Question 36
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You are a young explorer who has just discovered a hidden valley where the plants glow at night. Write a descriptive paragraph of about 120 words, using at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch) and include one simile.
Answer Options
A.
The hidden valley unfolded before me like a secret garden, its hills carpeted with plants that glowed soft blue, their light shimmering like fireflies trapped in glass. A gentle rustle rose from the leaves as a cool breeze whispered through, and the air was sweet with the scent of night‑blooming jasmine, making my nose tingle. When I brushed a luminous stem, its surface was surprisingly warm, almost like the faint heat of a distant lantern. I could also hear the faint trickle of a hidden stream, its water humming over smooth stones, adding a melodic background to the night. The ground beneath my feet felt damp yet firm, the moss cushioning each step as if I were walking on a plush carpet. The sky above was a deep indigo, studded with countless stars that seemed to watch over this enchanted place. I stood still, feeling both awe and calm, knowing I had stumbled upon a place where nature performed its own quiet, luminous symphony, a memory I would cherish forever.
B.
The hidden valley stretched before me, its hills dotted with plants that glowed a pale green, their light flickering softly. A soft rustling came from the foliage as a cool wind brushed past, and the scent of damp earth filled the night air, making my nose tingle. When I touched a glowing stem, it felt cool and smooth. I felt a sense of wonder as I explored this quiet, luminous place.
C.
The hidden valley opened like a hidden treasure, its hills covered with plants that glowed bright amber, their light dancing like candles in the dark. A gentle rustle rose from the leaves as a breeze passed, and I could see the soft glow illuminating the night. I stood still, feeling awe at the sight of such beauty.
Correct Answer
D.
The hidden valley unfolded before me like a secret garden, its hills carpeted with plants that glowed soft blue, their light shimmering like fireflies trapped in glass. A gentle rustle rose from the leaves as a cool breeze whispered through, and the air was sweet with the scent of night-blooming jasmine, making my nose tingle. When I brushed a luminous stem, its surface was surprisingly warm, almost like the faint heat of a distant lantern. I stood still, feeling both awe and calm, knowing I had stumbled upon a place where nature performed its own quiet, luminous symphony.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The hidden valley unfolded before me like a secret garden, its hills carpeted with plants that glowed soft blue, their light shimmering like fireflies trapped in glass. A gentle rustle rose from the leaves as a cool breeze whispered through, and the air was sweet with the scent of night-blooming jasmine, making my nose tingle. When I brushed a luminous stem, its surface was surprisingly warm, almost like the faint heat of a distant lantern. I stood still, feeling both awe and calm, knowing I had stumbled upon a place where nature performed its own quiet, luminous symphony.
About This Question
This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 36.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.