ENGLISH Choose the best answer to ffl We usually feel happy _I_ when we get some good Sho know us happy. Happiness ean be_3_by smiling, danc Our friends normally join us 4_ Some people,_7_moment of happines. happy. Thereare cases _10_one-can laugh laugh to mock an unacceptable 12. When you're happy, louder. A_15 ‘laugh makes the reason forit. ‘even those who do not kniow th: AL SABATIA CLUSTER EVALUATION TEST. STD EIGHT TERM 2 - 2021 ace numbered 8 TIME: 1Hr 40 | 5 news or when we do things that we _2_can make people ing, singing or shouting. the celebration of_S_has made us happy _@_they mean good forus. To ‘-8_ shared with others: Laughter is not _9_a way of showing that youare at you to sympathise _I]_the situation you have found yourselfin, Others besure the reasonis_13_ otherwise, the others_14_end up tuning to laugh at you even e reason just to laugh. They laugh at the laughter, and not that means the same as the underlined one RB Dd. 1. either also", neither only 2. think realise believe guess ' 3. seen expressed. dare given } 4 by on at h 3. whatever + Whenever whoever whichever | 6. although as z our : 7. the those a these | 8. ir better good best 9 really just tly necessarily ; 10. when € where which, ' efor to with of | 12. thing behaviour Person idea i 13. genuine ‘common ‘great simple 14. would shall could my ! 15. loud fimny hearty happy ! Choose thewordwhich means theoppositeofthe | 19. Weneed to wake up forthe reality and leam that] word underlined time is not on our side. | 16. The author of the book is Francis Imbuga. Avalect B. realise A. Reader B. Writer C. accept D.tolerate C. Owner D.Editor 17. Whether you are learned or not depends on gorrectly spelt . how many books youread. 20. A. profesor B. ocassion A. stupid B. foolish C.fullscarp D. contimitee | C. ignorant D. experienced i 21, A-acommodation _B. repetition For question 18 and 19 choose the sentence or word Cirecieved D. suprised | | 18. It eventually dawned on me that [had emerged the champion of the whole district A. obviously B. surely C. suddenly D. finally Choose the best arrangement of the given Sentences to make a sensible paragraph - Tama football fan (i) Itwas interesting to watch various clubs play(ii) [would spend hours: watching the players (iv) Every Saturday afternoon, I would go to the football stadium AW (iv) B.@ Gv) Gi COMA DOWE 23. @ “Alas! Don’t youcall that an. accident?” Gi) Aman was being examined by adoctor. Gii) "No, sit! He did iton purpose.” (iv) “Have you ever had an accident?” asked the doctor. (W) “Never, si” replied the man “except when cow tossed me over a fence.” AMMOOG BAMA CHMGOOW D.G)AOOO Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated 24. —_A.“He did not come to school late did he?” B.“mny toothis paining,” saidthe hornbill, C."The tourists visitedthe Amboseli national park, D.“Whatatall building!” Said the girl Choose the sentence that is correct in English ‘A. Gettinga vaceine to Covid-19 was a major breakthrough. B, We sawa total of fourteen birds at the park. CC. Naivas Supermarket has been giving fiee gifts through out the month. * D. The fruits were shared among the two twins. 25. Read the passage below and then answer questions 26 to 38 ‘Growing up in the village to me was fun. The people both my agemates and adults were friendly and eeneiderate, Life was social and people had regard for one another, One’s problem was for all the others andiif youmade amistake you would be condemned by al sven those who were just told ofthe issue afterit had een retold by so many others, each time in different versionand fashion, We had games, not like football and Yolleyball. We had catapults and slings forhiting birds, flying or perched. We respected those who could hide yell and the brave ones were also respected . Ifyousaw 3 snake and participated inits killing evenif your stone Janded a metre away from it, we all shared the glory. “Those days bicycles had names and my father ‘owned one. It was not possible to tell its age because no one ever saw itnew, not even my father. By the time he ought it, it had been owned by a number of people each getting rid ofit because ofits age. However, the pride ‘yas not ts looks but owning it. I'm sure it was bought ‘before my eldest sister was born and neither of us was brave enough to ask him about it. Being the eldestson, errands on the bicycle squarely felt on my shoulders s0 1 hhad to leamto ride the bieycle at an early age. Thad very few friends whose fathers owned bicycles but even those whose parents did not know how toride. Finding a bicycle to ride was not an issue because we had an unbeatable network achieved by whistling, When my tum to lear riding eame, | was happy. Although my friends made fim ofthe bieyele because ofits age and the shape of the ‘handlebars, it qualified to be called a bicycle others had even confirmed that there was no part of it with any paint but did I blame them. ‘We took the bicycle to a cleaning near the farm. “This wasthe place whereall the others had learnt riding bieycles and ad trstin the bicycle too, Two of my Piet held the bicycle for me, one from thé near and the ther atthe handlebars. think they also gaveita shove fort moved even before I was instructed to peddle, Peddling seemed easy but making arevolution was hell formy legs were short, however much I tried, las Gheered but itdid not make matters any better Through