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Bucalevu Secondary School

Trial 1 Year 12 Examination 2016

ENGLISH
Time Allowed: Three Hours (An extra ten minutes is allowed for reading this paper.)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your answers in the Answer Book provided.
2. Write your FEMIS Number on the front page of your Answer Book.
3. If you use extra sheets of paper, be sure to show clearly the number of the question(s)
being answered and attach each sheet securely in your Answer Book at the appropriate place.
4. There are four sections in this paper. Sections A, B and C are compulsory. Note the
choices in Section D.

SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS
Section Guidelines Total Suggested Time
Marks
Writing
A Question 1: Formal Writing 15 55 minutes
Question 2: Personal Writing 10
Both questions are compulsory
Comprehension and Summary
B Question 3: Comprehension 15 45 minutes
Question 4: Summary Writing 5
Both questions are compulsory
Language
Question 5: Grammar and Vocabulary 15
Questions 6 – 9: Varieties of English 10 25 minutes
C For Varieties, answer any two questions from the
four questions given.

Literature
D Answer two questions: one each from any two of 30 55 minutes
the three genres.
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SECTION A: WRITING [25 marks]

Answer both Questions 1 and 2.

QUESTION 1 FORMAL WRITING (15 marks)

(Spend about 30 minutes on this question.)

Write about 200 words on one of the topics (a) – (g) given under the headings, Expository
Essay, Speech, Letter and Report.
In marking, the examiner will be looking especially for the use of an appropriate register,
originality of ideas, logical organisation, correct paragraphing, relevant linkages, expression
and style.

Expository Essay

Either (a) Sports do reinforce the values of our society.

Or (b) Cultural tolerance brings peace.

Or (c) People with special needs should not be confined to special homes or state
institutions.

Or (d) Self-employment is the solution to poverty.

Speech

Or (e) You are the District Nurse at Vesa. The Matani Mothers’ Club at Vesa has invited you
to their monthly rally and to speak on the topic :
Lifestyle diseases can be avoided.
Write the text of your speech.

Letter

Or (f) Your name is Sina Chong or Jason Bula and your address is 63 Eel Street,
Suva. You are the Chairperson of your Neighbourhood Watch Zone.
Write a letter to the Commissioner of Police, Central Police Station, Suva,
inviting him to be the Chief Guest at the opening of your Crime Awareness Week. In your
letter, state:

• an issue you want him to address.

• the programme of the Opening day.
• a request for specific assistance.

Layout your letter appropriately.

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Report

Or (g) Write a report entitled: The Movement of Fiji Residents

(1999 – 2012).

Resident Arrivals and Departures

Year Arrivals Departures

199
80,425 89,115
9

200
70,122 82,695
0

200
74,302 84,890
1

200
93,330 99,255
2

200
92,643 103,767
3

200
93,469 93,720
4

200
99,992 108,817
5

200
110,246 121,425
6

200
110,121 120,254
7

200
108,823 124,086
8

200
113,000 125,058
9

201
120,701 128,127
0

201
123,318 131,733
1

201
121,823 131,833
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Source: Embarkation and Disembarkation Cards - Department of Immigration

You may write the report under the following headings:

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• Introduction
• Causes of Residents Migration
• Analysis for the fourteen-year period.
• Recommendations
• Conclusion

SECTION A (continued)

QUESTION 2 PERSONAL WRITING (10 marks)

(Spend about 25 minutes on this question.)

The theme of this Question is Marine Conservation.

Write about 200 words on one of the topics (a) – (e) given below. Each requires writing in a
particular register for a particular audience.

If you choose option (a) use the following name and address; Lionel Reef (boys) or Sharon
Chand (girls), 6 Buabua Road, Yawalo.

Either (a) Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper, expressing your views on
people’s ignorance in protecting the marine ecosystem.

Or (b) Write an imaginative essay titled : A day in the life of a shellfish.

Or (c) Write a diary entry about a fishing trip with your family.

