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CLASSE : PREMIERE ACD

GRAMMAR

I. Complete the dialogue according to the instruction given in brackets.

Ngono: Good morning, sir.

Blind man: Good morning, friend.

Njoya: Please ………………………………..… (Use a modal to ask polite question) help you?

Blind man: Oh yes! ………………………….…… (Use a word to ask a question) is the road to the nearest hospital? Will I have difficulties finding it?

Njoya: Oh no! It is ………………………………… (Use a preposition of place) to the Ministry of Secondary Education.

Blind man: ……………………………….…….. (ask a question about the distance) is it from here?

Thank you. I have a rendez-vous with the ophthalmologist there.

Njoya: It’s about two kilometers from here. Give me your hand and let me lead you.

Blind man: God bless you. I ………………… (Use ‘‘to think’’ in the simple past tense) it was really far from here.

II. Underline the correct word or phrase in brackets to complete each sentence

1.------------------------------------------------------------------------(Can/May) you speak any other language?

2.Please--------------------------------------------------------(Can/May) I try these shoes on in a bigger sizer?

3. There is -------------------------------------------------------------------(nothing/anything) dangerous in the suspect’s house.

4. “There isn’t------------------------------------------------(nothing/anything) in the suspect’s house”, the police emphasized.

5. Somebody is knocking at the door,-----------------------------------------(isn’t it/are they/aren’t they?)

VOCABULARY

I-Match each word to its meaning. e.g 6-f

1………………………………………..… ; 2………………………………………….. ; 3………………….………………... ; 4…………………………..….. ; 5……………………..……….. ; 6-……………………………………………

II- Select words from the list below to complete each sentence.

List: euros, currency, dollars, pounds, franc, exchange rate, centimes

Cameroon’s a)…………………………… is the CFA b) ……………………. or Central African Franc. Cameroon is one of six central African countries that use this currency. If people have other currencies such as United States c) ………………………………………..…, British d)………………………………….., or e) …………………….. from countries in the European Union, they can change these into CFA Francs at a bank or a currency exchange.

GRAMMAR

I-Complete the dialogue below with the best form of the words in brackets.

VEDEL: Hello young lady, what----------------------------------------------------------------I do for you? (could)

NANCY: I wish to---------------------------------------------------------------------------some groceries. (to have)

VEDEL: Which quantity do you-----------------------------------------------------------------------------? (to want)

NANCY: I need some beans, tomatoes and spices. What else do you advise me?

VEDEL: If i------------------------------------------------------you I would purchase some refined oil. It’s cheaper now. (to be)

NANCY: You’re right. I --------------------------------------------------------------------------Mayor if you sell at an affordable rate. (to take)

VEDEL: I’m used to-----------------------------------------------------------------5 litres for 7000 Francs. (to sell)

NANCY: That’s rather-------------------------------------------------------. I think 6500 will be a good deal. (cost)

VEDEL: Oil is very costly these days. it’s not a deal.

NANCY:In that case, I would rather you----------------------------------------------------me Neyma. (to give)

VEDEL: In case I were in your shoes, I -----------------------------------------------------------Mayor to Neyma. (to prefer)

II-Rewrite the sentences below putting the obeying to instructions in brackets.

The trader has sold groceries for years. passive voice)

“Did you find the item I was searching for yesterday”? Tom asked the trader. (reported speech)

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My son speaks English. My son reads English. (Join the sentences using “not only--------but also)

These men prefer buying online to going to the market. (Rewrite the sentence using “would rather)

We can only carry out this operation online if it is less costly. (Rewrite this sentence using “unless)

VOCABULARY

I-Fill in the sentences below using the correct form of the words in brackets.

The ministry of public----------------------------------------------fight energetically against pandemic. (heal)

Cameroon is a land of---------------------------------------------------------------------------and duties. (free)

This is such an-------------------------------------------------------------------election we’ve ever had. (adore)

That election was rather------------------------------------------------------------for everyone. (excitement)

Many persons think of---------------------------------------------------------------------into politics. (engage)

II- Complete the sentences below choosing the best alternative from those in brackets.

The bilingualism club----------------------------------------------------------------at promoting the speaking of the two official languages in Cameroon. (wishes, aims, mentions)

Labourers always---------------------------------------------------------------------for permission before a leave. (ask, demand, seek)

The new company was-------------------------------------------------------------------------------a licence by the ministry. (signed, delivered, given, authorized)

The refugees said they couldn’t----------------------------------------------------------------suffering anymore. (accept, support, bear)

The labourers were given--------------------------------------------------------for their work. (salary, wages, money, cash)

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

There is a great……………………..……..….going on out there. (advertise)

Settling a bill using a credit card is an……………………………………way of payment. (electron)

Paul wishes to purchase a Tecno ………………………………………………………….phone on Jumia. (mobility)

I have never seen such a…………………….business man. (power)

I met a guy that was so…….……..…………………………………..about doing online shopping. (enthusiasm)

IV- Use the words in the box to complete the sentences below.

