PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C .
2. Answer all question from section A, B and Two (2) questions from section C.
3. All answer must be in blue or black ink.
4. Write your name at the top right-hand corner of every page.

SECTION A (16 MARKS) 

Answer all questions in this section

1. (i) ............. Is the a face to face conversation between interviewee and an interviewers.

1. A dialogue
2. Conversation
3. Skills
4. An interview

(ii) The exactly group noun of judges is called............................

1. A cabinet of judges
2. A band of judges
3. A jury of judges
4. A set of angels

(iii) The following statement falls under which category of tense " I had eaten Ugali ".

1. Present simple tense
2. Past perfect tense
3. Simple future tense
4. Past progressive tense

(iv) She would have bought some food, If she ...................... money.

1. Had taken
2. Had took
3. Had takes
4. Had tooked

(v) I was .......................a liar .................... nobody believed me.

                     A. Despite the fact that

                    B. Such .................. that

                    C. Both....................and 

                    D. Either..................or

(vi) I will go to play ..................................... on time

1. If I finished my work
2. If I finish my work
3. If I finishes my work
4. If I can finish my work in time

(vii) How.......................................... mangoes do you have?.

1. Many
2. Much
3. Some
4. Few

(viii If you arrived on time , you............................meet  the Regional Commissioner.

       A. Will

      B. Would

     C.shall

    D. Would have 

              (ix) Change the following  active voice" into passive voice" she is decorating the room."

1. The room is being decorated by her
2. She is decorating the room 
3. The room has decorated by her
4. She has decorated the room

(x) Change the following direct speech into indirect speech she said that, "I am busy "

1. She said that she was busy
2. She said that she is busy
3. She said that she have busy
4. She said that she had busy

2. Match the expression in List A with the word in List B by the correct letter beside the Item

SECTION B (54 MARKS)

Answer all questions

3. ( a) Add Question tags of the following statements 

1.                   He never came back again ,…………………………………………………….…………………………
2.                We can Rerely come  ............................……………………………………………………………...
3.              I barely know you ………………………………………………………………………………..
4.               Those drinks were very strong ................................................................

4.  Adverbs is one among those parts of speech, but this part of speech is dividend into different categories, based on this statement list the adverbs of frequency from the following statements. 

( a)  ( I) We went school twice a day. 

        ( ii) They never visited me.

        ( III) They talked again.

       ( IV) We always go to tuition.

       ( V) She often talks with me.

 ( b)  Re - write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each

1. Agnes said “I have lost my handbag’’. (Begin with Agnes said that……………)
2. It was raining. We went to school. (Join the sentence with “although”)
3. The chief editor was not present. The sub editor was not present. (Join the sentences begin with: Neither ……….nor ……)

4. Photo journalism is more difficult than News writing. (Begin: News writing is ...)

v. If he reads the book, he will enjoy it. Begin: Unless…………………………

vi. Abraham was strong .He was beaten in the first round (.Rewrite using despite)

    5. Compose one sentence in each of the following tenses

1.                   Simple present tense _____________________________________________________________
2.                Past continuous tense _____________________________________________________________
3.              Simple future tense _____________________________________________________________
4.               Past perfect tense _____________________________________________________________
5.                 Future perfect progressive tense.................................................

(b ) What are the plural form of the following words.

( I) Automation ......................

( II) Criterion ....................

( III) Stimulus......................

( IV) Medium.....................

6. Change the following statements into  interrogative form.

(a) ( I) He urgently looked for a hummer.

 ..............................................................................

( II) The cultural heritage were preserved in the historical contexts.

   ..............................................................................................................

( III) She looks good

  ........................................................................................................,....

( IV) Women wept bitterly.

 ................... .........................................................................................

( V) This food is delicious.

 .............................................................................................................

( b) Write the Antonym of the following words. 

( I ) liberate.......................

( II) promote....................

( III)   optimism ..........................

( IV ) pleasure ....................

