Question 45
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You are asked to give a spoken response of about 90 seconds to the prompt: "Describe a memorable journey you have taken, focusing on sensory details and emotions." Outline the key points you would include to ensure a coherent, vivid answer.
Answer Options
A.
Outline:
- Opening (10 s): Introduce the journey - "Last winter I took a flight from Lagos to London, hoping to see the famous fog over the Thames."
- Sensory body (60 s): Describe the roar of jet engines, the cool cabin air, the view of clouds from the window, the taste of tea served on board, the sudden jolt of landing on a rainy runway.
- Emotional thread: Convey anticipation, slight anxiety about jet lag, then wonder at the city lights, finishing with a sense of accomplishment.
- Conclusion (20 s): Summarise why it stays vivid - "That first glimpse of London reminded me that travel expands horizons, a feeling I cherish during new challenges."
B.
Outline:
- Opening (10 s): Introduce the journey - "In 2021 I trekked the Jos Plateau for three days, aiming to watch the sunrise from the highest peak."
- Sensory body (60 s): Mention the crunch of pine needles under boots, the thin mountain air, the distant call of eagles, the smell of pine resin, the gradual light spreading over the misty valleys.
- Emotional thread: Express fatigue turning into exhilaration as the summit was reached, ending with awe at the sunrise and a deep sense of solitude.
- Conclusion (20 s): Summarise why it stays vivid - "Reaching the peak taught me perseverance, a memory I draw on whenever obstacles appear."
C.
Outline:
- Opening (10 s): Introduce the journey - "Two years ago I drove from Lagos to Calabar, eager to taste the coastal cuisine."
- Sensory body (60 s): Talk about the heat of the asphalt, the salty sea breeze, the sound of waves crashing near the road, the taste of fresh pepper soup from roadside stalls, the gradual darkening of the sky as dusk approached.
- Emotional thread: Mention boredom turning into excitement as the coastline appeared, ending with a feeling of relief when reaching the harbor.
- Conclusion (20 s): Summarise why it stays vivid - "The endless road taught me patience, a lesson I recall whenever I face long projects."
Correct Answer
D.
Outline:
- Opening (10 s): Introduce the journey - "Last summer I took a night train from Lagos to Abuja, hoping to see the sunrise over the savannah."
- Sensory body (60 s): Describe the rhythmic clatter of wheels, the cool night air against the skin, the scent of diesel mingling with distant cooking fires, the changing colours of the sky at dawn, the feeling of anticipation building as the landscape unfolds.
- Emotional thread: Convey excitement, a hint of nervousness, then awe as the sun rose, ending with a sense of peace.
- Conclusion (20 s): Summarise why it stays vivid - "That sunrise taught me that every ending holds a new beginning, a feeling I carry whenever I face change."
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Outline:
- Opening (10 s): Introduce the journey - "Last summer I took a night train from Lagos to Abuja, hoping to see the sunrise over the savannah."
- Sensory body (60 s): Describe the rhythmic clatter of wheels, the cool night air against the skin, the scent of diesel mingling with distant cooking fires, the changing colours of the sky at dawn, the feeling of anticipation building as the landscape unfolds.
- Emotional thread: Convey excitement, a hint of nervousness, then awe as the sun rose, ending with a sense of peace.
- Conclusion (20 s): Summarise why it stays vivid - "That sunrise taught me that every ending holds a new beginning, a feeling I carry whenever I face change."
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 45.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.