Read the following dialogue and answer questions 1-5.
                               
 

Shopkeeper:       : You are welcome. How can I help you?

Customer            : Thank you. I am looking for a flexible ruler and a sharpener. Do you have them?

Shopkeeper        : Yes. Here we have flexible rulers and sharpeners of many different colours. Feel free to choose your colour.

Customer            : My favourite colour is blue. But how much do they cost?

Shopkeeper        : They are not expensive. Seventy-five shillings only. But it's worth the money. They are of very good quality.

Customer            : Okey. Let me have them. Here is the money.

Shopkeeper        : Thank you for buying from us.

Customer            : You are most welcome. I enjoyed your services.

1. The polite words used by the seller from the dialogue were
   1. how can I help you?
   2. feel free to choose your colour.
   3. you are welcome.
   4. thank you.
2. What was the customer looking for in the shop?
   1. Books and pencils.
   2. A rubber and a ruler.
   3. A new school uniform.
   4. A ruler and a sharpener
3. How much did the items bought by the customer cost?
   1. Seventy shillings
   2. Fifty shillings
   3. Seventy-five shillings
   4. Fifty-seven shillings
4. Which colour did the customer decide to buy?
   1. Blue
   2. Yellow
   3. Red
   4. Green
5. From the dialogue, we can tell that the customer was
   1. disappointed
   2. satisfied
   3. annoyed
   4. confused

Read the passage below and use it to answer questions 6 to 9.
                          

That Saturday afternoon the sun was very hot. Mufasa and his friend Mboya decided to go down the valley to have a swim in river Tiribo. Mufasa was much more experienced swimmer than Mboya. He did not think twice but took off his clothes and dived into the cool water.

Mboya followed later when Mufasa insisted. "Don't be a coward, Mboya, the river is not deep and the water is super cool," Mufasa said while splashing in the water happily.

They were busy swimming when Mufasa noticed something that looked like a moving stone. The boys quickly realized that it was a crocodile. They hurriedly got out of the water and dressed up. They were lucky to have narrowly escaped the jaws of the dangerous animal.

6. Mufasa and Mboya went down to river Tiribo because
   1. the river was shallow.
   2. the afternoon weather was hot
   3. the valley was near and safe.
   4. the two boys were very good swimmers.
7. Why did Mufasa not think twice but took off his clothes and jumped into the water?
   1. He was braver then Mboya.
   2. He was feeling hotter than Mboya.
   3. He was an experienced swimmer.
   4. He was older than Mboya.
8. According to Mufasa,
   1. river Tiribo was not shallow.
   2. his friend, Mboya was brave.
   3. the water was quite warm.
   4. Mboya did not have courage.
9. How did the two boys escape death?
   1. They saw a moving stone and ran away.
   2. They realized a crocodile about to attack.
   3. They jumped out of the crocodile's jaws.
   4. They swam towards the moving stone.

Read the passage below and use it to answer questions 10 to 12.

Teeth are very important part of our body. They need to be taken care of well because they help us chew our food. Remember we cannot live without food. We must take good care of our teeth by avoiding eating too many sugary things such as sweets and biscuits. Very hard food such as nuts must be avoided because they can injure our teeth.

Brushing our teeth at least twice a day is very important too. Dentists advise brushing of our teeth in the morning and before going to bed. This helps a lot in preventing decay and bad breath. All we need is a good toothbrush and to rinse our mouth after eating anything. It is also good to visit the dentist at least once a year for a complete dental check-up.

10. How are the teeth useful to us?
    1. They are part of our body.
    2. They help us chew our food.
    3. They help us to live.
    4. They help us crush hard food.
11. To prevent teeth decay and bad breath, we are advised by dentists to
    1. brush our teeth before going to bed only.
    2. brush our teeth in the morning only.
    3. brush our teeth two or more times a day.
    4. avoid sugary things that can injure our teeth.
12. What is not important part of taking care of your teeth?
    1. Going for dental check-up once a year.
    2. Rinsing our mouth after eating.
    3. Brushing our teeth using a good brush.
    4. Visiting the dentist once a month.

Read the passage below and use it to answer questions 13 to 15.

Long ago, animals and human beings had no difference. They did not only talk but also cultivated crops. The tortoise was known for his skills in growing the best tomatoes. His tomatoes were so many that he could feed both animals and human beings. This made him wealthy and much respected.

The squirrel, however, was lazy and cunning. He would visit tortoise's farm in the middle of the night and harvest some tomatoes. This disturbed the tortoise so much that he decided to lay a trap.

As usual, the squirrel sneaked into the tomatoes farm carrying a huge basket. Little did he know that his days were numbered. Snap! Squirrel stepped on the trap. His front legs were caught and he helplessly hanged the air. Early in the morning, the owner of the farm found the thief.
He was given a hard beating and forced to dig a whole acre to pay for his behaviour.

13. Tortoise was able to grow many tomatoes because
    1. he was different from human beings.
    2. he was skilled in growing tomatoes.
    3. he was rich and much respected.
    4. he was known by both animals and human beings.
14. Why do you think squirrel's days were numbered?
    1. He was lazy and cunning.
    2. He used to steal in the middle of the night.
    3. Tortoise had already set a trap to catch him.
    4. He was carrying a very huge basket.
15. The punishment given to the squirrel did not include
    1. digging the tortoise's land.
    2. receiving a hard beating.
    3. getting caught by the trap until morning.
    4. filling his huge basket with tomatoes.

Read the passage below keenly. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. Fill in the spaces using the best alternative from the choices given.

                 A man who was selling __16___ decided to rest under a huge tree. He was so tired that he __17___ asleep immediately. On that tree, there were dozens of monkeys. They climbed down and __18___ all the items the man had. When he woke up, he got angry __19___ confused. He took off his cap and angrily threw it down. All the monkeys did the same. What a ___20___ man!

For questions 21 to 25, fill in the blank spaces with the correct alternative from the choices given.

21. The compound will be swept by you and ______
    1. I
    2. myself
    3. mine
    4. me
22. My grandmother is feeling _____ today than yesterday.
    1. well
    2. better
    3. good
    4. best
23. How ______ sugar do you need?
    1. many
    2. little
    3. much
    4. few
24. The carpenter made a _____ wooden stool.
    1. big, round
    2. bigger, rounder
    3. rounder, bigger
    4. round, big
25. Let _____ go out to play.
    1. they
    2. them
    3. themselves
    4. their

For questions 26 to 30, complete each sentence correctly.

26. She could not see _____ in the dark.
    1. clear
    2. clearer
    3. clearly
    4. clearest
27. He ran the _____ and won the race.
    1. fastest
    2.  faster
    3. fast
    4. quick
28. Our class prefect is _____ honest boy.
    1. the
    2. a
    3. an
    4. some
29. Will you take coffee ____ tea for breakfast?
    1. and
    2. or
    3. than
    4. but
30. Hellen _____ not hear. She is totally deaf.
    1. may
    2. must
    3. will
    4. can

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting composition about:  

HOW I HELPED AN OLD LADY

MARKING SCHEME

1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. A
19. D
20. B
21. D
22. B
23. C
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. D

Study the map of Kobura Area above and answer questions 1-7.

1. The land in Kobura area is likely to rise towards
   1. South West
   2. North East
   3. South East
   4. North West
2. What is the approximate length of the murram road in Kobura area?
   1. 35km
   2. 13.4km
   3. 31km
   4. 6.2km
3. The climate of North Western part of Kobura area can be described as
   1. cool and wet
   2. hot and humid
   3. hot and dry
   4. hot and wet 
4. Which economic activity is least likely to be carried out in Kobura area?
   1. Fishing
   2. Tourism
   3. Livestock keeping
   4. Mining
5. Who among the following administrators represents the national government in Kobura area?
   1. County Commissioner
   2. County Governor
   3. Member of County Assembly
   4. Senator
6. The residents of the Eastern part of Kobura area are dorminantly
   1. Muslims
   2. Hindus
   3. Christians and Muslims
   4. Christians
7. Which one of the following African rivers does not have a similar feature as the one found at the mouth of River Koko in Kobura area?
   1. River Senegal 
   2. River Zambezi 
   3. River Niger
   4. River Congo
8. A family is a group of people related by the following ways except
   1. blood
   2. adoption 
   3. marriage
   4. initiation
9. The diagram below represents a weather instrument
   
   It is mainly used to
   1. show direction of wind
   2. show direction and strength of wind
   3. measure strength of wind
   4. measure strength and speed of wind
10. The following are forms of informal education. Which one is not?
    1. Use of special training skills
    2. Use of guided training
    3. Use of riddles and imitation
    4. Use of songs and proverbs
11. Which lake was not formed through the process below?
    
