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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
313/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) This paper consists of six questions.
b) Answer ANY FIVE Questions in the answer booklet provided.
c) All questions carry equal marks
d) Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and that no
questions are missing.

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QUESTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL

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1. a.Describe the first account of creation according to (Gen 1-2-3) (7mks)
b. State the meaning of the Biblical accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 (7mks)
c.Outline six lessons Christians learn about work from the Genesis stories of creation (6mks)

2. aExplain seven ways in which God’s power is demonstrated in the deliverance of the
Israelites from Egypt to the promised land (7mks)
b.Outline the reasons why the exodus was important to the Israelites (7mks)
c.In what ways are the Ten Commandments important to the life of Christians today (6mks)

3. a.Outline the circumstances that led to the Mt. Carmel contest. (7mks)
b.Give six conditions that made it difficult for prophet Elijah to stop idolatry in Israel (6mks)
c.State seven ways in which Christians enhance true worship of God today. (7mk)

4. a.Outline the importance of prophets in the Old Testaments (8mks)

b.Explain how God Would punish the people of Israel according to prophet Amos (7mks)
c.Identify FIVE problems which have resulted from the freedom of worship in Kenya today
5mks

5. a.Explain how Nehemiah solved the problem he experienced as the Governor of Judah (6mks)
b.Outline the stages followed in the renewal of the covenant during the time of Nehemiah (7mks)
c.Give seven lessons that political leaders can learn from Nehemiah’s leadership in Kenya
today. (7mks)

6. a.Explain FOUR ways in which initiates were prepared for adult life in Tradition Africa
Communities. (8mks)
b.Outline FIVE importance of African moral values (5mks)
c.Give SEVEN factors that have undermined the role of traditional African specialists (7mks)

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) This paper consists of six questions.
b) Answer ANY FIVE Questions in the answer booklet provided.
c) All questions carry equal marks
d) Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions
are missing.

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1. a. Outline prophet Jeremiah’s prophecies about the messiah. (Jeremiah23: 5-6) 6mks
b. Describe the events that led to the singing of Benedictus. 7mks
c. Give seven reasons why Christians sing in a church service today. 7mks

2. a. Narrate the raising of the widow’s son at Nain (Luke 7:11 -17) 8mks
b. Describe the incident in which Jesus calmed the storm. (Luke 8:22-25) 7mks
c. State five lessons that Christians learn about Jesus from the raising of Jairu’s daughter.
5mks

3. a. Why did Jesus ride on a colt as He entered the city of Jerusalem. 6mks
b. Describe the main events that followed the death of Jesus. 8mks
c. Give the role that is played by Christians in a burial ceremony today. 6mks

4. a. Outline peter’s message about Jesus during the day of Pentecost. 7mks
b. Describe the unity of believers as expressed in the image of the body of Christ. 8mks
C. How do Christians express the New Testament teachings on unity of believers. 5mks

5. a. State the importance of leisure 7mks

b. Explain seven factors that have led to misuse of drugs in Kenya. 7mks
c. Give six reasons why Christians condemn idleness in the society today. 6mks

6. a. Explain seven ways in which Christians can contribute towards the maintenance of law
and order in the society. 7mks
b. Give reasons why it is important to have laws in a country. 7mks
c. What is the role of Christians in the national elections. 6mks
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HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
311/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

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INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a)This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C
b) Answer all questions in section A, Three questions in section B, and Two questions in Section C.
c) Answers to all questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.
d) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

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SECTION A SECTION B SECTION C
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SECTION A (25MKS)
1. Identify the branch of history that deals with control systems in the society. (1mk)
2. Identify one community in Kenya which belongs to the Southern Cushitic group. (1mk)
3. State one political function of the Oloibon among the Maasai during the 19th century. (1mk)
4. Apart from Fort Jesus, name the other monument built by the Portuguese at the Kenyan coast.
(1mk)
5. State two ways in which Christianity undermined African culture. (2mks)
6. Identify the main reason for the formation of the inter-party parliamentary group (I.P.P.G) of
1997. (1mk)
7. Identify two education commissions established in Kenya before independence. (1mk)
8. Mention the treaty that brought to an end the scramble for and partition of East Africa. (1mk)
9. State one way in which national integration has promoted economic development in Kenya.
(1mk)
10. State two ways in which the rule of law is maintained in Kenya. (2mks)
11. Highlight two reforms that resulted from the Lyttleton constitution of 1954. (2mks)
12. Identify two pillars of Nyayo philosophy. (2mks)
13. Identify two situations when the office of the president may become vacant in Kenya. (2mks)
14. Identify two types of land ownership in Kenya. (2mks)
15. State the composition of the County Executive Committee. (2mks)
16. State one function of the supreme court of Kenya. (1mk)
17. Give two functions of the commission on revenue allocation in Kenya. (2mks)

SECTION B (45 MARKS)

18. a Identify five reasons that led to the migration of the Luo from their original homeland to the
present day Kenya. (5mks)
b) Describe the political organization of the Maasai during the pre-colonial period. (10mks)

19. a) State five reasons for the Portuguese success in the conquest of the Kenyan coast. (5mks)
b) Explain five social effects of the Indian Ocean trade on the people of Kenya up to 1500AD.
(10mks)

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20. a) Outline five challenges experienced by the European settlers in Kenya during the colonial
period. (5mks)
b) Explain five consequences of colonial land policies on Africans in Kenya. (10mks)
21.a) State five challenges that have contributed to the high illiteracy levels in Kenya since
independence. (5mks)
b) Discuss five factors that have facilitated industrialization in Kenya since independence. (10mks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

22.a) State three functions of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
(3mks)
b) Outline six challenges that Kenya encountered in the search for a new constitution. (12mks)

23. a) State three objectives of devolution. (3mks)

b) Explain six functions of the National Assembly in Kenya. (12mks)

24. a) Identify three stages in the law making process in Kenya. (3mks)
b) Explain six reasons why it is important for the National government to prepare a budget
annually in Kenya. (12mks)

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HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
311/2
PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a)This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C
b) Answer all questions in section A, Three questions in section B, and Two questions in Section C.
c) Answers to all questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.
d) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

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SECTION A SECTION B SECTION C
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 SECTION A (25mks)
1. Identify one branch of history. (1mk)
2. Name the tools made by Homo erectus during the second phase of the Stone Age period. (1mk)
3. Name two types of dwellings used by the early man during the Stone Age period. (2mks)
4. State one method of irrigation used in ancient Egypt. (1mk)
5. Identify one effect of the development of steamships. (1mk)
6. State two ways in which Agrarian revolution contributed to rural urban migration. (2mks)
7. State two disadvantages of using petroleum as a source of energy. (2mks)
8. State the main contribution of Dr. Christian Bernard in the field of medicine. (1mk)
9. Identify two ways in which direct democracy is practiced. (2mks)
10. Name the chartered company that administered Southern Rhodesia during the process of
colonization. (1mk)
11. State the main reason why Samon Toure fought the French in the 19 th century. (1mk)
12. Give two ways through which the attainment of independence in Ghana contributed to the
liberation of other African countries from colonial rule. (2mks)
13. Name the political movement that led the Mozambicans in the struggle for independence. (1mk)
14. Name two member countries of Commonwealth who were not under the British colonial rule in
Africa. (2mks)
15. State two ways in which the British government has ensured the independence of the judiciary.
(2mks)
16. Identify the policy adopted by Tanzania during the Arusha Declaration of 1967. (1mk)
17. State two ways in which a person may become a member of the House of Lords in Britain.
(2mks)
SECTION B (45MKS)
18.a) State three ways in which poor transport and communication has contributed to food shortages
in third world countries. (3mks)
b) Explain six factors that led to Agrarian Revolution in the USA. (12mks)

19a) State five developments that have taken place in road transport since 1750AD. (5mks)
b) Explain five factors that have undermined the effectiveness of telecommunication services
today. (10mks)
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20. a) State five ways through which slaves were obtained during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
(5mks)
b) Explain the challenges that faced Trans-Saharan traders. (10mks)

21.a) State five terms of the Berlin Conference. (5mks)

b) Explain the effects of the Shona Ndebele war (Chimurenga) of 1896-1897. (10mks)

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

22.a ) Give reasons why united states of America was reluctant to join the first world war during the
initial stages. (3mks)
b) Explain the challenges that faced the League of Nations. (12mks)

23.a) Identify three financial institutions of African Union (AU). (3mks)

b) Explain six economic challenges facing African Countries since independence. (12mks)

24. a) State three responsibilities of the state governments in the United States of America. (3mks)
b) Explain the duties of the Prime Minister in Britain. (12mks)

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GEOGRAPHY
312/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2¾ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
b) Sign and write date of examination in the space provided.
c) This paper consists of TWO sections A and B
d) Answer ALL questions in Section A. In section B answer QUESTION 6 and any other TWO.
e) Answer all questions in English.

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SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE SCORE
A 1–5 25
B 6 25
25
25
TOTAL SCORE 100
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)
1. (a) Give two evidences supporting the Nebula Cloud theory on the origin of the earth. (2marks)
(b) The diagram below represents the revolution of the earth.

Give three climatic conditions in Europe when the earth is in position R. (3marks)
2. (a) Give two forces that may cause faulting process. (2marks)
(b) Describe how a block mountain is formed through compressional forces. (3 marks)
3. (a) What is natural vegetation? (2 marks)
(b) Identify the temperate grassland in the following countries
- Argentina (1mark)
- South Africa (1 mark)
- Australia (1 mark)
4. (a) Name two types of tides. (2marks)
(b) State three conditions necessary for formation of a beach. (3marks)
5. (a) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

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(i) Name the features marked
X (1 Mark)
Y (1 Mark)
Z (1 Mark)
(ii) Identify two processes through which the feature marked X is formed. (2 marks)

SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section.
6. Study the map of Tambach 1:50,000 (Sheet 90/3) provided and answer the following
questions.
(a) i) What is the title of the map extract (1 mark)
ii) Name two methods that have been used to represent relief in the area covered by the map
(2 marks)
iii) Name two human features found in grid square 8681 (2 marks)
(b) (i) Give the longitudinal extent of the area covered by the map. (2marks)
(ii) What is the grid declination shown on the map? (1 mark)
(iii) Measure the length of the dry weather road near Kaptagat Forest in kilometers (2 marks)
(c) i) Draw a square measuring 8cm by 8 cm to represent the area bounded by eastings 85 and 87
and northings 79 and 81 (1 marks)
(ii) In the square show:
• Hill
• Dry weather road
• Air photo principal point (3 marks)
(d) Describe the drainage of the area covered by the map (5 marks)
(e) Citing evidence from the map, explain three factors which have favoured cattle rearing in the
area covered by the map (6 marks)

7. (a) What is climate (2 marks)

(b) (i) Explain two effects of climate change on the physical environment. (4 marks)
(ii) State four characteristics of the hot desert climate. (4 marks)
(c) Using a well-labelled diagram, explain the formation of anabatic winds. (5 marks)
(d) (i) Define micro climate. (2 marks)
(ii) Explain four human activities that can lead to aridity and desertification. (8 marks)
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8. (a) Identify two types of earthquake waves. (2 marks)

(b) (i) Describe two ways in which the strength of an earthquake is measured. (4 marks)
(ii) State three human causes of earthquakes. (3 marks)
(c) Explain four effects of earthquakes on physical environment. (8 marks)
(d) Students from Karatina School carried out a field study of an area affected by earthquake.
(i) Identify three effects they noticed on human environment. (3 marks)
(ii) State three advantages of collecting information in the area using photographs? (3 marks)
(iii) Give two problems they are likely to experience (2 marks)

9. a) i) Distinguish between the river system and river interfluves (2 marks)

ii) Give three types of river erosion. (3 marks)
b) i) What is a waterfall? (2 marks)
ii) Give four types of waterfalls. (4 marks)
c) Describe each of the following drainage patterns.
i) Dendritic pattern (4 marks)
ii) Trellis pattern (4 marks)
d) Your class is required to carry out a field study on the lower course of a river.
i) Give three advantages of dividing the class into groups. (3marks)
ii) List three features the students would identify. (3marks)

10. a) i) Define the term ‘leaching’. (2 marks)

(ii) State two factors that contribute to the leaching of soils. (2 marks)
b) (i) Explain how laterization (ferrallization) occur. (6 marks)
(ii) State three types of soils degeneration. (3 marks)
c (i) Explain four ways in which vegetation protects the soils and prevents soil erosion. (8 marks)
(ii) State four advantages of mulching soil using organic matter. (4 marks)

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GEOGRAPHY
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PAPER 2
TIME: 2¾ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
b) Sign and write date of examination in the space provided.
c) This paper consists of TWO sections A and B
d) Answer ALL questions in Section A. In section B answer QUESTION 6 and any other TWO.
e) Answer all questions in English.
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B 6 25
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SECTION A (25 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions
1. a)Define mining (2marks)
b)Give three ways in which minerals occur (3marks)
2a)Apart from tropical hardwood forests name two other types of natural forests (2marks)
b)State three characteristics of tropical hardwood forests that make it difficult to exploit
(3marks)
3a.) Name two breeds of dairy cattle reared in Kenya (2marks)
b)State three human factors that favour dairy farming in Denmark (3marks)

4. (a) Differentiate between fishing and fishery (2marks)

b.)State measures used by the Kenya government to conserve marine fisheries (3marks)

5a.)State three physical factors which influence the location of settlements (3marks)
b.)Identify two functional zones of an ideal urban Centre (2marks)

SECTION B:
Answer Question 6 and Any Other Two Questions
6.)The table below shows tonnage of trade items in Kenya from various parts of the world in 2005
and 2006. Use it to answer question (a) and (b)
Place of origin Tonnage per year
2005 2006
Europe 942000 985000
Africa 120000 154000
Asia 97000 128000
North America 94000 103000
Australia and New Zealand 19000 24000
All other countries 29000 41000
TOTAL 1,301,000 1,435,000
(a.)(i)which continent had the highest increase in tonnage of trade items in Kenya between 2005 and
2006 (2marks)
ii.) Calculate the percentage increase in trade tonnage from Australia and New Zealand between
2005 and 2006 (2marks)
.iii)Draw a divided rectangle 15cm long to represent the tonnage of trade items in Kenya in 2006
(8marks)
b)(i.) State two advantages of using divided, rectangles to represent geographical data(2marks)

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ii.)State four reasons why in 2005 and 2006 there was higher tonnage for trade items from Europe
compared to that from Africa continent (3marks)
c.) Explain four ways through which the Kenyan government is promoting external trade
(8marks)

7a)(i)State three physical conditions that favour sugarcane farming in Kenya (3marks)
ii)Apart from Bungoma name two counties where sugarcane is grown on large scale(2marks)
bi.)Describe the cultivation of sugarcane in Kenya (6marks)
ii.)Explain four problems facing sugarcane farming in Kenya (8marks)
c (i)Give three by-products from sugarcane (3marks)
ii.)Give three uses of sugar (3marks)

8 a i.)State two farming methods that assists in soil rehabilitation (2marks)

ii.)Give two methods that are used to drain swamps in Kenya (2marks)
b(i)Name two rivers that supply water to Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme (2marks)
ii.)Give the method of irrigation used in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme (1mark)
c) Explain how the following factors influenced the establishment of Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme
• Soil (2marks)
• Government policy (2marks)
d (i)Describe the process of land reclamation in Mwea Tebere irrigation scheme (4marks)
ii.)State four characteristics of three the polders of Netherlands (4marks)
e.)Your class intend to carry out a field study on irrigation farming in Mwea Tebere irrigation
scheme
i) Name two crops that you are likely to identify in the scheme (2marks)
ii.)State two reasons for the need of sampling the area of study (2marks)
iii.)Give two the after study activities you are likely to engage in (2marks)

9 (a)(i) What is industrialization? (2marks)

ii) Name a town in Kenya where each one of the following industries is located
oil refining (1mark)
Paper manufacturing (1mark)
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Motor vehicle assembly (1mark)
Textile industry (1mark)
(b.) i)Give five reasons why the development of Jua kali industry is encouraged in Kenya(5marks)
ii.)Explain four factors that led to the development of iron and steel industry in the Ruhr region of
Germany (8marks)
c.)Explain three causes of the decline in the textile industry in Kenya (6marks)

10. (a) Give three reasons why road transport is better developed than air transport is East Africa
(3marks)
ii.) Name two international airports in Kenya (2marks)
b.)Explain four factors that have hindered the development of river transport in Africa(8marks)
c.)The diagram below shows the great lakes -St Lawrence seaway. Use it to answer question C, i) ii)
and (iii)

Name
i.) the port marked N and P (2mark)
ii.) the lake marked L (1marks)
iii.) the waterfall marked M (1 mark)
d.) Explain four benefits of the Great lakes -St. Lawrence’s seaway to the economies of Canada and
USA (8marks)

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ENGLISH
101/1
PAPER 1
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TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
b) Sign and write date of examination in the space provided.
c) Answer ALL questions in this paper.
d) Answer all questions in English.

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 20
2 10
3 30
Total 60
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QUESTION 1: FUNCTIONAL WRITING (20mks)

You are the secretary of a professional theatre group. You are to hold an annual general meeting
(A.G.M) on 20th September 2025 in Kenya Cinema Hall at 9:00am. The agenda of the day will
be rehearsals for various plays, costumes to be used and payments of the members. This will be
the third A.G.M. Write a notification of the meeting to members of the professional theatre group.

