English Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Mokasa II Joint Mock Exams 2023

Instructions to students

• Answer all questions
• Candidates must answer all questions in English

1. Recently you made a pen friend from Australia. She/he has requested you to know the books you have been analyzing in preparation for your national examinations. Having thoroughly read and understood A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, you decide to write a review of the same to him/her. Write a book review of the set book that you will send to your friend.                 (20 marks)
2. Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.   (10marks)
   
   Kenya's rapid rate of urbanization will continue to (i)..........pressure on housing and urban infrastructure. Housing is inadequate and the growth of slums and informal settlements are expanding. Some nations have experienced urbanization (ii).............. accompanied skills upgrading, industrialization and the expansion of the urban formal sector. In Kenya, there is an increased demand for products related (iii) ...............affordable housing units. (iv).................., this demand may not translate into a rapid increase in jobs in the formal sector in Kenya. According to Professor Ryan, Kenya does not generate enough savings as a country that can be channeled to increasing more white-collar (v).................. in the country. The jobs in the formal sector cost a fraction of jobs in the informal sector. Kenya has a vibrant 'Jua Kali' sector that fills (vi)................gaps in the economy. Where professional education is scarce, expert-niche experience and hands-on learning has taken over. Policies to support the 'Jua Kali' sector may help to (vii)...............the economy.
   
   Another glaring issue that will become increasingly (viii)..............to tackle in the future is access to water. The United Nations classifies Kenya as a water-scarce country since it has less than 1000 cubic metres per capita of renewable freshwater supplies. Numerous factors including (xi) ......
   warming, contamination of drinking water and a lack of investment in water resources has aggravated the water crisis in Kenya. (x)..............will
   be important to map out the sources of water available to towns and cities and invest in improved water governance and infrastructure.
3. Oral Skills
   1. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
      
      The forest drips and glows with green.
      The tree frog croaks his far off song.
      His voice is stillness, moss and rain
      Drunk from the rest ages long
      
      We cannot understand the call
      Unless we move into his dream,
      Where all is one and one in all
      And frog and python are the same.
      
      We with our quick dividing eyes
      Measure, distinguishing, and are gone.
      The forest burns, the tree frog dies,
      Yet one is all and all are one.
      
      1. Identify the rhyme scheme in in the poem above.   (2 marks)
      2. Apart from rhyme, how else has rhythm been achieved in this poem?    (3 marks)
      3. How would you perform line 3 of stanza 3?       (2 marks)
   2. Identify the odd one out of the following words paying attention to the underlined sounds.   (4 marks)
      1. double, house, trouble, tough
      2. fruit, juice, build, bruise
      3. weapon, dream, heat, beat
      4. seize, reign, receive, perceive
   3. For each of the following words provide two other words that are pronounced the same way.     (4 marks)
      1. scent
      2. praise
   4. What difference in meaning would come out by stressing the following words in this sentence?   (2 marks)
      The President approved the finance bill.
      1. The President
      2. approved
   5. You are a member of Debate Club in your school and you are among the three members who are to represent the club in The Grant Cycle Debate Contest to be held soon. Give three things that you would do as preparation for the contest.      (3 marks)
   6. After a Literature class your Class Teacher gave you an assignment to discuss themes on Blossoms of The Savannah. What four things would you do during the discussion to ensure it is fruitful?     (4 marks)
   7. Read the dialogue below then answer the questions that follow.       (6 marks)
      Mary:     Good morning Father
      Father:  Good morning Mary. How was your day?
      Mary:     It was fine, thank you: (Hesitantly) Err, father, excuse me, I would like to go camping during the holiday with scouts club members.
      Father:  Go on.
      Mary:     I know you are not very keen on school trips but I would really like to go to camping during the August holiday with Scouts Club                       members.
      Father:  But Mary, you are aware of my stand on such trips. They create a healthy ground for immoral behavior. Besides you have a lot of                  homework to complete. You can't afford to waste that time.
      Mary:    Father, I understand where you are coming from but this trip is very important. We are going to have a First Aid training. We are                      also going to be trained on how to deal with HIV and AIDS pandemic. I promise to complete my homework before I go on the trip                    and behave myself while there.
      Father:  What about your studies? You are a candidate. You must prepare early enough if you want to perform well.
      Mary:     I agree with you father. I will put in extra hours when I come back from the trip. I promise you.
      Father:  For how long will you be away?
      Mary:     Two weeks, father.
      Father:   Well, it is fine; you have my permission but remember to keep your word. Agreed?
      Mary:     Agreed Father.
      Father:  Okay then.
      Mary:     Thbank you so much dad.
      Father:  Welcome Mary.
      1. From the conversation above it is evident that Mary has excellent negotiation skills. Identify three of these skills. (3 marks)
      2. Why would you describe this encounter as a win-win situation? Explain your answer.  (2 marks)
      3. What is the purpose of greetings in this conversation?    (1 mark)

