Travaux Dirigés

CLASSE : PREMIERE ACD

SECTION A: GRAMMAR

I-Fill in the dialogue below with appropriate words of yours.

Principal : Good morning young lady, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------can I do for you?

Student: Sir, I am the young man---------------------------------------------------you asked to see this morning wishing to get admission.

Principal: Ohhhh I remember. Which school--------------------------------------------------------you come from?

Student: I come from LIBERMANN College Sir.

Principal: Do you--------------------------------------------------------------telling me why you were dismissed?

Student: I was expelled because I had a fight with two classmates. We insulted---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and letter fought in class.

Principal: I hope that won’t be the case here.

Student: I promise Sir.

II-Rewrite the sentences that follow obeying to instructions in brackets.

All students are obliged to respect school rules and regulations. (Provide the modal verb that is similar in meaning to the underlined words)

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If teachers were strict enough, indiscipline wouldn’t reach the actual level. (Rewrite this sentence into third conditional)

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Rahinatou declared: “our school authorities did everything possible to instaure discipline in school this year” (Rewrite into reported speech)

Teachers respect learners. Learners respect teachers. (Join these two sentences using “one another)

SECTION B: VOCABULARY

Fill in the sentences below putting the words in brackets in the correct form.

Clean running water and the presence of dustbins are basic school----------------------------------------(facilitate)

The fight against-------------------------------------------------------------is common issue. (discipline)

Mister NGUEFACK is a very-------------------------------------------------------------------man. (courtesy)

Miss NTOUBE was invited to the-------------------------------------------------------------council. (discipline)

French and English are------------------------------------------------------------------differences.(languages)

II- Complete the paragraph that follows with the missing words.

Védel is a young Cameroonian whose parents are from--------------------------------------------------------------geographical regions of the country. The father comes from the West while the mother is from the Adamawa region. Despite this regional- and tribal------------------------------------------------------------his parents have come to live happily and discover each other’s culture. He is a football---------------------------------------------------------------------------. So during his pass time, he either plays or watches football matches. Being a perfect--------------------------------------------------------------citizen, he has no difficulty reading and writing the two official languages of the country. Most times he always recalls that bilingualism is tool for-------------------------------------------------------------peace and harmony in Cameroon.

SECTION D: COMPOSITION (10 marks)

Write a composition of about 200 to 250 words on any of the topics below.

You are a new student in COBEMSO and have noticed how nasty school facilities are. Write a correspondence to your principal complaining about the poor quality of these basic facilities in your school. Your name is Védel Leprince, your address is COBEMSO, PO BOX: 249 Douala.

Describe a violent incident you witnessed in school, implicating one of your classmates and a teacher. Insist on what was the cause, how the incident took place, and how it was put to an end. Say how you felt after the incident.

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.

CLASSE : TROISIEME

SECTION A: GRAMMAR

I- Fill in the paragraph that follows with the correct missing words.

Mister TEMPLAR is a very bilingual man--------------------------------------------------------he is from francophone background. He-----------------------------------------------------------------------------speaks English and French everywhere he is. The woman--------------------------------------------------------------he visited last week was surprised by his ability to speak the two languages. Both mister DANCHI ----------------------------Védel are very admirable due to their bilingualism. Everyone around them wishes to do same. Wherever I meet him, we always talk to----------------------------------------------------------------in our second language.

II- Rewrite the sentences below as instructed in brackets.

Tom is the man. He speaks both French and English. (Use a relative pronoun to join these sentences)

I usually sing the national anthem. (Turn into passive voice)

French is an official language. English is an official language. (Join these sentences using a conjunction)

Unless we practise tolerance we cannot live in peace. (Rewrite this sentence using “only if”)

German is an official language in Cameroon. (Rewrite this sentence into the past simple tense)

SECTION A: VOCABULARY

I-Complete the dialogue below with the missing words.

Father: Good morning son, how can we define a-------------------------------------------------------------citizen?

Son: A bilingual citizen is someone who speaks two official languages.

