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EXAMINATION COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

JUNIOR SECONDARY LEAVING EXAMINATION (GRADE 9) – 2015
English Language 101/2
Paper 2
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDAIDATES
SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE (30 MARKS)

Part 1: Contextual Communication (10 marks)
Read the following questions and write the letter of the best answer on the SEPARATE ANSWER
BOOKLET provided.
1 You and your friend have broken a glass pane and have been summoned by your class teacher.
What would you say? The class teacher would like to see
A I and you.
B me and you.
C you and I.
D you and me. [1]
2 Your sister wants to accompany you to a wedding ceremony. However, she is very poor with
time keeping. What would you say? Unless
A if you come now, you will find me gone.
B if you will come now you will find me gone.
C you come now, you will find me gone.
D you will come now, you will find me gone.
3 You are very good at draughts but your friend doesn‘t believe you can defeat him. What would
you say? If you think you can ... , let‘s play.
A beat me
B be beaten
C be won
D win me [1]
4 You have a wide range of coloured shirts to give away. You want to give one to your cousin.
What would you say? What is your
A best colour?
B colour you like?
C favourite colour?
D wonderful colour?

5 You have never boarded a plane before. What would you say? It was ...
A my first time ever to board a plane.
B the first time for me to board a plane.
C my first time since I was born to board a plane.
D my first time to board a plane.
6 Eric and Elizabeth insist that you talk to them together. However, you see no need to do so.
What would you say? I needn’t talk ... you at the same time.
A to all of
B to both of
C together with
D to two of
7 Your neighbour’s baby has been crying for a while but your neighbour seems unconcerned.
What would you say? Can’t you hear the baby
A cry?
B cry for a while?
C crying?
D crying for a while* [1]
8 You bought a skirt recently. The day you wore it, Nyezi also wore a similar skirt.
What would you say? Bwalya, you are wearing the same skirt .
A almost like mine.
B as mine.
C like mine.
D with me.
9 You want to advise your younger sister not to eat sweets but fruit. What would you say? It is ...
better to eat fruit than sweets.
A far
B far more
C more
D much more
10 Your friend claims his car and yours are the same. You disagree. What would you say? My car
is different ... yours.
A from B like
C than D with

Part 2: Grammar (5 marks)

Read the following sentences. In the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided, write the letter
of the sentence that is correctly written.
Example:
A We were allowed to enter into the staff room.
B We were allowed to enter the staff room.
The correct answer is B.
1 A The seating arrangement was very good.

B The sitting arrangement was very good.
2 A My father enabled me to travel to Solwezi by air.

B My father enabled me travel to Solwezi by air.
3 A Your wrist watch is the same like mine.

B Your wrist watch is the same as mine.
4 A “I have eaten, “sad Samson,“ but still need more food.”

B “I have eaten "Said Samson.“ But still need more food.”
5 A Either you or he are coming with me.

B Either you or he is coming with me.
6 A William is so weak to lift the box.

B William is too weak to lift the box.
7 A She was wearing very nice shoes at the party.

B She was putting on very nice shoes at the party.
8 A The man denied ever helping the thief to escape.

B The man refused ever helping the thief to escape.
9 A Unless you study hard, you will pass the examination.

B Unless you study hard, you will not pass the examination.
10 A We are now all here, are we?

B We are now all here, aren‘t we?

Part 3: Rewrites {5 marks)

Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given. Do not change
the meaning of the sentences. Write your answers in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET
provided.
Example:
He could not ran faster,
Begin: He ran .......................................................................................
The correct answer is:
He ran as fast as he could.
1 Nandala asked what offence she had committed.
Begin: Nandala asked, “ …………………………………………………………………….
2 He made a cup of tea, then, went to church.

Begin: Before .....................................................................................
3 The boy is a footballer. We always borrow his football.

Begin: The boy, ............................................................., is a footballer.
4 Neither the Permanent Secretary nor the Minister knew about the teachers’ strike.
Begin: Both …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5 If you hurry, you will be able to buy the medicine before the drup store closes.
Begin: If you hurry, you can …………………………………………………………………………………….
Part 4: Cloze Passage {10 marks)

This question is in the Answer Booklet. Therefore, refer to the Answer Booklet in order to
answer this question.

SECTION B: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY (30 MARKS)

DO NOT write on this question paper.
Read the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Write your answers in the
SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided.
1 For years, the only image people had of Nelson Mandela was the famous picture of him at his
trial: youn9. defiant and attractive; his hair parted in the middle as must have been the fashion
at the time. During Apartheid, it was a criminal offence to be seen with a picture of Mandela, so
those who had old photographs of him had to keep them well hidden.
2 When he was freed, the world was curious to discover what 27 years of jail had done to him.
We had built up an image, a whole mythology, based on that youthful photograph, on his
writings, and on the haunting voice that was heard on the old newsreels. But how would the
man compare with the myth? Was he still so attractive and defiant? Had he aged gracefully?
3 He emerged from incarceration into the public glare and to a position full with opportunities.
For the majority of black South Africans, expectations were so high that it would have been easy
for him to disappoint. He had become the property of the whole world. Everybody who had ever
worn a “Free Mandela” T-shirt or attended a “Free Mandela” concert felt he owed them. And
then of course, having gone to jail and left behind a beautiful young wife, he had come back to
a woman about whom everybody had an opinion. Half the world hated her and the other half
passionately adored her.
4 On first meeting the man, it was his physical presence that struck you. He was even taller than
he appeared in his photographs. He may have stooped with age but when he started to talk, he
became much younger. His eyes were alive and full of mischief. He might well have been the
oldest person in the African National Congress (ANC) hierarchy, but on some subjects, he had
the most radical of ideas, still the firebrand of those early images. For a long time, he was the
only one who spoke about HIV and AIDS and openly advocated the use of condoms by young
people. And with principal stubbornness, he refused to give up his loyalty to people like Fidel
Castro and Muammar Gaddafi because, as he explained, he could not turn his back on those
who had remained loyal to him.
5 Part of the same stubbornness was his crusade to get black South Africans to be more punctual.
He was usually among the first at his office. Often, he arrived at rallies before the majority of
the people had turned up; a reversal of the usual African scenario in which the crowds wait for
hours for the very important person (VIP). On a trip to Cape Town, a young man who was in his
security told me how, before going to bed, he had been warned that “the old man” would get
up at 05 00 hours for his daily run. As he emerged in the early hours of the morning, the

bodyguard was mortified to find Mandela already dressed in his track suit and waiting for the
guards to accompany him on his morning exercise.
6 6 “It‘s the prison routine,” I‘ve heard it said, “that makes him so meticulous about time-keeping.”
I prefer to think it is part of his respect for all human beings-like his delightful tendency to make
short speeches.
(Slightly adapted from ‘BBC Focus on Africa ‘magazine of July-September 1999)
Now, answer the following questions.

Write your answers in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided.
1 According to Paragraph 1, it was a criminal offence in South Africa
A for a black person to marry a white person.
B to attend Nelson Mandela’s trial.
C to be seen with Nelson Mandela‘s picture.
D to have hair parted in the middle.
2 (Paragraph 1) Complete the following sentence by filling in ONE WORD in each blank space.
The words must come from the paragraph and not elsewhere.
At his trial, Nelson Mandela was an (i) _________ , (ii) ___________ (iii) _____________man
with his hair parted in the middle as was the (iv) _______________then. [4]
3 (Paragraph 2) When Nelson Mandela was freed, the world was curious to discover
A what the 27 years in jail had done to him.
B whether he still looked attractive after 27 years in jail.
C whether he was old after 27 years in jail.
D whether he was still defiant after 27 years in jail.
4 (Paragraph 3) “Everybody who had ever worn a ‘Free Mandela‘ T-shirt or attended a ‘Free
MandeIa‘ concert felt he owed them.”
The word ‘them ‘refers to
A everybody.
B his wife and children.
C members of African National Congress.
D the majority of the black South Africans.

5 (Paragraph 3) “He had become the property of the whole world.” The sentence means that
Nelson Mandela
A belonged to everybody.
B could not do anything without anybody‘s knowledge.
C was anybody’s property.
D was guarded 24 hours every day.
6 (Paragraph 4) What struck you when you first met Nelson I'4ande\a? His
A age.
B eyes.
C height.
D physical presence.
7 (Paragraph 4) “ …... he could not turn his back on those who had remained loyal to him."
The expression ‘turn his back on ‘means
A depend on.
B disappoint.
C face the opposite direction.
D going back.
8 (Paragraph S) What was the reversal of the usual African scenario?

