Read the following letter and then answer questions 1 to 6.

Dear Larry,

I was delighted to receive your letter dated 11^th January, and to learn that you are doing well. I am happy to inform you that I will be publishing an article on the school's weekly magazine. The article will focus mainly on the plight of children undergoing child labour. The contents will try to enlighten children on the dangers that are associated with child labour or forced labour. In the publications, I will highlight what entails child labour and also cite some examples of cases of child labour.

The materials will have several illustrations that are child friendly. They will be large enough so that the young children can read and enjoy them as they gain knowledge about the vice of child labour. Our Social Studies teacher, Mrs Nyagol, is helping in editing them so as to ensure they are error-free. She is also helping with the ideas. The head teacher has also promised to support in publishing the articles.

I welcome good ideas that can help me improve further. I hope you will be of great help since I know from the experience you went through as a child labourer, you must be a good source of knowledge.

Your friend, Jennifer.

1. Who is the sender of the above letter?
   1. Jennifer
   2. Larry
   3. Mrs Nyagol
   4. The head teacher
2. The sender of this letter must be a
   1. children officer
   2. child labourer
   3. learner
   4. teacher 
3. The phrase 'Dear Larry' is referred to as;
   1. introduction
   2. salutation
   3. validation
   4. title
4. Why did the sender think that the receiver had some ideas concerning child labour?
   1. He was her best friend.
   2. He was also writing an article.
   3. He must have been very smart.
   4. He was a victim of child labour.
5. How many addresses should the above letter have?
   1. Two
   2. One
   3. Three
   4. Many
6. The last part of the letter is called ____________________________.
   1. conclusion
   2. ending
   3. validation
   4. summary

Read the following passage and then answer questions 7 to 11.

Many communities in Kenya hold annual community cultural festivals to celebrate their cultures. These festivals have been part and parcel of Kenyan community celebrations over the years. They are majorly done to mark rites of passage and cycles of community traditions and practices. They are vehicles through which cultural traditions and practices are transmitted through performances and exhibitions. They promote intercultural understanding and showcase various communities' rich and diverse cultural expressions. Further, they are platforms for nurturing talents and providing an avenue to market cultural expressions. These festivals are major tourist attractions both at local and international levels. The community cultural festivals are deeply rooted as even city and urban dwellers have designed unique cultural celebrations in urban settings. For example' many hotels in Nairobi host annual community cultural celebrations themed on particular ethnic groups and these attract large audiences. The celebrations in urban settings are not only avenues for cultural expression but also economic ventures for major hotels. These celebrations keep alive cultural connections of city dwellers with their ethnic cultures.

7. According to the first sentence, it is true to say that;
   1. cultural festivals are held yearly.
   2. cultural festivals are held for many years.
   3. all communities in Kenya hold annual cultural festival.
   4. few people hold annual cultural festivals.
8. The word cultures as used in the passage can best be replaced by _____________________
   1. festivals
   2. celebrations
   3. communities
   4. people's way of life
9. According to the passage, why are festivals held?
   1. To entertain.
   2. To expose talent.
   3. To mark rites of passage.
   4. To show the community circles.
10. Which of the following is not one of the benefits of cultural festivals in Kenya?
    1. It creates ethnic division amongst the communities.
    2. It is an avenue where communities showcase their diverse and rich expressions.
    3. They are platforms for nurturing talents. 
    4. They are tourists attractions.
11. Which tittle best summarises the passage?
    1. Kenyans and their cultures.
    2. The annual community cultural festivals in Kenya.
    3. Kenyan celebrations.
    4. How hotels benefit from Kenyan festivals.

Read the following passage and then answer questions 12 to 15.

Apart from the teachers, schools have other workers who do different types of work. One of these workers is the school secretary. School secretaries have a lot of work to do in school. They type letters and exam papers, and also make and receive telephone calls.

In some schools, the secretary sits at the reception desk to act as a receptionist. At this point, their work is to receive and direct the school visitors. Their work demands that they display good ethical standards called etiquette.

12. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
    1. Schools should only have teachers and the secretary.
    2. There are other school workers besides teachers.
    3. School secretaries play more important roles than the teachers.
    4. In all the schools, secretaries are the receptionists.
13. Which one of the following is not a role of the school secretary?
    1. They teach in classes.
    2. They type school letters.
    3. They make calls.
    4. They receive visitors.
14. What is the work of a receptionist according to the passage?
    1. They make and receive telephone calls.
    2. They type letters.
    3. They type exam papers.
    4. They receive and direct school visitors.
15. What is etiquette according to the passage?
    1. a lot of work
    2. hard work
    3. a good ethical standard
    4. working smart

Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space, select the best alternative from the choices given.

It was unusual for my father to come to school ___16___ a weekday. That Tuesday afternoon, I was ___17___ when I was informed that he was waiting for me in the head teacher's office. No sooner had I made my way into the office ___18___  he stood and shut the door ___19___ me. I was totally in the horns of dilemma. I had
___20___ seen my father in that state before. This was the had first time since I was born. What could I have done, I asked myself ?

For questions 21 to 23, select the correct determiner to complete the given sentence

21. The water in the tank is not _______________________ for today's use. We need to fetch more from
    the river.
    1. much
    2. enough
    3. a lot
    4. many
22. The officers requested for _________________________ time to complete the investigation about the theft
    case.
    1. some
    2. enough
    3. little
    4. more
23. I had a chat with __________________________ university student as we walked along the university avenue.
    1. a
    2. the
    3. an
    4. some

For questions 24 and 26, fill in the blank space with correct preposition.

24. Grace is good ________________________ singing.
    1. for
    2. in
    3. at
    4. of
25. Most children go to school _________________________ foot.
    1. on
    2. with
    3. at
    4. in
26. The horse jumped ___________________________ the bridge.
    1. up
    2. through
    3. below
    4. over

For questions 27 and 28, choose the alternative that best completes the statement given.

27. Both Francis
    1. but his brother are hardworking learners.
    2. nor his brother are hardworking learners.
    3. and his brother are hardworking learners.
    4. or his brother are hardworking learners. 
28. Neither Doris
    1. with her sister will join the hockey team. 
    2. nor her sister will join the hockey team.
    3. or her sister will join the hockey team. 
    4. and her sister will join the hockey team.

