Neco 2019 English Language Question 78

The farmer, known in his village for his diligence, decided to [71] his produce early in the morning and head [72] to the town market. He caught the [73] that left at six, feeling the cool breeze as the sun rose over the hills. Upon arrival, the market was [74] with traders shouting prices and displaying colorful wares. Undeterred, he began to [75] his yams, tomatoes, and ripe plantains on a simple wooden table. The aroma of fresh produce attracted many customers, and the sight of the [76] on his stall convinced them to buy in bulk. He earned a good profit, [77] the weather turned hot and the crowd grew restless. Seeking relief, he [78] shade under a large mango tree while his assistants continued to serve the buyers. The customers left [79] for the quality of his goods and promised to return. Satisfied with the day's success, he counted his earnings and thought about future plans. Determined to improve, he decided to invest in better tools and promised to plant more varieties, aiming to expand his farm [80] soon.