4 marks f Describe two social-cultural practices of the Agikuyu brought out in this narrative. 4 marks g Very heavy rains fell on this land. 1 mk Begin. On www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 34 EXCEL EXAMINATION 101 1 ENGLISH PAPER 1 FUCTIONAL WRITING, CLOZE TEST ORAL SKILLS FUNCTIONAL WRITING 20mks 1. You are the chairperson of the creative Writing Club in your school. The club would like assistance in publishing the winning entry in a recent competition which is one of the compulsory set text A Doll s House . Write a letter to a publisher asking them to consider the book for publication. Remember to write through the principal. In your letter, include the following; i The title of the book and name of author. Ii A brief description of what the book is about. Iii Why it is important for the book to be published? Q.2. CLOZE TEST 10 marks Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. Four strangers checked 1.............at The Seamount Hotel in Banjul one evening. None of them knew of the other three, or about being 2............of the four. And this would remain the 3..............because, unknowingly, the hotel assigned them to different rooms on different floors in 4..................wings. First to check in, was a man,5............about sixty years. His hairline 6 ............retreated all the way back to his crown, but there it had held: no more hair loss. He had a strange habit of smacking his lips 7.............he talked, appearing to shape each word first and to add voice to it only after. Arrival formalities 8................him to complete and sign a registration card at the hotel s front desk. 9................signed it as Karanja Kimani, professor in the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. The hotel gave him a room on the fourth floor of 10....................East Wing. Adapted from: Fathers of Nations by Paul B. Vitta, Oxford University Press Ltd 2013 3. ORAL SKILLS 30 marks a .


Adapted from: Fathers of Nations by Paul B. Vitta, Oxford University Press Ltd 2013 3. ORAL SKILLS 30 marks a . Read the oral poem below and answer the questions that follow: Make me a grave where re you will In a lowly plain, or a lofty hill; Make it among earth s humblest graves, But not in a land where men are slaves. I could not rest if around my grave, I heard the steps of trembling slave; His shadow above my silent tomb, Would make it a place of fearful gloom i What makes this poem rhythmic? 2 marks ii How would you say the last line of the poem? 2 marks iii Which words are you likely to stress in the fourth line of first stanza and why? 2 marks iv Give a word that is pronounced as each of the following 3 marks a Would.............................................................................................. b Plain............................................................................................... c Rest.............................................................................................. b. Study the genre below and answer the questions that follow If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked? I Giving reasons, classify the genre 2 marks ii Identify the dominant sound pattern used in the above genre 2 marks iii State two functions of the genre above 2 marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 35 c. Two classmates, James and Erick have a debate. Erick strongly feels that boarding schools should be done away with. James, on the other hand, argues that they should remain. I. If your teacher of English brought the same motion to your class, how would you prepare for the debate? 3 marks ii. Explain three verbal cues that you would use to make your presentation effective 3 marks iii. Advise the above classmates on four things they should do in order to disagree in a polite manner so that their conversation does not degenerate into a dispute. 4 marks d. Complete the following conversation between the principal and a parent Mr. Kamau: Good morning, sir, my name is Mr. Kamau. Principal: .............................................................................................................. 1 mark Mr. Kamau: I received your message inviting me to school over the conduct of my son. For how long has he been absent from school? Principal: ........................................................................................................


Kamau: I received your message inviting me to school over the conduct of my son. For how long has he been absent from school? Principal: ........................................................................................................ 2 marks Mr. Kamau: . ................................................................................................... 1 mark Principal: Thank you Mr. Kamau for coming and accepting to discipline your son. Mr. Kamau: ......................................................................................... 1 mark EXCEL EXAMINATION 101 2 ENGLISH PAPER 2 Comprehension, Literary Passage, Oral Poetry and Grammar COMPREHENSION 20MARKS. Read the passage below and then answer the questions that follow, Moving to a new country can be an exciting, even exhilarating experience. In a new environment, you somehow feel more alive: seeing new sights, eating new food, hearing the foreign sounds of a new language, and feeling a different climate against your skin stimulate your senses as never before. Soon, however, this sensory bombardment becomes sensory overload. Suddenly, new experiences seem stressful rather than stimulating, and delight turns into discomfort. This is the phenomenon known as culture shock. Culture shock is more than jet lag or homesickness, and it affects nearly everyone who enters a new culture - tourists, business travellers, diplomats and students alike. Although not everyone experiences culture shock in exactly the same way, many experts agree that it has roughly five stages. In the first stage, you are excited by your new environment. You experience some simple difficulties such as trying to use the telephone or public transportation, but you consider these small challenges that you can quickly overcome. Your feelings about the new culture are positive, so you are eager to make contact with people and to try new foods. Sooner or later, differences in behaviour and customs become more noticeable to you. This is the second stage of culture shock. Because you do not know the social customs of the new culture, you may find it difficult to make friends. For instance, you do not understand how to make "small talk," so it is hard to carry on a casual, get-acquainted conversation. One day in the school cafeteria, you overhear a conversation. You understand all the words, but you do not understand the meaning. Why is everyone laughing? Are they laughing at you or at some joke that you did not understand? Also, you aren't always sure how to act while shopping. Is this store self-service or should you wait for a clerk to assist you?


Are they laughing at you or at some joke that you did not understand? Also, you aren't always sure how to act while shopping. Is this store self-service or should you wait for a clerk to assist you? If you buy a sweater in the wrong size, can you exchange it? These are not minor challenges; they are major frustrations. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 36 In the third stage, you no longer have positive feelings about the new culture. You feel that you have made a mistake in coming here. Making friends hasn't been easy, so you begin to feel lonely and isolated. Now you want to be with familiar people and eat familiar food. You begin to spend most of your free time with students from your home country, and you eat in restaurants that serve your native food. In fact, food becomes an obsession, and you spend a lot of time planning, shopping for, and cooking food from home. You know that you are in the fourth stage of culture shock when you have negative feelings about almost everything. In this stage, you actively reject the new culture. You become critical, suspicious, and irritable. You believe that people are unfriendly, that your landlord is trying to cheat you, that your teachers do not like you, and that the food is making you sick. In fact, you may actually develop stomachaches, headaches, sleeplessness, lethargy, or other physical symptoms. Finally, you reach the fifth stage. As your language skills improve, you begin to have some success in meeting people and in negotiating situations. You are able to exchange the sweater that was too small, and you can successfully chat about the weather with a stranger on the bus. Your self-confidence grows. After realizing that you cannot change your surroundings, you begin to accept the differences and tolerate them. For instance the food will never be as tasty as the food in your home country, but you are now able to eat and sometimes even enjoy many dishes. You may not like the way some people in your host country dress or behave in public, but you do not regard their clothes and behaviour as wrong -just different. In conclusion, nearly everyone moving to a new country feels some degree of culture shock. Symptoms may vary, and not all people experience all five stages. Newcomers with a strong support group may feel at home immediately in the new culture, while others may take months to feel comfortable.


In conclusion, nearly everyone moving to a new country feels some degree of culture shock. Symptoms may vary, and not all people experience all five stages. Newcomers with a strong support group may feel at home immediately in the new culture, while others may take months to feel comfortable. Staying in touch with friends and family, keeping a positive attitude, and, above all, learning the language as soon as possible are ways to overcome the difficulties and frustrations of adapting to life in a new land. From: Writing Academic English, Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, Pearson Education, Longman 2006 a According to the passage, what is the meaning of culture shock? 2 marks b Identify any three factors that can cause culture shock. 3 marks c What evidence does the author give to show "you understand all the words, but you do not understand the meaning"? 2 marks d Give any three features that characterize a person in the worst state of culture shock. 3 marks e In note form, give the difficulties experienced in the second stage of culture shock. 4 marks f Why is making friends helpful in overcoming culture shock? 2 marks g Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage: 3 marks alive ........................................................................................................................ obsession ........................................................................................................ negotiating ............................................................................................................ h Staying in touch with friends and family, keeping a positive attitude, and, above all, learning the language as soon as possible are ways to overcome the difficulties and frustrations of adapting to life in a new land. Rewrite the sentence above without changing the meaning. Begin: You .... 1 mark QUESTION 2: LITERARY COMPREHENSION 25 MARKS Read the following excerpt and then answer the questions that follow. Nora: But it was absolutely necessary that he should not know! My goodness, can t you understand that? It was necessary he should have no idea what a dangerous condition he was in. It was to me that the doctors came and said that his life was in danger, and that the only thing to save him was to live in the south. Do you suppose I didn t try, first of all, to get what I wanted as if it were for myself?


It was necessary he should have no idea what a dangerous condition he was in. It was to me that the doctors came and said that his life was in danger, and that the only thing to save him was to live in the south. Do you suppose I didn t try, first of all, to get what I wanted as if it were for myself? I told him how much I should love to travel abroad like other young wives; I tried tears and entreaties with him; I told him that he ought to remember the condition I was in, and that he ought to be kind and indulgent to me; I even hinted that he might raise a loan. That nearly made him angry, Christine. He said I was thoughtless, and that it was his duty as my husband s not to indulge me in my whims and caprices as I believe he called them. Very well, I thought, you must be saved- and that was how I came to devise a way out of the difficulty www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 37 Mrs. Linde: And did your husband never get to know from your father that the money had not come from him? Nora: No, never. Papa died just at that time. I had meant to let him into the secret and beg him never to reveal it. But he was so ill then-alas, there never was any need to tell him. Mrs. Linde: And since then have you never told your secret to your husband? Nora: Good heavens, no! How could you think so? A man who has such strong opinions about these things! And besides, how painful and humiliating it would be for Torvald, with his manly independence, to know that he owed me anything! It would upset our mutual relations altogether; our beautiful happy home would no longer be what it is now. Mrs. Linde: Do you mean never to tell him about it? Nora: meditatively, and with a half-smile yes-someday perhaps, after many years, when I am no longer as nice-looking as I am now. Don t laugh at me! I mean, of course, when Torvald is no longer as devoted to me as he is now; when my dancing and dressing-up and reciting have palled on him; then it may be a good thing to have something in reserve- breaking off what nonsense!


