Question 57
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the passage below and answer the three questions that follow.\n\n"The river that once sang a gentle lullaby now roars with the clamor of steel and concrete. Once a sanctuary for birds and children's laughter, the banks are now lined with factories that belch smoke, turning the sky into a permanent haze. Yet, every evening, an old fisherman still casts his net, hoping that the river will remember its former self."\n\n(a) What does the phrase \("the river that once sang a gentle lullaby"\) suggest about the river's original condition?\n(b) Identify the author's attitude towards the current state of the river.\n(c) Summarise the main idea of the passage in one concise sentence.
Answer Options
A.
(a) It suggests that the river was once loud, turbulent and chaotic, like a roaring beast.\n(b) The author expresses an optimistic, hopeful attitude toward the river's current industrialised state.\n(c) The passage argues that the river's modernization has boosted the local economy and should be celebrated.
B.
(a) It indicates that the river was originally dangerous and inhospitable, deterring any leisure activity.\n(b) The author adopts an indifferent, detached tone regarding the river's present condition.\n(c) The main idea is that fishermen have adapted to the changes and continue their livelihood despite pollution.
C.
(a) It portrays the river as a source of power and energy in its early days.\n(b) The author celebrates the progress brought by factories and views the industrialisation as positive.\n(c) The passage highlights the benefits of modernization for the community surrounding the river.
Correct Answer
D.
(a) It indicates that the river was once calm, peaceful and pleasant, like a soothing song.\n(b) The author adopts a mournful, critical attitude toward the river's polluted, industrialised condition.\n(c) The passage contrasts the river's former natural tranquility with its present polluted state, emphasizing environmental loss.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
(a) It indicates that the river was once calm, peaceful and pleasant, like a soothing song.\n(b) The author adopts a mournful, critical attitude toward the river's polluted, industrialised condition.\n(c) The passage contrasts the river's former natural tranquility with its present polluted state, emphasizing environmental loss.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 57.
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2024
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
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