English Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Asumbi Girls Pre Mock Examinations 2023

1. You are the chairperson of the Tumaini High School Wildlife Club. Recently, your club undertook a tour to the Mt. Elgon National Park. During the tour the group engaged in various activities including a team building session, mountain climbing and visiting the Saiwa Sitatunga Park. On the way back you encountered some challenges. Your patron has asked you to write a report that will be presented to the Principal highlighting the activities, challenges and recommendations on how future trips can be made more successful.
   Write the Report. (20 Marks)
2. Read the passage below and fill the blanks with an appropriate word. (10 Marks)

Globally, it is ............... that about 15 percent of population is living with some form of disability. In Kenya 2 percent, or about 900,000 people, are living with some form of disability. Their meaningful participation in all aspects of society is central to................ idea of .................  in all its forms, be it gender, social, or economic equality. Inclusion of people living with disabilities (PWDs)............... the advancement of their rights is ...............  rooted in the heart of Kenya's Constitution and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It requires targeted government interventions to ...............health, social protection, economic empowerment and education programmes.................directly support PWDs.  .................the 2018 Global Disability Summit hosted by Kenya, UK and the International Disability Alliance, Kenya made eight commitments towards improving disability inclusion. The commitments focused................. inclusive education, economic empowerment, ending stigma and discrimination................ of accurate data on PWDs and harnessing technology and innovation to drive national disability policies and programmes.

3. ORAL SKILLS
   1. Read the following narrative and answer the questions that follow. (30 MARKS) (7 Marks)

A long time ago, there was a child in a certain village who used to trouble his parents at night by crying. The mother tried to stop him from crying but in vain. The mother wamed the child and said, "If you don't stop crying, I will throw you out to the wizard!" But the child still went on crying. When the mother could not stand it any longer. she stood up and threw the child outside. Unfortunately, there was a wizard who was listening outside, and he picked the child up and ran away with him singing. Suddenly, the father realized that the child's cries were dying away. He stood up, took his panga and went after the wizard. When the wizard heard the footsteps following him, he quickly placed the child in the fork of a nearby tree and ran away. From that day the child never cried again.

QuestionS

1. What would you do in order to capture the audience's attention before narrating this story? (2 marks)
2. If you were to perform this story, how would you say the words of the mother.(2 marks)
3. How would you sustain the attention of the audience (3 marks)
   1. Underline the silent letters in the following words. (3 marks)
      1. Raspberry
      2. Benign
      3. Secretary
   2. Provide a word that is pronounced the same as the following words. (3 marks)
      1. Symbol.....
      2. Hoard
      3. Compliment..
   3. Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets. (4 marks)
      1. Ferry  Fairy  Furry
      2. Code  Note  Rod
      3. Floor  Flower  Flour
      4. Aunt  August  Auto
   4. Your friend has been invited to address the pupils of Msingi Bora School for the visually impaired on 'Importance of Environmental Conservation'. What would you advise him to do to ensure that his speech is effective? (3 marks)
   5. You are having a group discussion with your classmates on the novel Blossoms of The Savannah. One of your group mates is contributing to the discussion but you are eager to chip in. State any three cues that would tell you that it is time to make your contribution? (3 Marks)
   6. Read the telephone conversation below and answer the questions that follow. (6 marks)
   7. Peter: Hello, is Eric there?
      Martha: Hello too, good afternoon to you, I am Martha, Eric's cousin. May I ask who is calling please?
      Peter: Oh, this is Peter James, Eric's classmate. I want to talk to him.
      Martha: I am sorry; Erick just went out a few minutes ago. Would you like to leave a message or call...
      Peter: (clicking) Tell him he is such a disappointment, we were supposed to go to the movies today.
      Martha: Oh, I guess you will see him soon because he told me he's running to meet his friends. Peter: Oh, okay.
      Martha: Alright Peter, thank you for calling. Bye.
      1. How has Martha portrayed good telephone etiquette in the above conversation? (3 marks)
      2. Identify three instances of Peter's lack of telephone conversation etiquette in the above conversation. (3 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

