SECTION A: GRAMMAR (10 marks)

I- Complete the dialogue below with the correct form of the verb in the brackets. (5mks)

Angela: Hello Talla! What are you ------------------------------------------------------------------------------(to do)

Talla: Hi! I did not---------------------------------------------------------------(to smoke) last night before going to bed so, I must do so before feeling good.

Angela: you again! I have ----------------------------------(to tell) you severally to avoid-------------------------(to smoke)It’s not good for your health.

Talla: I think I am ---------------------------------------------------------------------(addict) because a can’t cope without cigarette.

Angela: You must exercise efforts if.

Talla: Ok I will try my best.

II-Fill in the sentences choosing the best alternatives from the brackets. (5 marks)

1) My father lost----------------------------------------------------------------------job last year. (his, her, their)

2) The bilingualism day in Cameroon --------------------------------------------------------------every first Friday of the month of February (is celebrated, Is celebrating, are celebrated)

3) A prize -----------------------------------------------------------------to me because I performed well last month (was given, was gave, is given)

4) I just saw the man -----------------------------------------------------------------is alcohol addicted. (who,whose, which, whom).

5)-------------------------------------------------------------------you study harder, you won’t pass your exam (unless, if only, because)

SECTION B: VOCABULARY(10 marks)

I-Complete the gaps below with yours owns words. (5 marks)

1)Ndole and Mbongo are the traditional -------------------------------------------of the Sawa people. Their traditional---------------------------------------------------is mostly Sanja for the men and kaba for the women.

2) Drinking too much ---------------------------------------------------and smoking cigarette is very bad for your--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3) The ----------------------------------------------------------area at the supermarket sells items like, fake nails, lipstick, body cream, perfume lotion…

II- Choose the best words from those in the brackets to fill the gaps. (5 marks)

1) We have to accept and tolerate, other --------------------------------------------------------------(personality, people, person) and their beliefs so as to avoid getting in to conflict.

2)----------------------------------------------------------December 25^th, we will celebrate Christmas. (in, on, at)

3) The government should pass a -------------------------------------------------to regulate the rate of alcohol consumption. (law, right, duty)

4) Every student must pay for a registration---------------------------------------------(fees, fare, rent) before going to class.

5) Some people are very good ------------------------------------------------(at, in, for, on) smoking and drinking alcohol.

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION (10 marks)

Read the text carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Purchasing goods online is as easy as using a phone. You can buy everything online and shop from anywhere in the world. All you need is a computer, an internet connection and an acceptable payment method.

First, you log into an online shopping site. You will find menus with variety of goods and services to browse through. Each item will have a price tag, a description and available sizes. You simply choose, click and put the items in your online shopping trolley. Then you insert the delivery and payment details and submit your order. Delivery is often free. No queues, no cashiers, no menacing self-service.

Online shopping allows consumers to shop from the convenience of their homes. This saves money and time travelling to retail stores. The variety of goods available online is great. One is able to browse through products from around the world at any time of the day or night. Online stores are opened 24 hours a day. You can browse freely and take your time to make your choices without pressure from a vendor or a sales assistant. You can browse freely and take your time to make your choices without pressures from a vendor or a sales assistant. You can compare prices and get the best deal. Items are often a lot less expensive online than in regular shops. There are good bargains online. You can find clearance sales special offers and discounts.

There are few basic rules though. Make sure you shop on well-known sites. Make sure the site is secured.

Look for the security icon on the website. There is a risk that your personal information can be hacked or leaked on the internet. Check your order carefully before you place it. Most good sites allow you to return goods if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Look for this information on the site before you buy.

QUESTIONS:

1)   Give a tittle to this passage.                                                                                      (1mark)

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2) What do you understand by online shopping?                                                              (1mark)

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3)What do you need in order to shop online?                                                                (2marks)

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4) Give the antonyms of the following words:                                                                 (2marks)

a. consumer: -----------------------------------------------b. retail shop -------------------------------------------

5) How is being able to shop from home and advantage?                                               (2marks)

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6) Give two inconveniences with online shopping.                                                          (2marks)

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SECTION D: COMPOSITION (10 marks)

Write a composition of between 150-180 words on any ONE of the topics below.

1-   You have noticed that young girls in your village are being discriminated. Write a letter to your uncle in the UK telling him about means of preventing discrimination between male and female children. Your name is CLEM OHAMEZE, address: GBHS Dschang, POBOX: 7621, West region.

2-   As the Health Club Prefect of GHS Loum, write a speech that you will read before your classmates and school authorities on how to prevent communicable diseases.

3-   Write an essay on the importance of recreational activities. You shall emphasize on how they can contribute to improve health, and prevent diseases.