Nora: meditatively, and with a half-smile yes-someday perhaps, after many years, when I am no longer as nice-looking as I am now. Don t laugh at me! I mean, of course, when Torvald is no longer as devoted to me as he is now; when my dancing and dressing-up and reciting have palled on him; then it may be a good thing to have something in reserve- breaking off what nonsense! That time will never come. Now, what do you think of my great secret, Christine? Do you still think I am of no use? I can tell you, too, that this affair has caused me a lot of worry. It has been by been by no means easy for me to meet my engagements punctually. I may tell you that there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest, and another thing called payment in installments it is always so dreadfully difficult to manage them. I have had to save a little here and there, where I could, you understand have not been able to put aside much from my housekeeping money, for Torvald must have good table. I couldn t let my children be shabbily dressed I have felt obliged to use up all he gave me for them, the sweet little darlings! Mrs. Linde: So it has all had to come out of your own necessaries of life, poor Nora? Nora: Of course. Besides, I was the responsible for it. Whenever Torvald has given me money for new dresses and such things, I have never spent more than half of it: I have always bought the simplest and cheapest things. Thank heaven, any clothes look well on me, and so Torvald has never noticed it. But it was often very hard on me, Christine-because it is delightful to be really well dressed, isn t it? Adapted from, a Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen, EAEP, 2017 a What had Mrs. Linde said before this excerpt to prompt Nora to say, ...My goodness can t you understand that? 2 marks b How did Nora try to convince her husband to go south? 3 marks c What do we learn about the character trait of Nora from this excerpt? 4 marks d Give reasons why Nora found it difficult to reveal her secret to Torvald.


Linde said before this excerpt to prompt Nora to say, ...My goodness can t you understand that? 2 marks b How did Nora try to convince her husband to go south? 3 marks c What do we learn about the character trait of Nora from this excerpt? 4 marks d Give reasons why Nora found it difficult to reveal her secret to Torvald. 3 marks e What themes emerge from this excerpt? Illustrate your answer. 4 marks f Briefly explain how keeping the secret from Torvald has affected Nora. 2 marks g After this excerpt, Nora reveals what else she has been doing to earn money. What revelation does she make? 1 mark h From your knowledge elsewhere in the text, how would you describe Nora and Torvald s marriage relationship? 3 marks i It would upset our mutual relations altogether; our beautiful happy home would no longer be what it is now. Rewrite beginning: It would both 1 mark j Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage. 2 marks i. Entreaties ii. Obliged www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 38 3. Read the oral poem below and answer the questions that follow. The poor man knows not how to eat with the rich man. When they eat fish, he eats the head. Invite a poor man and he rushes in licking his lips and upsetting the plates. The poor man has no manners, he comes along with the blood of lice under his nails. The face of a poor man is lined from hunger and thirst in his belly. Poverty is no state for any mortal man. It makes him a beast to be fed on grass. Poverty is unjust. If it befalls a man, though he is nobly born, he has no power with God. A Identify and illustrate any four features of oral poetry evident in the poem above. 8marks b Describe a probable situation in which such a poem could be performed. 2 marks c During a recitation of this oral poem, what three elements should be emphasized? 3 marks d What does the phrase ' with the blood of lice under his nails' reveal about the poor man?


8marks b Describe a probable situation in which such a poem could be performed. 2 marks c During a recitation of this oral poem, what three elements should be emphasized? 3 marks d What does the phrase ' with the blood of lice under his nails' reveal about the poor man? 2 marks e Describe with illustrations the tone of this oral poem. 3 marks f Explain the meaning of the following: 2 marks i he eats the head ii he has no power with God 4 GRAMMAR 15MARKS Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning. 5 marks i We have never witnessed such cruel behaviour by one child to another. Begin; never ii David says; I have been saying prayers everyday change to reported speech . Iii The time keeper rang the bell earlier than expected. Begin; The bell . Iv He knows very little about the surprises which are waiting for him. Begin; little.. v Mary is a good teacher. She is good like any teacher you can find anywhere else. Join into one using, .as . B Use the correct form of the words in brackets. 3 marks i He was, however, possessed of a logical rather than an .. .. . Intuition mind. Ii His decision to quit his job is completely .. explain . Iii It was a sure sign he was forgiven for his . . . Revere try at changing the old age ritual. C Fill in the blank spaces using an appropriate preposition. 3 marks i My dependence coffee is unhealthy. Ii She has little experience backpacking. Iii People find it difficult to part . .. Their hard earned wealth. D Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word. 2 marks i Put your clothes all together, altogether in one pile and I will wash them for you. Ii This person needs the .. council, counsel of a psychiatrist. E Explain two possible meaning of this sentence. 2 marks He fed her cat food.


Council, counsel of a psychiatrist. E Explain two possible meaning of this sentence. 2 marks He fed her cat food. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 39 EXCEL EXAMINATION ENGLISH PAPER 3 JULY AUGUST 2023 Answer Three Questions Only 1. Imaginative Composition 20mks Either Write a composition ending with the following statement: ............ Given another chance I would have done things differently.". Or Write a composition supporting or opposing this statement: Both boys and girls have equal rights to their parent s property. 2. The Compulsory Set Text. 20mks HR Ole Kulet, Blossoms of the Savannah 20 marks The frustrations faced by people in the contemporary times can be traced to the conduct of a few immoral individuals. Write an essay supporting this statement drawing illustrations from Ole Kulet s Blossoms of the savannah. 3. The Optional Set Texts. 20mks Answer any one of the following three questions. Either The short story: A Silent Song and Other Stories. Drawing illustrations from Meja Mwangi's an incident in the park, write an essay to discuss the problems of urbanization Or The play: David Mulwa s Inheritance. Colonial rule is harsh towards the natives. Write an essay to support this assertion with illustrations from David mulwa s Inheritance. Or An Artist of the floating world by Kazuo Ishiguro. The memory of the past can lead to a change of a life style. Justify the statement.


Or An Artist of the floating world by Kazuo Ishiguro. The memory of the past can lead to a change of a life style. Justify the statement. EXCEL EXAMINATION 101 1 ENGLISH Paper I Functional Skills MARKING SCHEME QUESTION 1 ; FUNCTIONAL WRITING POINTS OF INTERPRETATION must be a formal letter Format 5 marks Writers address must not have a name i Date in full ii Receiver s address must have a title e.g the publisher iii Forwarding address THROUGH THRU The principal s address must have title The principal 1www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 49 KIHARU KAHURO 101 1 FORM 4 END OF TERM 2 EXAM ENGLISH PAPER 1 Functional skills, cloze test and oral skills 1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING 20 marks You are a secretary of the student s Executive Council in your school which comprises 8 members. The council includes the following; the school president, the deputy president, dining hall prefect, compound prefect and the 4 class prefects. The following issues were discussed; i Introduction of members ii Academics iii Role of students council iv Discipline During the meeting, the compound prefect sent his apology due to an ongoing exam, while the whereabouts of two class prefects is unknown. The school principal and the deputy principal attend the meeting. Write down the minutes of this meeting. 20mks 1. CLOZE TEST 10marks Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. Researchers at American university 1 that a simple intervention could help prevent the mental health of young people 2 suffering due to social media use. 3 a two week experiment with 230 university students, half were asked to limit their social media 4 to 30 minutes a day and received automated, daily reminders. They scored 5 lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the experiment. They also scored higher for positive effect which the 6 described as the tendency to experience positive emotions described with words such as excited and proud .


3 a two week experiment with 230 university students, half were asked to limit their social media 4 to 30 minutes a day and received automated, daily reminders. They scored 5 lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the experiment. They also scored higher for positive effect which the 6 described as the tendency to experience positive emotions described with words such as excited and proud . It surprised me to find that 7 well-being did not 8 improve in one dimension, but in all of them. 9 was excited to learn that such a simple intervention of 10 a daily reminder can motivate people. 2. ORAL SKILLS 30 marks a Read the oral narrative below then ask the questions that follow. The stupid monkey Once upon a time, a tribe of monkeys made their home in their pleasure garden of the king. On a certain holiday when the drum was beaten to call the people together, the king gardener, hearing the drum, said to himself, Even though it is a holiday, the garden must be watered. Accordingly, I will ask the monkeys to water the garden for me, so that I can be off to enjoy myself and the holiday with the rest. So, he called the monkeys and asked them to water the garden. When the monkeys had promised to water all the young trees faithfully, the gardener gave them the water skins and the wooden pot with which to perform task. After the gardener had gone, the monkeys took up the water skins and the watering pot and began to water the young trees. But the leader of the monkeys stopped them. Wait , he said, we must be careful not to waste water. Before you water them, you must first pull up each tree and look at the size of thewww.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 50 roots. Then you must give plenty of water to those who have long deep roots, but less to those with short roots. For when this water is finished, we shall have to work to get any more. To be sure, said the other monkey, that is what we must do. So, they pulled up all the trees just as their leader had told them to do and all the young trees died.


Then you must give plenty of water to those who have long deep roots, but less to those with short roots. For when this water is finished, we shall have to work to get any more. To be sure, said the other monkey, that is what we must do. So, they pulled up all the trees just as their leader had told them to do and all the young trees died. Questions i What feature of oral narratives would you use to prepare your audience to listen to the above story? 2mks ii What devices of performance would you use in narrating this story effectively? 3 mks iii Which three things would indicate to you that the audience is following the narration? 3 mks b Provide two words that are pronounced as the words below 4mks i Bye ii There c Underline the silent letter in the following words 4mks i Raspberry ii Bouquet iii Answer iv Vehicle d Indicate the intonation you would use in the following sentences 3mks i Are you going to school? Ii Will you buy me a mathematical set? Iii Put your hands down! E Imagine you are one of the guests invited for breakfast at state house in Nairobi. Point out four aspects of etiquette you would observe when taking the meal. 4marks f Read the following conversation between the school head girl and Akinyi that takes place outside a class and answer the questions that follow AKINYI: speaking to a friend Let me tell you something about .. HEADGIRL: Interrupting Pardon me, please. May I have a word with you Akinyi? AKINYI: Sure you can. Facing the head girl. What can I do for you? HEADGIRL: You know very well that it is against school rules to come late to class. AKINYI: Yes I do. HEADGIRL: May I know why you came late to prep looking at Akinyi with a serious expression . AKINYI: You are right. I actually came quite late but I had to rush to the nurse before prep. HEADGIRL: I am sorry to hear that. How are you feeling now? AKINYI: I am feeling better no. Anyway, I had asked my desk mate to inform class prefect that I would come late but apparently, I have just learnt that he forgot .


