English Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Maranda High Pre Mock Exams 2023

INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer all questions 

1. You are the chairperson of the journalism club in your school. The members after their first meeting of the term, plan to visit Jumbo Media House. The media house confirms that the club can visit them on 1st April, 2023. You write a memo to the patron reminding him of the planned visit, the purpose of the visit, the need to arrange for the members meals and transportation means before the scheduled date. Write down the communication you relayed to the patron. (20 marks)
2. Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with the most appropriate word. (10 marks)
   Obstacles subdue mediocre people, but great leaders ………………… (1) above them. You and I need to be like the great man who, when asked what helped him overcome the obstacles of life, …………………. (2), “the other obstacles.” We should be like a kite that rises ………………. (3) the wind. Every problem has a soft spot; there is an answer. Many people think most of their obstacles are money related but the correct …………………………... (4) is to know that a problem which can be solved with a checkbook is not really an obstacle; it’s an expense. ………………….. (5) said that obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes ……………. (6) the goal. Keep your eyes on the goal and remember……………… (7) you visit www.freekcsepastpapers.com to access more content are not alone in your struggle; ………………... (8) “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” In ………………… (9) of adversity, you don’t have a choice. In the midst of unbelievable circumstances, ………………… (10). God has a promotion for you.
3. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow: ( 30 marks)
   Fire and Ice
   Some say the world will end in fire,
   Some say in ice,
   From what I have tasted of desire
   I hold with those who favour fire.
   
   But if I had to perish twice,
   I think I know enough of hate
   To know that for destruction ice
   Is also great
   And would suffice.
   (by Robert Frost)
   1.  
      1. Show two ways by which the poet achieves rhythm in the poem and state the function. (3 marks)
      2. How would you perform the line? (2 marks)
         ‘I think I know enough of hate’
      3. If you were to present this piece to your classmates, how would you know they are appreciating the message in the poem? (2 marks)
   2.  
      1. Circle the odd one out in the following sets of words. (4marks)
         1. Machine       Chin           Chic
         2. Copse          Cork           Col
         3. Cobbler        Cocoa         Coconut
         4. Extract          Extent         Expert
      2. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words. (4marks)
         1. Miniature
         2. Legend
         3. Expense
         4. Urgent
   3. You are the drama club patron, before going out for competitions you request the members of your school to watch your dramatized narrative. Thereafter they provide feedback that dictates that you have to work on some areas in order to present a thrilling piece. Give five areas they pointed out as having some weakness. (5 marks)
   4. You have been asked to introduce a facilitator who is to address your classmates. What four things should you pay attention to as you introduce the speaker. (4marks)
   5. You find yourself in the following scenarios. What would you say in each case. (6 marks)
      1. You are purchasing a copy of Blossoms of the Savannah from a bookseller.
      2. You accidentally bump into your classmate as you leave the classroom.
      3. You want someone to hold your bag for you as you tie your shoelaces.

MARKING SCHEME

1. You are the chairperson of the journalism club in your school. The members after
   their first meeting of the term, plan to visit Jumbo Media House. The media house confirms that the club can visit them on 1 April,2023. You write a memo to the patron reminding him of the planned visit, the purpose of the visit, the need to arrange for the members meals and transportation means before the scheduled date. Write down the communication you relayed to the patron.  (20 marks)
   
   1. FORMAT 4 Marks
      Name of the school 1⁄2 mark
      Internal memo 1⁄2 mark
      Ref. no 1⁄2 mark
      To name and designation 1⁄2 mark Patron
      From name and designation 1⁄2  mark Chairperson
      Date 1⁄2 mark (Must be before 1^st April,2023)
      Subject Reminder of the Planned Media House Visit. 1⁄2 mark
      Sign off-signature and name. 1⁄2 mark
   2. CONTENT 8 marks
      Inform the patron the visit will take place (1" april,2023) I mark and the destination (Jumbo Media House). I mark 
      Purpose of the visit-State it and give supporting sentences. Example familiarize themselves with the work of the journalists; news editing, anchoring, production among others. Mere mention award a mark. (2marks)
      Place your request; mention the number to pay the visit, this determines the means of transport to be used and who is to meet the cost and lastly the meals(Specified) to be ordered- is breakfast, lunch, supper (specify) (3marks)
      Look forward to a successful outcome and response from the patron. (mark)
   3. Language & Marks
      1. Group A Category:7-8 marks
         • Ease of expression
         • No errors of punctuation, spelling and grammar
         • Good organization of ideas
         • Clever use of vocabulary and maturity in language.
         • Appropriate register and tone.
         • Definite spark.
      2. Group B Category: 5-6 marks
         • Communicates fluently with ease of expression. Well-constructed sentences
         • Correct punctuation and spelling Good use of vocabulary
         • Some errors of grammar
         • Some items of merit
         • Demonstrates case of communication and is Fairly ambitious.
         • Poor organization of idealecsepastpanes access more content
      3. Group C Category: 3-4 marks
         • Lacks confidence in language use. Very simple sentences.
         • All manner of grammatical
         • Jerky sentences-tense, construction errors etc.
         • Mother tongue interference.
      4. Group D Category :1-2 marks
         • Language ability minimal that the examiner has to guess what they intend to communicate.
         • Poor use of expressions.
         • Poor use of punctation marks
         • Hardly any correct sentences.
         • Spelling errors
           NB 2 marks: Has some clear parts
                 I mark: Broken usage must be identified
2. Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with the most appropriate word.  (10 marks)
   Obstacles subdue mediocre people, but great leaders...rise... (1) above them.You and I need to be like the great man who, when asked what helped him overcome the obstacles of life, ...responded.... (2), "the other obstacles." We should be like a kite that rises...against...(3) the wind. Every problem has a soft spot; there is an answer. Many people think most of their obstacles are money related but the correct ...perspective... (4) is to know that a problem çan be solved with a checkbook is not really an obstacle; it's an expense. ....Someone/Somebody... (5) said that obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes ...off... (6) the goal. Keep your eyes on the goal and remember ...that... (7) you are not alone in your struggle;...for... (8) "we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose." In...times...(9) of adversity, you don't have a choice. In the midst of unbelievable circumstances, ...believe... (10). God has a promotion for you.
3. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow  (30 marks)
   Fire and Ice
   Some say the world will end in fire,
   Some say in ice,
   From what I have tasted of desire
   I hold with those who favour fire.
   
