THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA  NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA  CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

      022                                          ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

      Time: 3 Hours                                                   Thursday, 08^th November 2018 p.m.

Instructions

1.  This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D with a total of fourteen (14) questions.

2.   Answer all questions in sections A and B; and sections C and D as instructed under each section.

3.   Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room,

SECTION A (10 Marks) 

COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

1.  Read the passage below carefully then answer the questions that follow.

It was Saturday, the weather was cool. I was among the runners who were nervous. It was my first time to participate in such a famous event of the Olympic Games. In fact, it was my first time to be in Dar es Salaam, especially at the National Stadium.

The Stadium was full of spectators from all over the country as well as outside Tanzania.

There were other runners from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia. Somalia. Seychelles, Malawi, Namibia, Morocco, and many more. My heart was beating fast. I thought my fellow athletes could hear my heart beats. I was among the 15 Marathon runners representing their countries in this great race.

I came from one of the central regions in Tanzania called Singida, Kiomboi district. I managed to compete and succeed at all levels from the district, region, zone and now I am representing my country Tanzania. Although I had met the minimum time set by the international Olympic Committee, I knew that I could not do much more. However, in my heart, a voice told me that I can win. So, I did not give up.

The race started from the Airport to the National Stadium. The race was to cover fifty kilometres. An alarm to alert us was rang. We got ready, then, the gun was fired and we started the race. On the way to the National Stadium, there stood men with similar jackets as landmarks. Therefore, it was a matter of running, no worries of getting lost! Roads were cleared for runners.

At first we thought it was an easy task. Everyone ran very slowly. After about twenty minutes, everybody increased speed. We passed by crowds of people who were waving and shouting at us. I could not hear my name. Beside the road I saw a big sign board reading 40 km. "Forty more to go." I said to myself, praying that God may help me to win the race.

Up to this point, I guess I was the 10^th in the race. I felt very tired, my legs were aching, my chest and throat were dry. I felt as if I was burning, I could not breathe properly. However, deep inside me, something encouraged me to keep on going. I started singing silently, "Kikuku keep on and on and on...." In a way, the song gave me a little more strength. In a moment, I thought blood would rush out of my ears and nostrils. Anyway, I moved forward and left some more runners behind. Another sign board read 20 km. Ugh! I tried harder.

I was among the five marathon runners leading the race. I could read the names of their countries. They were from Kenya, Morocco, Namibia and Somalia. I knew I was the only Tanzanian; and others were now left a bit behind. A sign board read 10 km. This was another pushy 1 got, that there remained only 10 km? I must do it.

Suddenly, the Kenyan sprinter increased speed and started leaving us behind. He ran as fast as an antelope. The distance between him and me was now about 100 meters or so. I made a quick decision that he should be my target. I remembered all the field exercises, climbing hills, crossing valleys etc. All of which I had done while preparing for this event in Singida and some practices in Manyara. I had developed a technique to help me feel at ease and increased speed, even when I was tired. I had formulated a rhythm to go with my steps when

running. I noticed the distance between the Kenyan athlete and me decreasing. A sign board on the road read 5 km. "Only 5 km to the end." I muttered.

On the road, the spectators were shouting with excitement; "Tanzania! Tanzania! Tanzania! Dont let us down...we are at home, mind you?" "Keep on! Make it!" I decided to use a little strength I had left within as we entered the stadium to finish the race. It was now a two-people affair. We were now about 100 meters from the finishing point. The Kenyan was about 50 meters behind me. I rushed forward. "It is now or never." I muttered to myself.

The spectators on the terrace were now on their toes. They were shouting at the top of their voices. I closed my eyes, raised my arms high and dashed on. Then something touched my chest. It was a finishing tape. When I opened my eyes, someone was holding my hand. "Congratulations Kikuku! You have made it!" he said.

Questions:

(a)   Choose the most correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the answer booklet provided.

(i) Why was Kikukus heart beating fast before the race?

1.  Because he knew his weakness in such races.
2.  Because he was afraid of the spectators.
3.  Because he had not participated in such a big race before. 
4.  Because he was the 15^th athlete in the race:
5.  Because he had never been to Dar es Salaam.

(ii) What helped Kikuku to be among the 10 leading athletes?

1.  The help of his own song
2.  The help of applauses of the crowd
3.  The spectators who stood on their toes 
4.  The help of the cheers from pedestrians 
5.  The loud singing before other athletes.

  (iii)    What happened when the Kenyan athlete increased the speed?

1.  It became easier for Kikuku to read his country name on a t-shirt.
2.  Kikuku used a technique to feel at ease and increased speed. 
3.  Kikuku challenged him with his techniques.
4.  All other athletes made Kikuku a target. 
5.  Kikuku ran as fast as an antelope.

  (iv)    How did the sign board read in a descending order?

1.  100 km, 50 km, 20 km, 5 km
2.  100 km, 40 km, 20 km, 100 meters
3.  50 km, 40 km, 10 km, 5 km
4.   60 km, 20 km, 15 km, 5 km
5.  40 km, 20 km, 10 km, 5 km.

  (b)  Complete the following sentences by using the right information from the passage.

 (i)       _____________  is a very famous event in the world.

(ii)       Kikuku thought that his blood would __________ 

(iii)     The marathon runners started off by running slowly because _________ 

2.   Read and summarise the following passage in five sentences in a single paragraph.

Drug abuse is the illegal use of drugs. It is a big problem affecting about 5% of the global population aged between 15 and 64 years. Drug abuse has negative health and social effects to an individual and society. In individuals, it can cause changes in mood as well as affecting ones perception and mental well-beihg. It also contributes to the increase of crimes and destruction of individuals, families and communities.

Many governments have been fighting against the prohibited products, trafficking and uses of the illegal drugs like opium, cocaine, heroin and cannabis. That is why most of them have in acted laws to criminalise drug abuse. In some countries such as China drug abuse can lead to death penalty.

Tanzania has taken several measures to combat illegal drugs including creating a law preventing drug trafficking. There is also cooperation with other countries such as Kenya and Uganda in eliminating the problem.

In combating drug abuse it is important to first eliminate the starter drugs like cigarettes that lead people into the use of more dangerous illegal drugs. For example, a cigarette produces nicotine which is highly addictive.

Some organisations are dedicated to eliminate addiction through prevention and rehabilitation. They use posters, pamphlets, CD ROMs and video to conscientise people that they can improve their life by abstaining from drugs and alcohol.

Lastly those who are already addicted are given special attention. In many countries there are rehabilitation and treatment centres for bringing the drug addicts to a situation where they are drug and alcohol free. However, this recovery plan depends mainly on the willingness of the drug addicts.

SECTION B (20 Marks)

PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all questions in this section.

3.    Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.

(a)  She finished her work. Then she went home. (Begin with: Having ____ 

(b)  She went out very early. She wanted to catch the first bus. (Re^awrite using: because)

(c)  Can we meet tomorrow? (Rewrite into indirect speech)

(d)  My brother has a pen friend from the Netherlands. (Rewrite using: the nationality of the pen friend)

4.   Using the words below, complete the given expressions. inspector, farmer, driver, authoress, magistrate, librarian, news reporter, electrician

(a)  A person whose job is to visit schools, factories to check that rules are being observed, obeyed and that standards are accepted is called__________ 

(b)  A person who is in charge of or works in a library is called ____ 

(c) A woman who writes books is called _____ 

(d)  A person whose job is to connect, repair electrical equipment like cables, wires in a house, car or machine is called__________ 

5.  Choose the most appropriate word from the given list to fill in the blank spaces in the given sentences. whose, which, whole, myself, you, ourselves, quite, it

(a)  Nandipa has spent her _____ life in a boarding school from standard Ito form six.

(b) When thieves came at night, we locked _____ in the rooms.

(c)  We were studying in ______ an old class.

(d)  A widower is a man _______ wife is dead.

6.  In each of the following sentences, one word is wrong. Identify the wrong word and replace it by writing the correct word.

(a)   Kitchen is good meat.

(b)  His uncle is a hat surgeon.

(c)  May I have a peace of chalk.

(d)  This is not a light place for you to stay.

7.   Complete the sentences using the information provided about Jumas life history.

1984 - 1990 - at Mtakuja primary school.

1991 - 1997 - at Malwe high school.

2000 - 2004 joined university of Dar es salaam. 

2004 - 2007 - English teacher at Muka secondary school. 

2008 - got married.

For example: In 1984 to 1990, Juma was studying at Mtakuja primary school.

( a ) I n 1 9 9 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

( b ) I n 2 0 0 3  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

( c ) I n 2 0 0 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

( d ) I n 2 0 0 8 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

SECTION C (30 Marks) 

LANGUAGE USE 

Answer questions 8,9 and two of the four given alternatives in question 10.

8.    Re-arrange the following five sentences into a logical sequelice to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letter in the answer booklet provided. Use the following format for your answers.

A.       It was so unfortunate that the man died in Aminas house because of drunkenness.

B.       Amina was struggling to support him to get into the house and I went to help her.

C.       One day I saw her coming back home with a man.

D.       There was a certain girl living near our house, she was known as Amina Matanuzi.

E.        The man was so drunk that he could not walk on his own and he looked so terrible.

9.  Match each expression in List A with the correct word from List B by writing the corresponding letter beside the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided. Use the following format for your answers.

10.  Answer two questions from the four alternatives A, B, C and D.

A.  Imagine that you have completed your final examinations and your father has arranged for you a trip to Arusha to visit your aunt. Write a letter to your friend requesting him/her to spend one week with you at your aunts place. Sign your name as Mazoea Mengo.

