English Language · Paper 1 · 2020
37 questions 🏝 ZEC ✓ MSEnglish Language · Paper 1 · 2020
37 questions
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Section A
The lecture about the effects of drug abuse was concluded by ___________
Write TRUE if the statement is correct or FALSE if the statement is incorrect for the following sentences. i. Mr. Jaku talked to students and teachers about drug abuse. ________ ii. Mr. Jaku has less than ten (10) years in his work. ________ iii. Many people are aware about the effects of drug abuse. ________ iv. If you use drugs, you will affect your mind. ________ v. The people who use too much alcohol can be out of mind. ________ vi. The pupils were sitting in their class. ________ vii. Sometimes, it is good attitude to drink alcohol. ________ viii. The victims of drug abuse are youths. ________ ix. According to the passage, pupils need good life. ________ x. The doctor only talked about marijuana and cocaine. ________
- Mr. Jaku talked to students and teachers about drug abuse. (1 mk)
- Mr. Jaku has less than ten (10) years in his work. (1 mk)
- Many people are aware about the effects of drug abuse. (1 mk)
- If you use drugs, you will affect your mind. (1 mk)
- The people who use too much alcohol can be out of mind. (1 mk)
- The pupils were sitting in their class. (1 mk)
- Sometimes, it is good attitude to drink alcohol. (1 mk)
- The victims of drug abuse are youths. (1 mk)
- According to the passage, pupils need good life. (1 mk)
- The doctor only talked about marijuana and cocaine. (1 mk)
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Who are the main victims of drug abuse problems?
What did the pupils reply when asked if they wanted a good life?
What advice did Mr. Jaku give to the pupils to have a good life?
What is the meaning of 'attentively' as used in the passage?
What is the concluding remark by Mr. Miraji?
According to the passage, explain three effects of drug abuse.
- Explain one effect of drug abuse. (1 mk)
- Explain another effect of drug abuse. (1 mk)
- Explain a third effect of drug abuse. (1 mk)
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What advice did Mr. Jaku give to the pupils to avoid drug abuse and have a good life? Give two points.
- Give one piece of advice. (1 mk)
- Give another piece of advice. (1 mk)
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Section B
Fill in the blanks by using correct words given from the table below. tightening uncle beautiful cousin intelligent shake thermos flask shakes i. Rahma is very ______. Last year she was Miss Tanzania. ii. We use a ______ to maintain tea hotness. iii. A mechanic uses a spanner for ______ nuts and bolts. iv. The doctor said “______ the medicine well before use”. v. The brother of your father or mother is your ______.
- Rahma is very ______. Last year she was Miss Tanzania. (1 mk)
- We use a ______ to maintain tea hotness. (1 mk)
- A mechanic uses a spanner for ______ nuts and bolts. (1 mk)
- The doctor said “______ the medicine well before use”. (1 mk)
- The brother of your father or mother is your ______. (1 mk)
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Match the people from LIST B with their jobs from LIST A and put the correct letter in table below. LIST A LIST B i. A person who flies an aircraft A: Barber ii. A person who keeps or inspects finance B: Fisherman C: Sailor iii. A person who sells fish D: Author iv. A person who cuts hair E: Pilot v. A person who works in a ship F: Doctor G: Accountant H: Fishmonger Answers i ii iii iv v
- A person who flies an aircraft (1 mk)
- A person who keeps or inspects finance (1 mk)
- A person who sells fish (1 mk)
- A person who cuts hair (1 mk)
- A person who works in a ship (1 mk)
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Answer the questions as instructed. i. An elephant is as stronger as a lion. (Correct the sentence) ____________________________________________________________ ii. These are nice beaches. (Change into singular form) ____________________________________________________________ iii. Can you give me a cup of tea please? (Re-write the sentence in command) ____________________________________________________________ iv. Jafari is active. His brother is active too. (Join the sentences using as……as) ____________________________________________________________ v. An elephant eats grasses so it a ___________ animal while a lion eats meat so it is a ___________ animal. (Fill the blanks with the words carnivorous or herbivorous in their correct place)
- An elephant is as stronger as a lion. (Correct the sentence) (1 mk)
- These are nice beaches. (Change into singular form) (1 mk)
- Can you give me a cup of tea please? (Re-write the sentence in command) (1 mk)
- Jafari is active. His brother is active too. (Join the sentences using as……as) (1 mk)
- An elephant eats grasses so it a ___________ animal while a lion eats meat so it is a ___________ animal. (Fill the blanks with the words carnivorous or herbivorous in their correct place) (1 mk)
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Write a composition of one hundred and twenty (120) words about the importance of education in our nation.
- Write a composition of one hundred and twenty (120) words about the importance of education in our nation. (10 mk)
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Section D
Arrange the following sentences to make a meaningful story by using letters in the table below. Number one (i) is given as an example.
- Then they took us to the Mwana wa mwana cave. (1 mk)
- After seeing the cave, they sent us to the historical mosque that was built by Arabs. (1 mk)
- At 4:30 pm, we played football and netball match with our dwellers. (1 mk)
- We agreed to go to Kizimkazi on Monday. (1 mk)
- Finally, we returned to our home after interesting trip. (1 mk)
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