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QUESTION 2: CLOZE TEST. (10MKS)
Read the passage below and fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word.
The Ministry of Health (1)……………………… raised the alarm over rise in mother to child
HIV/AIDS (2) ………………………in Nakuru county that has surpassed the national average.
Health principal secretary (PS) Susan Mochache said Nakuru had 11 percent of mothers (3)
………………………with HIV, transmitting the virus to their babies during birth against the
national (4) ………………………of nine percent. Ms. Mochache said the country had failed to
(5) ……………………… its target of five percent prevalence in mother child transmissions. The
(6) ……………………… came out during the “Ending Triple Threat” (7)
………………………against new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies and Gender Based
Violence (GBV) in Narok on Friday. She (8) ……………………… the spike in the HIV
infections to the ARV treatments which make the disease “(9) ………………………threatening.”
“This disease has been with us for over thirty years now but it seems people have forgotten about
(10) ……………………… existence due to ARVs that make patients look healthier.” Said Ms.
Mochache.
QUESTION 3: ORAL SKILLS (30MKS)
A Greedy Old Man and the Sausage
Once upon a time there lived an old man. One day he paid a visit to his in-laws. On entering the
house of his mother-in –law, he found that she had been roasting some meat, among which was
a delicious looking sausage, and she was not in the house. He immediately took the sausage and
quickly shoved it into his quiver. And it so happened that a piece of live coal had got stuck on
the sausage, but the old man did not know. He quickly shut the quiver.
No sooner had he sat down than the owner of the house came in. They sat down to talk about the
children’s health. When they had finished, it was time for the old man to return to his home. Just
then, the woman noticed smoke issuing from the quiver and asked the old man: “ Paker **, how
come the quiver is smoking ?” The man answered: “Oh it is some naughty fire stick*** with a
soft wood*** that smokes whenever it comes into contact with soft wood **** and the arrows.”
The woman kept quiet and got up to escort her guest.
When they had walked only a short distance, the fire made a hole in the quiver and the arrows
fell out tiak! Together with the stolen sausage! The lady who was walking closely behind
exclaimed: “See, had I not known it!” Then the old man fearing that that his sausage might be
eaten, shouted: “Oh my Paker, please do not eat it!” So while the lady ran home in shame, the
greedy old man continued with his journey in extreme embarrassment. They showed each other
their backs, and there ends the story of the greedy old man.
(Adapted from an Oral literature of the Maasai by Naomi Kipury)

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(i) Mention any one thing you would do to alert the audience before telling the story. (1Mark)
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(ii) How would you say the line, “Paker how come the quiver is smoking?” to bring out
complete effect. (2 Marks)
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(iii) Explain how you would effectively dramatize the old man’s response; “ Oh it is some
naughty... and the arrows” (2 marks)
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(iv) State the appropriate intonation for saying the line, “See, had I not known it!” and indicate
the emotion it brings out in the woman. (2marks)
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(v) Identify a sound feature in the story. (1mark)

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b) For each of the following words, provide another that is identical in pronunciation. (5marks)
i) Symbol
ii) Coup
iii) Lam
iv) Mayor
v) Wear
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c) The underlined indicates the stressed word. Explain what each sentence means on the basis of
this. (2 mks)
I will walk to the hospital
I will walk to the hospital
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d) Underline the letter that is not voiced in the following words: (3 marks)
i) Resign
ii) Diarrhea
iii) Sachet

e) Your school drama group has just returned from a choral verse presentation at the county
competitions where they quite unexpectedly failed. Mention any four reasons that might have
led to their failure. (4 mks)
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f) Read the following conversation between Odwak and Njoroge, and then answer the questions
that follow.
Odwak: Before she died of liver cancer, my sister felt a lot of pain and lost a lot of weight.
Njoroge: Talking about that, I had a toothache last night. I tell you I couldn’t sleep.
Odwak: Yes, so about my sister….

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Njoroge: (scrolling through his phone). You remind me about my sister. In fact, she wrote to me
last week telling me about her son’s fees. She believes I have more money than I need, and that
I should give her some.
Odwak: Well, maybe you have a lot of money. But thank you for being such a good listener!
(Stands up to go).
Njoroge: What! Have I offended you?

i) Explain the shortcomings in Njoroge’s listening skills. (6mks)

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ii) For each set of words below, underline the odd one out. (2mks)
i) Cough Bough Doug
ii) Not Note Knot

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PAPER 2
(Comprehension, excerpt, poetry and grammar)
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
b) Sign and write date of examination in the space provided.
c) Answer ALL questions in this paper.
d) Answer all questions in English.

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1. Comprehension 20marks
2. Excerpt 25 marks
3. Poetry 20 marks
4. Grammar 15 marks
Total 80 marks

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1. COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
With every passing day, technology is overtaking our daily lives. Regardless of age, gender, career or
economic status, smartphones are fast becoming ubiquitous.
More than two million Kenyans now own smartphones. Add the computer, tablet and other high- tech
devices and your life is surrounded by a myriad gadgets which, to some, have become best friends.
Many of us rely on the phone to do everything, from saying” I love you” to “I’m quitting”, from
checking bank balances to selling stuff on OLX, from sharing photos and videos to streaming
content on the web. We can carry out a plethora of daily tasks, right from the palms of our hands.
At the dinner table, it’s the norm to constantly check for texts, e-mails, tweets, WhatsApp and
Facebook updates. In a darkened movie hall, people are always multitasking on their phones while
watching a movie. Some people even walk with the phone to the toilet and text and take calls from
there.
Over dinner, in church, at a funeral service and even when carrying on face-to-face conversation, the
smartphone is guaranteed to keep you in tune and in touch. It is common to see careless people
texting while driving despite the fact that it is six times more dangerous to text and drive than to
drink and drive.
Because of this over-dependence on the smartphone, many people suffer from the fear of losing it,
even if only for a few minutes.
The “I must- have-my-phone-with-me-at-all-times” mindset has become such a real problem. There’s
now a name coined for the fear of being without phone: nomophobia -no-mo (bile) phone-phobia.
Nomophobia is the fear of not being able to connect to the digital world by the means of mobile
phone.
Although there is no ICD- 10 code (the required classification for any medical condition) yet for this
specific affliction, researchers into the phenomenon describe nomophobic people as individuals
who suffer from the anxiety of not having their mobile phone.
The anxiety commonly manifests itself when the person notices their smartphones has a low battery,
no internet connection or if it is missing and one is therefore out of the loop with friends, family,
work and the world. We are ever so busy with gadgets that we intrude into other people’s space.
As our culture becomes ever more tech savvy and tech hungry, phone-free zones will become more
and more common. Just like we have smoke-free zones in public places, we are starting to see quiet
corners, where phone calls are restricted. It’s because common courtesy is often thrown out the
window when we’re on the phone.
Some airports are now offering lounges that are cellphone free. Just like cigarettes, the mobile phone
pendulum is beginning to swing as more and more people acquire nomophobic tendencies.
Considering the Smartphone’ new abilities and capabilities they are now being used like digital ‘Swiss
Army Knives’, replacing possessions like watches, cameras, books and oven laptops. Today the
smartphone is capable of being an alarm clock, digital camera, and even television, which causes
users to become heavily dependent on it.
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Psychologists advise that, while nomophobia could possibly never receive a diagnosis, it is certainly
a rising trend. If you constantly find yourself using your smartphone at odd times, such as dinner
table, while diving, or even in washroom, try your best to refrain from it and use it only when it is
safe and not considered rude.
Setting limits for yourself and engaging with family and friends face-to-face can help calm the anxiety
of continuously checking your phone.

QUESTIONS
a) Why is technology said to be overtaking our daily lives? (2mks)
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b) In point form, state the uses of a phone. (4mks)

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c) What are the bad habits that result from over-dependency on the phone as seen in the passage and
how can they be managed? (4mks)
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d) When does anxiety manifest itself more with the use of a phone? (3mks)
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e) According to the passage, why is there need for cellphone free zones in public places? (1mk)
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f) Some airports are now offering lounges that are cellphone free. Rewrite using a question tag.
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g) What is the author’s attitude towards smartphones? (2mks)

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h) Give the meaning of the following words as used in the passage. (3mks)
i. Myriad
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iii. Plethora
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QUESTION 2. THE EXCERPT
Narine: You may have to excuse me, Sir. In light of the Minister’s clarification that the school
has nothing more to do with the App, it is my understanding that your talk with Nicole is a
private affair and has nothing to do with the school. (Rising from her seat) I, therefore,
request, with all due respect, Sir, to be excused from this meeting.
Mossi:(Looking surprised and fidgeting on his seat) Well... well... eh... I think that... eh... is well
spoken. Madam Principal. I do not want to interfere with your work of running the school.
Narine: Thank you, Sir. (The Principal drains her glass and walks out. Mayor Mossi sighs, and
looks at Nicole in the eye.)
Mossi:I am sorry if I have appeared a bit hard on you, Nicole. I just want us to have an honest
talk. (Mayor clears his throat) My major worry is that a malicious person, or a political
opponent – like Hon. Basdeo – will deliberately post false information about me on that App.
Nicole:I do not think you need to worry about that, Sir. If anyone posts false information, or
defames you, there is nothing that stops you from pleading your grievance in a court of law.
Mossi: Most of the posts are anonymous. How can I take legal action against an anonymous
person?
Nicole:You see, the App is configured in such a way that the identity of those posting
anonymously is hidden from the public but not from the administrator of the App. You can,
therefore, obtain the identities of persons behind defamatory posts from the administrator.
The proprietor of the App is under legal obligation to provide that information upon request
by a court of law.
Mossi:Even then, Nicole, The Samaritan App has far-reaching ramifications. Of course, I may
have made some mistakes here and there. We all do. I have come here to own up to my
mistake and to seek your understanding and help.
Nicole:(Sips from her glass of water, with a look of surprise on her face) Understanding and
help? From me?
Mossi: Yes, I mean, please find a way of eliminating some of the negative information that they
post about me. I am very vulnerable to falsehoods as a leader.
a. Where does this meeting take place and what exactly has necessitated it? (2 Marks)
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b. What else is included in the minister’s clarification in regards to the App (3 Marks)
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d. Why is Narine opting out of the discussion? (3 marks)

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e. Identify the character trait of Mossi as portrayed in the excerpt. (2 marks)

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f. I do not think you need to worry about that, Sir. (Add a question tag) (1 mark)
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g. Describe the mood prevailing in this excerpt. (3 marks)

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h. Discuss an issue brought out in the excerpt (2 Marks)

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i. Contextualize the meaning of the following phrases. (2 marks)
i. “malicious”
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ii. “proprietor”
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j. With your knowledge of what comes after the excerpt, explain why Nicole is not in a position
to help Mayor Mossi regarding the App. (3 marks)
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QUESTION 3: POETRY
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
My parents
My parents kept me from children who were rough.
Who threw words like stones and who wore torn clothes
Their thighs showed through rags. They ran in the streets –
And climbed cliffs and stripped by the country streams

I feared more than tigers their muscles like iron

Their jerking hands and their knees tight on my arms.
I feared the salt Coarse pointing of those boys
Who copied my lisp behind me on the road.

They were lithe, the sprang out behind hedges

Like dogs to bark at my world. They threw mud
While I looked the other way, pretending to smile
I longed to forgive them, but they never smiled.

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QUESTIONS
1. Whom did the speaker’s parents try to protect him from and why? (3mks)
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2. What happens in stanza two? (2mks)

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3. How did the rough children treat the speaker? (2mks)

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4. Describe the attitude of the speaker towards the rough children. (3mks)
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5. Describe the character of the speaker as depicted in the poem. (2mks)

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6. Identify a figure of speech used in the poem. (2mks)

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7. Highlight the irony in the last stanza of the poem. (2mks)

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8. What is the theme of the poem? (2mks)

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9. Give the meaning of the following words as used in the poem. (2mks)
i) Jerking
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QUESTION 4: GRAMMAR
a. Rewrite the following sentences as instructed. (3mks)
i) I have some duties. I must perform them. (Combine into one sentence using an infinitive)
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ii) He was tired of play. He sat down to rest. (Combine into one simple sentence using a participle).
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iii) Do not be a borrower. Do not be a lender. (Combine into one sentence using a suitable
conjunction)
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b. Fill in the following blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets. (3mks)
i) Their bodies had suffered ……………………………….as a result of malnutrition. (Contort)
ii) The manager made several……………………………… on the original invoice. (Delete)
iii) …………………………………..beliefs are discouraged in urban areas. (Sect)

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c. Supply the statements below with appropriate question tags. (2mks)
i. Nobody came-
ii. You’d rather play than work-

d. Correct the error in the following sentences. (2mks)

i. I am not understanding what you are talking about.
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ii. Please don’t dirtify the class.

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e. Complete the following sentences with a phrasal verb starting with the word in brackets.
(3mks)
i. She looked carefully at the document but could not………………………….. what it meant.
(make)
ii. The teacher couldn’t………………………………. the students bad behavior. (put)
iii. Please ………………………………that all the chairs are in good condition. (see)

f. Explain the meaning of the following sentences . (2mks)

i. Peter was executed like a murderer
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ii. Peter was executed as a murderer.
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• Answer THREE questions only.
• Question one and two are compulsory.
• In question Three, choose one question from the book you have prepared on.
• Each of your essays must not exceed 450 words.
• Write legibly and neatly.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE STUDENT’S SCORE
1. 20
2. 20
3. 20
Total 60

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 QUESTIONS
1. Imaginative Composition (20 marks)
Either
a) Write a story beginning with the sentence:
As I approached our home after a long day at school, I was astonished to see a group of women at
our gate…
Or
b) Write a composition illustrating the proverb ‘Patience pays’.

2. The Compulsory Set Text (20 marks)

Fathers of Nations; Paul B Vitta
For every bad decision we make in life, we should be ready to face the consequences that come
with it. Using relevant characters from the novel Fathers of Nations, write an essay to justify
this statement.

3. Optional Set Texts (20 marks)

Answer one question only
Either
The Short Story: A Silent Song and Other Stories (Ed) Siundu Godwin
a) When some people are privileged to wield power, they tend to abuse it hence causing
suffering to others. Using Naguib Mahfouz’s story AMan of Awesome Power, validate this
assertion.
Or
b) The Play; Adipo Sidang’; Parliament of Owls
Life has a way of paying back our actions, whether good or bad. Using relevant illustrations
from Parliament of Owls by Adipo Sidang’, justify the truth in this statement.
Or
c) The Novel: Kazuo Ishiguro; An Artist of the Floating World
.Through Noriko’s marriage negotiations, we are able to look into Ono’s past. Justify the
statement using illustrations from the novel Artist of the Floating World.
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102/1

KISWAHILI
KARATASI YA 1 (INSHA)
MUDA: SAA 1¾

JINA…………………………………………………………………………………………

SHULE……………………………………………… SAHIHI……………………….

NAMBARI YA USAJILI……………………………… MKONDO……………………..

Cheti cha Kuhitimu Masomo ya Sekondari (KCSE)

MAAGIZO
❖ Andika insha mbili.
❖ Swali la kwanza ni la lazima.
❖ Kila insha isipungue maneno 400.
❖ Chagua insha nyingine moja kutoka kwa hizo tatu zilizosalia .
❖ Kila insha ina alama 20.
❖ Kila insha iandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHINI PEKEE

SWALI ALAMA
1

JUMLA

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1. LAZIMA
Umekuwa msaidizi wa mbunge wa eneobunge la Mfanisi. Ungependa mbunge huyu apate nafasi ya
kuwa mbunge wa eneobunge hili tena. Andika wasifu utakaochapishiwa wanaeneobunge ukieleza
mchango wake katika sekta mbalimbali za eneobunge hilo.

2. Eleza namna wananchi wanavyoonyesha uzalendo kwa nchi yao.

3. Andika kisa kitakachoafiki maana ya methali: Mwota mchana hukosa mali na wana.

4. Andika insha itakayoanza kwa maneno yafuatayo.

Mahakama ilikuwa imejaa furifuri. Jamaa na marafiki walikuwepo. Nilisimama kizimbani.
Mashahidi walikuwa wamekamilisha kutoa ushahidi wao. Jaji aliinua uso wake akaniangalia kwa
ukali kisha...
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102/2

KISWAHILI
KARATASI YA 2 (LUGHA)
MUDA: SAA 2 ½

JINA…………………………………………………………………………………………

SHULE……………………………………………… SAHIHI……………………….

NAMBARI YA USAJILI……………………………… MKONDO……………………..

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MAAGIZO
(a) Andika jina na nambari yako katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
(b) Jibu maswali yote.
(c) Majibu yaandikwe katika nafasiulizoachiwa katika kijitabu hiki cha maswali.
(d) Majibu yote lazima yaandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MITAHINI PEKEE

SWALI UPEO ALAMA
1 15
2 15
3 40
4 10
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1. SEHEMU YA A: HAMU YA HAMO
Hamo alirauka majogoo kuanza maandalizi ya mapema. Hakutaka kukosa sherehe ya sikukuuu ya
Jamhuri kama alivyokuwa amekosa ile ya mashujaa. Siku hiyo alipofika kwenye lango kuu la uga
ambako sherehe zilitendeka, askari mmoja mwenye kofia nyekundu, miwani myeusi na bunduki
kifuani alimnyoshea kidole na kumwambia, “Kwenda nyumbani kijana . Unafika hapa baada ya
rais kuingia kwani wewe ni rais wa Marekani?” swali hilo lilimsumbua kwa siku kadhaa,
akawachukia maafisaa wa usalama, na likamtwanga kwa nguvu sana asubuhi ya Jamuhuri.
Alimaliza maandalizi na kupiga milundi uwanjani.
“Una kitambulisho?” Hamo aliona ajibu kwa kukitoa na wakati huu afisaa wa usalama alimruhusu
aingie bila maswali zaidi. “Huyu amechoka sana. Hata sare yake ya bluu imechujuka jamani!”
Hamo alijiambia akiingia uwanjani. Uwanja ulikula watu bila kushiba, kwani kulikuwa na
mapengo ya hapa na pale kama kinywa kilichong’oka meno. Bw. Hamo alitafuta nafasi karibu na
jukwaa lakini katika sehemu iliyotengwa “wananchi wa kawaida.” Hayo maneno matatu yalikuwa
yamemsumbua Hamo akijiuliza mbona wale wengine walijiona wasiokuwa wa kawaida. Hata,
hivyo, hakutaka fikra hizo ziboronge hamu yake ya siku.
Basi, bendi ya wanajeshi ilisikika na kiongozi wao akawa na fimbo fulani aliyoizungusha mkononi
hapa na pale na wakati mwingine kuirusha juu, akakimbi kuidaka kabla ya kugusa ardhini. Vikosi
vitatu vya wanajeshi waliovalia sare za rangi tatu tofauti: nyekundu, bluu na nyeupe viliingia kwa
kupendeza. Kila mwanajeshi alikuwa ameishika bunduki yake kwa mkono wa kulia, na kuurusha
mkono wa kushoto mbele na nyuma kana kwamba hawakupendezwa na mikono yao, ila mikono
hiyo ilirushwa kwa pamoja na kuunda safu nzuri, ungedhani mikono hiyo iliunganishwa na
kufungwa. Kiongozi mmoja aliyekuwa na kitara mkononi alisimama katikati na kupaaza sauti
kubwa ilyosikika kanakwamba alikuwa na kipaza sauti. Kwa pamoja wanajeshi waliichapa miguu
yao chini kwa nguvu kana kwamba wakimuua nyoka na kutulia tuli! Haya yalimshangaza Hamo
kwani alisikia ni kama kiongozi alilia “Hooooo ho!
Muda ulizidi kuyoyoma na punde si punde rais aliingia kwenye gari lililompa uwezo wa kuwasalimu
wananchi. Bw. Hamo alipiga kelele kama wananchi wengine na rais alipopita karibu naye, Bw.
Hamo alimwambia “Nakupenda rais!” Rais alitabasamu na kuangalia upande huo huku akiweka
viganja vyake pamoja na kuinua juu, ishara ya kwamba, “tu pamoja” , jambo lililomfurahisha Hamo
aliyetabasamu nusura aonyeshe magego yake. Burudani iliendelea pale na wanajeshi wakapendeza
kwa vioja na viroja vyao; mara waangalie mbele, mara wapinduke ghafla kama walioumwa na siafu,
mara wasukumane mikono na kujipanga vizuri zaidi, mara wawe wawili wawili, waunde ruwaza za
kupendeza; haya yote baada ya kilio cha yule kiongozi ambacho Hamo hakusikia kikibadilika
pahubwa, kwani kilicheza “Hoooho” na maneno mengine ambayo Hamo aliamini kuwa hayakuwa
kwa mojawapo ya lugha alizozielewa.