B.   Imagine that you were invited to attend. "The Day of an African Child", which is celebrated on 6^th June, every year at the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) premises. As an expert in special Education for Children, write your speech about " Child Labour" in not less than 250 words.

C.    Write a composition of not less than 250 words on the title, "The first day I boarded a train to Mwanza" .

D.   Write an invitation card to request your 10 best friends to attend your birthday party at your home and outline the format of writing telephone messages for those who will call for excuse. Use fictitious names.

SECTION D (40 Marks)

RESPONSE TO READING -

Answer two questions from this section. One question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and short stories or plays.

LIST OF READINGS

NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES

11.  Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow:

My husband laughs at me

Because I cannot dance white mens dances;

He despises Acoli dances

He nurses stupid ideas

That the dances of his people are sinful, That they are mortal sins.

I am completely ignorant Of the dances of foreigners And I do not like it.

Holding each other

Tightly, tightly

In public I cannot.

I am ashamed.

Dancing without a song Dancing silently like a wizards, Without respect, drunk.....

If someone tries

To force me to dance this dance

I fill like hanging myself Feet first!

I wish I could become

A.      meteorite And I would know Where to fall!

Questions:

(a)   What is the poem about?

(b)  How many stanzas are in the poem?

(c)   Is the persona happy in this poem? Jive a reason for your answer.

(d)  Is the poem relevant to your society? Give a reason for your answer.

(e)   What is the lesson learnt from the poem?

(f)   What type of poem is this?

(g)  Comment on the language used in the poem.

(h)   What is the possible theme in the poem? (i) How many verses are in the poem? (j) What is the tone of the poet?

12.    Using two poems that you have studied in this section, discuss the effects of selfishness among the leaders in developing countries. Give four points from each poem.

13.  Figures of speech are used not only to make the work of art beautiful, but also to convey the message intended by the playwright to the readers. Validate this statement using two plays that you have studied in this section. Give four points from each reading.

14.    Analyse the source of conflicts in the two novels that you have studied in this section, giving four points from each reading.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 

022      ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For Both School and Private Candidates Only)

Time:  3 Hours              Wednesday, 01^stNovember 2017 p.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D with a total of fourteen (14) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B; and sections C and D as instructed under each section.
3. Cellular phones, calculators and any unauthorised materials  are not allowed in the examination room.
4. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).              

SECTION A (10 Marks)  

COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

1.         Read the passage below carefully then answer the questions that follow.

Two twins, Doto and Kulwa lived in the village of Lulindi. They grew and played together. At the age of twenty, they became independent young men. They then parted wishing each other a prosperous life.

Dotto served in the chiefs palace and became a trusted friend of chief. his brother travelled to a distant land and built his workshop along the road, where he worked as a shoe-maker. Customers flocked to him because his prices were low compared to others around.

One evening, the chiefs spies brought some news that the chief of the nearby village Lilanda is planning to invade him. Dotto was present when the spies disclosed this bad news to the chief. "Let us gather in a large army and ambush him at once!", the chief said angrily, "You see that is the best technique to win a war", his advisor commented. But Dotto advised the chief differently, "Your honour, peace is the most valuable thing that we should protect in our land He further advised him not to believe everything that the spies told him. Finally Dotto said, "I will go to the Lilanda chiefs village personally to verify this information."

The chief agreed but he told him to return after seven days. "On the seventh day if you havent reported back, we shall know that, they have killed or retained you. In this situation we will have no other option but to attack the village", the chief insisted.

When he reached the Lilanda chiefs palace, he discovered that the information which was brought by the spies was not true. In fact, the Lilanda chief was shocked to hear of the allegations, and shouted, "That is nonsense!"

The next morning he sent Dotto back with presents and a letter to his fellow chief and insisted by saying that, "Go and tell my good friend that, I have never had anything against him and it will never happen". In the evening Dotto started his journey back home but he lost his way because it was dark and stormy. He wandered in the wilderness for five days. On the sixth day, he was tired, hungry and sick, his clothes were torn and his shoes were broken. He kept walking in the scorning sun, later on, he could no longer walk. He fell down and lost his consciousness.

When he woke up, he saw someone standing beside him, Dotto could not recognise him. This person helped him to the nearby hut where he was fed and clothed. When he gained his strength, he looked carefully to his host and discovered that, it was his brother Kulwa. They embraced in tears. After narrating the whole episode, Dotto requested his brother to make him a simple pair of shoes which would enable him to walk faster to the chief. In two hours, shoes were ready and Dotto put them on, ready to leave. "I wish you could stay longer, but for the sake of the peace, go and report my brother", said Kulwa.

At home the chiefs hope was diminishing. It was noon of the seventh day where the chief was with his advisor. The advisor said, "Certainly they have killed him". As the sun went down the hills, the chief could no longer wait. He ordered his commanders to get ready for a war in two hour. After an hour Dotto arrived with the good news and the chiefs spies were detained for 20 years in prison for deceiving the chief.

Questions

(a) Choose the most correct answer from among the alternatives given and write its letter in your answer booklet.

(i) What happened when Kulwa and Dotto said goodbye to each other?

1. Their lives became miserable.
2.  They parted each one to his own destination.
3.  They went somewhere to open a shop.
4. They were sad to be separated.
5. They went to serve chief’s palace.

(ii) Kulwa worn more favour from the customers than his colleagues around because 

1. his price were reasonable.
2. his workshop was along the road. 
3. he was cheerful to his customers 
4. he kept promises to his customers. 
5. of using genuine leather materials.

(iii)Who brought the information that the Lilanda chief wanted to invade Lulindi village?

1. Dotto’s brother
2. Lilanda villages
3. Lilanda chief
4. Lulindi villagers
5. Chief’s spies

(iv) When did Dotto return from Lilanda village?

1. On the second day
2. On the third day
3. On the fourth day
4. On the fifth day
5. On the seventh day

(b)Complete the following sentences with the right information from the passage.

(i)  A person with Dotto’s Characters and attitude may be called _____________.

(ii) Two people born together, nearly the same time and from the same mother are called ________________.

(iii) Kulwa was involved in the business of ________________.

2.  Read and summarize the following passage in five sentences in a single paragraph.

The vast majority of men throughout history have lived close to the land, in rural villages or tribal groupings that were bound by age-old traditions. Life moved slowly there, and changes lagged far behind those of the fast-paced cosmopolitan centres.

Beginning in the nineteenth century, however, urbanisation accelerated rapidly as a result of the Industrial Revolution. By now, more than half of the population of North America and almost half of the population of Australia and New Zealand live in cities of at least 100,000 people. In South america and Europe about one third of the people live in cities of at least 100,000 people. Only Asia and Africa remain overwhelmingly rural, with 90 percent of the people still living in agricultural villages and on farms. But even with picture is beginning to change.

The speed with which urbanisation is now taking place stands in sharp contrast to the very gradual development of cities over thousands of years. Today there is accelerated pace of urbanisation, with its accompanying technological changes, which has the effect of uprooting people, destroying ancient traditions and beliefs, and breeding instability. For example, the urbanisation and industrialisation taking place in India is helping to break down the cast system that has regulated Indian life for thousands of years.

SECTION B (20 Marks) PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.

1. “Why do you waste your time?” (Rewrite into indirect speech)
2. He is concentrating in Mathematics. He does not want to fail. (Rewrite using: so that)
3. The secretary was busy with files, she could not type our letter. (Begin with: Being busy ___).
4. An american shot the film last year. (Rewrite into passive)

 4.Using the words below, complete the following expressions. Chef, tailor, airhost, secretary, student, manager, customer

1.  A person whose job is to make clothes like suits for an individual customer is called __________.
2. A male flight attendant is called __________.
3. A person that buys something from a shop or business is called __________.
4. A person whose profession is to cook in the hotel or restaurant is called __________.

5.   Fill in the blank spaces with the appropriate articles where necessary.

1. I need to buy __________ orange.
2. Kilimanjaro is __________ highest mountain in Africa.
3. Our President was once __________ member of Parliament.
4. Will you lend me __________ book I saw you reading yesterday?

6. In each of the following sentences, one word is wrong. Identify the wrong word and replace it by writing the correct word.

1. Our grandfather had a long bed which had not been shaved for years.
2. The headmaster’s car is packed under the tree.
3. My son hut his leg when he was running.
4. Chausiku is a very reach woman. She owns one of the five stars hotel.

7.Study Lina’s time-table below and compose four grammatically correct sentences.

For example: Lina wakes up at 5.00am.

(a)       _____________________

(b)      _____________________

(c)      _____________________

(d)     _____________________

 SECTION C (30 Marks) LANGUAGE USE

Answer questions 8, 9 and two of the four given alternatives in question 10.

8.Re-arrange the following five sentences into a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letter in the answer booklet provided. Use the following format for your answers.

1. He was born in 1973, in Karumekenge Village.
2. He finished his first degree in 1997.
3. He started his primary education in 1980.
4. Since 1998, he is working with the family company.
5. The first born in our family is Yoshia.

9.Match each expression in List  A with the correct word from List       B by   writing its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet(s) provided. Use the following format for your answers.

10. Answer two questions from the four alternatives A, B, C and D.

A.(a) Write an invitation card to form two parents to attend the class party for their children who had good performance in the examination.

(b) Outline the format of writing telephone messages for those who will call for excuse.

B. Imagine that you have been elected to be a Chairperson of Mwananchi street. The street has a total number of 50 houses. It has a lot of problems that need to be solve. Write a speech to be presented in a meeting to address those problems in eight points. 