Automatic, digital, site, clients, customers, currency, receipt, bill, money

The manager told the accountant the hotels has been harboring many foreign……………………..…………

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

Few months ago I bought a sneaker via an online…………………………………………………

An ………………………………………………………….…. teller machine is often used to withdraw money from banking institutions nowadays.

Another name for electronic business activities that are carried out online is………………………..…….... economy.

The traders were delighted of having a huge quantity of…………………....…………………..

The CFA Francs is the……………………..used in central Africa.

A shop-attendant usually issues a……………………………………..…………….after a bill is settled.

V- Fill in the sentences below with the missing word so that they make sense.

-------------------------------------------------------------economy refers to all financial transactions that are carried out online.

The lady was obliged to-----------------------------------------------the currency she had into the local one, so as to pay her bill.

An----------------------------------------------------------is usually organized by a company so as to make its products known to the public.

Whenever a customer buys goods in bulk, he usually receives--------------------------------------------------from the company.

It is said that the persons to whom a company delivers goods are--------------------------------------------while those receiving services are-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

VI- Complete the dialogue below with your own words so that it makes sense.

Client: Good morning Sir

Banker: Good morning madam. ………………………………………….…………………………………………………….………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…?

Client: I am a client. I wish to have a loan from your bank so as to extend my activity.

Banker:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

Client: I trade in buying and selling electronics from Nigeria.

Banker: In order for us to………………………………………………………………………..……………………………….………

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

Client: There is no problem about that. I am aware sir. I brought along my land title as warrantee.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Banker: At United Bank for Africa, we offer loans at 3% monthly interest rate.

Client: Understood. Does that mean…………………………………………………………………..……………………………..

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

Banker: Yes madam we will lend you the whole amount you request.

Client: …………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………..……………sir.

Bank: You’re welcome madam.

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

My precious wife did……………….……………studies. (secretary)

Védel is a…………………………….accountant. (chatter)

…………………………………………….…………………………………….employees always receive medals. (skill)

My son is a………………………………….…….officer in Cameroon. (taxes)

An……………………………………………………………….…………recruits and pays people working in their firm. (employment)

The ------------------------------------------------------------------------officers will soon be at work. (taxes)

Nestlé has organised an-------------------------------------------------------------------adverts. (interest)

The officer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------assaulted the women. (publicity)

We were so---------------------------------------------------------------------------about the loan they offered. (enthusiasm)

Paul just bought a--------------------------------------------------------------------------new car. (brand)

VIII-Fill in the passage below with words in the box.

Hobby, athletic, multilingual, borrow, rates, microfinance, vulnerable, willingly, interest

Leo Messi is a very----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------footballer.

The population-------------------------------------------------------gave out their funds to build a borehole.

Védel says his favorite----------------------------------------------------------------------------------is reading.

Acep is a-----------------------------------------------------------------------that helps in financing businesses.

A person who speaks many languages is--------------------------------------------------------------------------

A community problem affects general------------------------------------------------------Its resolution aims at helping-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------persons.

I recently went to the bank to----------------------------------------------------------------------some cash.

Afriland First Bank gives out loans at low-------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Diversity is an element of our national………………………………………………………………………….(person)

French and English are a……………………………………….difference which do not hinder our national integration. (language)

We have never witnessed such……………..…in Cameroon. (unite)

Clean…………………………………………………….……water and tidy toilets are basic school facilities. (to run)

A bursar is in charge of……………….financial affairs in a school. (to manage)

Cameroon is such a…............………….and united states. (greatness)

All stubborn learners will face the brought before the……………………..council. (discipline)

The officer asked the foreigner which………………….…………………………she was speaking. (linguistic)

The unity of Cameroon’s state is…………........……………………………………………….It cannot be separated. (tangibility)

The Ngondo festival is so…………………….……………..............................……………of visitors. (to attract)

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

Ancestral, handicraft, addiction, dropout, illiteracy, bilingual, customs, cancer

Juvenile delinquency has become a social………........................……………………………….in our societies.

Many youngsters………………………………..of school for diverse reasons such as drug consumption.

It is an……………….……………………….belief that giving praises to dead people will provide us with much luck.