Kilele cha siku kilikuwa hotuba ndefu ya rais ya Kiingereza na japo Hamo hakung’amua chochote,
alihisi kuwa ilikuwa siku iliyofana, na kwa kuwa rais alimjibu salamu zake kwa heshima kubwa,
alijiona kuwa shujaa. Muhimu zaidi alikula yamini kuwa mwanajesi, ambaye ama awe Yule wa
“hoooooho!” au Yule wa kurusha na kudaka fimbo kabla ifike ardhini.
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MASWALI
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2. UFUPISHO
Soma kifungo kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali yanayofuata.
Mirundiko ya taka pamoja na utaratibu usiofaa wa uzoaji wake ni tisho kubwa kwa siha ya umma
pamoja na mazingira . Hii ni kwa kuwa taka huwa ni makaazi ya wadudu na wanyama waharibifu
kama nzi, mbu, kombamwiko na panya ambao hueneza magonjwa na kuharibu vitu vyenye
dhamani. Maji taka nayo, pamoja na mifuko ya sandarusi huwa mastakimu ya wadudu na virusi
vinavyoleta magonjwa mbalimbali.
Mifuko ya sandarusi ina madhara kwa kuwa huziba mitaro ya maji na kuzuia upitaji wa maji. Madhara
hutokeza wakati wa mvua za ngarika. Maji haya husababisha mafuriko ambayo huleta hasara ya
mali na wakati mwingine ya uhai. Fauka ya haya, mifuko hii huwasakama tumboni wanyama sio
wa nyumbani tu, bali wa porini na majini.
Kwa sababu ya hatari zitokanazo na taka, pana haja kutafuta njia na teknolojia ya kwanza kukabiliana
na tatizo hili ili kuyatunza mazingira na siha ya umma. Njia mojawapo ya kufanya hivi ni
kuelimisha na kuhimiza umma kuwa na uangalifu katika matumizi ya bidhaa na raslimali ili
kupunguza uzalishaji wa taka. Matumizi ya bidhaa kwa njia ya ubadhirifu huwa chanzo cha
uzalishaji wa taka kwa wingi. Kwa mfano, maji ni raslimali ambayo imeendelea kutumiwa kwa
ubadhirifu na hiyo uzalishaji maji taka kwa wingi. Raslimali hii inaweza ikatumiwa kwa njia
endelevu. Kwa mfano, badala ya kutumia bafu ya nyumbani kuoga mtu anaweza kutumia maji ya
karai.
Watu wengi huchukulia taka kuwa kitu kisicho na manufaa yoyote. Hawajui kuwa kwa kutumia
teknolojia endelezi, taka nyingi zinaweza zikageuzwa na kuwa na manufaa mengi. Vijana wadogo
sehemu za mashambani wanahitaji pongezi kwa kuwa na utambuzi huu. Wengi, kwa kukosa hela
za kununulia mipira ya viwandani, hutumia teknolojia endelezi ambapo taka hugeuzwa na kuwa na
manufaa.
Baadhi ya wananchi wenye ubunifu nao wameanzisha miradi ya kuzoa takataka kutoka majumbani
mwa watu kwa ada kisha huzipeleka taka hizi kule zitakakobadilishwa ili ziwe na manufaa. Mifuko
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na mabaki ya sandarusi hupelekwa katika viwanda vinavyotengeneza bidhaa za plastiki kama
matangi, mitungi, sapatu na champali. Taka hizi huwa malighafi ya kutengeneza bidhaa nungine.
Taka za chupa na chuma nazo huuzwa katika viwanda vinavyozigeuza kuwa na manufaa tena. Taka
za karatasi hutumiwa kutengeneza bidhaa kama vitabu, katoni, shashi za chooni na magazeti.
Taka zinaweza pia kugeuzwa kuwa zenye faida kwa kuzitumia kufanyia mboji. Ni muhimu kutambua
kuwa si kila aina ya taka inaweza kutumiwa hapa. Taka zinazoweza kufanyiwa mboji ni zile ambazo
huoza kwa haraka, kama vile: mabaki ya vyakula mboga na matunda. Kwa sadfa, hizi ndizo taka
zinazozalishwa zaidi siku na hasa sehemu za mjini katika maeneo ya biashara kama mikahawa na
hospitali. Mtu akiwa na nafasi anaweza kuchimba shimo ambalo atafukia taka ili kutengeneza
mbolea. Hii ni njia isiyodhuru mazingira na yenye manufaa kemkem. Kwanza, kugeuza taka
ambayo inaweza kuwa hatari na kuifanya iwe yenye manufaa. Kwa hivyo hutatua matatizo ya
kiafya yanayoweza kutokana na mirundiko ya taka. Mchanga nao hufaidika kupata virutubishi.
Mbolea kama hii inaweza ikatumika kukuzia mboga au maua katia bustani.
Maji taka, hasa yanayotumika kuosha vyombo, nayo yanaweza kutumika kunyunyizia mashamba
madogo ya mboga au bustani za maua. Maji taka haya yanahitaji kutayarishwa njia mahususi ya
kuyaelekeza katika mashamba haya baada ya kutumiwa.
Anglalabu watu wengi wana mazoea ya kuchoma taka. Ni kawaida kupata matanuri ya kuchomea taka
katika baadhi ya mitaa, shule na hospitali. Badala ya kupoteza moto huu bure bilashi, inawezekana
pakawekwa birika kubwa au tangi la chuma ambalo litatuma moto huo kuchemsha maji. Maji haya
yanaweza yakatumiwa katika shughuli za nyumbani.
Hata hivyo ni muhimu kukumbuka kuwa kuna baadhi ya taka ambazo ni hatari na huenda zisigeuzwe
ili kutumika kwa njia yenye faida. Taka hizi ni kama vile mikebe au vifaa vingine vyenye kubeba
sumu au dawa hatari. Ni bora kuvitupa vifaa hivi katika mashimo marefu au vyoo vya mashimo.
Kwa vyovyote vile, si jambo muhali kwa watu popote wanapoishi kulinda siha yao pamoja na kutunza
mazingira. Ulinzi na utunzaji huo huhitaji uangalifu mkubwa katika utupaji taka.

a) Fupisha ujumbe wa aya tatu za kwanza kwa maneno 100. (alama 8, 1 utiririko)
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b) Kwa kurejelea aya ya tano hadi ya tisa, onyesha manufaa ya taka (maneno 80)
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3. MATUMIZI YA LUGHA
a) Unda maneno yenye muundo wa sauti zifuatazo: (alama 2)
i) King’ong’o cha kaakaa laini, irabu ya nyuma wastani, irabu ya chini kati.
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b) Andika neno moja lenye silabi za muundo ufuatao. (alama 1)

irabu, konsonantii +konsonanti, irabu+konsonanti, irabu
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c) Bainisha matumizi ya ‘ki’ katika sentensi ifuatayo: (alama 2)

Akiendelea kukichezea, kichuma chake ki motoni.
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e) Tunga sentensi yenye mpangilio wa maneno ufuatao: (alama 2)

nomino katika ngeli ya U-zi wingi.
Kivumishi cha pekee
Kitenzi halisi
Kielezi cha kiasi
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f) Ainisha viambishi: (alama 2)

haujiki
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g) Tumia mzizi –ny- kukamiliisha sentensi hii (alama 1)

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i) Mchezaji alipoona kiyu* aliya gugumia maji
Kando na matumizi haya ya kinyota, taja matumizi mengine mawili ya kiakifishi hiki. (alama 2)
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k) Andika sentensi hii iwe katika usemi wa taarifa

“Nyinyi nyote mkipita nitawanunulia mikate miwili kesho jioni, mwalimu alituambia. (alama 2)
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l) Andika kinyume cha sentensi hii:

Tajiri wengi walikashifiwa baada ya kuhamia msituni (alama 2)
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m)Ainisha shamirisho na chajizo: (alama 4)

Mwanamke mzee alipikiwa chai tamu kwa sufuria kubwa leo asubuhi na mjukuu wake.

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o) Mohamed alifuzu mtihani huo vizuri kwa sababu alisoma kwa bidii (maliza kwa mtihani huo
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p) Changanua sentensi ifuatayo kwa kielezo cha matawi.

Lilikuwa limelimwa na wakulima hodari sana. (alama 4)

q) Andika ukubwa wingi wa sentensi hii

Mtoto alimuua nyoka mdogo kwa kumpiga kichwani (alama 1)
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r) Ainisha virai vinne katika sentensi hii:
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4 ISIMUJAMII (ALAMA 10)

a) Terry: Liandikwalo ndilo liwalo. “Since when has man ever changed his destiny?”
i) Tambua mtindo wa lugha uliotumiwa na mzungumzaji wa maneno haya. (alama 1)
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ii) Eleza sababu nne zinazopelekea wazungumzaji kutumia mtindo huu. (alama 4)
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MAAGIZO:
a) Andika jina lako na nambari yako ya mtihani katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
b) Tia sahihi yako kisha uandike tarehe ya mtihani katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
c) Jibu maswali manne pekee.
d) Swali la kwanza ni la lazima.
e) Maswali hayo mengine matatu yachaguliwe kutoka sehemu nne zilizobaki; yaani;
Riwaya, Tamthilia, Ushairi na Hadithi Fupi.
f) Usijibu maswali mawili kutoka sehemu moja.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHINI PEKEE.

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1. SEHEMU YA A: FASIHI SIMULIZI
SOMA KIFUNGU KISHA UJIBU MASWALI.
Basi kizito Matukio alipewa cheo kikubwa kutokana na uchapa kazi wake.Shirika alilokuwa
akifanya kazi likawa na matuamini makubwa.Kizito naye badala ya kuchapa kazi akawa
anajigamba na kujitapa mitaani.‘‘Ukubwa ninaujua miye.Mimi ndiye Kizito hapa.Kizito Mzito
mimi, akaringa.Akawadharau akina Wanjiku,Amina na Shikuku.Akajitosa kwenye raha bila
kujali na kuvaa suti nzito alizoagizia kwa fedha za shirika.Muda si muda,Shirika likaingia
hasara.Mwishowe ametimuliwa kazini na wazito wenyewe.Ameondoka na mkoba mzito wa
madeni na fedheha:Nguo sasa anavaa za matambara mazito! Jamani uzito unaowapeleka
wazito.
MASWALI:
a) i]Tambua kipera hiki (Alama 1)
ii]Bainisha sifa za kipera ulichokitambua hapo juu (alama 4)
b)Fafanua vipengele viwili vya kimtindo vilivyotumika katika utungo huu. (Alama 2)
c)Eleza matatizo utakayokumbana nayo nyanjani ukikusanya kazi ya kipera hiki. (Alama 4)
d)Fafanua manufaa ya wimbo katika uwasilishaji wa utungo huu. (Alama 4)
e) Fafanua mbinu TATU zinazotumiwa kuzua misimu.. (Alama 3)
f) Eleza hasara TANO za miviga (Alama 5)

SEHEMU YA B: TAMTHILIA
Timothy M. Arege: Bembea ya Maisha
Jibu swali la 2 au 3
2. “Kabla kielee kimepigwa shoka, kimeonja misumeno ainaaina, kimetambaliwa na Randa,
kimestahimili makali ya patasi na kupapaswa na mikwaruzo ya msasa.”
a) Weka dondoo hili katika muktadha wake. (alama 4)
b) Fafanua sifa nne za msemaji. (alama 4)
c) Eleza umuhimu wa mandhari ya dondoo hili. (alama 4)
d) Jadili namna anayerejelewa alivyopigwa shoka,akaonja misumeno ainaina, akatambaliwa na
Randa, akastahimili makali ya patasi na kupapaswa na mikwaruzo ya msasa. (alama 8)

3. “Maji yangekuwa yamewafika shingoni wangeshindwa kuishi pamoja. Ndoa ni bembea. Kuna
wakati itakuwa juu na wakati itakuwa chini. Hizo juu-chini chini-juu ndizo utamu wake. Ni
kama maisha kwa ujumla. Yana pandashuka ndiyo lakini pandashuka hizo ndizo hutupa
kuridhika hatimaye tunaposhinda.”
(a) Onyesha mbinu zozote nne za lugha zinazojitokeza katika kifungu hiki. (alama 4)
(b) “Ndoa ni Bembea.” Thibitisha ukweli wa kauli kwa kurejelea ndoa zote katika tamthilia hii.
(alama 8)
(c) Fafanua umuhimu wa warejelewa katika kujenga ploti. (alama 4)
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Hadithi fupi
Mapambazuko ya machweo na Hadithi nyingine
4. Eleza nafasi ya vijana na wazee katika hadithi ya Mapambazuko ya machweo. (alama 20)
Nafasi ya vijana
AU
5. ‘Sasa ni saa ngapi? Si wajua mtoto angali anakusubiri? Mtoto analala!’
a) Eleza muktadha wa dondoo hili (alama 4)
b) Bainisha mtindo katika dondoo hili (alama 3)
c) Eleza umuhimu wa msemaji katika kuendeleza maudhui katika hadithi ya Harubu ya maisha.
(alama 10)
Kwa hoja tatu, eleza umuhimu wa msimulizi katika kuendeleza hadithi ya mzimu wa kipwerere

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6. “Samahani… Nina shida kidogo. Ninaomba usaidizi. Sikuwa nikilipa ushuru katika biashara
zangu. Sasa wanataka kuzifunga na kunipeleka kotini.”
a) Eleza muktadha wa dondoo (alama 4)
b) Bainisha toni katika dondoo hili (alama 2)
c) Msemaji wa maneno haya na wengine ni adui ya wananchi wa Matuo. Eleza ukweli wa kauli
hili. (alama 14)
AU
7. Matumizi mabaya ya mamlaka ni tatizo sugu sana katika mataifa mengi ya Afrika
yanayoendelea kiuchumi. Kwa kutolea hoja mwafaka, tetea ukweli wa kauli kwa mujibu wa
riwaya ya nguu za jadi. (alama 20)

SEHEMU A: USHAIRI
8. Soma shairi lifuatalo kisha ujibu maswali yanayofuata.
Piiiiiip piiip pooop poooop piiip piiip!
Ni mlio wa gari letu
Tayari kwa safari yetu
Safari ya maisha yetu; ya kutukwamua
Kutoka kwenye mikatale ya nyangumi
Nduli! Shetani! Ibilisi! Baradhuli! Punda Mgonjwa.
Yote hayatoshi
Ya kina maelezo kutoa kumhusu.

Ninakumbuka bayana
Kaski nemsi mafungulia bakari huonekana

Ila
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Kaski hiyo, nemsi haikuwa
Kaski hiyo, hali mbadala
Kaski hiyo, jinamizi; tanzia
Kaski hiyo, simanzi litanda
Kaski hiyo, ubahaimu lipandwa ardhini, ikamea na kuzaa.

Ukweli ni kwamba,
Wakufunzi, wenye jukumu la kunoa wanagenzi
Mstari wa mbele walijipanga, ubahaimu kutenda.
Maswali, kwa bidii walifungasha
Tafiti wakazamia; kinga na kinga moto ukawaka.
Moto ambao ungekuja kuteketeza kizazi cha usoni.
Majibu, na tochi yalisakwa na kumiminwa akilini mwa watafutiwa
Uadilifu, teke ukapigwa, na kaburi la sahau kuzikwa.
Wakati hupo lakini; hayo kubainika mwiko yalikuwa.

Mwongo mmoja sasa umepita

Hali tenge tahani,
Vyuo vikuu na vya kiufundi
Mahafali wamimina taifani.

Akaaa!

Wahandisi, majumba yawaporomokea

Mawakili, kesi zawaponyoka; kubwa kwa dogo, jepesi kwa gumu
Majaji; haki wanajisi kisa na maana, ughushi
Matabibu na wauguzi; wateja wao jongomeo wapiga foleni
Marubani; ndege zashindana ardhini kutapakaa
Wakufunzi kuelewa wanachofanya, nadra kama wali wa daku
Mahasibu, uadilifu dirishani metokea; hesabu chenga yawapiga.
Maaskofu matumbo mbele wameweka, sadaka wafakamia.
Wanasiasa kusazwa hawajaachwa
Mstari wa mbele katika ufisadi; huku wakiendeleza ukosefu wa ajira.
Maafa, vifusi, mabaki ya ndege na garimoshi,
Utamaushi, msongo wa mawazo, tama na ubinafsi mejaa kila kukicha.

Waama! Waama! Waama!

Hakika! Hakika! Hakika!
Hali tulimo kwa kweli
Ni msiba wa kujitakia
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Usokuwa na kilio?
Mwiba wa kujidunga
Usoambiwa pole?
Ni ngumi tulopiga ukutani
Na kuumiza mikonetu?

Gari letu sasa hivi, nanga imeshangóa

Uadilifu kwa hakika, mizizi inataka kukita
Ili jamii kwa kweli, najisi tufagie
Na kufutilia mbali, doa iloshamiri.
Kama si sisi, ni nani atakayemaliza ubahaimu huu?