How are you feeling now? AKINYI: I am feeling better no. Anyway, I had asked my desk mate to inform class prefect that I would come late but apparently, I have just learnt that he forgot . I am sorry. HEADGIRL: Take it easy. You had a good reason to come late. I wish you a quick recovery. AKINYI: Thank you. Have a nice day. I State five significant conversation strengths applied by either or both the speaker 5marks ii Give reason why the head girl asks to be pardoned 1mk iii What is the most likely consequence of the head girl s initial interruption? 1mk www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 51 KIHARU KAHURO 101 2 FORM 4 END OF TERM 2 EXAM ENGLISH PAPER 2 Comprehension, Literary Appreciation and Grammar 1. Read the passage below then answer the questions that follow. 20 marks Cybersecurity and data protection are essential topics--especially as regards children, who are more vulnerable to negative online exposure. With internet connections and internet-enabled devices in homes, children have easy access to entertainment applications, videos and games. It is crucial to educate and protect them from risk. A search of dangerous online games can be unsettling for any rational adult. Fire Fairy prompts children to turn on the gas stove at night, while everyone is asleep, with the promise of transforming into fire fairies upon waking. The Cinnamon Challenge involves swallowing a spoonful of ground cinnamon without water, which can be hazardous and lead to choking, throat irritation, breathing difficulties and collapsed lungs. Others include the Cutting Challenge, where players are encouraged to harm themselves with sharp objects; Salt Challenge; Blue Whale Challenge; and Tripping Trend. Online content includes social issues that may be contrary to certain cultural or societal norms. This can be a sensitive and complex topic for many families. But it is not all gloom for children on the internet. The internet offers children a wealth of entertainment, educational material and positive exposure. There are many online resources from educational websites and apps to interactive games and videos that can help children to learn and develop new skills. The internet can be a powerful tool for children s learning and growth if used responsibly. Many online educational platforms offer engaging and interactive lessons in subjects such as maths, science, language, arts and history.


There are many online resources from educational websites and apps to interactive games and videos that can help children to learn and develop new skills. The internet can be a powerful tool for children s learning and growth if used responsibly. Many online educational platforms offer engaging and interactive lessons in subjects such as maths, science, language, arts and history. These supplement children s learning in school or provide opportunities for home-schooling. Many online platforms provide safe spaces for children to interact with peers and learn social skills, such as communication, teamwork and problem solving. The internet can be a positive and enriching experience for children when used safely and responsibly. Parents and caregivers must balance children s online activities with other forms of play, socialization and outdoor activities for a well-rounded childhood. We can protect the children. To begin with, start the conversation early. Begin talking to children about cybersecurity and data protection early. Explain to them the importance of speaking up, keeping their personal information safe online and teach them how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. Set parental controls. Many devices and apps have parental control settings that can limit access to inappropriate content and monitor a child s online activities, set time limits on internet usage and block access to websites or apps. Enable and update them. Monitor children s online activities. Regularly check your child s browser history which shows the websites they visit and the apps they use. Teach children to protect their personal information. Let them be cautious when sharing information such as their full name, address, phone number or email address online. Explain to them that they should only share such information with trusted friends and family members. They should also be responsible and respectful online including not sharing inappropriate content, not engaging in cyberbullying, and reporting suspicious or dangerous activities to an adult. Regulate the amount of time children spend on devices. Encourage them to engage in alternative activities that do not involve the internet sports, outdoor activities, reading or creative pursuits. Adopted from Daily Nation; May 12, 2023 Questions a Why is cybersecurity a critical issue 1 mark b Explain any three online games mentioned in the passage and show their harmful nature 3 marks c In what ways can the internet be useful to children? 3 marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 52 d In about 75 words, summarize how adults can ensure their children use the internet safely.


Encourage them to engage in alternative activities that do not involve the internet sports, outdoor activities, reading or creative pursuits. Adopted from Daily Nation; May 12, 2023 Questions a Why is cybersecurity a critical issue 1 mark b Explain any three online games mentioned in the passage and show their harmful nature 3 marks c In what ways can the internet be useful to children? 3 marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 52 d In about 75 words, summarize how adults can ensure their children use the internet safely. 5 marks e What is the attitude of the writer towards the internet? 3 marks f Highlight three social skills that children can learn online 3 marks g Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage 2 marks i Potentially dangerous ii cyberbullying . 2. Henrik Ibsen, A Doll s House Read the excerpt below then answer the questions that follow Helmer: Now you have destroyed all my happiness. You have ruined all my future. It is! Horrible to think of! I am in the power of an unscrupulous man; he can do what he likes with me, ask anything he likes of me, give me any orders he pleases I dare not refuse. And I must sink to such miserable depths because of a thoughtless woman Nora: When I am out of the way, you will be free. Helmer : : No fine speeches, please. Your father had always plenty of those ready, too. What good would it be to me if you were out of the way, as you say? Not the slightest. He can make the affair known everywhere; and if he does, I may be falsely suspected of having been a party to your criminal action. Very likely people will think I was behind it all that it was I who prompted you! And I have to thank you for all this you whom I have cherished during the whole of our married life. Do you understand now what it is you have done for me? Nora: coldly and quietly Yes. Helmer: It is so incredible that I can t take it in. But we must come to some understanding. Take off that shawl. Take it off, I tell you.


But we must come to some understanding. Take off that shawl. Take it off, I tell you. I must try and appease him some way or another. The matter must be hushed up at any cost. And as for you and me, it must appear as if everything between us were just as before but naturally only in the eyes of the world. You still remain in my house, that is a matter of course. But I shall not allow you to bring up the children; I dare not trust them to you. To think I should be obliged to say so to one whom I have loved so dearly, and whom I still . No, that is all over. From this moment, happiness is not the question; all that concerns us is to save the remains, the fragments, the appearance a ring is heard at the front door-bell. Helmer: with a start What is that? So late! Can the worst ? Can he ? Hide yourself, Nora. Say you are ill. Nora stands motionless. Helmer goes and unlocks the door. Maid: half-dressed, comes to the door A letter for the mistress. Helmer: Give it to me. Takes the letter and shuts the door Yes, it is from him. You shall not have it; in will read it myself. Nora: Yes, read it. Helmer: standing by the lamp I scarcely have the courage to do it. It may mean ruin for both of us. No, I must know. Tears open the letter, runs his eye over a few lines, looks at a paper enclosed, and gives a shout of joy. Nora! No, I must read it once again . Yes, it is true! I am saved! Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 53 a Briefly explain what happens before this excerpt. 3 marks b Explain why Helmer is no longer at ease after learning what Nora had done in this excerpt. 2 marks c You have ruined all my future. Explain the irony in this statement. 2 marks d identify and illustrate two themes evident in the excerpt. 4 marks e Helmer shouts that he is saved. Why is there such a drastic change in him?


2 marks d identify and illustrate two themes evident in the excerpt. 4 marks e Helmer shouts that he is saved. Why is there such a drastic change in him? 2 marks f It may mean ruin for both of us. Explain how this statement comes to pass. 3 marks g Identify and illustrate the character traits of Helmer evident in this excerpt. 4marks h When I am out of the way, you will be free. Add a question tag 1 mark i What is the name of the maid and why is she half dressed? 2 marks j Give the meaning of the following words as used in the excerpt 2 marks i unscrupulous ii incredible 3. Read the narrative below and answer the questions that follow. 20 marks Long, long time ago animals and birds spoke just like men do. When God had to stop them speaking, he made birds sing, like this chrrip! Chrrip Lions to roar like this graagh! Graagh! And hyenas to howl like this huuu! Huuu! And do you blame God? Listen to what naughty hyena who had gone two days without any meat did. He had been wandering up and down the hills when he suddenly stopped, nose in the air, one foot raised. Do I smell, eh smell food? He slowly raised his head to the skies as if to say, Please God, let me find some food, even one rotting bone will do. Slowly, he followed the smell, sniffing hard, stopping now and again, grinning wider as the smell became stronger. Here at last , He said as he came in sight of a calf that seemed dead, flies buzzing over its excrement. God, no time to waste. Who knows the owner may be around. Oh, no, I see it is secured to a tree with a mukwa I ll take my time. Ha, I am tired too, come to think of it. God gave us pretty strong senses of smell, generous old man. Still, I do think some people tend to exaggerate. Now who was it saying the other day ati God is the giver of everything and that we should be grateful? O.K. Tell me, did God give this calf? Did you God?


O.K. Tell me, did God give this calf? Did you God? I found it myself, smelled my way there, all the way. Nice calf too, rather thin but it will do. I ll take the head home and make soup with herbs. I especially like muthathii , and I see one over there. OK. Here we go, where shall I start, this lovely neck? No, I know, I will start with the mukwa then I ll get on to the soft stuff, the tail, the rump, Mahu After chewing up half of the mukwa the hyena brushed his teeth with the twig of a muthiga tree to stimulate his appetite. He stepped on the calf s tail, stuffed it in his mouth and snap it went. The calf which was only very sick and tired shot up and bolted away in the twinkling of an eye. The hyena rubbed his eyes, ambled after the disappearing calf and soon fell down in exhaustion. He looked up again to the heaven, tried to speak but no words came. Hyenas have never been able to speak ever since .. a Classify the above narrative 2 marks b Explain any two features of oral narratives evident in this story 4 marks c What do you learn about the hyena 4 marks d Contrast the attitude of the hyena towards God before and after discovering the calf 4 marks e Identify one economic activity of the community from which the narrative is obtained 2 marks f Give and explain one proverb that would aptly summarize the narrative 3 marks g Highlight one thing that you would do differently if you were the hyena 1 mark www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 54 4. Grammar 15 marks a Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the meaning. 4 marks i You will fail your exams if you do not study hard. Begin: Unless ii I must see my uncle tomorrow. Rewrite in reported speech iii The butcher bought a cow that had been stolen from a farm. Use passive voice iv Sharon s handwriting is better than anyone else s in this class.


