Items 26-31

Instructions: Read the poem carefully and then answer Items 26-32 on the basis of what is stated or implied.

Caged Bird
By Maya Angelou

The free bird leaps

on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
4 till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

8 But a bird that stalks

down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
12 his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings

16 with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
20 on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
24 and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird on the grave of dreams

28 his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing

The caged bird sings

32 with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
36 on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
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6. This poem is an example of: 10. What meaning is the poet trying to convey by
(A) cause and effect stating that caged bird is standing on “the grave
(B) description of dreams”?
(C) comparison and contrast (A) the bird cage is a grave
(D) persuasion (B) the caged bird’s dream is to be buried
(C) the caged bird’s dream of freedom will
7. “And dares to claim the sky,” is similar to which never materialize
other line in the poem? (D) the caged bird’s dreams are serious
(A) thinks of another breeze
(B) he names the sky his own 11. “Shadow shouts on a nightmare’s scream,” is
(C) floats downstream an example of what literary device?
(D) back of the wind (A) Personification
(B) Alliteration
8. According to the poem, why does the cage bird (C) Simile
sing? (D) Metaphor
(A) because it is happy
(B) because it wants to know about life from 12. The poem can be interpreted as a metaphor
another bird pertaining to:
(C) to please the owner with its melodious (A) the sky
voice (B) birds
(D) out of fear and a desire for freedom (C) life
(D) fear
9. What is meant by the bird’s “fearful trill of the
things unknown but longed for still”?
(A) the bird longs to be free despite the fear of
not knowing what to expect
(B) the bird is fearful of the unknown
(C) the bird longs to be fearful
(D) the bird is thrilled at the idea of being of
free
Items 33-39
Instructions: Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions.

Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. He was the son of a local tribal leader of
Tembu tribe. As a youngster, Nelson took part in the activities and initiation ceremonies of his local tribe.
However, unlike his father, Nelson Mandela gained a full education, studying at the University College of Fort
Hare and also the University of Witwatersrand. Nelson was a good student and qualified with a law degree in
1942.

During his time at University, Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the racial inequality and injustice
faced by non-white people. In 1943, he decided to join the ANC and actively take part in the struggle against
apartheid.

As one of the few qualified lawyers, Nelson Mandela was in great demand; also his commitment to the cause
saw him promoted through the ranks of the ANC. In 1956, Nelson Mandela, along with several other members
of the ANC were arrested and charged with treason. After a lengthy and protracted court case, the defendants
were finally acquitted in 1961. However, with the ANC now banned, Nelson Mandela suggested an active
armed resistance to the apartheid regime. This led to the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe, which would act
as a guerrilla resistance movement. Receiving training in other African countries, the Umkhonto we Sizwe took
part in active sabotage.

In 1963, Mandela was again arrested and put on trial for treason. This time the State succeeded in convicting
Mandela for plotting to overthrow the government. However, the case received considerable international
attention and the apartheid regime of South Africa became under the glare of the international community. At
the end of his trial, Nelson Mandela made a long speech, in which he was able to affirm his commitment to the
ideas of democracy.

Mandela’s death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and from 1964-1981 he was incarcerated at
Robben Island Prison, off Cape Town. In prison the conditions were sparse; however, Mandela was with many
other political prisoners, and there was a strong bond of friendship helped to make more bearable the difficult
prison conditions. Also, in prison, Nelson Mandela was highly disciplined; he would try and study and take part
in exercise every day. He later said these years of incarceration in jail were a period of great learning, even if
painful. Mandela also created friendships with some of the guards. Mandela would later say that he felt he
was fighting the apartheid system and not individual white people. It was in prison that Mandela became
aware of the passion that Afrikaners had for rugby, and he developed an interest himself.

During his time in prison, Mandela became increasingly well known throughout the world. Mandela became
the best known black leader and was symbolic of the struggle against the apartheid regime. Largely
unbeknown to Mandela, his continued imprisonment led to a worldwide pressure for his release. Many
countries implemented sanctions on apartheid regime increasingly began to negotiate with the ANC and
Nelson Mandela in particular. On many occasions, Mandela was offered a conditional freedom. However, he
always refused to put the political ideals of the ANC above his own freedom.

