THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours Year: 2024

Instructions.

1. This paper consists of sections A, 13 and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries sixteen (16) marks, section B fifty four (54) marks and section C carries thirty (30) marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink.
5. Communication devices and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the Examination room.
6. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (16 Marks) 

Answer all questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i) - (x), 4pose the correct answer from the, given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.

(i) The term adjacent is synonymous to

1. behind 
2. Beside 
3. near
4. besides 
5. in front of

(ii) Ally told Mary that, lie preferred studying in the morning. If Mary preferred the same, how would she refer back to Ally's statement?

1. So would I 
2. So am I 
3. So have I
4. So could I 
5. do I

(iii) Why is R.S .V .P important in an invitation card? 

1. It specifies the date of an event
2. It shows the contacts of the hosts
3. It shows the venue of an event
4. It shows the deadline for contributions
5. It specifies the contact address for replies

(iv) As a dictionary user, how can you easily locate a word on a dictionary page?

1. Use the table of contents
2. Use the word class
3. Use the words on top of a dictionary page
4. Use example sentences
5. Use the meaning and pronunciation of the word

(v) Which sentence shows a repeated action?

1. She has already helped people
2. She is always helping people
3. She helped people
4. She will help people
5. She should help people

(vii) Which sentence is the past progressive of "The students will write the test on Friday."

1. The students were writing the test on Friday .; .
2. The students will be writing the test on Friday
3. The students have been writing the test on Friday
4. The students are writing the test on Friday
5. The students had been writing the test on Friday

(viii) The following sentences ask for opinions except:

1. What do you suggest about this issue?
2. Why do you think school rules are irrelevant?
3. What is your view about family life education?
4. Do you have a trip for family planning issues?
5. Why do you support her ideas about African values?

(ix) Damas lent Sylvia ten thousand shillings. Which will be the correct question to ask Sylvia about his money?

1. Where is that ten thousand shillings you lent me?
2. Where are the ten thousand shillings you borrowed from me?
3. Where is the ten thousand shillings I gave you?
4. Where is that ten thousand shillings you borrowed from me?
5. Where are the ten thousand shillings I borrowed you?

(x) The sentence, "The Mathematics test was extremely difficult; nevertheless, Pili earned a good grade" means that

1. The test was not well set
2. The difficulty contrasts with Piles performance
3. Pili is not hardworking
4. Pili's performance is extremely doubtful
5. Mathematics is not as easy as other subjects

2. Match the reservations made in List A with their corresponding settings in List B by choosing the correct answer and write its letter in the answer booklet provided.

SECTION B (54 Marks) 

Answer all questions in this section.

3. Describe the following concepts as they are used in interpreting poems:

1. Poet
2. Persona
3. Verse
4. Stanza
5. Tone
6. Rhyme

4. For items (i) - (vi), construct one sentence based on the guidelines provided:

1. Simple present tense
2. Future perfect tense
3. Future continuous tense
4. Past perfect tense
5. Present continuous tense
6. Past Continuous Tense

5. Complete each of the sentences by indicating what will be done in the future by each person provided in (i) — (vi). Example: A teacher is going to teach tomorrow.

1. A barber
2. An ambassador
3. A butcher
4. A clerk
5. A cartographer
6. A chandler

6. My father's grandfather is Baraka who is married to Atupele. They got two children, Amani and Furaha. Furaha got married to Ally, and they were blessed to have three children, Halima, Maringo and my father Majaliwa, who is the youngest in their family. I, Changarawe, am the only child in my family.

Questions:

1. Who is Changarawe to Atupele? '
2. Who is Halima to Baraka?
3. How does Furaha relate to Atupele?
4. Who is Majaliwa father?
5. Why is Baraka Majaliwa's grandfather? 
6. Who is Furaha to Changarawe?

7. Complete the sentences in (i) — (vi) by providing an appropriate article for each.

1. I bought ___________orange at the market.
2. Armstrong landed on____________moon in 1952.
3. Here is_____________man that I told you about.
4. toy that I bought for my child was stolen.
5. I saw a woman at the bus stop.___________woman is now playing tennis.
6. sun is rising from north.

8. Write each of the give expressions in (i) — (vi) in indirect speech.

1. Emillian said, "My mother has a cramp in her stomach."
2. Sophia said, "I easily contract infectious diseases."
3. Victor said, "My young brother went into convulsions yesterday."
4. Salma said, "I have got earache."
5. Abdul said, "My uncle suffered serious injuries when his car went off road and ran into a tree."
6. Hassan said, "I ache all over my body."

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two (2) questions in this section.

LIST OF READINGS FOR QUESTIONS 9 - 11

NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES

• A Wreath for Fr. Mayer - S. N. Ndunguru (1977), Mkuki na Nyota
• Unanswered Cries - Osman Conteh, Macmillan
• Passed Like a Shadow - B. M Mapalala (2006), DUP
• Spared - S. N. Ndunguru (2004), Mkuki na Nyota
• Weep Not Child - Ngugi wa Thiong'o (1987); Heinemann
• The Interview - P. Ngugi (2002), Macmillan

PLAYS

• Three Suitors One Husband - O. Mbia (1994), Eyre Methuen
• The Lion and the Jewel - W. Soyinka (1963), OUP
• This Time Tomorrow - Ngugi wa Thiong'o (1972), Heinemann
• The Black Hermit - Ngugi wa Thiong'o (1972), Heinemann

POETRY

• Songs of Lawino and Ocol - O. p'Bitek (1979), EAPH
• Growing up with Poetry - D. Rubadiri (Ed) (1989), Heinemann
• Summons - R. Mabala (1960), TPH

9. Read the following poem then answer the questions which follow:

My Mom

Morn, my love is immeasurable 

Towards you, my only one 

When I become older

You will not be starving

For I will be there by your mighty side

And this miserable life 

Will no longer be there will tell my brothers

That we owe you good life 

Our only one.

Questions

1. Explain four themes portrayed in the poem by giving an evidence.
2. State two messages conveyed by a poet.

10. Verify the assertion that, "Conflicts in the society destruct individuals' character either physically or mentally." Give three points from each play you have read.

11. 'A betrayer is not a betrayer unless he/she breaks an agreement.' Prove this contention referring to two novels you have read. Give three points from each novel.