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Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Soil erosion is a problem that causes concern world widely. This is because it has very bad effects on the areas
concerned.
The causes of soil erosion are many and varied. Deforestation is the one major cause of soil erosion. People cuts
down forests for various reasons. For example for fire wood and construction purposes. They may also cut
down trees in order to make room for cultivation where land is scarce and to get timber for commercial
purposes.
Poor farming practice is also the cause of soil erosion. Overcropping is one of the poor farming methods. In
many places, the same types of of crops are grown on the same place over the years, without any attempt to
replace used up nutrients. These crops use up the soil nutrients and leave the soil loose and vulnerable to erosion
by wind. People who cultivate on hillsides or sloppy areas also contribute to soil erosion. When such areas are
cultivated, the vegetation cover is removed and the soil is left bare. During the rains, running water easily
washes away the soil down to the lowlands.
In many places, people tend to overgraze. Many animals are reared on small pieces of land. The animals eat
vegetations and leave the land bare. This makes it easier for the agent of soil erosion to carry away the soil.
The new development in agriculture and in proved methods of farming has helped in preservation of soil
erosion. In the sloppy areas, cover plants such as sweet potato vines are grown. The farmers practice contour
farming and terracing. These methods ensure the running water does not carry away the soil to the lowlands.
Crop rotation and meaningful intercropping should be practiced as they help to prevent soil, few animals should
be grazed in a plot of land to ensure that overgrazing does not take place.
Afforestation is another measure used to control soil erosion, where forests have been cleared by man or fines,
new trees are planted. The roots of these trees hold the soil and protect it from agents of soil erosion.
Questions
(i)
Suggest a suitable title for this passage
(ii)
From the passage, mention two causes of soil erosion
(iii)
From the passage, explain three ways of preventing soil erosion
(iv)
With reference to the passage above, explain in why people cut down trees?
(v)
From the passage above, why Afforestation is said to be a major control of soil erosion? (Give two
points)
Red and summarize the following passage into two (2) clear sentences.
The human brain is an expanded bulb structure made up of two hemispheres the right and left. It is spongy
matter consisting of many tarts, each with its special function. Messages from different parts of the body are
sent to the brain for processing. Thereafter they are sent to various parts of the body to perform different tasks.
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Much,
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Many,
Little,
Some,
Any,
A lot of,
Enough
By,
Of
(i)
Was there ________ trouble in my absence?
(ii)
He knows __________ German.
(iii)
There is _________ possibility of their reaching the station on time.
(iv)
There is _________ water in the well
(v)
Hamisi died _________ the deadly disease currently known as HIV/AIDS
Change the verbs in brackets into their appropriate tenses.
(i)
The sun (shine) __________ everyday
(ii)
They (go) __________ to church last Sunday
(iii)
I have just (write) __________ the exams
(iv)
She (be) _______ carrying now
(v)
Sir Papaa (have) __________ been arrived to school.
Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.
(i)
Had she heard the noise, she would have opened the door. (Begin: She would have ________if
____________
(ii)
If Juma comes, I will go with him (change into conditional sentence type two II)
(iii)
If he came early in the morning, we would plan how to manage this job. (change into conditional
sentence type one I)
(iv)
Mwl. Komba is too fat to win the race. (re-write using so that)
(v)
We want to go, we have enough money to get there. (use: Not only .. but also)
Complete the following sentences with MUCH and MANY
(i)
How _________ does sugar cost?
(ii)
How ____________ money do you want
(iii)
Not __________ doctors can live in villages
(iv)
Africa has ______________ problems.
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
Answer question 8, 9 and two of the four given alternatives in 10.
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Re-arrange the following five sentences into a logical sequence to make a meaningful paragraph by writing the
corresponding number in the answer sheet provided.
A. The match was between Lugeye secondary school and Kongoro secondary school
B. Lugeye secondary school scored two goals while the opponents were through
C. At 5:00PM, another match started between the staff members of Lugeye secondary school and Kongoro
staff members
D. It was a nice Friday, when Lugeye secondary school had a friendly match.
E. The match started with strive competition between the students of Lugeye secondary school and Kongoro
secondary school.
Match the items in LIST A with the responses in LIST B to make meaningful sentences by writing the letter of
the correct responses beside the items.
LIST A
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(ii)
(iii)
LIST B
A. Was present at his birthday party
B. See me to the bus stand
C. You will pass the exams
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And sapped.
Your glance sister,
Is to me the measure,
Of the heat of the dough,
In my pocket.
Never are passions cool,
To you I am now a tool,
And all my wage is now the force,
I ride on your throbbing kisses.
It is you I accuse,
Because you lone is lose,
And you only touch me,
With the tenderness that asks,
Where my wallet is.
It is to you dada,
That my pen tears the pan,
For I only see your love,
Focused on my purse,
With your passions,
Chasing may bank account.
Questions
(a) What is the poem about?
(b) Does dada in this poem have a true love to the personal?
(c) What does the poet mean by the word dada?
(d) What is the mood o the poet?
(e) How many stanzas are there in the poem?
(f) What are the possible themes in the poem?
12. Use two poems you have read, comment on how the poet analyses themes to reflect the societies.
13. Suggest lessons which can be drawn from two plays you have read under this section. Give for lessons from
each play).
14. The HIV/AIDS pandemic spreads like a burning fire in the forest. Verify this statement by using one novel
you have read.
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We create our tomorrow by what we dream today Says Papaa.