Neco 2023 English Language Question 71

Every Saturday morning, the [71] streets of Lagos transform into a vibrant tapestry of colour and sound. Traders set up their stalls before dawn, arranging fresh produce, fragrant spices, and handcrafted wares with [72] care. The air is thick with the aroma of grilled suya, fried plantains, and [73] bowls of pepper soup, drawing hungry customers from nearby neighborhoods. Among the crowd, a young woman named Amaka weaves through the aisles, her basket balanced on her head, searching for the [74] mangoes to sell at the upcoming school fair. She pauses at a vendor who offers ripe bananas at a bargain, then haggles [75] before agreeing on a price. As the sun climbs [76], traffic horns blare, and motorbikes zip past, weaving between pedestrians and parked cars. Despite the chaos, a sense of community persists; strangers share smiles and exchange greetings, knowing that the market is a [77] for many families. By late afternoon, the stalls begin to close, and the vendors pack their [78] goods, hopeful that tomorrow will bring another wave of eager shoppers. The rhythm of the market, with its highs and lows, reflects the [79] spirit of the city itself, promising to return [80].