Odindo Adinda: Diwani ya Mchonyoto na Mashairi Mengine

a) “Ubahaimu unaoyerejelewa una ila nyingi.” Fafanuakwa mujibu wa shairi hili. (alama 6)
b) Pambanua umbo la shairi hili. (alama 3)
c) Tambua toni inayojitokeza kwenyeubeti wa saba wa shairi hili. (alama 2)
d) Onyesha namna mshairi alivyofanikisha mbinu zifuatazo za kimtindo:
i. Kejeli katika ubeti wa tano (alama 2)
ii. Aina za takriri (alama 2)
iii. Aina mbili za taswira (alama 2)
e) Andika ubeti wa mwisho kwa lugha nathari. (alama 3)

HUU NDIO UKURASA WA MWISHO ULIOPIGWA CHAPA.

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INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above
b) Sign and write date of examination in the space provided.
c) This paper consists of three sections A, B and C
d) Answer ALL questions in section A and B and any two questions from section C
e) Candidates must answer the questions in English.
f) All answers should be written in the spaces provided.

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A 1-17
B 18-21
C 22-24
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SECTION A (30 MARKS)
Answer ALL Questions in this section
1. List three aspects of light a farmer should consider when deciding on a crop to grow. (1½mks)
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2. State four factors which determine the depth of ploughing. (2mks)

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3. Give four reasons why it is advantageous to use farm yard manure instead of straight fertilizer.
(2mks)
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4. State four methods of reclamation farmers can carry out. (2mks)

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5. State four benefits of land consolidation. (2mks)
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6. State four factors that determine the spacing of maize crops. (2mks)
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7. State four factors which may affect the quality of hay. (2mks)
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8. State four factors that affect the effectiveness of a pesticide. (2mks)

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9. List any four types of records a crop farmer should keep. (2mks)
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10. State four importance of practicing agroforestry. (2mks)

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11. State four characteristics of a good site for a nursery bed. (2mks)
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12. Name four methods of farming. (2mks)

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13. Name four natural factors that may influence soil erosion. (2mks)
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14. State two conditions that should be observed when harvesting to ensure that cotton picked is of
high quality. (2mks)
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15. State four uses of water on the farm. (2mks)
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16. List three types of surface irrigation in crop production. (1½mks)

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17. Differentiate between coppicing and pollarding as used in Agroforestry. (1mk)

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SECTION B (20MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section
18. Below are filed practices. Study them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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a) Identify the above practices. (2mks)
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N………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) State three reasons for carrying out practice M. (3mks)

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19. Below are common weeds found on the farm. Use them to answer the questions that follow.

a) Identify the weeds R, S, T, U. (2mks)

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b) State the reason why S and U are difficult to control. (2mks)
S
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U
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c) Why is weed R not suitable on dairy animals. (½mk)

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d) Which weed is parasitic to cereals? (½mk)

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20. The diagram below shows a silo. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.

a) Identify the type of silo shown on the diagram. (1mk)

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b) State the use of the part labelled M and N. (2mks)

M
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N
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c) Give two ways of ensuring that anaerobic conditions are achieved during silage making process.
(2mks)
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21. The illustrations below represents types of soil structures. Study them carefully and answer the
questions that follow.

a) Identify the soil structures X and Y shown above. (2mks)

X
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b) Which of the soil structure you have named above is not suitable for growing maize. (1mk)
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c) Give two methods of improving the soil structure you have mentioned in (ii) above. (2mks)
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 SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer any two questions from this section
22. a) Explain how farmers overcome risks and uncertainties in a farming business. (5mks)
b) Explain how various practices carried out in the field help to control crop diseases. (8mks)
c) Transplanting of seedlings. (7mks)

23. Study the following information which was extracted from Mr. Rono’s farm record on 31 st
December 2022 and answer the questions below.
Item
Debts receivable 18,000
Loans payable to bank 300,000
Cows 250,000
Chicken 80,000
Goats 30,000
Debts payable to cooperative 20,000
Buildings and structures 600,000
Wages payable to workers 19,000
Cattle feed in store 10,000
Animal drugs in store 4,000
Breakages to repair 30,000
Cash at hand 20,000
Cash in bank 30,000
Farm equipment 12,000
a) Prepare a balance sheet for Rono’s farm using the information above. (10mks)
b) Describe the properties of nitrogenous fertilizers. (15mks)
c) Describe five problems farmers face in marketing of water melon. (5mks)

24. a) Describe cabbage production under the following sub-headings.

i) Ecological requirements. (2mks)
ii) Field management practices. (3mks)
b) State five advantages of using seeds as planting material. (5mks)
c) Describe process of chemical water treatment before storage. (10mks)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above
b) Sign and write date of examination in the space provided.
c) This paper consists of three sections A, B and C
d) Answer ALL questions in section A and B and any two questions from section C
e) Candidates must answer the questions in English.
f) All answers should be written in the spaces provided.

SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

A 1-17 30
B 18-21 20
C 20
20
TOTAL SCORE 90

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 SECTION A. (30MARKS)
1. State four methods of identification in livestock production. (2mks)
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2. Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in livestock health.

i) A notifiable disease. (1mk)
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ii) Prophylatics. (1mk)
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3. Give two reasons for including roughages in diet of non-ruminants. (1mk)

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4. State four equalities of a good grain store. (2mks)

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5. Give four ways a farmer would adopt to improve production in indigenous cattle. (2mks)
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6. State two factors to consider when formulating livestock ration. (2mks)

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7. State three importance of farm buildings. (1½mks)

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8. State four symptoms of new castle disease in poultry. (2mks)

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9. What is creep feeding in pig production? (1mk)

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10. State the use of each of the following tools and equipment. (2mks)
i) Routers
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ii) Tinsnips
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iii) Wood rasp
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iv) Chipping hammer
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11. State three methods of treating timber for building construction. (1½mks)
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12. State two ways in which feed additives are important in animal nutrition. (2mks)
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13. State four predisposing factors for mastitis in dairy cattle. (2mks)
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14. Give two examples of a three host tick. (1mk)

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15. State four general uses of solar energy. (2mks)

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16. Name two causes of bloat in farm animals. (2mks)

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17. Name two light breeds of poultry. (1mk)

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SECTION B (20MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section
18. Study the diagram below of an ox-plough and use it to answer the questions that follow.

a) Give the functions of parts G and F (1mark)

G
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F (1mark)
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b) Name the parts labelled K and I
K (1mark)
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I (1mark)
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c) Mark on the diagram using letters M and N the two parts used to adjust the depth of ploughing.
(1mark)
19. The diagram below shows a hen sitting on eggs. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

a) Name the method of incubation illustrated above. (1mark)

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b) Give two signs that may show that the hen is ready to sit on the eggs. (2marks)
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c) State two problems of using the above method to hatch chicks. (2marks)
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20.

a) Give the identity of tools P and Q.

P (1mark)
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Q (1mark)
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b) What is the role of part labelled S on diagram P. (1mark)

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c) Name another tool used in conjunction with tool R. (1mark)

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d) Give one maintenance practice for tool Q. (1mark)

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21. The diagram below shows the male reproductive system in cattle. Use it to answer the questions
that follow.

a) Name the parts labelled Z and W

Z (1mark)
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W (1mark)
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b) State the function of part labelled V and Y

V (1mark)
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Y (1mark)
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c) How is part W adapted to its function? (1mark)

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SECTION C (40MARKS)
22. a) Describe short term tractor servicing. 8marks)
b) Explain the procedure of establishing a fish pond. (5mks)
c) Outline preventive measures for livestock diseases. 7mks)

23. a) Describe brucellosis under the following subheadings:

i) Causal organism (1mark)
ii) Transmission (1mark)
iii) Symptoms (4mks)
iv) Control measures (4mks)

b) State the function of any five parts of a zero grazing unit in dairy farming. (5mks)
c) Explain five factors that should be considered when choosing tools and equipment to use in the
farm. (5mks)

24. a) Explain eight qualities of an ideal broader for a day old chick. (8mks)
b) Describe seven factors that a farmer should consider when sitting a bee hive to prevent swarming
of bees. (7mks)
c) State five functions of water in nutrition. (5mks)

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BUSINESS STUDIES
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TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

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• Write your Name, School and Admission number in the spaces provided
• Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
• Check that the question paper has all pages printed and that no questions are missing.

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QUESTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
MARKS

QUESTIONS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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Answer all the questions in the spaces provided

1. Outline four methods of Trade restriction used by the government. (4mks)
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2. State the effects of the following transactions on the balance sheet totals by writing increase
decrease or no effect in each case. (4mks)
(i)Bought machinery on credit………………………………
(ii)Withdrew cash from the business for own use …………………………………………
(iii)Purchased stock in cash ………………………………………………….
(iv)Paid outstanding loan by cheque ……………………………………..

3. List four benefits that may be enjoyed by Kenyans as a result of government initiatives to expand
road and railway network in the country. (4mks)
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4. Highlight four circumstances under which a firm would prefer open office layout. (4mks)
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5. Outline four limitations of Barter trade. (4mks)
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6. The following information was extracted from the books of Mangi traders on 30 th June 2009.
Item Sh
Purchases 720 000
Opening stock 165,000
Closing stock ?
Sales 980 000
a)Additional information.
Margin 20%
Required: Prepare the Trading account for Mangi trades for the year ended 30 th June 2009. (4mks)
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7. Identify four factors that influence entrepreneurial practices in Kenya. (4mks)

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8. Stima insured his house worth sh. 800 000 for sh. 700 000 and unfortunately the house was
destroyed by an inferno and he sustained losses worth sh. 600000. Calculate the amount the
amount of money that Stima should claim from the insurance company as a compensation and
comment. (4mks)

9. State four reasons for popularity of WhatsApp as trend in communication. (4mks)

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10. State four negative effects of overpopulation in a nation. (4mks)

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11.State the type of unemployment relating to each of the following descriptions. (4mks)
i) Caused by alternating trading patterns occurring at similar times.
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ii) Arises when a worker has more skills and higher qualification than the job requirement.
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iii) Arises out of mismatch between the skills possessed by a potential employee and the job
available.
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iv) Arises when people are unwilling to take up jobs due to low pay.
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12. Highlight four ways in which a warehouse may be useful to a trader. (4mks)
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13. Outline four distribution channels of locally produced agricultural products. (4mks)
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14. Outline four levels of inflation. (4mks)

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15.State four measures that a consumer may undertake to satisfy the unlimited human wants.(4mks
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16. Give four differences between shares and debentures. (4mks)

Shares Debentures
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

17. Highlight four factors that a firm must take in the account when choosing on the products to
produce . (4mks)
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18. Below is a demand and supply curve. Highlight the factors that may have caused the supply
curve to shift right ward. (4mrks)

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19. Outline four circumstance under which a trader can issue a credit note to a customer. (4mks)
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20. Highlight four advantages of indirect tax. (4mks)

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21. Highlight four duties of commercial attaches in trade promotion. (4mks)

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22. Outline four advantages of using celebrities in product promotion. (4mks)

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23. Highlight four features of perfect competition market. (4mks)

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24. Outline four problems encountered in development planning. (4mks)

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25. Identify the book of original entry in which the following transactions can be recorded. (4mks)
Transaction Book of original Entry
(i) Paid salaries by cheque _________________________________
(ii) Returned goods to a supplier __________________________________
(iii) Sold goods on credit ___________________________________
(iv) Bought delivery van on credit _________________________________

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1. a) Assuming you were planning to start a business after form four, explain any five factors you
would consider when evaluating your business idea. (10 marks)
b) Distinguish between whole life insurance policy and endowment insurance policy (10marks)

2. a) Explain five benefits that may be realized by a country as a result of government policy to
relocate industries to rural areas. (10 marks)
b) Outline five ways in which an office manager can ensure that the company’s property is
safeguarded. (10marks)

3. a) There has been a decline in the demand for wooden furniture in Kenya. Explain five
factors that may have cause this trend. (10 marks)
b) On 1st January 2022 Fadhili Traders had 180,000 cash in hand and a bank credit balance
of sh 56800 . During the month the following transactions took place (l0marks)
Jan
3rd cash sales sh 21,800
5 th A debtor settled his account of sh 75,000 by cheque
10th Paid salaries sh 40,000 in cash
12 th withdrew cash sh 3500 to settle a personal debt
23 rd Received a cheque shs 11520 from Kavutha wholesalers after deducting 4% cash discount
24 th Deposited sh 10,000 in the bank from office cash till
25th Purchased stock worth sh 8950 on credit from Ngumo distributors
26 th Cash sales banked directly sh 38,000
27 th A cheque received on 5th from debtor was dishonored. The bank charged him sh 500
29th Settled creditors account sh 6000 by cheque less 5% cash discount
31 st Banked all cash except sh 20,000
Required: Prepare a three column cash book dully balanced (10 marks)

4. a) Apart from selling shares explain five sources of finance for a public limited company
(10 marks)
b) Inflation has been on the rise in the Kenyan economy, explain five monetary policies that
can be used by the government to curb inflation (10 marks)

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5. a) Explain five reasons for differences in terms of trade between countries (10 marks)
b) Jayden enterprises had the following trial balances for the year ended 2022.
Trial Balance
As at 31st December 2022
Details DR CR
Insurance 20000
Bad debts 30000
Carriage inwards 50000
Carriage outwards 20000
Commission received 100000
Discount 100000 50000
Stock ( 1/1/2021) 100000
Purchases 1000000
Rent 40000
Returns 150000 200000
Sales ----- 1160000
1510000 1510000
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Additional information: Stock as at 31St December 2022 was Sh. 250,000

Prepare a Trading Profit and Loss account for Jayden Enterprises for the year ended 31 st December
2022 (10 marks)

6. a) State and explain five benefits of using computers in an office (10 marks)
b) Explain five reasons for which traders observe ethical practices in product promotion
(10 marks)
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 Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
1. Explain why ferns are considered to be more advanced than mosses. (2mks)
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2. A student estimating a cell size of an onion epidermal cell observed the following on the
microscope field of view using a transparent ruler.

The student identified 20 cells across the field of view. Calculate the size of the cell in micrometers.
(Show your working). (3mks)
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3. What role do the following play in the movement a Tilapia fish? (2mks)
a) Myotomes
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b) Swim bladder
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4. Name the tissues whose cells are thickened with;
a) Cellulose and pectin (1mk)
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b) Lignin (1mk)
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5. The diagram below shows the position of an image formed in a defective eye.

a) Name the defect. (1mk)

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b) Explain how the defect named in (a) above can be corrected. (2mks)
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6. The paddles of whales and the fins of fish adapt these organisms to aquatic habitat.
a) Name the evolutionary process that may have given rise to the structures. (1mk)
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b) What is the name given to such structures? (1mk)
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c) Give two examples of vestigial organs in man. (2mks)
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7. a) Define the term mutation. (1mk)
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b) State two disorders due to gene mutation. (2mks)
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8. An experiment was set to investigate a certain aspect of response. A seedling was put on a
horizontal position as shown in figure M below. After 24 hours, the set up was shown in figure N.

a) Name the response exhibited by the shoot. (1mk)

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b) Explain the curvature of the shoot upwards. (3mks)
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9.a) A student visiting a game park observed an adult elephant flapping its ears twice as much as its
calf in order to cool its body when it is hot. Explain. (2mks)
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b) Explain why some desert animals excrete uric acid rather than ammonia. (2mks)
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10. The table below shows the concentration of important plant nutrients.
Ion Concentration in pond water Concentration in cell sap (ppm)
(ppm)
Potassium 1 15
Chloride 200 50

Name the process by which the above ions could have been taken up by the plants.
i) Potassium (1mk)
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ii) Chloride (1mk)
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11. Name two hormones produced by the duodenal cells in response to the presence of acidic chyme
from the stomach. (2mks)
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12. Name the disease causing microorganism in the following respiratory diseases. (2mks)
i) Pneumonia
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ii) Pulmonary tuberculosis
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13. State the role of the following hormones during menstruation. (3mks)
a) Oestrogen
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b) Luteinising hormone
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c) Progesterone
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14. Give one aspect of dichogamy in flowers. (1mk)

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15. The equation below shows an oxidation reaction of a food substance.

5C H O +145O →102CO +98H O + Energy

51 98 6 2 2 2
a) Determine respiratory quotient of the oxidation of the food substance above. (2mks)
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b) Identify the food substance. (1mk)

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16. State two pollution effects of radioactive emissions. (2mks)

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17. A blood group A mother gave birth to a blood group O child with a blood group B husband.
a) State the genotype of the parents. (2mks)
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b) What is the genotype of the child? (1mk)

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c) State other blood groups likely to occur in the children of the couple. (1mk)
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18. Name the organelle that would be most abundant in:

i) White blood cell (1mk)
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ii) Salivary glands (1mk)

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19. Name three mechanisms through which plants excrete. (3mks)

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20. a) Nitrogen in the atmosphere cannot be directly utilized by plants. State two ways through
which Nitrogen is made available for plant use. (2mks)
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b) State the importance of saprophytic bacteria in the environment. (1mk)
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21. The diagram below shows regions of a root tip.

a) What is the function of the part labelled K. (1mk)

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b) Name the region labelled L. (1mk)

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c) Give two characteristics of the cell in the part labelled Q. (2mks)

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22. Name the hormones that control the following activities;

a) Metamorphosis in young insect (1mk)
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b) Formation of abscission layer in leaves and fruits. (1mk)

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23. Give the formula for calculating magnification of a specimen using: (2mks)
i) Light microscope
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ii) Hand lens

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24. A student met a lion as he walked along a forest path.

i) Name the hormone that was secreted in his blood stream and state its source. (2mks)
Name
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Source
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ii) What is the effect of the hormone in his? (2mks)

a) Circulatory system
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b) Respiratory system
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25. State the function of the following structures found in the walk of the trachea. (3mks)
i) Cilia
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ii) Mucus

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iii) Rings of cartilage
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26. Explain the basis for the ever changing drugs for malaria. (3mks)
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27. During an accident a victim suffered injuries in the head. After the accident he lost his memory
and was passing excessive amount of dilute urine. Suggest the part of the brain that was damaged
in relation to: (2mks)
a) Memory
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b) Passing large amounts of dilute urine
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28. State two structural differences between bicep muscles and muscles of the gut. (2mks)
Bicep muscles Gut muscles
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29. The diagram below represents an experimental set up to investigate a certain scientific concept.
The potted plant was first destarched by keeping it in the dark for four days.