Begin: Unless ii I must see my uncle tomorrow. Rewrite in reported speech iii The butcher bought a cow that had been stolen from a farm. Use passive voice iv Sharon s handwriting is better than anyone else s in this class. Use a superlative b Fill in the blank spaces with suitable complex prepositions 3 marks i of the fog, the plane landed safely. Ii of her good character, Resian was offered a wellpaying job. Iii The candidates are putting a lot of effort scoring good grades. C Use the words in brackets to fill in the blank spaces below. 3 marks i The government . The advice the citizens to meet its revenue rely ii In this economy, every household needs to their expenses. Cut iii The students participating in games should . The lost time. Make d Use the correct form of the word in brackets to fill in the blank spaces below. 3 marks i Had he not . The advice from the doctor, the condition would have worsened. Seek ii Her many . Made the work difficult to understand. Spell iii The performer . Around and acknowledged the cheering audience. E Explain the difference in meaning in the following sentences. 2 marks i The boy who came yesterday is sick. Ii The boy, who came yesterday, is sick. KIHARU KAHURO 101 3 FORM 4 END OF TERM 2 EXAM ENGLISH PAPER 3 CREATIVE WRITING AND ESSAYS BASED ON SET TEXTS 1. Imaginative composition compulsory Either a Write a composition ending with the given statement. If I had a second chance, I would be wiser. 20 marks Or b Write a story to illustrate the saying: Truth will always set you free. 20 marks 2. The compulsory set text H.R Ole Kulet, Blossoms of the Savannah. In Nasila Community, there are some positive aspects which can be incorporated in the modern society. Using illustrations from the Blossoms of the Savannah, support the above assertion. 20 marks 3.


In Nasila Community, there are some positive aspects which can be incorporated in the modern society. Using illustrations from the Blossoms of the Savannah, support the above assertion. 20 marks 3. The optional set texts a The short story Godwin Siundu, A Silent Song and other stories. Actions speak louder than words. Discuss the truth of this saying using illustrations from Leonard Kibera s A Silent Song 20 marks b Drama: Inheritance David Mulwa Write a composition to illustrate the saying life as a way of paying back our actions. 20 marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 62 MECS CLUSTER JOINT EXAMS 101 1 ENGLISH PAPER Functional Writing, Cloze Test and Oral Skills 1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING The K.C.S.E results have just been released. You attained an A-. You see an advertisement on a newspaper of an intake to join Kenyatta University for a degree programme in Actuarial Science. Write a letter of inquiry to The Dean of Studies, inquire about the dates of the next intake, the fees per semester and whether they offer accommodation. 20marks 2. CLOZE TEST 10MKS Fill in the blank spaces in the passage below with the most appropriate word. Not all work 1 by children should be classified as child labour that is to be targeted for elimination. The 2 of children or adolescents above the minimum age for admission to employment in work that does not 3 their health and personal development or interfere 4 their schooling is generally regarded as being something 5 . This includes activities such as assisting in a family business or 6 pocket money outside school hours and 7 school holidays. 8 kinds of activities contribute to children s 9 and to the welfare of their families; they provide 10 with skills and experience, and help to prepare them to be productive members of society during their adult life. 3. ORAL SKILLS a Read the poem below and answer the question that follows. 10 marks A MINOR BIRD I have wished a bird would fly away, And not sing by my house all day, Have clapped my hands at him from the door When it seems as if I could bear no more.


3. ORAL SKILLS a Read the poem below and answer the question that follows. 10 marks A MINOR BIRD I have wished a bird would fly away, And not sing by my house all day, Have clapped my hands at him from the door When it seems as if I could bear no more. The fault must have been in me. The bird was not to blame for his key. And of course there must be something wrong In wanting to silence any song. QUESTION 1. Identify and illustrate two sound patterns used in the poem. 4 marks 2. Chart the rhyme scheme pattern of the poem. 2marks 3. How would you perform the last line of the poem? 2 marks 4. For each of the following words used in the poem, provide another that is pronounced the same way. 2marks a Not- b Course- www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 63 b. Study the following genre and answer the questions that follow. A Shem showed Silla s shining shoes shamelessly on Sheba s shore. I. Classify the above genre. 1mark ii. Explain what would be lost if this genre is translated into Swahili? 2marks iii. State two functions of the genre identified above. 2 marks b Imagine that your class is having a talk on career choices. The speaker keeps asking the students to pay attention. Give five indicators that inform the speaker that his her listeners are not attentive. 5 marks c Identify the intonation in the following sentences. 4marks i. Did you finish your homework? Ii. What a beautiful girl! Iii. Get out of sight now. Iv. You actually saw the pyramids? D Read the following conversation between Njoroge and the secretary of Walimu Wema College and answer the questions that follow. Njoroge: Hello. Secretary: Hello. Who are you? Njoroge: I am Njoroge Kamau. Is that Walimu Wema College? Secretary: Yes, what do you want? Njoroge: I would like to talk to the prin Secretary: The principal is not in. Njoroge: I wanted to enquire the requirements for joining the college.


Secretary: Yes, what do you want? Njoroge: I would like to talk to the prin Secretary: The principal is not in. Njoroge: I wanted to enquire the requirements for joining the college. Secretary: There s no room for more students. Njoroge: Could you kindly tell me about the next intake? Secretary: I don t know. You will see the advert in the newspaper. Hangs up i. Identify the shortcomings in the secretary s responses. 3mks ii. Correct any three responses of the secretary to ensure that they adhere to telephone etiquette. Write your responses in the table below: 3mks Seral No. What she said. What she should have said. 1. Vk 2. 3. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 64 MECS CLUSTER JOINT EXAMS 101 2 ENGLISH PAPER 2 Comprehension, literary Appreciation and Grammar JULY-AUGUST 2023 1. Reading Comprehension 20 marks Read the following passage and then attempt the questions that follow Africa possesses incredible resilience as a race and has the potential to effectively utilize its abundant natural resources to enhance its quality of life. However, the key challenge lies in identifying strategies to create a conducive environment that promotes development across the continent. One crucial approach would involve establishing political structures and government institutions capable of formulating and implementing genuine poverty alleviation strategies. Revamping or eliminating administrative arrangements that no longer serve our needs is essential. The government should facilitate the exploitation and management of natural resources by fostering an enabling environment. While having a stable government is important, it is imperative to fight corruption. Leaders and government officials must be held accountable to the taxpayers, and the public should be educated on the harmful effects of corruption. Those who have stolen public funds should be compelled to return them and face legal consequences. Likewise, individuals known for hoarding money in foreign banks should be obligated to repatriate those funds to boost our economies. Furthermore, Africa must find ways to resolve internal conflicts without relying on international intervention, recognizing that we are all united by a common purpose. Emphasizing the importance of unity and functioning as a unified entity should take precedence over tribal or clan sentiments that fuel animosity.


Likewise, individuals known for hoarding money in foreign banks should be obligated to repatriate those funds to boost our economies. Furthermore, Africa must find ways to resolve internal conflicts without relying on international intervention, recognizing that we are all united by a common purpose. Emphasizing the importance of unity and functioning as a unified entity should take precedence over tribal or clan sentiments that fuel animosity. Strengthening the African Union to effectively mediate both intra and inter-state disputes will pave the way for peace, creating an ideal environment for economic growth, recovery, and prosperity. Another solution involves developing rural-based economies, considering that a significant portion of the population resides in rural areas. Industries that process agricultural products and manufacture farm inputs, machinery, and equipment should be strategically located in rural regions. Similarly, mining companies should establish processing plants near the mines. Such industries will naturally employ local labour, reducing the incidence of rural-urban migration. Establishing industries in rural areas will require the development of infrastructure, opening up these regions for business activities. Consequently, this will promote expansion, increase food production, and counter the persistent food shortages in Africa. For instance, developing dairy and beef processing industries in rural areas will encourage sustainable livestock keeping and mitigate losses due to drought. A rural-based economy will uplift the income of rural populations and narrow the wealth gap. Introducing appropriate technology for resource exploitation and wealth creation is also crucial. Instead of relying on expensive imported technologies, Africa should leverage local expertise to develop technologies that align with our specific needs. Home-grown technology can significantly address Africa's food security by utilizing river and lake water for irrigation and harnessing wind and solar energy. Lastly, our economic blocs such as ECOWAS, SADC, and EAC should evolve into common markets by eliminating unnecessary tariffs on goods at various entry points, thereby reaping the benefits of a unified market. The people of Africa should continuously strive for a better life. We possess abundant resources, a skilled workforce, and the capacity to drive progress forward. A What should African countries do to fight corruption based on the information contained in the passage? 2 marks b Explain how Africans can open up rural areas. 2 marks c What do you understand by the term genuine poverty alleviation strategies ? 2 marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 65 d How can we reduce the incidence of rural urban migration?


