I-Complete the sentences below using the words in the box.

Intercultural, endogamy, unity, religious, linguistic, region, division, intangibility

Islam and Christianity are……..diversities.

Promoting……………………………………………………….marriages aims at promoting national integration.

Bamenda is the headquarter of the Mezam……………………………………………………

The……………………………….of Cameroon’s territory as enacted in the constitution holds that it cannot be subject to secession. 

A custom whereby people are not expected to get married with persons of other communities

is called………………………………………………….

Kolofata is located in the Far-North……………………………………………………………

French and English are a……..diversity inherited from France and England.

II- 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.

III-Complete the following dialogue with suitable words or expressions so that it makes sense.                                     

Germaine and Nicole meet at the market and have the following dialogue.

GERMAINE : Good morning Nicole…………………………………………………..………………………………………..……?

NICOLE : Good morning dear friend. I want to buy some vegetables to cook vegetable sauce and corn fufu………?

GERMAINE : I came to buy ten kilograms of sugar to bake cake for my mother.  I will also need some meat. Please escort me to the …………………………………………………

NICOLE : Ok then. Let’s go. I hope you have enough…………………………..to pay for it.

GERMAINE : Yes. I have money to do that. I also have money to buy……………… to bake some bread. 

NICOLE : In that case, let’s hurry before it gets finished.

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

V- 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).

VI- 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.

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

VII-  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 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- Rewrite the sentences below by obeying to the instructions given.

Samuel cannot speak Yemba. James cannot speakYemba.  (Use a linking word to join)

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

We are consolidating peace in Cameroon.   (Turn into the passive voice)

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

Paul comes from Buea. Peter comes  fromObala.  (Use “while” to join the sentences)

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

Peace is being built in Cameroon by us. (Turn into active voice)

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

I went to the market and bought a cherry, a tomato, and a glass. (Turn into the present simple tense)

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

V- Choose the correct answer from the alternatives in brackets.

There are……………………..………..…….buyers and sellers in a market. (much, many, few)

The woman asked if I wanted beans or corn. Since I needed the two, I took…………………...(both,one, none) 

I didn’t find as ……………………vegetables as I needed. (few, little, much). There was just a…………………………...............quantity left. (none, some, little)

I believe Suzanne ……………………..help us resolve that crisis if she wanted. (might, could,should)

The PTA…………………………...…..be very efficient if parents knew the role they have in the education sector.  (can, will, would)

The mathematics teacher informed the students he wouldn’t be coming. That’s why only………………………..of them are present during the English class. (few, little, many)

The PTA staff is elected…………………………academic year. (every, some, each)

Students attend classes………………… day till the end of the year. (each, every, many)

Citizens ………………................respect other people’s culture so as to promote peace. (should, ought to, needn’t) 

Many Africans live in misery……....…..the continent’s wealth. (although, however, despite)

SECTION C: COMPREHENSION 

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

Dakar is a great place for shopping. A lot of trading goes on here and you can get things from all over West Africa. There are a lot of street vendors, selling all kinds of goods. Down at the port is a big market where the tourists go. But watch the prices here and don’t forget: you mustn’t pay the first price the trader asks. You are expected to haggle.

In the colourful markets you can find plenty of bargains from food and clothes to handmade crafts and electronic goods. Kermel and Sandaga are the best markets .Here you can find fruits, vegetables and flowers as cloths and fabrics. The visitor can mingle with the locals as they do their daily shopping. Few people come away from the market without buying at least one souvenir. This is because the bargain sometimes is unsuccessful. The buyer and the seller may haggle, but finally not agree on a price. Most times they blame the wholesalers or the manufacturers for constantly increasing prices on the market.

Dakar also has a few specialty markets.  The open –air market of Soumbedioune has a lot of products  and crafts from all over Africa. Here you can buy “colourfulboubous”, handmade baskets, jewelleries and leather goods. For fabrics, the HLM market is unbeatable .You can wonder around the stalls stacked highly coloured cottons and sticks. Shopping in Dakar is extremely wonderful.

QUESTIONS

What is the passage talking about?

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

What are the main activities in a market? 

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

What do you understand by “haggle”? Provide a synonym from the passage.

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

What is the cause of many unsuccessful bargains? Lay out the difference between: a producer/manufacturer, a wholesaler, and a retailer.      

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

Where can we buy fabrics and leather goods?

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

Where else can we do shopping apart from a market?

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

Which name do we give to business transactions that are done online? What are it’s advantages and potential dangers?

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

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 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 NguefackVédel, 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.