For questions 29 and 30, choose the correct order of adjectives to fill in the blank spaces.

29. The environmental club patron wore a ______________________ scarf.
    1. big, green, woolen
    2. green, big, woolen
    3. woolen, big, green
    4. big, woolen, green 
30. Lucas bought a ________________________ shirt.
    1. Jamaican, cotton, nice,
    2. cotton, nice, Jamaican
    3. nice, cotton, Jamaican
    4. nice, Jamaican, cotton

COMPOSITION

Write a letter to your cousin inviting him/her to your birthday party.

MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the following dialogue and then answer questions I to 5.

Kasuku: Excuse me!
Pauline:(Removing her headphones) Sorry, are you talking to me?
Kasuku: Yes, I just want to ask you one question.
Pauline: Okay, go ahead.
Kasuku: Which headphones are you using? They look very good.
Pauline: These are Skullcandy's. The model name is 'Crusher'.
Kasuku: If you don't mind, may I get a sound check?
Pauline: Okay...there you go.
Kasuku: Wow, it is amazing. I was not expecting this. I have never been an admirer of Skullcandy.
Pauline:Yeah.
Kasuku: How much did it cost?
Pauline: Six hundred shillings.
Kasuku: Amazing product at such a low price. Sound quality is extremely good. I mean, I could literally single out the sound of every musical instrument being played, the drum thumping, the bass throbbing, the heavy guitar riffs, everything.
You can grab one from any shop near you. I am sure you will enjoy the service. It was initially not my favourite until a friend lent me hers.
Kasuku: I sure will. Thank you very much for your kindness. Sorry, I failed to introduce myself; I am Kasuku Kelvin.
You are welcome anytime. I am Pauline Nerima. It was nice meeting you by the way. See you around.
Kasuku:
Kasuku: Yeah sure.
Pauline: Bye.
Kasuku: Bye.

1. Which polite word did Kasuku use when he wanted to seek Pauline's attention?
   1. Sorry!
   2. Excuse me!
   3. Okay!
   4. Wow!
2. Why did Kasuku want to know the type of headphones Pauline was using?
   1. They had good sound quality.
   2. They looked very good.
   3. They were affordable.
   4. They were of low quality.
3. When Kasuku called Pauline, she was ______________________.
   1. sitting by the road side 
   2. listening to some music
   3. chatting to a friend on phone 
   4. playing with her friends
4. What makes the Skullcandy amazing according to Kasuku?
   1. It had good volume.
   2. It had quality sound.
   3. It was the newest model.
   4. It was cheap.
5. What did Kasuku forget to do at first?
   1. to introduce himself
   2. to greet Pauline
   3. to excuse himself
   4. to ask Pauline what her name is

Read the following passage and then answer questions 6 to 9.

Physical fitness is essential for our bodies' growth. This could be achieved by doing regular exercises that are fit for us. Some of us can do some exercises better while others cannot. Hence, it is very important to make a correct choice of the exercises that we would like to take part in. Unfortunately, many people rarely value the contribution of healthy exercises to our bodies. They tend to think that doing vigorous exercises is a burden to them. This is a negative thought.

6. The word essential as used in the passage can best be replaced by _______________________________
   1. powerful
   2. good
   3. unimportant
   4. vital
7. How can one achieve body fitness according to the passage?
   1. By eating regularly.
   2. By doing regular exercise.
   3. By having enough rest.
   4. By taking heavy meal.
8. Why should one choose the correct type of exercise?
   1. Because not all exercises are fit for everybody.
   2. Because some exercises are not beneficial.
   3. Because some exercises are easier than others.
   4. Because some exercises are not interesting.
9. The word rarely as used in the passage cannot be replaced by ________________________
   1. seldom 
   2. always
   3. hardly
   4. scarcely

Read the following passage and then answer questions 10 to 15.

Games and sports are very important to us. They offer numerous benefits to those who engage in them. First, games and sports offer a platform for physical activity. They not only keep us healthy and fit, they also improve blood circulation, remove tiredness and lethargy, and as a consequence, improve our overall well-being.

Secondly, games and sports are a useful means of entertainment. Many of us enjoy at least a sport or a game in their lives. This offers us a change from the monotony of daily life. In the process, we develop a sense of friendliness and a team spirit, which brings about unity and cohesion.

Games and sports are a means of mental and physical growth. By participating in games and sports, we get rid of the exhaustion that comes from long hours of study or work. This improves our efficiency and capability. During games and sports, we learn how to maintain balance in the midst of hope and despair and also how to tackle difficult situations. This shapes our mental toughness.

Sports and games form an important part of education. In fact, education without sports is incomplete. These days, games and sports are part and parcel of the academic curricula. Children are taught some games at a very early stage at home or in school. This helps with their physical and mental growth, as well as builds and grows their character. They also inculcate good values in the learners.

Lastly, games and sports offer career opportunities. Those who perform exceptionally well are offered a chance to play at the national and international level and earn a living. Therefore, the importance of games and sports in our lives cannot be overemphasized.

10. Games and sports
    1. are essential in our lives.
    2. are luxury to us.
    3. are part of our lives.
    4. should be done daily.
11. According to the passage, all the following are true about games except?
    1. they keep us healthy and fit. 
    2. they are monotonous.
    3. they break the boredom.
    4. they are entertaining.
12. Through games and sports, we can do the following except.
    1. grow psychologically and socially only.
    2. entertain others.
    3. build and grow our careers. 
    4. give up hope.
13. Games and sports do all the following to our bodies except
    1. make it strong.
    2. increase fatigue.
    3. improve blood circulation.
    4. create teamwork.
14. Games and sports improve our efficiency through
    1. sharpening our brains.
    2. removing exhaustion.
    3. improving our capability.
    4. education.
15. 'Education without sports is incomplete', means
    1. there is no sport without education.
    2. sports are important in life.
    3. sports and education are the same.
    4. sports help in learning and understanding.

Read the following passage. It contains blank spaces numbered 16 to 20. For each blank space, choose the best alternative from the choices given.