2 marks b Explain how Africans can open up rural areas. 2 marks c What do you understand by the term genuine poverty alleviation strategies ? 2 marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 65 d How can we reduce the incidence of rural urban migration? 2 marks e Why is appropriate technology useful? 1 mark f In not more than fifty words, write a summary of the various ways of fostering development in African countries. 5 marks Rough copy Fair copy g What is the tone of the last paragraph of this passage concerning the future of Africa? 3 marks h The public should be educated on the ills of corruption. Add a question tag. 1 mark i Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage. 2 marks i Stashed ii Disparity 2. EXCERPT. Henrik Ibsen, A Doll s House Read the excerpt below carefully and answer the questions that follow. 25 marks Nora: looks at him for a moment . For shame! Hits him lightly on the ear with the stockings. That s to punish you. Folds them up again. Rank: And what other nice things am I to be allowed to see? Nora: Not a single thing more, for being so naughty. She looks among the things, humming to herself. Rank: after a short silence . When I am sitting here, talking to you as intimately as this, I cannot imagine for a moment what would have become of me if I had never come into this house. Nora: smiling . I believe you do feel thoroughly at home with us. Rank: in a lower voice, looking straight in front of him . And to be obliged to leave it all Nora Nonsense, you are not going to leave it. Rank: as before . And not be able to leave behind one the slightest token of one s gratitude, scarcely even a fleeting regret nothing but an empty place which the first comer can fill as well as any other. Nora: And if I asked you now for a ? No! Rank: For what? Nora: For a big proof of your friendship Rank: Yes, yes!


No! Rank: For what? Nora: For a big proof of your friendship Rank: Yes, yes! Nora: I mean a tremendously big favour Rank: Would you really make me so happy for once? Nora: Ah, but you don t know what it is yet. Rank: No but tell me. Nora: I really can t, Doctor Rank. It is something out of all reason; it means advice, and help, and a favour Rank: The bigger a thing it is the better. I can t conceive what it is you mean. Do tell me. Haven t I your confidence? Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 66 Nora: More than anyone else. I know you are my truest and best friend, and so I will tell you what it is. Well, Doctor Rank, it is something you must help me to prevent. You know how devotedly, how inexpressibly deeply Torvald loves me; he would never for a moment hesitate to give his life for me. Rank: leaning towards her . Nora do you think he is the only one ? Nora: with a slight start . The only one ? Rank: The only one who would gladly give his life for your sake. Nora: sadly . Is that it? Rank: I was determined you should know it before I went away, and there will never be a better opportunity than this. Now you know it, Nora. And now you know, too, that you can trust me as you would trust no one else. Nora: rises, deliberately and quietly . Let me pass. Rank: makes room for her to pass him, but sits still . Nora! Nora: at the hall door . Helen, bring in the lamp. Goes over to the stove. Dear Doctor Rank, that was really horrid of you. Rank: To have loved you as much as anyone else does? Was that horrid? Nora: No, but to go and tell me so. There was really no need Rank: What do you mean? Did you know ? MAID enters with lamp, puts it down on the table, and goes out. Nora Mrs. Helmer tell me, had you any idea of this? Nora: Oh, how do I know whether I had or whether I hadn t?


MAID enters with lamp, puts it down on the table, and goes out. Nora Mrs. Helmer tell me, had you any idea of this? Nora: Oh, how do I know whether I had or whether I hadn t? I really can t tell you To think you could be so clumsy, Doctor Rank! We were getting on so nicely. Rank: Well, at all events you know now that you can command me, body and soul. So, won t you speak out? Nora: looking at him . After what happened? Rank: I beg you to let me know what it is. Nora: I can t tell you anything now. Rank: Yes, yes. You mustn t punish me in that way. Let me have permission to do for you whatever a man may do. Nora: You can do nothing for me now. Besides, I really don t need any help at all. You will find that the whole thing is merely fancy on my part. It really is so of course it is! Sits down in the rocking-chair, and looks at him with a smile. You are a nice sort of man, Doctor Rank! Don t you feel ashamed of yourself, now the lamp has come? A What happens just before this excerpt? 3 marks b Nora and Dr. Rank pursue different interests in this excerpt. Comment on what Nora wants from Dr. Rank and what Dr. Rank wants from Nora. 3 marks c Explain two themes from this excerpt 4 marks d What do we learn about the character of Nora in this excerpt? 4 marks e Let me pass. Explain Nora s attitude towards Dr. Rank as she makes this statement. 3 marks f From the events in this excerpt, what conclusions can you make about love or romantic relationships? 2 marks g Explain the significance of the lamp in relation to the relationship between Dr. Rank and Nora in this excerpt. 2 marks h He would never for a moment hesitate to give his life for me. Rewrite to begin with: Never . 1 mark www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 67 i Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage: 3 marks i. fleeting ii. Confidence iii. Horrid 3.


Rank and Nora in this excerpt. 2 marks h He would never for a moment hesitate to give his life for me. Rewrite to begin with: Never . 1 mark www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 67 i Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage: 3 marks i. fleeting ii. Confidence iii. Horrid 3. ORAL NARRATIVE Read the story below and then answer the questions that follow. 20 marks Once upon a time, there was the man who had a wife who was barren after giving birth to an only boy. After consulting a witch doctor, he went in search of an ogre s tail as he had been instructed. After a long and hazardous journey through unknown lands, he came into a country of the ogres. That day the ogres were celebrating the installation of a new king. He joined in their beer party and the ogres welcomed him though they had difficulty in restraining their deep desire to eat him. When all ogres went to bed, the man with his knife in his hand stealthily crept to the bed chamber of the new king. Overcome with too much beer, the king was sleeping too heavily to notice that his tail was being slashed off. When he woke up the following morning, he found the other ogres dancing and singing: Omwami kenyalile The king has urinated Khane omwami kenyalanga So the king urinates He looked about him and saw blood, then he noticed that his tail was missing. The visitor was also missing! The king then changed himself into a beautiful woman. After a long journey, she came upon herds boys playing Lifundo with a ball made out of banana leaves. The beautiful woman asked each herds boy in turn what great thing his father had done. One said, My father killed an elephant. Another said that his father had killed a troop of ten Teso warriors. The third said, My father cut off the tail of an ogre. The woman rejoiced and asked the boy to take her to his father s home. The man, struck by her great beauty, made her his wife the same day. That night the woman tried to change into an ogre but the man s two dogs, Kutubi and Mulikho, barked at her fiercely and she gave up the attempt.


The third said, My father cut off the tail of an ogre. The woman rejoiced and asked the boy to take her to his father s home. The man, struck by her great beauty, made her his wife the same day. That night the woman tried to change into an ogre but the man s two dogs, Kutubi and Mulikho, barked at her fiercely and she gave up the attempt. The following day she told the man that she wanted some firewood from the forest. She told him to tie the dogs in heavy chains. She then led him deep into the forest, and then asked him to climb one of the trees that were dry. I will hand the axe to you when you are up, she said. But as soon as the man was up the tree, she turned into an ogre, Now I have got you, the ogre said and started cutting down the tree. The man started calling for his dogs: Asa, asa, mbwa change Kutubi na Mulikho. Come, come, my dogs Kutubi and Mulikho. Each time the tree showed signs of falling, a dove on a nearby tree said, Kurr Murongoro kwa seyi lilisia. Kurr, my tree. Regain your former state. The ogre in a fury chased away the dove, which returned almost immediately. In the meantime, the dogs after the struggle had cut their chains and came at breakneck speed as their master kept calling. When they arrived, the ogre threw away the axe, turned into the same beautiful woman and begged for mercy. But the dogs did not stop their onslaught until she was completely dead. My story ends there. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 68 QUESTIONS a. State two characteristics of ogre stories evident in the above narrative. 2marks b. From the story, do you think the wife was cured of her illness? Explain your answer. 2marks c. Identify and illustrate two character traits of the man? 4marks d. With an illustration, identify one way in which the narrator has achieved the use of suspense in the above narrative. 2marks e. State any three features of oral narrative evident in the above narrative 3marks f. State any two functions of the song used in the narrative.


2marks c. Identify and illustrate two character traits of the man? 4marks d. With an illustration, identify one way in which the narrator has achieved the use of suspense in the above narrative. 2marks e. State any three features of oral narrative evident in the above narrative 3marks f. State any two functions of the song used in the narrative. 2marks g. What moral lesson do you learn from the above narrative? 2marks 4. GRAMMAR 15 MARKS a Rewrite the following sentences based on the instruction given after each. 2 marks i He understood why people had been laughing after he realized the ugliness of his headgear. Rewrite using present participle . Ii The President-elect was sworn in only after the Supreme Court had validated the Presidential result. Begin: Not until... b . I The maid had prepared supper by the time we got home. Rewrite to remove gender bias . 1 mark ii I have been studying in this school for four years complained the student but I have never scored one hundred per cent in any subject. Punctuate correctly 1 mark iii Chinua Achebe one of Africa s greatest writers passed on nine years ago. Rewrite using parenthesis . 1 mark c. Use the correct form of the word given in the brackets. 3 marks a The between them is sickening enemy ii She was sacked due to chronic absent iii Laziness is a to success hinder d . Fill the blanks with the most suitable prepositions. 3 marks i He was sentenced to life imprisonment the law. Ii Unemployed youth often subscribe illegal gangs. Iii They attended the party dressed smart casual. E . Using the words in brackets, complete the following sentences with the most appropriate phrasal verbs. 3 marks i My parents managed to high school although with difficulty. See ii I was by his childish behaviour during the academic parade. Take iii The new students could not their way to the dormitory. Make f . His decision was a typical case of putting the ox before the cart. Correct the idiomatic expression .