The setup was then placed in sunlight for five hours and leaves were tested for starch.
a) What scientific concept was being investigated? (1mk)
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b) i) Give the results likely to be obtained after starch test for A and B.
A (1mk)
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B (1mk)
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c) Why was leaf C included in the set-up? (1mk)

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8 20
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SECTION A (40 MARKS)

1. The diagram below represents two plant cells A and B placed in two different solutions. Study the
diagrams and answer the questions that follow:

a) Identify the nature of solution into which each cell was placed. (2mks)
A………………………………………………………………………………………………………
B………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Name the physiological process responsible for the observed results. (1mk)
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c) Give the correct biological term used to describe cell A. (1mk)

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d) Describe what happen if red blood cell was placed in the solution in which cell B was placed.
(2mks)
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e) Explain why freshwater amoeba do not burst when placed in distilled water. (2mks)
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2. i) Under certain conditions, carbon (IV) oxide concentration in the blood of mammals rises above
the normal levels. State two physiological change that occur to bring carbon (IV) oxide level back
to normal. (2mks)
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ii) Why does a fresh wound bleed more in a hot weather than in cold weather? (2mks)
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iii) A certain organ R was surgically removed from a rat. Later a drastic increase in glucose level
was observed in blood. Substance S was injected into the animal’s blood. The whole process was
reversed. Identify:
Organ R………………………………………………………………………………………… (1mk)
Substance S…………………………………………………………………………………… (1mk)

iv) State two functions of blood plasma. (2mks)

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3. a) Explain why people with sickle-cell trait have an advantage of surviving malarial attack than
those with normal red blood cells. (2mks)
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b) Colour blindness is a sex linked trait caused by a recessive gene carried on the X chromosome. A
carrier woman marries a man with normal colour vision. Using letter N to represent the gene for
normal colour vision, workout the probability of the couple getting a colour blind son. (5mks)

c) State one advantage of polyploidy in plants. (1mk)

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4. The diagram below represents a living organism.

a) Name the division to which the organism belongs to. (1mk)

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b) Name part labelled Q. (1mk)
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c) State two functions of part T. (2mks)

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d) During a practical activity, Form three students of Bora Boys collected a specimen whose
drawing is as shown below. State the class that the organism belongs to giving a reason.

Class ……………………………………………………………………………………………(1mk)
Reason ………………………………………………………………………………………... (1mk)

e) State the economic importance of a named fungus. (2mks)

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5.a) Distinguish between population and community. (2mks)

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b) What is the importance of the following in an ecosystem? (2mks)
Decomposers
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Predation
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c) Give a reason why two species in an ecosystem cannot occupy the same niche. (2mks)
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d. i) Name the bacteria found in root nodules of leguminous plants. (1mk)

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ii) Identify the relationship between the bacteria named in d(i) above. (1mk)
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SECTION B (40MARKS)
Answer Question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided.
6. The table below shows how quantities of sweat and urine produced by a healthy adult human vary
with external temperature.
External Temperature 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Urine produced cm3/hr. 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30
Sweat produced in cm3/ hr. 5 6 10 15 30 60 120 200

a) Using the same axes, draw graphs of quantities of urine and sweat against external temperature.
(8mks)
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c) At what temperature was the amount of urine equal to amount of sweat produced. (1mk)
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d) Explain the effects of temperature on the amount of urine produced. (4mks)

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e) Explain how the following structures reduce body heat loss when external temperatures are low.
i) Skin hairs (2mks)
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ii) Blood vessels (2mks)

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7.a) Describe the adaptations of mammalian male reproductive system to its function. (10mks)

b) Explain how the vertebrae below are adapted to their functions. (10mks)
i) Cervical vertebrae
ii) Thoracic vertebrae

8. Explain how the leaves of mesophytes are suited to their functions. (20mks)

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✓ A mature lemon fruit labelled T
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✓ Test tube holder
✓ 50 ml beaker
✓ Ruler

Access to:
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✓ Sodium hydrogen carbonate solution
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 Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided
1. You are provided with a specimen T that has been obtained from a plant.
a) i) Identify the part of plant that is T. (1mk)
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ii) Give one reason for your answer in a (i) above. (1mk)
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b) Cut specimen T into two halves to obtain its cross sections. Squeeze the juice from specimen T
into the beaker provided. Using the reagents provided, test the food substances present in
specimen T. record your results in the table below. (9mks)
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c) Specimen T is dispersed in nature by animals. Give two importance of fruits and seed dispersal.
(2mks)
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2. You are provided with specimen J. examine it and answer the questions below.
a) i) Identify the subdivision of the plant from which J was obtained. (1mk)
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ii) Give a reason. (1mk)
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b) State the class of J. (1mk)

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Reason. (1mk)
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c) i) What is the mode of pollination of J. (1mk)

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ii) Give a reason for your answer in (i) above. (1mk)

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d) Describe the following parts: (2mks)

i) Corolla
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e) Carefully open T and remove the petals. Remove one stamen and make a well-labelled diagram.
Indicate the magnification. (4mks)

3. Study the photograph below and answer the questions that follow:
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a) Name the three bones labelled A, B and C. (3mks)
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b) Name the cavity Z and state its role. (2mks)

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c) Name the structure labelled T and state the role it plays in female mammals. (2mks)
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d) In the photograph show with letter K where ball and socket joint is formed and name the bone
that forms the joint. (2mks)

e) Give one name of the structure formed by bones C, G and T. (1mk)

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f) i) Where is it found in the mammalian body. (1mk)

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ii) The actual length of the specimen from points X and Y is 20.8cm. Calculate the magnification of
the photograph. (2mks)
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a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
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c) All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
d) Mathematical tables and silent electronic calculations may be used
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1. The following are atomic and ionic radii of elements in the same group of the periodic table. The
letters are not actual symbols of the elements
Elements Atomic radius Ionic radius
A 0.133 0.216
B 0.114 0.195
C 0.099 0.181

a) Identify the strongest oxidizing agent. (1 mark)

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b) Give reasons for answer in (a) above? (1mark)

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c) Which element has the highest atomic number? Explain? (1mark)

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2. P, Q and S are solutions with pH values

Solutions pH value
P 7.0
Q 6.5
S 5.0

a) Which solution is likely to be:

i.Water obtained from location near greenhouse? (1mk)
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ii.Water collected near a contact process plant. (1mk)

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iii.Distilled water (1mk)
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3. Write a balanced ionic equation to:

a) Explain how temporary hardness in water is removed using soda ash. (1mk)
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b) Give one disadvantage of using hard water in washing. (1mk)

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4. Draw a simplified diagram of a common Liebig condenser and show direction of water using
arrows. (2mks)

5. Draw structures of the following compounds

i.2-chloro-4-methylpent-1-ene. (1mk)

ii.3-methylheptanoic acid. (1mk)

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6. Study the monomer below

a) Draw the structure of its polymer. (1mk)

b) A sample of polymer formed from the monomer above has a molecular mass of 4020. Determine
the number of monomers making up the polymer. (H=1, C=12, N=14). (2mks)

7. Nitric (V) acid is a major product of Ostwald process with 65% purity.
a) State how its concentration is increased. (1mk)
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b) What gives a yellow colour of the acid? How is it removed? (2mks)

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8. Name the type of artificial Name the type of artificial radioactivity represented by each of the
following nuclear equations.
a)

i. 3H + 2H →4He+ In+ energy

𝟏
( mk)
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1 1 1 0
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ii. 235u + In →141 Ba + 92 K + 3In + energy 𝟏
( mk)
92 56 36 𝟐
0 0
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b) Give two differences between nuclear reactions and chemical reactions. (2mks)
Nuclear reactions Chemical reactions
i)

ii)

9. Complete the table below.

Species Number of electrons Number of neutrons

108Ag +
47

10. A given volume of ozone (O3) diffused through a porous hole in 144 seconds. How long
would it take equal volume of Sulphur (IV) oxide to pass through same hole? (O = 16, S =32)
(3mks)
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11. One way to increase the yield of methanol from hydrogen and carbon (II) oxide is to lower
the temperature of the system. Why is it not advisable to lower the temperature below the
optimum 2500c. (2mks)
2 H 2 ( g ) + CO ( g ) CH 3 OH ( g ) H = −90vJ / mole

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12. The apparatus below was used to investigate products formed during electrolysis of brine
(concentrated sodium chloride).

a) Write equation at electrode B. (1mk)

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b) If electrode B was replaced with mercury electrode. Name product formed? Explain. (2mks)
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13. A solution contains 7.5g of solute X in 20cm3 of water. When the solution is cooled,
crystals of X begin to appear at 100c. Determine solubility of solute X at 100c. (2mks)
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14. Explain the difference in melting point of magnesium oxide 30800c and phosphorous (V)
oxide 5630c. (2mks)
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15. How would you confirm presence of lead in an ore? (3mks)

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16. Why do latent heat of fusion and latent heat of vaporization increase from sodium to
aluminum in third period. (2mks)
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17. a) Write an equation for reaction between chlorine and hot concentrated sodium hydroxide.
(1mk)
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b) Explain how chlorine is used in water treatment. (1mk)

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18. A fixed mass of a gas occupies 300cm3 at 150c and 740mmHg. At what temperature will the
gas occupy 4500c at pressure of 780mmHg? (3mks)
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19. When a sample of hydrated Iron (II) sulphate (FeSO4.nH2O) was heated until a constant was
obtained the following data was recorded.
a) Mass of evaporating dish = 50.00
b) Mass of evaporating dish + hydrated salt = 55.20
c) Mass of evaporating dish + residue = 52.84.
Calculate value of n. (Fe = 56, S = 32, O=16, H=1). (3mks)
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20. a) Define the term standard molar heat of formation. (1mk)
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b) Draw an energy cycle diagram to show how the standard heat of formation of ethane (C2H6) can
be determined from standard heat of combustion of its elements. (2mks)

21. When a piece of potassium metal is placed in water, it becomes “ball like” and darts on the
surface of water as it gets diminished. Explain why the metal become “ball like”. (2mks)
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22. The flow chart below shows steps in extraction of Zinc study it and use it to answer
questions that follows.
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i.Name the process in Step I. (1mk)

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ii.Write a balanced chemical equation in Step 2. (1mk)

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iii.Name the ore used in extraction of Zinc in above flow chart. (1mk)
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23. A mass of 3.2g of XOH reacts completely with 20cm3 of 2.0M H2SO4(aq)
i.Write an equation for the reaction. (1mk)
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ii.Calculate the relative atomic mass of X in the formula XOH. (O=16, H=1). (3mks)
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24. A Compound whose general formula is M(OH)3 reacts as shown below:

a) M (OH ) 3 ( s ) + OH − ( aq ) → M (OH ) −4 ( aq )

b) M (OH ) 3( s ) + 3H aq+ → M (3aq+ ) + 3H 2 O(l )

i. What name is given to compounds which behave like M (OH) in the two equations above?
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ii. Name two elements whose hydroxide behave like that of M. (2mks)
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25. Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon.

a) What are allotropes? (1mk)
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b) Explain why graphite conducts electricity while diamond does not? (2mks)
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26. A piece of blue and red litmus paper were placed in a beaker containing water into which
aluminum chloride had been dissolved.
i.Is dissolving aluminum chloride in water physical or chemical process. (1mk)
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ii.State and explain the observation. (1mk)

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27. Consider electrochemical cell below

Zn / Zn2+ // Pb 2+ / Pb
( s) (aq) (aq) ( s)
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i. Name the electrode in above cell. (1mk)
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ii. Write half ionic equation involving oxidation in above electrochemical cell. (1mk)
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iii. Name the possible salt bridge. (1mk)

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28. The diagram below is a part of a set up used in preparation of a particular gas in the
laboratory.

a) Complete the diagram to show how dry sample of gas can be collected. (3mks)

b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction in the diagram. (1mk)
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29. When SO2 sulphur (IV) oxide gas is bubbled through acidified KMnO4 solution the reaction
takes place according to the following equation.

2MnO − + SO 2 − + 6 H + → 2MnO + SO 2 − + 3H O
4(aq) 2(aq) (aq) 4(aq) 4 2 (l )

a) Calculate the oxidation number of manganese in:

i. MnO 4− (1mk)
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MnO4 (1mk)
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b) During the reaction was manganese oxidized or reduced? Explain. (1mk)

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
b) Sign and write date of examination in the space provided.
c) All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
d) Mathematical tables and silent electronic calculations may be used
e) Answer all questions in English.

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 QUESTIONS
1. (a) Study the table below and answer the questions that follows. The symbols are not the actual
symbols of the elements
Element A B C D E F
Electronic 2.8 2.8.8 2.8 2.8.8. 2.8 2.8.8
configuration
of the ion
Valency and type Divalent Divalent Monovalent Monovalent Trivalent Trivalent
of ion cation anion cation anion cation anion

i) Arrange the elements A,B,C,D,E and F in terms of increasing atomic sizes (1mk)
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ii) Name the period of the periodic table to which these elements belongs? (1mk)
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iii) Write an equation for the reaction between elements C and D (1mk)
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iv) Compare the electrical conductivity of elements A and E. Explain (2mks)

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v) Compare the first ionization energies of elements A and C. Explain. (2mks)

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vi) Which element sit re strongest oxidizing agent (1mk)
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b.) Study the information below and answer the question that follow
Formula of oxide NaCl MgCl2 AlCl3 SiCl4 PCl3 SCl2

Melting point oC 801 714 _ -70 -91 -80

Formula of oxide Na2O MgO AlO3 SiO2 P4O10 SO2

Melting point oC 1190 3080 2050 1730 560 -73

b. Aluminum chloride(AlCl3 ) has an unexpected bond type and structure

i.) State the type of bond and the structure in AlCl3 (1mk)
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ii.) What type of bond would AlCl3 be expected to have? Give a reason (1mk)
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iii.) Why is the melting point of AlCl3 not indicted in the table above (1mk)
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iv.) Silicon (iv) chloride get hydrolyzed by water. Write a balanced equation for this reaction(1mk)
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2.) The following flow chart is an illustration of the extraction of aluminum from its ores

i) Give the formula of bauxite (1mk)

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ii.) Name the two main impurities in bauxite (2mks)
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iii.)Write the chemical equation for the reaction taking place during process V (1mk)
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(iv) The melting point of aluminum oxide is quite high. Explain what is done to make the process
cost effective. (1mk)
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(v) Name residue S

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(vi) Write down the half equations for the reaction at the (2mks)
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(vii) In the electrolysis stage the graphite electrode used at the anode is periodically replaced
anode at regular intervals (1mk)
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(viii) Give two properties that makes aluminum and alloys suitable for making aircraft bodies
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(3a.) A form four students carried out an experiment to extract oil from sim sim seeds. (1mk)
i.) Name two apparatus he used to crush the simsim seeds (1mk)
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ii.) Name suitable solvent used (1mk)

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iii.) Name the class or organ compounds in which vegetable oil belongs to (1mk)
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(iv)Describe the process of preparing soapy detergents using vegetable oil (3mks)
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b.) Study the flow chart below and answer the question that follow

(i) State the conditions for the reaction in step 1 to occur (1mk)
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(ii) Identify substance H (1mk)

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(iii) Give one disadvantage of the continued use of substances such as J (1mk)
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(iv) The relative molecular mass of J is 16800. Calculate the number of monomers that make up J
(2mks)
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4. Study the standard electrode potentials of the half – cells given below and answer the questions
that follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements)
EƟ Volts
N (+aq) + e − N (S ) -2.92

J (+aq) + e − J (s ) +0.52
1
K (+aq) + e − K 2 ( g ) 0.00
2
G(+aq) + e − G(s ) +0.80

M (2aq+ ) + 2e − M (s ) -.0.44

i) Identify the strongest oxidizing agent. Give a reason for your answer (2mks)
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ii) Which two half- cells would produce the highest potential difference when combined (1mk)
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iii) Draw an electrochemical cell for the above. Show on the diagram flow of electrons (3mks)

iv) Write the cell notation representation for the above cell (1mk)
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v.) Calculate the e.m.f of the cell above (1mk)

vi.) Give two functions of the salt bridge (2mks)

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(vii) Determine the oxidation number of the halogen in I04 - (1mk)

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viii) Give on use f electrolysis (1mk)
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5. The table below shows the observations made when aqueous ammonia and sodium hydroxide
solutions were added to cations of A,B,C and D
Cation of Sodium hydroxide in excess Ammonia solution in excess
A Blue precipitate Blue precipitate dissolves to
form a deep blue solution
B White precipitate dissolve to White precipitate dissolve to
form a colourless solution form a colourless solutuion
C White precipitate dissolved to White precipitate
form a colourless solution
D

(i) Identify the cations present in (2mks)

B-
C-

(ii) Write the formula of the complex ion present in the deep blue solution of cation A (1mk)
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iii.) Given that the cation of D have Na + ions complete the table above (1mk)
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iv.) State any one use of complex ions (1mk)

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5(b)

i.)Name precipitate L (1mk)

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ii.) Write the ionic equation for the formation of L (1mk)

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iii.) Name the type of reaction in step 2 (1mk)

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iv.) Name any other solution that can be used in step 2 above (1mk)
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6. The diagram below was used to prepare hydrogen chloride gas which was passed over heated iron
powder

a.i.) State a pair of reagents that will produce hydrogen chloride gas in flask A (1mk)
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ii.) Name the substances in flask B (1mk)

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iii.) State the observations made in the combustion tube (2mk)

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iv.) Write the equation for the reaction in the combustion tube (1mk)
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v.) Describe a chemical test for hydrogen chloride gas (2mks)

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b i.) Identify the gas that burns at the jet (1mk)
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ii.) Explain why the gas in (b) is burnt (1mk)

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c.) Another experiment was carried out where hydrogen chloride gas was bubbled through
methylbene and water in separate beakers the resulting solutions were tested with blue litmus
paper and marble chips (2mks)
Solution of hydrogen chloride Blue litmus paper Marble chips
gas
Water
Methylbenzene

The thermodynamic equation for the formation of ammonia in the Harber process is as follows.

