SECTION A : GRAMMAR (10 marks)

I-Fill in each blank with an expression chosen from the brackets. (5 marks)

So many new technological advancements have been realized in the area of banking and all geared towards making customer services faster and smoother. Cameroonians--------------------------------------------have to learn in this domain. (already, still, yet, again). One of our flaws is that we lack mutual respect for---------------------------------------------------------------------- and we disregard even the simplest etiquettes like queuing up and waiting for our turns. (others, each other, another, one another). Even when we queue up in front of a cash point or ATM machines, there is----------------------------------------------------------any maintenance of social distancing because many persons understand why it is important. (hardly,never, always, ever).  It is important because banking documents are-----------------------------------------------------------------------------that people need their space when consulting or using them. (much, far, so, more). Respecting these etiquettes is a habit we---------------------------------------------------------all adopt. (needn’t, must, have to, should). It is an advice. 

II-Fill in the blanks with appropriate words of yours choice. (5 marks)

Ruth: There is garbage everywhere in our neighbourhoods. This has kept me thinking. 

Josh: This situation is not only bad but getting-----------------------------------------------each day. The worst thing is that nobody cares. 

Ruth: If i--------------------------------------- the Mayor of this city, I would take stringent measures to handle this problem.

Josh: What would you do?

Ruth: I would employ the measures that were used years-------------------------------------------when we were children. For example, placement of dustbins on the roadsides will-------------------------------------------banned because they encourage people to throw garbage on the streets. I will teach the people not only how to recycle and treat their garbage but also enlighten them on reasons----------------------------------------they should.

Josh: Meet the Mayor then and share your view----------------------------------------------------------------him.

Ruth: The Mayor? No I would -----------------------------------------------------------meet with the chiefs than meet with the Mayor, because he may just politicise it. 

Josh: Have you just been thinking about this?

Ruth: No I’m about-----------------------------------------------------------write a project and a plan of action.

Josh: Wow. You are joking.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?

Ruth: Oh no. I’m not. It is time-----------------------------------------------------takes action and that person may be me. 

SECTION B: VOCABULARY (10 marks)

I-Fill in the blank spaces with appropriate words of your choice. (5 marks)

The corona virus pandemic has come with its own exigencies. There is a demand for new health---------------------------------------------------------------------like Covid information resource centre where workers have been working day and night answering calls. When people call, the workers at these centres have to first ask for some personal information like their-----------------------------------------------------------------,ages, places of origin and others before answering their worries. With Cameroon being a------------------------------country, they are obliged to respond in either English or French. It is obvious that some applicants lost this----------------------------------------------------------------------opportunity because they did not fulfill this criterion. What a pity. This is a lesson for all students. There will be a time in Cameroon when people who speak just one official language will remain--------------------------------------------------------No job for them.

II-Fill in each blank with the most appropriate word chosen from the box. (5 marks)

early, park, subsidies, empower, light, media, cinema, spare, appliances, recreational, computer

OMADA is a non-profit organisation that cares for young girls who are experiencing gender issues. Their goal is to-----------------------------------------------------them with ICT knowledge that they can use in their petty business. They want them to be acquainted with the use of the----------------------------------------------especially WORD and EXCEL. Most of these girls went into -----------------------------------------------------------and forceful marriages and have been separated from those husbands. Apart from learning they involve them in--------------------------------------------------------------activities that can take away their trauma. They take them to the--------------------------------------------------------to watch movies, to the-------------------------to walk, play around and relax and to other places. The manager complains that they cannot function fully because they face a lot of problems. The greatest is the frequent ---------------------------------------------------outage that not only makes them unable to use their electrical ------------------------------------------------------as they would want to, but destroy them. Some of their equipments cannot be fixed because they do not have the-----------------------------------------------------------parts. They are hoping that the government or any other international organisation will give them--------------------------------------------------to meet up with their expenses. 

SECTION C: COMPREHENSION. (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

An English language teacher meets a student on the bilingualism day and have the following dialogue.

Good morning Sir. 

Good morning young man. How are you today?

I am doing great. Thank you Sir.

Where are you off to?

I am going to the stadium to watch a football match.

I beg your pardon I!! I am surprised at your response. Isn’t today the national bilingualism day? Weren’t you supposed to be in school with your mates to celebrate this day?

Of course Sir. But I am not interested in this issue. I don’t know what bilingualism has brought to this country, and of which we can be proud. 

There you go again!!! You keep on getting me astonished. Bilingualism is a vector of progress and development.

Really!!!

Yes of course. Bilingualism is extremely beneficial both for individuals and the state. Are you impressed by the bilingualism of mister Peter ESSOKA, Charles MESSANGA NYAMDING, Charles NDONGO, professor Maurice KAMTO, minister ISSA TCHIROMA Bakary…?

From all indications they are models to be followed. I am impressed by their outstanding bilingualism.

In that case, bear in mind that bilingualism facilitates communication. Let’s suppose you get to the market wishing to buy a pair of shoes and you notice your seller speaks the second language. If you are able to understand the language it will be easy for you to discus and understand each other. Meanwhile if you don’t things will be tough for you. Furthermore, it facilitates the acquisition of a job both at the national and international levels. In fact, during an interview an applicant who shows signs of being bilingual has that as an advantage on their side; and that eases their recruitment. Finally, it is a tool of unity and national integration. Whenever people of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds live together and communicate despite these diversities, it enables others to discover different cultures, and by so doing, promote peaceful coexistence and living togetherness.

Wowwww. I am impressed. From now on, I will endeavor to speak both official languages in Cameroon so as to strengthen my bilingualism. Thanks very much for enlightening me Sir.

You’re welcome my dear. Enjoy your day.

Thank you Sir.

QUESTIONS.

What title can you suggest to this passage?            (2 marks)

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What is the collective importance of bilingualism cited in the passage?  (2 marks)

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What are the official languages spoken in Cameroon?     (2 marks)

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When was the bilingualism day celebrated in the year 2021? Which two activities did you carry out that day?  (2 marks)

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Do you think English language is more important than French language? Justify your answer. (2 marks)

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SECTION D: ESSAY WRITING (10 marks)

Write an essay of about 250 to 300 words on any of the topics below.

Some people believe that vaccination is not an efficient means of preventing diseases. Do you agree? You shall answer this question based on the advantages of vaccination and the importance of other preventive methods.

Write an article addressed to the Editor in Chief of “La nouvelle Expression” on the impact of internet and social media on lives. Emphasize on the positive and negative impact.  Your name is DelbochirBABA, your address is T.H.S Kumba, PO BOX: 274, South West Region.

After the corona virus outbreak, many organizations initiated fundraisings. Describe a specific one you adhered to, insisting on how it was organized, which interest people showed about it, and if you appreciated the initiative.