A Arriving at rallies before the majority of the people turned up.
B Crowds waiting for hours for the very important person (VIP).
C Getting black South Africans to be more punctual.
D Getting up at 05 00 hours for a daily run.
9 (Paragraph 6) What might have made Mandela so meticulous about time- keeping?
A Morning exercise
B Principal stubbornness
C Tendency to make short speeches
D The prison routine

10 According to the passage, which THREE of the following statements are TRUE? Write the
letters of the THREE true statements in the boxes in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET
provided.
A It was fashion at the time to have hair parted in the middle.
B Nelson NlandeIa’s wife was hated by the whole world.
C Nelson Mandela looked old but much younger as he started to talk.
D Nelson Mandela was not the only one who spoke about HIV and AIDS and openly
advocated for the use of condoms by people.
E Nelson Mandela was always the first to arrive et his office.
F Nelson Mandela was accompanied by his guards on his morning exercises.
11 (Paragraph 1) What political system existed in South Africa in which people of different races
were separated?
A Xenophobia
B Tribalism
C Colonialism
D Apartheid
12 Find words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as the following:
You must spell them correctly. [2]
Meaning Word (One word only)
A Eager to learn or know something
(Paragraph 2) ………………………………………………………
B Imprisonment (Paragraph 3) ………………………………………………………
C Bend the body forwards and
downwards (Paragraph 4) ………………………………………………………
D Ashamed, humiliated or hurt in his or
her feelings (Paragraph 5) ………………………………………………………
E Giving, showing great attention to detail
(Paragraph 6) ……………………………………………………..
END OFEXAMINATION!
CHECK YOUR WORK CAREFULLY.
ENSURE TO SUBMIT YOUR ANSWER BOOKLET TO THE INVIGILATOR


Paper 2
(INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDAIDATES)
SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE (30 MARKS}

Read the following questions and write the letter of the best answer on the
1 You cannot run the 2 800 metres race. What would you say? Sir, I ... run the 2,800 metres race.
A am able not to
B am cannot
C am not able to
D cannot be able to
2 You borrowed two books from the school library and you have brought them back. What
would you say? Here are the ... books I borrowed.
A both
B double
C twin
D two
3 Your teacher of English sticks a teaching aid on the classroom wall as shown below and asks
you to say something. What would you say?
A Musonda is shorter than Mweene but taller than Likezo.

B Musonda is taller than Mweene but shorter than Likezo.
C Mweene is as tall as Musonda and Likezo.
D Mweene is taller than Musonda but shorter than Likezo.

4 Your friend asks for a pen from you and it is not the first time. She is in the habit of losing pens.
What would you say? Why do you
A always lose a pen.
B always lose pens.
C lose a pen.
D lose pens.
5 You saw Joyce and her young sisters playing at the river. Their mother does not know where
they are. What would you say? Royce, with her young sisters, playing at the river.
A are
B is
C was
D were
6 You have just told a friend that Veronica is studying at the University of Zambia and Angela at
the University of Lusaka. However, your friend seems uncohcerned. What would you say? You
heard what I said, ...
A didn‘t you?
B did you?
C is it?
D isn‘t it? [1]
7 You are in Lusaka for the first time and looking at one of the buildings with great surprise. It is
as if the building was almost touching the sun. What would you say? This is the ... building I
have ever seen.
A highest
B hugest
C longest
D tallest

8 Your brother has been accepted to Grade 8 at Dole Primary School and is standing at X. He
does not know where the school is. What would you say?
A Keep on walking along Tute Road until you reach the first T-junction on your right.
Make a corner and the school is on your left hand side of the road.
B Keep on walking along Tute Road until you reach the second T-junction on your right.
Turn right and the school is on your right hand side of the road.
C Keep on walking along Tute Road until you reach the T-junction on your left. The school
is on your left hand side of the road.
D Keep on walking along Tute Road until you reach the second T-junction on your right..
Turn right and turn left on the T-junction.
9 You really want to become a prefect and improve things. What would you say? If I ... a number
of things.
A had been a prefect, I would have improved
B had been a prefect, I would improve
C was prefect, I would improve
D were a prefect, I would improve
10 You are a class monitor. Your teacher wants to find out how many learners have handed in
their books. What would you say? It is ..., sir.
A all of the class
B the all class
C the whole class
D whole of us
Part 2: Tense Recognition (5 marks)

In the following passage some of the words have been put in brackets. Next to each number
in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided, write the correct form of these words. The
first one has been done for you as an example.

Bertha (Example: be) eighteen years old. She (1 just move) into the third house from mine along
Etu Drive. She (2 offer) a job as an accountant by VOCO Transport Limited Company. The
company is very big with branches throughout the Southern African region. I (3. know) Bertha
while at Marakoni Secondary School from Grade 8 to Grade 12. While in Grade 12, she (4. spend)
most of her free time studying. If she (5. work) as hard as she (6. do) at school, the company will
benefit a lot from her. Unfortunately, whereas my friend (7. find) a job, I am yet to find one. I
(8. roam} the streets since (9. leave) school in the hope of finding a job but to no avail. If 1 (10.
study) harder, I would have got a job by now. Truly, education is the key to success!
Part 3 Rewrites (5 marks}

provided.
Example: She was too tired to study.
Begin: She was so ....................................................................
The correct answer would be:
She was so tired that she could not study.
1 We have lost the match because we did not train hard enough.
Begin: If ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2 Musonda cannot do any better than this.

Begin: That is ………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
3 Geoffrey did not realise that he had won the jackpot.

Begin: Little. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
4 Immediately the wedding celebration was over, the bride ran away.
Begin: As …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5 Peter was so lazy that all he did was to sit under a mango tree the whole day.
Begin: Peter was such……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
Part 4 Cloze Passage (10 marks}

This question is in the Answer Booklet. Therefore, refer to the Answer Booklet in order to
answer this question.


Read the passage and then answer the questions that follow. Write your answers in the
SHORT THIGHS HAVE INCREASED RISK OF DIABETES

1 People with slightly shorter than usual thighs have an increased risk of diabetes, perhaps
because of inadequate nutrition in early childhood or in the womb, a study found.
2 Research adds to the evidence that growth and development early in life influence the risk of a
variety of diseases later on.
3 Earlier studies have found that short people are more prone to heart attacks. Researchers
zeroed in on the length of the upper leg and found an association both with the risk of diabetes
and its precursor, called insulin resistance.
4 “I‘m not saying thigh length determines diabetes,” said Dr Keilo Asao. “Perhaps some factor that
affects thigh length also affects diabetes risk. It may be a marker of early life nutrition.”
5 Asao, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, presented the data at a meeting in Miami Beach
of the American Heart Association. The study was based on a National Health Survey of 8,738
U.S men and women.
6 Insulin resistance, also called impaired glucose tolerance, often precedes full- fledged diabetes.
It occurs when the body cannot use insulin efficiently to turn sugar into energy.
7 Researchers found that the average thigh length of men and women with normal glucose
tolerance was 15.8 inches. It was 15.4 inches for those with insulin resistance and 15.1 in those
with diabetes.
8 Asao noted that leg length is determined by both genes and nutrition. While the thigh continues
to grow until about age 20, how long it will get is determined by about age 4.
9 Two earlier European studies have looked at overall leg length and found a link with the risk of
diabetes. The latest study is the first to examine this in a large group of Americans and to focus
on the thigh.
Now, answer the following questions. Write your answers in the SEPARATE ANSWER
BOOKLET provided.
1 (Paragraph 1) People with slightly shorter than usual thighs have ...
A inadequate nutrition.
B early childhood problems.
C an increased risk of diabetes.
D a disease called diabetes. [2]

2 (Paragraph 3) When researchers zeroed in on the length of the upper leg, they found
A that one leg was shorter than the other.
B insulin resistance in the upper part of the leg.
C diabetes had already spread to the rest of the body.
D an association both with the risk of diabetes and insulin resistance. [2]
3 (Paragraph 4) “It may be a marker of early life nutrition.“ 'It’ refers to...
A diabetes.
B Dr Keilo Asao
C some factor.
D thigh length.
4 (Paragraph 7) The average thigh length of men and women with diabetes is ………………….
A 15.0 inches.
B 15.1 inches.
C 15.4 inches.
D 15.8 inches.
5 (Paragraph 8) At which age is one able to tell how long the thigh will grow?
A 4
B 5
C 16
D 20
6 According to the passage, which THREE of the following statements are TRUE?
Write the letters of the THREE TRUE statements in the boxes in the
A Short people are more ikely to suffer from heart attacks.
B Diabetes is more common in old people than in young people.
C Insulin resistance is when the body cannot use insulin efficiently to turn
Sugar into energy
D The data Asao presented at a meeting in Miami Beach was based on a national health
survey of 8,758 U.S men and women.
E There is evidence that growth and development early in life influence the risk of
diabetes.
F Dr Keilo Asao says some factor that affects thigh length also affects diabetes risk.