Father: What are some occasions during which the---------------------------------------------------------is sung?

Son: It is usually sung during assemblies or before a football match.

Father: How do you think national-----------------------------------------------------------can be promoted in Cameroon?

Son: It can be promoted by practising tolerance, respecting others and their culture and encouraging intercultural marriages.

Father: What do you think are the characteristics of a good--------------------------------------------------------?

Son: A patriot must respect laws of the Republic as well as national-----------------------------------------------such as the flag, the anthem and the seals.

II- Fill in the sentences below using the words in the box.

anthem,festival, guests, tribalism, intercultural, emblems, Patriotism, patriot, unity, united, patriotic, Islamic,

The national anthem is a melodious and ---------------------------------------------------------------------song.

In order to fight against ------------------------------------------------------------------------it is recommended to refrain from practising endogamy.

The Ngondo -----------------------------------------------------------------------------promotes the Sawa culture.

The national anthem and the motto are national--------------------------------------------------in Cameroon.

The Far-north and the Adamaoua are ---------------------------------------------------regions in Cameroon.

SECTION D: COMPOSITION (10 marks)

Write an essay of about 150 to 200 words on any of the topics below.

How do you think that people of different origins and cultures can live in peace and harmony? Justify your answer based on the conditions of peaceful coexistence between different persons.

You recently went to your village and witnessed a traditional marriage between two persons of different tribes. Describe the event insisting on the different cultural aspects you admired and what you believe to be the advantages of an intercultural marriage.

SECTION B: GRAMMAR

I- Put the words in brackets in the correct forms.

Two days ago we..................................a wedding ceremony in Bafia. (to attend)

The main colours of the national flag………………………………………………..green-red-and yellow. (to be)

Always make sure you bargain before……………………………..goods.(to buy)

Cameroonians often…………………………………their purchases in the market. (to do)

Yesterday everyone thought it………………………....................rain since the sky was too cloudy. (may)

The traders……………………………………..………home before the buyers came. (to gone)

The students ……………………………….……currently…………............the anthem. (to sing)

Védel ………………............................married to a haoussa girl in time to come.(to get)

II-Complete the sentences below with the words in the box.

despite, although, either…or, only if, neither…nor, while, as long as, so that

…………………………………………………………….i enjoy the rhythms of Makossa music, I do not understand the lyrics.

I speak my mother tongue……………………….. people do not understand French or English.

………………………………..…..…Ngwa…………..……………………..Dongmo comes from the Littoral region. They are from the North region.

In Cameroon, you can………………………………express yourself in French …………………… in English in public services.

d) We can sing the national anthem in English……………………………………..…….being more familiar with the French lyrics.

III-Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct words from those in brackets.

Cameroon is a tolerant nation…………….peace and harmony reign. ( when, where, who).

Pauline is currently…………………….…....food items at the market. (buy, buying, bought).

People should avoid alcohol consumption……………………………………..……….they can be healthy. (So that, so as to, while).

We ………………………………………..always check a good’s expiry date buying them (could, may, should).

The women go to supermarkets……………purchase goods at cheap rate. (so that, so as so, unless)

In order to be healthy, we should drink either tea……………………………….fruit juice. ( but, or, so).

IV-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)

The principal hardly------------------------------------------------------------------to the seminary. (to go)

Few days back, the british government --------------------------------------------------scholarships to some French speaking students. (to offer)

SECTION A: VOCABULARY.

I-Complete the following passage using the words in the box.

English, symbol, star, freedom, shield, motto, green, forest, justice, unity

Cameroon national flag is a tri-colour with three vertical panels and a………………………………………………in the middle. Each colour represents something. For example, the……………………………………………..….panel represents hope and the………………………….. of the southern part of the country. The golden star in the middle is called the star of……………………………………………….. The scales, which represent…………………….,are also in the centre of the shield . The ………………………………………………………………………… above the shield is written in French and English.

II- Match the words in column A to their meanings in column B.

