English Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Kassu Jet Joint Mock Exams 2023

Instructions

• Candidates must answer all questions in English

QUESTIONS

1. Imagine you have cleared your KCSE examinations and have received your results. As you wait to join university, you see an advertisement in the Daily Mail by Safaricom Company for position of salespeople. The position will last for four months. Those to be recruited should:
   • be 18 years and above
   • have scored C+ and above with C+ in English and Mathematics
   • be fluent in English and Kiswahili
   • be computer literate.
     1. Write the application letter for the above position.
        The application letter should be addressed to:
        The Human Resource Manager,
        Safaricom Company Limited,
        P. O. Box 66827 - 0000800,
        Nairobi.                                                                                                                 (12 marks)
     2. Write the Curriculum Vitae that will accompany your application letter. (8 marks)
2. CLOZE TEST (10 MARKS)
   Read the passage below and fill in each blank with an appropriate word.
   Residents of Turkana County (i) .............................raised fears over (ii) ........................... even as joint police and military operation to flush out bandits continue. Despite the (iii) ........................... deployment of National Police Service (NPS) (iv) .................................... Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) personnel, (v) ................................ of attacks are still on the (vi) ............................ . The latest incident was the Sunday raid at Lomelo area in Turkana East (vii) ........................... suspected bandits believed to have crossed (viii) ........................... from Tiaty in Baringo, surrounded a village and (ix) ............................ fire at the residents and security officers (x)............................ the Camp.
3. ORAL SKILLS (30 MARKS)
   1. Read the oral narrative below and answer the question that follow:
      The chameleon and the Hare
      Chameleon and the hare had always had misunderstandings. They always quarreled over who between them could run faster than the other.
      “Chameleon, you are the slowest animal on earth,” laughed the hare. “You cannot compete in any race, even among the slowest animals, including snails.”
      “My friend hare, please avoid blowing your own trumpet I am certain you cannot defeat me in a race. I will finish the race and have enough time to take a meal and a nap before you arrive”. And the great competition was set. Then the day came.
      “On your marks, set, go!” the elephant started the race.
      No sooner had the race started than the chameleon jumped on the hare’s tail. The hare ran like he had never run before. At the finishing line he started celebrating but when he attempted to sit down and wait for the chameleon, the chameleon shouted, “wooi!” please do not sit on me! I arrived long enough to have a meal and a nap. You can never defeat me in a race!”
      1. Explain three ways in which you would capture the attention of the audience before you start performing this narrative. (3 marks)
      2. Explain four ways in which you would know that you have captured and retained the attention of the audience as the narrator. (4 marks)
   2. Provide another word pronounced the same as each of the following words: (3 marks)
      1. Genes - ...........................................
      2. Flair - ...............................................
      3. braid - ..............................................
   3. Study the conversation below between a taxi driver and a passage who is disturbed by loud music playing in the vehicle.
      Passenger: Excuse me sir, would you mind reducing the volume of the music please.
      Taxi driver
      (ignoring her): Hey, where should I drop you?
      Passenger: Excuse me sir, did you hear me?
      Taxi driver: What is it woman? The volume is okay.
      Passenger: It’s just a request as I need to receive a call.
      Taxi driver
      (interrupting): Then you should buy your own car.
      Passenger: I am sorry if I offended you but you have heard ...
      Taxi driver: You have also heard my point.
      Questions 
      1. Identify three instances of lack of etiquette on the part of the taxi driver. (3 marks)
      2. Identify two instances of etiquette characteristics of the passenger. (2 marks)
   4. What difference would there be in meaning of the sentence if stress falls on each of the following words in the sentence below:
      My sister went to the market
      1. My
      2. sister
      3. went
      4. market
   5. Indicate the intonation in the following sentences. (4 marks)
      1. How do you write a good composition?
      2. What a wonder!
      3. Have you had your supper?
      4. Wesa likes eating fruits after lunch.
   6. Underline the silent letters in the following words. (3 marks)
      1. plumber
      2. raspberry
      3. bouquet
   7. Imagine you are the chairperson of a group discussion in your class. How would you ensure that the group discussion is successful? (4 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. APPLICATION LETTER
   • It must be an official letter. If not - 2AD
     FORMAT 
     1. Sender's address ½mk
     2. Date ½mk
     3. Recipient's Address ½mk
     4. Salutation (Dear Sir or Madam) ½mk
     5. SUBJECT (RE: APPLICATION FOR POSITION AS SALESPERSON)
     6. Complimentary close (Yours faithfully)½mk
     7. Signature ½mk
     8. Name (Full name) ½mk
        TOTAL=4 MARKS
        CONTENT
        1. Intention (application/apply ½mk position ½mk) 1mk
        2. Requirements
           • 18 years ½mk
           • National ID. ½mk
           • Education C+ & above½mk + (C+ in English and maths) ½mk
           • Fluency in English and Kiswahili ½mk
           • Computer literacy ½mk
        3. Conclusion 1mk
           TOTAL=5 marks
           LANGUAGE
           A - 6 marks
           B - 5 marks
           C - 3/4 marks
           D - 1/2 marks
2. Curriculum Vitae
   FORMAT
   1. Title ½mk
   2. Bio data ½mk
   3. Education ½mk
   4. Hobbies/Interest ½mk
      TOTAL=2 MARKS
      CONTENT 
      • Bio data (Name, Date of Birth) 1mk
      • Education Background (Primary and Secondary) 1mk
      • Hobbies 1mk
        TOTAL =3 MARKS