MARKING SCHEME

1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING (20 MARKS)
   Recently you made a friend from Australia. She/he has requested you to know the books you have been analyzing in preparation for your national examinations. Having thoroughly read and understood A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, you decide to write a review of the same to him/her. Write a book review of the set book that you will send to your friend. (20 marks.)
   FUNCTIONAL WRITING
   It must be a book review, if not deduct -2AD marks
   FORMAT
   1. HEADING - A BOOK REVIEW OF A DOLL'S HOUSE √1
   2. TITLE - A DOLL'S HOUSE√2
   3. AUTHOR - HENRIK IBSEN√1/2
   4. PUBLISHER – any publishing house√√2
   5. YEAR OF PUBLICATION - any year before 2023√2
   6. REVIEWER - name of the person doing review√/2
   7. (Any other optional aspect e.g. Price, Availability, pages) √2
      TOTAL= 4 MARKS size/payıc
      CONTENT
      • INTRODUCTION - candidate should give a little background information about the text including author, setting and any other relevant information about the text √2
      • THEMES/SUBJECT MATTER - mention of the key issues tackled in the text such as place of women in the society, patriarchy, etc. Any two issues mentioned √2
      • CHARACTERS - give the key characters and how they help bring out the key issues in the play e.g. Nora and Torvald Helmer as the key characters in the text √1
      • STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES - mention any strengths and weaknesses in the text. This could be in terms of the styles or language used in the text e.g. if one mentions that the text is rich in imagery, that can be treated as a strength. √1 or the vocabulary used in the text is too complex or difficult to understand that can be treated as a weakness √1
      • CONCLUSION - this should bring out the reviewer's overall recommendation for the friend to read the book. √1 TOTAL=08 MARKS
        LANGUAGE: TOTAL 08 MARKS
        NB
        • Apart from the introduction and conclusion, which should appear in the first and the last paragraphs respectively, the rest of the items can appear anywhere in the review.
        • Characters could be mentioned at any point of the review including the introduction but it should go beyond mere mention
        • The examiner should use his/her discretion to judge whether the student has brought out the strengths and weaknesses appropriately and award marks.
        • The weaknesses should not dilute the overall intention of the book review
2. CLOZE TEST (10 MARKS)
   Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10marks)
   1. Increase/pile/exert
   2. that/which
   3. to
   4. However
   5. jobs
   6. important
   7. boost
   8. difficult
   9. global
   10. It
3.   
   1.  
      1. Identify the rhyme scheme in in the poem above (2marks)
         The rhyme scheme The rhyme scheme of the above poem is ababcdcdefef, it is a regular sound pattern as the next sound pattern is predictable. (Must identify the scheme correctly if missing award 0)
      2. Apart from rhyme how else has rhythm been achieved in this poem? (3marks)
         There is use of;
         1. Alliteration: glows, green, we, with
         2. Assonance: into,  his, dividing, eyes
         3. Consonance: voice, stillness, moss
         4. Repetition: one is all
      3. How would you perform line 3 of stanza 3? (2marks)
         • I would stress the content words; forest, burns, trees, frog, python to bring out the somber mood
         • I would say with a melancholic/sad/sombre tone / wear a sad face while saying to bring out a sombre mood.
         • I would say while pointing using my index finger to show reference to the frog dying.
         • I would say it with a pause at burns, dies to show sadness / say it a falling intonation because it is a statement to show sadness.
           any
           (Any two @ 1 mark = 2marks. Must be a verbal and a non-verbal cue + reason why the use of the same, if no reason award 0 mark)
   2. Identify the odd one out of the following words paying attention to the underlined sounds. (4marks)
      1. double, house, trouble, tough        house
      2. fruit, juice, build, bruise                   build
      3. weapon, dream, heat, beat           weapon
      4. seize, reign, receive, perceive         reign
   3. For each of the following words provide two other words that are pronounced the same way.  (4marks)
      1. Scent - sent, scent
      2. Praise - preys, prays
         (@word 1 mark*4=4marks)
   4. What difference in meaning would come out by stressing the following words in this sentence? (2marks)
      The President approved the finance bill.
      