You attained an A-. You see an advertisement in a newspaper for an intake to join Kenyatta University for a degree programme in Actuarial Science. Write a letter of inquiry to The Dean of Studies, inquire about the next intake dates, the fees per semester and whether they offer accommodation. 20marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 83 IGAMBANG OMBE FORM FOUR COMMON EXAMS TERM 2, 2023 101 1: ENGLISH FUNCTIONAL WRITING AND ORAL SKILLS 1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING 20 MARKS Imagine that you are the secretary of the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Team. You held a meeting to plan the prevention and control of the entry of the virus into your school upon the resumption of all the students after the nine-month-long break. Write the minutes that you took during the meeting that you attended regarding the same. A non-member has been invited to the meeting .Four out of the twelve members are absent and no one knows their whereabouts. Two others had informed the chairperson that they would not attend. There were only three items of discussion. Write the minutes that you took during the meeting that you attended regarding the same. 20 MARKS 2. CLOZE TEST. 10 MARKS Read the following passage and fill the blank spaces with the most appropriate word. Perhaps the best way to . .. 1 reading poetry responsively is not to allow yourself to be intimidated ... 2 it. Come to it, initially at least, the way you might . . 3 to a song several times before you . . 5 it all, have before you have a sense of how it works 5 .it s going and how it gets there. You don t worry about analyzing a song when you listen to it, even though after 6 experiences with it you know and anticipate a favourite part and know, on some level, why it works for you. 7 yourself a chance to respond to poetry. The hardest work has already 8 ..done by the poet, so all you need to do at the start 9 .listen for the pleasure produced by 10 .. .poet s arrangement of words. 3.


7 yourself a chance to respond to poetry. The hardest work has already 8 ..done by the poet, so all you need to do at the start 9 .listen for the pleasure produced by 10 .. .poet s arrangement of words. 3. ORAL SKILLS. 30 MARKS a Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow. Words going around and around Like in a washing machine, Only there in my head, I pluck one out and put it aside, There is more going around again, Through the dark tunnel the words continue to spread The poem is almost done. Reading it out aloud stuttering as I go I m pleased with what I have done, Writing words I don t stutter As my oral words have done I m glad I wrote this poem I can write what I can t say And be understood in every way, I ve been given a chance. By Tracey McFayden. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 84 i Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem. 2marks ii Other than rhyme, what other two mnemonic devices has the poet employed? 4marks iii How would you say the following lines in the poem? 4 marks a Line 1, stanza 1 b Line2, stanza 2 b Imagine that the school nurse has sent you to the principal s office to pass him urgent information. He is in the middle of a meeting and as you walk through doors he rises and begins walking towards you. I What two things must you do before you begin talking to him? 2mks ii What two non-verbal cues will you employ to pass the message without distracting the on-going meeting? 2marks c Insert the following words in the corresponding column to show whether it has a , , or sound as per the one underlined type. 4marks Tenth, sugar, special, father, Garage, Mathematics, Leisure, Themselves. D Provide a word pronounced in the same way as each of the ones below.


2marks c Insert the following words in the corresponding column to show whether it has a , , or sound as per the one underlined type. 4marks Tenth, sugar, special, father, Garage, Mathematics, Leisure, Themselves. D Provide a word pronounced in the same way as each of the ones below. 4marks i Due ii Fairy iii Bald iv Colonel e Your teacher of English has asked you to discuss a question on Inheritance . Three minutes into the discussion, most of the students lose concentration. Give the possible reasons why this happened. 3 marks f A teacher of Kiswahili language was in class during a reading session. He realized that the student had poor reading habits. Mention three of these habits he might have observed. 3 marks g Study the genre below and answer the questions that follow Peter piper picked a peak of picked paper a Give two functions of the genre above. 2 marks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 85 IGAMBANG OMBE FORM FOUR COMMON EXAMS 101 2 ENGLISH PAPER TWO Comprehension, Literary Appreciation Grammar July, 2023 2 hours. 30 Minutes. Comprehension. 20 marks 1. Read the passage below and then answer the questions that follow. I also did not always understand what your grandfather thought. It was difficult, because he did not like people to know him so well. Even when he spoke to you, he would look away for fear that you would know his thoughts. So it was with his attitude towards the white man. One day he would say one thing, and the next day it was as if he was saying something else. I know that he respected the white man for his power, for his machines and weapons and the way he organized his life. He would say that the white man was always improving himself, whereas the African was suspicious of anything new. The African is thick, he would sometimes say to me.


I know that he respected the white man for his power, for his machines and weapons and the way he organized his life. He would say that the white man was always improving himself, whereas the African was suspicious of anything new. The African is thick, he would sometimes say to me. For him to do anything, he needs to be beaten. But despite these words, I don t think he ever believed that the white man was born superior to the Africans, he did not respect many of the white man s ways or their customs. He thought many things that they did were foolish or unjust. He himself, he would never allow himself to be beaten by a white man. This is how he lost many jobs. If the white he worked for was abusive, he would tell the man to go to hell and leave to find other work. Once an employer tried to cane him, and your grandfather grabbed the man s cane and threatened him with it. For this he was arrested, but when he explained what had happened, the authorities let him off with a fine and a warning. What your grandfather respected was strength. Discipline. This is why, even though he learnt many of the white man s ways, he always remained strict about Luo traditions. Respect for elders. Respect for authority. Order and custom in all his affairs. This is also why he rejected the Christian religion. I think. For a brief time, he converted, and even changed his name to Johnson. But he could not understand such ideas as mercy towards your enemies, or that this man Jesus could wash away a man s sins. To your grandfather, this was foolish sentiment. Adapted from Barrack Obama: Dreams from my Father New York: Three Rivers Press, 1996. A Explain why the grandfather in this passage respected the white man. 3marks b Why do you think the grandfather did not want people to know him so well? 2marks c What did the grandfather dislike about the white man? 2 marks d In about 25 words, summarize lessons learned from the Luo traditions and beliefs? 4 marks e Identify any character trait of the grandfather's that came out of this passage. 2 marks f What is the narrator s attitude towards the grandfather? 3 marks g Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the passage 4mks i . Suspicious............................................................................................................. ii .


3 marks g Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the passage 4mks i . Suspicious............................................................................................................. ii . Abusive................................................................................................................. iii . Let him off iv . Sentiment www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 86 QUESTION TWO: EXCERPT FROM A DOLL S HOUSE- HENRIK IBSEN 25 marks Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow Nora: I don t believe that any longer. I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being, just as you are- at all events, that I must try and become one. I know quite well, Torvald that most people would think you are right, and the views of that kind are to be found in books; but I can no longer content myself with what most people say, or with what is found in books. I must think over things for myself and get to understand them. Helmer: Can you not understand your place in your own home? Have you not a reliable guide in such matters as that? -. Have you no religion? Nora: I am afraid, Torvald, I don t not exactly know what religion is. Helmer: What are you saying? Nora: I know nothing but what the clergyman said when I went to be confirmed. He told us that religion was this and that, and the other. When I am away from all this, and I am alone, I will look into that matter too. I will see if what the clergyman said is true, or at all events if it is true for me. Helmer: This is unheard of in a girl of your age! But if religion cannot lead you aright, let me try and awaken your conscience. I suppose you have some moral sense? Or- answer me- am I to think you have none? Nora: I assure you, Torvald that is not an easy question to answer. I really don t know. The thing perplexes me altogether. I only know that you and I look at it in a quite different light. I am learning too, that the law is quite another thing from what I suppose; but I find it quite impossible to convince myself that the law is right. According to it a woman has no right to spare her old dying father, or to save her husband s life.


I only know that you and I look at it in a quite different light. I am learning too, that the law is quite another thing from what I suppose; but I find it quite impossible to convince myself that the law is right. According to it a woman has no right to spare her old dying father, or to save her husband s life. I can t believe that. Helmer: You talk like a child. You don t understand the conditions of the world in which you live. Nora: No, I don t. But now I am going to try. I am going to see if I can make out who is right, the world or I. Questions. 1. Place the excerpt in its immediate context. 6mks 2. Discuss any two character traits of Helmer in this extract. 4 mks 3. Give evidence that Nora is an assertive character . 3 mks 4. From elsewhere in the play, how is Nora portrayed in a different light? 2 mks 5. I do not exactly know what religion is. Add a question tag 1 mk 6. In what way does Nora conflict with the law? 3 mks 7. Discuss one major issue of concern addressed in the excerpt. 2 mks 8. What is the meaning of the following words; 4 mks i. Religion ii. Clergyman iii. Conscious iv. Perplexes QUESTION 3 20mks Read the following oral song and answer the questions that follow. I my husband rejects me Because he says That I am a mere pagan And I believe in t he devil. He says I do not know The rules of health, And I mix up Matters of health and superstitionwww.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 87 Ocol troubles my head. 10 He talks too much And he heaps insults on me As well as my relatives. But most of his words are senseless, They are like the songs. 1 5 Of children's plays. And he treats his clansmen As if they are enemies. Ocol behaves As if he is a witch! 20 IV It is true White man's medicines are strong, But Acoli medicines Are also strong.


And he treats his clansmen As if they are enemies. Ocol behaves As if he is a witch! 20 IV It is true White man's medicines are strong, But Acoli medicines Are also strong. V The sick get cured Because his time has not yet come: But when the day has dawned For the journey to Pagak No one can stop you White man's medicines 30 Acoli medicines Crucifixes, rosaries, Toes of edible rats, The horn of the rhinoceros None of them can block the path 35 That goes to Pagak! VI When death comes To fetch you She comes unannounced, She comes suddenly 40 Like the vomit of dogs, And when she comes The wind keeps blowing The birds go on singing And the flowers 45 Do not hang their heads The agoya bird is silent The agoya comes afterwards, He sings to tell , That death has been that way! 50 VII When Mother Death comes She whispers Come, And you st and up And follow You get up immediately, And you start walking Without brushing the dust On your buttocks. 68 VIII You may be behind 60 A new buffalo-hide shield, And at the mock-fightwww.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1, 2 3 88 Or in battle You may be matchless IX You may be hiding In the hole Of the smallest black insect, Or in the darkest place Where rats breast-feed their puppies, Or behind the Agoro hills. Okoth P Bitek Questions 1. Why does Ocol reject Lawino? Give examples. 2mks 2. Give reasons why Lawino blames Ocol. 2mks 3. What do you understand by this line: "For the journey to Pagak"? Line 28 2mks 4. What things do people use to ward off death? Are these things effective? 6mks 5. What do you understand by the following lines: 2mks "The wind keeps blowing The birds go on singing And the flowers Do not hang their heads."? Lines 43 to 46 6. The writer starts with one theme which leads to another. What are the two themes? 2mks 7. In two sentences, state what the writer says about death. 4mks GRAMMAR -15 MARKS 1.