N 2 g ) + 3H 2 ( g ) 2 NH 3( g ) H = −92KJ / mol

i.) If the system is allowed to attain equilibrium. State and explain how the following factors would
affect the yield of ammonia
a.) Increase in temperature (1mk)
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b.)Increase in pressure (1mk)

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c.) Using a more efficient catalyst (1mk)
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ii.) In an experiment to study the rate of reaction 1g of Magnesium ribbon was reacted with excess
2M hydrochloric acid. The results obtained were recorded as shown in the table below.
Time(s) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

Volume of gas produced (cm3) 0 11 20 26 31 35 38 39 40 40

(a) Give a reason why Magnesium ribbon is normally cleaned with sand paper before being put
into the acid (1mk)
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b.) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction (1mk)

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c.)On the grid provided plot a graph of volume of the gas produced against the time taken (3mk)

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iii.) From the graph determine the rate of reaction at
a.) 30 seconds

b.) At 120 seconds

c.) Give a reason for the difference between the two values
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• Solution A-120cm3 • 20ml syringe
• Solution C -60cm3 • Boiling tube -2pcs
• 5cm3 of absolute ethanol • Filter paper -2pcs
• About 0.5gms NaHCO3 • 6 test tubes in a rack
• About 0.2g solid E • Wooden splint
• About 1g solid P • Distilled water in wash bottle
• Pipette • Metallic spatula
• Pipette filler • Test tube holder
• 250ml volumetric flask Access to;
• Means of labelling • Phenolphthalein indicator
• Burette • Source of heat
• Filter funnel • 2M NH3
• Conical flasks – 2pcs • 2M HCl
• 100 ml plastic beaker • Ba(NO3)2
• Thermometer • Universal indicator and pH chart
Preparation of solutions
• Solution A -0.8 M NaOH
• Solution C -1M H2SO4
• Solid P –mixture of ZnCO3 and ZnSO4 in the ratio 2:1
• Solid E is 0.2 grams Maleic acid

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name, admission number in the space provided.
2. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided
3. All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
4. You are not allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes. This time is to
enable you read the question paper and make sure you have all the requirements.

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QUESTION MARKS CANDIDATES SCORE
1 23
2 10
3 07
TOTAL 40 MARKS
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1. You are provided with the following
Sodium hydroxide solution A
0.1M HCl labelled B
An alkanoic acid labelled C
You are required to
i) Standardize solution A
ii) Determine the mole ratio of reaction between sodium hydroxide and the alkanoic acid
iii) Calculate the molarity of solution C
iv) Determine the molar enthalpy of neutralisation of the alkanoic acid and sodium hydroxide
PROCEDURE 1
Using the pipette, place 25cm3 of solution A into a 250ml volumetric flask .Add distilled water as
you shake up to the 250ml mark .Label the solution formed as D.
Fill the burette with solution B .Rinse the pipette and use it to transfer 25cm3 of solution D into a
conical flask. Add 3 drops of phenolphthalein indicator and carry out titration .Repeat the
procedure twice to obtain concordant values .Record the results below
1 2 3
Final burette reading (cm3)
Initial burette reading (cm3)
Volume of solution B used (cm3)
(4mk)
a) Determine the average titre volume (1mk)
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b) Calculate the number of moles of

i) HCl that reacted (1mk)
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ii) NaOH in the 25cm3 of solution D ( 1/2mk)
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iii) Molarity of NaOH solution A (1mk)

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PROCEDURE 2
Rinse the burette and fill it with solution C .Run 16cm3 of solution C into a 100ml plastic beaker
.Using a thermometer measure its temperature and record it in the table 2 below as initial .Add
4cm3 of solution A using a syringe .Stir with the thermometer immediately and note the highest
temperature reached .Record it in the table as final temperature .Repeat the procedure with other
volumes of A and C as shown in the table and complete it . Rinse the beaker and the thermometer
after each experiment
Volume of solution (cm3) 16 12 8 6 4 2
Volume of solution A (cm3) 4 8 12 14 16 18
Final temperature (C )
Initial temperature (C)
Change in temperature

d) On the grid below, plot the graph of change in temperature against volume of sodium hydroxide
solution A (3mks)
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e) From your graph determine,

i) The volume of sodium hydroxide solution A required to neutralize the alkanoic acid (1/2mk)
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ii) Highest change in temperature T (1/2mk)

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f) Determine the volume of the alkanoic acid solution C, used in the neutralization (1/2mk)
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g) Calculate the;
i) Concentration of the alkanoic acid solution C, given that the ratio of volume of alkali to the
volume of acid is also the mole ratio (2mks)
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ii) Molar enthalpy of neutralisation of the acid by sodium hydroxide (2mks)

(C=4.2J/g/k, density of solution =1g/cm3)
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2. You are provided with solid P .Carry out the following tests and write your observations and
inferences in the spaces provided
a)Place all the solid P in a boiling tube .Add about 10cm3 of distilled water and shake the mixture
thoroughly .Filter the mixture into another boiling tube .Retain the filtrate for use in the test 2 (b)
below and dry the residue using a filter paper
i) Transfer about half of the residue in a dry test tube .Heat the residue strongly and test any gas
produced using a burning splint
Observations Inferences

1mk
1mk
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ii) Place the rest of the residue in a dry test tube .Add 2cm3 of 2M hydrochloric acid .Retain the
mixture for test (iii) below
Observations Inferences

1mk 1mk

iii) To the solution formed in (ii) above, add aqueous ammonia drop wise till in excess
Observations Inferences

1mk 1mk

b) i) To above 2cm3 of the filtrate obtained in a) above add aqueous ammonia drop wise until in
excess
Observations Inferences

1mk 1mk

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ii) To about 2cm3 of the filtrate, add about 2cm3 of 2M hydrochloric acid
Observations Inferences

1mk 1mk

iii) To 2cm3 of filtrate add two drops of barium nitrate solution (2mks)
Observations Inferences

1 1
/2mk /2mk

3. You are provided with solid E carry out the following test and record your observations and
inferences in the spaces provided
a) Place about one half of solid E in a dry test tube .Retain the other half for use in (b) below .Add
all of the absolute ethanol provided to solid E in a test tube shake the mixture
Observations Inferences

1 1
/2mk /2mk
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Divide the mixture formed into two portions
i) Determine the pH of the first portions
Observations Inferences

1 1
/2mk /2mk

ii) To the second portion, add about one half of sodium hydrogen carbonate provided
Observations Inferences

1mk 1mk

b) Place the remaining solid E in a boiling tube 10cm3 of distilled water and shake. Boil the mixture
and divide it into 3 portions while still warm
i) To the first portion add the remaining sodium hydrogen
Observations Inferences

1 1
/2mk /2mk

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ii) The second portion add three drops of acidified K2Cr207 (1mks)
Observations Inferences

1 1
/2MK /2mk

iii) To the third portion add 5 drops of Bromine water (1mk)

Observations Inferences

1 1
/2MK /2mk
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a) Write your name and ADM number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) This paper consists of two Sections A and B.
d) There are 14 printed pages, with 18 questions check to confirm that your paper is complete.
e) Answer all the questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided.
f) All working must be clearly shown in the spaces provided.
g) Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.
For Examiners Use Only
Section Question Total Score Candidates Score
A 1-13 25
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15 09
16 08
17 09
18 06
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 SECTION A (25 MARKS)
Answer all Questions in the space provided
1. State the branch of physics applied by a soldier when firing a gun. (1mrk)
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2. The figure bellow shows part of micrometer screw gauge with 100 divisions on the thimble scale.
Complete the diagram to show a reading of 5.79mm (2mks)

3. The diagram bellow shows apparatus used to observe the behavior of smoke particles in air.

i) Why are smoke particles suitable for use in this experiment? (1mk)
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ii) What difference if any would be seen in the motion of the smoke particles if a source of light of
weaker energy was used (1mk)
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4. The diagram bellow shows a uniform meter rule pivoted at its center and balanced bay the forces
shown. (3mks)

Determine the value of x.

5.a)The Figure below shows a matchstick soaped on one end and placed on the surface of water as
shown below. If soap solution is poured at A

The matchstick is observed to move in a certain direction.

i) State the direction (A or B) (1mk)
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ii) Explain your answer in (i) above. (1mk)
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b) A physics teacher writing on a board uses a piece of chalk or white board marker. Explain why
any ink or chalk particles sticks on the board. (1mk)
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6. A student pulls a block of wood along a horizontal surface by applying a constant force. State the
reason why the block moves at a constant velocity. (1mk)
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7. Water moves through a horizontal pipe of varying crossection area as shown below.

Determine the velocity of the water in pipe B given the velocity of A is 2m/s (3mks)
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8. Equal amount of hot water at 100oC is poured in to vessels P and Q as shown below and left to
cool up to the room temperature. P is painted black and Q is polished.

The readings of the thermometer are taken at interval of five minutes. On the axes below, sketch a
graph of temperature against time for P and Q (2mks)

9. In a ball and ring experiment the ball goes through the ring at room temperature. When it is heated
it does not go through the ring but when left on the ring for some time it goes through. Explain
this observation. (2mks)
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10) State the type of stability shown below (1mk)

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11) The graph below shows Force against extension of the spring. (1mk)

On the same axes sketch a graph of force against extension for a spring double the length same
thickness and same material as the given spring.

12.A small stone in your shoes is painful when you step on it but does not hurt you when removed
from the shoe and placed in on the hand.Explain (2mks)
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13. Consider the Figure below.

Mercury  = (13.6gcm-3) and Pa=760mmHg

Calculate the pressure of the gas in cm Hg. (2mks)
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EXPLAIN B (55 MARKS)

Answer all question in the space provided
14.i)Define the term momentum. (1mk)
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ii) Explain why high jumpers flexes their knees when landing on the ground. (2mks)
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b) A body of mass 150Kg travelling at a constant velocity of 72km/h collides with a stationary object
of mass 90kg. If the impact takes 3s before the two moves together at a constant velocity for 20s.
Find
i) Their common velocity (2mks)

ii) Impulsive Force. (3mks)

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15.i)State one similarity between boiling and evaporation. (1mk)
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ii) Explain why pieces of ice at 0oC added to a drink at room temperature are more effective in
cooling the drink than equal mass of water at 0oC. (2mks)
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b)i)200g of a liquid at a temperature of 10oC is poured into a well lagged calorimeter. An electric
heater rated 1500W is used to heat the liquid. The graph below shows a variation of temperature
of the liquid with time.
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From the graph determine the specified latent heat of vaporization assuming that the liquid
evaporates. (3mks)

c)i)A small electric heater rated 20W 240V is immersed in crushed ice in a funnel. Before the heat is
switched on, the water drops from the funnel at a rate of 0.5g/min and when the heater is working
the water drop at the rate of 4g/min.
Calculate the specified latent heat of fusion. (3mks)

16.a)A ball is thrown verticality upwards from hands at 125m/s and the thrower receives it back.
i) Calculate the time of flight. (2mks)

ii) Calculate how high the ball rises (2mks)

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b)i)A bullet is fired horizontal at a target. Neglecting air resistance, give a reason why the horizontal
acceleration of the bullet is zero. (1mk)
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ii) A bullet is fired horizontally from a flat form 15m high. If initial speed is 300m/s determine
maximum horizontal distance covered g=10m/s2 (3mks)

17.a)i) Name the device that is used to convert electrical energy to light energy (1mk)
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b) The figure below shows a load of 100N being raised by pulling it along a incline plane of length
3m.

i) Calculate the efficiency of the system (3mks)

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ii) Calculate the work done against the friction when moving the body from point A to B. (2mks)

c)i)Assuming that you know your weight, Explain how you can calculate your own power given the
following:
Tape measure, stopwatch, A partner to record the time, Flight of stairs. (3mks)

18.a)Define the term “Absolute zero temperature” as applied in gas laws. (1mk)
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b) State two assumptions used in gas laws. (2mks)

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c) An air pump is taking in air at 1.01×105Pa and supplies it into a rigid container of volume 2 liters.
The barrel of the pump has a volume of 0.2 liters. If the pressure in the receiver is initially at
101×105Pa what is the pressure in the receiver after five strokes of the pump. Assuming
temperature is constant. (3mks)

19.a)State the Archimedes principle (1mk)

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b)i)The figure below shows a rectangular block of height 6cm floating. Vertically in a beaker
containing two immiscible liquids A and B. The density of the liquid is 800kgm3 and 1200kgm3
respectively.
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The cross-section area of the block is 2cm2
Determine:
i) The total weight of the liquid displaced by both liquids A and B. (3mks)

ii) Density of the block (2mks)

c) In the space provided sketch a graph of the weight of the water displaced against the lost in weight
of the object when the object is lowered in the water until it is fully submerged. (1mk)

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20.a)State two parts of the earth which have zero angular velocity of linear velocity as it completely
one rotation. (1mk)
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b) A particle moving along a circular path of radius 5cm describes an arch length of 2cm every 2
seconds. Determine:
i) Its Angular velocity (2mks)

ii) Its periodic time (2mks)

c) A car of mass 1500kg negotiates a bend of radius 45m on horizontal road. If the friction force
between the road and the tires is 7200N, calculate the maximum speed at which the car can be
driven at the bend without skidding. (3mks)

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INSTRUCTION TO THE CANDIDATES

a) Write your name and ADM number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) This paper consists of two Sections A and B.
d) Answer all the questions in sections A and B in the spaces provided.
e) All working must be clearly shown in the spaces provided.
f) Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.

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Section Question Total Score Candidates Score
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B 14 8
15 9
16 11
17 14
18 13
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 SECTION I (25 MARKS)
1. State the number of images formed when three objects are placed between two plane mirrors
which parallel to each to each other. (1mk)
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2. The figure shows a highly negatively charged electroscope. A pointed pin M which is earthed is
brought closer to the metal cap N as shown.

State and explain the observations that will be made. (3mks)

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3. The figure below shows an electric circuit. S1, S2 and S3 are switched and L1,L2 and L3 are lamps.
A constant potential difference is applied across X and Y.
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i) Other than L1 state the lamp that will light when S1 and S2 are closed. (1mk)
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ii) How does the brightness in L1in (i) above compared with its brightness when all the switches are
closed. (1mk)

4. One method of magnetization is by single stroking. State the disadvantage of this method.(1mk)
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5) A pendulum bob takes 0.5seconds to move from its mean position to maximum displacement.
Calculate its frequency. (2mks)

6. The figure below shows part of a rainbow.

State what happens at part

A ……………………………………………… (1mk)
B ……………………………………………… (1mk)

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7. State one factor that affects resistance of metal conductor other than temperature. (1mk)
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8. The figure shown a network of three capacitors

Determine the effective capacitance. (2mks)

9. The figure shows sound waves emitted by a drum stick.

Explain way the wave fronts are directed to the ground (2mks)
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10.Write a nuclear equation of a radioactive cobalt 60
26 Co which undergoes a  decay to form element

W. (2mks)
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11. The figure below show an object O placed in front of concave mirror.

On the same figure construct a ray diagram to locate the image of the object. (3mks)

12.a)State one property common to all electromagnetic waves. (1mk)

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b) On the axis provided, sketch a frequency wavelength graph for electromagnetic waves. (1mk)

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13.a)The figure below shows a p-n junction connected to a cell.

What type of biasing will occur if the terminals of the cell are interchanged (1mk)
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b) The graph below shows the output obtained with time during rectification process

State the number of diode used in this process. (1mk)

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SCTION II (55 MARKS)

Answer all the question in the space provided
14.a)State Ohm’s law (1mk)
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b) Study the circuit diagram below and answer the question that follows.

Calculate
i) The effective resistance (2mks)

ii) Current flowing through the ammeter (2mks)

iii)Current flowing through the 4  resister. (3mks)

15.a) State one use of echoes (1mk)

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b) Explain why there is gradual decrease in amplitude of a progressive wave (1mrk)
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c)i)Distinguish between Refraction and reflection of waves (1mk)

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ii) In the figure below complete the diagram to show how plane wave move in the shallow and deep
region there after (2mks)
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iii)The figure below shows how water wave interferes in a ripple tank. The amplitude and
wavelength of each wave is 8cm and 5cm respectively.

Determine the amplitude of the water wave at point

A (1mk)
B (1mk)

iv)If the Vibrator at S1 and S2 in part (iii) above produce coherent waves of frequency 40Hz,
determine the speed of the water wave. (2mks)

16.a)Determine the term principal focus for a convex lens. (1mk)

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b) A certain student accommodates objects situated at a distance greater than 80.0cm from the eye.
i) Define the term accommodation in reference to eye vision. (1mk)
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ii) State with a reason this type of eye defect (2mks)

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iii)Identify the type of lens that would enable the student to see. (1mk)
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c) The graph below is a plot of image distance (v) against object distance (u) for a convex lens.

From the graph determine the focal length of the convex lens. (2mks)
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d) An object of height 4cm is placed 2cm from a diverging lens of focal length 3cm calculate:
i) The image distance. (2mks)

ii) The height of the image (2mks)

17.a)The figure below shows a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO)

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i) State the function of the component labeled: (3mks)
A ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
B ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
C …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) What would be the effect on the CRO if the temperature of the filament of the electron gun was
raised. (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii) Name and state the function of the part labeled X. (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Apart from thermionic emission name the other method of emitting electrons from a metal
surface. (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) State two factors that affect photoelectric effect on a metal surface. (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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d) The graph below shows how kinetic energy varies with frequency f in an experiment using a
photocell.

Given the k.e max=hf-Ø determine from the graph :

i) Plank constant h (3mks)

ii) The Constant Ø (2mks)

18.a) State the Lenz’s low of electromagnetic induction. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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i) Name the part labeled X (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) State and explain what happens when the switch is closed (3mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) State the observation made on X when the D.C supply is replaced with A.C (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) A generator produces 250kW is connected to a factory by a cable which has a total resistance of
10  . Determine the voltage at which the generator produces power if the maximum current in the
cable is 8.0A (2mks)
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d)i)State two ways through which power loss is minimized in a transmission cables. (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) The figure below shows part of a wiring circuit for a house.

Identify three faults made in the wiring. (3mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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TIME: 2½ HOURS
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CONFIDENTIAL
Each student will require;
Question one
1. Boiling tube approx. 15.0cm tall and diameter 2.4±0.5cm
2. Some dry sand
3. Half meter rule
4. Vernier calipers (to be shared)
5. Weighing balance (At least one per room)
6. A piece of tissue paper.
7. A glass beaker (at least 600ml almost full of liquid L and labeled L)
(Liquid L is brine prepared with 1kg salt in 5 liters of water)
8. A plane mirror.
9. A rectangular glass block approximately 100mm×60mm×18mm.
10 A plain white paper.
11 Soft board.
12. Protractor (Student geometrical set)
13. A piece of plasticine.
14. Four optical pins
15. A lit candle
16. A biconvex lens of f =15cm
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17. A lens holder
18. A meter rule
19. A white screen.

