(ii) What is the correct meaning of the riddle "his crying is our laughter". A. Tears B. Water C. Rain D. Papaya sap

(iii) They were found in the classroom "talking" instead of studying. What does "kupiga domo" mean? A. To shout B. To gossip about people C. To tell stories D. To chatter

Read the following song carefully and analyze the elements of content: Theme, attitude, philosophy, conflicts and message of the author. "I don't want you to give me heart disease I thought I had found a true lover Turns out I have encountered strange things. My goodness to you is in vain All favors to you are in vain I have learned from mistakes I don't want you, sister, mother. I have traveled mainland Tanzania Unguja and Pemba, I have been everywhere I have seen beautiful women with qualities Who adorn themselves and are adorned So understand me, sister I am not swayed by looks. I like good character Good character is the weapon for you I am not swayed by looks I like good character...." QUESTIONS (i) What is the theme of the singer? (ii) What is the singer's attitude/stance on love? (iii) What conflict has arisen between the characters? (iv) What is the singer's belief/philosophy regarding the conflict? (v) What have you learned from this song?

1. Taja mada kuu ya shairi hili. (2 mk)
2. What is the theme of the singer? (0 mk)
3. Eleza kwa urefu tofauti zilizopo kati ya maisha ya zamani na maisha ya siku hizi katika nyanja zifuatazo: (i) Makao ya kuishi (ii) Usafiri (iii) Bunge (iv) Mahakama (v) Elimu (5 mk)
4. What is the singer's attitude/stance on love? (0 mk)
5. Ni kwa njia gani mshairi anatuonyesha kuwa wanawake wa siku hizi wamebadilika? (2 mk)
6. What conflict has arisen between the characters? (0 mk)
7. Write your explanation, focusing only on the important points. (5 mk)
8. What is the singer's belief/philosophy regarding the conflict? (0 mk)
9. Neno 'nyang'au' katika shairi hili lina maana gani? (1 mk)
10. Taja mifano miwili ya matumizi mabaya ya fedha siku hizi kama inavyooneshwa katika shairi. (3 mk)
11. What have you learned from this song? (0 mk)
12. Je, mshairi anamaanisha kuwa pesa si thamani siku hizi? Eleza. (2 mk)
13. Explain the meaning of the word 'chamtemakuni' as used in the poem. (1 mk)
14. Explain the meaning of the word 'ughaibuni' as used in the poem. (1 mk)

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You are the parent of Student Masumbuko Mtata who completed Primary Education at Juhudi Primary School, P.O. Box 69, Mwanza. You saw an advertisement for Form One study opportunities in the "Nipashe" newspaper dated 02/11/2008. Write a letter applying for a place for your child. Use between 80 and 120 words. ADVERTISEMENT The Principal of Umoja Secondary School wishes to inform parents/guardians of the availability of places for Forms One to Four in a brand new school. The school is of the 'Sayansi' stream. The school is located in Dar-es-Salaam city in the Mbezi Beach area, and is for girls and boys. It has enough classrooms and teaching and learning facilities. It has enough teachers, all subjects will be taught, fees are reasonable, all community services are available. The school will open on 6/1/2009. Send your applications to: The Principal, P.O. Box 3043 or call 0796-865708. Application forms cost only 10,000/=, they are available at the school. Hurry up.

1. Write a letter applying for a place for your child, Masumbuko Mtata, at Umoja Secondary School, based on the advertisement. (15 mk)

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