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Questions 1 to 15
Read the passage below. It contains blank spaces numbered 1 to 15. For each blank space,
choose the best alternative from the choices given.
Physical fitness is quite essential for our 1 growth. This could be 2 by
doing regular exercises that are fit for us. Some of us can do some exercises
better 3 others cannot. Hence, it is very important to make a correct
choice of the exercises that we 4 like to take part in. Unfortunately,
many people 5 value the contribution of healthy exercises to our bodies.
They tend to think that doing vigorous exercises is a burden to 6 . This is
a negative thought.
Even the current school curriculum appreciates the importance of exercises
and relaxation 7 school pupils. Thus, it 8 to incorporate physical
education learning in schools. It will be quite unfortunate for any pupil not to
participate in physical exercises 9 benefits are many and varied.
First, the exercises help to get rid 10 excess salts and water in the body.
11 , one feels fresh and relaxed. 12 , physical exercises help to reduce
fatigue and laziness.
Research has also shown that pupils who take part in regular exercises
perform 13 in class than those who do not. To ensure that pupils keep fit,
they 14 be encouraged to take part in games and sports. This can either
be at a personal level 15 in a competition.
1. A. bodys' B. bodie's C. body's D. bodys's
2. A. achieved B. derived C. recognized D. obtained
3. A. what B. and C. then D.
while
4. A. should B. would C. could D. shall
5. A. rarely B. often C. frequently D. regularly
6. A. himself B. oneself C. herself D. yourself
7. A. between B. besides C. except D. among
8. A. can B. will C. ought D.
have
9. A. whose B. whom C. which D. when
10. A. off B. at C. of D. from
11. A. Unluckily B. Neither C. But D.
Therefore
12. A. Other than B. Besides C. Contrary D.
Maybe
13. A. best B. good C. better D.
worse
14. A. have to B. has to C. is to D.
had to
15. A. and B. or C. also
D. still
For questions 16 to 18, choose the sentence that means the same as the given one.
16. “I am supposed to travel tomorrow,” C. experienced
the man said. D. determined
A. The man said that he was supposed to 20. The stranger was convicted of the
travel tomorrow. offence.
B. The man said that he is supposed to A. charged
travel tomorrow. B. pardoned
C. The man said that he was supposed to C. released
travel the previous day. D. acquitted
D. The man said that he is supposed to
travel the next day. 21. His cowardice makes him unpopular.
17. If he had visited the site, he would A. cunningness
have enjoyed. B. timidness
A. Had he visited the site, he would not C. bravery
enjoy. D. wisdom.
B. Had he not visited the site he would For questions 22 to 23, choose the sentence that is
have enjoyed. correctly written.
C. Had he visited the site, he would 22. A. He put the pencils into this carton.
enjoy. B. The child stood besides the table.
D. He would not have enjoyed if he had C. They pay attention towards their
visited the site. teacher's advice.
18. Unless she studies hard she will not D. The school will start from Monday.
pass. 23. A. The girl did not agree to her.
A. She will study hard so that she passes. B. We were late for half an hour.
B. She will pass provided that she studies C. They deal in metal.
hard. D. She met the stranger in the way.
C. She studies hard therefore she will For questions 24 to 25, choose the statement that
pass. means the same as the underlined phrase.
D. She will not pass even if she studies 24. The teacher likes to sit on the fence.
hard. A. revealing secrets
Choose the opposite of the underlined words in B. being neutral
questions 19 to 21. C. working in vain
19. The man is a professional in his field. D. exaggerating things
A. amateur
B. spendthrift
25. The boy broke down on receiving the C. surrendered
news. D. died
A. fainted
B. applaused
Read the passage below and then answer questions 26 to 38.
In any political process, human rights is a very fundamental component that
requires upgrading oftenly. A democratic constitution considers greatly
human rights. A state of good governance is said to have been achieved
when human rights are respected. The existence of any human race depends
on the fact that we recognize every citizen's right to live and to enjoy
freedom and security. Failure to guarantee each person their human rights
means that the human family is staring extinction in the face.
All over the world, there has been an extensive abuse of human rights and
liberties. Days are not forgotten yet when the police brutality was the order
of the day. The officers charged with the responsibility of protecting the
citizens would mercilessly club and kick one senseless in the name of
maintaining law and order. Due to the many chances of misuse and abuse of
human rights, the issue of human rights should therefore be central in any
government.