   But if I had to perish twice,
   I think I know enough of hate
   To know that for destruction,
   Is also great
   And would suffice.
    (by Robert Frost)
   1.  
      1. Show how the poet achieves rhythm in the poem and state what it achieves. (3 marks)
         • Through rhyming words /rhyme: i) fire desire ii) hate great iii) ice twice suffice
         • Alliteration: i) some say, ii) world will iii) favour fire
         • Repetition: some say has been repeated/write it twice.
         • Assonance-hold those
           They enhance
         • memorability
         • musicality
         • poesy     2 styles 1 function.
           Identification and correct illustration 1 mark at least 2 and 1 mark function.
      2. How would you perform the line?
         I think I know enough of hate.  (2 marks)
         1. looking down in reflection upon realizing that the effects hatred and desire give rise to the same effect. They are destructive.
         2. Nodding to bring out the acceptance that hatred and burning desires are quite destructive and only lead into harming oneself and in return destroy the world.
         3. In a solemn tone to show the dilemma or do they give rise to the same effect. which one is better hatred or desire
         4. Rising at but and falling at twice - introduces an aspect of choice between desire and hatred and through it brings out a nonchalant attitude towards what can destroy human relations. Falling tonation
         5. Stress the following word but perish twice. But captures the dilemma while perish and twice enhance that desire and hatred give rise to the sam effect. None is better. I think know hate
            (Award one verbal and non-verbal cue.)
      3. If you were to present this piece to your classmates, how would you know they are appreciating the message in the poem?(2 marks)
         1. They wear a disgusting facial expression upon realizing that desire and hatred are quite destructive in human relations.
         2. They nod in agreement.
         3. They maintain appropriate eye contact with you.
   2.  
      1. Underline the odd one out in the following sets of words. (4marks)
         1. Machine     Chin        Chic
         2. Copse        Cork         Col
         3. Cobbler      Cocoa      Coconut
         4. Extract        Extent       Expert
      2. Underline the stressed syllable in the following words. (4marks)
         1. Miniature - Mi. nia. ture
         2. Legend - Le. gend
         3. Expense - Ex. pence
         4. Urgent - Ur. gent
   3. You are the drama club patron, before going out for competitions you request the members of your school to watch your dramatized narrative. Thereafter they provide feedback that dictates that you have to work on some areas in order to present a thrilling piece. Give five areas they pointed out as have some weakness.  (5 marks)
      • They had poor articulation of words.
      • They stressed words incorrectly,
      • They used facial expressions and gesture inappropriately.
      • They employed inappropriate pace of delivery.
      • They failed to vary their voices appropriately. / used inappropriate intonation.
      • They had inappropriate costume and props.
      • They failed to adhere to set timelines.
      • They had poor voice projection / were inaudible.
      • Failed to involve the audience.
   4. You have been asked to introduce a facilitator who is to address your classmates on how to improve their performance in English. What four things should you pay attention to as you introduce the speaker. (4marks)
      • The name of the speaker.
      • Where they come from (location)
      • Interests/hobbies.
      • What they do or whom they work for (job)/Profession
      • Their level of experience
      • Education
   5. You find yourself in the following scenarios. What would you say in each case? (6 marks)
      1. You are purchasing a copy of Blossoms of the Savannah from a
         I would like to buy a copy of Blossoms of the Savannah, please
         (please is mandatory for one to score.)
      2. You accidentally bump into your classmate as you leave the classroom
         I'm sorry. (precedes the explanation) I bumped into you.
         Pardon me,...
      3. To someone who has held your bag as you tied your shoelaces. 
         May you please hold my bag for me as I tie my shoelaces.