C.   By giving eight reasons, write an essay on “Why women throw away their young babies” in not less than 250 words.

   D.Imagine that you have been employed in one of the Chinese industry for about a year now and you are getting hardships. Write a letter to your sister explaining about the hardship you are going through and ask her to secure another job for you elsewhere. Sign your name as Amani Tumaini.           

SECTION D (40 Marks) 

RESPONSE TO READING

LIST OF READINGS

NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES

11.       Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow:

He read medicine,

Specializing in the tooth

And graduated, with honours

With new thesis

To cure the aching malady.

"Our teeth shall be all right"

People chanted, welcoming his services.

And he started work, prompt and immediate. They brought him all the teeth they had Decaying teeth, aching teeth, strong teeth.

And he started working on their jaws

Diligently pulling out every tooth

From the jaws of every mouth, And they paid him with meet

Which now they could not eat.

And so on went the dentist

Making heaps and heaps of teeth

Useless. Laying them waste

Without fear that soon,

Very soon indeed,

He would have no teeth to attend to

No tooth for which to call himself a dentist.

Questions:

1. Suggest the title of this poem.
2. What is the poem about?
3. What type of poem is this?
4. Describe the form of this poem.
5. Analyse two musical features used in this poem.
6. What are the possible two themes in this poem?
7. What message do we get from this poem?
8.  Comment on the selection of words in the poem.
9. What is the mood of the poet.
10. Does the poem have any relevance to your society? Give reason for your answer.

12. With reference to two poems that you have read in this section, show how the poets have addressed the issue of leaders’ irresponsibility. Give four points from each poem.

13.Analyse the causes of conflicts in the two plays that you have studied in this section. Give four points from each reading.

14. Figures of speech are used by novelists to colour their literary works. Analyse the effectiveness of these elements in presenting the message by referring to the two novels that you have studied. Give four points from each novel.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL 

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

022  ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For Both School and Private Candidates Only)

Time: 3 Hours Tuesday, 01^st November 2016a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B; and sections C and D as instructed under each section.
3. Cellular phones and calculators are not allowed in the examination room.
4. Write your ExaminationNumber on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTIONA (10 Marks)

COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

1. Read the passage below carefully then answer the questions that follow.

In the area where water is not enough throughout the year, the farmer has to use the available materials to conserve soil moisture. The soil moisture can be preserved by using dry materials that can be applied as a carpet on the ground or plant hedges which will prevent the available moisture to be dried up by the sun especially during dry seasons.

However, care must be taken not to plant hedges which will compete with the plants for consumption of soil nutrients. The trees planted should not be too close to the plants, but just to create shading to the plants in the field.

The application of dry materials in the field, not only conserves the soil moisture, but also adds soil fertility through decaying of those materials. The decomposition of organic matters in the soil results in improving soil structure and hence high production of crops.

Apart from adding fertility to the soil, the decaying matters act as a soil cover to prevent soil erosion especially during heavy rains. It also suppresses weeds which compete with the crops in the field.

In the areas where farm manure or other fertilizers are not available, mulching materials can be the best supplement in the soil.

Questions

(a)Choose the most correct answer from among the alternatives given and write its letter in your answer booklet.

(i) When mulching material should be applied in the field?

1. During heavy rainfall throughout the year
2. When the rain or water is not available in the area
3. When different types of crops are planted in the same land 
4. When the farmers do not have fertilizers 
5. Throughout the year in different places.

(ii) How trees used as hedges or shades should be planted?

1. Should not be so close to the plants to avoid nutrients competition
2. Should be close to the plants to ensure shading
3. Should be planted by using manure
4. Should be planted very far from the plants 
5. Should be planted with mulching materials. 

(iii) Soil fertility is a result of what?

1. Decomposition of the field crops
2. Planting trees around the farm
3. Preservation of the soil moisture in the field 
4. APplying manure in the field.

(iv) Why is it important to apply dry matters in the soil?

1. It adds moisture in the soil
2. It creates the room for insects
3. It prevents heavy rainfall 
4. It prevents sun rays
5. It improves soil fertility.

(b) Complete the following sentences with the right information from the passage.

(i) The process of decaying of organic matter involves ________________. 

(ii) Application of dry matters on top of the soil acts as a carpet to avoid _____________.

(iii) The best supplement in the soil can be ______________.

2. Read and summarize the following passage in five sentences in a single paragraph.

It is very easy to acquire bad habits such as eating too many sweets, drinking too much or smoking. The more we do it, the more we like it. If we do not continue doing it we feel unhappy.

This is called the force of habit which should be fought by each of us.

One of the deeply rooted habits is the use of tobacco. Tobacco is now smoked or chewed by not only men and women but also youths all over the world. It was brought to Africa by foreigners from America. Smoking and chewing tobacco is not good and it is difficult to get rid of it once it has been formed.

Alcohol is taken in almost all cool and cold climates. It is unnecessary to anybody in any way. In Tanzania, there are people who use alcohol. The excessive use of alcohol should be avoided as it causes harm in many ways. It affects various organs, it weakens the liver and mental powers and lessens the general energy of the body.

SECTION B (20 Marks)

PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.

(a) If you do not study hard you are going to fail. (Begin: Unless __________).

(b) The coffee is too hot. No one can drink it. (Use: too …. to).

(c) Rose is tall like James. (Use: as …. as).

(d) In spite of the fact that it is raining heavily, Fatuma is going to school. (Begin: Despite__________).

4. Two of the given things are used by certain people in their daily activities. Choose two things and write them beside the people in the given list.

Things:

gun, thermometer, pen, rake, book, bullets, injection, car, train, cooking pot, water can

People:

(a) Student __________, __________.

(b) Soldier __________, __________.

(c) Doctor __________, __________.

(d) Gardener __________, __________.

5. Fill in the blank spaces with the appropriate prepositions provided. from, to, by, of

(a) I would abide __________ their decisions.

(b) The patient was suffering __________ ebola.

(c) Bongolala is afraid __________ dogs.

(d) Hawa was married __________ Selemani.

6. In each of the following sentences, one word is wrong. Identify and replace it by writing the right word.

(a) Our headmaster told us to make sure that everyone has paid the school fare.

(b) I don’t want to cat this tree today.

(c) His leg was hut when he kicked the ball.

(d) There was a red mark on her left chick.

7. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

Hamsa’s family has two children, who are Hawa and Amina. Hawa got married to Amani and

Amina got married to Musa. Hawa and Amani have two children Samweli and Anna, while

Amina and Musa’s children are Joshua and Zawadi. Joshua and Samweli are 25 years old, while

Anna and Zawadi are 20 years old. They are all graduates.

Questions

(a) What is the relationship between Hawa and Amani? (b) What is the relationship between Musa and Joshua?

(c) What is the relationship between Samweli and Anna?

(d) Samweli, Anna, Zawadi and Joshua are __________ of Mr. and Mrs. Hamsa.

SECTIONC (30 Marks)

LANGUAGE USE

Answer questions 8 , 9 and two of the four given alternatives in question 10.

8. Rearrange the following five sentences into a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letter in the answer booklet provided. Use the following format for your answers.

A. They were shouting to the bus driver who caused a serious accident.

B. On my way to the market, I met a crowd of people shouting.

C. Finally, the bus driver was taken to the nearby police station.

D. One day, I was asked to go to the market by my mother.

E. Two people who were on the motor bicycle died on the spot.

9. Match each expression in ListA with the word from List B by writing its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided. Use the following format for your answers.

10.  Answer two questions from the four alternatives A, B, C and D.

A. Write a letter to the General Manager, Arusha Posho Millers P.O. Box 444 Arusha, applying for the post of an Accountant as it was advertised in the Sunday News of 21^st April, 2015. Sign your name as Mzuri Kalumekenge and your address is P.O. Box 333 Chekereni.

B. Tanzania has been losing a lot of citizens in the road accidents. Imagine you were the Minister for Home Affairs, prepare a speech of not more than 250 words on the causes of these accidents. Give eight points.

C. Write an essay of not more than 250 words on the most important things to consider in making the environment beautiful. Give eight points.

D. Write a letter to the Guardian Newspaper on the article about “Malaria, The killer disease” in your area as it was published on 9^th May, 2015. Sign your name as Ajuae

Shida and your address is P.O. Box 444 Tanga.

SECTIOND (40 Marks)

RESPONSE TO READING

Answer two questions from this section. One question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and short stories or plays.

LIST OF READINGS

11. Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow.

Thin and red

Skinny and bald

The boy roars on the ground

Swollen stomach

Full of waste

Thin legs

Thin arms

Twitch

As the boy

Fights with flies

Over the empty plate

Ten years old

He looks older than ten

And younger than young

And so small

As he wriggles

Prisoner

Of his unproportioned body

“Mother” shouts the boy

When I grow up

I will carry a gun

And not a pen

“My son” shouts the mother You will never live to carry a gun There is no meat for us.

Questions:

(a) What is the poem about?

 (b) Who is the persona?

(c) What is the mood of the persona? 

(d) How many stanzas are in the poem?

(e) How many verses does the poem have?

(f) What are the possible two themes in this poem?

(g) Briefly explain the relevance of the two themes mentioned in (f) above to your society.

(h) What does the word “gun” symbolise? 

(i) What do we learn from this poem? 

(j) What type of poem is this?

12. “Poets like other literary artists have messages they want to convey to their readers through poems”. Discuss the statement referring to two poems you have read and appreciated. Give four messages from each poem.

13. Choose eight characters, four from each of the two plays you have read under this section and discuss their roles to the societies.

