Monday, October 3, 2016

SHAMSIYE secondary & HIGH school



SHAMSIYE secondary & HIGH school
FORM FOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE pre national
TIME: 3HRS
STUDENT’S NAME ………………….…………………………...DATE ………………
INSTRUCTION
1.      This paper consists of four (4) sections, A, B, C and D.
2.      Answer ALL questions from sections A, B and C and only two (2) questions from section D.
3.      Write your examination number or name on every page of your answer booklet.
4.      Smartness and good arrangement of your work is compulsory for you to avoid deduction of your marks.

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SECTION A: (10 Marks)
COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

1.                              Read the passage below then answer questions that follow after it.  (05 marks)
Many people think that eating food is simply something which is pleasant and necessary to satisfy hunger. They do not realize that a great deal of their ill health is due to the wrong kinds of food. The reason for this is that they do not know enough about what food is for.

In many parts of the world, notably in certain Asian countries, there is much starvation and many people die each year because they eat insufficient food. In these countries, the main problem is the low production of food. In East Africa, however, starvation and prolonged hunger are not as common as in Asia, because in most areas the climate and soil allow the people living there to produce enough food for their needs.

A person belonging to a family in which hunger is unknown finds it difficult to realize that some of his relatives may be ill because of something lacking in their diet. But food is necessary not only to satisfy hunger, but also to provide the body with certain substances to keep it healthy. Ill health due to a poor diet is known as malnutrition. In East Africa, malnutrition is due not to lack of food, but to lack of knowledge about food and solution to the problem lies in the spreading of this knowledge.

It is important for people to realize that malnutrition causes a great deal of illness and death. Moreover, apart from the people who are obviously ill, there are many thousands who are tired or weak, or poorly developed bodies, simply through lack of proper feeding.  These people are far more likely to get common diseases such as tuberculosis, infections, diarrhea than those with a good diet, and they do not recover from them quickly.

It is extraordinary how many people are unaware of the serious problem of malnutrition in their country. Many people are surprised when they see a case, or a photograph of a case, of a common nutritional disease, kwashiorkor, saying that they never realized it existed or how horrible it was. Malnutrition is most common and severe in children under five years of age, and women of child-bearing age. It has been going on for years and is likely to become more widespread as more and more people go to live in big towns, and cease to grow their own food.

People tend to think that the problem of malnutrition is something for doctors or the Ministry of Health to solve. It is true that medical staffs are necessary to cure diseases due to malnutrition, but the solution is not cure but prevention. Because nutrition is a wide subject, the prevention of malnutrition needs a wide attack by people trained in many different branches of knowledge. It needs the co-operation of people from several ministries working in very different fields. Thus, the medical man, by examining patients, becomes aware of what faults there are in diet of people living in a certain area, community or family. 

The agricultural officer knowing theses faults can attempt to increase the production of certain foods. The home economist or domestic science teacher can demonstrate and advise people on how best to prepare these foods. Above all, the teacher can instruct people about food and nutrition.  However, although education perhaps holds the key to the solution, it is vital to realize that the problems are best solved by team-work: by people in quite different jobs co-operating with one common aim in view.


QUESTIONS

A.      Using the passage above answer the following questions (2.5 marks) (0.5 marks @ =2.5 marks)

                                i.            According to the writer, why do many people eat the wrong food?
 They do not know enough about what food is for

                              ii.            The main difference between certain Asian countries and East Africa is that.........
In Asia people starve because of low production of food while in East Africa they produce enough food for their needs just they lack knowledge about food

                            iii.            With reference to the passage what is malnutrition?
It’s an Ill health due to a poor diet

                             iv.            What are the effects of malnutrition?
Death, illness and common diseases such as tuberculosis, infections and diarrhea, tiredness or becoming weak and having poorly developed bodies,

                               v.            How can the problem raised in the passage be solved?
By team-work: people in quite different jobs co-operating with one common aim in view.

A.      Basing on the passage, complete the table below using the format given in (i) as an example.
 ( 2.5 marks)
         i.            İt must not only be cured
But also be preventive
       ii.            Food is necessary not only to satisfy hunger
 
But also to keep the body healthy        
      iii.            Malnutrition is due not only to lack of food
  But also to lack of knowledge about food
     iv.            Malnutrion causes not only illness
But also death
       v.            İt affects not only small children
But also among young women
     vi.            İt must be prevented not only by doctors
But also everybody


2.                  Summarise  the passage below in not more than 120 words (05 Marks)

As what geographers have estimated, about twenty percent of the earth’s surface is occupied by deserts . A majority of us view deserts as one unique kind of landscape areas with little or no rainfalls. In actual fact, there are differences between deserts, though in varying degrees. While it is common for laymen like us to see deserts as rocky or covered with gravel or pebbles, there are some where large sand dunes inhabit. Despite the fact that rainfall is minimal, temperature do change in deserts ranging from seasonal ones to daily changes where extreme hotness and coldness are experienced in the day and night.