Question Two
1. Ammeter (0-1A)
2. Voltmeter (0-5V)
3. Two new size D cells.
4. A cell holder.
5. A resistance wire fixed on a millimeter scale (SWG 31)
6. A switch.
7. Six connecting wire with crocodile clips.

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TIME: 2½ HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

(a) Write your name and index number in the space provided above.
(b) Answer all questions in the space provided in the question paper
(c) You are supposed to spend the first 15 minutes of the 2½ hours allowed for this paper reading the
whole paper carefully before commencing your work.
(d) Marks are given for clear record of the observation made, their suitability accuracy are use.
(e) Candidates are advised to record their observation as soon as they are made.
(f) Non-programmable silent calculators and mathematical tables may be used.

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QUESTION 1 A QUESTION 1B
Part i iii iv v vi vii viii Total Part e f g Total
Students Students
Score score
QUESTION 1 C QUESTION 2
Part i iii iv v Total
Part b c d e Total
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score score

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Question 1
A) You are provided with the following apparatus:
- A boiling tube,
- Some dry sand
- A liquid in a beaker labeled L
- Half meter rule
- Vernier caliper (To be shared)
- A weighing balance (To be shared)
- Tissue paper

Proceed as follows:
i) Measure the length of the boiling tube using the vernier calipers.
h=………………………….cm (1mrk)

ii) Put a little amount of sand in the boiling tube and place it in the beaker which is almost filled with
liquid L. Add sand little by little until the tube floats upright as shown in the figure bellow.

iii)Measure the length d, part of the boiling tube which is above the liquid.
d=…………………………….cm (1mrk)
iv)Determine the length t, of the boiling tube which is immersed in the liquid.
t=……………………………cm (1mrk)
v) Remove the boiling tube from the beaker, wipe it dry on the outside and measure its mass,
including the sand inside.
m=………………………….g (1mrk)
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D=…………………………..cm (1mrk)

vii)Determine the external reading, R (1mrk)

R =…………………… + ……..cm

viii) Using the formula m = 12R 2 , determine  of the liquid (3mks)

=

B) You are provided with the following apparatus:

- One plane mirror.
- One rectangular glass block.
- One white plane paper.
- Soft board.
- A protector (student geometrical set).
- A piece of plastic ine.
- Four optical pins.
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Proceed as follows
a) Place the glass block vertically on the white paper with its largest surface facing you. Draw the
outline of the block and label it ABCD. Remove the block.
b) From point c measure angle y=30o and draw line CE as shown in the diagram.

c) From point B, fix a pin P1 at 2.5cm from B along BA and another pin P2 2.5cm from P1 and
10cm from point F on line AB. As shown in the diagram.
d) Replace the glass block and put the plane mirror vertically on line CE behind the glass block (fix
it with plastacine). Arrange pins P3 and P4 to be in a straight with the image of P1 and P2 as seen
through the glass block after reflection from the plane mirror. Draw a line P3P4 to meet the block
at P as in the figure below.

e) Measure angle X and state its units (1mk)

X =……………………………………………………..
f) Given the equation Y= Y0 - 0.515X determine the value of y0. (2mks)

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g) Find n from the formula n = (2mks)
sin (90 − Yo )

C) You are provided with;

- A candle,
- A biconvex lens,
- A lens holder,
- A meter rule,
- A white screen.
Proceed as follows;
a) Arrange the lit candle and the white screen on the bench at a distance of 100cm from each other.
Mount the meter rule on the bench as shown so that it’s zero mark coincides with point of the lit
candle and 100cm mark coincide with the position of the screen.

b) Place the lens between the screen at a point near the candle. Move the lens systems together with
its holder towards the screen until you observe a sharp magnified inverted image of the flame on
the screen.
Record the distance U1 between the lens and the lit candle.

U1……………………………………………….cm (1mrk)
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c) Move the lens system further towards the screen until you obtain another position where a sharp
diminished inverted image of the flame is formed on the screen.
Record the new distance U2 between the lens and the candle.

U2=……………………………………………..cm (1mrk)

d) Determine the displacement d of the lens (1mrk)

d = U 2 − U1

1+ m 100 − U 1
d) Determine Constant Ø given that Ø= when m = (3mks)
mU 1 U1

Question 2
You are provided with the following apparatus;
- Ammeter (0-1 A)
- Voltmeter (0-5V)
- Two dry cells
- One resistance wire fixed on a meter rule/mm scale.
- A switch
- Six connecting wires with crocodile clip.
A cell holder

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Proceed ad follows
i) Set up a circuit and measure the potential difference M across the cells before connecting the
circuit.

M =……………………………. (1mk)
ii) Arrange the circuit as shown below.

iii)Keeping both crocodile clips attached on the resistance wire QZ for a length L=0.1m from Q,
record corresponding values of current I (A) and voltage (V) in the table below.
Repeat the procedure from the other length L of L 0.2m, 0.3m, 0.4m, 0.5m, 0.6m, 0.7m and 0.8m.
Length L(m) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
Current I(A)
Voltage V (V)

P=
V
()
I
1 −
I
A ( )
NB (give your answer in 3 significance figures.)
1
iv) Draw a graph of against P (5mks)
I
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v) Given that the Quantities are connected by the equation = +
I m m
Determine the value of
a) m (4mks)

b) x (2mks)

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INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and Admission number in the spaces provided above.
b Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c)The paper consists of two sections. Section I and Section II.
d)Answer ALL the questions in Section I and any FIVE questions in Section II.
e) Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answer at each stage in the spaces provided
below each question.
f) Marks may be given for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
g)Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC Mathematical tables may be used
except where stated otherwise.
h)Candidates should answer the questions in English.

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SECTION I
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Total

SECTION II
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total
Grand Total
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 SECTION I:(50MKS)
Attempt All The Questions From This Section
1.Without using a calculator or a mathematical table evaluate (3mks)
6 14 −2
of 8
7 3 3
− 2  3 + (14  7)  −3

2. In a disco hall, four lights signals are programmed at intervals of 8 seconds, 10 seconds, 12
seconds and 15 seconds. What is the earliest time they will give out light signals
simultaneously if the last time they did this 1915 Hrs. (3mks)
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12 x − 16 x
2
3. Simplify (3mks)
20 − 11x − 3x 2

4. The number of sides of two regular polygons differ by one. If the sum of the interior angles of
these polygons is in the ratio 3:2 calculate the number of sides of each polygon and name them.
(4mks)

5. Under an enlargement scale factor -4 the image of point A(4,3) is A1(-4,-5). Calculate the
coordinates of the centre of enlargement. (3mks)

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6. Given that A +   =   find AT the transpose of matrix A. (2 mks)
 1 3  0 1

xh yk
7. If 2
 3 = x 3 y −4 , find h +k (3mks)
3
yx
y
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8. The figure below shows a circle inscribed in a square. The length of the arc AB is 7 cm.
7
 22 
Calculate the area of the shaded region.   = . (4mks)
 7 

9. Two students Paul and Omondi standing 10m apart on the same side of a tall building on a
horizontal ground. Paul who is closer to the building sees the roof top at an angle of 700, while
Omondi at an angle of 46.80, if the building, Paul and Omondi lies on a straight line, calculate the
height of the building correct to 3 s.f. (4 mks)

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10.A trapezium was created by joining two similar triangles. What is the perimeter of the
quadrilateral? (3mks)

11.Mr Wajakoya purchased animal feeds for his 10 cows which would last for 7 days. After feeding
his cows for 4 days, he sold 4 cows. How many more days will the feeds last the remaining cows.
(3mks)
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12. Use the tables of logarithms to evaluate. (4mks)
−3
 6.79  0.391  4
 
 log 5 

13.A pentagonal prism has each of its sides as 5cm and length 10cm. Find the volume of the prism.
(3 mks)

14.Solve the following inequalities and state the integral solutions. (3mks)
1 4 2
(24 − 4 x)  6(3x − )  − (42 + 3x)
2 3 3

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15.When a shirt is sold at sh 126 a loss of x% is made. If the same shirt is sold at sh 154, a profit of
x% is realized. Find the buying price of the shirt. (3mks)

16.Without using calculator or mathematical tables, find the value of x in sin60 0 = cos (3x-45)0 given
C
that 0 0  x  (2mks)
2
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SECTION II
Answer Any Five Questions
17.The figure below shows a line that passes through points P, Q and R. Given that its equation is
− 7y x
+ = 1 and that point Q is equidistant from x and y-axis
30 10

(a) Calculate the co-ordinates of points Q. (4mks)

(b) Calculate the size of angle formed by the line and y-axis. (3mks)

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 x y
(c)Find the equation of the perpendicular to the line through Q in the form of + =1
a b
(3 mks)

18.The figure below shows a histogram of a certain data.

(a) Given that the frequency of the last class is 30, prepare frequency distribution table for the
data. (3mks)
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(b) (i)State the modal class. (1 mk)

(ii)Estimate the mean height (3mks)

(c)Using a vertical line show where the median lies and state the median. (3mks)

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19.Towns A and B are 420km apart. Two Lorries departed from A at the same time travelling
towards B. Lorry X travelled at an average speed of 15km/h less than Y and reached 1 hour and
24 minutes later.
(a) Calculate the average speed of lorry Y. (5mks)

(b) How far was X from A when Y reached B. (2mks)

(c) A van left town B heading towards A at the time lorries X and Y left A. If the van
travelled at an average speed of 90km/h, how far from A did it meet Lorry Y. (3mks)
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20.The vertices of a triangle PQR are P(0,0), Q(6,0) and R(2,4).
(a) Draw triangle PQR on the grid provided. (1mk)

1
(b)Triangle P1Q1R1 is the image of triangle PQR under an enlargement scale factor and
2
centre (2,2), write down the co-ordinates of P1Q1R1 and plot on the same grid. (3mks)

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(c) Draw triangle P11Q11R11 the image of triangle P1Q1R1 under a positive quarter turn
about point (1,1). State the co-ordinates of P11Q11R11. (3mks)

(d) Draw triangle P111Q111R111 the image of P11Q11R11 under a reflection in the line y=1.
(2mks)

(e) State the type of congruence between triangle P1Q1R1 and P111Q111R111. (1mk)
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21.The diagram below represents a solid consisting of a hemispherical bottom and a conical frustum
at the top. O1O2 =4cm, O2B=R=4.9cm and O1A=r=2.1cm.

Calculate to 1 d.p,
(a) The height of the chopped off cone and hence the height of the bigger cone. (2mks)

(b) The surface area of the solid. (4mks)

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(c) Calculate the volume of the solid. (4mks)
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22.In the triangle below P and Q are points on OA and OB respectively such that OP:PA=3:2 and
OQ:QB =1:2 AQ and PQ intersect at T. Given that OA= a and OB= b
~ ~

(a) Express AQ and PQ in terms of a and b (2mks)

~ ~

(b) Taking BT=kBP and AT=hAQ where h and k are real numbers.
(i) Find two expressions for OT in terms of a and b (2mks)
~ ~

(ii) Use the expressions in b(i) above to find the values of h and k. (3mks)

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(c) Show that B, T and P are collinear. (3mks)
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23.A ship leaves port M and sails on a bearing of 0500 heading towards island L. Two navy
destroyers ships sail from a naval base N to intercept the ship. Destroyer A sails such that it
covers the shortest distance possible. Destroyer B sails on a bearing of 010 0 to L. The
bearing of N from M is 1000 and distance NM=300km. Using a scale of 1cm represents 50km,
determine;
(i) The position of M, N and L. (5 mks)

(ii) The distance travelled by destroyer A. (2mks)

(iii) The distance travelled by destroyer B. (2mks)

(iv) The bearing of N from L. (1mks)

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24.(a)Determine the x and y-intercepts of the curve y=(x-1) (x+3)2 (3mks)

(b) Find the stationary points of the curve above and state their nature. (4mks)

(c) Sketch the curve. (3mks)

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INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and Admission number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) The paper consists of two sections. Section I and Section II.
d) Answer ALL the questions in Section I and any FIVE questions in Section II.
e) Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answer at each stage in the spaces provided
below each question.
f) Marks may be given for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
g) Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC Mathematical tables may be used
except where stated otherwise.
h)Candidates should answer the questions in English.
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SECTION I
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Total

SECTION II
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Grand Total

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 SECTION I: (50MKS)
Attempt All The Questions From This Section
1. Find the percentage error in the area of a circle whose radius is 3.5cm measured to 1decimal
place. (3mks)

2. Make h the subject of the formula. (3mks)

1 + rh
q=
l − ht

2 2
3. Simplify − and express your answer in the form a b . State the values of a
2 3+ 2 2 3− 2
and b. (Express a and b in the simplest form) (3mks)
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4. Given that a2x2+6ax+k is a perfect square find K. (3mks)

1
5. Vector q has a magnitude of 7 and is parallel to vector P. Given that P = 3 i − j + 1 k , Express
~ ~ 2~
vector q in terms of I, j and k. (3mks)

6. Given that three number x, y and z are in the ratio 6:4:5. Find the value of (3mks)
3x − y
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7. Determine the equation of the normal to the curve y=x2 -3x+1 at a point (-2, 3) giving your
answer in the form ax+by=c. (3mks)

8. (a)Expand and simplify (1-3x)5 upto the term in x3. (1 mks)

(b)Hence use your expansion to estimate (0.97)5 correct to 4 decimal places. (2mks)

9. Two lines x+2y=1 and 2x+3y=3 intersect at T. Find the equation of circle centre T and radius 5
units giving your answer in form of x2 + y2 +ax+by+c=0 (4 mks)
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10.A quantity P varies jointly as the square of Q and inversely as S. P=3 when Q=5 and S=2. Find
the value of P when Q=2 and S=3. (3mks)

3x
11.Solve for x if sin = 0.85 for the range 0  x  3600 (3mks)
2

12.A rectangle ABCD is such that AB=6 and BC=5cm. A variable point P moves inside the
rectangle such that AP  PB and AP>2.5cm. Show the region where P lies. (3mks)

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13.Chords AB and CD intersects externally at Q. If AB=5cm, BQ=6cm and DQ =4cm. Find the
length CQ. (3mks)

14.Find the value of k for which the matrix below is singular . (3mks)
 k k + 3
 
 1 2k 
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15.Solve for x in the equation (3mks)
2
log 8 ( x + 5) − log 8 ( x − 3) =
3

16.The graph below is part of the straight line graph obtained from the initial equation V= ap n.

(a) Write down the equation of the straight line in form y=mx+c. (1mk)

(b) Use the graph to calculate the values of a and n. (3 mks)

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Answer Only Five Questions From This Section
17.The table below shows income tax rates.
Monthly taxable pay in K£ Rate of tax Ksh in 1 K£
1-435 2
436-870 3
871-1305 4
1306-1740 5
Excess over 1740 6
A company employee earn a monthly basic salary of Ksh 30,000 and is also given allowances
amounting to Ksh 10 480.
(a) Calculate the total income tax. (5mks)

(b)The employee is entitled to a personal tax relief of Ksh 800 per month. Determine the net
tax. (1mk)

(c)If the employee received a 50% increase in his total income, calculate the corresponding
percentage increase on the income tax. (4 mks)
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18. John and James were employed together in a certain year. Their annual salaries in shillings
progressed as follows.
1st year 2nd year 3rd year
JOHN 480,000 528,000 576000
JAMES 480,000 528,000 580800
(a) Calculate John’s annual salary increment and hence write down an expression for his
annual salary in his nth year of employment. (2mks)

(b) Calculate James’ annual percentage rate of salary increment and hence write down an
expression for his annual salary in his nth year of employment. (3 mks)

(c) Calculate their total earnings after 10 years of employment to the nearest Kshs. (5mks)

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19.The number x is chosen at random from the set (0,3,6,9) and the number y is chosen at random
from set (0,2,4,6,8). Calculate the probability of each of the following separate events.
(i) x> 6 (1mk)

(ii) x+y=11 (2mks)

(iii) x>y (2mks)

(iv) xy=0 (2mks)

(v) 10x+y<34 (2mks)

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20.On the surface of the earth A(500N, 800E) and B(500N, 1200 E) are two separate places that seem
to enjoy trade connected by airlines, taking the radius of the earth as 6370km.
(a) If the local time at B is 12.15pm. Find the time at A. (2mks)

(b) Calculate the shortest distance between A and B along

(i) Parallel of latitude in nm. (3mks)

(ii) A great circle in nm. (3mks)

(c)There is a third place C(0,800E) that is also enjoying some relationship with town A.
Calculate the distance between A and C in km. (2mks)

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21.The diagram shows a sketch of the graph of y=x2+6 and y=22, intersecting at point P and Q.