    1. Lake Itasy
    2. Lake Gambi
    3. Lake Utange
    4. Lake Manzala
12. The time at Suna 40°E is 11.50 am. What time will it be at Nyandiwa 10°E?
    1. 9.50 am
    2. 9.50 pm
    3. 1.50 am
    4. 1.50 pm
13. Which one of the following communities belong to the plain Nilotes?
    1. Falasha, Iraqw, Maasai, Iteso
    2. Tugen, Keiyo, Chagga, Luo
    3. Ilchamus, Karamajong, Samburu, Turkana
    4. Shilluk, Turkana, Maasai, Samburu
14. Who among the following was the Nyamwezi religious leader in traditional African society?
    1. Wanyikulu
    2. Wanyamphala
    3. Mugabe
    4. Liqoqo

Use the diagram below to answer questions 15- 16

15. Which economic activity can be effectively carried out in the zone marked S?
    1. Bee keeping
    2. Pastoralism
    3. Lumbering
    4. Mining
16. The vegetation in the diagram above is mainly influenced by
    1. rainfall
    2. temperature
    3. altitude
    4. latitude
17. The following are characteristics of a certain type of vegetation;
    1. trees are tall
    2. trees have thick barks
    3. presence of tall elephant grass
    4. trees have small leaves and thorns
       The above vegetation is likely to be
       1. Humid sub-tropical
       2. Equatorial
       3. Mediterranean
       4. Savannah
18. The following are duties of the school management committee except
    1. recruitment of non-teaching staff
    2. maintaining the school traditions
    3. collecting funds to develop the school
    4. disciplining the non performing teaching staff
19. Which statement is not true about the Homo Erectus?
    1. It made simple tools from rock pebbles 
    2. It invented the use of fire
    3. It was the first to acquire an upright posture
    4. It was the first homid to communicate verbally
20. What is the main problem facing wildlife in Eastern Africa?
    1. Political stability in the region
    2. Insecurity
    3. Illegal killing of the wildlife
    4. High taxes
21. The following are negative effects of colonial rule in Africa. Which one is not?
    1. Abolition of slave trade
    2. Improvement of infrastructure
    3. Establishment of towns
    4. Creation of African Reserves
22. The following are communities from West Africa
    1. Ewe
    2. Fa
    3. Nzoma
    4. Guu
       The above communities belong to the
       1. Kwa speakers
       2. Voltaic speakers
       3. Afro-Asiatic speakers
       4. West- Atlantic speakers
23. Which institution of marriage is presided over by a registrar?
    1. Customary
    2. Civil
    3. Muslim
    4. Christian
24. Under the law of succession, who among the following qualifies to inherit the estates of a dead family head?
    1. The wife
    2. The eldest son
    3. All the bonafide family members
    4. The parents of the deceased
25. Which country is correctly matched with its capital city?
    1. Equatorial Guinea- Conakry
    2. Togo - Porto Novo
    3. Senegal - Lilongwe
    4. Lesotho - Maseru
26. Which method of fishing is illustrated below?
    
    1. Gill net
    2. Trawling
    3. Purse seining
    4. Long lining
27. Which type of fish is commonly caught in Lorian swamp?
    1. Trout
    2. Black bass 
    3. Mudfish
    4. Catfish
28. The following tree species are harvested by *clear cutting method in Swaziland except
    1. pine
    2. cypress
    3. teak
    4. eucalyptus
29. Which type of road sign is shown below?
    
    1. Right turn bend sign
    2. Informative sign
    3. Warning sign
    4. Regulatory sign
30. Below are statements about a certain mineral
    1. mined on the floor of the Rifi valley.
    2. used for softening water in large scale 
    3. used to make soap, glass and paper
       The mineral described above is
       1. diatomite
       2. petroleum
       3. soda ash
       4. fluorspar
31. Who among the following carly visitors to Eastern Africa was a trader who owned ships? 
    1. Seyyid Said
    2. William Mackinnon
    3. Carl Peters
    4. David Livingstone
32. Which one of the following is the main factor to consider when establishing a sugarcane factory?
    1. Source of labour
    2. Raw materials
    3. Ready market
    4. Power supply
33. The main problem facing pastoral farming in Africa is
    1. lack of adequate pasture and water
    2. cattle rustling and banditry
    3. lack of enough grazing land
    4. livestock diseases and parasites
34. Which one is the safest point to cross a busy highway?
    1. At pedestrian crossing
    2. At by pass
    3. At footbridge
    4. At bumps
35. Most of the youth in Africa today mainly interact through
    1. games and sports
    2. trading activitics
    3. cducation
    4. conferences and seminars
36. The following are examples of service industries except
    1. shoe repair and shinning
    2. meat canning
    3. hair dressing
    4. insurance
37. Which one of the following is the most effective way of conserving forestry in Kenya?
    1. Encouraging the use of paraffin and charcoal
    2. Educating people on the dangers of forestry
    3. Employing more forest rangers
    4. Educating the public on the importance of forestry
38. The best way of protecting children from abuse is by
    1. making them do their assignments
    2. employing more care givers
    3. educating them on common abuses
    4. educating them on the risk of the abuses
39. Which one is not a condition that favours the growing of pyrethrum in Kenya?
    1. High rainfall of between 1000 mm- 1500 mm annually
    2. Cool temperatures of between 27°C - 30°C
    3. High altitude of over 1800 metres above the sea level
    4. Well drained fertile acidic soils

Use the map of Africa below to answer questions 40-43

40. The Island marked X is a former colony of
    1. France
    2. Portugal
    3. Britain
    4. Germany
41. Which country is not connected by the International Highway marked Q?
    1. Democratic Republic of Congo
    2. Central African Republic
    3. Uganda
    4. Chad
42. What was the reason for the establishment
    of the multipurpose river project marked,S?
    1. Promote tourism
    2. Increase food production
    3. Generate hydro-electric power
    4. Control flood at the lower Niger
43. Which of the following climatic factors was mainly influenced the condition in the country marked R?
    1. Ocean currents
    2. Prevailing winds
    3. Nearness of water bodies
    4. Distance from the equator
44. Which one is not a symbol of national unity? The
    1. National Anthem
    2. Coat of Arms
    3. Public scal
    4. Constitution
45. Which system of Administration did King Locpold use to set colony in Congo?
    1. Indirect rule
    2. Assimilation
    3. Paternalism
    4. Direct rule
46. The following countries withdrew their membership from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) except
    1. Zimbabwe
    2. Mozambique
    3. Angol
    4. Namibia
47. The body in- charge of election in Kenya is mandated by the constitution to do the following duties except
    1. identifying constituency boundaries
    2. nullifying election results
    3. preparing election materials
    4. carrying out civil education
48. Which community did not resist the European occupation in its territory?
    1. The Lozi
    2. The Mandinka
    3. The Hehe
    4. The Ababukusu
49. Which one of the following is the quickest method for transporting horticultural crops to the airport?
    1. Water
    2. Road
    3. Air
    4. Railway
50. The constitution of Kenya is important in that 
    1. it contains the records of parliamentary proceedings
    2. it contains government policies
    3. it shows how a country is governed
    4. it is the supreme law of the country
51. The Chief Executive Officer of the school set up is
    1. the County Director of Education
    2. the Headteacher
    3. the Deputy Headteacher
    4. the School Treasurer
52. Who among the following is the chief lawyer to the executive arm of government?
    1. Chief Justice
    2. Speaker
    3. Attorney General
    4. President
53. Which one of the following ways of solving conflicts involves investigations by an independent party to establish the facts on the issues causing the disagreements?
    1. Enquiry
    2. Conciliation
    3. Mediation
    4. Arbitration
54. Which colour of the national flag shows the peace enjoyed by all the Kenyan citizens?
    1. Green
    2. White
    3. Red
    4. Black 
55. Which political party did Kwame Nkurumah use to lead Ghana to attain independence? 
    1. Ghana African National Union
    2. United Gold Coast Convention
    3. Conventional People's Party 
    4. African National Congress CB005
56. The rights and freedoms of individuals are contained in chapter
    1. four
    2. live
    3. one
    4. three
57. Which one of the following is not a quality of a good citizen?
    1. Law abiding
    2. Paying taxes promptly
    3. Attending national celebrations
    4. Hoarding essential goods
58. Swaziland is headed by
    1. an elected king
    2. an elected president
    3. an appointed prime minister
    4. a hereditary king
59. What is the main crop grown under irrigation at the Pekerra irrigation scheme in Baringo county?
    1. Cotton
    2. Rice
    3. Watermelon
    4. Seed maize
60. Pupils at Nyanginja primary school elected their school "Governor". Which form of democracy did they practise?
    1. Dictatorship democracy
    2. Direct democracy
    3. Representative democracy
    4. Parliamentary democracy