                                     SECTION C ( 30 marks) 

                           Answer two questions from this section.

9. Assume that you are the graduates from university of Dare es salaam in the department of education and your specialization course is Bachelor of arts with Education ( BAED) in English and History subjects (Teacher )and now you are the job seeker, write an application letter  to the Headmaster of VIKONGE SECONDARY SCHOOL P.O. BOX 222 MPANDA- KATAVI. Your address should be KATANINI SECONDARY SCHOOL P.O BOX 777 MOSHI- KILIMANJAR

10. Imagine that you have attended a women conference where the topic is “Like men, women are equally capable of contributing the welfare to society”. Use two plays you have read to prove the relevance of this statement.(three points from each play)

11. Suppose that many characters from different novels has written to you, each one asking you to be his/her friend. Who and why would you accept him/her to be your friend. (Choose one friend from each novel and three reasons for accepting his/her requests). Use two novels.

PRESIDENTS’ OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TIME:3 HRS

STUDENT’S NAME......………… …………………………...STREAM……… ……

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D.
2. Attempt ALL questions as instructed under each section.
3. Untidy work and illegible handwriting will lead to loss of marks.
4. Misspelt words and grammatically incorrect sentences will be penalized.
5. Write all your answers in the answer sheets provided

SECTION A (10MARKS)

COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follows.

The field was full of spectators from all over the world. My heart was beating faster. I thought my fellow athletes could hear the beats. I was among 100 marathon runners representing their countries in this great race; it was my first time to participate in such a famous event, although I had met the maximum time set by international Olympic committee. I knew that I could no do much more.

Then an alarm to alert us was sounded we got ready. From the terrace spectators kept shouting the names of their athletes “Otieno Okomoto, Haibe.” I could not hear my name then the gun was fired and off we raced.

At first we thought was an easy task, everyone ran slowly. The race was to cover eight kilometers after about one hour, everyone increased speed, we climbed several hills and crossed a handful of valleys. I saw a sign board besides the road reading 40km “forty more to go” I said to myself. Up to this point, I guess I was the 60^th in the race. I felt very tired my legs were aching, my chest and throats were dry, I felt as if I was burning, I thought blood would gush out of my ears and nostrils. I was losing breath; however, something inside me encouraged me to keep on and on. I started singing silently. Lewi keep on and on. In a way this song gave me little more strength, I surged forward and left some more runners behind. Another sign board besides the road read 60km.

I was among the ten marathon runners leading the race. I could read the names of their countries on their T-shirt, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, USA, Morocco, Japan, Egypt, Namibia. I knew those behind me read Tanzania on my wet T-shirt. Suddenly, the Kenyan sprinter increased speed, and started leaving us behind. He ran as fast as an antelope, the distance between him and us was now about a 100 feet or so. I made a quick decision that he should be my target; I remembered all the field exercises I had done while preparing for this event at Arusha. I had developed a technique to help me feel at ease and increase speed even when I was tired. I had formulated a rhythm to go with my steps when running. I recalled it and my mind started chanting it:

Aka-akachaka-ka

Aga-agasaga-ga

Apa-apachapa-pa

I noticed the distance between the Kenyan athlete and myself decreasing. A sign board on the road read 75km only 5 kilometers to the end. I muttered.

On the road the spectators were shouting with excitement, Kenya! Tanzania! Keep on make it. I decided to use a little strength I had left as we entered the field to finish the race. It was now a personal affair, we were now about 50 meters from the finishing point, and the Kenyan was now about a meter ahead.

I surged forward; we were now running shoulder to shoulder. It’s now or never. I muttered to myself. The spectators on the terrace were now on their toes. They were yelling at the top of their voices. I closed my eyes raised my arms high and sprinting on; then something touched my chest. It was the finishing tape! When I opened my eyes someone was holding my hand “congratulations Lewi! You have made it” he said. I was immediately taken to a private room where the doctor took a sample of my blood and urine for testing. A few minutes later, he announced to his colleagues and other Olympic officials “no sign of drugs.” That is how I won a gold medal at the Olympics!