7 (Paragraph 8) The length of the thigh.

A continues until about age 20.
B continues until death.
C is determined by about age 4
D is determine by both genes and nutrition.
8 (Paragraph 9) Fill in the blank spaces of the following paragraph.

Using ONE word only fill in the blank spaces.
(i)__________leg length was looked at (ii)___________two earlier European studies (iii) _____
established a link with the risk of diabetes. (iv) __________ the two studies focused (v) ______
overall leg length, the latest study’s focus will be on the (vi) _________ and the first to
examine this in a large group of Americans.
9 Write the following names in alphabetical order.

variety impaired diabetes American
insulin determined Asao diseases
(i) ………………………………………
(ii) ………………………………………
(iii) ………………………………………
(iv) ……………………………………..
(iv) ………………………………………
(v) ………………………………………
(vi) ………………………………………
(vii) ………………………………………
10 Find words from the passage that have the same or nearly the same meaning as the following:
You must spell them correctly
A Likely to suffer from something (Paragraph 3) …………………………………………………
B The process by which Iiving things
receive the food necessary for them
to grow and be healthy (Paragraph 4) …………………………………………………..
C Happens before something or comes
before something (Paragraph 6) …………………………………………………..
D The power not to be affected by
something (Paragraph 7) …………………………………………………..
E Consider or study an idea, a subject, etc
very carefully (Paragraph 9) …………………………………………………..


Paper 2
INTERNAL CANDAIDATES
SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE [30 MARKS}

Part 1: Contextual Communication {10 marks}
Read the following questions and write the letter of the best answer in the
1 You go for sports activities and you see someone you Strongly fee! you know. what would you
say? I know you from somewhere, ………………………
A don‘t I?
B don‘t you?
C isn’t it?
D do I?
2 During introductions, you are not able to hear a person‘s name clearly. YOU want to know the
name. What would you say?
A Could you repeat your name*
B What could be your name*
C What did you say is your name7
D What did you say was your name*
3 You are talking to your brother’s wife in the evening and you want to retire to bed. What
would you say?
A Bye-bye!
B Bye night!
C Good night.
D Sweet dreams.
4 Your uncle has just died and you want to inform your teacher. What would you say? Madam,
my uncle …..
A has left us.
B has passed on.
C has passed out.
D is gone.

5 At a church meeting, you stand up to go and greet a church elder. When you come back, you
find someone sitting on your chair. What would you say? Excuse me, ………...
A I am sitting here.
B this is my chair.
C this is my position,
D you have taken my seat.
6 You are in town and you have run out of money. You want to fi8’ld O ut if your friend has any.
What would you say?
A Do you have any money on you?
B Do you have any money with you?
C Have you any money to borrow me?
D What do you have in your pocket?
7 You go to visit your friend but you are told your friend is not at home. What would you say? If I
... come.
A had known, I will
B had known, I wouldn’t have
C have known, I wouldn’t
D knew, I wouldn‘t
8 You don’t seem to be in a jovial mood. Your sister asks you why. What would you say? I‘m
reflecting ... what will happen to me if I don’t pass the examination.
A about
B at
C on
D with
9 Your father tells you he has bought you a nice pair of shoes but just forgotten to bring them
with him. What would you say? I ... on.
A am looking forward to see them and try them
B look forward to seeing and trying it
C look forward to seeing and trying them
D look forward to seeing and try them

10 Your friends visit you at home. They see some men making bricks and ask you what they are
for. What would you say? We are putting up a
A wall fence.
B fence wall.
C fence.
D brick wall fence.

In the following passage some of the words have been put in brackets. Next to each number
in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided, write the correct form of these words. The
first one has been done for you as an example,
Peter (Example: be) is a lazy boy and often does not like work. When his friends (1. work), he
likes (2. pretend) that he is sick.
Yesterday, he (3. tell) to water the garden but he (4. run) away and only came back in
the evening. In tact, last week he was punished for a similar offence. This was when he (5.
Hide) in his room pretending to be out. It was when he was hiding that the dog he had been
told to lock in the kennel broke out and (6. start) playing in the neighbourhood.
Later in the day, a girl came to complain that the dog (7. eat) her chicken. A few minutes later,
his other neighbour also came with a shoe that the dog (8. tear) to pieces. (9. be} angry with
the dog, the neighbour just tied it in his yard.
If only Peter had not been careless, the dog (10. not have) caused all these problems.
Part 3: Rewrites [5 marks}

provided.
Example:
I have run out of ideas.
Begin: I do not have ................... ......
The correct answer is: I do not have any ideas.
1 You cannot come for the picnic if you do not provide your own lunch.
Begin: Unless ................ .......................... .... .....................................
2 Mapato is very tired. Therefore, she cannot study.

Begin: Mapalo ............................................................................... so.

3 As soon as they entered the house, it started raining.

Begin: No sooner ............................................. ………........................
4 Mutinta comes to school late and also sleeps in class.

Begin: Apart from …………………………………………………………………………
5 “Do not fail the exam today, “said Mapenzi to Mary.
Begin: Mapenzi advised Mary ..........................................................
Part 4: Cloze Passage (1O marks)

Read the following passage and in each blank space write the wOFd that fiM best. You must
write ONLY ONE word in each space. For example in the first blank space the best word is at.
THE WORLD’S ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATE

The rate (Example) at which the world population is growing is alarming. Many scientists
(1)____________observed that the earth may not be able to sustain the growing human
population in a few years to _________________ (2).
This argument has (3)_________________much debate among the world’s top scientists.
Some think that (4)__________________world’s resource will soon come to an end while
(5)________________ strongly feel (6)_________________the earth is capable of supporting
(7)___________________________.
These two sides of the argument (8)_____________have their own convincing (9)________
To the optimists, the carbon content of (10) __________ atmosphere is rising, thereby
(11)______________the global temperatures.
(12)______________ , there are greater risks of floods and droughts. Reports (13)__________
the polar regions, for example, (14)_______________showing that the ice caps are melting
(15)_______________and this is resulting in the (16)______________in the sea level.
The pessimists (17)________, say that the history of the earth has . been characterized by a
series of rise and (18) ________ in the global temperature. This debate is going on (19)____the
human race awaits (20) _________________ tragedy or continuity.
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY [30 MARKS}

Read the passage and then answer the questions that follows

1 One of the most colourful traditional ceremonies in Zambia is the Lunda Lubanza practised by
the Lunda people of Zambezi District in North Western Province. The ceremony is usually held
around the month of August when all crops have been harvested and stored. On that day, all
the Lunda chiefs gather at Chief Ishindi’s palace who is their paramount chief.
2 Preparations for the ceremony start as soon as the cold season is over and the grass is dry
enough to use in building the ’chipango’, the chief‘s main shelter and the ‘malape’ where the
general populace would sit. The organisation of the ceremony also includes the preparations
by dance troupes and other entertainment groups.
3 There are various forms of entrainment during the Lunda Lubanza. Apart from drumming and
dancing, which are the most popular ones, there is poe,try and music which are usually in
praise to the paramount chief.
4 Since many people are usually expected to attend the ceremony, enough food has to be
prepared. The Lunda traditional drink, munkoyo, is prepared together with some traditional
beer a day before the main event. For meat, a number of cattle are slaughtered and
sometimes game meat provided through the chief’s hunting rights. Other food stuffs like
cassava, groundnuts, sweet potatoes and pumpkins are provided by the subjects.
5 The peak of events is on the Lubanza day when people gather to meet the chief. As they wait,
a hilarious atmosphere of singing, dancing and drumming characterises the gathering. A
special form of drumming signals the arrival of the chief carried by eight strong men on his
throne, the ‘chipaya’. His arrival triggers great jubilation in the throng, with shouting, ululating
and dancing. The chief appears before the crowd with a raised right hand in salutation.
6 A sudden quietness falls upon the people when the chief’s throne is lowered to the ground in
the chief’s shelter. When the chief stands to greet the people with a clap, the crowd has to
kneel with a reciprocal in unison. This is followed by a series of incantations by some elders
after which the silence is broken with drumming. The crowd comes back to life with more
singing and dancing with the chief raising his right hand occasionally in appreciation.
7 Various stage performances are presented before the chief. Each type of dance follows its own
form of drumming. Hence, the drumming itself is usually enough to tell the type of dance to
take stage. Perhaps the most colourful one is where young girls dance in front of the chief
though there is usually greater applause when the chief starts to attempt a few steps of any
dance.