14. With reference to any two novels you have read under this section, explain how the behaviour of some of the characters affect the welfare of the majority in society. Give four points from each novel.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIANATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For Both School and Private Candidates Only)

Time: 3 Hours Tuesday, 03^rdNovember 2015 p.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B; and sections C and D as instructed under each section.
3. Cellular phones and calculators are not allowed in the examination room.
4. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (10 Marks)

COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

1. Read the passage below carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Trees play an important role in preserving and protecting our environment. They release oxygen in the air and absorb carbon dioxide. In this way they help to reduce the amount of pollution in the earth’s atmosphere. Trees plays the important role in the water cycle as they release moisture in the atmosphere through their leaves, in turn this helps the formation of clouds which bring rain.

Loss of trees can therefore be a cause of drought. In addition, at times where there is rain, trees can soak up much of the extra water and so, they help to prevent floods. Trees also help to prevent soil erosions, they work like nets trapping soil and stopping it from being washed away. In addition, fallen trees branches and leaves decay on the ground hence making soil more fertile.

An individual tree can be a home to all kinds of tree dwellers animals, mammals, reptiles, birds, insects as well as other plants. In thick forests, millions types of trees can be found. For example, in the tropical rain forest which occupy about 8 percent of earth’s land area are homes to over 50 percent of all animals.

In addition to these benefits, products from trees provide human beings with a thousand of items. Many fruits and seeds are eaten by humans and animals. There is also wood, people do thousands of things with wood. It is used in the construction of both traditional and modern buildings. There is also furniture, such as wardrobes, beds, tables, chairs, doors to mention but a few. All of these items are made of wood.

In streets, there may be all kinds of structures made of wood like signboards, telephone and electricity poles, fences and gates. Wood is also a source of fuel. Generally trees and its advantages touch every human beings and non­human beings.

Questions 

(a) Choose the most correct answer from among the alternatives given and write its letter in your answer booklet.

(i) Trees play an important role in preserving and protecting our environment because

1. they provide shade on both hot days and shelter on wet days
2. they protect the environment from pollution and the effect of weather
3. they provide fruits and seeds which are eaten by only animals
4. they make the soil fertile by producing oxygen and carbon dioxide
5. they absorb excessive moisture from the atmosphere.

(ii) Trees play an important role in the water cycle by 

1. increasing the amount of moisture in the atmosphere
2. absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
3. preserving the soil texture through its leaves
4. preventing the soil from being washed away
5. soaking up much of the extra water.

(iii) Loss of trees may cause drought because

1. the soil that is trapped by trees is washed away
2. there will be no branches and leaves to fertilize the soil
3. the clouds which bring rains will always be present
4. the amount of moisture in the atmosphere will be reduced
5. trees in most cases only prevent rain water.

(iv) Why trees are beneficial to humans?

1. They stop the soil from being washed away
2. They balance the amount of water in the soil and air
3. They release water from atmosphere
4. They provide home to all kinds of animals
5. They provide fruits, wood and fuel

(b) Complete the following sentences with the right information from the passage.

(i) Mention any of the four kinds of species that a tree can accommodate as home _______________.

(ii) Write down two major activities that trees do for preserving and protecting the environment _____________ and ___________.

 (iii) Modern houses can be constructed out of _______________.

2. Read and summarize the following passage in five sentences in a single paragraph.

Agriculture is the most commonly activity practiced by human. It involves the cultivation of crops and animal rearing. Agriculture can be done for subsistence or for commercial purposes. Even activities like storage processing and marketing of agricultural products are also regarded as part of agriculture.

Small scale agriculture is practiced on relatively small plots of land to meet both subsistence and commercial needs. It is characterised with the use of elementary tools such as panga and hoes to cultivate. Farmers often plant various crops as well as rearing animals in a single plot of land by using the labour provided with the family members. They also use organic manure from animals.

However, rapid population growth may affect the small scale agriculture as it leads to the reduction of the sizes of farms, overexploitation of the soil which results to soil infertility. It may also change from subsistence farming to commercial farming to meet the needs of the growing population.

Small scale agriculture has some advantages including growing of variety of food crops and rear animals on a single plot for both subsistence and commercial purposes. Farmers also earn income from selling any surplus they may have. The cost of farming is low due to the use of simple tools as well as land being acquired at a little or no cost at all since the land is mainly inherited.

SECTION B (20 Marks)

PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Re­write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.

(a) I hurried. I didn’t want to be late. (Rewrite using: so that)

(b) Had he faced financial problems, he would have paid the school fees. (Rewrite using: if)

(c) She worked very hard. She didn’t pass the interview. (Begin with: Despite)

(d) If you don’t work hard, you will never achieve your dreams. (Begin with: Unless)

4. Using the words below, complete the following expressions. Nurse, accountant, artist, teacher, thief, tenant, doctor

(a) A person who takes other people properties without permission is called __________.

(b) A person who paints pictures, signs and composes poems is called __________.

(c) A person who pays rent for the use of a room, building or land to the person who owns it is called __________.

(d) A person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts is called __________.

5. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate articles where necessary.

(a) The Earth moves round __________ sun.

(b) It was __________ honour for our school to be awarded the medal.

(c) My friend is __________ European.

(d) Pemba is __________ Island.

6. In each of the following sentences, one word is wrong. Identify and replace it by writing the right word.

(a) We are praying football.

(b) The baby fills cold.

(c) My herd is aching.

(d) The boy cut a glass­edge with a pair of scissors.

7. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

My name is Lilian. I live with my family in Tabora. My father is a Secondary School teacher. My mother is an accountant. My elder sister is a police woman. She works at the police headquarters. Uncle Thomas is my father’s brother. He’s a carpenter and a builder. He builds most of the Primary schools in the ward. His wife is a Secretary. Their three sons; Paul, David and Michael are drivers, and electrician and a plumber respectively. Their two daughters Magreth and

Rosemary work at the local hospital. Magreth is a Laboratory assistant and Rosemary is a nurse. Uncle Peter is my mother’s brother. He is a Professor at the University.

Fill in the blank spaces with the correct information from the paragraph.

(a) Lilian’s father occupation is a __________.

(b) Uncle Thomas son who is a driver is called __________.

(c) Uncle Peter is __________ at the University.

(d) The laboratory assistance is __________.

SECTION C (30 Marks)

LANGUAGE USE

Answer questions 8, 9 and select any two of the four given alternatives in question 10.

8. Rearrange the following five sentences into a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letters in the answer booklet provided. Use the following format for your answers.

A. Eventually the head of the school intervened, situation colmed down and they concentrated on their studies.

B. The head of the advanced secondary schools went for selection of students and they sent admission letters to the successful candidates to join their schools.

C. Form four students finished doing their National Examinations and went home with lots of stories to tell their sister, brothers and parents.

D. When they joined their new schools, they found it a bit difficult to settle down because of being teased and bullied by the old students.

E. NECTA had announced the National Form Four Examination Results.

9. Match each expression in List A with the word in ListB by writing the correct letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided. Use the following format for your answers.

10. Answer two questions from the four alternatives A, B, C and D.

A. Write an application letter for the following advertised job in the Sunday News, Monday, September 27^th , 2015.

JOB VACANCY

A progressive company is looking for a qualified computer technician (1 post) who is conversant with both maintenance and IT. The applicant should be a Form Four Leaver, fluent in English with an experience of not less than 6 months. The applicant should not be above 25 years of age and should be ready to work under pressure. Please include your referees.

All application must be submitted before February 28^th, 2016.

Write to:

The Director,

World Computers,

P.O. Box 1012,

MWANZA.

B. Imagine that you are the last born in your family of five children. Your parents are celebrating their 50^th Anniversary. Your brothers and sisters have chosen you to make a short speech on behalf of them. Write your speech of not less than 250 words.

C. Imagine you are working with Vodacom Tanzania. Vodacom is celebrating its 20^th birthday since it was inaugurated. As a public relations officer, you are required to write and invitation card to the selected officials to attend a dinner party. Also outline the

format of writing telephone messages from those who will call for excuses. Use fictitious names.

D. Imagine that you are in a debate club, argue for the topic "Trafficking of girls from rural to urban areas to be employed as house girls (housemaids) should be stopped" in not less than 250 words.

SECTION D (40 Marks)

RESPONSE TO READING

Answer two questions from this section. One question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and short stories or plays.

LIST OF READINGS

11. Read the following poem then answer the questions that follow.

The life at school I am not told

Is different from the life at home

At school

The hours are swallowed by studies

We study English, we study Geography

Chemistry, Biology and others.

We study!

In the classroom, in the library

In the dormitory, in the dining hall

In the assembly hall, in the chambers.

Study hard! Study hard!

For life roars like a lion

Hunting for any prey to swallow.

But something surprised me!

English!

The English language

You write this you pronounce that

Differently.

Questions:

(a) What is the poem about?

(b) Write the title of the poem in two words.

(c) Who is speaking in the poem?

(d) Give the meaning of two figures of speech used in the poem.

(e) What type of poem is this?

(f) Comment on the language used.

(g) Why repetition is used in the poem?

(h) What surprised the persona? Give reason for your answer.

(i) What is the theme of the poem?

(j) Briefly explain the relevance of the poem to your society.

12. With reference to two poems you have studied in this section, comment on the poet’s use of language. Give four points from each poem.

13. Using two plays you have studied in this section, discuss how some traditions, customs and beliefs contribute to misunderstandings and underdevelopment in a society. Give four points from each play.