Kenyans have the freedom of expression and individuals are free to express
themselves even if the views are not in line with those of their leaders. In
this particular respect, we should never allow these rights, which are basic,
to be denied to us. No longer must we allow detention without trial to be
used as a weapon to silence those who dare raise their voices against gross
injustices in society. Subsumed in the concept of human rights are children's
rights. For a long time, society has tended to ignore this area. Stories are
reported in the newspapers of children being tortured, even by their close
relatives. They are also forced to work, denied the opportunity to go to
school, married off when they are of school age and circumcised against
their own will. Even more horrifying are cases in which defenceless children,
sometimes just a couple of months old, are brutally defiled. To make matters
worse, others are wrapped in plastic bags and thrown in dumping sites,
along the road or in forests to be devoured by scavenging animals.
Another form of serious violations on children's rights is child labour. Over
the years, this has been on the increase. Young children are all over being
forced to work in dangerous and exploitative ways. Some are employed to
work at homes, plantations or are even getting involved in street trading.
Children are not physically suited to strenuous work and if they are exposed
to it, they suffer the effects of fatigue more than adults. Their labour has an
effect on their physical and intellectual development. Due to the fact that
these children have to attend to work, they do not get opportunities to
attend school.
The problem of child labour can only be solved if its main cause, which is
poverty, is clearly addressed. It is clear that agriculture cannot provide
enough income for most people and their families. Hence, there is need for
people to look for alternative ways of earning a living. Thus, to help their
families, most children find themselves being employed. As a result, these
children suffer from disease and malnutrition. Most governments all over the
world have come up to criminalize the aspect of child labour and state
serious actions to be taken upon people who abuse children.
Moreover, children have grown to become victims of sexual exploitation. This
jeopardizes their survival and also retards their development. To help
children overcome all these hardships, a number of things have to be done.
First, the society has to be educated on children's rights, including the
children themselves. Then, a number of projects have to be implemented to
protect the most vulnerable of humankind. This should include access to
education and health care and preservation of human dignity. Finally,
without legislation to protect children's rights, these atrocities are bound to
increase.
26. From the first paragraph, we learn 30. Which one of the following shows
that good that Kenyan citizens have the
governance can be achieved if freedom of expression?
A. human rights are not an essential A. Giving views that favour their
component leaders
B. human rights are respected B. Being silenced from airing their
C. human rights are done away with views
D. human rights are violated. C. Being able to express their views
27. The existence of any human race freely
depends on D. Being tortured even by close
our ability to do all the following relatives
except 31. The following are ways in which
A. recognize everyone's right to enjoy children are tortured in the passage
freedom except
B. recognize everyone's right to live A. being allowed to express their
C. recognize everyone's right to feelings
cause conflicts B. being married off at an early age
D. recognize everyone's right to C. being forced to work
security D. being denied the opportunity to
28. The writer says that the human attend school
family can face extinction if 32. According to the passage, the
A. human rights are diligently problem child labour
respected A. has greatly declined
B. human rights are upgraded oftenly B. has remained stagnant
C. a democratic constitution is used C. has been improving
D. people are not guaranteed their D. has been on the rise
rights 33. Child labour has an effect on the
29. Which one of the following acts child's
describes physical and intellectual development
the police brutality as stated in the because
passage? A. children ought to be in school
A. Maintaining law and order B. children can be forced to drop out
B. Kicking and clubbing of the citizens of school
C. Centralizing the issue of human C. children are not fit for strenuous
rights work
D. Protecting children from abuse D. children earn less wages
34. The writer says that the best way B. can no longer provide enough
of addressing the problem of child income for people
labour is C. has provided alternative ways of
A. addressing the problem of poverty income
B. taking all children to school D. has provided adequate
C. punishing people who employ employment opportunities
children 37. The following can be done to
D. revising the constitution regularly protect children except
35. With reference to the passage, A. employing them for high wages
child labour includes all the following B. enabling them to access
except education.
A. children working in plantations
B. children being employed at homes C. protecting children's rights
C. children being involved in street D. providing health care
trading 38. The best title for this passage
D. children attending schools would be
regularly A. The causes of child labour
B. The causes of poverty
36. The writer says that agriculture C. The importance of upholding
A. has provided enough income for human rights
people D. The ways of child abuse.
Read the passage below and then answer questions 39 to 50.
Kesha spent her childhood days at her grandmother's home. She would often
tend the pigs, cows, chicken and rabbits. Her mother had passed on
immediately after she saw the sun's rays. Her father was a regular drunkard
and could therefore not be entrusted with the responsibility of bringing her
up. However, the grandmother was so poor that they missed many essential
needs. Though, the grandmother struggled hard enough to see that her
grandchild got education just like other children. Kesha walked to school
barefoot, but that did not matter. For her, she was determined to study hard
so as to realize her goals. At school, other pupils would make fun of her due
to her poor state, but still, she turned a deaf ear to their ridicule. Mostly, she wore
tattered clothes that had patches all over such that it was hard to know the
real colour of the cloth.
