Question 54
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Describe the atmosphere of a bustling city market at dusk in about 120 words. Use at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste) to bring the scene to life.
Answer Options
A.
In the quiet library at dusk, rows of books stand like silent sentinels under warm amber lamps. The soft rustle of pages turning creates a gentle whisper, while the faint scent of old paper and polished wood fills the air. A distant hum of an air‑conditioner adds a low background tone. Patrons brush their fingertips over smooth book spines and feel the cool metal of reading lamps. This calm blend of sight, sound, smell, and touch transforms the evening into a tranquil sanctuary for study.
B.
The suburban park at noon bursts with bright sunlight reflecting off the green grass. Children's laughter rings out, accompanied by the occasional bark of a dog and the rhythmic splash of a fountain. The air carries the sweet fragrance of blooming roses mixed with the earthy smell of freshly cut lawn. Visitors feel the warm sand under their feet at the playground and the smooth metal of park benches. These vivid sights, sounds, smells, and textures combine to create a lively, sensory‑rich afternoon scene.
C.
The market awakens at sunrise, its stalls bathed in soft pink light. Vendors arrange fresh produce while the air hums with the gentle clatter of crates and the distant chirping of birds. The scent of fresh bread mingles with the sharp aroma of citrus, tickling the nose. Shoppers glide past, feeling the cool silk of hand‑woven scarves and the rough texture of wooden baskets. The early calm, combined with these sights, sounds, and smells, paints a serene picture of a market just beginning its day.
Correct Answer
D.
As the sun slipped behind the skyline, the market glowed with amber lanterns that flickered against rows of weathered stalls. The air buzzed with a chorus of hawkers shouting offers, the clatter of metal trays, and the occasional honk of a distant motorbike. Aromas of sizzling kebabs mingled with the sweet perfume of ripe mangoes and the earthy scent of fresh coriander, making the nose tingle. Shoppers brushed past each other, feeling the rough canvas of woven bags and the cool, smooth surface of polished copperware. The mingling sounds, smells and textures turned the dusk market into a vivid tapestry of urban life.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
As the sun slipped behind the skyline, the market glowed with amber lanterns that flickered against rows of weathered stalls. The air buzzed with a chorus of hawkers shouting offers, the clatter of metal trays, and the occasional honk of a distant motorbike. Aromas of sizzling kebabs mingled with the sweet perfume of ripe mangoes and the earthy scent of fresh coriander, making the nose tingle. Shoppers brushed past each other, feeling the rough canvas of woven bags and the cool, smooth surface of polished copperware. The mingling sounds, smells and textures turned the dusk market into a vivid tapestry of urban life.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 54.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.