14. In literary works, the titles enable the readers to understand the message(s) the writer wants to convey. Verify this statement using two novels or short stories that you have studied in this section.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 3 Hours Monday, 04^th November 2013 p.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.

2. Answer all questions in sections A and B. In sections C and D answer questions as instructed under each section.

3. Cellular phones and calculators are not allowed in the examination room.

4. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (10 Marks) COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

1. Read the passage below carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

The East African Community (AEC) is an intergovernmental organisation that is made up of five member countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. These countries cover an area of about 1.8 million square kilometres and, by 2005, the community had a population of about 100 million people.

Cooperation in East Africa started many years ago. Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda in particular have cooperation since the early 20^th Century. For example, there was the Customs Union between Uganda and Kenya in 1917, whereas, Tanganyika joined in 1927.

The East African Community itself has had a long history too. It was originally founded in 1967, but it collapsed in 1977, partly because of disagreements in the political philosophies of the three countries: dictatorship under Idi Amin in Uganda, socialism in Tanzania and capitalism in Kenya. Later on, president Mwinyi of Tanzania, Moi of Kenya and Museveni of Uganda signed the Treaty for East African Cooperation in Arusha, Tanzania on 30^th November 1993. They established a Tripartite Cooperation. The Cooperation embraced many areas including political, social, cultural, research and technology, defence, security, legal and financial affairs. On 30^th November 1999, a Treaty for the re­establishment of the East African Community was signed and it came into force on 7^th July 2000. Burundi and Rwanda joined the East African Community in 2007.

There are governance structures that serve the East African Community. The East African Court of Justice is the judicial arm of the Community. The Court oversees the interpretation and application of the 1999 Treaty that established the EAC. The legislation arm of the Community is the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The Assembly has 27 members who are elected by the National Assemblies of member countries. One of the functions of EALA is to debate and approve the budget of the Community. Since its inauguration, the EALA has had several sittings in Arusha, Kampala and Nairobi.

Though faced with numerous challenges, the EAC has had some achievements and has outlined some future plans. One key achievement is the introduction of the East African passport was launched on 1^st April 1999. This passport was introduced in order to make border crossing for East Africans easier. It is available at the headquarters of the respective immigration departments in Dar es salaam, nairobi and Kampala. Among EAC’s future plans is the introduction of a monetary union with a common currency, a common market and a political union.

Questions

1. Choose the most correct answer and write its letter in your answer booklet.

   1. Which of the following is a list of the member countries of the East African Community today?

   A Burundi, Congo, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
   B Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda and Burundi
   C Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and Malawi
   D Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania
   E Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

   
   

2. Why was the East African passport introduced?

   1. To easier border crossing for East Africans

   2. In order to help business men across the border

   3. So as to transport goods easier through the border

   4. For simplifying immigration processes at the border

   5. To identify people who are out of the EAC at the border.

(iii) What is the synonym of the word re­establish?

1. Rearrange

2. Readjust

3. Restore

4. Resettle

5. Relocate.

(iv) Why was the East African Community collapsed in 1977?

A Because of socialism ideology in Tanzania
B Due to different country philosophies
C As the result of dictatorship practices in Uganda
D The capitalism philosophy was the collapse reason
E Due to the weak leadership in the organisation.

2. Complete the following sentences with the right information from the passage.

   1. Write down the acronym EALA in full                         .

   2. Mention one forthcoming plan for EAC                         .

   3. The signing of the Treaty to re­establish East African Community was done                        

2. Read and summarize the following passage in five sentences in a single paragraph.

Soil erosion is a problem that causes concern world widely. This is because it has very bad effects on the areas concerned.

The causes of soil erosion are many and varied. Deforestation is one major cause of soil erosion. People cut down forests for various reasons; for example, for firewood and construction purposes. They may also cut down trees in order to make room for cultivation where land is scarce, and to get timber for commercial purposes.

Poor farming practice is also a cause of soil erosion. Overcropping is one of the poor farming methods. In many places, the same types of crops are grown on the same place over the years without any attempt to replace used up nutrients. These crops use up the soil nutrients and leave the soil loose and vulnerable to erosion by wind. People who cultivate on hillsides or sloppy areas also contribute to soil erosion. When such areas are cultivated, the vegetation cover is removed and the soil is left bare. During the rains, running water easily washes away the soil down, to the lowlands.

In many places, people tend to overgraze. Many animals are reared on small pieces of land. The animals eat vegetations and leave the land bare. This makes it easier for the agents of soil erosion to carry away the soil.

The new development in agriculture and improved methods of farming has helped in prevention of soil erosion. In the sloppy areas, cover plants such as sweet potato vines are grown. The farmers practise contour farming and terracing. These methods ensure the running water does not carry away the soil to the lowlands.

Crop rotation and meaningful intercropping should be practised as they help prevent soil erosion by retaining the nutrients in the soil. Few animals should be grazed in a plot of land to ensure that overgrazing does not take place.

Afforestation is another measure used to control soil erosion. Where forests have been cleard by man or fires, new trees are planted. The roots of these trees hold the soil and protect it from agents of soil erosion.

SECTION B (20 Marks) PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all the questions in this section.

3. Re­write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.

1. Whome do you want to see? (Re­write into indirect speech)

2. The girl is too clever to understand the book. (Transform the sentence by using so­that)

3. He was occupied with important matters. He had no time to see us. (Begin: Being occupied )

4. The president of Kenya came to Tanzania last year. (Rewrite using Kenyan instead of Kenya)

4. Choose the correct word from the given list below to fill in the blanks in the following sentences:

whose, that, any, whichever, him, I, me, who

1. My teacher gave me and                         the homework.

2.                         of you can do this assignment.

3. Mwasiti is taller than                         .

4. My father and                         are leaving to Europe tonight.

5. I know the girl                         left a message for you.

6.                         hand­writing is this?

7. This is the girl                         I talked about.

8. I shall give you                         you like.

5. In each of these sentences one of the words is wrong. Identify and correct them by writing the correct spelling for each word.

1. Goats eat backs of trees.

2. They are walking to school by foot.

3. We are matching to the office.

4. They bit me with a stick.

5. How march do you sell this mango?

6. You are supposed to study had for your exams.

7. Many of as are the best students in our class.

8. My hear is aching.

6. Using the words below, complete the following expressions.

guardian, trader, chef, grocer, dean, lawyer, keeper, journalist, deacon

1. A person who advises clients on legal matters is called                         .

2. A person who cooks in a hotel or restaurant is known as                         .

3. A person who administers the property, house and finances of another is referred to as                        

4. A person who sells household items is called                         .

5. A person who rank immediately below a priest                         .

6. A person who is a chief administrator of a college or university                         .

7. A person who looks after someone                         .

8. A person who is engaged in commercial purchase and sale                         .

7. Re­write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.

1. I am a teacher. (Re­write the sentence by using a question tag)

2. We are waiting for her. (Re­write the sentence by using present perfect continuous tense)

3. You should work hard to get a first class. (Begin: If )

4. I saw Martha talking to her mother. (Re­write the sentence by using when)

SECTION C (30 Marks) LANGUAGE USE

Answer questions 8, 9 and any two (2) in question 10.

8. Rearrange the following five sentences into a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letter in the answer booklet provided.

1. On our way to the air port, we reached a point where there was a heavy traffic jam which stranded us for two hours.

2. When we made a call home, we were told that he was taking bath at home, so we decided to go back.

3. I was so disappointed to arrive at the airport late because we did not find him.

4. I was told to go to the airport with my sister around 12:30 noon as he was expected to arrive at 01:00 pm.

5. It was Sunday morning when I heard the news about the coming of my brother from London.

9. Match each expression in List A with the word in List B by writing the correct letter beside the item number.

10. Answer two questions from the four alternatives A, B, C and D.

1. In not more than 250 words, write a narrative on “Unending journey”.

2. Write an application letter for the following advertised job in the Daily News, Friday, October 25^th, 2013.

   DRIVERS WANTED

   Applications are invited form mature Tanzanian citizens aged between 26 and 45 years.

1. Candidates must have three years experience with heavy commercial vehicles.

2. Driving licence class A, B, C, E; valid and stamped.

3. Height 176 centimetres and above.

4. A reference letter from a previous employer.

5. Certificate of Good Conduct.

Write to:

The Traffic Manager, Tanzania Bus Services Ltd.

P.O. Box 402300, DAR ES SALAAM.

3. Imagine that you were invited to your best friend wedding ceremony which was held at Lego Hotel on 23^rd February, 2013 from 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Narrate the incident in not less than 250 words.

4. (i) Using fictitious names, write an invitation card to request your friends to attend your father’s PhD graduation.

   (ii) Outline the format of writing telephone messages from those who will call for excuses.

SECTION D (40 Marks) RESPONSE TO READING

Answer two (2) questions from this section. One (1) question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and short stories or plays.

11. Read the following poem then answer the questions that follow:

    How is development To be brought brother

    When the people to whom We have entrusted power Are corrupt?

    
    

    I plead the stomachs of the privileged few Greater than the Rift Valley;

    They cannot be satisfied With a normal share

    I plead the thirst OF the minority

    Greater than that of the Sahara; No rains can satisfy it

    
    

    The majority plead Exploited Disregarded,

    
    

    But brother

    How development is to come?

1. What is the poem about?

2. Is the persona happy in this poem? Give reasons.

3. How many stanzas are there?

4. What are the possible two themes in this poem?

5. Show the relevance of the themes portrayed in this poem to your society.

6. Who is the persona in this poem?

7. What type of poem is this?

8. What is the message that is carried by this poem?

9. How many verses are in the poem?

10. Comment on the language use in this poem.

12. Differentiate poetry from other readings like novel.

13. Suggest lessons which can be drown from the two plays you have read under this section. Give four lessons from each play.