We were ___16___ in the morning by the ___17___ of a lion. It was ___18___ sound especially since we knew that our flimsy ___19___could offer a little defense against a determined carnivore. My companion, a university colleague, immediately ___20___ his gun and began to load it.

For questions 21 to 23, fill the blank spaces with the best choice.

21. A group of people working together is called a
    1. band
    2. gang
    3. team
    4. host
22. Yesterday we were chased by a ____________________________________ dog.
    1. fierce, big, brown
    2. big, fierce, brown
    3. big, brown, fierce
    4. fierce, brown, big 
23. My mother was very angry _________________________ me for having lied _______________________ her
    1. with, at
    2. to, with
    3. with, to
    4. at, for

For question 24, complete the given sentences with the correct simile

24. This metal is as heavy as
    
    1. lead
    2. mountain
    3. diamond
    4. stone

For questions 25 and 26, choose the best word to fill in the gap.

25. The cleaner has already ______________________________ his work.
    1. done
    2. doing
    3. do
    4. did
26. Hamza was ______________ a book when his sister ____________ in
    1. reading, walked
    2. read, went
    3. read, go
    4. reading, go

For questions 27 and 28, choose the correct plural for the underlined words.

27. We bought present for our mother-in-law.
    1. mother-ins-laws
    2. mother-in-laws
    3. mothers-in-law
    4. mother-in-law
28. He bought a loaf of bread.
    1. loafs
    2. loves
    3. loaves
    4. loavs

For questions 29 and 30, choose the correct question tags for the given sentence 

29. A good day is seen in the morning,_______________________________
    1. isn't it
    2. can it
    3. can't it
    4. is it
30. I have not finished my work, __________________________.
    1. haven't I
    2. amn't I
    3. have I
    4. isn't it

COMPOSITION

Write a composition about,

MY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER

MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the conversation below. Use the appropriate words to complete it.

June:    Hallo Carlos ...
Carlos: ___1___ June. How do you do?
June:     ___2___
June:    I beg your ___3___ Carlos; did you borrow a big yellow book from Lenox?
Carlos : ___4___, I forgot to return it. Here it is.
June:     ___5___ for returning it.

Read the passage below and then answer questions 6 - 9.

Ray and Roy were alike as two peas. One could not tell from one the other. The twins were inseparable. To add insult to the injury, they were in the same club, scouting.

Their teachers always found it difficult to identify the boys. On several occassions they played tricks on us as well as our teachers. I remember this day very well when Ray had not completed his assignment. The saying better late than never had fallen on deaf ears for he had not attempted.

Soon the teacher came and we were all made to stand and books were read name by name and at last it was discovered that Ray's book was missing. The teacher glared menancingly at Ray and marched towards him. Panic striken, Ray pointed at Roy and said, "He is Ray."

The teacher stood confused while Roy sat silently on his seat pointing a finger to Ray. The class roared with laughter. It turned out to be an amusing lesson.

6. In which club did Ray and Roy participate?
   1. First Aid
   2. Assignment
   3. Scouting
   4. Drama
7. "Ray and Roy were inseparable." This means they:-
   1. were separate
   2. could be separated
   3. were always together
   4. were to be separated
8. "The teacher glared menacingly"........... the word "glared" means:-
   1. at a glance
   2. look quickly
   3. look smartly
   4. look in an angry way
9. The phrase "alike as two peas" is called ___________________________________
   1. proverb
   2. synonym
   3. simile
   4. proper noun

Read the passage below then answer questions 10 - 13.

Several thousands of bees live in one hive. They are of three kinds. First of all, there is a queen. There is only one queen bee in a hive. There are also a few hundreds of male bees called drones. The last group are the workers. In one hive the workers are in thousands.

Workers are females like the queen although they cannot lay eggs. They are the smallest bees in the hive.

All the eggs are laid by the queen. After about five days each egg hatches out into a little white larva. The larvae needs food and are fed with bee - milk. The bee - milk is food rich in protein.

10. The three kinds of bees mentioned in the passage can be classified as:-
    1. mammals
    2. insects
    3. Queen
    4. arachnids
11. Which kind of bee makes the bee - milk?
    1. worker bee
    2. drone
    3. queen
    4. larvae
12. The eggs usually hatch after _________________________ days.
    1. seven
    2. three
    3. five
    4. four.
13. Which of the following statement is NOT true?
    1. Drones are more than the worker bees in a hive.
    2. Queen feeds on bee - milk.
    3. Worker bees lay most of the eggs.
    4. Worker bees feed the larvae with the bee - milk.

Read the passage below and fill in the blank spaces in questions 14 - 18.

Due to lack of rains, a severe ___14___ occured. Women and children suffered most. Food was scarce and the children suffered from ___15___. The people needed a balanced ___16___ to get all ___17___.

The Red Cross movement took bags of maize, cooking oil and flour to the affected families. The medics insisted on proper
___18___.

For questions 19 to 30, answer the questions according to instructions.

19. As the girl ________________________ writing Moses spilt ink on her book.
    1. was
    2. were
    3. are
    4. will be
20. We should listen _________________________ our elders.
    1. for
    2. with
    3. to
    4. at
21. Ray is the _________________________ of the twins.
    1. shortest
    2. short
    3. more short
    4. shorter
22. Our cat has killed all the _________________________ in the store.
    1. mise
    2. mice
    3. mouses
    4. mices
23. She has spent _________________________ hour in the hospital.
    1. few
    2. a
    3. an
    4. the
24. I believe it is my sweater. It is _________________________
    1. myne
    2. yours
    3. me
    4. mine
25. Pick the word which is correctly spelt.
    1. Hobby
    2. Habbitat
    3. Suprise
    4. Wenesday
26. Atieno had _________________________ when the bell rang.
    1. spoken
    2. spoke
    3. speaking
    4. Speaken
27. The cat is _________________________ the balls.
    
    1. infront of
    2. between
    3. in
    4. behind
28. A dog is to kennel as a _________________________ is to hutch.
    1. horse
    2. pig
    3. rabbit
    4. cat
29. The oldman died _________________________ cancer.
    1. with
    2. from
    3. for
    4. of
30. Ochome was very tired _________________________ refused to take a rest.
    1. but
    2. although
    3. because
    4. and

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting narrative starting with the following words.