caeistent tials and encouragement by the end of theday, Twas able to ride abit, only abit unaided, Iwas not yet allowed totry the skill onthe road. i ‘A few days later mother sent me to goand buy a packet of salt from the shop. My father was outon the Farm and the bicycle propped outside under the mango tree as usual twas an afterthought that I remembered! thatthe bieyele could do me some good ~ 50 1 grabbed it Notevenmy mother saw me venture out pushing itasi! ‘was an expert rider. struggled and managed to reach the Shop safely bought the salt and started my journey bach It was a lizard that spoilt my day. I just wanted (© avoid crushing it when the bioycle skidded ona stone an! ‘threw me into the bush. [Jabded in the thorns and! got the pricks, painful but not bleeding. Almost every part of my ody was stinging from the pricks. My leftknee too had Tnded on something blunt, maybe tree stump but rain worry was not that, not even the state ofthe biey<'s butthe salt. [knew the person I would not easily deveis ‘was my mother and iff went back without the sal. ‘Momentarily,1 was at pains on how to appro her. Then, an idea flushed through my mind. The biey ‘was stil hidden in the thorny thicket when I decided i my luck, though success depended on my’ dad’s movls. | walked straight to the farm and when he saw me he! not even stop weeding to ask what I wanted. Tw precise. Mother needed money to buy salt. Had he hesitated, my perspiration coufd have become visi": trickless of sweat. He did not, He dipped his hand i pocket, fished out five shilling note and gave 1°" Jeftrunning very fast and he laughed. [wondered " shoul ave lmghed at he tbe . ‘was at the shop buying another cket in singed ge Laine ‘empty salt packet with the one powatt and pushed the bicycle home. Again. ww ‘mother had not left the kitchen so, she ne" ~ Tetum the bicycle, SC 004f 8 ExeHours later, [heard father wondering loudly what oflate, was making the bicycle get frequent punctures but Thelped him mend it. 26. Whatis the writer's general opinion of his early lite? A. Noone ever had a problem worth solving B. Gossiping was liked and accepted in the society C. Peace and friendliness mad comfortable D. Children did not find it easy to mix with adults 27, _ Why would one be condemned for making ita mistake by those who never saw it happen? A. Ifthe one who tells it makes the hearer see the sense in the mistake B. Itwas through meetings that people’s mistakes were exposed C.No one was allowed to defend himself after le lifequite committing an offence D. Fault-finding was part and parcel of ifein the society 28. The phrase version and fashion as used in the first paragraph means A. People who talked about others never wanted others to reveal the same B, The issues talked about were never relayed in auniform manner *C. Itwas too easy to tell who had been the first to talk about the issue D.Allthe villagers competed in talking about ‘one another 29. Which of the four descriptions below would best be used for the group of boys as they killed a snake? A.Apany B.Acrowed C. Mob D.Ateam, 30. Themain reason why the writer's father's bicycle isagelessis: A. Itwas the oldest bicycle ever seen in the village B. The father did not seem interested in discussing how or when it was bought C. Children made fun of it throughout their play time D. The father never entertained questions about his property ~ 31. Whichof the following statements is true according to the passage? ; A. The boys who used catapults and slings were not good at hide and seek B. By the time the writer’s father bought the bicycle, it was too old to be of use C. The witer was overburdened by the numerous duties allocated a D. Willingness to help was regarded even ifit failed How did children whose fathers dd not own icycle learn riding? A. They depended on signal of availability from ‘their friends 32, | Fr”. —_— SC Cowl & B. They watched their friends learn how to ride inthe clearing C. The writer would avail his father’s bicycle to be used D. Children had freedom to learn using any bicycle if they knew the owner 33. Which one of the four words is the opposite of the word shove as used in the passage? A Pull B. Push C. Kick D.Hold 34, Why do youthink the writer had to be assisted + byhis two friends as he leamt riding a bicycle? ‘A. The bicycle was very old and was difficult to use for learning B, Heneeded to maintain bicycle . | C. The others needed to cheer and offer advice on what to be done D. The space was not enough for the others to joinin 35. What made the writer lose the first packet of salt he had been sent for A. The lizard scared seared him and made him fall off B. The state of the bicycle was not good enough ‘balance on the CC. He had not had enough practise on the bicycle D. The path he was ri and stony 36. Assoonas the writer moved out ofthe thicket after the incident . A.He knew the bjeycle has messed up his plan B. He decided td go to the father and plead for money to buy another packet of salt C. He started feeling the painful of the thorns D. He knew how to deal with the problem of the salt 37. The father did not ask why the writer needed money for buying salt because. A. It probably looked a genuine request from the writer's mother B. He was afraid of the writer’s mother C. He was used to such requests from the writer's mother D. He was aware there was no salt at home 38. Which