SECTION II: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PART 1: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following is the main duty given to Adam and Eve when God created them? They were told to
    1. obey the commandments
    2. offer sacrifices to God 
    3. take care of living things
    4. obey the prophets of God
62. What do Christians learn from the action of Abraham giving his son for a sacrifice to God? They learn that they should be
    1. generous
    2. obedient to God's commands
    3. offering their sons as sacrifices
    4. patient as God fulfils promises
63. Esau wanted to kill his brother Jacob because
    1. their father loved Jacob more 
    2. Jacob had taken his blessings
    3. Jacob had taken his livestock
    4. God had refused Esau's sacrifice
64. Joshua is known for doing one of the following. Which one is it? He
    1. subdivided the land to Israelites 
    2. led the Israelites to cross Red sea 
    3. provided manna to Israelites
    4. performed the ten plaques
65. When Moses saw the burning bush near Mt. Sinai, he
    1. drove the flock away
    2. ran away in fear
    3. offered a sacrifice
    4. went closer to look at the bush
66. According to Exodus 35:3-33, Bezalel the son of Uri had one of the following talents. Which one is it?
    1. He could interpret dreams
    2. He could make carvings from wood
    3. He had the ability to make tents
    4. He was a skillful clothmaker
67. One of the following people helped in the healing of Naaman the Syrian army officer. It was
    1. the young Jewish house girl
    2. Gehazi
    3. prophet Elijah
    4. prophet Jeremiah
68. "You are not the one they have rejected. I am the one they have rejected as their king." 1 Samuel 8:7. These words were said by God when
    1. He rejected Saul as their first king in Israel
    2. the Israelites defeated the Philistines
    3. the Israelites demanded for a king
    4. the Israelites complained to Moses
69. King Solomon angered God by
    1. killing the prophets of God
    2. taking back the Jewish land from the foreigners
    3. allowing idol worship in Israel
    4. misusing the wisdom given to him
70. Which one of the following event took place when Jesus was born?
    1. Zechariah became dumb
    2. Mary visited Elizabeth
    3. A violent earthquake occurred
    4. An army of angels sang
71. Which one of the following events took place first?
    1. The annunciation of the birth of John
    2. The annunciation of the birth of Jesus 
    3. The visit of baby Jesus by the shepherds
    4. Mary's visit to Elizabeth
72. When Jesus was presented on the temple. Simeon said all the following about Him except that He would
    1. bring salvation to all people
    2. be the light of gentiles
    3. be called son of God
    4. bring glory to the people of Israel
73. Which one of the following is the reason why people complained when Jesus went to Zaccheaus house? Because he
    1. was a sinner
    2. was a very good man
    3. cheated Jesus into going to his house
    4. was not rich enough to have Jesus visit him
74. Which one of the following parables of Jesus teaches about storing our riches in heaven. The parable of the
    1. rich fool
    2. sower
    3. mustard seed
    4. prodigal son
75. Which one of the following statements from New Testament is a beatitude?
    1. "The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you."
    2. "Happy are those who believe without seeing me."
    3. "How happy you are to believe the Lord's message."
    4. Happy are those who are merciful to others, God will be merciful to them
76. The following events took place during Jesus' baptism
    1. a voice was heard from heaven
    2. the Holy Spirit came down in form of a dove
    3. John the Baptist baptised Jesus
    4. heaven opened
       Which is the correct order in which the events took place?
       1. iii, iv, ii, i
       2. iii, iv, i, ii 
       3. i, ii, iv iii
       4. iii, ii, iv, i
77. The word "Catholic" in the Apostle's Creed refers to
    1. a Roman church
    2. church of the Catholics
    3. Christian's church
    4. a universal church
78. What lesson do Christians learn from Peter's vision in Joppa?
    1. Christians should help the needy
    2. We are all equal before God
    3. We should only speak to those who are holy
    4. We should not welcome strangers, they are very dangerous
79. Which one of the following activities by the early church best shows how their members lived in unity?
    1. Singing praises
    2. Baptising one another
    3. Reciting the scriptures
    4. Sharing food
80. Which one of the following beliefs about death is common to both Christians and traditional African Communities?
    1. The dead will resurrect on the last day 
    2. The dead go to heaven
    3. The dead live forever
    4. The dead will be reborn in a relative
81. Which one of the following is the best way of reconciling evildoers to God in traditional African communities?
    1. Offering sacrifices
    2. Visiting shrines
    3. Making libation
    4. Calling on God's name
82. Which one of the following ceremonies in Traditional African Society showed that one had become an adult?
    1. Naming
    2. Initiation
    3. Marriage
    4. Death
83. Which one of the following is a way of expressing justice?
    1. Sharing our resources with others
    2. Mistreating foreigners and poor people
    3. Selling cheap goods to others
    4. Bearing false witnesses to others
84. Suffering has to be accepted as part of discipleship in this world because a disciple has to
    1. show readiness to die for his/her faith if need be
    2. accept extreme poverty as a necessary condition for his/her calling
    3. give priority to the suffering of his/her parents
    4. show joy to leave his/her family in order to serve the Lord
85. Jesus was humiliated, persecuted and died. When persecuted, Christians should
    1. pray a negative prayer to those persecuting them
    2. persecute those who are persecuting them
    3. have a positive prayer to the one persecuting them
    4. hate those who are persecuting them
86. Which one of the following statements does not describe the character of God according to the traditional African society?
    1. God is merciful
    2. God is the sustainer of the universe
    3. God is holy
    4. God is jealous
87. Which one of the following drugs cause the following harms?
    1. cause deterioration of the brain cells
    2. cause hostility
    3. cause careless behaviour
       1. Alcohol
       2. Cigarettes
       3. Miraa 
       4. Glue
88. Which one of the following best promote a good relationship between parents and their children?
    1. Children being allowed to visit their relatives
    2. Parents being role models to their children
    3. Children asking for advice from their parents
    4. Parents paying fees for their children
89. Ngotho, a standard eight pupil from Gathima Primary school bought an exercise book. On reaching home, he found out that the shopkeeper packed two books. As a Christian, he should
    1. give the extra book to a friend
    2. donate the extra book to a sibling
    3. return the extra book to the shopkeeper 
    4. keep the extra book for future use
90. Why should Christians report law-breakers to the police?
    1. In order to be rewarded by the authorities 
    2. It is a Christian obligation to safeguard peace
    3. It is a Christians duty to punish evildoers 
    4. To earn respect from the community 

