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English Language · Paper 1 · 2009

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 0 marks

Define stress and rhythm in spoken English.

(a) Define stress in spoken English. 2 mk
(b) Define rhythm in spoken English. 2 mk

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2. 3 marks

Change into direct speech: The teacher said that pupils must complete their homework.

(a) Change the following sentence into direct speech. 3 mk

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3. 3 marks

Combine using “which”: She bought a new phone. It has a strong battery.

(a) Combine the following sentences using 'which'. 3 mk

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4. 3 marks

Construct two sentences using “between.”

(a) Construct the first sentence using 'between'. 1 mk
(b) Construct the second sentence using 'between'. 1 mk

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5. 4 marks

Write two sentences in present perfect and two in past continuous.

(a) Write two sentences in present perfect tense. 2 mk
(b) Write two sentences in past continuous tense. 2 mk

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6. 4 marks

Construct two sentences showing ability and two showing obligation.

(a) Construct two sentences showing ability. 2 mk
(b) Construct two sentences showing obligation. 2 mk

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7. 4 marks

Mention four roles of a language syllabus.

(a) Mention four roles of a language syllabus. 4 mk

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8. 4 marks

Suggest four methods of storing teaching aids.

(a) Suggest four methods of storing teaching aids. 4 mk

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9. 4 marks

Differentiate between dictionary and thesaurus.

(a) Differentiate between a dictionary and a thesaurus. 4 mk

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10. 4 marks

State three advantages of continuous assessment.

(a) State three advantages of continuous assessment. 4 mk

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Section B

11. 30 marks

Examine five features that make drama different from other genres.

(a) Examine five features that make drama different from other genres. 30 mk

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12. 30 marks

Analyse the role of stress and intonation in meaning.

(a) Analyse the role of stress and intonation in meaning. 30 mk

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13. 30 marks

Suggest six activities for improving listening skills in primary pupils.

(a) Suggest six activities for improving listening skills in primary pupils. 30 mk

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14. 30 marks

Explain five challenges faced by teachers when marking English compositions.

(a) Explain five challenges faced by teachers when marking English compositions. 30 mk

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15. 30 marks

Critically assess the use of peer assessment in English classrooms.

(a) Critically assess the use of peer assessment in English classrooms. 30 mk

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Section C

16. 20 marks

Discuss how reading builds a foundation for all learning, with examples from Tanzanian schools.

(a) Discuss how reading builds a foundation for all learning, with examples from Tanzanian schools. 20 mk

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17. 20 marks

Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the current English syllabus in Tanzania.

(a) Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the current English syllabus in Tanzania. 20 mk

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18. 20 marks

Argue for or against the statement: “Examinations are the best way of testing English competence.”

(a) Argue for or against the statement: “Examinations are the best way of testing English competence.” 20 mk

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