Once upon a time ......................................................................................................................................

MARKING SCHEME

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

Read the following dialogue and answer questions 1-5.

  Hannah    : Hello Rahab! How are you?     

  Rahab      : I am very fine. What about you?

  Hannah    : I am fine too. I am happy to see you again after you transferred from our school. It is almost a year.

  Rahab      : Yes. It's a long time but all has been well. The school I joined is good. Teachers as well as pupils are very friendly.

  Hannah    : Do you remember Mr. Nyamai, who was our class. teacher?

  Rahab      : Yes I do. Tell me about him. He was my best teacher.

  Hannah    : He was promoted. He is now the school head teacher.

  Rahab      : That's great news. He deserved that. And by the way, I must leave now. Bye for now.

1. About a year ago, Hanna and Rahab were
   1. desk mates
   2. village mates
   3. house mates
   4. classmates
2. What is not true about Rahab's new school?
   1. Pupils are very friendly
   2. All classrooms are modern
   3. Teachers are very friendly
   4. The school is good
3. Why do you think Mr. Nyamai was promoted?
   1. He was a dedicated teacher
   2. He was a lazy teacher
   3. He was Rahab's best teacher
   4. He was a class teacher
4. Rahab says 'I must leave now' This shows that
   1. she was afraid of Hannah
   2. she never wanted to see Hannah again
   3. she was probably in a hurry
   4. she was full of pride
5. When Rahab said 'bye', Hannah would have answered
   1. okey
   2. alright
   3. thank you
   4. see you again

Read the passage below and answer questions 6 to 9

My uncle and I were driving along a lonely village road. It was late in the evening and we feared arriving home late. It usually took us two hours from grandfather's place to ours. My uncle found it necessary to speed.

It happened faster than the blinking of an eye. One of the front wheels got a puncture. Unfortunately, my uncle had not carried a spare wheel with him. To avoid any unexpected attack, he drove almost two kilometres until we reached a shopping centre. We were lucky to find a mechanic who fixed the puncture and tightened the brakes. We took off again and arrived home safe and sound. I put up at my uncle's place since our home was a little far and my uncle and I were very tired.

6. Why did the writer's uncle drive fast?
   1. The road was smooth
   2. The village road was lonely
   3. It was late in the evening
   4. He feared being attacked
7. How did the car get a puncture?
   1. Slowly by slowly
   2. All of as sudden
   3. Knowingly
   4. Mistakenly
8. How long did it take the writer's uncle to drive with a flat tyre?
   1. About two kilometres
   2. Exactly two kilometres
   3. Atleast 2 kilometres
   4. More than two kilometres
9. What could not be a reason why the writer spent the night at his uncle's place?
   1. He feared unexpected attack
   2. They arrived a little bit late
   3. They were both very tired
   4. His home was a little far from his uncle's

Read the passage below and answer questions 10-12

Many people take a long period of time before cleaning their wardrobes. They are usually messy and disorganised. A well-organised wardrobe will save you a lot of time in the morning.

When cleaning the closet, first empty the space. Remove all clothes, footwear and any other items in the wardrobe. Sort your clothing such as trousers, shirts, suits and others. Take out unnecessary items like foodstuff and stationery that are not suitable for a wardrobe.

Some clothing which are not needed or do not fit anymore should be separated for donation. Now start folding clothes and use hangers for those that need to be hanged. Try using same style and colour of hangers to give an impression of organisation and cleanliness. Always remember to completely avoid mixing water and wood. Wipe clean with a water -based cleaning solution. Moisture damages your cabinets and may cause wood rot which can dampen your clothing

10. What is the advantage of a well-organized wardrobe?
    1. It takes too long to clean
    2. It saves a lot of time
    3. It wastes a huge space
    4. It makes the wardrobe look messy
11. When cleaning wardrobe, the following are important except;
    1. sorting clothes according to type
    2. removing everything from the wardrobe
    3. taking out unnecessary items from the wardrobe
    4. messing and disorganizing the wardrobe
12. Which one of the following is true according to the passage?
    1. Needless clothing should be given out as a donation
    2. Clothes should be hanged by use of new hangers
    3. All the clothing must be hanged
    4. The cleaning solution should be pure water

Read the following passage and answer questions 13-15.

Once upon a time, a wolf was strolling in the country-side. It found a sheep skin spread on the ground. The wolf thought, "If I put on the skin and mix up with the flock, the shepherd will hardly notice me. Then at night, I will sneak out with the fattest sheep.''

The wolf clothed himself in the sheepskin and mixed up with the flock of sheep. The shepherd, unaware of the enemy,
took it as a sheep and shut him together in the pen. The wolf patiently waited for the night.

That night, the shepherd had visitors. He decided to prepare them a feast. So he sent a servant to fetch the fattest sheep. The servant chose the wolf which was covered in sheepskin. The servant thought it was a fat ram. That night, the guests enjoyed a wolf for supper

13. The shepherd of the flock would not notice the wolf because
    1. he was feeding on grass like sheep
    2. he was looking just like a real sheep
    3. he was hiding among the other sheep
    4. he was bleating just like a sheep
14. Why did the shepherd shut the wolf together with the sheep?
    1. He was waiting for the night
    2. He was receiving guests that night
    3. He was not aware of the enemy wolf
    4. He wanted to have the wolf's meat for supper
15. A flock is to sheep as _____  is to lion.
    1. shoal
    2. troop
    3. brood
    4. pride

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.

Earth is the third __16___ from the sun in our solar system. Like __17__ the other planets, the sun. The Earth is the only planet in our solar system that is known to support ___19__ .This is because it has lots of water and oxygen that living creatures __20___ to survive. Earth goes support.