Throughout her life, Kesha could not remember having a mother around. She
only remembered her grandmother, Chewa. Her grandfather was just as
careless and irresponsible as her father. Kesha's life was centred around the
grandmother's home and the school. She was very determined and at the
age of four years, she could do arithmetic, read and write legibly. The
grandmother's home almost looked deserted as there were no many people.
The silent atmosphere gave Kesha a conducive environment to concentrate
on her studies. Without playmates, toys, television or even a radio, Kesha
used to amuse herself by riding one of the pigs and playing with the rabbits.
Kesha only met a crowd of people either at school or church. Fortunately,
Kesha had a natural talent for recitation and performance, and she
entertained her classmates and teachers. She soon became the little darling
of the school community with her acting skills. The teachers and pupils
thought that Kesha was gifted and thus began to respect her despite her
poor background. And somehow, with no education, her grandmother
instilled in her a belief that she should aspire to do great things in her life.
Kesha grew up to become a very good actor. However, she perfectly
managed to balance her hobby, acting, and education. She won several
prizes at different levels in drama competitions. People from far places
began to gain interest in her. With time, they got to learn more about her
background and the problems she faced. Many came forth to help her. Thus,
Kesha was able to accomplish her education and secure a highly-paying job.
This was possible because she explored every talent that she had to improve
her life.
The first beneficiary of Kesha's success was her grandmother who had
brought her up through thick and thin. Chewa, who was now old enough,
became likeable in the neighbourhood. Villagers who never visited her before
began paying endless visits to her home to request for her help in one way
or another. However, Chewa was not mean, just like her grandchild. Both of
them helped the needy from far and wide. To date, Kesha has opened up
many education centres in her village. She also talks to young people and
encourages them to nurture the opportunities they have because one's luck
could lie in one's personal talents. She also encourages young people not to
give up despite the hardships they face in life as they could be the source of
their success.
39. According to the passage, Kesha's 42. Which one of the following does
mother had died not show the sorry state that Kesha
A. when Kesha was tending her grew up in?
grandmother's pigs A. Wearing patched clothes
B. as soon as she had given birth to B. Going to school barefoot
her C. Being brought up by a dedicated
C. when her husband disappeared grandmother
D. when grandmother began taking D. Struggling to get her education
care of Kesha 43. Which one of the following
40. Kesha's father could not be statements shows that Kesha was
trusted to raise her up because determined in her studies?
A. he was an alcohol addict A. She had a special ability in acting
B. he was so poor to fend for her and recitation
C. he had abandoned the family to a B. Her grandmother's home had a
far place conducive learning atmosphere
D. Kesha's grandmother had offered C. She was the only child to her
to bring her up parents
41. ‘…she turned a deaf ear to their D. She could do most of the school
ridicule.’ This implies that work and a tender age
A. Kesha was annoyed by her friend's 44. Which one of the following shows
behaviour that Kesha's life was lonely?
B. Kesha tried to explain her A. She had no playmates, television
problems to her friends nor radio
C. Kesha had come from a poor B. She had been brought up by her
background old grandmother
D. Kesha did not pay attention to her C. She was raised in a poor
friends background
D. She was despised by her friends C. You cannot eat your cake and have
and teachers it
45. What made Kesha create a good D. A change is as good as a rest
relationship with her teachers and
classmates?
A. She could no longer balance
studies and acting
B. She had a natural talent of reciting
and performing
C. She rarely participated in drama
competitions
D. Her grandmother had grown
wealthy
46. Kesha's grandmother motivated
her to
A. despise her old friends
B. work hard to benefit her
C. be arrogant to those who despised
her
D. aspire to do great things
47. According to the last paragraph,
Chewa can be described as
A. spendthrift
B. miser
C. generous
D. indolent
48. Most people began to like Chewa
because
A. she had made it in life
B. they knew her background
C. they were from her village
D. she had struggled through thick
and thin
49. Which one of the following is not
one of
Kesha's achievements according to
the
needy?
A. Being generous to the needy
B. Being a miser to the society
C. Opening up education centres
D. Nurturing opportunities in young
people
50. Which one of the following
headings best
summarizes this passage?
A. Exchange is no robbery
B. Enough is as good as a feast