Eventually, Nelson Mandela was released on February 11, 1990. The day was a huge event for South Africa
and the world. His release was symbolic of the impending end of apartheid. Following his release there
followed protracted negotiations to secure a lasting settlement. The negotiations were tense often against the
backdrop of tribal violence. However, in April 1994, South Africa had its first full and fair elections. The ANC,
with 65% of the vote, were elected and Nelson Mandela became the first President of the new South Africa.

Adapted from Nelson Mandela Biography

http://www.biographyonline.net/politicians/nelson-mandela.html

33. The writing contained in the extract can be classified as an example of:
(A) biography
(B) life history
(C) memoir
(D) autobiography

34. From the extract “apartheid” in South Africa refers to:

(A) overthrowing the government
(B) tribal violence
(C) a policy or system of discrimination on the grounds of race
(D) acts of treason

35. According to the extract, which of the following did not make Mr. Mandela’s life in prison more bearable?
(A) strong bond of friendship with other political prisoners
(B) studying and exercising daily
(C) making friends with some of the prison guards
(D) visits by family members

36. Mr. Mandela’s refusal of a conditional freedom offer reflects that:

(A) he was comfortable in prison
(B) he feared being victimized by society
(C) he could not handle the pressure of his choices
(D) his political ideals against apartheid were more important than personal freedom

37. Mr. Mandela eventually became a symbol of:

(A) survival in prison
(B) white oppressors
(C) the struggle against the apartheid regime
(D) rubgy
38. What did Mr. Mandela’s release eventually symbolize?
(A) overthrowing the government
(B) the impending end of apartheid
(C) power over politicians
(D) the struggle of good over evil

39. All of the following are significant aspects of the elections held in South Africa 1994 except:
(A) heavy tribal violence
(B) the ANC gained 65% of the votes
(C) South Africa had its first full and fair elections
(D) Nelson Mandela became the first President of the new South Africa
Items 40-46
Instructions: Read the extract carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.

Choosing the right apartment feels like such a weighty decision: what if you choose the wrong one and feel
stuck in an unhappy situation? Though you can’t control every variable of life in your new apartment, you can
be as careful in your selection. The first step in choosing the right apartment is to search in the right way. Be
sure that you record the details of the apartments you visit in a binder that contains all of the property’s stats,
your notes, photos and answers from the landlord on whatever questions you have. The most important
aspect in making a choice is knowing what is really important to you. By putting your apartment priorities
down on paper, you’ll know what to keep in mind during your search. Considerations may include location,
how much rent you can afford and the type of apartment you’d prefer. Bringing a friend or trusted family
member along is always a good idea, or you can tag a trusted person to go over the notes and photos from
your hunt to help you decide.

Your primary consideration when evaluating apartment floor plans should be space. You need to know if an
apartment design includes enough space for you, your family and all of your things. Interior designers
recommend classifying the rooms into three categories: private areas, service areas and public areas. Living
rooms are an example of public areas. They are the social spaces where you can entertain, relax and live most
of your day-to-day like. These should be multi-purpose spaces where you should participate in a variety of
activities from hosting a party to simply reading a book. Service areas include the kitchen and laundry room –
highly functional spaces that you use for singular purposes. When you evaluate these spaces, look for logical
layouts that will make your life easy. Private areas include the spaces where you want to be alone: your
bedroom, your office and your bathroom.

Don’t underestimate the importance of storage space in your new apartment. Everybody needs a place to put
food, clothing and important valuables. Design experts recommend looking for an apartment that is ten to
fifteen percent storage space. In other words, built-ins like closets, cabinets and pantries make up almost 15
percent of a floor plan with adequate storage space. Look for an apartment design that incorporates these
storage features throughout the unit and makes them easily accessible. The floor plan may still work for you if
it’s spacious enough to hold a lot of non-built-in storage furniture like dressers, shelves or trunks. Traffic
patterns are another important floor plan consideration. A floor plan’s traffic pattern refers to the way a
person has to walk through the apartment to get from room to room. The best apartment designs are
arranged so that you can move easily from space to space, as well as enter and exit easily.

