English Language 2015

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Write a letter to the Presiding Member of your district assembly telling him or her about two of the achievements of your community over the last five years and the plans for the future.

Question 2

Your friend has informed you that his or her uncle has decided not to look after him or her in school anymore. Write to your friend's uncle giving him at least, two reasons why he should change his mind.

Question 3

Write arguments **for** or **against** the topic: _It is more advantageous to live in the village than in the city._

Question 4

The dry season was very long. The people waited anxiously for the rains to plant their seeds. The rain clouds that appeared occasionally were deceptive. To while away the time, they wove baskets and kente; others carved stools or sat under trees, playing games and drinking palm wine. Sentu and his family were on the verge of starvation. They had just one cassava farm left to feed on. The maize in the barn was all gone. In fact, they had started eating the seed maize. Sentu kept wondering how he would get seeds to plant when the rainy season eventually started. He went to inspect the traps he had set for the rodent that had been feasting on the cassava. If the traps caught any animals, it would be a double blessing; he would get meat and reduce the population of 'his enemies', the pests. While inspecting his traps, h saw some smoke. He dashed towards it. He tried to put out the fire but could not. He shouted for help. In a twinkling of an eye, the whole farm had been destroy. Sentu wept uncontrollably. When he raeched the village, his neighbours rushed to his house to console him. They gave him foodstuff and promised to help him get back on his feet. Tutu, the palm-wine tapper, visited Sentu that evening. He was accompanied by two elderly and highly respected men in the village. Their mission was simple. Tutu had asked them to apologize to Sentu on his behalf. It was the fire from Tutu's torch that had caused the havoc and brought such agony to Sentu's family. What could Sentu do or say?

Question 5

1. What was the main occupation of the people?
2. State two other things they did that could earn them an income.

Question 6

1. What does 'pests' refer to?
2. Why did the writer refer to the pests as 'his enemies'?

Question 7

1. How did Sentu feel when his farm was burnt?
2. Why did he feel that way?

Question 8

For what two reasons did Tutu choose the elderly and highly respected men to accompany him to visit Sentu?

Question 9

Explain the following expression in your own words

1. a double blessing;
2. Wept uncontrollably;
3. get back on his feet.;

Question 10

For **each** of the following words, give another word or a phrase that means **the same** and can fit into the passage: