English Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Lainaku 1 Joint PreMock Exams 2023

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1. Imagine you are the Secretary of the Drama club in your school and you would wish to participate in a three-day festival organized by the Kenya National Theatre. Your club has a membership of fifty who would like to stage an enactment of A Doll’s House in the festival.  Write a letter to the manager of the theatre seeking information on:
   1. Accommodation.
   2. Charges if any.
   3. Duration of performance.
   4. Dates.                        (20 Marks)
2. Fill in each of the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word. (10 marks)
   More regulations and rules guiding gambling should be put in place to protect gamblers and our economy. Betting has (a) ………………a way of life for many young people because of unemployment. Gambling seems a (b) ………………way for them to make money. It is (c) ……………that 76 percent of young people in Kenya gamble, (d)……………the growing awareness of its drawbacks.
   There is little regulation that offers (e) …………………to people from gambling harm.(f)………………gambling is legal and is perceived a recreational activity but there are no clear laws governing sports betting. The closest the (g)………………came to regulating the industry was in September 2018 when a 20 percent tax on wins was introduced (h)……………the Finance Bill. Unfortunately, such moves may be too little too late for a number of youths who now see gambling as part of their pathway out of (i)……………
   The government should move in (j)……………to contain the situation if we are to overcome the consequences of gambling.
3.  
   1. Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
                                     THE SMILING FACE
                               Staring at me from the window
                               Down upon my head on the pillow.
                               This legendary round cheese
                               Smiling from the sky with ease
                               So beautiful, so bright.
                               Bathing me in such a mellow comforting light.
      1. Describe the rhyme scheme of the poem.                    (2mks)
      2. If you were to recite the poem, what effect would the rhyme scheme described in (i) above have?           (2marks)
      3. Explain two non – verbal cues you would use to make the performance of the poem more effective.    (2 marks)                   
   2. You are giving a talk on the dangers of the HIV/AIDS pandemic to a group of young    people. Your talk centres around what you have seen in the village, the loss of relatives and friends, orphaned children and the general impoverishment of the area.  Describe any two possible ways of ending the talk and explain the advantage of each one of them.    (4marks)
   3. For each of the following three words, provide another word that is pronounced the same.    (3marks)
      1. fête 
      2. barren 
      3. Suite
   4. Study the words in each of the following groups, then indicate the odd one out in terms of pronunciation.        (3marks)
      1. Chamois, chic, chef, char.
      2. Sugar, swell, sue, seal.
      3. Phantom, psychic, fiddle, phoenix
   5. What will be the meaning of the sentences below if the underlined words are stressed? (2 marks)
      1. The young boy played with a toy car.
      2. The young boy played with a toy car.
   6. Underline the stressed syllable in the words in bold type. (2marks)
      1. The a∙larm  did not a∙larm anyone .
      2. We were forced to de∙sert our fertile land and now, here we are in a total de∙sert.
   7. Read the following conversation and then answer the questions that follow:-
      Juma :           I am so happy! (Jumps up) we finally did it! Seven sweet goals! The Reds vanquished The Red Devils.
      Shakii :          No doubt about that victory! Riverfool…..
      Collins:          (interrupting) Shut up your pointed beak! It’s Liverpool not Riverfool! Simply stated; The Reds.
      Shakii :          Accept my apology. I didn’t mean to offend anyone. For your information Collins, Liverpool isn’t my team. That                                    notwithstanding, the fact remains that The Reds outran and outfoxed The Red Devils. I watched the match myself.
      Juma :           Hold your peace, boy. Are you not aware of the adage that goes: he who fights the truth, fights against God!                                        Manchester United can beat any other team in the English premier league but not Liverpool: that’s the truth, period!
      Collins:          Sure? Come to think of it, have you ever stopped to wonder why all the beautiful women in this present world and                              probably the one that will come, prefer to associate with Liverpool players and fans rather than those of Manchester                          United? Still wondering? Answer is obvious: Manchester United players are not only short and ugly but also daft morons!
      Juma:            To be honest, you could be saying the truth as far as your captain’s snatching of Wayne Bridges’ girlfriend is                                        concerned. However, don’t you think it’s a show case of immorality, for a married man like him to engage in an extra-marital affair?
      Ninema:        Guys, let’s end the entire talk. I do not know much about football but why can’t we talk about AFC Leopards, Sofa                                Paka, and Western Stima! Isn’t there any football being played in Kenya? I am sure that if we support the Kenyan, or                          better still the African teams as we faithfully support teams in The Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, UEFA                                  Europa League or any other……
      Collins :         (interrupting) What can a woman tell us on football? I would listen to you if and only if the topic was on soap………
      Shakii :          (interrupting) Sorry for interrupting you Collins. Please allow Ninema to give her contribution.
      Juma :           True
      Ninema:         Thank you Shakii. What I…..mean is, who in England or even Europe talks about Western Stima? Anyway, thanks for                        your company! (Walks away)
      1. Identify and illustrate any two things that show lack of courtesy on the part of Collins.   (4marks)                                         
      2. From the above dialogue, identify any two features that demonstrate etiquette in conversation.   (4marks)                           
      3. With relevant illustrations from the above dialogue state any two features that characterize natural speech. (2marks)

                                                                                        MARKING SCHEME.