2mks 7. In two sentences, state what the writer says about death. 4mks GRAMMAR -15 MARKS 1. Give the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions in the sentence. I. There was no love lost between the two friends. Ii. The President and the Prime Minister resolved to bury the hatchet. 2. Replace the underlined word with the phrasal verb from the verbs given in brackets. I. I have left the relationship because my boyfriend is unfaithful. Walk ii. My father scolded me because I had not done the assignment. Tell 3. Use the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the following sentences. I. Due to lack of proper diet, Atieno s child is .. nourish ii. Tuju is one man whose ................... pronounce is superb. Iii. Wanja is a very .. discipline student, no wonder she is always punished. 4. Punctuate the following sentences correctly : i. alonje said I will return next month ii. Let us listen to him ivan argued he sounds reasonable 5. Rewrite the following sentences replacing the bold words with gender sensitive words. I. She sneaked because the watchman was asleep. Ii. The master on duty made me kneel the whole day for making noise in class. For 6. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate preposition. I. She has lived in Samburu ten years. Ii. It is improper to hurl abuses ..people. 7. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate personal pronoun. I. The winners are Arendi and . Her she ii. Rose and . She her left for Nairobi. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 99 GATUNDU SOUTH 101 1 ENGLISH PAPER 1 FUNCTIONAL SKILLS END OF TERM 2 2023 Question 1: 1. Your drama club is organizing to stage a performance of Henrik Ibsen s play A Doll s House in your school. You are inviting neighbouring schools to attend the performance. Each school will be required to provide entry fee, transport, lunch and writing materials for the students.


Your drama club is organizing to stage a performance of Henrik Ibsen s play A Doll s House in your school. You are inviting neighbouring schools to attend the performance. Each school will be required to provide entry fee, transport, lunch and writing materials for the students. A Write a public notice 8mks b Write a synopsis to accompany the notice. 12 marks 2. CLOZE TEST Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with the most appropriate word. 10mks What happens when most parents have children? Don t we 1 the easy route for our children? Many of 2 grew up fending for 3 , doing house chores, our own homework, sorting out 4 own fights, making our own toys and caring for younger 5 . We were expected to exert ourselves and punished if we didn t. Yet we try and create an easier 6 for our children. We help them with 7 homework, employ workers so they don t have to lift a 8 , buy them games that keep them sofa bound and referee their fights with siblings, friends and teachers. We are feeding the monkey and then we 9 why it won t go into the jungle to hunt. In turn, they will likely 10 things even easier for their offspring. Question 3: ORAL SKILLS 3. A Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow. Every step I take Every move I make Every single day Every time I pray I ll be missing you Thinking of that day When you went away What a life to live What a bond to break I ll be missing you. QUESTIONS a. i Describe the rhyme scheme. 2mks ii How is rhythm achieved in the poem? 2mks iii Which word would you stress in the last line, why? 1mk iv Identify any two pairs of rhyming words. 2mks v How will you perform line 9? 1mk b Indicate rising or falling intonation in the following sentences. 3mks i Alcoholism is a brain disease. Ii Would you spend the evening with me? Iii Who could possibly have seen my pair of glasses?


3mks i Alcoholism is a brain disease. Ii Would you spend the evening with me? Iii Who could possibly have seen my pair of glasses? Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 100 c For each of the following words, provide another that is pronounced in the same way. 5mks i Seine ii Wore iii Pleas iv Lava v Censor d Study each set of words and underline the odd one out in terms of pronunciation. 3mks i Flower Flour floor ii coat Caught court iii counsel council cancel e Identify the silent letter in each word. 3mks i sigh ii Scenario iii Solemn f Read the conversation below and answer the questions that follow: Mother: I said get in the car before I knock your head! Son: Leave me alone, you don t even care about me anymore. Mother: You are a foolish child, come on! Get in! Son: I won t. Mother: Alright, dear, come; let us go home, I ll buy it for you as soon as I get the money. Son: I don t care about your empty promises. Mother: You know I love you. I have been financially beaten, understand child. Son: Liar! Mother: Don t try my patience, let s go home now. Son: I don t need you. You don t need me. Mother: Can we talk over this matter at home dear? Son: Talk to yourself. I don t care about you. Shrugs shoulders and pouts the mouth a Identify three instances of poor etiquette in the conversation above. 3mks b Give 3 suggestions on how the above conversation can be improved. 3mks c State two key factors to consider in effective communication. 2mks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 101 GATUNDU SOUTH JOINT EXAMINATION 101 2 ENGLISH PAPER 2 COMPRENSION, LITERARY APPRECIATION AND GRAMMAR END OF TERM 2 2023 1.


3mks b Give 3 suggestions on how the above conversation can be improved. 3mks c State two key factors to consider in effective communication. 2mks www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 101 GATUNDU SOUTH JOINT EXAMINATION 101 2 ENGLISH PAPER 2 COMPRENSION, LITERARY APPRECIATION AND GRAMMAR END OF TERM 2 2023 1. COMPREHENSION Read the passage below and then answer the questions that follow. 20 marks In my previous piece, I argued that there were various obstacles or handbrakes on economic development and job creation that should be tackled along with more proactive measures. We hear a lot about creating infrastructure to pave way for more economic activity and jobs but, we need to look at the impediments confronting economic and commercial activity. Arguably, the biggest of these is corruption, which spans the economic, social and political landscape like a colossus. One needn t go further than the recent release of Transparency International s 2017 East African Bribery Index. Unsurprisingly, the highest ranked institution in the Kenyan context is the Kenya Police service, where 69 per cent of respondents said they either offered a bribe or were induced to pay one. The recent cartoon of a police officer telling the Central Bank Governor that the new sh. 50 note should carry the images of our traffic police officers is a cynical reminder of the reality. Other institutions where bribery in the public service is rampant are the Judiciary and various land services at 44 per cent and 41 per, cent, respectively. Even more depressing is that the study concluded that the size of the bribe had increased significally. Let us go beyond the figures and remind ourselves that corruption is like a debilitating disease that eats away at a country and its institutions. This, in turn, reduces the effectiveness and capacity of many of these very institutions that are in theory there to serve people. On a more anecdotal level, how many times have we heard people saying that they failed to ask the police to investigate some irregularity or misdemeanor because it was largely a waste of time? Indeed, in many cases, any report that is made to the police is largely for the purpose of getting a signed and stamped abstract form.


This, in turn, reduces the effectiveness and capacity of many of these very institutions that are in theory there to serve people. On a more anecdotal level, how many times have we heard people saying that they failed to ask the police to investigate some irregularity or misdemeanor because it was largely a waste of time? Indeed, in many cases, any report that is made to the police is largely for the purpose of getting a signed and stamped abstract form. Another way to look at it is to see how much time, energy and money is diverted to paying for even the minimum of public services that are simply not delivered or are way below standard. These are often services being funded by the taxes of the very same citizenry. Purely and simply, this is negative energy and the blatant hijacking of resources, which literally should be going into more productive activities. There is the argument that it takes two to tango and the average Kenyan is compliant enough to participate in such activities to get by. That has some truth in it, but so does the fact that it is often very difficult to get on with one s life without giving in to extortion. The end result is that it reduces economic growth by a percentage point or two, which in turn, affects job creation opportunities. The president must lead from the front and ensure that all those working for him operate in an honest and dedicated manner. Any deviance from this simple principle should be met with dismissal. This may appear an obvious thing to say but there have been too many instances where it happened later rather than sooner or not at all. Much more needs to be put into the methods of lifestyle audits and forensic information on public servants. Section 27 5 of the Public Officers Act needs to be beefed up. The principle of random lifestyle audits on public servants needs to become the norm. For all its weaknesses, the vetting of police officers showed the value of such an exercise. We have seen a flurry of county government appointments and some questions on the suitability of several of them. This is why the audit of public officers should become more holistic preferably by an independent entity. The price paid for corruption should be made high enough so that it becomes a deterrent and it should be paid by both the giver and the taker . The country faces huge challenges and hurdles; one of thewww.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 102 greatest is corruption.


This is why the audit of public officers should become more holistic preferably by an independent entity. The price paid for corruption should be made high enough so that it becomes a deterrent and it should be paid by both the giver and the taker . The country faces huge challenges and hurdles; one of thewww.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 102 greatest is corruption. We need to take steps to reduce the former so the latter is much less attractive. The dividend in terms of a more vibrant economy would be enormous. Adopted from the Daily Nation, 21st November, 2017 Questions a Identify the two contradicting opinions about what is hindering economic growth and job creation in Kenya. 2mks b State any two effects of corruption highlighted in this passage. 2mks c Why do you think the writer mentions the cartoon of the police officer? 2mks d Discuss the use of imagery in the second paragraph. 3mks e Describe the tone of the passage. 3mks f In about fifty words, summarise the recommendations that the writer gives to eliminate corruption. Rough copy Fair copy g We need to take steps to reduce the former so the latter is much less attractive. Rewrite beginning: Steps . 1mk h Give the meaning of the following expressions as used in the passage. 3mks i Proactive measures ii takes two to tango iii deterrent QUESTION 2: EXCERPT 25 MARKS Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow Nora: What ought I to make an end of? Mrs. Linde: Of two things, I think. Yesterday you talked some nonsense about a rich admirer who was to leave you money- Nora: An admirer who doesn t exist, unfortunately! But what then? Mrs. Linde Is Doctor Rank a man of means? Nora: Yes, he is. Mrs. Linde: And has no one to provide for? Nora: No, no one: but- Mrs. Linde: And comes here everyday? Nora: Yes, I told you so. Mrs. Linde: But how can this well-bred man be so tactless? Nora: I don t understand you at all. Mrs. Linde Don t prevaricate, Nora.