8 The chief’s representative and other invited guests are given time to present speeches. The
speeches usually border on peace, unity and hard work. It is not really clear how the chief
leaves, but it seems he is whisked away amid ecstatic moments.

1 (Paragraph 1). The Lunda Lubanza is …

A among the most colourful traditional ceremonies in Zambia.
B the most colourful traditional ceremony in Zambia.
C the most colourful traditional ceremony in Zambezi District.
D the only colourful traditional ceremony in Zambia.
2 (Paragraph 2) The shelters used at the Lunda Lubanza ceremony are built ...
A before June.
B every year.
C in August.
D permanently.
3 (Paragraph 3) Which ones of the following forms of entertainment are the most popular at the
Lunda Lubanza.
A Drumming and dancing.
B Drumming and poetry.
C Poetry and singing
D Singing and drumming.
4 (Paragraph 4) We can conclude that beef …..

A and game meat are always provided at the ceremony.
B and game meat are provided by the chief.
C but not game meat is always available at the ceremony.
D or game meat is always provided at the ceremony.
5 The word ‘peak’ in Paragraph 5 means The ... of the ceremony.

A beginning
B boring part
C end
D highest point [2]

6 Summarise the main idea of each paragrąph. Your summary should be in one phrase or one
sentence only. Paragraph 1, 6 and 8 have been done for you as examples.
Paragraph Number Paragraph Summary
e.g. Paragraph 1 — When and where the Lunda Lubanza ceremony is held.
Paragraph 2 - ……………………………………………………………………………………
Paragraph 3 - ……………………………………………………………………………………
Paragraph 4 - ……………………………………………………………………………………
Paragraph 5 — ……………………………………………………………………………………
e.g. Paragraph 6 - Ceremonial greetings by the chief
Paragraph 7 - …………………………………………………………………………………….
e.g. Paragraph 8 - Speeches and the secret departure of the chief. [5]
7 According to the passage, which THREE of the following statement are true? Write the letters
of the THREE TRUE STATEMENTS in the boxes in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOXLET provided.
A The Lunda Lubanza is held sfter the harvest.
B Drumming and dancing are the only activities at the ceremony.
C The chief always provides game meat to his people.
D The chief seldom dances at the ceremony.
E Clapping and ululating are forms of respe4 to the chief.
F The chief comes on stage with a special beating of the drum,
8 Complete the following table to show the time and activities about the Lunda Lubanza.
Period of Time Activity
1 After the harvest (i) ……………………………………
2 (ii) ………………………… Preparation of food
3 Lubanza day (iii) ………………………., (iv) ……………………….
(v) ………………………….and poetry.

9 Among the people who deliver speeches during the Lunda Lubanza ceremony are
A all the invited guests.
B other uninvited guests.
C some invited guests.
D the chief’s representatives.
10 Find one word which means the same or nearly the same as the following:
A The ordinary people (Paragraph 2) ……………………………………………….
B People under the authority of a chief

(Paragraph 4) …………………………………………………
C Greeting (Paragraph 5) ………………………………………………..
D Two people or a group of people behaving

in the same way (Paragraph 6) ………………………………………………….
E Feeling extremely happy and excited (Paragraph 8) …………………………………………………..
END OF EXAMINATION!


Paper 2
SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE [30 MARKS]

1 You help your teacher carry books to the store room. The teacher says to you, "Thank you very
much." What would you say, politely?
A Don't make It a habit.
B Never mind.
C Thank you very much.
D You are welcome.
2 You are a politician and meet a friend who tells you she is also a politician. What would you say?
A Am I so.
B I am so.
C So am I.
D So I am.
3 Your friend enters the laboratory and finds you with all sorts of apparatus and asks what they
are for. What would you say? …… for performing an experiment.
A These equipments are
B These equipment is
C This equipment are
D This equipment is

4 Your friend wants to buy some bananas but he doesn’t have money. He asks for some money
from you but you don’t have any either. What Would you say? I don't have any money… me.
A by
B in
C on
D with
5 Your younger sister is studying by candle light, You want to advise her not to leave the candle on
when she decides to retire to bed. what would you say?....... the candle when you retire to bed.
A Blow off
B Blow out
C Put out
D Switch off
6 You accompany your brother to the harbour to see him off. What would You say to him just
before he boards a ship? Have a pleasant………….
A drive.
B flight.
C Journey.
D Voyage
7 You want to find out the answer to a mathematical problem. What would You say to your
mathematics teacher? Excuse me sir, what is the solution ………… this problem?
A to
B on
C of
D for
8 The police come to your school to arrest the learners who were involved in a riot. One of the
learners says that he will turn violent if the police arrest him. What advice would you give to
such a learner? it is an offence to …………. an arrest.
A deny
B refuse
C reject
D resist

9 Ethel and Maggy are your friends and you want to tell Patrick that Maggy is not as beautiful as
Ethel. What would you say? Ethel is………. beautiful than Maggy.
A more
B most
C the more
D the most
10 You are visiting your uncle in the village and a fat pig has been slaughtered for you. What
would you say? sorry, I don’t eat ……
A meat
B mutton
C pig
D port

Read the following questions. In the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided, write the letter or the
answer which correctly completes the sentence.
Example:
He ……. much of the time in hospital when he was young.
A Will spend
B spend
C spent
D might spend
The correct answer is C.
1 ……………. in this class need to work harder.

A Everyone
B One person
C Somebody
D Some learners
2 He feels………….. tired to work this evening.

A much
B so
C too
D very

3 Chipego had a swollen face and the prefect asked what had happened to him. He said he …..
by a bee.
A had been bitten
B had been stung
C was bitten
D was stung
4 So, what other books are you reading ………….. this one?
A besides
B beside
C aside
D apart
5 We told the teacher that………………. . were not enough chairs in the classroom that day.
A the
B their
C there
D they
6 Had Peter been taken to hospital, he ………….. Survived.

A was going to
B will be
C would be
D would have
7 Bimmy is ………………… at Mathematics than Daliso

A best
B better
C more better
D more good
8 Mr Shawa is a good cook, …………… (add a question tag)

A isn’t she
B isn’t it
C is she
D doesn’t she

9 Have you washed all the…………… Clothes?

A Childrens
B children's
C childrens’
D childrens’s
10 Uncle Mushankwa bougnt us two…………………..

A pair of scissors
B pairs of scissors.
C pieces of scissors.
D scissors.
Part 3: Rewrites (5 marks)

Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instruction given. Do not change the
meaning of the sentences. Write your answers in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided
Example:
Begin: I do not nave………………………………………………..
The correct answer is: I do not have any Idea.
1 Thandiwe said that John had stolen her school bag

Begin: Thandiwe accused ………………………………………………………………………..
2 Sepo played in the netball match. She had an injured knee. Join the two sentences.
Begin: Although………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3 I like Livingstone better than Kitwe.

Begin: I prefer ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4 Somebody saw a lion on the farm.

Begin: A lion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5 You cannot travel to London unless you have a valid passport.