CLOSE TEXT

2. Read the passage below and fill in each blank with an appropriate word. (10 marks)
   Residence of Turkana County i) ………..have……… raised fears over ii)…. insecurity …….. even as joint police and military operation to flush out bandits continue. Despite the iii)….. heavy……… deployment of national police (NPS) iv) .................and......................... Kenya defense forces (KDF) personnel. v) ....................Cases....................of attacks are still on the
   vi) ……………rise…………................. The latest incident was the Sunday raid at Lomelo area in Turkana East vii) ………........where...................................suspected bandits believed to have crossed viii). ...........................over.................from Tiaty in Baringo, surrounded a village and vix) ........................opened.............fire at the residents and security officers
   x) ….........................manning...............the camp.

ORAL SKILLS

1.  
   1. I would ring a bell
      I would clap my hands
      I would clear my throat noisily
      I would beat a drum / blow a trumpet / whistle
      I would bang a table
   2. If the audience maintains meaningful eye contact with me
      If the audience sits upright
      If the audience lean slightly forward
      If they laugh at the point where chameleon says “please do not sit on me”
      They clap in appreciation of the chameleon for using winning the race
2. Genes – jeans
   Flair – flare
   Braid – brayed
3.  
   1.  
      • The taxi driver rudely interrupts the passenger – I am sorry if I offended you but ..
      • The taxi driver speaks rudely – Then you should buy your own car
      • The taxi driver ignores the passenger – Where should I drop you?
   2.  
      • Use of polite language / expressions – excuse me sir
      • The passenger apologizes to the taxi driver – I am sorry ...
        The passenger observes turn taking.
4.  
   1. My sister and not anybody else’s sister went to the market yesterday
   2. Nobody else but my sister went to the market yesterday.
   3. My sister did nothing else but went to the market yesterday
   4. My sister went to the market and not any other place yesterday.
5.  
   1. Falling intonation
   2. Falling intonation
   3. Rising intonation
   4. Falling intonation
6.  
   1. Plumber
   2. Raspberry
   3. Bouquet
7. Begin with I would:
   Ensure members remain relevant to the topic of discussion
   Ensure use of polite language by all members
   Ensure that turn taking is observed
   Ensure each member has equal opportunity to speak / contribute
   Ensure each member speaks through the chair