QUESTIONS:

1. Choose the most correct answer from the four alternatives given

1. Lewi’s heart was beating faster before the race because he;

1. Knew he was weak
2. Was afraid of spectators
3. Had not participated in such a big race before
4. Was the 100^th in the race

2. Lewi managed to be among the leading 10 athletes

1. By the help of cheers of the crowd
2. By the help of a song
3. When the spectators stood on their toes
4. By singing loudly

3. Lewi closed his eyes as he was about to finish the race because

1. This was a way to increase the speed
2. He had no more strength left
3. He didn’t want to see the spectators any more
4. He wanted to introduce a new style of running

4. When the Kenyan athlete increased speed

1. It became easier to read the name of his country on his T-shirt
2. All the other athletes made him a target
3. He remembered his field exercises at Arusha
4. Lewi was motivated to challenge him

5. Lewi was led to a private room

1. To rest for a while because he was tired
2. So that his blood and urine could be test if he was sick
3. To stop him from dragging his feet
4. To test his blood for drugs

2. Write the letter of the correct alternative in the answer sheets beside the item number

(i) If I were you, I _________ the next examination

1. Won’t fail
2. Don’t fail
3. Am not going to fail
4. Wouldn’t fail
5. Will not fail

(ii) Clara’s English is excellent. She speaks

1. Perfect English
2. English perfectly
3. Perfectly English
4. English perfect
5. Perfective English

(iii) His performance is ___________ that it was a year ago

1. Good
2. Best
3. Very better
4. Better
5. More better

(iv) My teacher promised __________ me with any difficult topic

1. Helping
2. To help
3. Help
4. Will help
5. Would help

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

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

PATTERN AND VOCABULARY

3. Summarize the passage below in five (5) sentences

A volcano is an opening at the top of mountain. Sometimes it opens on the side of the mountain.

A funnel-like structure called crater connects this opening to the interior of the earth. Hot stream rocks and lava are forced out through the opening during a volcanic eruption. Volcanic mountains can erupt violently. During the violent explosions usually large amounts of gas trapped in the interior of the earth slowly build up more and more pressure. Finally it escapes into the atmosphere with force, throwing everything around it into the air. Explosive eruptions of this kind are common in Italy. In the islands of Hawaii the common type of volcanic eruption is the less violent one. Lava and gas silently flow out of the mountain and spread downwards long distances.

Volcanic eruptions have been a source of disasters from time immemorial between the beginning of sixteenth century and the Second World War; about 200,000 people may have been wiped off the earth’s surface. Huge sea waves, landslides and falling buildings usually accompany violent eruptions. These contribute to a great deal to the deaths and damage.

4. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct word from the bracket

1. The army will not (cease/seize) power
2. She spent most of her (carrier/career) as a lawyer
3. I won’t (desert/dessert) you in difficult time
4. Will your mother (assent/ascent) to our plan?

5. (a) Assign a single word related to accusation to complete the following expressions

1. __________ is a person who repairs vehicles
2. __________ is a person who tests eye-sight and sells spectacles
3. __________ is a person who sells meat
4. __________ is a person who composes or writes poems

(b) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each

1. Venance said to Joseph, “I loved you”

(Re-write into indirect speech)

2. Aloyce was going to the theatre. He met his old friend

(Begin: Going ……………………..)

3. Before he finished his assignment he was forced to leave the library

(Begin: Scarcely ……………………….)

4. Although he was careless he finished his experiment with good results

(Begin: Despite ………………..)

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

Joshua and his wife Naanjela have two children. The boy child called Kiboha and girl child is called Zuhura. Kiboha is married to Enael, and they have two children, a boy called Shiboli and a girl called Naiya.

Zuhura is married to Chikira and they have two boys. The older one is Kirua and the young one is Keneth.