Unfavourable conditions in the deserts especially the lack of water have dicouraged many living things from inhabiting these landscape. Nevertheless, there are exceptionally surviving ones which through their superb tactics, have managed to live through and are still going strong. One such kind is the specialist annual plants which overcome seasonal temperature changes with their extremely short, active life cycles. In events of sudden rain, the palant seeds pollute and grow very quickly to make full use of the rain water. Their flowers bloom and set seeds that ripen quickly in the hot sun too. Once the water runs dry, the mother plant dies, leaving behind the drought-resistant seeds waiting patiently  for the next rainy season to arrive.

The cacti, a native in American desert adapts to the dry surroundings by having unique body structure. The plant has swollen stems to help store water that carries it through months. By having sharp pines instead leaves, water loss through respiration is minimized, besides, these pointed pines also help the plant ward off grazing animals, thus enhancing its survival period.

Besides plant, there are also animals with distinct surviving tacticts in deserts too. For instance, Skinks (desert lizard) metabolize stored fats in their bulbous tails, producing water to supplement their needs just like what camels do with the stored food in their humps during long journeys through deserts. Antelopes like the addax, have very low water needs and hebce are able to tolerate the conditions in deserts, extracting moistures from the food they eat.
Finally, there are the sand grouses (desert birds) which do not have special feature to overcome the drought-like nature in deserts. Hence, to survive in these hot, dry deserts, they need to spend a large part of their time flying in search of waterholes.


2.    SAMPLE SUMMARY (05 Marks)
Despite the dry condition in the deserts, some plants and animals still manage to survive there. One of them is the specialist annual plants. Their short life cycles allow them to germinate, grow and produce seeds during short rainy seasons. These seeds re drought-resistant and are able to wait for the next rainy season before starting their life cycles again. The cacti adapts to the dry weather by having swollen stems for water storage and pine-like leaves to minimize water loss through respiration. Skinks generate water from stored fats in their tails and antelopes which require very little water, survive in deserts by extracting water from food they eat. Finally, and grouse with no adaptive features turn to waterholes constantly for help.

NB: Any relevant summary should be taken into consideration.

SECTION B: (20 Marks)
PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

3.                  Correct the following sentences where necessary (04 marks)
                         i.     He spoke to Lena and I.  
He spoke to Lena and I. (me)

                       ii.     I am one among the members of the food commitee
I am one among the members of the food commitee (committee)

                     iii.     My  sister is so happy because a young man paid her a complement
My  sister is so happy because a young man paid her a complement (compliment)

                     iv.     That shop is her’s.
That shop is her’s. (hers)


4.                  Complete the crossword puzzle below by using the missing words from the passage below
(04 marks)
A Gypsy’s life is very 1 (a) ...........................     from that of 2 (a) ..................                  people. Instead of living in 3 (d) .....................       homes, Gypsies travel around the country. They have their own 4 (a)  ......................             language and laws. Many people dislike the Gypsies. Others who are more 5(d) ..........................      are very 6(d) ......................                               towards them, for the 7 (d)  ...............................       8(a)         .........................        ideas of Gypsy, life still linger on.
NOTE: (a) = across and (d) = down









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5.                  In the family tree below, imagine that you are Mr. Chapakazi who wish to introduce your wife’s family to your own parents. Write the introduction making sure that you mention every member in her family and say how he or she (the member) relates to your wife. (04 marks)
Masuko               
Kalunde
Masanja
Veronica
Chapakazi
Angelina
Monica
Martha
Mapinduzi
Martin
Constantine
Catherine
Joyce
 









    KEY:                      Indicates children
                                      Indicates couples
            Start with “My beloved parents, I wish to………………………………………………   
My beloved parents, I wish to introduce Mr. Masanja, my father in law and Mrs. Veronica, my mother in law. These are the parents of my beloved wife, Angelina. They have four children, three women and one man. There is my wife Angelina, her two sisters; Martha and Monica and her one and only brother Mr. Mapinduzi. Mr. Mapinduzi has two children, Constantine and Catherine. So, Constantine is my wife’s nephew and Catherine is her niece, both of them therefore, call my wife aunt. Catherine has a daughter named Joyce. She is a grand daughter to my wife and so Catherine calls my wife a grandmother.
 (04 marks) (A student has to mention all members in Angelina’s family and their relationship, at least in eight sentences. (0.5 mark @))

6.               Complete the following dialogue between Jack and Happy: (04 marks)
              Happy :         Hello, Jack (i) ------------------------------?
              Jack:              I’m fine and what about you?
            Happy:            Fine Jack.
            Jack:                Have you seen your English results?
            Happy:                        No, no. Jack.(ii)  ------------------------------?
            Jack:                Happy, are you not aware! Oh! Since yesterday!
            Happy:                        (iii) --------------------------------------------------------- ?
            Jack:                Me! Not bad, I have scored B.
            Happy:                        wow! (iv) ---------------------------------------------------------------- too.
            Jack:                Ok Happy, do hurry the teacher might leave soon. Goodbye Happy!
            Happy:            Bye! Jack.


i.             How are you?
     (ii) Are they out?
     (iii) How much have you scored Jack?)                             (01 mark @ =04 marks)
      (iv) Let me go to the office and take my results too.