When you’re comparing apartments, one of the most important concerns will be lease terms and conditions.
Chief among them are the financial terms. Remember that rent may not be the only monthly expense
associated with your apartment. Consider these additional expenses: utility bills that aren’t included in rent,
late payment charges, payments for parking spaces and amenity fees. The upfront costs of applying for
apartments should also factor into your decision which may include security deposits, application fees and
non-refundable pet deposit fees. In addition to financial terms, make sure that lease conditions will work with
your lifestyle. Are pets allowed in your new apartment? How long do you plan to stay at your place? If you
think you may need to move soon, can you sublet the apartment or alter your lease dates?

Adapted from Steve Harper, How to choose an Apartment

https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-apartment/
 40. This extract is an example of what type of
writing:
(A) directions
(B) instructions
(C) explanations
(D) justifications
41. According to the extract, which of the
following is not a consideration when looking
for an apartment?
(A) location
(B) indoor pool facility
(C) how much rent you can afford
(D) the type of apartment you’d prefer
42. Based on the extract, the second step in
selecting an apartment should be:
(A) storage space
(B) searching the right way
(C) space
(D) lease conditions
43. Looking for an apartment that is ten to fifteen
percent storage space means that:
(A) non-built-in storage furniture like
dressers, shelves or trunks should be
fifteen percent size individually
(B) eighty five percent of the floor plan
should be allowed for storage space
(C) fifteen percent of the floor plan should be
allowed for storage space
(D) built-ins like closets, cabinets and pantries
should be less than fifteen percent in size
individually
44. What is meant by the term traffic patterns?
(A) the rules which visitors have to follow
when walking through the apartment
(B) the number of people who would be in
the apartment at any given time
(C) nature of vehicular traffic conditions
when getting to the apartment
(D) how you navigate through the apartment
to get from one room to another
45. Which of the following is not a consideration
regarding terms and conditions of a lease?
(A) personal grocery items
(B) payments for parking spaces
(C) utility bills that aren’t included in rent
(D) amenity fees
46. What is the meaning of the word “sublet”:
(A) pay for only part of the apartment
(B) rent to own
(C) to only rent the property when needed
(D) to allow someone else to rent the
apartment that you are already renting

Items 47-53
Instructions: Read the following letter carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.

June 15th 2017

Mr. Rossi Jacobs

Manager
Phoenix Bankers Association
9 Palms Court
Scarborough

Dear Mr. Jacobs

The awful misappropriation of cash, which was entrusted to me has created an uneasy working environment
for which I am extremely embarrassed. It was unpardonable to take the company’s money for personal use,
when I was entrusted with the responsibility for securing it.

My actions were both reprehensible and immoral. Initially, I thought that I would be able to reimburse the
amount of money taken before the audit took place. However, due to a surprise audit my intentions never
came into fruition. Contrary to general perception, my intentions were not unconscionable. I was experiencing
terrible challenges in meeting my mortgage payments and could not think of another way to satisfy my
financial commitments. Despite the empathy expressed by fellow employees and your good self, I am willing
to accept the consequences of my actions and would abide by any decision made by the company.