III- Put the words in brackets in the appropriate form.

a) Patriotism is the love of ……………………………………………………. (land).

b) The flag and the national anthem are……………………………..symbols. (emblem).

c) Cameroonians live ……………………….……....(peace) and……………………………….………(tolerate) on the same territory.

d) French and English are elements of our ………………………………..(to diversify) and symbolize our……………………………………..….(to unite).

IV- Complete the dialogue below by providing the missing questions or answers.

VAN and MOUNGUE meet in school and have the following dialogue.

VAN: Good morning dear friend. ……………………………………………………………...…… …………..................... ?

MOUNGUE : I am fine. Thank you. And you ?

VAN : I’m doing great. We thank God. Can you please remind me………………….………….?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

MOUNGUE : I come from the West region. And you ?

VAN : I come from Santa in the North West region……………………………………………?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

MOUNGUE : The motto of Cameroon is : « peace, work, fatherland ». Are you satisfied?

VAN: Yes of course. Thanks. And ………………………………………………………………………………………………….….?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

MOUNGUE : The colours of the national flag are : Green, Red, and Yellow.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

V- Use your own words to complete the paragraph below.

The main religions in Cameroon are Christianity and……………………………….The main Islamic regions in Cameroon are the North, Adamaoua and………………………… This country is made-up of citizens of both francophone and……….backgrounds. It is mentioned in the ……………………………………….…of the Republic that “Cameroon is one and indivisible”. This fundamental law previews that the Nation’s ………………………………………… is “Peace-Work-Fatherland” and the……………………………………........................is “O Cameroon thou cradle of our fathers”. Inspite of the actual ……………………………………in the North West and South West parts of the country, our unity is intangible. Every citizen is expected to have the love of……………………………………………. Since we only have a single Nation. Respecting the laws of the………………………………………….., as well respecting national symbols, are………………………………….………………………actions that must be promoted nationwide.

SECTION D: COMPOSITION

TOPIC 1:Imagine a dialogue between a buyer and shop attendant. Insist on the object of the dialogue and how the bargain takes place.

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.

CLASSE : TERMINALE

SECTION A : GRAMMAR

I-Fill in the dialogue below with appropriate words of yours.

Védel: Good morning young lady, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------can I do for you?

Applicant: I come in respect--------------------------------------------------------the appointment we had over the phone.

Védel: Ohhh sorry, are you the lady who-------------------------------------------------------------------for a job as an accountant?

Applicant: Yes Sir I am.

Védel:---------------------------------------------------------------------------you please present your credentials?

Applicant: Here is my CV. I passed my HND ------------------------------------------------------------flying colours.

Védel: I’m impressed. You’re hired.

Rewrite the sentences below obeying to the instructions in brackets

All the applicants will be interviewed this morning. (Question tag)

The manager said things are tough for the company these days. (Provide a phrasal verb that is similar to the underlined word)

By this time tomorrow we-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------an interview. (Put the verb “to carry out” in the correct form)

Hello Jones here is the young man---------------------------------------------------------------father is our favorite client. (Use the correct relative pronoun to complete this sentence)

It’s about time orders--------------------------------------------------------------------to recruit new workers. (Putthe verb “to give” in the correct form)

SECTION B: VOCABULARY

I-Complete the paragraph that follows with the missing words.

Védel is a young Cameroonian whose parents are from--------------------------------------------------------------geographical regions of the country. The father comes from the West while the mother is from the Adamawa region. Despite this regional and tribal------------------------------------------------------------------his parents have come to live happily and discover each other’s culture. He is a football---------------------------------------------------------------------------. So during his pass time, he either plays or watches football matches. Being a perfect--------------------------------------------------------------citizen, he has no difficulty reading and writing the two official languages of the country. Most times he always recalls that bilingualism is tool for-------------------------------------------------------------peace and harmony in Cameroon.

II- Fill the sentences below putting the words in brackets in the correct form.

