SECTION A : GRAMMAR (10 marks)

I-Bouba is undergoing a job interview. Complete the dialogue by filling the missing words or expressions. (2,5 marks)

Barka: Good morning Bouba. I am MrBarka. Let’s --------------------------------------------------------------------the interview. Are you ready? 

Bouba: Yes, sir. 

Barka: Could you tell me a little bit about yourself?

Bouba: I am a holder of Baccalauréat certificate in accounting. I---------------------------------------------- as part-time payroll clerk for three months.

Barka: What are your strength? -------------------------------------------------------------------should I hire you?

Bouba: I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn and I easily get along with people.

Barka: You can handle pressure, can’t you?

Bouba: Yes,----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- can.

Barka: Very good. I think it is going to be ok. Thank you for ---------------------------------------------------------

II-Choose the most appropriate word from the brackets to fill in the blank space. (2,5 marks)

-----------------------------------------------------------the population remains a major issue during COVID-19 pandemic. (food, feeding, feed,  to feed)

----------------------------------------------------------------frequent electricity cuts, this cyber café can run its service effectively because its uses solar energy. (although,however, because, despite)

Scientists claim that many species-----------------------------------------------------------------------if we keep destroying their natural habitats? (would not survive; are not surviving; will not survive; would not have survived)

In Cameroon, poachers scarcely kill rhinos for their meat, ----------------------------------------------------

(aren’t they? do they? don’t they? didn’t they?)

---------------------------------------------------------there are fines for companies that ignore environmental regulations. Some choose to overlook them in our country. (furthermore, despite, even though, however)

III- Follow the instructions in the brackets. (5 marks)

If we invest in local business, we will earn more money. (change to conditional type 3)

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Embezzlement is a dangerous illness. It kills our economy. (join the sentences using “which”)

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Everybody should work hard to earn a living, ------------------------------------------------? (question tag)

We have the obligation to protect our national economy. We --------------------------------------------------protect our national economy. (use a modal verb)

If we don’t think twice before investing, you will lose your money. (continue the sentence as started for you)

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SECTION B: VOCABULARY (10 marks)

I-select the most suitable answer and fill in the blanks. (2,5 marks) 

The general manager of this company has been on three international flight this year, so he’s worried about this ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (acid rain, carbon foot print, heatwave,  organic farming)

The problem of global -------------------------------------------------------------------is manmade. (heat, hot, warming, warm) 

Over the past month many offices have been stopping vehicles in Douala to test -----------------------(exhaust fumes, solar power, heat wave, sustainable development)

He finds substitute ---------------------------------------------------------------------for that destroy the ozone layer. (products, fertilizers, chemicals, containers)

The part of the earth where live exists is ---------------------------------------------------------(biosphere, ozone layer,earthquake,  habitat)

II- John is a job seeker; he has been undergoing job interviews without success. Today one of his uncles is giving him some tips that can make him easily have a job. Read the uncle’s advice, choose the correct item from the box and complete it. (5 marks)

Punctual- politely- professional- headhunter- posture- skills- job interview- cross- handshake- job experiences

These are some tips for a -----------------------------------------------. Firstly, make good impressions. Dress neatly and formally. You do not need to wear a suit, but do not wear Jeans or a T-shirt.

 Be -------------------------------------------------you will not be given the job if you arrive late to the interview. Find out beforehand where the interview will be, and what transport you can use to get there. Aim to arrive thirty minutes early.  This will mean that if something unforeseen happens such as public transport being delayed; you will have time to make another plan. Also find out about the company and who the -------------------------------------------------- is, seat neatly with a good ----------------------------------------------------

Do not lean back on your chair, and do not lean forward to rest on the desk or table. 

Do not -----------------------------------------------------------your legs, be confident. If the interviewer puts out his/her hand to shake yours, then give a brief, firm ----------------------------------------------------------as you greet him, ask questions that show that you are interested in your------------------------------------------------. Don’t be afraid to talk about you -------------------------------------------and your------------------------------------When the interview is over, thank the interviewer __________________ before you leave.

III- Complete with the correct form of the word in brackets. (5 marks)

Take care of your eyes------------------------------------------------------------------------ is precious. (See)

The best -----------------------------------------------------------method for AIDS is abstinence. (prevent)

Our------------------------------------------------------------------------------- habits affect our health. (food)

People should adopt a-----------------------------------------------behavior to avoid sicknesses. (health)

My sister wounded herself with a knife and she was ------------------------------------------------. (blood)

SECTION C: COMPREHENSION (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow it. Use your own words as much as possible.

Online Distance Learning.

Online learning in the nearest and most popular form of distance education today. Within the past decades, it has had a major impact on post-secondary education and the trend is increasing. Online learning is education that takes place over internet. It is often referred to “e learning” among other terms. However, online learning is just one of “distance learning”, the umbrella term for any learning that takes place across distance and not in traditional classroom. Distance learning has a long history and there are several types available today: correspondence courses (conducted through regular mail with little interactions), CD-ROM courses (where the student interacts with static computer content). Tele courses (where is delivered via radio or television broadcast), online learning (internet based courses offered synchronously and / or asynchronously), and mobile learning (by means of devices such as cellular phones and digital audio players).

Online distance learning is an instructional system which connects learners with educational resources. Students work on their own at home, at work, or at school and communicate with faculty and other students via e-mail, electronic forums, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication. There are both advantages and disadvantages to online distance learning. 

There are benefits in using online distance learning environments. Online education is available all the time and anywhere. However, there are drawbacks for some learners. The online learner only has the written text and no other face to face cues. This may confuse the learner and cause misunderstanding. While distance learning allows for openness, it is also cumbersome it is done by e-mail messages and writing and therefore may take more time than face –to-face learning.

Why online distance learning and why now? Online distance learning meets the needs for an over-increasing population of students who cannot or prefer not to participate in traditional classroom setting. 

These learners include those unable to attend traditional classes due to COVID 19 pandemic, who cannot find a particular class at a chosen institution, who live in remote locations, who work full- time and can only study at or after work, and those who simply prefer to learn independently.

The minimum requirement for students to participate in an online course is access to a computer, and the motivation to succeed in a non-traditional classroom. Online classes provide and excellent method of course delivery unbound by time or location, allowing for accessibility to instruction at anytime from anywhere.Learners find the online environment a convenient way to fit education into their busy lives.The ability to access a course from any computer with internet access, 24 hours a day, seven days a week is tremendous for many students.

(Culled from http://www.sloan.c.org/resources/index:asp)

QUESTIONS

What is online distance learning? (2 marks)

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Find four types of distance learning methods in the text.     (2 marks)

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From where can learners follow an online lesson?       (2 marks)

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How beneficial is online distance learning to students?        (2 marks)

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Do you think that high quality learning can take place without interacting with your teacher face-to-face? Why? (2 marks)

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SECTION D: COMPOSITION WRITING. (10 marks)

Write a composition of between 250-300 words on any ONE of the topics below.

You have noticed the poor management of garbage collection in your community. Write a letter addressed to the Mayor your BALI community complaining about the situation and suggesting means of appropriately managing waste. Your name VEDEL MON FILS, your address is GPHS Tombel, your post office number is 67413, South-west region.

Describe an achiever of your choice and say what makes him or her special.

Write an article in a newspaper of your choice about the various electronic means of payment you know. Your name is RAHINATOU VEDEL, your address is KINGS COLLEGE, PO BOX: 5678, Dschang.