Begin: if ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Part 4 Cloze Passage (10 marks)

This question is in the Answer Booklet. Therefore, refer to the Answer Booklet in order to answer
this question.
SECTION B: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY 130 MARKS]

Read the passage and then answer the questions that follow.
1 Engineering is the profession that puts scientific knowledge to practical use, Engineers use
principles of Science to design structures, machines, and products of all kinds. They look for
better ways to use existing resources and often develop new materials. Engineers have had à
direct role in the creation of most of modern technology-the tools, materials, techniques, and
power sources that make our lives easier
2 The field of engineering includes a wide variety of activities. For example, engineering projects
ranges from the construction of huge dams to the design of tiny electronic circuits. Engineers
may help produce guided missiles, industrial robots or artificial limbs for the physical
handicapped. They develop complex scientific equipment to explore the reaches or outer
space and the depths of the oceans. Engineers also plan our electric power and water supply
systems, and do research to improve automobile, television sets, and other consumer
products. They may work to reduce environmental pollution, increase the world's food Supply
and make transportation faster and faster.
3 The history of engineering is the record of human ingenuity through the ages. Even in
prehistoric times, people adapted basic engineering techniques from things that were
available in nature. For example, Study sticks became levers to lift large rocks and logs were
used as rollers to move heavy loads. The development of agriculture and the growth of
civilisation brought about a new wave of engineering efforts, People invented farming tools,
designed elaborate irrigation networks and built the first cites. The construction of the gigantic
Egyptian pyramids at Giza during the 2500s B.C. was one of the greatest engineering feats of
ancient times. In ancient Rome, engineers built large aqueducts, bridges and vast systems of
roads. During the 2005 B.C. the Chinese erected major sections of the monumental Great Wall
of China.

4 Early engineers used such simple machines as the inclined plane, wedge, wheel and axle.
During the Middle Ages, a period in European history that lasted form A.D. 4005 to 1500s,
inventors developed machines to harness water, wind, and animal power. The growing
interest in new types of machines and new sources of power to drive them helped bring about
the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s and 1800s during which their role expanded rapidly.
5 Distinct branches of engineering began to develop during the Industrial Revolution. The term
civil engineer was first used about 1750 by John Smeaton, a British engineer. Mechanical
engineers emerged as specialists in industrial machinery and mining and metallurgical
engineers were needed to Supply metals and fuels. By the late 1800s, the development of
electric power and advances in chemical processing had created the fields engineering,
Professional schools began to be founded as the demand for engineers steadily increased.
6 Since 1900s, the number of engineers and of engineering specialties has expanded
dramatically, artificial heart, airplanes, computers, lasers, nuclear energy, plastic, spaces travel
and televisions are only a few of the scientific technological breakthroughs that engineers
helped bring about in this century.
Now answer the following questions.

Write your answers in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET provided
1 (Paragraph 1). ‘Engineering is the profession that puts scientific knowledge to practical use.’
The word 'engineering’ can be substituted with the word …………………
A art
B employment.
C skill.
D trade
2 (Paragraph 2) Complete the following sentence by filling in ONE WORD in each blank space.
The words must come from the paragraph and not elsewhere.
What (i) ____________ use are principles of (ii)_______________ to design products of all
(iii)____________such as machines and (iv)_______________

3 which of the following statements best summaries the main idea of Paragraph 2
A Both huge dams and tiny electronic circuits involve engineering.
B Engineers are of great importance
C Engineering covers various kinds of activities.
D Engineering helps people to deal with pollution.
4 According to Paragraph 3, engineering has been in existence since …………….

A 2500 BC.
B the growth of civilisation.
C prehistoric times.
D Ancient Rome.
5 (Paragraph 3) The development of agriculture and the growth of civilisation brought about all
these except:
A building of first cities.
B designing of irrigation networks.
C farming tools.
D Using study sticks as levers.
6 (Paragraph 3) When did the Chinese erect the major sections of the monumental Great Wall of
China?
A 2500s B.C.
B 200s B.C.
C 200s A.D.
D 2500s A.D
7 (Paragraph 4) The Middle Ages was from the century to the. century.
A 5th – 16th
B 6th – 17th
C 4th – 15th
D 3rd – 14th
8 (Paragraph 4) ‘The growing interest in new types or machines and new sources of power to
drive them helped………’. The word them refers to…………..
A Sources or power
B new types of machines.
C new sources of power,
D growing interest

9 (Paragraph 5) Professional engineering schools were founded because

A engineering became more sophisticated.
B It was advocated by John Smeaton.
C more and more engineers were needed.
D there were distinct branches of engineering.
10 (paragraph 6) which of the following is not the invention of the 20th century?
A plastics
B Levers
C Lasers
D Artificial heart
11 According to the passage, which three of the following statement true Write the letters of the
three true statements in the boxes in the Separate Answer Booklet provided.
A Engineering applies science to find solutions to practical Problems.
B Engineers have had an indirect role in the creation of most modern technology.
C Modern engineers use such simple machines as the inclined plane, wedge, wheels and axle.
D The Egyptian pyramids at Giza are huge.
E The field of engineering includes a narrow variety of activities.
F The Middle Ages lasted for 1100 years.
You must spell them correctly.
A Basic truth or rules (Paragraph 1) …………………………………………..
B Very small (Paragraph 2) …………………………………………..
C Hard or strong (Paragraph 3) …………………………………………….
D To join (Paragraph 4) …………………………………………….
E Not natural (Paragraph 6) …………………………………………….
End of Examination
Check Your Work Carefully.


Paper 2
SECTION A: Contextual Communication and Structure (30 marks)

Read the following questions and write the letter of the best answer in the Separate Answer
Booklet provided.
1 Your Grade Teacher always reminds you to study extra hard as a way of passing the Grade 9
examination. What would you tell your friend? My Grade Teacher says, “If I ... extra hard, I will
pass the Grade 9 examination.
A studies
B study
C will study
D would study
2 You accidentally knock a cup of coffee out of your friend‘s hand. What would you say?
A Are you all right?
B I am sorry.
C Take care!
D Watch out! [1]
3 You have not heard what your teacher has said. What would you say to your teacher politely? ..., sir.
A Your voice is low
B I don’t understand you
C I didn’t hear you
D I beg your pardon [1]
4 During the night, your father asks you whether you can hear something outside the house.
What would you say to refute this? I can‘t hear……………
A anything.
B nobody
C nothing.
D something.

5 Someone has given you a lift in his car. You have almost reached your destination. What would
you say? Can I ... there?
A be dropped
B drop out
C get off
D get out
6 Your cousin tells you that she has failed the Grade 12 examination. What would you say?
A I am sorry to hear that.
B Is it so? Condolences.
C May be you didn‘t study hard.
D That is very regrettable. [1]
7 Your neighbour, who is helping you to prepare for bible study, wants to know if you have
enough eggs for your guests. You have 12 eggs which are enough. What would you say? Yes, I
have
A a dozen eggs.
B a tray of epgs.
C a unit of eggs.
D half a dozen eggs. [1]
8 You are one of the prefects talking to a group of new Grade 8 learners. What would you say? I,
Moses Kasonde, ... one of your prefects.
A am
B are
C I am
D is [1]
9 Your grandfather has bought you a young goat for passing the Grade 9 examination. You are so
excited that you go round to show it off to your friends in the neighbourhood. What would you
say? Look! Grandfather bought a ... for me.
A calf
B cub
C kid
D kitten

10 You arrive late for class. What would you say? Sorry sir, I left my textbook at home hence, I
had to go back to ... it.
A carry
B fetch
C lift
D take [1]
In each of the following questions, re-arrange the words and phrases to make a correct sentence.
Ensure you punctuate each sentence correctly.
Write your answers in the Separate Answer Booklet provided.
Example:
On
of
Mansa
your
holiday
teacher
English
iS
in
Your teacher of English is on holiday in Mansa. OR Your teacher of English is in Mansa on holiday.
1 for everybody
enough
luckily
food
there was
[1]
____________________________________________________________________
2 grey car
she
a
beautiful
big
bought
metallic
[1]
____________________________________________________________________

3 sing
able
neither
he
was
nor
to
dance
[1]
____________________________________________________________________
4 nonsense
what
said
you
is
all
have
total
[1]
____________________________________________________________________
5 Mathematics
John
English
always
good
poor
but
at
was
in
[1]
____________________________________________________________________

Part 3 Rewrites (5 marks)

Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given.
Do not change the meaning of the sentences.
Example: The boys cleaned the classroom perfectly.
Begin: The classroom ........................................................
The classroom was perfectly cleaned by the boys. OR
The classroom was cleaned perfectly by the boys.
1 Both mother and father are not at home.

Begin: Neither ....................................................................................
2 Namakau presented the best poem.

Begin: The best poem ....................................................... .................
3 “I have been unfairly treated by my own son,” complained the old man.
Begin: The old man complained that ....................................................
4 Plwenda did not study hard, as a result, he failed all the examinations.
Begin: if Mwenda................................................................................
5 The teacher asked Namwinga where she was that afternoon.