Nora: I don t understand you at all. Mrs. Linde Don t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don t guess who lent you the two hundred and fifty pounds? Nora: Are you out of your senses? How can you think of such a thing! A friend of ours, who comes here everyday! Do you realize what a horribly painful position that would be? Mrs. Linde: Then it really isn t he? Nora: No, certainly not. It would never have entered into my head for a moment. Besides, he had no money to lend then; he came into his money afterwards. Mrs. Linde: Well, I think that was lucky for you, my dear Nora. Nora: No, it would never have come into my head to ask Doctor Rank. Although I am quite sure that if I had asked him- Mrs. Linde: But of course you won t. Nora: Of course not. I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary. But I am quite sure that if I told Doctor Rank- Mrs. Linde: Behind your husband s back? Nora: I must make an end of it with the other one, and that will be behind his back too. I must make an end of it with him. Mrs. Linde: Yes, that is what I told you yesterday, but- Nora: Walking up and down A man can put a thing like that straight much easier than a woman-www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 103 Mrs. Linde: One s husband, yes. Nora: Nonsense! Standing still when you pay off a debt you get your bond back, don t you? Mrs. Linde: Yes, as a matter of course Nora: And can tear it into a hundred thousand pieces, and burn it up the nasty dirty paper! Mrs. Linde: looks hard at her, lays down her sewing and gets up slowly . Nora, you are concealing something from me. Nora: Do I look as if I were? Mrs. Linde: Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Nora, what is it? Nora: going nearer to her Christine! Listens Hush! There s Torvald come home. Do you mind going in to the children for the present? Torvald can t bear to see dressmaking going on.


There s Torvald come home. Do you mind going in to the children for the present? Torvald can t bear to see dressmaking going on. Let Anne help you. Questions a Briefly explain what happens before the events in the excerpt. 3mks b Explain why Mrsl Linde says I am older than you in many ways and have a little more experience . 3mks c From the dialogue, what do we learn about Nora s character? 2mks d What is Mrs. Linde s view about Nora and Doctor Rank s relationship? 2mks e Identify and explain two themes in the excerpt. 4mks f Identify and explain the dramatic irony in this excerpt. 2mks g Why does Mrs. Linde ask so many questions about Dr. Rank s character? 2mks h Nora, you are concealing something from me add a question tag 1mk i Explain the meaning of the following words and expressions as used in the excerpt. 4mks a Behind your husband s back? B Concealing c Make an end of it d Excesses j Describe what happens immediately after the excerpt. 2mks QUESTION 3 Read the following oral poem and answer the questions that follow 20mks Listen My husband In the wisdom of Long o Time is not stupidity split up Into seconds and minutes It does not flow Like beer in a pot That is sucked Until it is finished It does not resemble A loaf of millet bread Surrounded by hungry youths From a hunt It does not get finished Like vegetable in the dish. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 104 A lazy youth is rebuked A lazy girl is slapped A lazy wife beaten A lazy man laughed at Not because they waste time But because they only destroy And do not produce And famine Invades women take their baskets To go and beg, food, Strangers will sleep with them They will have your wives And what can you say? QUESTIONS a Classify the above song. 2mks b Who is the singer? 2mks c Explain two economic activities practiced by the community from which the song is derived. 4mks d Identify any one vice that is discouraged in the oral poem.


2mks i Even Rose completed the race. Ii Rose even completed the race. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 105 GATUNDU SOUTH JOINT EVALUATION EXAM 101 3. ENGLISH CREATIVE COMPOSITION AND ESSAYS BASED ON SET TEXTS . Question 1: Imaginative Composition Compulsory 20 marks Either a Write a composition beginning with the following: 20 marks As I got closer to my home that night, I realized that the noise came from my elder brother's house OR b Write a composition explaining how young Kenyans can help eradicate poverty. 20 Marks Question 2: Compulsory Set Text: Blossoms of the Savanna by H.R Kulet. 20 marks Resian s determination makes her succeed . With reference to the novel, Blossoms of the Savannah by Henry Ole Kulet, write an essay to validate this statement. Question 3: Optional Set Texts a Short Story: A Silent Song and Other Short Stories Edited by Godwin Siundu War brings many negative consequences . Write an essay to support the above statement basing your illustrations from Chimamanda Adichie's 'Ghosts' 20 Marks b The Novel : Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro There is a conflict between the young and the old generation in society. Basing your illustrations on An Artist of the Floating World, write an essay to validate this statement. 20 Marks c Drama: Inheritance by David Mulwa 'Lacuna Kasoo is a heartless man without any moral values.'. Write an essay show the truthfulness of this statement using illustrations from Inheritance by David Mulwa. 20 Marks GATUNDU SOUTH JOINT EXAMINATION MARKING SCHEME FORM 4 101 1 ENGLISH PAPER 1 Functional Skills Question 1 a NOTICE Points of interpretation 8mks Format 2mks 1. Borderline Margin 1mk 2. NOTICE! NOTICE! 1mk CONTENT 4mks 1. Title of the Book A DOLL S HOUSE . Mk 2. Invitation mk 3. Venue mk 4.


Mk 2. Invitation mk 3. Venue mk 4. Charges mk 5. Date mk 6. Time mk 7. Contact mk 8. Concluding remark mk www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 116 MUMIAS WEST SUBCOUNTY JOINT EXAM-2023 101 1 ENGLISH PAPER 1 Functional writing, cloze test and oral skills 1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING 20MKS The members of the Health Awareness Club in your school are having a meeting. Eight members are present, two have sent their apologies and one is absent. Dr. Jasiri, the club s patron, and Mrs. Sandra, the assistant patron, are also part of this meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting are read and the management of the club s finances is an item discussed from the previous meeting. The following are the items to be discussed: i Recruitment drive for new members ii Identification of guest speaker for the Health Awareness Day iii A visit to Afya House Write the minutes. 2. CLOZE TEST 10MKS Fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate words. A new research title Underage drinking in Kenya , has 1 .that nearly one third of form four students aged below 18 years take alcohol ..2 . As our society ponders this sad ..3 .., the urgent message to children who are taking alcohol 4 . Do not drink another sip. Advice to those children is to strongly say no . 5 irresponsible behaviour, to alcoholism, there are many 6 effects of alcohol. It is wrong and illegal for children to drink alcohol. This report also states that 46 percent of the children received 7 .first pint from friends and 8 . Do you offer alcohol to a child? As a parent or guardian, do you nurture 9 .? How much time do you spend with them? Notably, 10 of guidance and supervision are stimuli to underage drinking. 3: ORAL SKILLS 30 MARKS a Read the oral narrative below and answer the questions that follow.


How much time do you spend with them? Notably, 10 of guidance and supervision are stimuli to underage drinking. 3: ORAL SKILLS 30 MARKS a Read the oral narrative below and answer the questions that follow. 10 marks The Stupid Monkey Once upon a time, a tribe of monkeys made their home in their pleasure garden of the king. On a certain holiday when the drum was beaten to call the people together, the King s gardener, hearing the drum, said to himself, Even though it is a holiday, the garden must be watered. Accordingly I will ask the Monkeys to water the garden for me, so that I can be off to enjoy myself and the holiday with the rest. So he called the Monkeys and asked them to water the garden. When the monkeys had promised to water all the young trees faithfully, the gardener gave them the water skins and the wooden pot with which to perform the task. After the gardener had gone, the Monkeys took up the water skins and the watering pot and began to water the young trees. But the leader of the monkeys stopped them. Wait, he said, we must be careful not to waste water. Before you water them, you must first pull up each tree and look at the size of the roots. Then you must give plenty of water to those which have long, deep roots, but less to those with short roots. For when this water is finished, we shall have to work to get any more. To be sure, said the other monkey, that is what we must do. So they pulled up all the trees just as their leader had told them to do and all the young trees died. Www.freekcsepastpapers.com ENGLISH PAPER 1 2 3 117 Question i What feature of oral narratives would you use to prepare your audience to listen to the above story? 2 marks ii What two devices of performance would you use in narrating this story effectively? 2 marks iii Which three things would indicate to you that the audience is following the narration? 3 marks b Your former school has invited you as a guest speaker to give a talk on discipline. At the end of the speech, the students comment that the talk was well delivered. Suggest reasons why they commented so. 4 marks c Give a homophone for each of the following words.


At the end of the speech, the students comment that the talk was well delivered. Suggest reasons why they commented so. 4 marks c Give a homophone for each of the following words. 2marks i Gate ... ii Medal iii Sweet d Identify and number any four pairs of words that are pronounced the same. 4 marks plain mourn plane mad berry mud burrow cat bred cut bury you pool ewe pull father fool farther bread moan full sea further see e Explain the emphatic stress on the underlined words in the following sentences. 4marks i. Jim slapped Jane yesterday. Ii. Jim slapped Jane yesterday. Iii. Jim slapped Jane yesterday. Iv. Jim slapped Jane yesterday. F Study the following item of oral literature and answer the questions that follow. 2 marks Kot took Kot s coat, Kot went to court, the court told Kot to return Kot s coat to Kot. Questions. I Identify the above genre. 1 mark ii If the above genre was to be translated to another language, what would be the effect of translation? 1 mark g Assign intonation to the following sentences. 3 marks i How beautiful the lady looks! Ii We will be able to go, won t we? .. Iii She bought a house h Read the telephone conversation below and answer the questions that follow. 6 marks Wanjala: Hello, is that Chaka Limited. Sheila: Picking the phone Those shoes fit well. Hello, is anybody on this line? Wanjala: Hallo, is that Chaka Limited? Sheila: What do you want? Wanjala: Please confirm for me whether I called the right place, Chaka Limited? Sheila: Shouting Which other company has a similar phone number as this? Wanjala: May I then speak to the Managing Director? Sheila: I prefer the red shoes ... on phone . What do you say? Oh, the Managing director can t talk to you. Wanjala: Can I then leave a message which you can pass to him. Sheila: Why can t you call him on his personal line ... away from the receiver go for the red ones.