Question 33
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Describe a bustling market at dawn in a paragraph of 100-120 words. Your description must (i) use at least three different sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste), and (ii) include a simile.
Answer Options
A.
At first light the market stirs as stalls unfold bright fabrics and gleaming fruits across the cobblestones. The air buzzes with the chatter of sellers and the clatter of metal trays, while the sharp scent of roasted plantains and fresh coriander drifts on the breeze. A cool mist kisses the skin, making the woven baskets feel damp under my fingertips. The taste of sweet mangoes lingers on my tongue as I weave through the throng, and the whole scene pulses with energy. Vendors shout the prices of spices, and the rhythmic beat of drums from a nearby stall adds a lively backdrop. Sunlight filters through the awning, casting golden patches on the ground.
B.
At sunrise the market blossoms like a painter's palette, stalls spilling vivid fabrics and polished fruits across the stone walkways. The air vibrates with the lively chatter of sellers and the clatter of metal trays as customers haggle. The bright colors dazzle the eyes, and the rhythmic calls of merchants create a constant hum. I feel the cool morning breeze brushing my cheeks as I move between rows, and the scene feels as bustling as a beehive. However, the description lacks the rich aromas and flavors that usually define the early market atmosphere. The occasional clang of a metal pot adds a metallic echo to the lively chorus.
Correct Answer
C.
At first light the market awakens like a kaleidoscope of colors, stalls spilling bright fabrics and gleaming fruits across the cobblestones. The air hums with the chatter of sellers and the clatter of metal trays, while the sharp scent of roasted plantains and fresh coriander drifts on the breeze. A cool mist kisses the skin, making the woven baskets feel damp under my fingertips. The taste of sweet mangoes lingers on my tongue as I weave through the throng, and the whole scene pulses with energy, as lively as a river rushing toward the sea.
D.
At first light the market awakens like a kaleidoscope of colors, stalls spilling bright fabrics and gleaming fruits across the cobblestones. The air hums with the chatter of sellers and the clatter of metal trays, while the sharp scent of roasted plantains and fresh coriander drifts on the breeze. A cool mist kisses the skin, making the woven baskets feel damp under my fingertips. The taste of sweet mangoes lingers on my tongue as I weave through the throng, and the whole scene pulses with energy, as lively as a river rushing toward the sea. Lanterns begin to flicker, casting amber glows that dance on the faces of early shoppers, and the distant call of a street musician adds a melodic backdrop that enhances the bustling atmosphere.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
At first light the market awakens like a kaleidoscope of colors, stalls spilling bright fabrics and gleaming fruits across the cobblestones. The air hums with the chatter of sellers and the clatter of metal trays, while the sharp scent of roasted plantains and fresh coriander drifts on the breeze. A cool mist kisses the skin, making the woven baskets feel damp under my fingertips. The taste of sweet mangoes lingers on my tongue as I weave through the throng, and the whole scene pulses with energy, as lively as a river rushing toward the sea.
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This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2023
English Language
Question 33.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2023
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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