PART II

ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The first revelation came to the prophet (SAW) while he was meditating in
    1. heaven
    2. Madinah
    3. Makkah
    4. cave Hira
62. Which surah of the Quran is known as the mother of the Quran?
    A. Fatiha
    B. Lahab
    C. Nasr
    D. Asr
63. Which one of the following is a lesson from surah Asr?
    1. Muslims should be truthful and patient
    2. We should not backbite others
    3. Good people will enter paradise
    4. Human beings are at a loss
64. Surah Nas and Falaq are also known as
    1. Ummul Quran
    2. Muawidhatein
    3. Nisfu quran
    4. Ulumul seera
65. A person who fears Allah (SWT) is a
    1. Swabirin
    2. Munafiqun
    3. Muttaqin
    4. Swalihin
66. From the teachings of the prophet (SAW) we learn that a neighbour who is a Muslim and a relative has
    1. one right
    2. three rights
    3. five rights
    4. zero rights
67. "Muslims are like one body, when one part is ailing the whole body becomes sick" This hadith teaches on
    1. kindness
    2. generosity. 
    3. friendship
    4. unity
68. One of the following is an example of najis Mukhafafa. Which one is it?
    1. Urine of a baby boy only feeding on breastmilk
    2. Milk from an animal which is haram
    3. Dust during the dry season
    4. Food cooked by a non- Muslim
69. When performing wudhu, it is sunnah to 
    1. use clean sand
    2. mention the prophet's name
    3. wash cach part once
    4. wash cach part three times
70. The prophet's father was called
    1. Abu talib
    2. Abdul-Mutalib
    3. Abdillahi
    4. Khalid bin Walid
71. Who among the following prophets is correctly matched with the scripture revealed to him?
    1. Daud - Injil
    2. Musa - Taurat
    3. Issa - Suhuf
    4. Ibrahim - Zabur
72. On her way to Madrasa, Saida, a standard eight pupil saw a hen trapped by a piece of string. What was the best thing for Saida to do?
    1. Go back home and call her parents
    2. Report to the nearest police station 
    3. Free the hen and put it in her bag
    4. Free the hen and leave it free
73. Which of the following is a recipient of Zakah?
    1. The old
    2. Non believers
    3. New converts
    4. The disabled
74. Which one of the following is haram for a Muslim man?
    1. Silk
    2. Cotton
    3. Plastic utensils
    4. Heavy clothes.
75. Why is the Islamic calendar called lunar calendar?
    1. It takes long before the year ends 
    2. The calendar has more months
    3. The prophet (SAW) commanded so
    4. We use the moon to determine the beginning and ending of the month
76. One of the following is a nullifier of Saum. Which one is it?
    1. Backbiting
    2. Sleeping in the afternoon
    3. Eating deliberately
    4. Fighting
77. The virtue that Nabii Musa (AS) learnt from Al-Khidhr was
    1. truthfulness
    2. righteousness 
    3. faith
    4. patience
78. Prophet Issa(AS) performed miracles by the will of Allah(SWT). Among them
    1. bringing the dead back to life
    2. spliting the sea into two
    3. entering paradise on a horse
    4. opening closed doors using a broom
79. The angel who is incharge of weather and vegetation is
    1. Mikail
    2. Israfil
    3. Jibril
    4. Ridhwan
80. The given of Swalah was given to the prophet (SAW) in the month of
    1. Ramadhan
    2. Muharram
    3. Rajab
    4. Dhul-Hijja
81. The prophet (SAW) said, "If you want to do something _________________________________
    1. tell the authority
    2. ask for permission 
    3. it has to be approved
    4. think of its outcome
82. The treaty signed between the Muslims and the Quraish in the 6th year after Hijra is
    1. Khandaq
    2. Hudaibiyya
    3. Aqaba
    4. Hunain
83. The main reason why Muslims were defeated in the Battle of Ummud is that
    1. the rain was too much
    2. the Quraish were more than the Muslims 
    3. the archers were very few
    4. the archers disobeyed the prophet (SAW)
84. Before the coming of Islam, the Arabs used to
    1. bury their daughters alive
    2. create wealth from farming 
    3. pray and worship one God
    4. marry their siblings
85. The migration of Muslims and the prophet (SAW) from Makkah to Madina is called 
    1. Qiraha
    2. Aqaba
    3. Hijra
    4. Jihad
86. Which is the best way of celebrating your birthday as a Muslim?
    1. Fasting
    2. Cutting a cake
    3. Watching a movie
    4. Going for swimming
87. When do Muslims celebrate Idul-Adh-ha?
    1. 1^st Shawwal
    2. 10^th Dhul-Hijja
    3. 5^th Rajab
    4. 30^th Ramadhan
88. Which one of the following practices is observed during a Muslim marriage ceremony?
    1. The bride and groom exchange rings
    2. The parents are given dowry
    3. The bride and groom hold hands
    4. The bridegroom pay dowry
89. Eddat for a widow takes
    1. ten years and six days
    2. three months
    3. four months and ten days
    4. seven.days
90. It is sunnah for a Muslim to fast on
    1. Sunday
    2. Monday
    3. Saturday
    4. Tuesday

MARKING SCHEME

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. B
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. D
18. D
19. A
20. C
21. D
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. C
29. B
30. C
31. B
32. B
33. A
34. C
35. C
36. B
37. D
38. C
39. B
40. A
41. D
42. C
43. A
44. D
45. C
46. A
47. B
48. A
49. B
50. D
51. B
52. C
53. A
54. B
55. C
56. A
57. D
58. D
59. D
60. C

C.R.E 

1. C
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. D
16. A
17. D
18. A
19. D
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. A
25. C
26. D
27. A
28. B
29. C
30. B

I.R.E

1. D
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. C
17. D
18. A
19. A
20. C
21. D
22. B
23. D
24. A
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. C
30. B

1. The following are activities that help to control tooth decay except
   1. eating cakes and sugary foods
   2. drinking plenty of milk
   3. brushing teeth regularly
   4. regular dental checkups
2. The following are examples of pests. Which list consist of storage pests only?
   1. Army worms, weevils, moths
   2. Aphids, stalk borers, moles
   3. Rats, weevils, white ants
   4. Cutworms, termites, aphids
3. The following processes takes place during breathing in. Which one does not?
   1. Ribs move outwards and upwards
   2. Lungs expands as diaphragm become dome shaped
   3. Volume of the chest cavity increases
   4. Pressure in the chest decreases
4. The diagram below represents a female reproductive system
   
   Which pair of labelled parts have the same function as ovary of a flower?
   1. (i) and (ii)
   2. (v) and (iii)
   3. (ii) and (iii)
   4. (iv) and (v)
5. Below are effects of air pollution to non-living things except
   1. leads to destruction of materials made of calcium
   2. formation of acid rain from industrial waste gases
   3. harmful gases from exhaust pipes causes headaches
   4. dust and soot makes surfaces dirty
6. Which one of the following activities uses the principle of reflection of light?
   1. Formation of rainbow
   2. Using periscopes
   3. Placing a ruler in water
   4. Using solar panels
7. Manures can help to improve the fertility of soil in all the following ways except
   1. improves acration of soil
   2. improves scorching of plants parts
   3. improves water holding capacity
   4. improves soil structure
8. The diagram below shows pieces of wood placed on water
   
   Which one of the following statements explains what was being investigated?
   1. Shape affects sinking and floating
   2. Material affects sinking and floating
   3. Size does not affect sinking and floating
   4. Weight affects sinking and floating
9. Plants that grow in moist soils have all the following characteristics except
   1. have broad large leaves to reduce the rate of transpiration
   2. have flexible stems to prevent breaking
   3. have air sacs under a leaf for floating
   4. have a waxy hairy upper surface
10. The following arc statements that describes sound energy. Which one is correct?
    1. Sound travels slowly in a vacuum
    2. Reflected sound is louder than original sound
    3. A whisper sound is a soft sound
    4. A short string may produce a loud sound
11. Which one of the following pairs causes food poisoning?
    1. Poor cooking of food and not washing hands
    2. Chemicals and micro-organisms
    3. Improper handling of food and poor storage
    4. Not washing foods eaten when raw and houseflies
12. The following are functions of amniotic fluid during reproduction in human beings except
    1. facilitate exchange of fluids and digested food
    2. suspend the foetus during pregnancy
    3. acts as a shock absorber
    4. provides temperature to warm the foetus
13. Which one of the following shows magnetic materials only? 
    1. Aluminium, copper, glass 
    2. Glass, steel, iron
    3. Cobalt, nickel, carbon
    4. Tin, chromium, alnico
14. Which list of foodstuffs below consist of body building foods only?
    1. Milk, melons, millet, chips 
    2. Termites, beans, beef, eggs 
    3. Potatoes, maize, peas, honey 
    4. Soda, bread, milk, chapati
15. Which one of the following groups of plants consist of flowerless non-green plants only?
    1. Algae, ferns, mosses
    2. Maize, grass, sorghum
    3. Puffball, toadstool, brackets
    4. Beans, peas, groundnuts
16. When the soil is heated in a glass tube as shown below, smoke was seen rising out from the tube
    
    The experiment above shows that
    1. soil contains organic matter
    2. soil contains living organisms
    3. soil contains a lot of air
    4. soil contains a lot of water
17. Which one of the following is not a role of stomach in the human body?
    1. Produces chemicals that kills harmful micro-organisms
    2. Storing food temporarily for a few hours
    3. Produces enzymes that digest proteins
    4. Absorbs digested food
18. Which one of the following changes occurs in boys only during adolescence? A
    1. Release mature sex cells
    2. Increase in weight and height 
    3. Growth of hair on the chest 
    4. Appearance of pimples
19. Unhealthy crops leads to the following effects except
    1. low quality products
    2. transmission of diseases
    3. low yields
    4. costly production
20. A certain gas has the following characteristics;
    1. used by plants to grow
    2. forms approximately a fifth of air 
    3. supports germination of seeds
       Which one of the following is also its function?
       1. Making fire extinguishers 
       2. Formation of proteins
       3. Prevents bulbs from blowing out 
       4. Burning substances
21. Which one of the following is not a way of maintaining simple tools?
    1. Oiling movable parts
    2. Safe storage of tools
    3. Proper use of tools
    4. Sharpening cutting tools
22. Which one of the following is not an effect of hard water?
    1. Forms scales in cooking utensils 
    2. Reacts with soap to form scum
    3. Causes blockage in hot water pipes 
    4. Causes bleaching in coloured clothes
23. Which one of the following consists of 4^th, 5^th and 8^th planets from the sun?
    1. Mercury, Venus, Uranus
    2. Mars, Saturn, Uranus
    3. Mars, Jupiter, Neptune
    4. Venus, Saturn, Neptune
24. The following are steps of making a beam balance but not in the correct order
    1. suspend the tins on both sides of the arm
    2. make the base, a stand and the arm
    3. fix the stand and the arm to the base
    4. suspend the arm to find the balancing point
       Which one of the following is the correct order?
       1. (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
       2. (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
       3. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
       4. (iii), (iv), (ii), (i) 
25. The following are sources of electricity. Which one produces current electricity in the same way as bicycle dynamo?
    1. Solar panel
    2. Petrol driven generator
    3. Wind driven turbine
    4. Car battery
26. Which one of the following is made of major abiotic components of environment only?
    1. Plants, animals, water
    2. Soil, water, air
    3. Buildings, vehicles, factories
    4. Fish, birds, reptiles
27. The following are effects of HIV and AIDS
    1. poor economy
    2. increased medical expenses
    3. poor health care
    4. sadness
    5. increased orphans
    6. low self esteem
       Which pair consist of effects to the family and nation respectively?
       1. (ii) and (iv)
       2. (v) and (i)
       3. (ii) and (iii)
       4. (vi) and (iv)
28. The diagram below shows a certain aspect of work being measured
    
    The aspect being measured is the
    1. pressure of the wood
    2. mass of the block
    3. weight of the block
    4. friction on wood surface
29. The following processes occur during reproduction in plants;
    1. germination of pollen grains
    2. bursting of pollen tube
    3. fusion of pollen and ovule
    4. pollination
       Which process listed above comes second?
       1. (i)
       2. (ii)
       3. (iii)
       4. (iv)
30. Which one of the following lists consist of harmful animals only?
    1. Snake, snail, lizard
    2. Chameleon, rat, mosquito
    3. Tick, mite, flea
    4. Lion, hyena, dog
31. Which one of the following pairs of processes shown below requires loss of heat to the surrounding?
    A
    1. T and Q
    2. R and T
    3. S and R
    4. Q and S
32. Which one of the following are only omnivorous animals?
    1. Gazelles, antelopes, buffaloes
    2. Pig, bears, monkeys
    3. Cats, leopards, cheetah
    4. Goats, snakes, crocodiles
33. Which one of the following mixtures can be separated by dissolving, filtering and evaporation?
    1. Iron filings and flour
    2. Salt and sugar
    3. Kerosene, water and ink
    4. Chalkdust and sugar
34. Which one of the following statements is correct about handling chemicals used at home?
    1. Chemicals should be stored in the kitchen
    2. Empty chemical containers should be burnt completely
    3. Spray chemicals where there is sufficient ventilation
    4. Keep chemicals in the reach of children
35. Which one of the following diseases are both not communicable and immunizable?
    1. Tetanus and malaria
    2. Polio and tuberculosis
    3. Bilharzia and typhoid
    4. Kwashiorkor and marasmus
36. Which one of the following statements is true about IIIV and AIDS stages?
    1. Full blown is the most dangerous stage and tests positive
    2. During incubation stage a person tests positive and no signs
    3. During window stage one has visible signs but tests negative
    4. During symptomatic stage one has visible signs but tests negative
37. A lactating mother needs food rich in fluids to
    1. increase the production of breast milk 
    2. increase the levels of amniotic fluid 
    3. replace blood lost during birth 
    4. prevent dehydration of mother's body
38. Which one of the following methods of food preservation will all preserve food by dehydration?
    1. Canning, use of honey, refrigeration
    2. Use of ash, smoking, freezing
    3. Sun drying, canning, salting
    4. Smoking, drying, salting
39. Which one of the following uses of water is found in the industries only?
    1. Making fountains, making pulp
    2. Chemical mixing, making fountains
    3. Swimming, cooling machines
    4. Irrigation, making soft drinks
40. The diagram below shows a certain soil property being tested
    
    Which factor need not to be the same during the set up?
    1. Amount of soil samples
    2. Size of test straws
    3. Amount of water used 
    4. Duration of time
41. Which of the following pairs of energy requires a medium of transmission? 
    1. Heat and light
    2. Electricity and sound 
    3. Sound and light
    4. Heat and electricity
42. Which one of the following animals have the following characteristics?
    1. lay eggs
    2. have scales on its body
    3. uses lungs to breath
    4. have varying body temperature
       1. Platypus
       2. Hen
       3. Tilapia
       4. Lizard
43. Non-conductors of electricity can be used in making
    1. handles of cooking spoons
    2. plastic water tanks
    3. outer parts of sockets
    4. contacts of electric switches
44. Which one of the following materials allows light in the same way as frosted glass?
    1. Skylight and oiled paper
    2. Mirror and car windscreen
    3. Window pane and white paper 
    4. Clear glass and milk
45. Which one of the following lists consist of animals that hop and leap?
    1. Spider, flea, snail
    2. Cricket, flea, rabbit
    3. Kangaroo, frog, hyena
    4. Snail, snake, slug
46. Which one of the following ways of passing message on HIV and AIDS is not an example of educating masses?
    1. Using seminars
    2. Using workshops
    3. Using media
    4. Using crusades
47. The following are ways of lighting our houses naturally except 
    1. using large windows
    2. using translucent roofs
    3. using electric bulbs
    4. using large doors
48. The following is a description of a certain beak;
    1. strong
    2. curved
    3. hooked
       Which one of the following examples of birds have the same type of beak described above?
       1. Hawk, eagle, kingfisher
       2. Hen, turkey, dove
       3. Duck, swans, penguin
       4. Humming bird, sunbird, sparrow
49. Which weather instrument measures two aspect of weather?
    1. Windvane
    2. Air thermometer
    3. Rain gauge.
    4. Windsock
50. The function of carnassial teeth in animals of prey is to
    1. tear flesh from bones of prey and chew it
    2. prevent flesh from sticking between teeth
    3. allow space for turning flesh for proper chewing
    4. crush bones and slice flesh into small portions that can be swallowed

MARKING SCHEME

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. D
21. B
22. D
23. C
24. A
25. C
26. B
27. B
28. D
29. A
30. C
31. C
32. B
33. D
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. A
38. D
39. A
40. C
41. B
42. D
43. C
44. A
45. B
46. D
47. C
48. A
49. D
50. D

Soma vifungu vifuatavyo. Vina nafasi 1 mpaka 15. Kwa kila pengo umepewa majibu manne, Chagua jibu lifaalo zaidi.

__1__ wa mali haujawahi kuwa katika kiwango __2__ hapa nchini Kenya. __3__ mitatu hivi iliyopita, yaani takriban miaka thelathini hivi iliyopita wezi walikuwa wakivunja mabenki na kwa wakati __4__, __5__ ambao ulikuwa ni kuwaibia watu kwa lazima na kuwaumiza kwa silaha. Wazembe hawa __6__ viongozi wa dini ndio waliochukua nafasi za majambazi hawa sugu.
"Viongozi hawa wanaowaghilibu __7__ wauze mali yao na kuwapelekea hela zote kwa kuwa dunia imefika ukingoni ndio wanaopigiwa mfano wa methali, __8__ kwa kuwa hawana stadi inayohitajika.

Mwalimu Kijuba __9__mwalimu wangu wa kwanza wa lugha ya Kiswahili.Alinitoa matongo machoni na __10__ masikioni kuhusu lugha hii akhiyari. Mwanzo alinifahamisha kuwa ina sauti 11___. Aidha, alinifunza kuwa sauti hizi zimegawanywa katika sehemu mbili; yaani __12__ na sighuna. __13__ ,nilijuzwa kuwa kuna __14__ kadhaa za lugha kama vile __15__ methali, istiara, tashbihi, misemo, tanakali za sauti na nyingine nyingi.

