Question 46
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You have visited a bustling city market that is full of colour, sound and movement. Write a descriptive paragraph of about 130‑150 words that brings the scene to life for the reader. Your description should include at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell or touch) and use vivid adjectives to create a strong atmosphere.
Answer Options
A.
The market thrummed with activity as stalls showcased heaps of crimson peppers, amber apricots and forest‑green basil that sparkled in the bright daylight. Aromas of sizzling kebabs, sweet pastries and rain‑kissed stones drifted around, while a chorus of haggling voices rose like a wave of drums. Children chased bubbles across the pavement, their fingertips grazing the rough wooden tables, and a sudden flash of fireworks sent ripples of light through the crowd, painting the ordinary market with a burst of colour, sound and scent.
Correct Answer
B.
The market thrummed like a living tapestry, stalls spilling over with piles of ruby‑red chilies, golden mangoes and emerald‑green herbs that glittered under the midday sun. The air was a heady mix of sizzling street‑food, incense and fresh rain on wet cobbles, while the constant chatter of haggling voices rose and fell like a chorus of drums. Children darted between tables, their fingertips brushing the rough canvas awnings, and a sudden burst of laughter from a group of musicians sent ripples of rhythm through the crowd, turning the ordinary market into a kaleidoscope of colour, sound and scent.
C.
The market buzzed with a riot of colours, stalls overflowing with bright orange papayas, deep purple eggplants and sun‑yellow bananas that glistened in the harsh afternoon light. The scent of fried dough, spiced tea and damp stone mingled, while vendors shouted their wares in a melodic chant that rose above the clatter of wheels. Young boys chased each other around the woven tarps, their hands feeling the coarse rope ties, and a sudden burst of drumbeats from a street performer sent a wave of excitement through the shoppers, turning the scene into a vivid mosaic of sight, sound and smell.
D.
At the bustling bazaar, rows of canopies displayed piles of scarlet tomatoes, golden pineapples and jade‑green coriander that shimmered beneath the blazing sun. A fragrant blend of grilled meat, jasmine incense and wet earth filled the air, accompanied by the rhythmic clatter of carts and the lively banter of traders. Elderly women brushed past the silk curtains, feeling the smooth fabric, while a troupe of dancers twirled, their laughter echoing like bells, creating a tapestry of colour, noise and aroma.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The market thrummed like a living tapestry, stalls spilling over with piles of ruby‑red chilies, golden mangoes and emerald‑green herbs that glittered under the midday sun. The air was a heady mix of sizzling street‑food, incense and fresh rain on wet cobbles, while the constant chatter of haggling voices rose and fell like a chorus of drums. Children darted between tables, their fingertips brushing the rough canvas awnings, and a sudden burst of laughter from a group of musicians sent ripples of rhythm through the crowd, turning the ordinary market into a kaleidoscope of colour, sound and scent.
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This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2020
English Language
Question 46.
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questions from the
2020
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
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