14. “The HIV/AIDS pandemic spreads like a burning fire in the forest.” Verify this statement using one novel you have read.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 3 Hours Monday, 8^th October 2012 p.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.

2. Answer all questions in sections A and B; and in sections C and D as instructed under each section.

3. Cellular phones and calculators are not allowed in the examination room.

4. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (10 Marks) COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

1. Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The rains in 1972 were the lowest in living memory. Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, sensed disaster as early as 1972 and warned of impending food shortages and possible famine.

Six months later, the governments of six Francophone countries jointly declared themselves a disaster area and called for international relief. Nigeria also declared parts of the north to be disaster areas and decided to launch its own food relief operation without outside help. Relief to the six Francophone countries was late and air flights could only reach the more accessible towns. The regions poor roads meant that vast areas never received relief. Thousands of nomads were on the move abandoning their land in the south.

Mr. Telesphore Yaguibon from Upper Volta described the situations as follows:

"Whole families line up for days for a few grams of sorghum. Shepherds deprive themselves of the last of their supplies of water and cows milk to give the calves one more chance of survival. Others simply choose suicide rather than looking on powerlessly while their flocks on which their very existence depends are totally destroyed "

But the drought disaster has ironically brought a glimmer of hope to the future of the endangered nomadic population of the Sahara. For a total war on drought has been declared and international agencies, governments, regional authorities, traditional rulers and the people are now preparing to move into the battle against the slow advancing Sahara desert.

The area was not always stricken by drought. Wall paintings using water colour on the wet plaster in Sahara caves depict scenes of pastoral life in the midst of what is now desert. Areas which are now unable to support the growth of vegetation were once tree covered savannas. Six thousand years ago big herds of cattle and antelope, giraffe and ostrich grazed on expansive grass land.

Man must take much of the blame for the blame for the present crisis. Overgrazing, the cutting down of trees and over cropping, have all over the centuries led to soil erosion turning good land into deserts. The goat has also done its worst in the Sahel zone, which has got a population of 30 million goats. The goat contributes greatly to soil erosion as it eats as much of the plant as it can; leaves, stem and roots. When the more juicy plants are consumed, it stands on its hind legs and eats leaves and barks of trees. The goat then does not merely eat: It destroys. The irony is that it is not even particularly useful to herdsmen, and could be easily replaced by sheep, which live in far great harmony with the environment.

Questions

1. Choose the most correct answer from among the alternatives given and write its letter in your answer booklet.

1. The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) warned of the famine disaster as early as 1972 because

   A it was its responsibility to ensure that people did not suffer from famine
   B the governments of the six Francophone countries were a disaster area
   C rains had been the lowest that year in the living memory
   D international food relief had not reached Francophone countries
   E nomads had moved to search for better areas in the south.

   
   

2. Big areas of the six Francophone countries did not get relief food because
   A Nigeria had launched its own food relief operation without help
   B nomads had abandoned their land and moved south
   C relief food was not sufficient for all people in need
   D relief operation was late and most urban areas were inaccessible
   E relief was not immediate and most areas in need were inaccessible.

3. According to the passage, the most endangered population was

   A people in northern Nigeria only
   B people in sub Saharan Africa
   C herds men in Africa
   D nomads in Sahel area
   E nomads in six Francophone countries.

4. The glimmer of hope that the endangered population got, came as a result of

   A the fact that the affected areas were once tree covered savannah
   B man’s acceptance to bear the blame for the current crisis
   C efforts of international agencies, governments and regional authorities
   D wall painting using water colour on the wet plaster
   E the little water and cow’s milk they had spared for their calves

2. Complete the table below with the information from the passage.

2. Read and summarize the following passage in five sentences in a single paragraph.

Beep, beep! Beep, beep! Hello, this is Mobile Phone speaking. How are you? I am a modern, young telephone, very popular because I can move anywhere, talk to anybody in the world and send text messages to people without speaking. I have a very good memory that enables me to remember the telephone numbers of many, saving messages from people and repeating them later to my owner is an easy task for me.

I would like you to meet my family. These are my parents, Mr and Mrs Dial Phone. They are land Lines, live in the house, talk to people anywhere in the world but they can not leave the house.

They receive messages but the ability to send is not within them. Dial Phone used to be very popular but these days most people prefer me.

My great­grandparents, Mr and Mrs Mouth Piece Phone are very famous, live in the museum, very proud because they were one of the first kind of telephones. Before they were born people had to write letters or take messages by hand to communicate with each other. These are very simple machines and in their days could only speak to people nearby.

I am getting married next year. My fiancee, Malaika Phone and I hope to have three or four young Video Phones. Bye, bye! I will speak with you soon.

I am back again. Our full family name is Telephone. It is made from two very old Greek words, Tele­ means "far away" and phone means "voice". So telephone means "a voice from far away."

Landline telephones like my parents and grandparents are connected by telephone wires. An electrical current passes along these wires. When you speak into a telephone microphone, the electric current changes and causes vibrations in the ear piece at the other end so the person receiving can hear what you say. I work in the same way but instead of using telephone wires I use a small radio transmitter. Radio signals are transmitted from me to one of my friends so our owners can talk to each other.

SECTION B (20 Marks) PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all the questions in this section.

3. Write the activities done by the following people in the answer booklet provided.

1. Vendor             .

2. Tour guide             .

3. Cyclist             .

4. Foreman             .

4. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate articles “a, an, and the” where necessary.

When I was at school a few years ago, I was (i)             best student in my class. Whenever I was given (ii)             test, I scored full marks. When (iii)             best students were given an opportunity to participate in (iv)             essay writing competition, I won (v)             prize. (vi)             teacher who was dealing with

(vii)             essay writing competition was given (viii) prize too.

5. Read the passage below and then answer the questions that follow.

Moshi’s family has two children who are Stela and Musa. Musa got married to Rose and Stela got married to John. Musa and Rose have two children Rasi and Hawa while John and Stela’s children are Abdu and Amina. Abdu and Rasi are 30 years old while Amina and Hawa are 20 years old.

Questions

1. What is the relationship between Musa and Rose?

2. What is the relationship between John and Musa?

3. What is the relationship between Rasi and Stela?

4. Abdu, Amina, Rasi, and Hawa are of Mr and Mrs Moshi.

6. Correct the following sentences accordingly.

1. I am planning to came at 4:00p.m.

2. Please does this work very carefull.

3. One of our friends have left school.

4. Students they failed because they did not study hard.

5. My friends is working very hard.

6. There is many water in the ocean.

7. Maya’s brother is study at the university.

8. Us are planning to use the new syllabus.

7. Re­write the following sentences according to instructions given after each.

1. I wish I could go to your school said Ali and I would like to read stories too (Punctuate this sentence)

2. Asha has finished reading the news paper. (Write the correct question tag)

3. Before the monkeys had climbed up the tree the lioness tore one of them into pieces. (Begin: One of the ).

4. Shall we be able to identify the thief? Asked the police constable. (Begin: The police constable wondered ).

SECTION C (30 Marks) LANGUAGE USE

Answer questions 8, 9 and any two (2) in question 10.

8. Rearrange the following five sentences into a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letter in the answer booklet provided.

For example (i) ­ G

1. Arusha Declaration was initiated in order to set the rulling strategies after the independence.

2. He was succeeded by Ally Hassan Mwinyi.

3. Tanzania gained her independence in 1961 under the mono party system.

4. When Ally Hassan Mwinyi was in power, he brought Tanzania into the multiparty system.

5. Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere the first president of Tanzania resigned in 1985.

9. Match the items in List A with the responses in List B to make meaningful sentences by writing the letter of correct response beside the item number.

10. Answer two questions from the four alternatives A, B, C and D.

1. Write an invitation card to request your sisters’ friends to attend on your nephew’s birthday dinner party. Also write telephone messages from those who will call for excuses. Use fictitious names.

2. You are studying at Mlima Kweli High School where teaching and learning environment is not good. Write an essay of not less than 250 words to identify the most crucial aspects

3. to be considered by the school administration to improve the teaching and learning environment.

4. Imagine that you are working at Karume Kenge Company L.T.D and you wish to ask for permission from the General Manager. By using the fictitious name, write a letter of request.

5. Write a letter to the Editor of Citizen Newspaper on the bad condition of roads in your village. Use fictitious name and address.

SECTION D (40 Marks) RESPONSE TO READING

Answer two (2) questions from this section. One (1) question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and short stories or plays.

11. Poems have their own part to play in the struggle to create a new man. Use the following poem to prove the statement.

Lost Beauty

There are only white women around:

Awful fakes of white females Reflecting an awful mass of ugliness:

And I want a lady

To mount the rostrum with And declare to the world:

"Black is beautiful!"

Yes, I want a black beauty queen With ebony thighs and huge hips With skin sweating blackness And a face dark as the night

And bare breasts bouncing Vigour and energy.

But my eyes, oh my eyes! They dont see anything black; Its only white skins and masks Flashing past and slashing, Destroying my sight so

I cant get what I want.

I cry and sing to them

The inbred tune of our people

I shout to them in a black tongue But no black sister hears me; Only white masks I see.

I turn and weep upon myself And then, only then I realised:

I am not black either.

12. Explain the important items to be considered in the criticism of a poem.

13. Some male leaders abuse power entrusted to them by using it to win love. Referring to two plays you have read, verify this statement.