7.                  Rewrite each of the following sentences as instructed (04 marks)
                          i.            The room will be cleaned by Marry. (begin the sentence with : Marry....)
                        ii.            She didnt buy a book. (write the sentence in its affirmative form)
                      iii.            He studies in form four. (make it as an interrogative)
                      iv.            Lets go home early today  (write its question tag)


(i) Marry will clean the room
    (ii) She bought a book
     (iii) Does he study in form four?                           (01 mark @ =04 marks)
     (iv) Shall we?


SECTION C: (30 marks)
LANGUAGE USE

8.            Rearrange the following jumbled sentences to make a meaningful paragraph by writing their numbers against the letters in the box provided. (05 marks)

A.    Such a man goes on working hard and even if he fails he is never downcast.
B.     It is therefore, the man who labors hard with a strong resolution and an unshaken will who achieves success and makes his fortune.
C.     In turn failures make him all the more determined and resolute and helps persists in his task till he attains the desired success
D.    A man who possesses a strong will and firm determination finds all difficulties solved
E.     To him there are a thousand ways open to steer clear of all dangers and difficulties.

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C
D
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9.            Match the following figurative expressions in column A with their possible correct meanings from column B, through writing the letters against their corresponding numbers in the box provided. (05 marks)
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
        i.            Get down to
A.    Be able to forget
      ii.            Get along with
B.     Be able to deal seriously with
    iii.            Get over
C.     Be in trouble
    iv.            Get into hot water
D.    Be successful in something which usually results in punishment or misfortune
      v.            Get away with
E.     Be friendly and in harmony with

F.      Be irritated

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10.        Answer two (2) of the four alternatives  A, B, C and D below.

A.                 You have noticed that a local bus service has become inefficient in recent weeks. Buses are infrequent and sometimes three or four going to the same place arrive at the bus-stop at the same time. On other occasions buses with empty seats fail to stop for you. Write a letter to the General Manager of the Company complaining about the service. (10 marks)

B.              You have been appointed as one of the main speakers in the discussion on the topic “Science made life easier”, argue for or against using 8 points. (10 marks)

C.              Your mother has asked you and your young brother to take a responsibility for the evening meal for the whole family. This means you can make your favourate meal and make sure that your brother follows each step so that next time when he is alone he will be able to prepare that meal. First, make a list of the ingredients you need and explain exactly how to make the meal  (10 marks)

D.             Write an invitation card to request your sister’s friend to attend on your nephew’s birthday dinner party on 6th September at Hill park hotel from 6.00pm. (10 marks)
SECTION D: (40 Marks)
RESPONSE TO READING

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

LIST OF READINGS
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
            A Wreath for Fr. Mayer                      S.N. Ndunguru
Unanswered Cries                               Osman Conteh
Passed like a Shadow                         B.M. Mapalala
Spared                                                 S. N. Ndunguru
Weep Not, Child                                 Ngugi wa Thiong’o
The Interview                                      P. Ngugi

PLAYS
Three Suitors: One Husband               O.Mbia
The Lion and the Jewel                       W. Soyinka
This Time Tomorrow                           Ngugi wa Thiong’o
The Black Hermit                                Ngugi wa Thiong’o

POETRY
Songs of Lawino and Ocol                 O. P’ Bitek
Growing up with Poetry                     D. Rubadiri
Summons                                            R. Mabala

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

Sleepless in Angola (Joseph Kariuki)
They no longer sleep.
Dissonant machine-gun cracks
And the wails of their dying
Have drowned their dying
And tomorrow-
Will there be a tomorrow?

They can no longer sleep.
A wind of awakening blowing from the north-
To dispel the despair of life’s mockery
So that by death their children may live
Once again as men
Ha called them to resist.

They are not alone
Their moans find echoes in the torn continent.
And the oppressors shall never again
Till the envied blood-clogged earth
in peace.
They shall no longer sleep.



QUESTIONS
                                i.            What is this poem about? (01 mark)
                              ii.            Comment on the title of the poem (01 marks)
                            iii.            What is the structure of the poem? (01  Mark )
                            iv.            Justify five (5 ) possible themes of the poem (10 marks)
                              v.             Is this poem modern or traditional? Why? Give two reasons (01 mark)
                            vi.            With examples comment on the language used and elaborate how does the poet’s diction help him in portraying the intended message to you as a reader? Use the following guidelines:
-          Appropriateness (01 marks)
-          Effectiveness (01 marks)
-          Figures of speech ( give four examples)  (02 marks)
                          vii.            Is the poem relevant to your society?  How? show vividly (02 mark)

12.                 “Despite the fact that women have always been seen weak and delicate, their role in the society has always been very positive”. Prove this statement by using three (3) poems of your choice , 3 points each ) (20 marks)

13.                    It is claimed that “an educated person is not necessarily civilized” discuss the truth of the statement using two novels you have read. Provide evidences using  three characters from each of the novels (20 marks)

14.                    “Building the future needs one’s self awareness and personality, self confidence and sacrifice”. How far is this statement true from two plays you have done? Use two characters one from each play (20 marks)


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