Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 English Language Question 43

Practice objective / multiple choice question 43 from the 2020 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 43 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

Read the passage below and answer the four questions that follow. "Maya stood at the edge of the turquoise water, her board tucked under her arm. The waves rolled in, each one a rolling promise. She had fallen twice that morning, the sea pulling her down like a stubborn tide, but she laughed, feeling the sting of salt on her lips and the grit of sand between her toes. The gulls wheeled overhead, their cries echoing the rhythm of the surf. With a deep breath, Maya pushed off, her heart thudding in time with the surf, and for a moment she was riding the tide, weightless and free." (a) What does the phrase "riding the tide" most likely mean? (b) Summarise the main idea of the passage in one sentence. (c) Why does the author mention the gulls? (d) What can be inferred about Maya's attitude towards failure?

Answer Options

A. a) Struggling to stay afloat on the water; b) Maya gives up after falling and stops surfing; c) To introduce a humorous contrast with the sea; d) She feels defeated and avoids trying again.
B. a) Clinging desperately to the board; b) Maya watches others surf while she stays on the shore; c) To highlight the danger of the ocean; d) She becomes fearful and decides never to surf again.
Correct Answer C. a) Gliding smoothly on the wave; b) Maya persists at surfing, enjoying the freedom when she finally succeeds; c) To reinforce the rhythmic, lively sea setting; d) She is resilient and sees failure as a step toward success.
D. a) Treading water without progress; b) Maya is indifferent to the surf and merely passes time; c) To describe the gulls' migration pattern; d) She sees failure as a sign to quit the sport.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
a) Gliding smoothly on the wave; b) Maya persists at surfing, enjoying the freedom when she finally succeeds; c) To reinforce the rhythmic, lively sea setting; d) She is resilient and sees failure as a step toward success.

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 English Language Question 43. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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