Kutoka swali la 16 mpaka 30, chagua jibu sahihi

16. Andika wingi wa sentensi ifuatayo
    Uta ule aliokujengea umekatika
    1. Ukuta ile alizokujengea imekatika
    2. Nyuta zile mlizowajengea zimekatika
    3. Kuta zile mlizowajengea zimekatika
    4. Nyuta zile waliowajengea zimekatika
17. Neno 'mhadhara' lina silabi ngapi?
    1. Nne
    2. Sita
    3. Nane
    4. Tatu
18. Ni sentensi gani iliyotumia kwa' kuonyesha sababu?
    1. Wafanyakazi walinufaika kwa bidii zao
    2. Kutafuta kwa mapana na marefu kutakupeleka mbali
    3. Kuimba kwa furaha kulituchangamsha
    4. Wageni walikula wali kwa mchuzi wa kuku
19. Bainisha aina za maneno yaliyopigiwa mstari katika sentensi ifuatayo.
    Wanafunzi wako ni bora kuliko wetu,
    1. Kivumishi, kitenzi, kiwakilishi
    2. Kiwakilishi, kivumishi, kielezi
    3. Kivumishi, kiunganishi, kiwakilishi
    4. Kiwakilishi, kitenzi, kivumishi
20. Akisami ⁴/₇ kwa maneno ni
    1. tusui nne
    2. tusui saba
    3. thuluthi saba
    4. subui nne
21. Maneno yafuatayo yanafuatana vipi katika kamusi?
    1. nungu
    2. nungunungu
    3. nung'unika
    4. nung'uniko
       1. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
       2. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
       3. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
       4. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
22. Tambua sentensi iliyoakifishwa ipasavyo
    1. Wanafunzi wote- wale waliohusika - walitumwa nyumbani.
    2. Kanisa hilo lilifungwa! tutajiunga na jingine.
    3. Mtoto (aliyeugua) alipelekwa (hospitalini).
    4. Ewaa! ameumwa na joka kubwa.
23. Chagua sentensi ambayo haikuendelezwa sahihi kimantiki
    1. Amejipaka mafuta usoni mwake
    2. Wanafunzi wengi waliwahi shambani
    3. Mabata wanapenda kuchezea vidimbwini
    4. Ajali nyingi zinaweza kukingika
24. Kamilisha methali ifuatayo
    Mla nawe hafi nawe _________________________
    1. usizaliwa naye
    2. ila mzaliwa nawe
    3. kuliko mzaliwa nawe
    4. kama mzaliwa naye
25. Ndege ni kwa kiota kama vile konokono ni kwa
    1. kizimba
    2. zizi
    3. shimo
    4. kombe
26. Ni nini maana ya 'kula njama'?
    1. Kufanya mkutano wa siri wenye nia mbaya
    2. Kula nyama nyingi na kushiba sana
    3. Kushiriki katika mkutano wa hadhara
    4. Kuzeeka au kuishi miaka mingi
27. Tunapata jina gani kutokana na kitenzi 'andika'?
    1. Andikwa
    2. Andikisha
    3. Mwandishi
    4. Andikiana
28. Tambua mchezo ufuatao
    'Wachezaji huruhusiwa kuukamata mpira kwa mikono na kukimbia nao, na mpira wenyewe ni wa umbo la duaradufu'
    1. Raga
    2. Gozi
    3. Soka
    4. Gori
29. Ni sentensi ipi inayoonyesha matumizi sahihi ya kiambishi -po- cha wakati?
    1. Alipotoka sipajui
    2. Tunapoishi ni pema
    3. Nilipomwona nilifurahi
    4. Wapo wanaosoma vizuri
30. Chagua maelezo sahihi
    1. Kishaufu huvaliwa shingoni
    2. Hazama huvaliwa puani
    3. Kikero huvaliwa sikioni
    4. Shemere huvaliwa mguuni

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 31-40

Ujio wa teknolojia umeiwezesha dunia kufanya mambo kwa haraka na wepesi mno. Dunia imedogoshwa na kuwa kama kijiji kidogo kwa kuwa; mazungumzo, midahalo, mawasiliano, sayansi na teknolojia, mikutano na mihadhara vinaweza kufanywa bila kuzingatia kitalifa chochote. Hata hivyo, uvumbuzi huu wa kisayansi unaonekana kuwapunja watoto na vijana wadogo ambao hawaelewi mitambo ya teknolojia ililetwa kwa mintarafu gani. Utawaona watoto wadogo hawana muda wa kucheza ila utawapata wamegandana na rununu au tarakilishi wakicheza michezo ya wazungu isiyoisaidia miili yao katika ukuaji.

Ukuaji wa mwili hususan wa mtoto anayekua unahitaji michezo ya aina ainati. Kwa ukweli, michezo ina faida anuwai. Hii ndiyo sababu watoto wengi huhimizwa washiriki katika michezo . Hali ya wanafunzi kujikalia ubwana madarasani huwa na athari zisizokadirika. Usisahau athari zinaweza kuwa hasi au chanya iwapo ni hasi gharama ya kuzidhibiti huwa ya juu sana ukizingatia ukweli kuwa, tuko na mfumko mkubwa wa bei. Shida nyingi ambazo zinamkumba mtu uzeeni husababishwa na kutozingatia hali ya afya njema mtu anapokua. Hii ndiyo maana utawaona watu wakizeeka na kufa mapema kuliko inavyotarajiwa. Watu wa zamani waliishi miaka mingi kwelikweli.

Vijana wa zamani walienzi na kuithamini michezo kama johari. Wavyele wengi walikuwa na kibarua kigumu kuwarudisha wanao nyumbani. Vijana wa zamani walicheza michezo mingi kama vile gungwi, kibe kibatufe, njugwe, kuzungusha tairi kwenye kiuno na hata kuruka kwa kamba. Enzi hizo hungewapata vijana wengi wamejinenepea kama nguruwe.

Ningetaka uwatazame vijana wa kisasa. Utaona idadi kubwa haiendi uwanjani kucheza ila kustarehe tu na kuzizungumzia timu za Uingereza. Utawaona wakijiita wanaManchester, wanaAsenali, wanaChelsie ilhali hawanufaiki na chochote kutokana na timu hizo. Kwao hawatambui kuwa michezo ina manufaa ya kuhusudiwa. Kwanza inajenga misuli na kuimarisha viungo vya mwili. Ni wazi kuwa unaposhiriki michezo unajihisi mwepesi zaidi na unaweza kutekeleza mengi bila kuhisi kuchoka haraka. Pia kwa wale wanaoshiriki michezo katika ngazi za kimataifa hunufaika na mengi. Wao huambulia fedha nyingi zinazowatajirisha haraka. Wengine huajiriwa kama makocha na marefa wa timu za kimaeneo, kitaifa au kimataifa.

Kulaza damu ni wazo la hasara isiyomithilika. Ni dhahiri shahiri kuwa, akili vivu ni karakana ya maovu. Wale wanaojikalia bure bila kufanya kazi yoyote hujipata wakiwazia mabaya. Usisahau, baadhi yao watazama katika matumizi ya dawa za kulevya au wanaswe na mtego wa kimapenzi kabla ya ndoa. Hata hivyo, yule anayeshiriki katika michezo huwa hana nafasi ya kuyawazia mawi. Kila anapotoka uwanjani huwa amechoka tiki na kukosa zihi za kufanya mawi.

Watoto wanaoshiriki michezo mara nyingi huwa na wepesi wa kushika hata wayasomayo. Hii ni kulingana na utafiti wa kisayansi uliofanywa nchini Marekani. Michezo hukuza kumbukumbu za aliyosoma darasani. Usisahau kuwa uwanjani lazima mchezaji awe mmakinifu na anayechemsha bongo na kukuza ubunifu. Mwanafunzi kama huyo huelewa mambo haraka na kwa wepesi. Isitoshe, michezo huchangia kukuza kumbukumbu za aliyesoma darasani. Usisahau kuwa uwanjani lazima mchezaji awe mmakinifu na anayechemsha bongo na kukuza ubunifu. Mwanafunzi kama huyo huelewa mambo haraka na kwa wepesi. Isitoshe, michezo huchangia kukuza nidhamu na umoja. Michezoni pia kuna sheria kali ambazo zinamsaidia mchezaji kujiheshimu na kuwaheshimu wenzake.

31. Aya ya kwanza haijaeleza kuwa
    1. teknolojia imekuza michezo chanya ya watoto
    2. teknolojia inawezesha watu kuwasiliana vyema hata wakiwa mbali
    3. wanafunzi wanaweza kupokea mafunzo hata wakiwa mbali
    4. teknolojia imeifanya ulimwengu kuwa kama kata ndogo tu
32. Ni nani aliyepata hasara kubwa kutokana na teknolojia mpya?
    1. Wanasayansi na wavumbuzi wenyewe
    2. Watu wote wanaotumia vyombo vya teknolojia
    3. Watu wa umri mdogo wasiojua matumizi kamili ya teknolojia
    4. Watu wote wanaohusika na michezo mbalimbali
33. Michezo aina ainati yaani
    1. michezo inayokuza miili 
    2. michezo ambayo hainufaishi
    3. michezo ambayo haipatikani
    4. michezo ya aina nyingi
34. Wazee wa kale
    1. hawakuishi miaka mingi ikilinganishwa na sasa
    2. waliishi miaka mingi wakilinganishwa na wale wa kisasa
    3. walitumia mitambo ya teknolojia vyema kuliko wa kisasa
    4. hawakucheza michezo mingi kama ile inayochezwa na vijana wa kisasa
35. Mtu anaweza kupata athari gani akikaa tu bila kufanya kitu kulingana na aya ya pili?
    1. Kuathiri hali ya kiuchumi ya mtu binafsi
    2. Kuathiri hali ya mapato ya mtu binafsi
    3. Kuhatarisha maisha ya wahasiriwa wote
    4. Kunaathiri hali ya ukuaji wa mwili wake.
36. Kulingana na kifungu, tunaweza kusema kuwa vijana wa kisasa na wale wa kale ni kama usiku na mchana kwani
    1. vijana wa leo hawathamini michezo
    2. vijana wa leo wanathamini michezo sana
    3. hakuna tofauti hata kidogo kwa kuwa mitazamo yao ni sawa
    4. vijana wa zamani hawakuthamini michezo hata kidogo
37. Vijana wanaostarehe tu na kushabikia timu za kizungu wanakosa manufaa yafuatayo isipokuwa
    1. kusaidia timu anayeisifia kushinda 
    2. kujenga misuli na kuimarisha viungo vya mwili
    3. kuhisi mwepesi zaidi na bila kuchoka kwa haraka
    4. kupata hela haraka na kutajirika kwa haraka
38. Michezo katika vijana inafanya nini kulingana na aya ya tano?
    1. Inawafanya kutelekeza afya za miili yao 
    2. Huwasaidia kushabikia timu kubwa za kizungu
    3. Huwasaidia kuepukana na mawi yatakayowahatarisha
    4. Huwafanya kuingilia mihadarati na mapenzi ya haramu
39. Kulingana na utafiti wa kisayansi uliofanywa Marekani
    1. wachezaji wote huwa werevu
    2. michezo huchangia katika kunoa akili
    3. bora kijana ashiriki michezo atakuwa mwerevu
    4. michezo ndiyo njia ya pekee ya uerevu darasani
40. Anwani mwafaka katika kifungu hiki inaweza kuwa
    1. Faida za teknolojia ya kisasa 
    2. Madhara ya teknolojia ya kisasa 
    3. Madhara ya michezo mingi
    4. Faida za michezo kwenye afya

Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali 41- 50

Katika msitu mkuu ulio upande wa mashariki mwa Afrika palikuwa na wanyama ambao waliongozwa naye bwana Kifaru. Mfalme huyu aliongoza msitu huo kwa kipindi cha miongo isiyopungua miwili. Kifaru alipounyakuwa uongozi huu kutoka kwa utawala wa Simba I, wanyama wote walishangilia kwa hoihoi, vigelegele na nderemo. Hii ni kwa sababu cheo hicho daima kilikuwa cha familia ya simba. Hata hivyo, muda wa mfalme Kifaru ulikuwa umekamilika. Wanyama walikuwa wananoa makali yao ili kwenda debeni tena.

Kabla ya uchaguzi ambao ulipania kufanywa mwakani, wanyama wazalendo walianza kutathmini kazi ya kiongozi Kifaru. Baada ya mijadala kwenye vyombo vya habari, ilibainika wazi kuwa kiongozi huyo anayeng'atuka alikuwa ameleta maendeleo si haba. Mwanzo, barabara zilikuwa zimenyoka twa! Pili, alikuwa amefungua vyuo vikuu na vyuo anuwai ambavyo vilifadhiliwa kwa asilimia sabini na tano. Waliojiunga na vyuo hivyo walipata ufadhili vile vile wa karo. Wanyama wengi walikuwa wameelimika kuliko misitu mingine majirani. Wengi walisikika wakisema kuwa pasingekuwa na kifungu kwenye katiba kumzuia, wangemruhusu Kifaru kutawala milele. Hata hivyo, uchumi wao ulikuwa umezorota kwa kuwa alikuwa na madeni mengi yaliyozichukua pesa nyingi za walipa ushuru.

Siku ya uchaguzi ilipowadia, wanyama walimchagua mwana wa simba I ambaye alikuwa ameongoza hapo awali. Wengi walimchagua kwa kusingizia kuwa alikuwa na damu ya uongozi kutoka kwa baba yake. Wengine walimpendelea kwa kuwa alikuwa amesoma hadi kiwango cha uzamifu pale katika chuo kikuu cha Uingereza. "Simba II atatuletea maendeleo ya Uingereza," Nyani walisikika wakimmiminia sifa sufufu. Isitoshe, Simba II alikuwa mkakamavu ajabu. Hata hivyo kuna wale waliopinga wakisema kuwa si vyema wanyama kutoka jamii moja kuongoza milele kwa kuwa wengi wapo, Simba II alitawazwa kuwa mfalme wa tatu wa msitu wa Rosana.

Simba II alishika hatamu za uongozi. Alilitawala pori hilo hivi kwamba wanyama wote walimpenda na kumtii. Hata hivyo, kwa kutamani maendeleo ya pupa, aliwatoza wanyama ushuru mkubwa ajabu. Kila mwanzo wa mwezi, wanyama wote walijumuika kwake ili kulipa ushuru. Wengine walitoka mapangoni, chini ya mawe, miti, viota na kwenye milima na mabonde. Walisimama gwarideni na mfalme angeamua kodi ambayo kila mmoja angelipa. Mfalme huyu aliapa na kutangaza kuwa hakuna hata mmoja ambaye angejaribu kukwepa kulipa ushuru.

Wanyama wengi walilalamikia ushuru wa juu lakini wakalipa ila Mamba. Mwezi ulipokamilika, wanyama wote waliwasili nyumbani kwa simba kulipa ushuru. Kama ilivyokuwa kawaida, Mamba hakuwa miongoni mwao. Wakati huu tabia ya Mamba ilikuwa imemfika mfalme kooni. Hakuwa tayari kupokea vijisababu vyake na alisisitiza kuwa lazima Mamba alipe shilingi milioni kumi kwa kuishi majini. Mfalme Simba II aliamua kumtuma Kiboko akamwite Mamba kwenye kasri. Alilalamika kuwa tabia hiyo ya Mamba ilikuwa sasa kia cha mwili.

Mamba alipofikishiwa ujumbe alisema kuwa alikuwa na mfalme wake majini aliyemlipa ushuru. Mfalme aliposikia hayo, alichemka nyongo. Aliondoka shoti hadi majini. Wakati huo, maji yalikuwa safi na yametulia tuli. Simba alinguruma na kutazama ndani. Mle ndani, alimwona Simba mwingine. Papo hapo, aliruka na kutumbukia majini chupwi! Akazama zi! na kutokomea kabisa.

41. Kulingana na aya ya kwanza;
    1. wanyama walikuwa hawaamini mwanzoni iwapo kuna mnyama mwingine atakayeongoza isipokuwa Simba
    2. aliyeongoza zaidi ya miongo miwili alikuwa ni mfalme Simba
    3. baada ya uongozi wa Kifaru, Simba II alichukua ushukani
    4. kipindi cha mfalme Kifaru hakikuwa kimekamilika
42. ...wananoa makali ili kwenda debeni..." Kwenda debeni ni nini kulingana na kifungu?
    1. Kuingia kwenye debe
    2. Kumpokea kiongozi mpya
    3. Kwenda kupiga kura
    4. Kuagana na kiongozi wao
43. Kura zilitarajiwa kupigwa;
    1. mwaka huo
    2. baada ya mwongo mmoja
    3. mwaka uliotangulia
    4. mwaka ambao ungefuata
44. Kifaru alikuwa amefanya mema yafuatayo ila:
    1. kutengeneza miundombinu kama vile baraste nzuri
    2. kujenga vyuo vikuu na vyuo anuwai ili wanyama wasome
    3. kufadhili ujenzi wa vyuo kwa asilimia mia moja
    4. aliwatawala wanyama vyema hadi wakatamani aendelee
45. Ni kwa nini haingewezekana Kifaru kuendelea kutawala kwa mintarafu ya wanyama?
    1. Katiba yao haikuruhusu viongozi kutawala milele
    2. Kifaru alitoka familia ambayo haikutarajiwa kuongoza
    3. Uchumi ulikuwa umedorora katika uongozi wa Kifaru
    4. Uongozi wa Kifaru ulikuwa umekopa madeni kupita kiasi
46. Simba II alikuwa na kiwango gani cha elimu?
    1. Shahada iliyo chini ya shahada ya uzamili
    2. Shahada aipatayo mtu baada ya shahada ya uzamili
    3. Ni shahada mtu apatayo baada ya ile ya astashahada
    4. Ni cheti cha juu zaidi katika kisomo cha duniani
47. Unafikiri ni kwa nini Simba II alitawazwa kuwa mfalme ilhali wengine walimpinga?
    1. Kiongozi aliyetangulia alikuwa amedororesha uchumi
    2. Kuna wachache walioupenda ukakamavu wake
    3. Simba II alikuwa na kiwango cha juu cha elimu
    4. Simba II alipata ushindi kwa wingi wa kura
48. "...tabia hiyo ya Mamba ilikuwa sasa kia cha mwili" ina maana kuwa;
    1. yalikuwa mazoea ya Mamba kutolipa ushuru
    2. Mamba alimdharau mfalme
    3. ilikuwa tabia ya Mamba kulalamika
    4. Mamba alikuwa na hasira
49. Si kweli kusema kuwa
    1. Mamba alilipa ushuru tu baada ya mwaka mmoja
    2. wanyama wote hawakufurahia ushuru waliotozwa
    3. wanyama wote ila Mamba walilipa ushuru
    4. Mamba alitozwa faini ya kutolipa ushuru
50. Unafikiri alichokiona mfalme majini ni nini?
    1. Mamba aliyedinda kulipa ushuru
    2. Mfalme mgeni wa majini
    3. Mnyama wa majini aliyefanana na Simba
    4. Kivuli cha mfalme Simba II

INSHA

Umepewa dakika 40 kuandika insha yako.

