MITIHANI

 

TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS FORM III

ENGLISH LANUAGE– JUNE 2008

 

TIME: 3 HOURS

 

INSTRUCTIONS:-

-          This paper consists of four (4) sections: A, B C and D.

-          Answer all questions from sections A, B, C and only two questions from section D.

 

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

 

1.      Read the following passage and then answer the questions after it. (5 marks)

A volcano is an opening at the top of a mountain sometimes this opening may be on the side of the mountain. Funnel like structure called a crater connects the opening to the interior of the earth. Hot steam, rocks and Lava are forced out through the opening during a volcanic eruption.

Volcanic mountains can erupt violently or less violently. During the violent explosions usually a large amount of gas becomes trapped in the interior of the earth. Slowly, the gas builds up more and more pressure. Finally, it escapes into the atmosphere with force, throwing everything around it into the air. Explosive eruptions of this kind are common in Italy. In the Islands of Hawali, the common type of volcanic eruption is the less violent one. Lava and gas silently flow out of the mountain and spread down wards long distance.

Volcanic eruptions have been source of disasters from time immemorial. Between the beginning of the sixteenth century and the second World War, about 200,000 people may have been wiped off the earth’s surface. Huge sea waves, landslides and falling buildings, usually accompany violent eruptions. These contribute a great deal to the deaths and damage.

In 1983, Mt Laki in Iceland erupted. Volcanic ashes, which fell on the surrounding region caused famine and epidemics that affected nearly 100,000 people. In 1988 a volcanic mountain called Krakatoa in Malaysia exploded and caused sea waves that drowned the coastal regions of java and Sumatra Island. In 1902, a whole town called Saint Pierre in Martinique was wiped out by a volcanic eruption on Mt. Palee.

Volcanic eruptions may sometimes be a source of blessing many years later. The fertile slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro are a good example. The lava that flowed from the crater many years ago has today turned into soil which is very good for the cultivation of bananas and coffee. Hot springs and geysers which are common in volcanic areas are another beneficial example. The molten masses beneath the earth’s surface continue to give off high vapours and gases while cooling down. These gases escape through rock openings to the earth’s surface. On the way the steam gets mixed with ground water to form a solution used to treat diseases. Hot springs are also tourist attractions as in New Zealand. Volcanic eruptions may also lead to formation of lakes. Lake Kivu in East Africa was formed in this way.

 

QUESTIONS

(a)    Write the letter of the best answer in the box provided.

(i)                 A volcano is:-

A.                 Always on the top of a mountain

B.                 Connected to the earth’s interior by a funnel

C.                 Sometimes called crater

D.                At times formed on the side of a mountain

 

(ii)               In a violent volcano eruption:-

A.                 Trapped gas explodes and builds up more pressure

B.                 Lava and other matter is thrown out with a great force

C.                 The mountain erupts quitly

D.                The mountain escapes atmosphere with force

 

(iii)             In the Island of Hawaii:-

A.                 A mountain flow downwards long distance

B.                 Lava and other matter is thrown out with a great force

C.                 Less violent volcanic eruptions generally occur

D.                Explosive eruptions are common

 

(iv)             Nearly a quarter of a million people were killed:-

A.                 Between the 16^th Century and mid 20^th Century

B.                 Between the 15^th Century and 1945

C.                 Between 1600 and 1939

D.                Between 1500 and the Second World War

 

(v)               Mt. Laki Krakatoa and Palee:-

A.                 Exploded and caused serious damage and human loss

B.                 Erupted in 1902 and down a town a town called Saint Pierre

C.                 Drowned the coastal regions of Java and Sumatra

D.                Caused famine and serious diseases

 

(vi)               The word “huge” means:-

A.                 Stagnant

B.                 Big

C.                 Small

D.                Moving

 

(vii)           “Blessing” in the context of the story could mean:-

A.                 A disadvantage

B.                 Bad luck

C.                 A misfortune

D.                Good fortune

 

(viii)         According to this passage, the term “wiped out” means:-

A.                 Covered

B.                 Shaken

C.                 Complete destruction

D.                Disturbed

 

(ix)              The antonym for interior is

A.                 Extrusion

B.                 Intrusion

C.                 Inner

D.                Exterior

 

(x)                ____________ is a town which is now extinct because of volcanic eruptions:-

A.                 New Zealand

B.                 Malaysia

C.                 Saint Pierre

D.                Krakatoa

 

(b)   Summarize the story in not more than 70 words, and not less than 60 words. (5 marks)

 

SECTION B: PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY

 

2.      Write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. (4 marks)

(i)           Have you ever been to Uganda? The student asked his teacher.

Begin: The student asked his teacher ………………………………………

(ii)         We found a cave for protect from the storm. Use the correct form of “protect”

(iii)       There were heavy clouds in the sky. That’s why we couldn’t see the sun the whole day.