The interviewee--------------------------------------------------------------------------answered the questions he was asked. (skills)

Thomas TUCHEL bought his-------------------------------------------------------------------from Air-France so as to travel to Spain. (fly)

Being----------------------------------------------------------------is a great advantage as one gets to speak many languages. (language)

Mr NGUEFACK is a great-------------------------------------------------------------------. He derives much pleasure from reading. (hobby)

The -------------------------------------------------------------------------------got to the office too late, so they lost their chances. (application)

SECTION D: COMPOSITION (10 marks)

Write a composition of about 200 to 250 words on any of the topics below.

1) Write a correspondence to your aunt telling her how to carry out your favourite leisure activity. Your name is Delbochir Védel, your address is GTHS Santa, PO BOX: 716, Dschang.

2) Describe a collective leisure activity of your choice. Say how it is carried out, for how long, and what makes it exceptional.

3) Imagine and write an interview between a manager and an interviewee requesting for a job as a sales agent.

SECTION A: GRAMMAR

I- In each sentence put the verb in the correct form.

By the time the manager came, the applicant……………………………….…………………….another interview. (tohave)

The emigration officers…………………………soon……………………………….…………the passport. (to deliver)

By this time tomorrow we…………….…...an interview at Bicec bank. (toundergo)

Pauline……………………..……….this job for eight years now. She loves her job (todo)

The family recently…….............................a flight to Strasbourg. (to take)

The scholarship……………………………………….…by the British embassy. (to offer)

Youths hardly………..…………………………….a job these days after studies. (to get)

I wish i…………………..…………..…..accountancy in school. (to do)

II-Turn the sentences below into passive voice and inversely.

An interview y is directed by the general manager.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

The young people are playing basketball.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

The emigration officers didn’t sanction the fraudsters.

The lazy workers were severely being sanctioned by the authority.

The entire staff will convene a strike action.

III-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)

SECTION A : VOCABULARY.

I- Complete the sentences below using the correct alternative from those below.

It is important to submit an………………………………………..…………whenever someone wishes to get a job. (applicant, compliance, application)

A person carrying out an interview is an……………………………….………………………………., while the person interviewed is the……………………………………..……………………….(interviewee, intervain, interviewer)

Travelling out of the country requires an official document called………………………….(flight-ticket,passport, currency)

A flight-ticket is provided for by an...................................company, such as Brussels Airlines.(bus, aircraft, railway)

A job application usually contains a written letter and a………………………………..(curriculum vitae, file, visa)

A passport is delivered by national………………………………...authorities. (foreign, national, regional)

An ……………………………………………………....and competitive entrance examinations help to get a job. (foreigner, interview, application).

A person who applies for a job is an……………………………….…………(jobless, applicable, applicant)

A job…………………………..………………has just been advertised in Cameroon Tribune. (post, office, vacancy)

The skills someone has and which makes him fit for a job is known ……………………………………………..

(credentials,qualification, competent).

II- Complete the dialogue below so that it makes sense.

Applicant: Good morning Sir. ……………………………………………………..…................................................?

Secretary: Sorry. The manager is not on seat.

Applicant:...........................................................................................?

Secretary: Yes of course. You can wait for him.

Manager: Good morning Sir. Can I help you?

Applicant: Yes Sir……………………………..……..

Manager: Yes I remember. You are mister Tataw whom I called to carry out an interview today. Please have a seat.

Applicant: Thanks very much Sir.

Manager: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….?

Applicant: I am a bachelor degree holder in law, and having made much internship in lawyers cabinet. So I believe I am fit for the job.

Manager: I’m impressed by your credentials. ………………………………………………………………………………………?

Applicant: Yes Sir. I am perfectly bilingual. I speak both French and English.

Manager: That’s exactly what we are looking for. In that case, we…………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Applicant: Ok Sir. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a nice day.

Manager: Same here.

III- Complete the sentences below by putting the words in brackets in the correct form.

