Question 20
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a narrative of about 80‑100 words that begins with the sentence "It was the first time I had ever seen the sea." The narrative should describe a memorable experience and include a clear ending.
Answer Options
A.
It was the first time I had ever seen the sea. The water rose in towering gray walls, the wind howling like a wild animal as the clouds churned above. I clutched the wooden railing of the pier, feeling the spray sting my face, and watched a lone gull battle the gusts. Suddenly a flash of lightning illuminated a distant lighthouse, its beam cutting through the gloom. When the storm passed, a calm hush settled, and I realized the ocean could both frighten and soothe my restless heart.
B.
It was the first time I had ever seen the sea. Dawn painted the horizon in pastel pinks, and the gentle waves lapped at my bare feet like a soft whisper. I knelt to pick up a smooth seashell, its spiral pattern catching the light. A child nearby chased a crab, giggling as it darted away, and I felt a sudden surge of joy. By noon, the tide rose, washing the shell back into the water, and I understood that some treasures are meant to be shared, not kept.
C.
It was the first time I had ever seen the sea. The salty air filled my lungs as I stepped onto the dock, where fishermen mended nets and shouted greetings. I joined them, hauling a heavy rope until a bright red shoe slipped from the water and floated to the surface. We laughed, and the captain told stories of his youth, each tale ending with a lesson about patience. As the sun dipped, I returned home with the shoe as a souvenir, remembering that the sea teaches us to cherish simple moments.
Correct Answer
D.
It was the first time I had ever seen the sea. The horizon stretched endlessly, a shimmering ribbon of blue that seemed to touch the sky. I stepped onto the warm sand, feeling the grains slip through my fingers, and listened to the rhythmic roar of the waves crashing against the shore. Suddenly, a bright orange kite, tangled in the wind, swooped down and landed beside me, its tail fluttering like a startled bird. I laughed, untangled it, and watched it soar again, realizing that day had given me a new sense of freedom.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
It was the first time I had ever seen the sea. The horizon stretched endlessly, a shimmering ribbon of blue that seemed to touch the sky. I stepped onto the warm sand, feeling the grains slip through my fingers, and listened to the rhythmic roar of the waves crashing against the shore. Suddenly, a bright orange kite, tangled in the wind, swooped down and landed beside me, its tail fluttering like a startled bird. I laughed, untangled it, and watched it soar again, realizing that day had given me a new sense of freedom.
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This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Question 20.
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objective
questions from the
2017
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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