Begin: “The skies were so ……………………. that ………………………

(iv)       I was very happy to see the film

Rewrite using “enjoyed” instead of “was very happy”

 

3.      Fill in the blank spaces by providing the current word. (4 marks)

(i)           Jane is a girl _________ father works at NBC.

(ii)         I have been waiting for this examination ___________ four years now.

(iii)       I traveled to Kilosa _________ train.

(iv)       Simon is tall, Jangala is taller but Muhogo is _________

 

4.      Correct the following sentences where necessary. (4 marks)

(i)                 Either she or her friend have to pay.

(ii)               If it’s too expensive I would not buy it.

(iii)             Nyagichuro, he goes to school everyday.

(iv)             If she went to school she will learnt how to write well.

 

5.      In each sentence, put the verb in the correct tense. (4 marks)

(b)               Up to now we (do) six examination.

(c)                While I (study) last night, the light went off.

(d)               Education in Tanzania (develop) a lot since 1961.

(e)                Wherever I (see) beggars I give them something.

 

SECTION C : LANGUAGE USE

 

6.      Choose the correct alternative:

(i)                 Although his first book was turned _________, Odero was not discouraged.

A.           Off

B.           Up

C.           Down

D.          In

 

(ii)                How many people turned _________ at the meeting?

A.           Up

B.           In

C.           Along

D.          On

(iii)             The teachers said that they could no longer __________ all the marking.

A.           Cope up with

B.           Cope up

C.           Cope with

D.          Cope on with

 

(iv)             Realising that further resistance was useless, the gunman turned himself _________ to the police.

A.           Down

B.           Up

C.           In

D.          On

 

 

7.      Rearrange the following sentences in a logical order. (5 marks)

(a)                The lady extended her hand towards him for money

(b)               The lady hesitated then slowly took a plate and filled it with food.

(c)                Bambo walked to one of the women and ordered rice and meat.

(d)               Bambo took his food and joined the other men sitting on a bench.

(e)                “Don’t worry mama, I’ll settle the bill after eating” he told her.

 

8.      Match the items in column A with those in B to produce meaningful sentences.

A	B
(i)           Neither a door nor a window (ii)         The teacher with his pupils (iii)       Not only is he stupid (iv)       Many people will die of hunger (v)         His watch is not as beautiful	A.       Were playing tennis B.        But also obstitute C.        Were cheap in price D.       Was in the classroom E.       If there will be enough rain F.        As his sister’s G.       Was left open H.       Than his sister’s watch I.          Unless the government takes quick measures J.          But he is careless

 

9.       Choose two topics out of the given four and write a composition according to instructions given. (10 marks each)

(a)          “He who follows two hares catches neither”

Write a story relevant to the statement.

(Not less than 250 words)

(b)         Write an essay of not less than 250 words

Explaining why there is mass poverty in most African countries, despite the many years of political independence.

(c)          Imagine that you are the executive officer of Mtakuja village. Write a speech of not more than 250 words to educate your people on the importance of National census.

(d)         Write a letter to a friend, inviting him/her to spend the next holiday with you in one of Tanzanian’s National Parks. Explain to her/him your plans which you think will make it the most memorable holiday he/she has ever had.

 

SECTION D : LITERATURE

Attempt two questions from this section.

 

10.  (a)    Define the following terms as used in literature and give examples  (10 marks)

(i)                 Literature

(ii)               Form

(iii)             Content

(iv)             Oral literature

(v)               Written Literature

 

 

 

     (b)     Differentiate the following terms, give examples for each term (10 marks)

(i)                 Simile and Metaphor

(ii)               Personification and Hyperbole

(iii)             Poetry and Poet

(iv)             Round character and flat character

(v)               Conflict and climax

 

11.  “Explain how and why modern education and Western civilization made the youth alienate themselves from their traditional societies. Refer to two (2) readings in answering this question. (20 marks)

 

12.  Some characters provide good examples in the society while others provide bad examples and are not supposed to be emulated. Show this using two books you read in this course.  (20 marks)

 

13.  Read the following poem, then answer the questions after it.

 

Your pain

yet more my pain

shall suffocate oppressions

 

Your eyes

yet more my eyes

will be remembering the whip

 

Your scars

yet more my scars

will be lofted fully armed.

 

My hands

yet more your hands

will be lifted fully armed

 

My strength

yet more your strength

shall overcome imperialism

 

My blood

yet more your blood

            shall irrigate our victory

 

 

QUESTIONS (5 marks Each)

(i)                 What is the poem about?

(ii)               What does the last stanza mean?

(iii)             What are possible themes found in this poem?

(iv)             Talk about the language of the poem.

 

 

 

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