EXAMINATION NO. (N\SG66 /os = THE MALAWI NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD 2011 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION ENGLISH Subject Number: M052/1 Thursday, 7 July Time Allowed: 1h 10 mins 8:30-9:40 am PAPER I (60 marks) Instructions 1. This paper contains 8 pages. Please check. 2. Before beginning the examination, fill in your Examination Number on the answer sheet. 3. This paper has 60 Multiple Choice questions. You should answer all questions on the answer sheet provided. 4, Each question carries one mark. Show your answer on the answer sheet. Sample Question Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that gives the same meaning as the words in bold letters in the following sentence The actress was highly praised, Funny enough, she said that she did not like soft soap A. acting B. bathing C. flattery D. comments The correct answer C to the sample question is then marked like this ef@e on the answer sheet as shown below: SAMPLE QUESTION cA2cB 2 m@ecD> a #8 CAREBICCAc Ds TAREB3cG3cD3 om ‘2 CAACBICCILDI cAICBIECIcO3 -_ a CAacBaco3cDa 3¢B3 62 eD) PLEASE DO NOT TURN OVER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. © 2011 MANEB Turn over/...2011 EXAMINATION NO. S66 [OCT Page 2 of 8 M052/] Instruction: Answer all questions. Questions 1 to 18 In each of the following questions, choose the word(s) (A, B, C or D) that best complete(s) each of the sentences. a I was scared death when I saw the python. A of B. with CG) wv D. about He plunged the pool and asked his friend to do likewise. A. at B. into Cc. over D in Ihave never read about it. I just take it trust. A. on B. with Cc in D. to The boy asked a question that was not relevant what we were discussing. A. on B, to c about D. with After the civic awareness campaign, the community the dangers of child labour. A. understands B._ will understand Cc is understanding D. understood 6. 10. We would have responded if she us. A. __ has invited B. invites Cc. willinvite D. _ had invited While the guests___the lights went out. A. are eating B. _ had been eating C) were eating D. _ have been eating The workers would have given up if they A. — were threatened B) _ had been threatened C. are threatened D. _ have been threatened Be on your guard and never get drug business. A. mixed up in B) mixed up with C. mixed with D. mixed in The car suddenly with screeching brakes A. pulled down B. _ pulled round © pulled up D. pulled away Continued...2011 il. 12. a3, 15. 16. ‘The entertainment prefect was told to the video set every night. A. lockin B, lockup C. lock off D. lock away As soon as we saw the fire, we tried to ‘A, putitoff B. _ putitdown C. _ putit out D. _ putitaway ‘When you make a mistake neatly using a ruler. A, cross it away B. cross it over C. cross it through D) cross it out When I told him that his request had been accepted, his face A. litover B) litup Cc. lit out D. lit through ‘The student permission to go out of the school campus. A) _ obtained B. acquired C. secured D. earned One___at the man gave me the impression that he was excited, A. stare (B.) glance C. peep D. gaze EXAMINATION NO. S666 /O5S____ Page 3 of 8 M052/1 17, The drunkard _ along the road. A. _ staggered B. marched © © strolled D. __ limped 18, The sewing machine had to be for cleaning. A. demolished B,) detached C. dismantled D. dissected Questions 19 to 22 In each of the following questions, choose the part of speech (A, B, C or D) that best describes each of the underlined words in the sentences. 19. The work was so exhausting that we could not finish it. adverb B. noun Cc. verb D. adjective 20. Thabo found the earring while he was digging A. preposition (B) conjunetion C. adjective D. adverb 21. Mr Banda has worked for the company since 1980. A. adverb B. conjunction C) _ preposition D. pronoun 22, The angry group forcefully made its way through the locked gate. ) adverb adjective noun verb >) DOH Continued/..EXAMINATION NO. S666 [ORS 2011 Page 4 of 8 baa Questions 23 to 25 21, gee sermon In each of the following questions, A. noun clause, complement of choose the order of adjectives (A, B, C ‘remember’ _ or D) that best completes the sentence. B, _ adverb clause, modifying remember 23. ‘It was moment. adjective clause, qualifyin, A. ‘along unbelievable o ‘they? m : B. een cee eof . iB ‘remember’ unbelievable long (C. along embarrassing unbelievable D. an unbelievable long embarrassing 24, They published the story of the writer. (A) young creative Malawian B. Malawian young creative C, creative young Malawian D. Malawian creative young 25. — Thoko found the bull ina field. (A) vast rectangular grazing B. grazing vast rectangular C. rectangular vast grazing D. __ vast grazing rectangular Questions 26 to 30 In each of the following questions, choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best describes and gives the function of the underlined phrases or clauses. 26. We are approaching the time he disappears. (A) — adjective clause, qualifying ‘time’ B, noun clause, in apposition to ‘time’ C. adverb clause, modifying ‘approaching’ D. noun clause, object of ‘approaching’ 28, _ Iwill sell my house to whoever ‘A. _ adjective clause, qualifying eae? B. _ adverb phrase, modifying ‘will sell” C,’ noun clause, object of ‘to’ D. _ noun phrase, object of ‘will sell’ 29. Ifyou need the invigilator’s help do not hesitate to raise your hand. A) _ noun clause, subject of ‘do not hesitate’ B, _ adverb clause, modifying ‘do not hesitate” C. adjective clause, qualifying “hand? D. noun clause, object of ‘do not hesitate’ 30. Tadala wants to be a musician, A. adverb clause, modifying ‘wants’ B. noun clause, complement of “wants? C. adjective phrase, qualifying ie “Tadala’ (D/ _ noun phrase, object of ‘wants’ Continued),EXAMINATION NO.:_ SCE los — a 2011 Questions 31 to 36 SMOULDERING CHARCOAL by Tiyambe Zeleza 31. What picture does the first chapter in “Smouldering Charcoal” paint about life'in Njala village? A. violence and alcohol abuse B, poverty and squalor C. political instability and oppression D. _ over-population and poor health 32. —_Ntolo’s revelation that he had seen his father when the landlord came to collect money is a sign of A. honesty among Mchere’s children. B. _ lack of respect among Njala’s children. C. arrogance among Mchere’s children. D__ irresponsibility in Mchere as a father. 