Begin: “………………………………………………………………………..?” asked the teacher.
Part 4 Cloze Passage (10 marks)

This question is in the Answer Booklet.
Therefore, refer to the Answer Booklet in order to answer this question.
Read the following passage and in each blank space write the word that best completes the
sentence. You must write ONLY ONE word in each space. For example, in the first blank
space the best word is’ was ‘.
I lost most of my sight at birth when I (Example) was given harsh eye drops. During my teenage
years, (1)___________ became totally blind and sank (2) ___________a deep depression.
Blindness or serious visual impairment can (3) ___________ many causes, including injury
(4)___________disease. These may affect the eyes, the optic nerves or the brain. People

(5)___________lose much or all of (6) ___________sight often experience denial, grief and
fear. Many, though, learn to cope very (7) ___________and go on to lead satisfying (8) ______.
Eyes (9) ___________ normally our primary source of information about (10) __________
world around us. So, (11) ___________someone loses his sight, he comes to rely more heavily
(12) ___________ other senses — hear, smell, touch and (13) ___________.
According (14) ___________ the ‘Science America I ‘Magazine’, research on neuroplasticity
suggests (15) ___________ the brain has the ability to change (16) ___________ experience.”
The article adds: “A large body (17) ___________evidence shows when the brain (18) _______
deprived of input in one sensory modality, (19) ___________ is capable of reorganizing
(20)___________to support and augment other senses.”
SECTION B: Comprehension and Summary (30 marks)

Do not write on this question paper.
1 How do you feel when the thought of growing old comes up? it fills many with concern, anxiety
and even dread. This is because old age is usually associated with negatives, such as diminished
looks, a frail body, memory loss and chronic diseases.
2 However, the fact is that people differ greatly in the way they grow old. Some enjoy relatively
good health, physically and mentally, in their later years. Advances in medicine have enabled
others to treat or control chronic illnesses. As a result, in some countries, more and more people
are living longer and healthier lives.
3 Nevertheless, whether confronted with age-related problems or not, most people wish to grow
old gracefully. How can this be done? In part, doing so depends on our attitude, our willingness
and ability to adapt to this new phase in life. To help in these areas, let us consider some simple
and practical principles.
4 “Wisdom is with the modest ones.” In this context, 'the modest ones’ can refer to elderly ones
who recognise and come to terms with the limitations of their age, not trying to deny or ignore
them. Charles, 93, in “Brazil, is realistic when he says: “If you live long, you will have to grow
old. There is no way to turn back the clock.”

5 Being modest, however, in no way means adopting the defeatist attitude “I am old, and there is
nothing more for me.” Instead, a modest person shows wisdom, making the best of a situation.
6 Carrado, 77, in Italy, wisely says: “When you drive uphill, you just change gears and avoid stalling
the engine.” Yes, adjustments need to be made when someone grows older. Carrado and his
wife have developed a balanced approach to domestic chores, following a moderately relaxed
schedule to avoid feeling completely drained of energy at the end of the day. Narian, 81, in
Brazil, also has a down to earth approach to growing old. “I have learned to pace myself,” she
says. “I take short breaks between tasks when necessary. I sit down or lie down to read or listen
to music. I have learned to recognise and respect my limits.”
7 “Women should adorn themselves in appropriate dress, with modesty and soundness of mind.”
The expression ’appropriate dress ‘denotes balance and good taste. Barbara, 74, in Canada says:
“I try to look neat and clean. I don ‘t want to look dowdy with: ’I am old, I don‘t care what I look
like‘ attitude.” Fern, 91, in Brazil, says: “I buy some new clothes once in a while to boost my
spirits.” And what can be said about older men* “I try my best to look smart, wearing clean and
fresh clothes,” says Antonio, 73, in Brazil. Regarding personal hygiene, he adds: “I shower and
shave daily.”
8 On the other hand, it is important to avoid becoming concerned about your personal
appearance to the point of failing to exercise “soundness of mind‘. Bok-inn, 69, in South Korea,
has a balanced view about clothes. She says: “I am quite aware that it is not appropriate for me
to wear some of the clothes that I wore when I was young.”
(Adapted from the ’Watchtower’ of June J, 2015)

1 (Paragraph 1) Which one of the following is associated with old age?

A Anxiety
B Concern
C Dread
D Memory loss [2]
2 (Paragraph 2) In some countries, more and more people are living longer and healthier lives
because……………………………………………………….
A of advances in medicine to treat or control chronic illnesses.
B of the way they grow old.
C some enjoy relatively good health, physically and mentally.
D they do not suffer from chronic illnesses

3 (Paragraph 4) If you live long, you cannot avoid …………………

A dying.
B falling ill.
C growing old.
D using the clock.
4 Using the information from the passage, fill in the blank spaces of the table below:
Name of Sex Age Country of Views about old

person origin Age
Charles Male 93 (i)_________ There is no turning back
the clock
(ii) ________ (iii) ____ (iv) ____ (v) ________ Not appropriate to wear
clothes that I wore while
young
(iv) ________ Female (vii) ____ (viii) _______ T try to look neat and
clean
(ix) ________ (x) _____ (xi) _____ (xii) ________ Adjustment need to be
made when someone
grows older
(xiii) _______ (xiv) ____ 73 Brazil I shower and shave daily
(xv) ________ (xvi) ____ 81 Brazil I sit down or lie down to
read or listen to music.
Fem (xvii) ___ 91 (xviii) _______ T try my best to be smart.
[9]
5 (Paragraph 6) “When you drive uphill, you just change gears and avoid stalling the engine.”
This statement means that
A adjustments need to be made when someone grows older.
B Carrado and his wife knew how to drive.
C energy is drained by the end of the day because of changing gears. ,
D you should know how to change gears when driving uphill.
6 The main idea of Paragraph 7 is that ...

A many older people try to be neat and clean but fail.
B old age should not stop you from being neat and clean.
C time for being neat and clean is over because of old age.
D there is no more energy for being neat and clean.

7 According to the passage, which three of the following statements are true? Write the letters
of the three true statements in the boxes in the separate answer booklet provided.
A People grow old in the same way.
B To grow old gracefully depends on one‘s attitude, willingness and ability to adapt to the
new phase in life.
C A modest person is wise and makes the best of a situation.
D Charles is the oldest of all the people mentioned in the passage.
E There is need to balance between personal appearance and exercise.
8 Arrange the following names in alphabetical order. The first one has been for as an example.
Fern, Marian, Corrado, Barbara, Antonio, Bok-im, Charles.
(i) Antonio
(ii) ……………………………………………
(iii) ……………………………………………
(iv) ……………………………………………
(v) ……………………………………………
(vi) ……………………………………………
(vii) ……………………………………………
You must spell words correctly.
Meaning Word (one word only)
A Continues for a long time and cannot be

cured (Paragraph 1) …………………………………………………….
B One of the stapes of a process of

development or change (Paragraph 3) ………………………...................................
C Good sense and judgement based especially

on your experience life (Paragraph 4} …………………………………………………………
D Someone who believes that he or she will

not succeed (Paragraph 5) …………………………………………………………
E To mean something (Paragraph 7) …………………………………………………………. [5]
End of Examination!
Check Your Work Carefully.


Paper 2
SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE [30 MARKS]

1 You want to use your friend’s bicycle. What would you say?
A Can I lend your bicycle, please?
B May you lend me your bicycle, please?
C Will you borrow me your bicycle, please?
D Will you lend me your bicycle, please?
2 Your sister falls down and hurts herself. What would you say?
A Are you alright?
B Are you injury free?
C Be careful my sister.
D I am sorry for that.
3 Your teacher asks you whether you have already seen the Victoria Falls.
What would you say? I have never ………. to the Victoria Falls.
A been
B being
C Was
D went
4 You escort your mother to the airport. On the way, you want to know when the plane will
leave the airport. What would you say? When will the plane take………………...
A away?
B oft?
C out?
D up?

5 As you cross the Kafue River, you see a lot of hippos. You call your younger brother on phone.
What would you say? I am looking at a ... of hippos in the Kafue River.
A herd
B pride
C school
D troop
6 You are walking with your mother's brother and meet a friend. What
would you say? Please, meet my…………………………..
A aunt.
B cousin.
C grandfather.
D uncle.
7 Your friend wants to know what happened to Mwale and Lupiya after
they assaulted you. What would you say?................ have been arrested.
A All
B Both
C Some
D Two
8 Your Headteacher is entering the school hall to address you. As the prefect on duty, what
would you say to all the learners seated? Let's all…………………..
A be upstanding!
B keep standing!
C stand!
D stand up!
9 You are invited at the place marked X and going to the University of Tawo. The driver asks you
where the university is. What would you say?