Or (d) Write a conversation between two friends after attending a Workshop on how to
conserve marine resources.

Or (e) Write a letter to a friend relating the awareness workshop that was carried out by the
Marine Biologist from USP during the weekend in your village.

Or (f) Using one of the photographs on page 5 to guide you, write about the theme in any
style of your choice.
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Source: Hawksbill turtle. Photo Christopher Bartlett

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SECTION B: COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY WRITING [20 marks]

Answer both Questions 3 and 4.

QUESTION 3 COMPREHENSION (15 marks)

(Spend about 30 minutes on this question.)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

POPULATION AND FOOD SUPPLIES

In some parts of the world, malnutrition is due rather to unbalanced diets and badly prepared food
than to actual shortages. Because the value of proteins is not understood by some people, their diet
is often grossly unbalanced. As a result, they suffer from deficiency diseases. This reduces their
ability to work efficiently. The whole thing is a vicious circle because the people are underfed or
ill-fed, they have no reserves of physical strength so they are more easily weakened by disease and
lack energy thus they cannot work efficiently and agricultural productivity suffers. Inadequate
production completes the circle, so the people must then go hungry.

Breaking the circle is no easy task but it must be done, for it is in those parts of the world, such as in
Africa, South-West Asia, Monsoon Asia and Latin America, where people are underfed, that
increased food production is failing to keep up with the annual increase in population. Unless
something can be done to change these conditions, famine and disaster are likely to be the ultimate
result.

Although millions of people in different parts of the world are crying out for food, we frequently
read of huge surpluses elsewhere, perhaps of grain in North America or of fish in England. The
question appears: why cannot these surpluses be used to feed the hungry? They could, but often
there are certain difficulties in the way. Although a particular country might be generous and give
some of its surplus away, as the United States has often done, a country, like an individual, must
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Adapted from : General Certificate English, Etherton, 2001.

SECTION B (continued)

QUESTIONS

A. Multiple Choices

Choose the best answer and write the letter of your choice in the Answer Book.

1. The phrase grossly unbalanced (line 3) refers to

A. foods which are badly prepared.

B. the lack of knowledge on proteins.
C. people who are badly malnourished.
D. diets which lack in protein and nutritional foods.

2. The writer refers to the circle as vicious (line 4) because it

A. only affects poor countries.

B. continues a cycle of more problems.
C. affects world population.
D. increases food surplus.

3. Which of the following is not a common feature of the countries referred to in paragraph
2?
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A. they are heavily populated

B. they can control their population
C. their people are underfed or ill-fed
D. they are economically disadvantaged

4. The term aggravated (line 22) is synonymous to the word

A. compounded.
B. improved.
C. reduced.
D. solved.
( 4 marks)

B. Sentence Completion
Complete the following sentences in your Answer Book using the ideas
given in the passage. Try to use your own word(s) where possible.

5. The author suggests that there may be famine and disaster because
___________________________________________ and
_________________________________. (2 marks)
SECTION B (continued)

6. As mentioned in the passage, the two countries which have surpluses

are ______________________ and _________________________.
(1 mark)

7. A country …… must earn its keep (line 18) means that countries
which produce goods
_______________________________________________________.
(1 mark)

8. Foods rich in proteins that are not part of the world surpluses are
_________________________ and _____________________________.
(1 mark)

9. The mention of Denmark (line 27) in the passage shows that this
country______________________________________________________
_____________. (1 mark)

C. Open-ended
Use your own words as far as possible to answer the questions given below.
Write complete sentences.
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10. Give two reasons why surpluses of food cannot always be sent where they
are needed most. (2 marks)

11. State the contrast mentioned in paragraph 3. (1 mark)

12. Why has the writer used the word urgently in line 34 ? (1 mark)

13. What is the writer’s opinion on the problem of population and food
supplies? (1 mark)

QUESTION 4 SUMMARY WRITING (5 marks)

(Spend about 15 minutes on this question.)