      1. The President: It is the president who approved the finance bill and not any other person
      2. Approved: The president only approved the finance bill and did nothing else. NB (When giving meaning the candidate should maintain the words used without omitting, however it is possible that the arrangement of words is altered.)
   5. You are a member of Debate Club in your school and you are among the three members who are to represent the club in The Grant Cycle Debate Contest to be held soon. Give three things that you would do as preparation for the contest. (3marks)
      • I would research on the motion to find out on factual information to support my arguments
      • I would rehearse in front of a mirror/mock audience/family to gain confidence
      • I would prepare a detailed outline of the points of the debate to help me organize my presentation well and to minimize repetition
      • I would choose/ select appropriate dress code to boost my confidence
      • I  would write down short notes on the facts to help me remember while delivering the points
      • I would practice on how to specchi fluently to gain confidence
      • I would do relaxation exercises if anxious to ease and calm myself.
        (Any 3 @ 1 mark)
   6. After a Literature class your Class Teacher gave you an assignment to discuss themes on Blossoms of The Savannah. What three things you would do during the discussion to ensure it is fruitful. (4 marks)
      • I will speak clearly and fluently to be heard by the group members comfortably
      • I will speak loud enough to be heard by all the group members
      • I will speak with moderation/ moderate pace to share quality information about the discussion.
      • I will stay calm and polite while putting my points across to show confidence. 
      • I will listen to each person attentively and respond appropriately to what other people have to say
      • I would observe appropriate turn-taking in order to allow the other members time to share their points back
      • I will pack up every point I put across with facts and statistics to demonstrate confidence and good knowledge of the topic.
      • I will respect each other's contribution/ opinions.
      • I will show interest in the contributions of others and try to encourage them.
        (Any four @Imark. 4marks)
   7. Read the dialogue below then answer the questions that follow.
      Questions.
      1. From the conversation above it is evident that Mary has excellent negotiation skills. Identify three of the skills. (3marks)
         • Mary uses courteous language: ... excuse me, I would like to...
         • Mary builds good rapport by greeting the father: Good morning father
         • Mary gives a valid reason why the trip is important: we are going for a first aid training.....
         • Mary listens to her father patiently: Father, I understand where you are coming from, but...
         • Mary appreciates her father's views and she lets him know that she does respectfully: Father, I understand where you are coming from, but...
           (Any three well illustrated @ Imark. 3marks)
      2. Why would you describe this encounter as a win-win situation? Explain your answer. (2marks)
      3. What is the purpose of greetings in this conversation? (1 mark)
         • Creates good rapport between Mary and the Father.
           
         • Easen tension
         • Sets the ground for negotiation.