A At the roundabout, take the fourth turn on your eft and the university is on your right
B At the roundabout, take the third turn on your left and the university is on your left.
C At the roundabout, take the second tum on your left and the university is on your right.
D At the roundabout, take the third tum on your left and the university is on your right.
10 Your mother is annoyed with you because she thinks you are just playing
with water. What would you say? I am repairing the ………………….
A dripping tap.
B leaking tap.
C running water tap.
D water from the tap to stop.

Read the following sentences. In the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKLET
provided, write the letter of the sentence that is correctly written.
Example:
A I like the rain season.
B I like the rainy season.
The correct answer is B.
1 A Mushabati enjoyed at the party.

B Mushabati enjoyed the party.
2 A Answer the letter as soon as possible.

B Reply to my letter as soon as possible.
3 A Pamela is good at Mathematics.

B Pamela is good in Mathematics.
4 A She likes eating fruit.

B She likes eating fruits.
5 A Pack your car at the Post Office.

B Park your car at the Post Office.
6 A Your belt is loose; tighten i

B Your belt is lose; tighten it

7 A Our team beat their team.

B Our team won their team.
8 A Kaumba got lost in the forest.

B Kaumba lost his way in the forest.
9 A She is not coming, is she?

B She is not coming, isnt she?
10 A John is the cleverest boy in their dlass.

B John is the most clever boy in their class.

Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given. Do not change the
meaning of the sentences. Write your answers in the SEPARATE ANSWER BO0KLET provided.
Example:
Begin: I do not nave ........................................
The correct answer is: I do not have any idea.
1 He ran away as soon as he heard the sound of gunshots

Begin: Immediately .. ………………………………………………………………………….
2 She is such an honest girl that she rarely tells lies.

Begin: She is so ……………………………………………………………………………..
3 "Where is my money?" he asked.

Begin: He asked ………………………………………………………………………………………..
4 Her dress is more beautiful than mine.

Begin: My dress. ...........................................................................................
5 Not until she sees him, will she agree to marry him.
Begin: If …………………………………………………………………….
Part 4: Cloze Passage (10 marks)

This question is in the Answer Booklet. Therefore, refer to the Answer
Booklet in order to answer this question.

SECTION B: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY [30 MARKS]

1 Each one of us owes it to our spouse, children and friends to be as happy as we can be. Anyone
can be unhappy; it takes no courage or effort. True achievement lies in struggling to be happy.
2 The concept that we have to work at happiness comes as news to many people. we assume it
is a feeling that comes as a result of good things that just happen to us; things over which we
have little or no control. But the opposite is true: happiness is largely under our control. It is a
battle to be waged and not a feeling to be awaited.
3 To achieve a happier life, it is necessary to overcome some obstacles, three of which are:
Images of Perfection, "Missing Tile" Syndrome and Comparison with Others.
4 Almost all of us have images of how life should be. The problem, of course, is that only rarely
do people's jobs, spouses and children live up to these imagined ideals. In my family, for
example, no one had ever divorced. So when my wife and I divorced after five years of
marriage and three years after the birth of our son, I considered myself failure. I after
remained but confided to my wife, Fran, that I couldn't shake the feeling that my family life
had failed. After I had got rid of the image of a perfect' family, I became happy.
5 One effective way of damaging happiness is to look at something and concentrate on the
smallest flaw. It is like looking up at a tiled ceiling and concentrating on the space where one
tile is missing. A bald man told me that whenever he entered a room, all he saw was hair. Once
you have determined what your missing tile ls, explore whether acquiring it will really make
you happy. Then do one of three things: get it, replace it with a different tile or forget about it
and focus on the tiles in your life that are not missing.
6 Most of us compare ourselves with anyone we think is happier than us. I once met a young
man who struck me as particularly successful and happy. I considered him one of those lucky
few for whom everything went effortlessly right. Later on, he told me that there was a terrible
disease that was torturing his wife. I felt like a fool for assuming nothing unhappy existed in his
life.
7 I have spent years studying happiness and one of the most significant Conclusions I have
drawn ls this: here is little correlation between circumstances of people’s lives and how happy
they are. A moment's reflection should make this obvious. We all know people who have had a
relatively easy lite yet are essentially unhappy. And we know people who have suffered a great
deal but generally remain happy. The first secret is gratitude. A happy people are grateful. we
tend to think that being unhappy leads people to complain, but it is truer to say that
complaining leads to people becoming unhappy. The second secret is realizing that happiness
is a by-product of something else. The most obvious sources are those pursuits that give our

Ivies purpose like anything from studying Insects to playing football. The more passions we
have, the more happiness we are likely to experience
8 Whatever your philosophy, It should Include this truism: if you choose to find the positive in
almost every situation, you will be blessed and if you choose to find the awful, you will be
cursed. As with happiness itself, this is largely your decision to make.
(adapted from "Happiness is a Serious Problem by Danni’s Prager)
Now, answer the following questions

1 According to Paragraph 1, our spouse, children and friends can ...

A be true achievement.
B make us happy.
C owe us to be happy.
D take courage or effort.
2 (Paragraph 1) "Anyone can be unhappy: it takes no courage or effort." In

this sentence, the word "i" refers to……………………..
A anyone.
B courage or effort.
C happiness.
D unhappiness.
3 (Paragraph 2) Complete the following sentence by filing in ONE WORD in each blank space.
The words must come from Paragraph 2 and not elsewhere.
To (i) ………………………… people, the (ii)………………... that (iii)………………… has to be worked for
comes as (iv) …………………..
4 According to Paragraph 3, comparing oneself to someone is …………...

A a solution to happiness.
B an achievement in happiness.
C an obstacle to happiness.
D an obstacle to success.

5 (Paragraph 4) "The problem, of course, is that only rarely do people's jobs, spouses and
children live up to these Imagined ideals." The word 'rarely can be replaced by all of the
following Words except…………………….
A barely.
B frequently.
C hardily.
D seldom.
6 (Paragraph 4) The author and his wife had their son in the ... year of their marriage.
A fifth
B fourth
C second
D third
7 (Paragraph 4) Fran was the author's..

A Son.
B second wife.
C first wife.
D daughter
8 (Paragraph 5) What can be said about the bald man mentioned in the passage?
A He focused on what he didn’t have.
B He liked to see other people's hair.
C He was jealous of other people's hair.
D There was something wrong with his eyes.
9 (Paragraph 7) What is the relationship between complaining and being unhappy?

A Being unhappy leads to complaining.
B Complaining and being unhappy are unrelated.
C Complaining and being unhappy lead to happiness.
D Complaining leads to being unhappy.
10 We can deduce from paragraph 8 that for one to be happy, one should be ……… in life.
A assertive
B indifference
C negative
D pessimistic

11 According to the passage, which THREE of the following statements are TRUE? Write the
letters of the THREE TRUE statements in the boxes in the SEPARATE ANSWER BOOLET
provided.
A Happiness is largely out of our control.

B Many people compare themselves with people they think are happier than them.
C Many people know that we need to work for happiness.
D The author's unhappiness was due to an image of perfection.
E There are more than three obstacles to achieving a happier life
F Only our spouse, children and friends can make us happy
You must spell your answers correctly.
A A person one is married to

(Paragraph 1) …………………………………………….
B Barriers to something (Paragraph 3) …………………………………………….
C Thankfulness (Paragraph 3) …………………………………………….
D Things one strongly likes
(Paragraph 7) …………………………………………….
E Extremely bad or unpleasant
(Paragraph 8) …………………………………………….
END OF EXAMINATION!

ANSWERS FOR GRADE 9 ENGLISH P2 – 2015 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

Part 1: Contextual Communication (10 MARKS)
1.C 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.A 10.A

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

1. Nandala asked, “what offence have I committed?”
2. Before going to church, he made a cup of tea.
3. The boy, who we always borrow his football, is a footballer.
4. Both the permanent secretary and the minister did not know about the teachers strike.
5. If you hurry, you can buy the medicine before the drugstore closes.
Part 4: Cloze (10 marks)
1. Without 6. Have 11. From 16. in
2. Right 7. In 12. many 17. been
3. As 8. Of 13. that 18. the
4. Underdeveloped 9. Is 14. To 19. and
5. Their 10. Between 15. 20.

