I-Fill in the paragraph below with the missing words. (5 marks)

The fight------------------------------------------------gender discrimination has always been the main battle of the U.N.O. Preserving the rights------------------------------------------------female children is indeed a noble battle, as it leads to --------------------------------------------inequality between male and female persons. Hence, women can imagine and feel equal to men both in the social, professional and political fields. They usually---------------------------------------------------------------------for their rights in cases of violation before competent authorities. That is something quite---------------------------------------------------- in the previous decades. Now, equality has become a reality.

II-Complete the sentences below putting the words in brackets in the correct form. (5 marks)

These women are far more------------------------------------------------------------than the others. (good)

It is needless--------------------------------------------------shopping in a supermarket these days. (to do)

Presidential elections-------------------------------------take place in Cameroon after five years. (always)

-------------------------------------------------------public funds is an act of bad governance. (appropriate)

All children must be treated------------------------------------------------despite their natural differences. (equality)

SECTION B: VOCABULARY (10 marks)

I-Complete the dialogue that follows with the missing words. (5 marks)

PICK: Hello RAMSDALE, how have you been? I heard you were hired in a --------------------------------------- company. Which of them is it?

RAMS: Good morning friend. You are right I was recruited at CAMTEL.

PICK: I am happy for you. Getting a job nowadays with the increase rate of-----------------------------------is indeed a blessing. Which steps did you follow before your recruitment?

RAMS: I only had to----------------------------------------an application made up of a handwritten letter, the photocopy of my certificates and a----------------------------------------------------------------------------vitae. 

PICK: Is that all?

RAMS: Some days later, I was convened to carry out an---------------------------------------------------, after which I was-----------------------------------------------------------------------.After being shortlisted, I was finally hired amongthe twelve others.

PICK: That’s good to hear.

II- Complete the sentences that follow with the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined  (5 marks)

It is generally admitted that gynecologists have a filthy habit towards women. ------------------------------(nice, sweet, horrible)

Imprisonment is the prize for committing felonies. ----------------------------------------------------------------(sanction, price, money)

Being contaminated with veneral diseases is so painful. ----------------------------------------------------------(transmissible, deadly, viral)

That was a very expensive joke Tom made. ------------------------------------------------------------------------(costly, cheap,terrible)

Since the sneakers were very attractive, Védel took the two. -------------------------------------------(one, none, both)

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION

Read the text carefully and answer the questions below it.

It is well known that each and every human being has freedoms without which he or she has no concrete existence. This requires for the state, not only to recognize rights, but also to protect them by the use of laws and law enforcement services like administrative authorities, the police etc. 

The rights we have today have gone through many processes. At the beginning, humans were to exercise their rights without the intervention of public authorities, who had to refrain from any action that may compromise the implementation of such rights. We may cite the case of right to property, freedom of speech etc… At this point, we talked of the first generation human rights. Being unable to implement these rights themselves, humans had to seek the intervention of the state to protect them. Then, those of the second generation were born. They consisted for humans to stand for their rights, but with the help of the government which protects them safely, and provide sanctions where necessary. For instance, citizens have freedom of association. But this can only be done after a prior authorization of the competent authorities. In addition, they should exercise their rights in conformity with laws and regulations, and public order.

Later on, modern world imperatives made it difficult for humans to have such a relationship with the state. Hence, both the state and the population have the duty to work hand in hand so as to implement and promote some rights. For example, citizens should help the state create more jobs, since the latter is incapable of doing so all alone. Furthermore, both have to protect the environment in order to promote sustainable development for all. These are called third generation human rights, or solidarity human rights.

QUESTIONS.

1)Suggest a title to this passage.  (1 mark)                     

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2)How many types of human rights are mentioned in the passage?   (2 marks)

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3)From the passage, what role does the government play in the implementation of human rights (2marks)

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4)Why is it said that third generation human rights are rights of solidarity? (2 marks)                                                             

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5)Do you think citizens only have rights? Name three duties of a citizen. (2 marks)     

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6)ame three rights mentioned in the passage.              (1 mark)                           

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SECTION D: ESSAY WRITING (10 marks)

Write an essay of about 250 to 300 words on any of the topics below.

1) Write an article in “Le Messager” on the importance of renewable energy sources. Emphasise on their utility on the environment. Your name is Léo MESSI, your address is KING’S GARDEN COLLEGE, your 

Post office number is: 1496, Dschang.

Write a composition on the various actions put in place to fight against unemployment by the Cameroon government.

Many people in your area have noticed the increase rate of community problems. Write a letter to your uncle Tam’s telling him about the importance of carrying out a fundraising initiative. Your name is FOUDA ENAM, your address is NASLA Cameroon, PO BOX: 6709783, Buea.