Question 23
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive passage of 150-170 words that captures the atmosphere of a bustling market in Lagos on a Saturday morning. Your description must include at least three sensory details, one simile, and one metaphor, and it should convey the energy of the scene without mentioning any specific product names.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The market awakens before sunrise, a living organism that breathes in the humid air. Stalls burst with a kaleidoscope of bright fabrics that ripple like waves, while the chatter of vendors and buyers rises in a constant hum, as relentless as a river flowing through the streets. The scent of spices mingles with the sharp tang of fresh produce, creating an aromatic tapestry that clings to every passerby. Children dart between legs, their laughter snapping like firecrackers, and the rhythmic thump of drums from a distant corner sets a heartbeat for the crowd. Sunlight filters through the canvas roofs, turning the dust into glittering gold, and the whole scene pulses with an energy that refuses to be tamed.
B.
The market comes alive before sunrise, a breathing beast in the humid air. Stalls flash with bright fabrics, and vendors shout as buyers haggle. The scent of spices hangs in the air, and children run between legs, laughing. Drums beat somewhere, and sunlight catches the dust, making it sparkle. Energy pulses through the crowd.
C.
The market stirs before dawn, a giant heart pumping humid air through its veins. Stalls overflow with bright fabrics that sway, while vendors shout and buyers haggle in a steady buzz. The aroma of spices mixes with the sharp scent of fresh fruit, wrapping every passerby in a fragrant veil. Children weave through crowds, their giggles echoing, and drums thump from a corner, setting a pulse for the crowd. Sunlight slips through canvas roofs, turning dust into sparkling gold, and the scene thrums with an energy that cannot be contained.
D.
The market awakens before sunrise, a living organism that breathes in the humid air. Stalls burst with a kaleidoscope of bright fabrics that ripple like waves, while the chatter of vendors and buyers rises in a constant hum, as relentless as a river flowing through the streets. The scent of suya spices mingles with the sharp tang of fresh tomatoes, creating an aromatic tapestry that clings to every passerby. Children dart between legs, their laughter snapping like firecrackers, and the rhythmic thump of drums from a distant corner sets a heartbeat for the crowd. Sunlight filters through the canvas roofs, turning the dust into glittering gold, and the whole scene pulses with an energy that refuses to be tamed.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The market awakens before sunrise, a living organism that breathes in the humid air. Stalls burst with a kaleidoscope of bright fabrics that ripple like waves, while the chatter of vendors and buyers rises in a constant hum, as relentless as a river flowing through the streets. The scent of spices mingles with the sharp tang of fresh produce, creating an aromatic tapestry that clings to every passerby. Children dart between legs, their laughter snapping like firecrackers, and the rhythmic thump of drums from a distant corner sets a heartbeat for the crowd. Sunlight filters through the canvas roofs, turning the dust into glittering gold, and the whole scene pulses with an energy that refuses to be tamed.
About This Question
This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Question 23.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.