Being dependent to substances such as alcohol and drugs is known as.............................................

A………………………………………………………….…………….citizen often speak two official languages, French and English for instance.

All …………………………………….and traditions are elements our cultural heritage.

Being a school dropout often leads to……………………….…………………………., as the person concerned ends up without tangible education.

……………………………………………………….refers to activities that are carried out using hand skills such as sewing, etc…

IX-Complete the dialogue below with the missing words so that they make sense.

Edouka: Hello Chang. Have you ever done shopping on………………………..such as Amazon and Jumia?

Chang: Yes I have done so in many occasions. They really sell at………….rates. An L.G television which usually costs 90 000 Francs CFA is sold at 70 000 Francs.

Edouka: Really!!! That’s incredible. Which means of …………………………………………do they accept?

Chang: They accept credit cards and mobile transfers.

Edouka: They are awesome people. Which………….............………………..of shoes do they sell please?

Chang: They sell shoes of various brands such as Nike, Addidas, Puma, and Reebok.

Edouka: Which………………………………………………………………can people living out of the country use to settle their bills whenever they shop online?

Chang: For those of us who live in Europe, we use Euro, whereas those living in Cameroon use the CFA Francs.

Edouka: Thanks for enlightening me.

Chang: My pleasure.

X- Fill in the sentences that follow with the appropriate words chosen from the brackets.

Védel has just bought a new…………………………..……of car. A Mercedes to be precised. (mark, name, brand).

Yemba and Fang are local…………….spoken in Cameroon. (linguistic, languages, talks).

The client received a………………….during his shopping. He paid just 70% of the global price. (reduction, sale, discount).

The taxation officers obliged the…………..to pay taxes to state coffers. (traders, clients,business).

Many companies invest in………......so as to attract more clients. (adverts, aversion, trade).

GRAMMAR

I- Fill in the brackets putting the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

Had Paul met the lady, he…………………………………………………………………..and arrested her. (to catch)

By this time next week, the students ……………………………………………..…………their exams. (to write)

Patients prefer……………………………..drugs from hawkers to purchasing them in pharmacies. (tobuy)

The director got at the shooting spot when the actors………………….……………… posting.( not to start)

I think it’s high time actions……………………………to sensitize patients on the causes of Malaria. (to carry out)

II- Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct item from those in brackets.

Mary and Paul wish they………………..in my wedding. (took part, take part, taken part)

It’s obvious that everyone will attend the party……………………………………………………………..…………. (will they, would they, won’t they?)

Great Cameroonian authors would receive the literature prize….....…………...

.being against the actual regime. (despite, unless, provided that)

Doctors always prescribe drugs after………………………………………………………….…patients. (examining, examined, examine)

The woman………………..…………..nursing for some time now. She loves her job. (has done, has been doing, would do)

III- Rewrite the sentences below as instructed in the brackets.

1) It’s been a while went to a bank. (Provide the correct question tag)

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

2) “What was that attitude you put on before my manager” The actor asked his wife. (Turn into reported speech)

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3) The villagers didn’t plant trees as directed. (Turn into passive voice)

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

4) Védel is a doctor. Védel is a plumber. (Use besides to join these sentences)

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

5) Védel has a bachelor in physics. Védel is a doctor. (Use despite to join these sentences)

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IV- Fill in the dialogue below with the best alternative from those in the brackets.

ATOWO: Hello Delbo, ……………………...are coming back from? (when, what, where)

DELBO: I am just coming back from the polling station.

ATOWO: What………………………………..you go there to do this early? (done, does, did)

DELBO: I went to cast my vote so as to elect the future Head of state. If I were you I……………………………….……………….. the same. (will do, would do, would have done).

DELBO: Unfortunately I can’t. Elections in this country are not transparent. So it is………………………………..

……………………………………………….for me to revise my English lessons than going to the polls. (better, good, best)

ATOWO: I would rather you express your right to vote……………………………………………the fact that the election process in full of frauds. (as long as, despite, although)

V- Rewrite these sentences as started for you.

The discipline master said: “we are carrying on a sensitization campaign against drugs consumption in this school next week”

The discipline master said……....................

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

Teachers would love the profession if working conditions were good.

Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Some parents refuse to assist the school administration even though they are wealthy.

Despite…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Paul doesn’t use dollars. Joseph doesn’t use dollars.

Neither……………………………………………………………………………………………………….....................................

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The principal punished the students. The students were very noisy.

Since…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….........................................

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The seller will only give off her goods if the buyers pay well.

Provided that………………………………………….

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

Donald Trump still wishes to do politics. Donald Trump is rich.