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

21. Pedestrians _______ use a footbridge to cross a busy road.
    1. could
    2. might
    3. would
    4. should
22. A troupe of _______ entertained the guests.
    1. dancers
    2. soldiers
    3. visitors
    4. children
23. The boy and the girl found ______ in the same class.
    1. himself
    2. themselves
    3. herself
    4. itself
24. The ______ model won the beauty contest.
    1. tall, slim, young
    2. young, slim, tall
    3. slim, young, tall
    4. tall, young, slim
25. She has ______ books enough for all of us
    1. few
    2. a little
    3. little
    4. a few

For questions 26 to 30, choose the alternative that completes each sentence.

26. All birds ____ fly.
    1. does not
    2. are not
    3. do not
    4. is not
27. Mariam ______ in this hotel. She is very polite.
    1. work
    2. worked
    3. working
    4. works
28. The herd of cows ____ been grazing in the valley.
    1. have
    2. is
    3. has
    4. are
29. My aunt ____ black cats.
    1. doesn't likes
    2. doesn't like
    3. don't likes
    4. don't like
30. I had not ____ my breakfast when the strange man knocked at the door.
    1. took
    2. take
    3. taking
    4. taken

COMPOSITION

Write an interesting composition about the heading below:

A DAY OUT WITH MY UNCLE

MARKING SCHEME

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

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

Read the letter below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 to 15. For each blank space choose the best alternative from the choices given.

Dear Editor,

My name is Abigael Mwikali. I __1__ something that I would like to share with my fellow youth and Kenyans in __2__.__3__
is the use of sheng. Experts say that sheng is a mixture and corruption of Kiswahili, English and a sprinkling __4__
local languages.

Let me be very candid. Sheng should be __5__ because it dilutes, pollutes and erodes the standards of English, Kiswahili __6__ local languages. It __7__ people to switch from one language to another and mix them at will. It does not __8__ to any rules and standards. This affects the mastery of any one language. The widespread of sheng is to blame for the __9__ performance in English and Kiswahili in the K.C.P.E examination.

__10__ people and professionals do not use sheng. In deed no self-respecting individual would be held using the weird language, if it qualifies to be called a language. It is the __11__ of conmen who rely on it to __12__ disrespectful and inane messages. It is __13__ the language of result for deviant and rebellious teenagers in school and at home. In __14__ it, they show disrespect to authority and order. Policy makers should outlaw sheng __15__ they are serious about developing foreign, national and local languages.

Yours truly,
Abigael Mwikali.
Standard 8 pupil.

For question 16 to 18, choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

16. They __________________ on the beach, enjoying a cool breeze.
    1. laid
    2. lain
    3. lay
    4. lied
17. We watched the soldiers _______________________ majestically into the stadium.
    1. much
    2. match
    3. munch
    4. march
18. If you are not careful, you will ______________________ all your friends.
    1. lose
    2. loss
    3. loose
    4. lost

For questions 19 and 20, choose the word that means the anatomy of the underlined word.

19. The whole town celebrated the freedom of the hostages.
    1. humility
    2. captivity
    3. ability
    4. festivity
20. We felt inferior when the other pupils started laughing at us.
    1. exterior
    2. junior
    3. interior
    4. superior

For questions 21 and 22, choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. 

21. To be at logger heads.
    1. To have a headache
    2. To be quarreling
    3. To be confused
    4. To get along well.
22. To give someone a cold shoulder.
    1. To treat someone harshly
    2. To be unfair to someone
    3. To make someone feel unwelcome
    4. To be hostile to someone.

For questions 23 and 24, choose the correct order of adjectives to fill in the blank spaces.

23. Diana bought a ___________________ dress.
    1. long, costly, beautiful
    2. beautiful, long, costly
    3. costly, beautiful, long
    4. beautiful, costly, long
24. Aunt Rose married a ________________ man.
    1. tall, dark, handsome
    2. handsome, dark, tall 
    3. handsome, tall, dark
    4. dark, handsome, tall

For questions 25, choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

25. Marube finally __________________________ his alcohol addiction.
    1. got down
    2. got off
    3. got out
    4. got over

Read the passage below and then answer questions 26 to 38.

It was on Thursday morning during the school holidays when Otieno was alone at home. His younger brother, Sam and three sisters had gone to play with the children of the neighbours. To while the day away, he had been sitting down under a tree reading an interesting storybook. His mind had been fully absorbed in the story that he was reading. Suddenly he remembered that he has Science homework to do. An experiment of all things! But the temptation to read the storybook was irresistible. Could the homework wait until later? Nevertheless Otieno reluctantly put down the book and decide to carry out the experiment.

As he was rushing to the kitchen, he slipped in a puddle of water which he had forgotten to wipe and found himself skidding on the floor. He was left unscathed as he hurt his ankle.

On most occasion, Otieno liked using his home-made burner to carry out Science experiments in his bedroom. He impatiently tried to look for his burner but he could not find it. After failing to trace the burner, he got hold of his salt solution and switched on the cooker. He became impatient as the cooker seemed to heat rather slowly, as if on purpose just to annoy him. But as he put the container on the cooker what he did not realise was that he had switched it on fully. Then Otieno went back to his book and left the solution boiling, hoping to be back in a few minutes. The part he was reading become so exciting that he soon forgot about the experiment. tied up with ropes and The story was about a detective who had got himself locked up in a room, a time bomb in a corner ready to blow up any minute! He was counting the minutes and.....

Suddenly, Otieno heard a loud bang go off somewhere in the kitchen within a fraction of a second. He thought that the bomb had actually exploded, killing the poor detective. Then he remembered his experiment!

Otieno immediately threw his book aside and run to the kitchen where he found smoke billowing from the cooker. he was shaken and frightened even as he tried to turn off the cooker and inspect th damage. Fortunately there was nothing amiss with the cooker.

He hurriedly removed all traces of the burnt solution and cleaned up the messed up place before his parents arrived home from work.

From that day he resolved to always do one thing at a time and at least read storybooks after finishing all other household chores.

