SECTION A: GRAMMAR

I- Complete this dialogue between Njiya and his father with suitable expressions chosen from those in the brackets.

Njiya: Daddy, the next academic year begins --- September. We have to go back to school on September 7. We'll need things like books, pairs of shoes, school bags, etc. (on, at, in)
Daddy: Yes, son. We need to buy school items for you and your younger sisters, (my, mine, mind)

II- Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the brackets.

Modern technology has brought so many changes in our country, In some

(village), our parents like -- (use) old radios but teenagers always use the modern technological gadgets such as computers, smart phones and iPods. Watching TV is one of their  (favourite) activity, So TV channels should have some programmes specifically for children. The programmes should be interesting and they should be shown at convenient times of the day, This is because many youths nowadays watch horrible programmes and films on TV, If parents follow up their

(child) to ensure that they don't watch programmes which are not appropriate for them, they will be responsible citizens and their parents will bethe  (happy) in the society.

SECTION B: VOCABULARY

I- Complete the sentences below with suitablc words of your own.

l . In our house, my mother goes to the  every Saturday. She usually buys some fruits and vegetables.

Some people buy fruits and vegetables from the roadside but it is not always healthy as they are exposed to many

Dipita makes fruit  with clean water to avoid contamination from parasites,

We should eat a balanced ---------------------- made up of all the food nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils etc. in order to grow well.

My father eats breakfast at home before going to work. At break, he has his but when he comes back home, he makes sure he eats a lot of fruits and vegetables.

II- Complete each blank space with the correct form of the word in the brackets.

When you are sick, you can either treat yourself with or herbal medication. (tablets, tables, medicalist)

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

Good personal  and the intake of fruits and vegetables are necessary for our health. (sanitary, consumption, hygiene)

Indisciplined and lazy students hardly excel in their studies. Every student should work - --------- --  (hardly, hard, hare) in order to have a bright future.

The Cameroon National flag should always be treated with ------------------------------ (careful, carelessness, care)

SECTION C: COMPREHENSION

Read this text and answer the questions which follow it. As far as possible, use your own words.

The story of two friends.

Mbi and Anye were two students in the same school but with different status and ambitions. From primary to secondary school, both of them were remarkable students. They scored good marks at school and were very respectful. In fact, they were perfect students.

Mbi's father was a trader while Anye's father was a farmer. As Mbi's father's business flourished, his family became richer and richer. On the other hand, Anye's family continued to work harder on the farm in order to clothe and send their children to school. Life became more difficult for them because their crops did not produce abundantly and sales were not good at all.

One morning, Mbi called his friend Anye and expressed his intention to stop school. "My father is rich! I am an only child! Why should I continue to border about school?" He burst out. "Eh! My friend! You are making a terrible mistake, Your father's wealth is not yours. Even if it were, would you not be happy to ereate your own wealth? What if your dad did not exist? If I were you, I would not abandon school. Rather, I would use the knowledge acquired from school to make my father's business flourish even more". Anye told him.

After this discussion, Mbi did not change his mind. He stopped going to school, joint his father and started trading with him. Soon he became rich. After work, he spent all his money drinking alcohol and going to night clubs with his other "friends", He smoked at least a packet of cigarettes a day and he became very popular too. "Life is very sweet!" he would say.

In the meantime, Anye continue going to school until he obtained a doctorate degree in Mathematics and became a University lecturer. His parents were the happiest people in the world because of their son's achievements. The whole family moved from rags to riches. On the other hand, Mbi is suffering from cancer and his father's business has gone bankrupt. All his friend's have abandoned him.

Source: (CulledfromTalesfromNkar Land)

QUESTIONS :
l. Why did Mbi's friends abandon him?

Give two reasons why Anye succeeded.

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Why do you think Mbi had cancer?

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Anye's parents relied on their• to take care of their family.

farm and crops

farm and business

farm and night clubs

Mbi stopped school because

it was too difficult for him

his dad needed help in his business

he decided to stop

As students, Mbi and Anye were