Inspite of………….…........................................

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

The students were lazy. The students still passed their exams.

Although…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......................................................................................

The students were lazy. The students still passed their exams.

Despite…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

VI- Provide the appropriate question tag to these statements.

The population admired the fundraising initiative---------------------------------------------------------------

Either of the bankers is on seat----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The minister of health never congratulated the survie Cameroon survival initiative---------------------------

Rivanny and I hardly do physical education--------------------------------------------------------------------------

The taxation officers scarcely sanction fraudsters-------------------------------------------------------------------

The custom services must fight against contraband----------------------------------------------------------------

I will be travelling to Germany to watch Tchoupo MOUTING play------------------------------------------------

My parents shall severely punish me today--------------------------------------------------------------------------

This lady has to put up good attitudes during the interview-----------------------------------------------------

Védel owns a new car as well as his dad-------------------------------------------------------------------------

VII-Turn the sentences below into passive voice

The bank offered to lend money to the entrepreneur

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Eunice must learn good behavior

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I will lend some cash soon

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My wife didn’t feel my love early

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They had built a basketball stadium then

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VIII-Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition so that the sentences below make sense.

The athlete had to put---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------more efforts.

The leisure was so interesting that we went-----------------------------------------------our usual capacity.

In cases of fire outbreak, the population puts---------------------------------------------fire using water and sand.

The business started--------------------------------------------------------------his activity with 3000000 Francs CFA.

The managers asked the former director to step-------------------------------------------------------------for another.

The children ran----------------------------------------------each other when playing, and were rushed to a clinic.

You shouldn’t jump--------------------------------------------------------------------before carrying out investigations.

IX- Turn the following into reported speech.

Nancy asked the bankers: “do you have high interest rate here”?

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“These leisure activities were so interesting then” Alice declared.

“Don’t stop practising tennis now”, mister NGUEFACK told his son.

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Rahina declared: “Delbochir wil have a great asset tomorrow”.

“what do you think can be done to improve business activities in Cameroon”? Danchi asked Delbo.

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SECTION C: COMPOSITION.

You got a visit from the minister of secondary education on the occasion of the world environment day. As the health prefect of COBEMSO, write and deliver a speech on the dangers threatening the planet, their consequences and means of prevention.

Write a letter addressed to your sister Kate, telling her the advantages of tourism. Emphasize on the educative and pleasurable aspects. Your name is Fadil BAYERO, your address is G.H.S Penja, your post office number is 81451, Nkongsamba.

You once decided to go for a walk, and your father suggested to visit a touristic site. Describe the area insisting on what you saw and what made the area interesting.

CLASSE : TERMINALE ACD

GRAMMAR

I. Complete the dialogue about expressing preferences.

John: Did you listen to the radio last night?

Peter: No, I didn’t. I (a)…………….watching TV in the evenings.

John: Do you? I (b) ………………………………. listen to some good music on the radio. It’s more relaxing.

Peter: I don’t (c) …………………………………………listening to music, but I enjoy the dramas on TV.

John: Oh no, I (d)………………………………… those. They are so silly. But to get back to the radio last night… There was an interesting programme on how people are lending a hand with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peter: Oh yes? What are they doing?

John: They are teaching people how to stay safe- you know, keep your distance, wash your hands, and so on.

Peter: This pandemic has affected everyone. I (e) ………………………….……… it were over!

II- Complete the sentences below following the instructions in brackets.

Sandra told me her hobby is sewing ……………………………………………..……. gardening. (coordinating conjuction)

Maria ………………………………………………………….. my invitation because she was angry. (phrasal verb)

My mum’s birthday is today. The whole family is……………………………....…………to eat out. (the verb to go)

You should not go out of the class……………………………………………………………………..…..… Your teacher. (subordinating conjunction)

My mother gave me permission to go to the feast……………………………….……………. my father refused. (coordinating conjunction).

VOCABULARY

I. Complete the following sentences using the correct word chosen from the list below:

process, grow, rate, finance, app, mobile

1) If Mary saves money regularly, she will earn a higher interest …………………………………………….………..

2) What does one need to ……………………………………………………………. a business? Finance? New ideas?

3) I use a banking ……………………………………………….………. on my phone to do all my banking transactions.

4) ………………………………………………………..….. transactions are convenient because you can manage them from your phone or tablet, wherever you are.

5) Peter wanted a loan from the bank, but they took weeks to ………………………………………his application.

II. Match each word to its meaning. e.g 6-a

1…………………………………….. ; 2……………………………………….. ; 3........................................... ; 4…………………………………………… ; 5……………………………....