Summarise lines 20 to 30 from the Comprehension passage in about 80 – 90 words.

SECTION C: PART I: LANGUAGE USAGE [25 marks]

Answer both Questions 5 and 6.

QUESTION 5 GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (15 marks)

(Spend about 15 minutes on this question.)

A. Proof Reading
Each of the following sentences has an error. Identify the error and beside it, write the
correction. Do not write out the whole sentence.

1. The new devise will make work easier.

2. An earthquake lives a devastating effect on the environment.

3. “Whose yelling?” asked the teacher.

4. The choir sung two different compositions during the concert. (4 marks)

B. Agreement
Choose the correct word from the pair given in brackets to complete the sentences given
below by writing the correct word in the Answer Book.
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1. A great difficulty of the English Language __________________ in the

pronunciation. (lie /lies)

2. Acres of farmland __________________ ruined by the recent flood. (was/were)

3. Neither the cake nor the scones __________________ to me. (appeals/appeal)

4. The reason for his/her action __________________ clear. (seems/seem)

(4 marks)

C. Confused Pairs
Choose the correct word from the pair given in brackets to fill in the blank spaces in
the sentences below by writing the correct word in the Answer Book.

1. Many crimes today are __________________ by unemployed youths.

(perpetrated/perpetuated)

2. “I can never __________________ to such a request,” the Principal told the

teachers. (ascent/assent)

SECTION C (continued)

3. We are __________________to make mistakes when we are tired. (liable/libel)

4. The team’s __________________ in the final match riled up many spectators.

(loss/lose)
(4 marks)

D. Part of Speech

For each of the questions given below, write your answer in the Answer Book

1. Underline the verb(s) and circle the pronoun(s) in this sentence.

He is concerned about the high rate of inflation.

2. Use an adverb to complete this sentence.

The teacher spoke _________________ to the students who did not attend his class.

(3 marks)
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SECTION C (continued)

PART II REGISTER STUDY (10 marks)

Answer any two questions from Questions 6, 7, 8 and 9.

QUESTION 6 LANGUAGE OF NEWSPAPER REPORT (5 marks)

Study the sample given below and answer the questions that follow.

Dealing with children

LITIA CAVA

THE Education Ministry is worried about the increasing issues faced by Fijian
children, says Education Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy.

"The home environment also plays the key role in issues that our children are
faced with,"Dr Reddy said.

"Moral education, religious education and good mannerisms all begin at home and
therefore, parents must take responsibility for this," Dr Reddy said.

Dr Reddy said the ministry would spend time and resources to educate parents on
how they should engage with their children.

"Parental engagement is mandatory in the overall growth and development of the

child. Our children must have the faith and the trust in us to share their feelings
and thoughts."
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Source: The Fiji Times Wednesday, 27 July 2016.

Questions

1. What is the purpose of the extract? (1 mark)

2. Quote an example of a reported speech. (1 mark)

3. Comment on the headline and state whether it has any bearing on the actual article.
(2 marks)

4. Quote an example of a non-linguistic feature (not already mentioned in any of your

answers above). (1 mark)

SECTION C (continued)

QUESTION 7 LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE (5 marks)

Study the sample given below and answer the questions that follow.
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Source: www.lessonplanet.com

Questions

1. Who is the target audience of this extract? Quote a line to support your answer.
(1 mark)

2. (i) What is the tone used in the text? (1 mark)

(ii) Mention ONE way in which the tone mentioned in (2)(i) above is achieved.
(1 mark)

3. Name another two science features (not mentioned already) found in this sample and
give an example for each. (2 marks)

SECTION C (continued)

QUESTION 8 LANGUAGE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (5 marks)

Study the sample given below and answer the questions that follow.

FIJI ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

TENDER No MR 42/2012

Caterpillar Generator Stator Rewinding – 725Kva

The Fiji Electricity Authority invites sealed tenders for the rewinding of the 725Kva (580KW)
Generator Stator at the FEA’s Cawaira Power Station in Labasa.