The interviewer asked the interviewee which………………………….……………….he had for the job he was requesting. (credence)

The traveller had to book for a………………….............................………………so as to travel abroad. (fly)

An applicant ought to be…………………..…during an interview. (confidence)

Védel went to Germany using a Boing 357…………………………………………………from Kenya Airways.(air)

……………………………………………………………….…………………...is as recreational as playing tennis. (swim)

SECTION B: GRAMMAR

I-In each sentence put the verb in brackets in the correct form.

Many people would rather……………..money from associations than borrow from banks. (to borrow)

Had the trader been aware she…………………………………......................………her taxes earlier. (to pay)

The banking institution seized the assets after………..……………………………..the customer couldn’t refund the loan. (to discover)

Paul enjoys………………………….cocoyams to plantains. (to eat)

If the clients are satisfied they…………………………………..………………….. away. (to flee)

I would rather you…………………………..me to the market. (to accompany)

The banking institutions seized sued the client after they…………………..hecouldn’t refund the loan. (to discover)

If i………………………………………..the head of government I would reduce taxes for start-up companies. (to be).

Some people prefer ………..........during auction sales to buying in a shop. (to buy)

II- Complete the sentences below choosing the correct alternative from the brackets

Mary returned from the office few minutes…………………………………………………(ago, since, recently)

The company fired the manager……………………………..………….. had embezzled some funds. (before,afterwards, after)

The interview has been going on……………………..……………………………..hours now. ( during, for, yet)

The applicant is not…………..........…………present sir. (already, for, yet)

The fund raising initiative has……………….started. (yet, already, after)

Everyone discovered Paul Fokam Kommogne………………………………..……..a conference. (nevertheless,during, for)

Afriland First bank is…………………………….one of the best baking institutions in our country no matter what people say. (afterwards, since, nevertheless)

SECTION A: VOCABULARY

I- Complete the sentences below using with your own words so that they make sense.

A recreational activity is that which gives…………………………….………or pleasure.

A leisure activity is synonymous to a…………………………………………..……………………………………………….

…………………………………………………….…and……….……………………………………..……….are leisure activities.

The African cup of Nations is a continental………………………………………………………………………………………

Tiger Woods is a very famous……………………………………………………………………………………………….player.

II- In each sentence choose the best alternative to complete.

The ……………………………………………………..….of Guinea is made up of many nations. (gaol, golf, gulf)

Running is a…………..just like swimming. (recreational, recreation, recreate)

We often derive…………........................…from hobbies. (pleasure, pleased, pleasant)

A …………………………………….is a person who is interested in a particular hobby. (hobbyist,hobble, hoagie)

An……………………………………………………………………………….is a person who guides people in swimming. (tutor, coach,instructor)

Rivanny has an awesome mathematics….………………………………………………(tutor, coach, instructor)

Thomas Tuchel is the best……………………………..……………………….. a French football team has ever had. (tutor,coach, instructor)

SECTION D: COMPOSITION

Topic 1: A job vacancy has just been advertised on Equinox television for the post of an English language teacher at Petit Rousseau college. Write an application addressed to the principal of the said institution requesting for the job. Lay emphasis on your skills and how you can improve activities of the English department. Your name is Delbochir Védel, your address is G.H.S Bertoua, PO BOX: 146 Batouri.

Topic 2: Write a letter to your uncle telling him what to do in order to get a job in Douala. Emphasize on the content of your application and the attitudes required during an interview. Your name is Danchi Donastien, your address is COBEMSO, PO BOX: 891, Ndop.

Topic 3: Describe a leisure activity of your choice. Insist on how it is practiced and the required items to carry out the hobby.

CLASSE : SECONDE C

SECTION A: GRAMMAR (10 marks)

I- Fill in the dialogue below using the missing words.

Citizen: Good morning officer. I am ----------------------------------------------to report a fire outbreak in my neighborhood.

Officer: Good morning young lady. ---------------------------------------------------do you live?

Citizen: I live----------------------------------------------Mambanda neighborhood Sir. Precisely at BOCOM.

