Question 49
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the passage below and write a summary of no more than 50 words. Your summary must retain the main idea and include two implicit ideas that are suggested but not directly stated.
"When the city council approved the new park, residents expected a green oasis. Instead, the area became a concrete maze of pathways, with few trees and limited seating. Children, who once played in the old vacant lot, now have nowhere safe to gather. The council argues that the design encourages movement and reduces maintenance costs, but many feel the community spirit has been lost."
Provide the 50‑word summary and list the two implicit ideas.
Answer Options
A.
Summary (48 words): The council's new park was advertised as a green oasis but ended up as a concrete area with many pathways and limited seating, leaving children without a safe place to play. Officials claim it promotes movement and cuts costs, yet residents feel it harms community wellbeing.
Implicit ideas: (1) The design prioritizes efficiency over aesthetic value; (2) Residents' dissatisfaction may lead to decreased use of the park.
Correct Answer
B.
Summary (49 words): The council's new park, intended as a green oasis, turned into a concrete maze with few trees and little seating, leaving children without a safe play area. While officials cite movement and low upkeep, residents feel the design sacrifices community spirit and wellbeing.
Implicit ideas: (1) Cost-saving is placed above residents' quality of life; (2) The reduction of green space diminishes social cohesion.
C.
Summary (49 words): The new park, intended to be a verdant retreat, turned into a maze of concrete paths with minimal vegetation and seating, causing children to lose a safe play area. Council officials highlight increased mobility and lower upkeep, but locals argue it erodes community spirit.
Implicit ideas: (1) The project's design choices favor modernist aesthetics; (2) Residents feel excluded from decision‑making.
D.
Summary (47 words): Although the city council promised a lush park, the final design features extensive pavement, few trees, and scarce benches, depriving children of a safe gathering spot. While officials argue it encourages activity and reduces maintenance, many perceive a loss of neighborhood cohesion.
Implicit ideas: (1) The emphasis on low maintenance reflects budget constraints; (2) The lack of greenery may affect local wildlife.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Summary (49 words): The council's new park, intended as a green oasis, turned into a concrete maze with few trees and little seating, leaving children without a safe play area. While officials cite movement and low upkeep, residents feel the design sacrifices community spirit and wellbeing.
Implicit ideas: (1) Cost-saving is placed above residents' quality of life; (2) The reduction of green space diminishes social cohesion.
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2021
English Language
Question 49.
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2021
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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