26. What time is referred to in the first sentence?
    1. Before midday
    2. After sunset
    3. Between midnight and midday
    4. Between midday and sunset
27. To while the day away' mean to;
    1. waste the day
    2. spend the day pleasantly 
    3. do something naughty
    4. get involved in negative activities
28. When Otieno thought of the Science experiment, he;
    1. stopped reading at once
    2. began to while the day away
    3. was briefly undecided
    4. continued reading briefly
29. Why did Otieno decide to read a storybook?
    1. The book belonged to him
    2. He was sitting under a tree 
    3. There was nothing else to do 
    4. He was at home
30. "An experiment of all things! This expression suggested that Otieno;
    1. detested Science experiments 
    2. had many things on his mind
    3. liked doing experiments, especially Science one
    4. was a very busy boy
31. The word 'reluctantly' as used in the passage, its opposite is;
    1. hurriedly
    2. carefully
    3. slowly
    4. eagerly
32. What made Otieno hurt his ankle?
    1. It is normal for boys to hurt themselves
    2. He was naturally a very careless boy 
    3. In his hurry, he skipped on the floor
    4. He could tread himself easily
33. The word 'unscathed' can be replaced with;
    1. unhappy
    2. uninjured
    3. badly injured
    4. slightly injured
34. Which of the following is not true about the home-made burner?
    1. Otieno often used it in his bedroom
    2. It was used by Otieno for Science experiment
    3. Otieno used it mainly for Science experiment
    4. Otieno could not trace it when he needed it
35. It is true to say that Otieno used the cooker because;
    1. he wanted quick results
    2. it was better than his burner
    3. his burner was unavailable
    4. cooker are safer to use than burners
36. Why did Otieno soon forget about his experiment?
    1. His mind was on the loud bang in the kitchen
    2. All his attention was on the story 
    3. The death of the poor detective saddened him
    4. The cooker was heating slowly to annoy him
37. How did Otieno escape possible punishment?
    1. By switching off the cooker 
    2. By finishing his experiment on time 
    3. By lying to his parents about the cooke
    4. By cleaning up the mess before his parents arrived home
38. Which of these proverbs correctly summarises the story?
    1. Patience pays
    2. Better late than never
    3. Every cloud has a silver lining
    4. Never judge a book by its cover.

Read the passage below and then answer questions 39 to 50.

We cannot deny the fact that corruption has taken root in our society. It is an evil we must do everything possible to fight. Corruption manifested itself in different ways and may mean different things to different people.

Giving or receiving bribes and land grabbing are acts of corruption. So is the misuse of power by people to gain advantage for themselves or for their relatives and friends.

Embezzlement, or stealing money belonging to your employer, or money you have been given responsibility to be in charge of, is an example of misuse of power and authority. People who practice tribalism, nepotism or favouritism when recruiting 'others to jobs or during selection for admission to institutions of learning are engaging in corruption. There are also those who forge certificates or other people's signatures for selfish gains. Others put public property to private use or receive payment for goods that are partially supplied or not supplied at all.

Corruption goes beyond offices, businesses and other formal organizations. Ordinally people engage in corruption too. When small scale farmers add water to their milk or traders stuff the bottom of their containers of potatoes or charcoal before selling their goods to unsuspecting customers, aren't they involved in acts of corruption?

Pupils have not been spared this evil either. Some often jump queues, give or receive small bribes, cheat in the examinations and steal or use school property irresponsibility.

Finally corruption can be done using lawful punishment, for example, taking to court those who engage in any form of abuse of office. Preventive measures can also help the fight against corruption. There include improving the way organisations work, reviewing workers' salaries and educating the youth on morals such as integrity and honesty. All of us - the government, organisations including schools and individuals of all age and social status - should make it our responsibility to fight corruption. We should report cases of corruption to relevant authorities and encourage others to shun the vic

39. What is meant by 'corruption has taken root?'
    1. Corruption is widely practised
    2. We cannot do much about corruption
    3. Corruption is not properly fought
    4. Many people know about corruption
40. Why is corruption described as evil?
    1. It is feared by many
    2. It is done secretly
    3. It is harmful and immoral
    4. Its effects are feared by many.
41. Which of the following is an act of corruption?
    1. Helping our friends and relatives
    2. Rejecting bribes offered to us.
    3. Using of power provided by government
    4. Accepting bribes to help people.
42. Embezzlement is;
    1. being in charge of money
    2. taking money from your bank account
    3. stealing money from friends 
    4. stealing money from your work place.
43. Which of the following is not a negative deed?
    1. Nepotism
    2. Recruitment
    3. Forgery
    4. Favouritism
44. The example of charcoal, milk and potatoes is meant to show that;
    1. farmers and traders cannot be trusted
    2. most farmers and traders are corrupt
    3. office workers are not as corrupt as ordinally people
    4. corruption is found in all level of society
45. Which of these statements is true about pupils?
    1. They are more corrupt than other people
    2. They are also not free of corruption 
    3. They are corrupt only when they are in school
    4. Their corruption is not as serious as that of adults
46. Pupils have not been spared this evil. which evil is this?
    1. Corruption
    2. Irresponsibility
    3. Forgery
    4. Tribalism
47. Which of the following is not a proper way of fighting corruption?
    1. Improving salaries of corrupt people
    2. Taking corrupt people to court
    3. Teaching the young to be honest 
    4. Making salaries of employees better
48. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
    1. Corruption promotes development 
    2. To gain advantage over others is corruption
    3. We should sometimes report corruption cases
    4. Everybody should join the anti- corruption crusade
49. The word shun can be replaced with; 
    1. report
    2. avoid
    3. destroy
    4. practice
50. Which of the following would be a suitable title for this passage?
    1. Why people engage in corruption
    2. Why pupils are corrupt
    3. Corruption in the society
    4. How corruption affects the poor

COMPOSITION

You have 40 minutes to write your composition.

Below is the beginning of a composition. With your own words finish it making it as interesting as possible.

The day dawned like any other and we had high hopes. Little .............................................................................................

MARKING SCHEME

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

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

Many people wear clothes to make them __1__ neat, presentable and in fashion __2__ the rest in the society. This __3__
why many people may take a lot of time __4__ clothes to wear. Ladies, for example, have a variety of clothes, __5__ on colour, material, length and occasion she is to __6__. It is therefore __7__ to find a lady taking a bit longer, thinking of what to wear than a man when __8__ are going __9__ a journey. However, is this the __10__ reason why we wear clothes?