Officer: Oh. In that case, we shall----------------------------------------you a call as soon as you are around the area.

Citizen: I -------------------------------------very happy if you could get here as soon as possible.

Officer: We shall do just that.

II- Rewrite the sentences below as started for you.

I need to get to the unity palace. Please lead me.

Can---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?

The ambulance will get to the scene on time. You just need to call the hospital early.

If------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If people are careful enough they will prevent accidents.

Unless-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Where do you intend going to”? The officer asked the women.

The officer asked the women----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is important dialing a toll free number in cases of aggression.

Dialing-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SECTION B: VOCABULARY

I- Fill in the paragraph that follows with the missing words.

Two years ago, on my way to the TIBATI, I was shocked to see lots of persons lying on the roadside. When I came out of my vehicle to check what was happening, I noticed they had had an-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Many had passed on while others were--------------------------------------------------They had injuries all over them. I immediately dialed the----------------------------------------numbers to alert the police and the firefighting brigade. When they arrived, they rushed the----------------------------------------------------------to the hospital. They were transported by a medicalised----------------------------------------------------------which was full of doctors, and nurses. They carried out some first aid actions before getting to the hospital.

II- Fill in the sentences with the words in the box. (5 marks)

Victims, authors, toll, volunteers, volunteering, buildings, builders, location, destination, courtesy, courteous

In cases of emergency, prompt and fast actions are required. They can either be rendered by family members or---------------------------------------------------------------

When Johnson got to Yaoundé he could not find his way to NGOA EKELE. So he got to his---------------------------------------------------- after seeking for help from people living around. They showed him the way.

Volunteering to help vulnerable persons aims a relieving the pains and sufferings of the -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The unity palace and the ministry of secondary education are public--------------------------------------------------------------------------in the capital city.

118 is the--------------------------------free number that citizens dial to alert firefighters.

SECTION D: COMPOSITION (10 marks)

Write an essay of about 150 to 200 words on ANY of the topics below.

You were fortunate enough to pay your uncle a visit in Bertoua. Few days later an incident occurred putting lives at stake. Describe the incident insisting on how it took place and what you did to avoid a catastrophy.

You went to your village and noticed how bad the roads were. You decided you write a letter to the elites of your village telling them what to do so as to resolve this common problem. Your name is Védel MONFILS, your address is GBHS Loum, PO BOX: 65193, south-west.

SECTION A: GRAMMAR (10 marks)

I- Complete each sentence by obeying to the instructions given in brackets.

The doctor consults the patient. (Turn into passive voice)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………..….

Rivanny loves Védel. Védel loves Wilma. Wilma loves Rivanny. (Join the sentences using “one another”)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………

That is the doctor. He consulted me yesterday. (Join the sentence using “who”)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..

The law often……………………………………………. Poachers. (Complete the sentence putting the verb“to sanction” in the correct tense)

II- Put the words in brackets in the correct forms.

Two days ago we.......................................a wedding ceremony in Bafia. (to attend)

The main colours of the national flag………………………………………………..green-red-and yellow. (to be)

Always make sure you bargain before……………………………..goods.(to buy)

Cameroonians often………………………………their purchases in the market. (to do)

Yesterday everyone thought it………………………....................rain since the sky was too cloudy. (may)

The traders…………………………..………home before the buyers came. (to gone)

The students ……………………………….……currently………..……………………............the anthem. (to sing)

Védel ……………………………….........married to a haoussa girl in time to come.(to get)

III-Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct words from those in brackets.

Cameroon is a tolerant nation……………………………….peace and harmony reign. ( when, where, who).

Pauline is currently………………….…....food items at the market. (buy, buying, bought).

People should avoid alcohol consumption………………………..……….they can be healthy. (So that, so as to, while).

We ………………………………………..always check a good’s expiry date buying them (could, may, should).

The women go to supermarkets………………purchase goods at cheap rate. (so that, so as so, unless)

In order to be healthy, we should drink either tea………………………………….fruit juice. ( but, or, so).