JESUS INT'L TECH/ VOC.

SEC SCH UMUEZUOPI ORAIFITE

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION FOR S.S1

SUBJECT: ENGLISH STUDIES. TIME ALLOWED: 1½HR.

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

A British electronics manufacturer has built a factory in which quartz crystals can be grown in 3 weeks.
The natural growth of quartz takes 3 million years, and very often the crystals are not sufficiently pure to
satisfy the precise needs of science. However, the manufactured crystal are exceptionally pure, and this
is important because quartz, in transistor, is used in an astonishing number of devices where constant
accuracy is required: radio and television transmitters and receivers, space satellites and computers are
familiar examples. In order to make artificial quartz, very small pieces ofthe natural crystal imported
from Brazil are placed in long, narrow, steel cylinders. A high pressure and a high temperature are
maintained within the cylinders for 3 weeks, and at the end of this time the small fragments have grown
to the required weight of one pound. The quartz is then ready to be made into the tiny transistors that
have replaced the much larger thermionic valves.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS ( 10mks).

1. The manufactured crystals have to be pure A. because natural quartz is pure

B. to maintain hygiene in factory work C. to s tisfy the precise needs of importers.

D. to satisfy the exact requirements of sciece

2. According to the passage, quartz is used

A. only in a few devices B. in a lot of devices

C. in wrist watches D. for jewelry

3. Artificial quartz as compared with natural is

A. superior. B. inferior C. just the same D. varied

4. Transistors have

A. helped to produce quartz B. made radio and television inaccessible to the

working populace C. made transmitters and receiverssmaller and lighter.D. retarded progress in
electronics.

5. Artificial quartz is produced. A. inBrazil B. from tiny transistors C. in an astonishing number of devices
D.from natural crystals within steel cylinders.

SECTION B: LEXIS AND STRUCTURE (10mks)

The passage below has gaps numbered 1 to 10. Immediately following each gap, four options are
provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Ofala is a festival that is celebrated in virtually every Igbo community in Nigeria. it is the king’s own
festival during which he shows himself to his people, many of whom have probably not….1… [A lied B laid
C lay D lain] eyes on him for a long time. The morning of the ofala sees large crowds…2….[A gather B
gathers C were gathered D to be gathering] in the palace arena. Suddenly a cannon…3…[A bangs B
knows C shoots D booms] repeatedly. Rich…4…. [A vibration B gyration C percussion D explosion] from
the royals musician fills the air. The igwe emerges like the rising sun….5… [A surrounded B dazzle C
royally D resplendent] in white-bordered gold and black robes. The igwe then begins the….6… [A cultural
B social C traditional D royal] dance with his wife. Followed by his entourage, he dance round the arena…
7…[ A at the cheer B to the cheers C with the cheers D from the cheers] and praises of the crowd. Finally,
the igwe takes his seat and his people begins to ..8… [A pay their toll B spray him with gifts C pay their
respect D observe his steps] igweeee! You will live long ..9.. [A on the throne B at the throne C in the
throne D by the throne ]: they declare, bowing respectfully before the him. The igwe …10… [A replies B
acknowledge C answer D responds] their homage by touching their back with his royal fly whisk.
Exhausted, the igwe rises igweeee; the crowd hails, he waves his fly whisk for the last time and heads
straight back to the palace with his entourage

SECTION B: OBJECTIVE (30 MARKS)2mks each

FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT PRONOUN FROM THE OPTION BELOW

1. I don't know what to do with these children. They are always fighting...... A. Themselves B.myself C.
One another D. Each other

2. Do younotice john and comfort glancing at ...........A.each other B. Themselves C. One another
D.oneself

3. Really, I wouldn't say this to.......A. No other B. Each other C. Any other D. One another

4. John and James are good friends; they are very fond of .........A. Themselves B.each other c. One
another D.one self

5. Those boys will have to blame ....... For not listening to advice A. Each other B. One another C. One
self D. Themselves

CHOOSE THE WORD OR GROUP OF WORDS THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS
AS IT IS USED IN THE SENTENCE

6. His parents have endorsed her marriage to the widower A.examined B.criticised C.approved D.
Refused

7.The police ran the criminal to the earth A. Jailed him B.knocked him down C. Discovered him
D.buried him

8.whether the village head should identify him with the activities of religious denominations has
remained a burning question A.a subject of discord B.a perennial issue C.a matter of serious controversy
D.a sensitive matter

9. Moderation in all things was never mother's watchword A. Temperance B. Restraint Continence D.
Abstemious

10.most of the time my boss tells cock and bull. A.clever B. Funny C. Unreasonable D. Untrue

CHOOSE THE WORD OR GROUP OF WORDS THAT IS OPPOSITE IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED
WORDS AS IT IS USED IN THE SENTENCE

11.it is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye A. Disagree B. Respect each other C. Be of one
mind D. Reproach each other

12.The retired General became a hard- nosed officer after fighting the war A.tough B.weak C.indifferent
D. Bed- ridden

13.The notice read no cash transaction in the hall A. money B. Gainful C.Cheque D. None of the above

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING WITH THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER

14. ........... And 15. .......... Are the categories of parts of speech in English language.

SECTION E: ESSAY AND LETTER WRITING ( 10 MKS)

CHOOSE ONE OF YOUR CHOICE

1. Write an article for inclusion in one of your local newspaper on the importance of reading in a child
(10mks)

2. In a letter to your brother who has been studying abroad for the past five years; describe at least
three ways in which the current economic situation has affected the way of life of your family. (10mks)

EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IS EVIL!!!!!!

SAY NO TO IT.
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COMPREHENSION

1. D 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B

OBJECTIVE

1.B 2. A 3.B 4. B 5. D 6 .D 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. C 11.B 12. B 13.C 14.D 15. A 16. D 17 A

18. Formal

19. Informal

20. Semi- formal

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COMPREHENSION

1.E 2 .D 3.B 4. B 5. B

LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

1. E 2. C 3 .C 4. E. 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. E. 9. A 10. E

OBJECTIVE

1. B 2. A 3 .E 4. E 5. D 6. E 7. C. 8. D 9. B 10. C 11. C 12. B 13. C

14. Acoustic

15. Articulator

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COMPREHENSION
1.D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D

LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

1. B 2.A 3. D 4. C 5 . D 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. B

OBJECTIVE

1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. C 7 . C 8.D 9. A 10. D 11. C 12. B 13. D

14 Minor

15 major.

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COMPREHENSION

1. D 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D

LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

1. A 2. C 3. B 4 C 5 A 6 C 7 A 8 D 9 D 10 C

OBJECTIVE

1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B 6 .C 7 .D 8.B 9. C 10 D 11. A 12 B 13 C

14. UNDERSCORE

15. CARET