To start with, human beings are sensitive to their __11__ and this is one main difference __12__ them and other animals. A __13__ person would not step out of, even the bathroom  without covering themselves. Then, their skin is __14__ and responds to weather conditions very __15__ When it is cold, we wear warm clothes while those living in humid areas normally wear light clothes.

For questions 16 to 18, choose the correct alternative to fill the blank spaces.

16. The ___________________ elections will be held after five years.
    1. great next general
    2. next great general
    3. general next great
    4. great general next
17. She bought five eggs. _______________________were rotten.
    1. some of which
    2. which some of
    3. of which some
    4. some which of

In questions 18 to 20 choose the alternative that means the same as the given sentence.

18. If he doesn't give me the money, I won't take it.
    1. I will take the money as he gives it to me.
    2. After he has given me the money, I will take it.
    3. I can't take the money even if he gives me.
    4. I won't take the money unless he gives it to me.
19. You had better start working now.
    1. It is good you started working now.
    2. You should have started working by now.
    3. It would be good if you started working now.
    4. You should do a better job now.
20. "What will you do tomorrow morning?" his mother asked.
    1. His mother asked him what he will do tomorrow morning.
    2. His mother asked him what he would do the following morning.
    3. His mother asked him what he would do tommorrow morning.
    4. His mother asked him what he will do the next morning.

In questions 21 to 23, choose the alternative which means the opposite of the underlined words.

21. The keen candidate got almost all the questions.
    1. foolish
    2. slow
    3. confused
    4. careless
22. The host received his guests joyfully.
    1. gloomily
    2. excitedly
    3. quietly
    4. silently
23. The courageous herds boy killed the big snake alone.
    1. armed
    2. strong
    3. coward
    4. brave

In questions 24 and 25, choose the correct word from the alternatives given to complete the series.

24.  Solve-solution, maintain-maintenance, grave-______________________
    1. grief 
    2. gravety
    3. graph
    4. groove
25. Write - written, sworn- swear, flown - ________________________
    1. flew
    2. flee
    3. fled
    4. fly

Read the passage below and then answer questions 26 to 38.

The weekend had been extremely busy for me. It was not surprising, therefore, that I overslept on Monday morning. Mum's numerous attempts to wake me up on time did not work. But I really had no regrets. My best friends had visited me on Saturday and they had agreed to prolong their stay until Sunday evening after a little persuasion. You can imagine how weary I became, trying my best to entertain six teenagers with keen appetites. On the whole, it was great fun. My parents left us alone, though they occassionally enquired if everyting was alright. We chatted away for hours told stories, cracked jokes, played and shared experiences.

Monday morning! When it dawned on me that I had to go to school, I struggled out of bed, dressed up hastily threw a few books into my school bag and I was halfway to school before I realised I had not even washed my face. My hair was a mess. I dreaded facing my classmates and my teachers in that state, but I convinced myself that there were usually many other pupils who looked worse.

I arrived late. The teacher on duty was the unforgiving type. She didn't ask for any explanation. Instead, she ordered me to sweep the workshop during lunch break. I was lucky I had eaten plenty of food over the weekend.

In the classroom, the history teacher was full of mockery. "Look at her, walking like a queen but looking like a scarecrow!" The girls giggled, casting curious glances at me.

It did not last long however. I glared at them and I must have looked dangerous. Perhaps they remembered my grandmother who had once terrorised everyone in the local market when another woman insulted her. People still tell different versions of the story but they all agree that the woman groaned in bed for a week and never again insulted another person. They say I resemble my grandmother in more ways than one.

That was the way my day begun and you are right if you think I did not concentrate in my lessons. More than once the teacher had shouted at me, "Jane, pay attention!" I longed for the end of the day and I hoped that Tuesday would be more fulfilling. However, on the way home, I witnessed something that aroused my curiosity.

From a distance, I could see a huge crowd watching something. Vehicles were parked on either side of the road. I ran to the scene and found my way to the front. What I saw shocked me. A man of about fifty was trapped inside a wreck of a car, bleeding. Each time he tried to speak, his face twisted in pain. I heard that the driver lost control of the car after the brakes had failed and it had rolled several times before crashing into a tree.

The crowd just stared. They stood there shrugging their shoulders and mumbling meaningless things. Nobody tried to save his life. Nobody except one lady, a nurse I think, who behaved as if the crowd did not exist. She had put her bag down, taken off her expensive-looking cardigan and was tearing it to pieces and tying the man's wounds to stop the bleeding.

Satisfied that the bleeding was checked, she started dragging him out of the mangled car but he was too heavy for her. She looked at the crowd but nobody moved forward to help. Then her pleading eyes caught mine. I stepped forward and together with that great woman, we got him out of the car and carried him, with great difficulty, to a police car that had just come. My disappointment vanished. I felt happy that I had been of assistance to a needy person. The 'nurse' and I bid each other farewell. As she walked away in the opposite direction, I knew I had had an encounter with a truly wonderful person. My day had not been wasted after all.

26. Why did the writer oversleep on Monday?
    1. Entertaining her friends had worn her out. 
    2. Her friends had agreed to prolong their stay.
    3. She had been very busy doing various things.
    4. Her mother's attempt to wake her did not work.
27. How did waking up late affect Jane's preparation for school? She
    1. did everything in a hurry and got to school in time
    2. was half-way to school before she really woke up
    3. failed to wash her face and comb her hair
    4. forgot to do the most important things.
28. What does the writer mean by "when it dawned on me..."? She
    1. suddenly knew
    2. then knew
    3. saw the light
    4. thought of school.
29. What do we know about the punishment the writer received? It
    1. made the class laugh at her
    2. made her miss lunch
    3. was meant for late comers
    4. was necessary to correct her.
30. Why do you think the other girls giggled? 
    1. Jane was pretending to be a queen.
    2. Jane had been punished.
    3. Girls giggle at the slightest excuse.
    4. Jane probably looked funny and untidy.
31. The story of the grandmother is told to show us
    1. that Jane resembled her grandmother
    2. how terrifying Jane actually looked
    3. that girls were always afraid of Jane
    4. that Jane was about to beat them up.
32. Which of the following statements best explains why Jane longed for the end of the day?
    