1. Must be a formal letter  of inquiry, if not deduct 4mks
   -  Format.
   • Sender’s address    1mk
   • Addressee’s address    1mk
   • Date                                        1mk
   • Salutation                                  1mk
   • Re:                               1mk
   • Closure                                      1mk
   • Signature of writer                    ½ mk
   • Writer’s name                          ½ mk
   • Writer’s designation                1mk
     Body 
   • Candidate must request the given items.
   • Request for accommodation (must include the number of members as indicated (50) 2mks
   • Duration of performance 2 Mks
   • Dates of performance 2 Mks
   • Charges if any 2 Mks
                                       Language                 A  4mks
                                                                         B 3mks
                                                                         C 2mks
                                                                         D 1MK
                                                                TOTAL  20MKS
2. CLOZE TEXT
   1. become
   2. logical
   3. estimated
   4. despite
   5. protection
   6. Unfortunately (must begin with a capital letter)
   7. government
   8. through
   9. poverty
   10. swiftly/fast/quickly. 
3.  
   1.  
      1. aabbcc1 mk -The rhyme scheme of the poem is regular 1mk
      2.  
         • The poem would be interesting.
         • The poem would be memorable.
         • The rhyming words would create rhythm/have musicalityl
         • Would make the poem easy to recite.  (any 2points, 1 mark each)
      3.  
         1. Facial expression – facial expression relevant to what one is saying to make  the communication more authentic and real.
         2. Gesticulation/Gestures - Helps to demonstrate and emphasize certain parts. This captures their attention and call for their understanding. 
         3. Dramatization - makes the poem lively and more interesting.
   2. Ways of ending the talk. (4mks)
      1. Refer to the introduction. You can complete by going back to the story or anecdote used to introduce the speech / you can simply refer to the introduction, whatever form it took.
      2. End with a quotation. This lends authority to the speech, demonstrating that respectable people have also talked or written about the subject.
      3. End with a proverb. Proverbs are sayings whose wisdom has stood the test of time. Ending with a proverb is therefore quite effective.
      4. End with a dramatic statement. This might take the form of a sensational revelation about HIV/AIDS.
      5. If you started with startling statistics, you could conclude with yet another startling statistics to complement the first one. (ANY 2)
   3.  
      1. fete 
      2. baron
      3. sweet - (3 mks)
   4.  
      1. Char
      2. Sugar 
      3. Psychic (3 mks)
   5.  
      1. Only the  young boy and not any other played with the toy car.. IMK
      2. The boy played with the toy car and not any other type. 1MK
   6. Underline  the stressed syllable in the  words in the words in bold type. 2mks
      1. The alarm did not alarm anyone .
      2. We were forced to desert our fertile land and now, here we are in a total desert. ½ mark each
   7.  
      1.  
         • rude interruption/or lack of polite interruption.  1 mk
           While interrupting Shakii’s/ Ninema’s speech.   1 mk
         • Use of abusive language 1 mk refers to Solomon’s mouth as a pointed beak 1 mk
           Also refers to Manchester United players as daft morons. 1 mark identification for any relevant illustration.
         • Uses dismissive chauvinistic attitude1mk  – what can a woman ….1mk
         • Maximum 2 points.
      2.  
         • Turn – taking 1mk: The speakers take turns to speak and listen to each other. 1mk
         • Concession1mk:  Juma demonstrates some degree of concession when he agrees that
           Collin’s claim of Liverpool players and fans attracting beautiful women could be true. 1mk
         • Use of courteous language: 1mk  Shakii apologizes to Collins for mispronouncing the name Liverpool. 1mk/
         • Polite interruption by Shakii1mk - Sorry for interruption1mk
           N.B Mark any two features identified and properly illustrated. Id 1mk ill 1mk total 4mks
      3.  
         • Use of short forms/condensed forms of words e,g
           “isn’t, that’s ” etc.
         • Use of single word responses e.g “True.”
         • Use of informal phrases to introduce sentences e.g “Anyway”
           N.B Mark any two features identified and properly illustrated. 1mk each MAX 2