Question 45
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a narrative (150‑180 words) about a time you missed a bus but discovered something unexpected during the wait.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
It was a rainy Thursday evening when I sprinted to the bus stop, only to watch the number 27 pull away, its headlights disappearing into the mist. Frustrated, I pulled my coat tighter and settled on the cold bench. As I waited, a stray cat slipped into the shelter, shivering. I shared my spare sandwich, and the cat purred gratefully. Minutes later, a kindly elderly woman arrived, offering me a seat on her bicycle to the market. The missed bus turned into an unexpected encounter that reminded me that small kindnesses often arrive when we least expect them.
B.
It was a windy Friday night when I raced to the stop, just in time to see the number 27 disappear around the corner, its lights fading into the darkness. Irritated, I pulled my jacket close and sat on the cold concrete. As I waited, a street musician began to play a mellow saxophone tune, filling the air with jazz. I tossed a few coins into his case and listened, feeling the stress melt away. Minutes later, a delivery driver pulled up, offering me a ride in his van to the downtown market. The missed bus became an unexpected concert and a convenient shortcut home.
C.
It was a foggy Saturday afternoon when I sprinted toward the stop, only to watch the number 27 slip away, its engine humming softly. Disappointed, I huddled under the shelter and stared at the empty road. While I lingered, a small bakery opened its door, the scent of fresh bread drifting out. I stepped inside, bought a croissant, and chatted with the baker about the town's history. After finishing, a neighbor I hadn't seen in years waved from across the street, inviting me to join her for a walk to the park. The missed bus turned into a tasty surprise and a chance reunion.
D.
It was a drizzly Monday morning when I hurried to the stop, only to see the number 27 glide past, its doors closing with a sigh. Annoyed, I wrapped my scarf tighter and perched on the metal seat. While I waited, an elderly man dropped a leather wallet onto the bench. I picked it up, opened it, and found a photo of a smiling child. I handed it to the man when he returned, and he thanked me with a warm cup of tea from a nearby kiosk. Soon after, a friendly cyclist rode up, offering me a lift to the office. The missed bus turned into a small act of honesty that brightened my day.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
It was a rainy Thursday evening when I sprinted to the bus stop, only to watch the number 27 pull away, its headlights disappearing into the mist. Frustrated, I pulled my coat tighter and settled on the cold bench. As I waited, a stray cat slipped into the shelter, shivering. I shared my spare sandwich, and the cat purred gratefully. Minutes later, a kindly elderly woman arrived, offering me a seat on her bicycle to the market. The missed bus turned into an unexpected encounter that reminded me that small kindnesses often arrive when we least expect them.
About This Question
This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Question 45.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.