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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Time 2:30 Hours July 2021

Instructions:
1. This paper consists of section A, B, C and D with a total of 10 questions.
2. Answer ALL questions in the space provided.
3. All writing must be in blue or black pen.
4. All communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the
examination room.
5. Write your NAMES or INDEX NUMBER at the top right corner of every page of your
booklet (s).

FOR EXAMINERS’ USE ONLY

QUESTION NUMBER SCORE EXAMINERS’ INITIALS
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SECTION A (20 Marks)

COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY
1. Read the following passage carefully and then answer questions which follow:
My uncle’s farm is on the large field of abundant green grass. It is within the
boundaries of gentle slopping hills. Looking far into the horizon, the clear blue sky
seems to meet the green pastures. There are no tall buildings. There is no sadness.
The farm is very peaceful. Whenever I visit the farm, I wake up early in the morning
every day just to watch the sunrise. The sun chases away any hint of sadness. It
lights up the surroundings and seems to breathe life into the farm. A clear stream
passes through the farm. It is water which gives a beautiful sound as they pass
through the farm. Listening to the water flow, one could fall asleep right by the river
bank.

My uncle has many cattle, sheep, goats and donkey. Three young men herd them. All
of his livestock are in good health. They are first taken to the stream from where they
drink enough water. The donkey usually drinks a lot of water before they leave the
stream. Any news of raids or attack on the animals is reported immediately to my
uncle by one of the herdsmen. My uncle’s farm has a lot of equipment. The farms
where he grows various crops for sale and for use at home are far from the main
house. They are also very large. He therefor, requires a vehicle to get him and many
big tractors to dig the land.

In the main house, my uncle keeps a lot of furniture in the sitting room. He gets
many visitors in a day. In his bedroom, he keeps les furniture. Other than a bed, he
has a little else in there. He says that the bedroom is a place to relax and not to
entertain. We plenty of things to do when we visit our uncle. We help him in farm by
doing a few tasks like, weeding, we also help the herders with the livestock. When we
do this, we carry some breads to eat and plenty of water to drink when we get hungry
and thirsty.

The best part about my uncle’s farm, however, is my uncle company. He is the
greatest man I know. I admire his strength and determination. He is tall and slender
man. He does not walk with a cane even though he is almost 80 years old. His back
is straight and appears steady. The wrinkles on his dark face do not make look old,
they seem to tell all who look at him that he is now wiser. His white hair and
twinkling eyes reminding me of the South African leader Nelson Mandela. My uncle is
also very kind. He helps all those who work for him whenever they need help. I feel
very lucky to have him in my life.

Questions
(a) Answer these questions by using the right information from the passage.
(i) Suggest the title of the passage:
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(ii) List two physical characteristics of writer’s uncle farm.
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(iii)Why the writer’s uncle require a vehicle to get him to his farm?
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(iv) Why the writer’s uncle keeps a lot of furniture in the sitting room?
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(v) Who reports the news of raids or attacks on the animals? ____________________

(b) For each of the following statements write TRUE if the statement is correct or
FALSE if the statement is not correct.
i. In the main house, grandfather keeps a lot of furniture in the sitting
room _________
ii. Uncle is tall and slender _____________
iii. The writer\s uncle is Nelson Mandela ________________
iv. Uncle’s farm is o large field within the boundaries of gentle sloping hills
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v. The best part about uncle’s farm is my uncle’s bedroom ____________

2. Read and summarize the following passage by giving out five solutions towards road
accidents.
Road accidents cause loss of life and properties, passengers are seriously
injured some lose important organs of the bodies like the legs, hand and the heads,
on the other hand the cars are severely damaged. Other damages include the
destruction of road lights signs, some vehicles are completely crushed.
Measures to reduce the rate of accidents should be put into action like,
installation of road signs, the drivers who break the road safety regulations should be
severely punished. Speed governors should be used. Also people to be educated
about road safety. Drivers should be skilled by having licenses and traffic officer
should inspect all cars and buses.
Generally speaking, cars have become dangerous by taking away people’s life
maliciously when accidents occur. I am airing out the opinion that road safety
education should be given the same emphasis as AIDS and COVID19 educations.