14. If you were given a chance to suggest some themes in novel that are relevant in Tanzania today which ones would you suggest? Use two novels to make references as you respond to the question.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 3 Hours Thursday, 6^th October 2011 a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.

2. Answer all questions in sections A and B; and in sections C and D as instructed under each section.

3. Cellular phones and calculators are not allowed in the examination room.

4. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (10 Marks) COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The Minister for Lands and Environment was Hon. Peter Msokonde. At thirty six, he was the youngest member of the cabinet and was one of my psychology students during his undergraduate days at the University of Dar es Salaam. Although he was generally below the average in his scholastic achievement at the University, he had nevertheless been a political activist among his fellow students, and his activities had not gone unnoticed by the party bosses. So active was he in the University Wing of the Youth League that immediately after the graduation he was appointed as one of the department heads at the ruling party headquarters.

From a humble beginning he climbed up the political ladder until finally, he headed the prestigious department of Mobilization and Propaganda.

During a minor cabinet reshuffle a year ago, His Excellence, the President, nominated Peter Msokonde a member of parliament and appointed him Minister for Lands and Environment. Such meteoric rise to positions of eminence is not uncommon in Third World Countries. All you need is to have your name mentioned at the right time to the right people. But if due regard is not given to such things as age, education and experience, and instead promotions are made on the basis of irrelevant reasons such as “this is one of us,” then one of two things may happen: either the incumbent gets spoiled by being inebriated by his own pomposity, or he breeds resentment among his more deserving subordinates.

Such was the case with Peter Msokonde. He was six years younger than Tom, his Permanent Secretary, ten years younger than me ­ Chris, his former professor, and twelve years younger than David Chambakane. In addition to the disparity in age, there were differences in educational level, Tom was the holder of the second degree in Economics and I had a second degree in Education while David had a doctorate in Mathematics. So the trip we were about to make to Sweden was to be led not only by the youngest member of the group but also by the least qualified academically.

The Hon. Minister invited David and I to his office a few days before our departure to tie up some loose ends related to with our impending trip. The Permanent Secretary was also in attendance at the meeting.

The young Minister was sitting behind an immaculately polished executive desk on which were placed two small flags: the National flag and the flag of the ruling party. When he saw me entering, he stood up and started moving to a side conference table.

“Hi, you are welcome” He said, showing me to a chair.

“You rarely come to my office. It’s good to drop in sometimes, even when you have nothing official to discuss. You’re my former teacher, so fill free to drop in anytime and give me moral encouragement.”

“Oh, that’s very kind of you,” I said. “But you people are so busy with matters of state, I hate to inflict myself on you unnecessarily.”

“Not you. You don’t need an appointment to see me. After what you did for me at the University, how can I dislike seeing you,” he said smiling broadly, and obviously recalling to mind the hours I used to spend giving him special tuition. Then he turned to look at Tom and said, “Over to you, Tom. What’s it we’re discussing?

Questions

1. Hon. Peter Msokonde joined the cabinet because:

   A he studied psychology at the University
   B he was the youngest member of the cabinet
   C he was a political activist
   D he was a member of the University Youth League.

   
   

2. The department that Msokonde was appointed to head at the ruling party headquarters was responsible for:

   A making and implementing new programmes for the party
   B spreading, influencing and recruiting new party members
   C portraying a good image of the party to the members of the public
   D challenging the other parties.

   
   

3. The rise of Peter Msokonde from nowhere to a position of eminence is said to be common in the third world countries because:

   A His Excellence the President had nominated him as an MP, thus enabling him to be a minister
   B his name was mentioned to the president
   C age, education and experience do count
   D favouritism based on the slogan “this is one of us” do count in those countries.

   
   

4. The narrator is urged to visit the Minister even if he doesn’t have anything official to discuss because the minister:

   A needs encouragement from his former teacher
   B has nothing to do in the office
   C likes his former teacher
   D wants to repay for the assistance he had received from him at the University.

5. Using the information from the passage, fill in the table the names, age and areas of study of the four men who met in the ministers side conference table, starting from the youngest to the oldest person.

2. Read the passage below carefully and summarise it in five sentences.

When preparing cake, one should consider choice and purpose of cake ingredients.

Flour is the basis of all cakes and so it is obviously just as important to choose the right sort of flour as to use the correct amount. Flour is called strong if it contains a large amount of gluten (more than 10%), and weak or soft if it contains a small amount.

Sugar gives cakes a sweet flavour and improves texture. Caster sugar is the best variety for most light cakes, because its small crystals dissolve easily during mixing; it also creams well to give a smooth texture. Sugar also adds colour to the crust and improves quality.

Fat for use in cakes should have the following qualities: It should cream well so that the cake mixture is smooth and light; Fat therefore contributes to volume by helping to aerate the mixture during creaming. It should make the cake ‘short’ or crumbly by coating the starch in the flour with an oily film so that the baked cake ‘melts’ in the mouth; It should be neither too hard nor too soft and it should have a good flavour of the fats used in cake making, such as margarine, butter and cooking fat. Butter is the best.

Egg white assists in trapping and in moistening the cake mixture; it also adds strength to the structure when it coagulates on baking. Egg yolk adds richness and colour. Eggs used in cakes should be fresh and of good quality.

Dried fruit adds sweetness and flavour to cakes. Fruits should be washed and dried before being added to the mixture and seeds if present should be removed. Care should also be taken to see that the mixture is stiff enough to support the fruit or the fruit will sink to the bottom of the cake.

SECTION B (20 Marks) PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all the questions in this section.

3. Complete the sentences, using the information provided below about Mpoki’s life history.

1971 ­ 1977 ­ at Nyakato Primary school 1977 ­ buy a bicycle

1978 ­ 1984 ­ at school and college 1985 ­ 1988 ­ live in Mwanza 1989 ­ buy a house in Nyamagana

1990 ­ 1995 ­ teach English at Hill Crest Secondary School

For example: In 1975 ­ Mpoki was going to school at Nyakato Primary School.

In 1977 ­ Mpoki bought a bicycle.

(a) In 1979,                     .

(b) In 1986,                     .

(c) In 1989,                     .

(d) In 1991,                     .

4. In each of the following sentences one word is wrong. Correct it by writing the right spelling.

1. Our headmaster told us that it is better to use local busses because they are cheap and reliable.

2. We are going to have a show next week. The prefects will be doing a sound cheque before the concert.

3. I like the kind of holiday where I can sit on the bitch for a week and do nothing.

4. May I have a peace of mbuni soap please!

5. Choose two things among the following and write them against the people listed to show that you know who uses them in their daily activities.

Things:

Thermometer, car, injection, overhead projector, trowel, dipstick, gun, blackboard, tray, measuring tape, bullets, sewing machine, plates, aeroplane.

People:

1. Teacher:                     ,                     .

2. Tailor:                     ,                     .

3. Cook:                     ,                     .

4. Driver:                     ,                     .

6. Read the following passage carefully and answer all questions that follow.

Kitumburuju and his wife Nacha have two children. The boy child is called Tesua and girl child is called Echa. Tesua is married to Niza and they have two children, a boy called Mani and a girl called Mndee.

Echa is married to Chika and they have two boys. The older one is Mgosi and the young one is Semsi.

Questions

1. What does Semsi call Niza?

2. What does Kitumuruju call Mndee?

3. What does Chika call Nacha?

4. What does Mani call Mgosi?

7. Rewrite the following sentences according to instructions given after each.

1. Mama Pekupeku was too fat to win the race. (Rewrite using ‘so                     that’ )

2. Had she heard the noise, she would have opened the door. (Begin ‘She would have                    

3. Although it was raining, he managed to go to school. (Use: Despite                     )

4. He always goes to school by foot. (Write the sentence correctly)

SECTION C (30 Marks) LANGUAGE USE

Answer questions 8, 9 and two of the four alternatives given in question 10.

8. The following sentences are jumbled. Rearrange them in a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letters in the answer booklet(s) provided.

For example (i) H

1. With the aid of television camera, visual images are changed into electrical signals.

2. A television set receives these signals and one can watch them on the screen.

3. However, in order to enable the television set to receive these signals properly an antenna is needed.

4. These are then combined with radio waves and broadcast in the same way as ordinary sound signals.

5. Television is the system of transmitting moving pictures by radio or cable.

9. LIST A	LIST B
   (i) The carpenter took the tools from the boy who was his . (ii) Because of hunger, the refugees collected roots and plant which were . (iii) Minja tried to avoid the person who him a lot of money. (iv) Several people were trapped in the boat which in the river. (v) Your friend has his exams.	help lent apprentice passed edible mend sank toppled accepted found

   
   

   Match the items in List A with the responses in List B to make meaningful sentences by writing the letter of correct response beside the item number.

10. Answer two questions from the four alternatives A, B, C and D.

1. Write a composition of not less than 250 words with the title, “We should all strive to protect our environment so that it protects us.”

2. A neighbouring school has invited your school to a debating contest. The motion they have suggested is: “Murderers or thieves who use violence must get life imprisonment.” Your school is required to support the motion and you are the main speaker. Prepare a speech of not more than 250 words to support the motion.

3. In about 250 words, argue for or against the topic, “Corporal punishment must be abolished in Tanzania schools.”

4. Imagine that you have just heard the news that you have passed your form four examinations. Your family and friends arrange a party to celebrate, and you are expected to make a short speech. Write your speech of not less than 25 words.

SECTION D (40 Marks) RESPONSE TO READING

Answer two (2) questions from this section. One question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and short stories or plays.

11. Discuss how European colonization of Africa is portrayed in four poems of your choice.

12. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.

Behold!