Questions:

1. What is does Kenneth call Enael?
2. What does Shiboli call Chikira?
3. What does Chikira call Joshua?
4. What does Naanjela call Serephina?

7. (a) Arrange the following sentences in a logical order to make a meaningful paragraph. Use numbers 2-6 to show the logical order in the box provided below. Number (iii) has been done as an example.

(i) Can you give me a charm to make my husband love me again? She asked as soon as she arrived

(ii) So she decided to take her trouble to a local medicine man

(iii) Once there was a woman who was greatly troubled by her husband

(iv) “Certainly yes, if you can meet my cost” answered the medicine man

(v) He no longer loved her

(vi) After she had agreed on the cost with the medicine man, she told him her story, fall of pity for herself and her plight

7. (b) Correct the following sentences where necessary

(i) He has done it very well, isn’t it?

(ii) My tongue has bad taste today.

(iii) How march do you sell this mango?

8. Imagine that you are a participant in a debate on the motion “Money is better than education.” Give your arguments on either the opposing or the proposing side.

SECTION D (45 MARKS)

RESPONSE TO READING

Answer Three questions from this section. One (1) question should be selected from poetry and the other from novels and plays.

LIST OF READINGS

NOVELS

A wreath for Father Mayer - S.N Ndunguru (1977) MkukinaNyota

Unanswered Cries - Osman Conteth, Macmillan

Passed Like a Shadow - B. Mapalala (2006) DUP

Spared - S.N. Ndunguru (2004) MkukiwaNyota

Weep Not Child - NgugiwaThiong’o (1987) Heinemann

The Interview - P. Ngugi (2000) Macmillan

PLAYS

Three Suitors One Husband - O. Mbia (1994) Eyre Methuen

The Lion and the Jewel - W. Sonyika (1963) OUP

This Time Tomorrow - NgugiwaThiong’o (1972); Heinemann

The Black Hermit - NgugiwaThiong’o (1968); Heinemann

POETRY

Songs of Lawino and Ocol - O. P Bitek (1979) EAPH

Growing Up with Poetry - D. Rubadiri (Ed) (1989) Heineimann

Summons - R. Mabala (1960); Heinemann

9. Read the following poem carefully and answer question follows:

Poor woman of Africa,

Woman of the jungle fields,

Now you cry, woman now you lament,

That your child is lost,

That the fire of life is no longer in him,

That now he is stone dead to you,

You who endured for him the pain of delivery,

And the toil of care and growth.

But you forget woman,

That when he was a baby,

You refused him your breast,

You fed him with powdered milk,

And gave him sugar crystals,

Instead of the wild honey you’ve always known,

Faked food he ate,

And your heart glowed,

To his artificial smile,

And when the dirt you fed him,

Finally dropped out of his anus,

After destroying his inside,

You collected the feaces with a song,

And held the title bundle, burning hot with life,

And out you went to throw it into the cold depths

Of the toilet bowl.

And now your child suffers,

He suffers death for the murder you committed,

So you must weep and suffer with him,

Poor woman of Africa.

Questions:

a) What is the poem about?

b) What type of the poem is this?

c) Who is the persona in the poem?

d) In the last verse of a poem the poet say, “poor woman of Africa” what does he imply?

e) What are the possible themes from the poem?

f) What is the mood of a poet?

g) Comment on the diction

h) Comment on the rhyme scheme of a poem

i) Is the poem relevant to your society?

j) What message do you get from the poem?

10. Poets have messages to convey to the audience with reference to two poems you have studied under this section, discuss the above statement. Choose one poem from each book you have read and give four points from each poem.

11. Titles of books usually have a close relationship to the main ideas/messages found in them. Use two readings you have read to show how titles of those books have a relationship to the message given. What can a reader learn from that message? (novel).Give four (4) points from each novel

12. Choose two female characters, one from each play and show how they are different and similar (20marks).