33. What does the arrest of the school teacher of Njala for failing to buy party uniform reveal about the regime? A. __ Itis intolerant. B. _ Itis independent C. _Itdoes not promote education. D. _ Itis oppressive Page 5 - 34. Who informs Chola about the 5. 36. impending strike at Nkate Bakery? A. Mchere Catherine ~ Denga D. Dambo How would one describe Mchere’s attitude towards the impending strike? A. _ indifferent B. supportive C. fearful D) cautious Which of the following incidents brings out Mchere’s strong character? A, Ntolo’s illness the strike at Nkate Bakery the hunger strike in prison the Chairman’s refusal to take Ntolo to hospital B. fe D. LOOKING FOR A RAIN GOD AND OTHER SHORT STORIES FROM. AFRICA selected and introduced by Ian Gordon Questions 37 to 40 THE MUSIC OF THE VIOLIN by Njabulo Ndebele =~ 37. Who is Teboho? A. Vukani’s music teather B. Vukani’s friend C. Vukani’s sympathizer D. Vukani’s sister Continued/ « ditt ii we.2011 38. 39. EXAMINATION NO.:_S666/0¢ Page 6 of 8 Which word best describes the character of Vukani’s parents? ignorant insensitive cruel ungrateful Why do Vukani’s parents opt for a violin and not a guitar? It is the most wonderful a instrument. B.__Itis a symbol of modemity and high social status. C. __Itis more expensive than D. Pa the guitar. Itis easier to learn than the guitar. Why does Vukani’s mother mention so many musicians as she asks Vukani to play the violin? A. to show off her knowledge of music B, _ togive Vukani a variety to choose from C. to show that she can play the violin herself. D, to show that the violin is not an ordinary instrument Questions 41 to 45 UNCLE BEN’S CHOICE by Chinua Achebe 41. Who is the narrator of this story? Uncle Ben’s friend Uncle Ben himself Uncle Ben’s wife a woman Uncle Ben found in his house voe> 42. 43. 45. M052/1 How could Uncle Ben be described asa traditionalist? (A) He believes in love potions. B. He does not drink local beer. C. He does not go to a Roman Catholic church. D. He stops visiting a German doctor. Which of the following words best describes Uncle Ben’s character? A. cunning B. ° generous C. proud (D) pompous What would happen if Uncle Ben chose “Mami Wota”? A. Hewas going to have many children. B. He was going to be very rich but without a wife and children, C. He was going to lose his job. D, He was going to tun into a spirit. “.. but for every rule there must be an exception ...” Which of Uncle Ben’s rules was to have an exception at this particular time? A. not allowing a handshake to pass the elbow B. _ noteating food cooked by women of Umuru C. _ notallowing women to come to Uncle Ben’s house D. drinking one type of beer at a time Continued/.jtes bette Only skeletons remain. I sat on the rock, throat D. Idesired you that moment. 47. Which of the following themes is The actors go their separate best portrayed in the poem? ways. “a A. growing up es B. violence against women 51. Which of the following images is q childhood presented in stanza one? DB mother’s love A. wedding procession % B. _ funeral procession 48. Which word in the poem is used (© actors ina play < as a symbol of pain and suffering? D. religious festival oe A. walked B. arduous 52. What is the poem about? (C: — Golgotha funeral D. _ gmeling death weddingEXAMINATION NO. S666 /oso__ M0527 2011 Page 8 of 8 1 iestions 53 to 60 F on i 57. _ Which of the following best ROMEO AND JULIET by William. describes Juliet’s replies to her Shakespeare mother when she sees her in tears ae fter Tybalt’s death? 53. Who does Romeo inform about in ee oct his intentions to marry Juliet? Gh spastic A. Benvolio Ce ectirs B. Mercutio i ie C. Old Capulet Dap (D, Friar Lawrence 58. Who assists Juliet to escape the is? 54, Why does Friar Lawrence agree ge ae to unite Romeo and Juliet? B. Lady Capulet /B> He believes their marriage Ct tae will end the feuding of OF Pa Latent: their families. ? B, _ He sees them as suited to 59. Which of the following best describes each other . Old Capulet’s character as he arranges C. He believes the two are truly Juliet’s marriage to Paris? in love with each other. A. selfish, cunning and D. It is his duty as a priest to courageous wed couples. B. strong, crafty and : ional 55. What makes Romeo feel that his praca love for Juliet has weakened his oF one eae courage? AL the death of Tybalt D. unpredictable, mature and proud B. — Mercutio’s cursing of the 60. What does Lady Capulet’s desire Montagues to have Romeo killed show? C. the wounding of Mercutio A the justficaion of D. _ his failure to make peace avensiag Telio’s"eane between Mercutio and Tybalt B) the depth of the hatred 56. Which of the following themes panes the Capulets and best describes Romeo’s attitude eo Momagues when he is informed about his C. her dislike of the union ameter cnt? between Romeo and Juliet 4) “blind love” D. that she is not satisfied ee cirishness” with Prince Escales’ ruling C. “ungratefulness” D. “pride” END OF QUESTION PAPER NB: This paper contains 8 pages.