The sun has arisen, And with it the sons of the land have risen too Forward they go Well armed.

Singing praises to the beauty of the sunrise, With the determination of long­term warriors, Challenging the enemy

With the courage of free mind And the vigour of a clean purpose. Sit and wait brethren,

Wait and see what glory they bring at sunset; How they pay homage to the land.

And their people!

Questions

1. Write the title of this poem in one word.

2. What is the poem about?

3. For whom does the poem tell us that the sun has risen?

4. What does a word “sunrise” symbolize?

5. What is the theme of the poem?

6. What type of poem is this?

7. Comment on the structure of this poem.

8. The poem contains two major images. Mention them.

9. The poet talks about “challenging the enemy.” Who do you think the enemy might be?

10. What do we learn from this poem?

13. Is it true that the problems and injustices experienced by the people in the books you have read are caused by the white man? Use two plays as references to support your arguments.

14. With reference to any two novels you have read under this section, discuss things which you think are not good to be practiced with the future generations.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For School Candidates Only)

Time: 3 Hours Thursday, 7^th October 2010 a.m.

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.

2. Answer the questions as instructed under each section.

3. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.

4. Calculators are not allowed in the examination room.

5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (10 Marks) COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow

As natural forests and woodlands continue to be depleted in Southern Africa, the ‘solar option’ seems to be one of the renewable energy solution to environmental degradation in the region. However, without government subsidies, deforestation will continue as many people cannot afford a solar installation.

Although the trend today is to move away from government subsidies, a tax incentive has been proposed on all purchases related to solar energy. Such measures could help to reduce deforestation by encouraging such purchases.

The unavailability of conventional sources of energy in Southern Africa has contributed to environmental degradation as peasants, who form the majority of the population make a living from the land through unsustainable means.

In Tanzania 85% of the people live in the rural areas and firewood is their main source of energy. Charcoal mainly used in urban areas, together with wood accounts for 92.83% of the country’s deforestation.

Environmentalists argue that the use of solar in both urban and rural areas would not only reduce deforestation but will also foster development, and in the long­run improved living standards. For instance, lighting in rural areas would enable more children to study and get good grades unlike a situation where lack of lighting comprises their school performance. So too, can industrial or any other work continue into the night.

Sub­Saharan Africa’s population is increasing rapidly and is expected to double in the next 35 years, putting a further strain on the already limited resources. Solar energy is so far the easiest alternative to non­renewable sources of energy with the abundance of sun light in the region.

Wood fuel accounts for 75% of SADC countries’ total energy consumption, putting tremendous strain on forests and wood land reserves.

To save the environment, SADC countries have increased efforts and private initiatives for the development and dissemination of various alternative energy technologies such as solar energy, fuel, alcohol, biomass and windmills.

Some foreign and local private firms in the region are selling solar energy devices such as photovoltaic panels, solar cookers and solar heaters, a move welcomed by many environmentalists.

In most countries in the region, however, solar energy is still being used on a smaller scale.

Questions

1. Write the letter of the correct answer in order to answer questions (i)­(iv).

1. Besides government subsidies, a tax incentive has been proposed on all purchases related to solar energy related to solar energy in order to:

1. encourage deforestation

2. reduce deforestation by encouraging solar installation

3. deplete natural forests and woodlands

4. discourage such purchases

5. reduce afforestation by encouraging solar installation.

2. Despite the efforts of foreign and local private firms to sell solar energy devices in the region, most of the countries in the region use:

1. solar energy in a large scale

2. solar energy in a small scale

3. solar devices such as photovoltaic panels

4. solar power in a smaller scale

5. solar energy in a smaller scale.

3. Wood fuel accounts for 75% of SADC countries’ total energy consumption. It means:

1. SADC countries use wood fuel for 75%

2. SADC countries use 75% of wood for fuel

3. Wood is used by 75% as total energy

4. Putting tremendous strain on forests and woodland reserves

5. 75% of total population in SADC countries use wood.

4. SADC countries need solar energy because:

1. the government in the region needs solar energy

2. forestation is taking place

3. the natural forests and woodlands are disappearing

4. of thick rain forests

5. the SADC people fail to establish natural forests for domestic use.

2. Complete the following sentences by filling in the blank spaces with appropriate information from the passage.

1. Solar energy is the easiest alternative to non­renewable sources of energy in Africa because             .

2. Solar energy has a lot of benefits, one of it being             .

3. The major concern of the author is             .

2. Read the following passage and summarise it in five (5) clear sentences.

Weeds are unwanted plants, or plants growing in a place where they are in competition with another plant that is needed. Although unwanted, they can have importance to human life as to provide organic matter and mineral nutrients.

Some weeds are used as vegetables. Examples are pig weed and black nightshade. The leaves of these plants are boiled and eaten as spinach. Weeds provide a good surface cover and thereby minimize water evaporation and control soil erosion. Some weeds are a source of food for wild game. This is particularly important in the region where national parks are a good source of foreign exchange.

SECTION B (20 Marks) PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

Answer all the questions in this section.

3. Fill in the blanks by writing the correct form of the word from the brackets against the item number.

Dar es salaam(i)             (be) only a small(ii)             (fish) village when the Sultan (iii)             (decide) to build a town there in 1862. At one time, Tanga(iv)             (be) more important because the first railway in Tanganyika(v)             (use) that port. But when the railway to Kigoma(vi)             (finish) in 1914, Dar es salaam (vii)             (able) to serve a much larger hinterland than Tanga. It now (viii)             (carry) more than ⅔ of mainland trade.

4. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each sentence.

1. The match between Young African and Simba sports club was enjoyable in spite of the rainfall.

Use: Despite

2. You will pass the examination if you work hard.

Use: Unless

3. The student was so small that he did not touch the top of the blackboard.

Use: too … to

4. The Agricultural Extension Officer advised farmers to plant earlier so as to get good yields.

Begin: Farmers

5. One of the words in each of the following sentences is wrong. Correct them by writing the right spellings of the wrong word.

1. I don’t want to west time. I have a lot to do today.

2. The pass she carried was enough to put all the money for shopping.

3. Our class teacher told the students to buy the write book on the new syllabus.

4. I’m tired. Who can get me a chair to seat on?

6. The following is the time table showing daily activities done by Shukurani. Complete the sentences (a­d) using the information given in the timetable.

5:00 a.m. ­ wake up
5:00­5:15 a.m. ­ praying
6:00 a.m. ­ go to school
4:00 p.m. ­ go back home

E.g. Shukrani wakes up at 5:00 a.m. everyday.

1. Shukurani            

2. She            

3. She            

4. She            

7. Complete the following dialogue between Jumanne and Alhamisi who meet for the first time.

Give/ are given, travel/ am travelled, owned/ is owned, drives/ is driven, gave/ was given, sold/ was sold, hear/ heard, put/ were put

1. Jumanne: How are you? I’m happy to see you. My name is Jumanne, I come from Tanangozi Iringa.             ?

2. Alhamisi: I’m Alhamisi. I come from Kantalamba Rukwa,            

3. Jumanne: I’m on my way to Dar es Salaam. I’m doing my masters degree at the University Dar es Salaam.             ?

4. Alhamisi: I’m now doing my first degree at the Sokoine University of Agriculture.             ?

5. Jumanne: I have private sponsorship.

SECTION C (30 Marks) LANGUAGE USE

Answer questions 8, 9 and two (2) of the four (4) alternatives given in question 10.

8. Rearrange the following sentences in a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the letter beside the item number in the answer booklet (s) provided. For example (i) ­ F

1. The three East African countries (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) have a memorable history of cultural and socio­economic co­operation.

2. In 1967 a treaty was signed to create the East African Community on the model of the European Community, which it was hoped would attract more members, such as Zambia and Ethiopia.

3. The earlier co­operation initiated by British colonialism established the foundation for the future regional integration.

   
   

4. In 1961 the East African Common Services Organization was created.

   
   

5. These have included the Customs Union between Kenya and Uganda in 1917, which then Tanganyika later joined in 1927.

9. Match the items in List A with responses in List B to make meaningful sentences by writing the letter of correct answer beside the item number in the answer booklet (s) provided.

10. Answer two (2) questions from the four (4) alternatives A, B, C and D.

1. You have been invited by your neighbouring school to participate in a debate with the motion “Tourism should be encouraged as it promotes social relations and stabilize our economy.” Write your speech to support the motion.

   
   

2. Your young brother, Desa Kipanga, has been offered a Form V place at Changanyikeni secondary school and the parents are willing to pay for him. He is however, tired of school and has decided to take a job straight. Write him a letter to persuade him to change his mind, lest he regrets his decision in future. Sign your name as Shukuru Kipanga.

   
   

3. For years now, the flow of youths from rural areas to towns has been increasing. Explain the economic effect of this situation and suggest what the government should do to control it.

   
   

4. Write a composition of not less than 250 words on why the majority of students in your school fail to communicate in English.

SECTION D (40 Marks) RESPONSE TO READING

Answer two (2) questions from this section. One question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and short stories or plays.

11. Choose one (1) poem you have read and clearly analyse it by considering the following:

1. Message (what it is about/what do we learn from it?).

2. Theme (the central idea).

3. Relevance to the present­day situation in your society.

12. For a change to take place, conflicts are inevitable. Justify this statement making reference to four

(4) poems you have read.

13. Family stability is highly determined by the relationship between wife and husband. When this relationship is bad, it causes instability in the family. Support the above veiw point using two (2) novels under this section.

14. In African societies, there were divisions among members when referring to issues of modernity. Discuss the statement with examples from two of the prescribed plays.