1. C 2. (i). attractive (ii). Defiant (iii). Young (iv). Fashion
3. A 4.D 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. A. C, F 11. D
12. A. curious B. Incarceration C. stooped D. imprisoned

E. meticulous
ANSWERS FOR GRADE 9 ENGLISH P2 – 2016 INTERNAL

Part 1: Contextual Communication (10 MARKS)
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. B 9. D 10. C

1. Just moved 4. Spent 7. Has found 10. Studied
2. Was offered 5. Works 8. Have been roaming
3. Knew 6. Did 9. Leaving

1. If we trained hard enough, we wouldn’t have lost the match.
2. That is
3. Little did Geoffrey know that he won the jackpot.
4. As soon as the wedding celebration was over, the bride ran away.
5. Peter was such a lazy boy that he sat under a mango tree the whole day.

1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C, E, F 7. A
8. i. overall ii. The iii. That iv. V. on vi. Thigh
9. i. America ii. Asao iii. Determined iv. Diabetes

v. Diseases vi. Impaired vii. Insulin viii. Variety
10. A. prone B. nutrition C. occurs D. resistance

E. examine

SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE (30 MARKS)

Part 1: Contextual Communication (10 marks) 10 x 1
1. A 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. C
Part 2: Tense Recognitions (½ x 10) 5 marks. All words must be correctly spelt.
1. are working 4. ran 7. had eaten 10. would not have

2. pretending B. hid 8. had torn
3. was told 6. started 9. Being
Rewrite (5 marks ) 5 x 1
- One mark for each answer that is completely c0rrect.
- No half mark
- Spelling must be correct
- Ignore missing commas and final full stops.
- Ignore any unnecessary additions so long as they themselves are correct and so long as the
whole sentence is correct and has the same meaning.
1 …. you provide your own lunch, you cannot come for the picnic.
2 …. is ... tired that she cannot study.
3 ... had they entered the house than it started raining. Or
.. did they enter the house than it started raining.
4 ... coming to school late, Mutinta sleeps in class.
5 ... not to fail the exam that day.

Part 4: cloze passage ( 10 marks) 20 x ½

All answer must be correctly spelt. The use of capital letters is acceptable
1. Have 6. that 11. increasing 16. rise
2. Come 7. itself 12. Therefore/Consequently 17. however / nevertheless
3. caused/generated 8. both 13. From /on 18. fall
/brought from/on 9. reason/point 14. Are 19. as / while
4. the 10. the 15. down 20. either
5. others
SECTION B
COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY (30 MARKS)
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D
6 2 Preparations for the ceremony
3 Forms of entertainment
4 Types of food for the ceremony
5 The Lubanza day and the arrival of the chief
7 The stage performances
7 A, D, F (in any order)
8 (i) Preparation of shelters (ii) The day before the ceremony
(iii) Dancing (iv) Drumming
(v) Singing
9 C
10 Spelling of the words must be correct.
A Populace
B Subjects
C Salutation
D Reciprocal
E Ecstatic


1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. D
Part 2: Grammar (5 marks) 10 x ½

1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B
Part 3: Rewrite (5 marks ) 5 x 1

1. Thandiwe accused John of having stolen her school bag.
2. Although Sepo had an injured knee, she played in the netball match.
3. I prefer Livingstone to Kitwe.
4. A lion was seen on the farm.
5. If you do not have a valid passport, you cannot travel to London. OR
If you have a valid passport, you can travel to London
SECTION B
1. D
2. (i) engineers (ii) science (iii) kinds/sorts (iv) structures
3. B 4 C 5 D 6 B
7 A 8 B 9 C 10 B
11 A, D, F
A Principles
B Tiny
C Study
D Link

E Artificial
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B
Part 2: Grammar (5 marks) 5 x 1

1 Luckily, there was enough food for everybody.
2 She bought a big, beautiful, metallic grey car.
3 Neither was he able to sing (dance) nor dance (sing). Or

He was neither able to sing (dance) nor dance (sing)
4 What you have said is total nonsense
5 John was always good at Mathematics but poor in English OR

John was always poor in English but good at Mathematics.
Part 3: Rewrites (5 harks) 5 x 1

1 Neither mother nor father is at home OR Neither father nor mother is at home.
2 The best poem was presented by Namakau.
3 the old man complained that he had been unfairly treated by his own son.
4 If Mwenda had studied hard, he would not have failed all the examinations OR
If Mwenda had studied hard, he would have passed all the examinations.
5 ”Where were you this afternoon, Namwinga?” asked the teacher.

Part 4: Cloze Passage (10 marks)

SECTION B
1 D 2 A 3 D
4 (i) Brazil (ii) Bok-im (iii) Female
(iv) 69 (v) South Korea (vi) Barbara
(vii) 74 (viii) Canada (ix) Carrado
(x) Male (xi) 77 (xii) Italy
(xiii) Antonio (xiv) Male (xv) Marian
(xvi) Female (xvii) Female (xviii) Brazil
5 A
6 B
7 B, C, D
8 (ii) Barbara
(iii) Bok-inn
(iv) Charles
(v) Corrado
(vi) Fern (viii} Marian
A chronic
B phase
C wisdom
D defeatist
E denotes


1 C 2 B 3 D 4 C
5 A 6 C 7 D 8 A
9 D 10 C “
Part 2: Tense Recognitions (½ x 10) 5 marks. All words must be correctly spelt.
Part 2: Tense Recognition (5 marks) 10 Y */2
1 was going
2 had heard
3 conducted
4 went
5 was given
6 would present
7 woke
8 was leaving
9 had had
10 was waiting/had been waiting
Part 3: Rewrite (5 marks ) 5 x 1

1 The school uniform is worn by all the learners in Zambian schools.
2 The sports teacher told me to go home and collect my sports attire.
3 If we had been invited, we would have taken part.
4 Chipo is too sick to walk home.
5 Before going out to play, Mapalo prayed.

SECTION B
1 C [2]
2 C [2]
3 D [2]
4 B
5 D
6 (i) determined
(ii) refrain
(iii) hands
(iv) unruly
(v) lesson
(vi) guilty
7 C
8 B
9 A
10 B, C, F (in any order)
A intentional
B institution
C condemned
D permanently
E magnified

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SUCCESS IN ENGLISH JUNIOR VOL. 1 LAURENT MUSONDA – laurentmsnd@gmail.

VOLUME ONE - 1ST EDITION – JULY - 2021

THIS ENGLISH BOOKLET WILL HELP YOU TO:

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EXAMINATION COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE (30 MARKS)

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Part 2: Grammar (5 marks)

1 A The seating arrangement was very good.

2 A My father enabled me to travel to Solwezi by air.

3 A Your wrist watch is the same like mine.

4 A “I have eaten, “sad Samson,“ but still need more food.”

5 A Either you or he are coming with me.

6 A William is so weak to lift the box.

7 A She was wearing very nice shoes at the party.

8 A The man denied ever helping the thief to escape.

9 A Unless you study hard, you will pass the examination.

10 A We are now all here, are we?

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Part 3: Rewrites {5 marks)

2 He made a cup of tea, then, went to church.

3 The boy is a footballer. We always borrow his football.

Part 4: Cloze Passage {10 marks)

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SECTION B: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY (30 MARKS)

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Now, answer the following questions.

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8 (Paragraph S) What was the reversal of the usual African scenario?

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EXAMINATION COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE (30 MARKS}

A Musonda is shorter than Mweene but taller than Likezo.

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Part 2: Tense Recognition (5 marks)

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Part 3 Rewrites (5 marks}

2 Musonda cannot do any better than this.

3 Geoffrey did not realise that he had won the jackpot.

Part 4 Cloze Passage (10 marks}

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SECTION B: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY (30 MARKS)

SHORT THIGHS HAVE INCREASED RISK OF DIABETES

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7 (Paragraph 8) The length of the thigh.

8 (Paragraph 9) Fill in the blank spaces of the following paragraph.

9 Write the following names in alphabetical order.

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SECTION A: CONTEXTUAL COMMUNICATION AND STRUCTURE [30 MARKS}

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Part 2: Tense Recognition (5 marks)

Part 3: Rewrites [5 marks}

2 Mapato is very tired. Therefore, she cannot study.

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3 As soon as they entered the house, it started raining.

4 Mutinta comes to school late and also sleeps in class.