I am humbly requesting that this incident not to be reported to the police or local media. Until this incident,
my work ethic, character and integrity has been unblemished. If this incident is publicized it would be very
difficult the secure another form of employment. I apologize once again for my unethical behaviour and I
promise to return the money taken as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Christine Scott

47. This letter can be classified as a: (A) she intentionally entrapped the manager
(A) thank you letter (B) she created an uneasy working
(B) letter or apology environment
(C) referral letter (C) she betrayed the individuals whose money
(D) letter of complaint she was entrusted to secure
(D) she accessed the company’s cash for
personal use

48. Which of the following misdemeanours was 49. The employee was caught due to which one
not committed by the employee? of the following activities?
 (A) a spot check by the security guard 52. Why did the employee request that the
(B) an unexpected audit incident not be reported to the police or local
(C) a guilty conscience media?
(D) an observant co-worker (A) she did not want her husband to find out
(B) she was too embarrassed by the situation
50. Based on the context of the letter, which (C) the publicity would make her famous
would could be used in place “of (D) she did not want the publicity to prevent
unconscionable”? her from gaining future employment
(A) thoughtless
(B) foolish
(C) unethical 53. Which of the following does not support the
(D) irrational reputable character of the employee?
(A) the delay in reporting the incident to the
51. The tone of the writer could be described as: police
(A) self-righteous (B) the employee admission that her work
(B) remorseful ethic, character and integrity has been
(C) callous untarnished
(D) unrepentant (C) the empathy shown by co-workers
(D) the empathy shown by the manager

Items 54-60
Instructions: Review the following carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.

EMPLOYEE: Return this COMPLETED FORM to your SUPERVISOR as soon as possible.

Name of Person Involved: ___________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________ City: __________________________________
Phone Number: __________________ Age: _____ DOB: _____________ Sex: M ______ F _______
SS#: ____________________ Date of Incident: ____________________ Time: _________ am/pm
Exact Location of Incident: __________________________________________________________
Check Type of Accident: Check:
______ Patient
______ Employee
 Testing Process ______ Visitor
 Safety ______ Other
 Medical Device Failure
 Adverse Drug Reaction
 Vehicle Accident
 Medication Error (Wrong: Route, Dosage, Medication, Schedule)

EMPLOYEE:
Were they doing their regular job duties: _____ yes ____ no
Hire Date: __________ Marital Status: ____________
Employee Classification: __________________________
Protective Equipment being used: _____ yes _____ no
If not used, Why:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Description of Incident/Complaint (Who, What, Where, How, Why, Include sequence of events, personnel
involved, body part injured, reason incident occurred) (If medication error include brand name, manufacturer,
dosage)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Actions Taken by Staff Members: ______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Witness Name: __________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Witness Name: _________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

MEDICAL FOLLOW-UP: Was Medical Attention Sought: ______ yes ______ no

Treatment Refused: ________ yes ________ no First Treatment Date: _____________________________

Treating Physician: __________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

First Day Off Work: _______________________________ Return to Work Date: ________________________

Duties Restricted: _____ yes ____ no Explain: ______________________________________________
54. This form could be classified as: (A) an accident form
 (B) an employment form
(C) a registration form
(D) an enrolment form
55. Who is the form supposed to be submitted
to after completion?
(A) the manager
(B) a specialist
(C) a doctor
(D) the supervisor
56. Which of the following was not classified as
a type of accident on the form?
(A) Adverse Drug Reaction
(B) Vehicle Accident
(C) Exposure to Hazardous Substances
(D) Safety
57. The company may wish to establish that
the employee was performing his/her
regular duties for all of the following
reasons except?
(A) to ensure that the employee was on the
compound at the time of the accident
(B) to find a loophole to escape liabilities for
the injuries sustained
(C) to provide future safety precautions
based on the nature of the injury
(D) to ensure that the employee was not
injured while engaging in activities that
do not comply with company regulations.
58. Why do you believe the form requested
two witnesses instead of one?
(A) to make it difficult for the applicant to fill
the form
(B) to prolong the process
(C) to establish that the claim is credible
(D) to make the form legally binding
59. Which of the following pieces of
information does the form not request
after the medical follow-up?
(A) date of resumption of duty
(B) restricted duties
(C) first day off work
(D) type of medication prescribed
60. Which of the following might not be a
consequence of an employee being
granted restricted duties from a medical
report?
(A) the employee could be victimized by co-
workers
(B) the employee could be given an early
retirement package
(C) the employee could be fired by the
company
(D) the employee could be medically boarded