Interested bidders are to contact the Supply Chain Department at the FEA Head Office Suva on
phone 3224360 for collection of tender specification.

This tender closes at 4.00 p.m on Wednesday, 21st March, 2012.

Two (2) hard copies of Tenders in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as –

“Tender No. MR 42/2012 – Caterpillar Generator Stator Rewinding – 725k/VA” must reach –
The Secretary – Tender Committee, Fiji Electricity Authority, Private Mail Bag, Suva; and be
deposited in the Tender Box located at the Fiji Electricity Authority Head Office, 2 Marlow
Street, Suva; by no later than the above stipulated date and time.

All late tenders, unmarked envelopes and envelopes without bidder’s name and address on the
reverse will be returned to the tenderers.

The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted as the successful bid.
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Source: The Fiji Sun, 16 March, 2012.

Questions

1. What is the purpose of this notice? (1 mark)

2. (i) Quote a jargon used in the sample. (1 mark)

(ii) Explain its importance. (1 mark)

3. Identify and explain two non-linguistic features typical of the register used in the
sample. (2 marks)

SECTION C (continued)

QUESTION 9 LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS (5 marks)

Study the sample given below and answer the questions that follow.

Our ref: #223

Dear Mr. Davis:

Outstanding Invoice

Our records show that you have an outstanding balance dating back to January, 2015. Your
January invoice was for $445.00 and we have yet to receive this payment. Please find a copy of
the invoice enclosed.

If this amount has already been paid, please disregard this notice. Otherwise, please forward us
the amount owed in full by March 1st, 2015. As our contract indicates, we begin charging 5%
interest for any outstanding balances after 30 days.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We hope to continue doing business with you in the
future.

Sincerely

Miriam Matana
Miriam Matana
Accountant
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Source: www.englishclub.com. , 2015.

Questions

1. The tone of the above sample is _____________ in order to ensure that the customer
does not feel _____________. (1 mark)

2. An example of a sentence that contributes to the tone identified in question 5 above is

_____________________________________________________. (1 mark)

3. The use of dates in the above extract is to __________________________.

(1 mark)

4. The main sentence structure in the above extract is the use of ____________ and the
reason for its use is to _____________________________________. (2 marks)

SECTION D: LITERATURE [30 marks]

(Spend about 65 minutes on this section.)

Answer two questions, one each from any three of the following: POETRY, PROSE and
DRAMA You should write about 150 words for each of your three answers. In your answers,
give the names of the authors and the titles of the texts you refer to. All questions answered
must make close reference to the texts.

QUESTION 10 PROSE (15 marks)

With reference to the short stories chosen, answer one of the options (A) to (E) in your
Answer Book.

EITHER (A) Other Worlds

“Most authors write on conflicts that affect people’s lives.”

Choose two short stories from Other Worlds and for each,
(i) describe a conflict between two characters. (4 marks)
(ii) explain how the conflict in (i) above affects the lives of people in the story.
(3 marks)
(iii) discuss how the conflict is resolved. (3 marks)

OR (B) Other Worlds

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“Authors are quite imaginative and this is often revealed in their

stories.”

Select two short stories from Other Worlds and for each,
(i) explain how true the above statement is. (4 marks)
(ii) discuss two techniques of writing that you think bring out this imagination
effectively. (6 marks)

OR (C) ) I Heard the Owl Call My Name

“Mark Brian was a blessing to the people of Kingcome.”

With reference to I Heard the Owl Call My Name,

(i) discuss any three reasons why Mark Brian was a blessing to the people of
Kingcome. (6 marks)
(ii) explain any two messages you learnt from Mark Brian’s character.
(4 marks)

SECTION D (continued)

OR (D) Any Novel or Non-Fiction Prose

“A good writer often includes an ending that arouses emotional
feelings on the readers.”

