I hope tomorrow will be the same as today."
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
A suitable entry might read: "15 March - My heart pounds like a drum as I step onto the bustling street of London. The air smells of rain and fresh coffee, while the cold wind bites my cheeks. Back home, we ate dinner together on a low mat, sharing stories; here I see children eating alone at tables, their meals wrapped in paper. I miss the sound of my mother's lullaby, but I hear a kind woman smile and offer me a warm biscuit. I feel scared, but also a tiny spark of excitement. Tomorrow, I will learn the words for ‘friend' in this new language. I believe I can build a new home here."
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 44.
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objective
questions from the
2024
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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