Andika insha isiyopungua ukurasa mmoja na nusu ukianza kwa kifungu ulichopewa.

Tulianza safari yetu alfajiri na mapema. kwa kuwa siku njema huonekana asubuhi, safari hiyo ilitarajiwa kuwa .....................................

MARKING SCHEME

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. D
15. B
16. D
17. A
18. A
19. B
20. D
21. C
22. A
23. A
24. B
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. A
29. C
30. B
31. A
32. C
33. D
34. B
35. D
36. A
37. A
38. C
39. B
40. D
41. A
42. C
43. D
44. C
45. A
46. B
47. D
48. A
49. B
50. D

Read the following passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 - 15. For each blank space, choose the best answer from the choices given.

There are many kinds of snakes __1__ this planet. However, not all of them are poisonous. The most common snakes __2__ sometimes be found in our gardens. __3__ harmless grass snakes vary in length from one foot to three feet. They rarely bite people and are ___4__, shy creatures. Grass snakes eat insects and small animals like frogs and chicks. They are good, __5__ the garden as they keep away pests like rats. The most poisonous __6__ of snakes are the python and viper. __7__ these snakes are seldom found in gardens. Instead, they __8__ in forests or in dense vegetation such as swampy area. They do not actively __9__ out victims, but will defend themselves __10__ potential enemies and intruders. __11__ the snake senses someone coming, it would rather glide noiselessly away __12__ confront the person. Contrary to popular belief, snakes do not __13__ with their tongue. They bite with two fangs which point backwards. The snake's tongue, which __14__
flicks in and out, is actually its 'fingers'. Its tongue __15__ nerve endings helps the snake feel the food before eating it.

For questions 16 to 18, complete the sentence with best alternative from the choices given. 

16. Dorothy is the most _________________________ girl in her class.
    1. diligent
    2. clever
    3. fastest
    4. keen
17. It was not until the match began _____________________________  we realised the opponents had an extra player.
    1. when
    2. than
    3. that
    4. then
18. Neither of the children _____________________________ been allowed to sit at that desk.
    1. was
    2. has
    3. have
    4. were

For questions 19 and 20, choose the alternative that means the same as the underlined words. 

19. I hope to call on my deskmate this weekend.
    1. check
    2. view
    3. see
    4. visit
20. It is hard to explain why they turned down the offer.
    1. refused
    2. denied
    3. rejected
    4. returned

In questions 21 to 23, choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

21. The tycoon has _____________________________ the foundation of a new mansion.
    1. lied
    2. lay
    3. lain
    4. laid
22. Molly appeared familiar ____________________________ the places we visited.
    1. for
    2.  with
    3. to
    4. on
23. The pirates failed terribly when they tried to attack a _________________________________ of sailors.
    1. crew
    2. troupe
    3. troop
    4. pannel

For questions 24 and 25, choose the word that least fits in the group.

24.  
    1. diligent
    2. hardworking
    3. industrious
    4. cautious
25.  
    1. insolent
    2. rude
    3. impolite
    4. courteous

Read the passage below and answer questions 26 to 38.

Hen made a discovery that broke her heart. She wondered who was behind the malice. One of her eggs was missing. She made up her mind to inform Rooster who was hunting for food elsewhere. Hen fled her nest to find Rooster not knowing that she was about to lose more eggs. Just out of view of the nest, the thief patiently waited for Hen to leave her eggs again. Black Snake crept slowly and quietly up to the nest. He eyed the eggs and quickly swallowed one. Black Snake smiled to himself. His plan had been so simple and had worked so well. He swallowed another egg. It slid far down his long throat before his muscles crushed the fragile shell. "I'll be back later for another delicious egg, Hen," hissed Black Snake as he slithered away. "Thank you for another fine meal.”

Meanwhile, the frantic Hen led Rooster back to her nest. "Why would someone take one of my eggs?" she clucked. Rooster was equally at sixes and sevens at what had happened. He asked whether Hen had counted the eggs well. From the expression on Hen's face, Rooster knew he shouldn't have asked that question. She glared at him and said, "You know I can count. See for yourself. How many eggs are in my nest?"

"One, two, three," Hen began counting as Rooster watched curiously. She frowned and stopped counting out aloud. She was red with fury. Just the few minutes she had been away, another egg had been stolen. Rooster was equally infuriated. He was convinced there was a thief in their neighbourhood. Sadly, he had no idea how to discover who it was.

The next few days were just terrible for Hen. She worried constantly about her remaining eggs. She tried to stay with her eggs at all times but it was not possible to always be with them. Sometimes she had to leave to get food or take care of her other chicks. No matter why and when she left, the same thing always happened. One or two eggs disappeared each time. "Someone is watching me very closely," cried the Hen. "He knows exactly where I am at each moment of the day. I am only left with three eggs."

"Although I cannot prove anything," comforted Rooster, "I think it must be Black Snake who is stealing your eggs. He's patient enough to watch you a long time, and we all know how he loves to eat eggs." Just the thought of Black Snake eating her eggs made Hen shudder. She had heard stories of how he swallowed eggs and then crushed them further down his long slender neck. She knew Rooster was probably correct.

"I must hurry back to my nest," declared Hen, realising how long she had talked to Rooster. She rushed to her eggs, but it was too late. Two more eggs had vanished. "Rooster!" she cried. "Come help me. I only have one egg left." Rooster and Hen were fed up with the Black Snake's mischief. They decided to teach him a lesson he would never live to remember. They came up with a plan that they thought would serve the purpose. The next morning, Hen continued guarding her last egg as if everything were normal. From a distance, Black Snake watched patiently not knowing that all would go haywire for him in a short while. In line with the plan, Hen left her nest as she always did. Just then, Black Snake slithered out of hiding. In no time at all, he swallowed what he believed was final egg. It slid down his throat easily. But, when his muscles squeezed the egg, it did not break. It only became firmly lodged in his throat, cutting off his air supply. Black Snake twisted and turned trying to crush the ‘egg' or loosen it so he could breathe. It was at that point that he realised that he had been tricked into swallowing a stone. By the time Hen returned with Rooster, the struggle was over. Black Snake would steal no more eggs. He was dead.

26. The first time Hen discovered that her egg was missing, she
    1. did not take it seriously.
    2. despaired.
    3. was greatly saddened.
    4. wished to lay a trap.
27. Why did Hen decide to look for Rooster?
    1. To find out where he was.
    2. She knew Rooster had an idea who the thief was.
    3. She had nothing else.
    4. To break the news to him.
28. As the Black Snake said 'Thank you for another fine meal',
    1. was genuinely grateful.
    2. was mocking Hen.
    3. was certain to remain undiscovered.
    4. knew how worried Hen was.
29. How did Rooster react when Hen mentioned the lost egg to him? He
    1. dismissed her.
    2. became furious.
    3. got suspicious.
    4. was confused.
30. Why was Hen enraged according to the passage?
    1. She had lost another egg.
    2.  She did know the thief.
    3. She realised that the thief was in her neighbourhood.
    4. She did not know what to do.
31. It was not possible for Hen to keep her eggs secure mainly because
    1. she had no idea who the thief was.
    2. there were enemies in her neighbourhood.
    3. she had to leave her nest from time to time.
    4. the thief was very dangerous.
32. Black Snake found it easy to steal Hen's eggs because
    1. no one knew he was a thief.
    2. he watched Hen's movements closely.
    3. he found the eggs delicious.
    4. Hen was hardly ever in her nest.
33. According to the information in the passage, it is true to say that Hen
    1. knew nothing about Black Snake.
    2. doubted that Black Snake was the thief.
    3.  felt secure in her nest.
    4. knew that Black Snake liked eggs.
34. The word vanished as used in the passage means the same as
    1. disappeared
    2. lessened
    3. materialised
    4. diminished
35. The trick that Rooster came up with
    1. was meant to teach the Black Snake a lesson.
    2. left Black Snake in a lot of pain.
    3. was fatal to Black Snake.
    4. had been suggested by Hen.
36. Why did Hen leave her nest according to the last paragraph?
    1. To get food.
    2. To check on her chicks.
    3. To find Rooster.
    4. To lure Black Snake into her nest.
37. Why did Black Snake die?
    1. He had been tricked.
    2. He suffocated.
    3. He had swallowed a hard object.
    4. He was greedy.
38. What is the best title for the above passage?
    1. The frustrated Hen.
    2. Black Snake learns a lesson.
    3. Hen and her eggs.
    4. The Cruel Black Snake.