    1. Everything had been particulary unintresting.
    2. She had been punished for going to school late.
    3. Everything had gone against her expectations.
    4. She had been late for school, punished and mocked.
33. "What I saw shocked me" Why was Jane shocked? The
    1. man was badly hurt but there was a lady helping him
    2. injured man was bleeding and seemingly in great pain
    3. man was trapped in the mangled car
    4. car was a wreck and people just watched passively.
34. What do we learn about the 'nurse' in the story? She
    1. would do the right thing no matter what others did
    2. had received some training in first aid
    3. had expensive cardigans which she tore to pieces
    4. was angry with the crowd for not offering to help.
35. Why does the writer refer to the lady as 'great'? She
    1. wanted to end the day well
    2. did what no one else was willing to do
    3. was not afraid of the crowd
    4. must have been big and strong.
36. Jane stepped forward to help because
    1. the lady seemed to beg her
    2. no one else was able to help
    3. she admired the lady
    4. she wanted to end the day well.
37. Why is the word 'nurse' in the last paragraph put in quotation marks?
    1. As Jane knew the lady was a nurse.
    2. To show the lady's profession.
    3. Since it's not known if actually she was a nurse.
    4. To show the importance of action in helping the man.
38. Which of the following statements best summarises the story?
    1. An experience one cannot forget.
    2. How a school day can be messed up by oversleeping.
    3. An encounter with most horrifying experience.
    4. How a bad day changed because of an act of kindness.

Read the passage below and then answer questions 39-50.

There are obvious differences between the rural and urban life. Such differences are evident in the availability of certain facilities, people's activities, the kind of neighbours they have and even the pace at which they do things. Although it is difficult to do everything uniform, some of the differences can be minimised. Infact some of the facilities are only readily available in towns for example, butare essential to all people wherever they live.

A great deal has been done in providing modern facilities such as electricity, telephone services and tap water in rural areas. As a result, some rural homes are now similar to those in urban centres. In addition, a number of rural shopping centres have now been blessed with shops, richly stocked with a wide variety of commodities which were previously only available to urban folk.

Many people in urban centres work in factories, offices and shops. The nature of their work influences their lifestyle. Since work, for instance, has to begin at a certain time, people usually have to wake up early, catch a bus or a matatu or even walk and make sure that they arrive on time. That is why they seem more strict with time. In fact, a person visiting a city like Nairobi from the rural areas is amazed at how busy urban people look. Everybody seems to rush all the time. They do not even have the time to shake hands or to have a friendly chat. In banks, restaurants and shops, they seem to have little patience. They are always rushing, pushing and scrambling....

People from the rural areas are likely to find towns strange and unfriendly. It is easy to notice them because sometimes they dress differently, are hesitant and may spend hours gazing at the skycrappers or admiring the many wonders of urban life. Things happen so quickly that one may feel dizzy. Inspite of the many excitements and comforts of urban life, most rural folks prefer the relaxed atmosphere of rural life where people are not only friendly but also have time for each other.

In rural areas, most people are either farmers, herdsmen or fishermen. Although time is an important factor, it does not enslave the people. In other words, there is not as much hurry. People organise their work patterns according to the seasons. Of course, there are times of hard work especially during planting and harvesting but there is also time to rest and have fun.

What makes it so difficult for a rural person to settle in the town is the fact that one may have neighbours who seem not to care about or to notice any other person. In some cases, neighbours do not even know each other's names. However, in the rural areas, people live close to members of their families or relatives. If one has a problem, others help willingly, without having to be requested.

Perhaps, as the years go by, many of the differences that still exist between urban and rural areas will be removed. But we hope that the good values will remain

39. What does the writer say about the differences between the urban and rural life?
    1. It is not necessary to remove the differences.
    2. The differences should not be made fewer.
    3. It is not easy to remove the differences.
    4. The differences are impossible to remove.
40. The phrase "....only readily available in towns.." means that the facilities are
    1. usually available in towns
    2. not available elsewhere
    3. are meant only for use in towns 
    4. are really unsuitable for rural areas.
41. According to the passage, electricity, telephone services and tap water are examples of
    1. facilities that rural people would like to have
    2. facilities essential for all people
    3. facilities that have been provided in all rural areas
    4. facilities available only in towns.
42. What does the writer mean by 'life-style'?
    1. A special way of living.
    2. A style in people's lives.
    3. The way people organise their lives. 
    4. A modern interesting way of life.
43. In what ways are some rural areas similar to towns?
    1. Peoples now have access to many wonderful things.
    2. There are more shopping centres with blessed shops.
    3. Rural homes are similar to those in towns.
    4. They have modern facilities and many good shops.
44. Why do people seem to be in a great hurry in towns?
    1. They have to catch a bus or a matatu. 
    2. They are very strict in their use of time.
    3. They do not have much time to do their work.
    4. They have to report to work at a specific time.
45. Rural people feel uncomfortable in towns because
    1. urban people do not like others and they do not shake hands
    2. people in towns are always rushing, pushing and scrambling
    3. people in towns have no time for others and alot of things are strange
    4. people spend hours gazing at the wonders of the towns.
46. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
    1. Although towns are exciting, people seem unfriendly.
    2. Work in rural areas does not affect people's lives.
    3. People in towns do not have much to do with their neighbours.
    4. people in rural areas have time for one another.
47. What does the writer mean by 'the relaxed atmosphere of rural life'?
    1. Things are not done at the right pace.
    2. People are not strict about things.
    3. The air makes it easy for one to relax.
    4. Things are not done in unnecessary haste.
48. How are rural people different from urban dwellers in managing time?
    1. Urban people seem hurried and impatient. 
    2. Rural people seem to have time for everything.
    3. Urban people have more to do in less time.
    4. Rural people do not care much about time.
49. The writer gives the example of people in urban areas not knowing each other's names to show
    1. how different the neighbours are 
    2. that names are not important in towns
    3. how difficult it is to get help in towns
    4. people in towns have no relatives.
50. The best title for this passage would be
    1. The rural man in the town.
    2. The rural and urban life-styles. 
    3. The strange and unfriendly towns.
    4. The busy town-dwellers.