of te following would be the besttitle for this passage? ‘A. When you look for problems, they certainly ‘come your way B. Itis easy to make a mistake and get away with it C. Learning has gains and pains that go with it D. Youcannot cheat everybody every time 1g along was too narrow Read the following passage carefully and answer ‘questions 39-50 5 ‘Schools ought o give students an opportunity to themselves for life. Acquiring knowledge in the Various subjects offered in school is important, but perhaps not the only important thing. Schools should encourage the development of qualities such as honesty, hardwork and self discipline. In addition students must @ eealso leam howto get along with other people andto respect them regardless of where.they come from or theit status in life. Unfortunately, many people who go through school only accumulate facts and knowledge that cannot help them intheir everyday life, Students should take full advantage of the opportunity they have in school. Failure to do so may be compared to receiving a precious gift and not immediately recognizing its value, You have probably heard the story of the person who gota stoneas a gift froma close friend, It looked so rough, ordinary and worthless that he became disappointed and threwit to the ground. To his amazement, when the stone hit the ‘ground and broke into pieces, out came a glittering gold Some of the things we learn in school have benefits that we may not recognize until much later. Some of these benefits are very important in our lives. For instance, learning to understand the world around us and the importance of each individual in our society. When ‘we have friends, life is easier in many ways because we go tothem for help in times of need and for companionship. We know how lonely and difficult life can be if we do not have friends who care aboutus. Unfortunately schools is taken by many asa place to prepare people for good jobs and important positions in the sqciety. There are people who have good Jobs andalot of money and yet they are not happy. They. wonder what went wrong. Such people may nothave leamt certain important things in school. Itis therefore essential to be aware what we ought to leam in school and to ensure that We benefit fully from opportunities we get. Unless we do so, we are likely to look back later in life and feel sorry for ourselves for having wasted precious chances. 39. The writer says that “Schools ought to give students an opportunity to prepare themselves for life...” this means? A. Itis possible to prepare students for life in schools B. Schools are likely to prepare students for life C. Schools are obliged to prepare students for life D. Schools may not only prepare students for life 40. Which one ofthe followingisNOT among the virtues likely tobe acquired through education? A. Honesty’ B, Hardworks C.Selfdiscipline - D. Misfortune 41. Whyisitimportantto get along with others and respect them? A. Itis usefil way of accumulating facts and knowledge B, Itprepares people for good jobs and important positions C.Itisa human quality that is as important as. academic knowledge D. Tobe able to understand the world better 42. According to the passage the student's failure to ~ make use of opportunities in school isas good as A Glittering gold ring B. Failing to recognise the value of a precious present 43 44, 45, 47. 48, 49, 50. C. Getting astone as a gift from aclose friend D. Learning to understand the world around us Inthe passage the person who received a gift from his friend threw it o the ground because? A. He did not respect his friend B, The gift was a worthless stone C. The gift appeared valueless D. Hedid not have use for stones The story within the passage teaches us that A. We shouldalways give our friends valuable ifs B, Anything given to ushas ahigh value C.Rough ordinary and worthless stones are golden D. Itis not advisable to look down upon seemingly valueless things Which one of the following is NOT among the advantages of school ‘A. Understanding the world i B. Getting along with fellow human beings C.Respecting other people D. Respecting only those people in important positions ‘Why is life not difficult forthose who have fiends? A. They are quite friendly B. They care for many people . They can get assistance and comfort in case of | distress | D. They do not have many problems in life | ‘What negative idea do people have about school according to the writer? A, It develops qualities suchas honesty B. Itteaches repsect forall regardless of origin C. It just prepares people for good jobs and important positions in society D. Itprovides knowledge in variou subjects ‘The MAIN message passed by the writer to the second last paragraph is that ‘A. Many people do not benefit fully fom education B. Many people do not lea anything in school C. People with good jobs and alot of money are not happy £ D, Rich people are very happy because they lack nothing ‘The writer says that those with good jobs and lots ofcash wonder what went wrong”. This means that. B. They are ignosantof their past mistakes C. They have discovered their past mistakes D. They nowrealize they have lost direction The BEST summary of the passage would be? A. The importance of making fiends B. The fool who threwa golden stone C. Therich also ery : D. Educationis the foundation of life SER | A. They realise they have made a mistake