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BETTER BEST ENGLISH JOINT EXAM 101/1

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Question Maximum Student’s Examiner’s

Score Score Initials
1 20

2 10

3 30

TOTAL 60

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1. You are the chairperson of your school’s journalism club. Your club held very important and successful
events last term after election of new officials.

Write a report to the patron of the club about the events. In your report, indicate the competitions with
invited neighbouring schools, journalism workshop, attending of journalism club extravaganza at Elite
school.

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2. Fill in each of the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word. (10marks)
While a learning environment (i)____________most commonly a classroom, it’s more generally a
space where (ii)________________can feel safe and supported in their (iii)____________________
of knowledge. In (iv) ___________________to aesthetics, instructors can shape a learning envi-
ronment (v)__________________the way they teach and the atmosphere they create in the class-
room. They can influence learning by encouraging student participation and engagement. Doing
so (vi)________________nurture positive and constructive feedback that supports exploration,
community among peers, diversity. Studies have (vii)__________________that positive learning
environments help increase student focus, motivation, and retention of (viii)____________.

As students continue to grow and evolve as learners, the environment in which they learn evolve
(ix)________________ well. Learning environments change over time, adapting to student needs.
This means that teachers must continually optimize their learning environments to help students
meet their (x)__________________ goals.

3. a) Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.
Long time ago, the python and alligator were great friends. they were inseparable. python invited
his best friend to attend his homecoming ceremony. The white party was organized by his wife
after python’s return from the jungle. The python’s family gave a condition: only guests in white
are allowed to join the table for dinner. Alligator did not get an opportunity to enjoy the sumptuous
dinner, his dark colour and broad, rounded snout made it impossible for him to party with his friend.
He walked home though disappointed.

The two friends met the following week. The alligator’s in-law had invited him to a big party in
their palatial home. He was informed to come with his best friend. The alligator therefore invited
the python to accompany him. When they reached the gate, they could sniff the pleasant aroma in
the atmosphere.

“My friend,” began the alligator, “Remember to practice self-control. My in-law is a generous
person but do not over eat. It is dangerous for your health.”

“Do not worry, I have the largest stomach in the jungle,” boasted python.

“The stomach has a capacity that must never be exceeded,” whispered alligator, as they neared the
reception.

When python saw the roasted goat meat, his mouth began to water. After a brief prayer, he began
swallowing everything that was presented before him. This excited the alligator’s in –laws who had
by now gathered to watch the spectacle. They kept encouraging him to swallow chunks and chunks
of food. Other guests also gathered to cheer him on. Alligator tried to stop him in vain. He ended
up swallowing so much food that his abdomen began to ache. To impress his audience, python also
devoured the alligator. Sadly, it was too late to help. Since that day, python swallows the alligator.

Written by Ronald Ogutu

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 i. As the narrator, how would you say the sentence: “Do not worry, I have the largest stomach
in the jungle,” boasted python. (2marks)
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ii. How would you know that your audience in this story is fully participating in the performance
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iii. How do you think the audience would react when the narrator says the last sentence in the story.
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b. For each of the following set of words, identify the odd one out according to pronunciation of the
syllables highlighted. (3 marks)
i) Pleasant, weapon, pretty ………………………………………………………..…….
ii) Dough, enough, though …………………………………………………………...…
iii) Wept, debt, receipt, doubt ………………………………………………………....……

c. The underlining indicates the stressed word in the sentences below. Briefly explain what each sen-
tence means. (4marks)

i. He drove the car towards the pavilion.

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 d. Indicate whether you would use falling or rising intonation in the sentences below. (3 marks)

a. Come here! .................................................................................................

b. I have something to tell you. .................................................................................................

c. Did you buy him a toy yesterday? ................................................................................................

e. One of the features in listening skills is maintaining a meaningful eye-contact with the speaker. Why
do you think it is important to do so? (2mks)

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f. You are working as a volunteer at a local company attached to the Human Resources Manager’s
office. You receive a call from someone who would want to talk to the Manager. Outline things you
would do to ensure the conversation is effective. (5 marks)

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g. You have been shortlisted to attend an interview for the position of a class secretary in your school.

i. What would you do before the occasion to ensure you look presentable? (3marks)
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ii. What would you do during the interview to ensure success? (3marks)

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