FUNCTIONAL WRITING

POINTS OF INTERPRETATION

1. FORMAT
   Report Layout 
   • Heading 1mk
   • Introduction ✔mk
   • Conclusion½mk
   • Signing off ✓1mk
2. CONTENT/BODY
   Activities
   • Team Building *T-2
   • Mountain Climbing *M-2 ✓
   • Visiting Saiwa Camp *V-2
   • Challenges C-2 (Mention at least 2 challenges)
   • Recommendations * R-2
3. LANGUAGE ACCURACY/LINGUISTIC ABILITY
   A-6/5 B-4 C-3D-2/1
   GROUP D (01-02)
   Candidate does not communicate and their language is so minimal that the examiner has to guess what they intend to write.
   • Poor use of expressions.
   • Poor use of punctuation marks.
   •  Hardly any correct sentence.
   • Spelling errors.
   • Broken parts must be identified.
     GROUP C (03)
   • Lack of confidence.
   • Very simple sentences.
   • All manner of broken sentences.
   • Mother tongue interference.
   • Errors of tense and construction.
   • Subject verb agreement.
     GROUP B (04)
   • Communicates fluently with ease of communication.
   • Well-constructed sentences.
   • Good use of vocabulary.
   • A few errors considered as slips.
     GROUP A (05-06)
   • Ease of expression with no errors of punctuation, spelling and grammar.
   • Good planning/organization of ideas.
   • Clever use of vocabulary and maturity in language use.
   • Definite spark.
     NB: It MUST be a report on club activities. If not -2AD WF (Wrong Format).
   • Mixed Format - 1AD MP.
   • The heading should bear the subject of the report and the setting/place (School) e.g. A REPORT ON A TOUR TO MT. ELGON NATIONAL PARK mk BY TUMAINI SCHOOL WILDLIFE CLUB ON
   • Introduction should include: the subject, terms of
   • Activities - all the 3 activities and challenges. Must be well explained to earn full marks. If mentioned award 1⁄2 marks
   • Conclusion - must give a summary/wind up the report.
   • Recommendations - must be a response to the challenges
   • Signing Off - Indicate the name of the person who prepared the report (Signature, Name and designation). E.g. Compiled by:
     Sign...
     Name..
     SECRETARY

CLOZE TEST

1. estimated/ approximated
2. the
3. equality
4. and
5. deeply/firmly
6. Implement/execute 
7.  that
8. During
9. on
10. collection

ORAL SKILLS

1.  
   1.  
      • Drumming
      • Clapping loudly
      • Clear your throat noisily
      • Blow a whistle
      • Tap on a surface
      • Give an anecdote
   2. Verbal- shouting to show anger
      Non-verbal- pointing at the child when saying '...throw you out..`
   3.  
      • involving the audience in singing
      • Effective tonal variation
      • Effective use of gestures
      • Effective use of facial expressions
2. Underline the silent letters in the following words. (3 marks)
   1. Raspberry
   2. Benign
   3. Secretary
3. Provide a word that is pronounced the same as the following words. (3 marks)
   1. Symbol Cymbal
   2. Hoard Horde
   3. Compliment Complement
4.  Identify the odd one out in each of the following sets. (4 marks)
   1. Ferry  Fairy   Furry
   2. Code  Note  Rod
   3. Floor  Flower  Flour
   4. Aunt August Auto
5. Imagine you are giving a motivational speech to a group of visually impaired students. What would you do to ensure that you are effective in your speech delivery?
   • I would speak audibly enough to be comfortably heard by the audience.
   • I would speak at a moderate pace.
   • I would vary my tone as listening to one tone is boring.
   • I would stress on key words, to emphasize the message.
6. You are having a group discussion with your classmates on Blossoms of The Savannah. One of your group mates is contributing to the discussion but you are eager to chip in, state any three cues that would tell you that it is time to make your contribution?
   • I would tell if the speaker asks a question.
   • I would tell if the speaker takes a falling intonation.
   • I would tell if the calls my name.
   • I would tell if the speaker points at me.
   • I would tell if the speaker takes a long pause.
7.  
   1. How has Martha portrayed good telephone etiquette in the above conversation?(3 marks)
      • Martha uses polite language for example "May I ask who is calling please?"
      • Martha introduces herself "I am Martha, Eric's cousin"
      • Martha politely asks Peter if he can leave a message "Would you like to leave a message or call..."
      • Martha thanks the caller "Alright Peter, thank you for calling. Bye."
   2. Identify three instances of Peter's lack of telephone conversation etiquette in the above conversation. (3 marks)
      • Peter fails to use polite language, "I want to talk to him."
      • Peter rudely interrupts Martha, "Would you like to leave a message or call..."
      • Peter clicks to express his disappointment, "Peter: (clicking)"
      • Peter hangs up (Peter hangs up the phone)