With reference to a novel or non-fiction prose work you have studied,

(i) describe the ending of the story. (2 marks)
(ii) discuss how you felt after reading the ending of the story. (4 marks)
(iii) if you are to change the ending of the story to arouse a different feeling, describe
your new ending. (4 marks)

QUESTION 11 POETRY (15 marks)

With reference to the poems chosen, answer one of the options (A) to (D) in your Answer
Book.

EITHER (A) Possibilities

“Poets normally write poems that evoke different feelings in readers.”

Choose two poems from Possibilities and for each,

(i) comment on the effect the poem has on you.
(6 marks)
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(ii) discuss a theme of the story that you would like young people to learn
from.
(4 marks)

OR (B) Possibilities
“The vision of life conveyed by poets gives readers a sense of belonging.”

Choose two poems from One World Poets and for each,
(i) explain the vision of life conveyed by the poet. (6 marks)
(ii) discuss how that vision of life gives you a sense of belonging. (4 marks)

OR (C) The Work of Any Poet

Poems show a realistic view of life.

Choose two poems and for each

(i) discuss one realistic view of life, and (4 marks)
(ii) examine how two poetic devices bring these views to the fore. (6 marks)

SECTION D (continued)

OR (D) The Work of Any Poet

“Powerful messages can be clearly conveyed by the use of different stylistic
features.”

Select two poems by the same poet and for each,

(i) describe any two stylistic features used by the poet. (4 marks)
(ii) discuss how these features bring out the powerful messages. (6 marks)

OR (E) Reading a Poem

Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow.

TWO WORLDS

30 January, 1948

The dust of tombs and temples

In ancient stones

Some old glory, remnant of a golden age?

Might speak a word or two

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SECTION D (continued)

Instead I mourn the dying

Of a small man who gave breath

To freedom: wrote many words

But died with two, pierced by lead.

He leaves a goodness in my heart

And that half empty glass

So full of light;

He still binds, blesses

With his amazing love

How his heart must have bled

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Questions

I. Explain why the poet gave the title “two Words’ to the poem. (3 marks)

II. What is the spider (verse 2) a symbol of? (2 marks)

III. What is the setting of the poem? (2 marks)

IV. What is the overall mood of the poem? (1 mark)

V. In what ways does the poem have a positive ending? (2 marks)

SECTION D (continued)

QUESTION 12 DRAMA (15 marks)

With reference to the play chosen, answer one of the options (A) to (E) in your Answer
Book.

EITHER
(A) Any Play
“Plays must be acted to be understood.”

With reference to any play you have studied,

(i) comment on the statement above. (5 marks)
(ii) state two reasons why you would recommend this play to young
people in your society. (5 marks)

OR
(B) Any Play
With reference to any play you have studied,

(i) describe the scene which had an impression on you. (Do not use the
scene referred to in E.) (4 marks)
(ii) explain your reaction to that scene. (3 marks)
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(iii) discuss an issue the playwright is conveying to you through that

scene. (3 marks)

OR

(C) Any Play

“The beauty of a play is that it conveys important moral values to the

audience”.

With reference to a play you have studied, discuss two important moral values
you have learnt from this play.

SECTION D (continued)

OR
(D) Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Read the excerpt given below and then answer the questions that
follow.

X: No, this was he, Messala,

But Cassius is no more. O setting sun
As in thy red rays thou dost sink tonight,
So in this red blood Cassius’ day is set.
The sun of Rome is set. Our day is gone;
Clouds, dews, and dangers come; our deeds are done.
Mistrust of my success hath done this deed.

Source: Pacific Shakespeare, 1981.

Questions

(i) Who is X ? (1 mark)

(ii) Cassius sends X for a mission. What is that mission? (1 mark)

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(iii) Quote a ‘pun’ used in the extract. (1 mark)

(iv) Explain the meaning of the ‘pun’ identified in (iii) above. (3 marks)

(v) According to the excerpt, what causes the death of Cassius? (2 marks)

(vi) Explain what day symbolises in the above excerpt? (2 marks)