Answers
i. ________________________________________________________________________
ii. ________________________________________________________________________
iii. ________________________________________________________________________
iv. ________________________________________________________________________
v. ________________________________________________________________________
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SECTION B (20 MARKS)
LANGUAGE USE
3. Match the following sentences in column A with the phrases in column B by writing
the correct letter beside the item number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
i. A group of singers A. Gang
ii. A group of locusts B. Swarm
iii. A group of buffaloes C. School
iv. A group of bees D. Pride
v. A group of thieves E. Choir
F. Herd
G. Plague
H. Troop
Answers
COLUMN A i ii iii iv v
COLUMN B

4. Re-arrange the following sentences into a logical sequence to make a meaningful

paragraph. Sentence number 1 has been done as an example.
A. Add little salt and oil.
B. Add rice.
C. Boil water in the sauce pan.
D. Serve it hot.
E. Stir gently and leave it to cook, when the rice is cooked and tender heat.
F. Wash the rice and leave it to drain.

Answers.
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH
C

5. Mr. and Mrs. Kakonjagile invited you to the graduation ceremony of their beloved
daughter Saida, that will take place on 15th October, 2021 at Kili Pub hall at 2: 00
pm. Write a reply informing them that you won’t attend the party and give the
reasons. Assume your name is Tabia Njema

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SECTION C
PATTERNS AND VOCABULARY
6. Fill the blanks with the correct word(s) given in the box below,
Overgrazing, terrace, prevent, mentioned,
surface

i. They dug some ________________ on the hill side and planted some coffee.
ii. Because of _______________ the soil is left bare and gets blown by the wind.
iii. The teacher _______________ that we shall go for a trip next week.
iv. The _________________ of the table was dusty so I wiped at with a piece of cloth.
v. Planting trees will _____________ soil erosion.

7. (a) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets
i. Yesterday I _____________ (buy) a new car.
ii. They just __________ (finish) their homework.
iii. We __________ (watch) TV now.
iv. Juliet always __________ (go) to school on foot.
v. If Ferdinand ____________ (write) many books, he will sell them.

(b). Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after
each.
i. We shall visit Mikumi National Park next week. (Use: going to )
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ii. Orpa likes more fish than meat. (Rewrite using …….prefer ……)
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iii. Brighton is a teacher. Komba is a teacher too. (Begin: Both …………..)

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iv. A thief was caught by the police. ( Change it into Active Voice)
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v. If you don’t tell me the truth, I won’t forgive you. (Begin: Unless …………..)
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8. (a) Complete the following sentences by filling the correct prepositions in the blanks
provided.
i. Many students go to school __________ foot.
ii. Juma is looking _______ his lost keys.
iii. They were looking ________ the picture drawn by me.
iv. John received ten shillings ___________ Japheth.
v. They are eating rice __________ spoons.

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(b) Supply the appropriate question tags for each of the following statements
i. They are eating in the dining hall, _______________
ii. She has not written since morning, ________________
iii. Donbosco played football yesterday, _______________
iv. They will come next week if God wishes, _____________
v. You like gifts, _____________

(c). Change the following sentences into interrogatives.

a. He studies hard every day.
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b. Aron wanted to talk to you yesterday.
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c. We can play football the time being.
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d. They have been living here since 2015.
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e. You are about to jump into the river.
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SECTION D (20 MARKS)
READING PROGRAMME
9. Select one class reader you have read from the given list and answer the questions
that follow

Hawa the Bus Driver - R.S. mabala (1988) Ben &Company, Dar es salaam
Mabala the Farmer - R.S. Mabala (1988) Ben & Company Dar es salaam
Rehema the House girl - D. Lukindo (2008) Ben & company, Dar es salaam
Kalulu the Hare - F. Worthington (1937), Longman, England
The Perl - J. Sternbeck(1948), William Heinemann L.t.d,
Great Britain
The Magic Garden - K.R. Cripwell (1977), William & Collins Sons and
Company Ltd, Great Britain

QUESTIONS.
(a) What is the title of the book and who is the author?
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(b) What is the story about?

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(c) Mention four themes from the book

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(d) Mention two main characters and describe their behaviors
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ii ______________________________________________________________________________
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(e) What two lessons do you get from the story?

i ___________________________________________________________________________
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ii ___________________________________________________________________________
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10. Read the following poem then answer the questions below.
Eat more fruits, the slogans say,
More fish, more beef, more bread,
But I’m on unemployment pay,
My third year now and wed.

And so I wonder when I see,

The slogan when I pass,
The only one that would suit me,
“Eat more bloody grass”.

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QUESTIONS
(i) What is the poem about?
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(ii) How many stanzas and verses are in the given poem?
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(iii) Identify the rhyming words in the poem.
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(iv) Suggest the suitable title of the poem.
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(v) Is the persona happy or sad? Why?
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