Épreuve Anglais
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I-Fill in the sentences below with the best form of the words in brackets.
Mary didn’t-----------------------------------------------------------------the question in English. (to answer)
None of the learners--------------------------------------------------------English these past days. (to speak)
The conference began after Védel-----------------------------------------------------------the hall. (to leave)
These children-------------------------------------------------------English language for years now. (to learn)
This booklet------------------------------------------------------------------by HUGO few days ago. (to write)
By this time next week, we---------------------------------------------------our exposé on the importance of English language. (to draft)
The principal hardly-----------------------------------------------------------------------to the seminary. (to go)
Few days back, the british government --------------------------------------------------scholarships to some French speaking students. (to offer)
II- Use your own words to complete these sentences.
Schools should have facilities such as…………………………………..……… and………………………….…………
A……………………………………………..…is a person whose job is to manage the financial affairs of a school.
The person who has the administrative authority of a school is the………………...
A ……………….…is the person whose job is to ensure discipline in a school.
The institution or organ that unites both teachers and parents is known as the………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
An…………….helps to evaluate learners level of understanding.
Singing the………………….during assemblies is a patriotic act.
Inflicting……….…………………on students aims at maintaining discipline.
III- Put the words in brackets in the correct forms.
Running water and clean toilets are basic……………….………………….in a school campus. (facilitate)
Each and everyone has his…………………...of politics in Cameroon. (perceive)
Conflicts………..is preferably carried out by dialogue. (resolve)
Mister BIYA is an outstanding……………….(politic)
SECTION A: VOCABULARY
I- Complete the sentences below using the words in the box.
Friendship, courtesy, tolerant, hostility, humility, religious, ancestral
Not being welcoming towards others is an act of ……………………………............…....
Islam and Christianity are…...differences.
A respectful person acts with much………………………………………………………
Being humble means to address others with a lot of …………………………............……
Believing is the existence and protection from death persons is a……………….way of life in Africa.
Tolerance is the most important element that strengthens ………………….and makes friends live peacefully.
Whoever practises tolerance is a……………person.
II- Use your own words to complete the sentences below.
…………………………………………………..is a social virtue or quality of not thinking one is superior to others.
Being…………………………………..….………………means to have the ability to pardon others for their wrong.
A feeling or relationship binding friends is known as……………………………...………persons always act with politeness and respect.
A…….…..person is that who is unfriendly and aggressive towards others.
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards people of others countries is known as…………………………………....…………..
SECTION B: GRAMMAR.
I- Put the words in brackets in the correct forms.
If I offended you, i………………….instantly. (to apologize)
The PTA meeting ………….……………….. three weeks ago. (to hold)
Always make sure you think before……………..…a word to elders. (to utter)
Everybody in Cameroon ….……….politics. (to do)
Yesterday everyone thought it………..rain since the sky was too cloudy. (may)
The kids………………………home before their parents got to the scene. (to gone)
By this time tomorrow, the PTA……………………….a meeting. (to hold)
Madam Nalova …………………………….…..over the ministry of secondary education for some years now. (to preside)
The church service…..currently……..place. (to take)
II- Complete the dialogues below using your own words.
Dialogue 1
Paul: Good morning John
John: Good morning dear friend. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
Paul: I am just coming back from the village.
John: I hope you enjoyed your trip?
Paul: ………………………………………………. I didn’t achieve my goal.
John:…………………….…………………?
Paul: I wanted to pay tribute to my ancestors by offering them oil and drinks. By so doing I ask for their blessings.
John: Ohhhhhhh really! Does that mean you believe in idols?
Paul: Not really. Nevertheless it is an identity of the African culture.
Dialogue 2
Pavel: Good morning Sir
Principal: Good morning young man. ……………………………………………………………………….………..……………..?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..………………….
Pavel: I wish to get admission into your school as a Première student.
Principal: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..……………………….?
Pavel: I come from Deido government bilingual school….……………………………..?
Principal: Not exactly. There is no problem. …………………………………....................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………?
Pavel: Of course sir. Here they are: from the first to the third term.
Principal: In that case you need to pay 25000 Francs CFA to the school bursar.
Pavel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
Principal: Yes my dear. That’s all you have to pay? It covers the entire tuition.
Pavel: Thanks very much Sir.
Principal: …………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III- In each sentence choose the correct answer.
Learners must respect………………………….so as to promote peace. (each other, oneanother, either or)
France is………………....a federal ………….a regional state. It is a decentralized unitary state. (either… or,neither… nor, themselves)
All school……………... have toilet and water facilities. (ought to, can, may)
We have………………………..….been to Kumba, so we don’t have any idea of what it looks like. (ever, always, never)
Cameroon….……………………Nigeria are neighbouring countries. (or, as, and)
We ………………....express regrets whenever we are sure of having done nothing wrong. (often,hardly, usually)
The women need………………………………..……flour to bake bread for the entire family. (little, many, much)
SECTION D: COMPOSITION
TOPIC 1:Imagine a dialogue between a buyer and a shop attendant. Insist on the object of the dialogue and how the bargain takes place.
TOPIC 2:You went to MTN commercial branch to complaint about a mobile money transaction that you carried out but which was unsuccessful since your money was transferred but didn’t get to the receiver. After that experience, write a letter to your father telling him about the advantages and dangers of buying and selling online. Your name is Eden Hazard, your address is COBEMSO, PO BOX: 152, Dschang.
TOPIC 3: Write a letter to the principal of your school complaining about the poor quality of school infrastructures. Your name is Nguefack Védel, address: INTEGcollege, PO BOX: 248, Douala.
TOPIC 4: You once took part in a disciplinary council. Describe how it happened insisting on the reasons why f it was convened, and how the person concerned defended himself.