(a) Find the co-ordinates of P and Q. (2mks)

(b) Estimate the area bounded by line PQ and the curve using the trapezium rule with 8
intervals. (3mks)
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(c) Calculate the actual area of the enclosed region. (3mks)

(d) Calculate the percentage error introduced. (Give your answer to 4 d.p) (2mks)

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22.Mr Mark Opito wishes to take students from wonderful mixed secondary school for a tour. The
total number of pupils to be taken should not exceed 60. Each girl must contribute sh 10,000 and
each boy shs 15000 and money to be contributed must not exceed sh 120,000. If the trip is to be
successful the number of boys must conditionally be greater than girls.
(a)Write down inequalities to represent this information taking the number of boys and
girls to be x and y respectively. (3mks)

(b) Represent the above information on the graph paper provided (4 mks)
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(c)What is the optimum number of boys and girls to be taken in order to minimize cost and
hence determine the cost. (3mks)

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23.Complete the table below. (2mks)
x 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
sinx 0.00 0.26 0.71 1.00 0.97 0.71 0.00
2cos x 2.00 1.93 1.41 0.00 -0.52 -1.41 -2.00
y=sinx+2cosx 2.00 2.19 2.23 1.00 0.45 -0.70 -2.00

(b) Draw the graph of y=sin x+2 cos x for 0  x  180 on the grid provided. (3mks)
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(c) Use the graph to solve

(i) sin x+2cosx=0 (1mk)

(ii) 2(sinx +2cos x) =3 (2mks)

1
(iii) tan x+2= (2mks)
cos x

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24.The following Distribution shows the marks obtained by 72 students in a mathematical test.
Marks 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89
Frequency 3 13 13 13 14 12 4
(a)Use the information above to draw a cumulative frequency (Ogive) curve on the grid
provided.
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(b) Use your graph to estimate

(i) Median (1mk)

(ii) Lower quartile and upper quartile (3mks)

(iii) Quartile deviation. (1mk)

(c)The percentage of candidates passing if the pass mark is 42 marks. (3mks)

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 NAIROBI CLUSTER 2025 PREDICTION
(POSSSIBLE KCSE TEST)
COMPUTER STUDIES
451/1
PAPER 1 (THEORY)
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and index number in the space provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) This paper consists of two sections A and B.
d) Answer all the questions in section A.
e) Answer question 16 and any other three questions from section B.
f) All answers should be written in the space provided in the question paper.
g) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

Section Question Number Candidate’s Score
A 1-15
16
17
B 18
19
20
Total Score
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SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer all question
1. In a computer class a teacher taught on removable storage media. State three precautions of
preventing data loss in such media that the teacher may have mentioned. (3 marks)
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2. What is the function of an antistatic wrist member? (1 mark)

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3. Classify the following software’s according to purpose. (4 marks)

software Classification
1. Need for Speed Game
2. BIOS
3. Google Chrome Browser
4. Adobe InDesign 6

4. Differentiate between Sequential file organization and indexed-sequential file organization.

(2 marks)
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5. List four threats to a computer system. (4 marks)

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6. Distinguish between relative and absolute cell references as used in spreadsheet. (2 marks)
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7. List three characteristics of a soft computer system. (3 marks)

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8. Briefly describe two transcription errors. (2 marks)

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9. a) List two advantages of secondary storage devices which make them indispensable part of a
computer. (2 marks)
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b) Give two reasons why magnetic tape is not a popular secondary storage device. (2 marks)
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10. Define the following as used in word processing. (2 marks)

i) Word wrap.
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ii) Drop Cap

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iii) Orphan
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iv) Widow-
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11. Name the two common types of system units and differentiate them. (2 marks)
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12. Without proper marketing, a business cannot survive in a competitive environment hence
computers are being used in a number of ways to enhance marketing. List any three ways of
ensuring this is effected. (3 marks)
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13. Control unit is an essential component of the CPU. Describe the functions of the control unit.
(2 marks)
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14. Speech recognition devices are used to capture natural sound and convert the input into digital
form. State two problems related to speech recognition devices. (2 marks)
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15. (a) Differentiate between pasteboard and master page as used in DTP (2 marks)
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(b) Differentiate between graphic-based and layout based desktop publishing software.(2 marks)
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SECTION B (60 MARKS)

ANSWER QUESTION 16 AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
16. (a) Define the following terms as used in programming (2 marks)
i) Source code
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ii) Object code

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(b) Differentiate between Assembler and Interpreter as used in programming. (2 marks)

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(c) Identify the type of programming language used in the codes below; (1 mark)
(i) 1101 1101 1011 1011
1110 0001 1100 0111
0010 1110 1011 0011
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(ii) LDA A, 20
ADD A, 10
STO B, A
NOP
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(d) On the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, the Kenya Police have put speed cameras at a certain point to
read the time a vehicle passes a point (A) on the road and then reads the time it passes a second
point (B) on the same road. (Points A and B are 200 meters apart). The speed of the vehicle is
calculated using:
𝟏𝟎𝟎
• Speed = (Km/ hr)
(𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑩−𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑨)

• The maximum allowed speed is 100 kilometers per hour.

• 500 vehicles were monitored using these cameras over a 1-hour period.

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(i) Write a pseudo code, which: (5 marks)
• Inputs the start time and the end time for the 500 vehicles that were monitored
• Calculates the speed for each vehicle using the formula above.
• Outputs the speed for each vehicle and a message if the speed exceeded 100 km/hour.
>=100km/hr “High Speed”
<100km/hr “Normal Speed”
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(ii) Draw a flow chart for the above pseudo code. (5 marks)

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17. a)Describe two health issues related to working with computers and give a remedy for each.
(4 marks)
b) Robots are introduced into a factory which makes car engines. Describe three ways this could
affect the workers. (6 marks)
c) List two duties performed by the following personnel (2 marks)
i) Database administrator
ii) Computer trainer (2 marks)
iii)Web administrator (2 marks)

18. a)Differentiate between a database and DBMS. (1 mark)

b) List two advantages of using electronic database systems. (2 marks)
c) In database system, data integrity ensures the correctness and completeness of the data in the
database. Differentiate the following types of integrity constraints.
i) Validity integrity (1 mark)
i) Entity integrity (1 mark)
ii) Referential integrity ( 1mark)
d) Briefly describe any three database models. (3marks)
e) (i) Differentiate between error handling and interrupt handling as used in operating systems.
(2 marks)
(ii) State three reasons why most network technicians prefer using command line operating
systems to configure networking equipment. (3 marks)

19. (a) Define the following terms as used in networking. (3marks)

(i) Network
(ii) Intranet
(iii) Browser
(b) The World Health Organization is global entity that deals with health issues around the world. It
has computer networks linking its regional and continental offices using internet. State two
importance of the internet to such organization. (2 marks)
(c) Mr. Zuma, the Principal of a school wishes his school to have an internet connection in a bid to
improve its service delivery. Mention four internet connectivity requirements that must be present
to enable the connection. (2 marks)
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(c) Explain the following as used in e-mail:

• Inbox (1 mark)
• Drafts (1 mark)
(e) (i) Failure of information systems is a major concern in the security of data in computing
systems. State two causes of such failure. (2 marks)
(ii) Explain the following computer crimes.
• Fraud (1 mark)
• Industrial espionage (1 mark)
(f) Excluding passwords, state two other security control measures used to guard against
unauthorized access to computers in a network. (2 marks)

20. (a) Convert the 1010.0112 to decimal equivalent. (3 marks)

(b) Perform the following number system conversions. (3 marks)
(i) 342.258 to binary.
(ii) 50310 to hexadecimal (3 marks)
(c) (i) Compute the binary arithmetic given below: (3 marks)
10111 + 10001 + 101
(ii) Using 8-bit notation, perform the twos complement of 2510 -1510 , leaving your answer in binary.
(4 marks)

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COMPUTER STUDIES
451/2
PAPER 2 (PRACTICAL)
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
❖ Type your name and index number at the top hand corner of each printout.
❖ Write your name and Adm no. number of the CD-RW
❖ Write the name and version of the software used for each question attempted in the answer sheet
❖ Passwords should not be used while saving the CDs
❖ Answer all questions
❖ All questions carry equal marks
❖ All answers must be saved in your CD
❖ Make printouts of the answers on the answer sheets provided
❖ Hand in all the printouts and the CDs
❖ Arrange your printouts and staple them together

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QUESTION MAX. MARKS CANDIDATE’ S SCORE
1 50
2 50
TOTAL SCORE
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1.a)The following table was extracted from a form four class. Create a workbook named
performance .Enter it as it is and save it as grades. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
(12mks)

(b) Add the following two students before victor and enter the following information: (3mks)
Name: Thomas, Washington.
Exam 1: 82 65
Exam 2: 75 79
Exam 3: 81 84
Paper: 87 92
Participation: 94 65
(c) Copy the data in the worksheet grade and paste it in worksheet 2 and save as Rank. (2mks)

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(d) Calculate the final average for each student. The three exams should each count 25% of the final
average, the paper should count for 15%, and participation should count for the remaining 10%.
Using Absolute cell referencing. (5mks)
(e). Calculate the class average for each exam. (3mks)
(f) Apply one decimal point to the average point (2mks)
(g) Rank the students based on average points (3mks)
(h) Sort the students based on rank after average in ascending order (2mks)
(i) Create a column after rank and name it Grade. Using IF function, grade the students based on the
following criteria. (A=90-100; B=80-89; C=70-79; D=60-69; F=below 60) (6mks)
(j) Below the average for each exam get the highest score and lowest score for exam1, exam2, and
exam3 (4mks)

(k)Create a chart that shows the grade distribution for the final average and insert in a new
worksheet. (5mks)
(l)Print the following GRADE, RANK and CHART (3mks)

Question 2
The following tables were extracted from king secondary school.

STUDENTS TABLE

AdmNo StudentName Class Male DOB

1021 AMOS WOKO 4E Y 10/08/2005

1023 JUNE KENDI 4N N 23/01/2002

1025 WINNIE OMOKE 4N N 02/07/2003

1027 CHARLES OPIYO 4E Y 10/04/2001

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EXAMS
Term AdmNo Opener MidTerm EndTerm
T1/2021 1021 56 65 45
T2/2021 1021 78 76 67
T1/2021 1023 77 78 78
T2/2021 1023 45 67 70
T1/2021 1025 87 56 85
T2/2021 1025 67 74 69
T1/2021 1027 68 69 58
T2/2021 1027 83 89 56

LIBRARY TABLE
AdmNo BookNo BookTitle DateIssued

1021 COMP 2/002 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 2 10/2/2020

1023 COMP 2/004 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 2 10/2/2020
1025 COMP 2/201 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 2 20/2/2020
1027 COMP 3/007 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 3 11/2/2020
1027 COMP 4/004 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 4 10/2/2020
1023 COMP 4/006 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 4 11/2/2020
1025 COMP 3/002 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 3 6/2/2020
1023 COMP 1/004 LOG ON COMPUTER BOOK 1 6/2/2022

i.Create a database file and name it as KingsSchool (2 mks)

ii.Design the tables listed above and set the most appropriate primary key and data types.
(9mks)
iii.Create appropriate relationships among the table and enforce referential integrity (3mks)

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 iv.Create appropriate form to enter the records above. (9mks)
v.Design the query that shows list of students who have borrowed books in the Library. Save the
query as borrowed books (3mks)
vi.Using a query, Calculate the total scores for each student. Save the query as totals.(4mks)
vii.Create a query called Age to display Adm No, Book No, Student name, D.O.B and Age of the
student by the year 2021. (5mks)
viii.Design a query to extract the list of students whose name has letter A. Save the query as THE A
(4 mks)
ix.Create a report to display student name, subject score, total scores per subject and the average
score per subject grouped by classes’ performance. Save the report as performance. (6 mks)
x.Create a report of all students and save it as students. (2 mks)
xi.Print the following; (3 mks)
a) Library table
b) Totals query
c) Performance report.
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HOME SCIENCE
441/1
PAPER 1 (THEORY)
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Answer ALL question In the spaces provided
2. Sector A and B are compulsory
3. Answer any two question in section C
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES
A 1-19 40
B 20 20
C 21 20
22 20
23 20
TOTAL 100

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 SECTION A (40 MARKS) COMPULSORY
1. State three advantages of using wood panels as well covering (3mks)
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2. Give two reasons for smoking a latrine (2mks)

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3. Name two type of flour made from wheat (2mks)

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4. Give two reason for preheating an oven to the correct temperature before putting the food item in
the oven (2mks)
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5. Name any four soft furnishing used in the toilet (2mks)

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6. What is the role of VCT in sate parenthood (2mks)

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7.) Define the term kitchen hygiene (1mk)

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8. State classification of kitchen equipment and give two example in each case (3mks)
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9. Give the principle used in bottling of fruit juices (2mks)

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10. Highlight two uses of a colander as a kitchen equipment (2mks)

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11. Name four types of fuel used when ironing clothes (2mk)
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12. Why is synthetic filament commonly used to make brushes for scrubbing the toilet (2mks)
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13. State three ways of minimizing wastage of detergent during washing (3mks)
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14. Give other names of the following nutrients (2mks)

Vitamin E……………………………………………………..
Vitamin B2……………………………………………………………………………….
Vitamin B12……………………………………………………………………………
Vitamin C…………………………………………………….

15. List two permanent stiches used to neaten open seam (2mks)
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16. Give two qualities of a good baby bed. 2mrks

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17. Name three ways in which ignorance may lead to malnutrition (3mks)
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18. Define the term fuel as used in seams (1mk)

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19. State two characteristics expected of a first Aider (2mks)

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SECTION B ( 20 MARKS ) COMPULSORY

20. Analyse how to carry out the following activities at home during the holidays.
(i) Describe how to clean your school synthetic bag (10mks)
(ii) Describe how you will arrange flowers during your birthday party (10mks)

SECTION C
Answer any two questions from this section
21.
a) State four signs of a child suffering from Kwashiorkor (4mks)
b) Explain four points to consider when buying a washing machine (8mks)
c) Explain how the following measurements are taken in a garment construction (3mks
( i)Hip
(ii)Waist
(iii)Bust
d) State five reasons that has made convenience food quite popular today in the market (5mks)
22. (a) State four ways of coping with inflation in today’s society (4mks)
(b) Explain four precautions to take when handling yeast mixtures (8mks)
(c) State six roles of a swing needle machine apart from straight stitch (6mks)
(d) State two qualities to look for when buying a toy for a six month old baby (2mks)

23. (a) State five determinants of safe parenthood (5mks)

(b) Differentiate between persuasive and competitive advertisement (4mks)
(c) Explain four methods used in flour mixtures to introduce the raising agents (8mks)
(d) State six possible causes of a machine needle breaking during stitching (3mks)

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HOME SCIENCE
441/2
PAPER 2 (PRACTICAL)
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

HOME SCIENCE
441/2
PAPER 2
PRACTICAL
TIME: 2 ½ Hours

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONS
a) This paper consist of 3 printed papers
b) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated and that no question are missing
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A pattern of a child dress is provided. Your are advised to study the sketches the questions paper and
the layout before the text

Materials provided
1. Pattern pieces

(a) Dress front

(b) Dress back
(c) Sleeve
(d) Front neck facing
(e) Back neck facing
2. Plain light weight cotton fabric 70cm by 90 cm wide.
3. Sewing thread to match the fabric
4. Cotton lace one inch wide by 25 cm long

The Text
Using the material provided, cut out and make up the LEFT HALF of the child’s dress to show the
following
a) Making of the French seam at the shoulders
b) Joining of the side with a neatened plain seam. Neaten with overcasting stitches
c) Joining of the underarm seam using a neatened open seam
d) The attaching of the lace on a lower edge of sleeve using an overlaid seam
N/B Do not neaten or trim
e) The preparation and the attachment of the sleeve, Neaten with loop stitches
f) The preparation and the attachment of the neck facings
g) Management of the dress hem (handmade)
At the end of the examination, firmly sew on your work on a single fabric a label bearing your name
and index number. Remove needles and pins from your work, then fold your work carefully and
present if for marking

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LAYOUT (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)

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PAPER 3
TIME: 1¾ HOURS
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SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

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PAPER 3(FOOD AND NUTRITION)

FOOD AND NUTRION
PLANNING SESSION: 30 MINUTES
PRACTICAL TEST SESSION: 1 ¼ HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Read the test carefully
2. Write your name, index number and class on every sheet of paper used during the planning
session as reference materials
3. Textbooks and recipes may be used during the planning session as reference materials
4. Previously written plans are not allowed into the examination room
5. You are only allowed to take away your preference material at the planning session
6. You will be expected to keep your order of work during the practical session
7. You are not allowed to bring additional notes to the practical session

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THE TEST
You are hosting a family friend and her 7month old baby. Using the ingredients listed below prepare,
cook and serve
a) A two dish meal for the two of you
b) A suitable ,meal for the baby
Ingredients
Rice/ Irish potatoes
Beef
Green peas/ French beans
Carrots
Corriander
Salt
Tomatoes
Fat/oil
Sugar
Milk
Onions
Capsicum
Sorghum/millet flour
PLANNING SESSION (30 MINUTES)
For each task listed below use separate sheets of paper to make duplicate copies then proceed as
follows
i.Identify the dishes and write down their recipes
ii.Write down your order of work
iii.Make a list of food stuff and equipment you will require

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ART AND DESIGN
442/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 1½ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your Name, Adm. No and Class in the spaces provided above.
2. This paper consists of THREE Sections A, B and C.
3. Answer ALL the questions in Section A and B.
4. Answer any ONE question from Section C.
5. All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
6. Where drawings and diagrams are appropriate they should be included within the text of you
answer.

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MARKS SCORE
A 1 (a-l) 20
2 05
3 05
B 4 05
5 05
6 05
C 15
TOTAL 60

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Section A: (20 marks)
(Answer all the questions in the spaces provided)
1. a) Study the illustration given and answer the questions that follow.

i. Mention the appropriate technique that was used to produce it. (1mk)
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ii. Mention any one tool and material used. (2mks)

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b) Explain the smearing technique of drawing forms. (1mk)

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c) State and explain any material that is used in clay correction during the preparation process.
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d) How can ornaments be used to preserve a nation’s heritage? (1mk)

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e) Give any two factors to consider in packaging design. (2mks)

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f) State any four tools used in weaving. (2mks)

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g) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

i. State the most outstanding element used in the picture. (1mk)

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ii. Explain one use of the above-mentioned element. (1mk)

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h) Distinguish between a monochromatic colour scheme and an analogous colour scheme. (2mks)
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i) Illustrate and state the importance of a view finder in Art. (2mks)

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j) Explain the 3 techniques of making marks on a surface. (3mks)

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SECTION B: 25MKS
2. a) Identify the stage and approach of drawing the illustration given is. (1mk)
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Stage…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Approach…………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) Highlight any two advantages of using the above mentioned approach and 2 disadvantages.
(4mks)
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3. a) Differentiate between tritik and discharge technique of decorating fabric in terms of the
process. (2mks)
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b) Explain the importance of using shellac on a silk screen as opposed to varnish. (1mk)
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c) Define serigraphy as a printing process and mention two techniques used under the process.
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4. a) Identify the types of illustrations shown. (3mks)

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b) Explain the importance of illustrations in a graphic artwork. (2mks)

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5. a) Explain the mosaic technique under the following:

i. support (1mk)
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ii. pasting (1mk)

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b) Outline the importance of interstices in a Mosaic artwork. (2mks)

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6. a) Differentiate between visual symbols and corporate symbols. (1mk)

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b) Identify and list four components of a badge. (4mks)

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Section C: (15mks)
(Answer only one question in this section in the space provided after question 9)
7. a) Define the batik technique. (1mk)
b) Explain how wax is molten for the batik process. Why? (2mks)
c) Discuss how you would produce a decorated fabric in 3 colours using the batik technique.
(10mks)
d) Outline how to finish the fabric. (2mks)

8. a) What do you understand by the term printmaking (1mk)

b) Explain the following printing techniques (8mks)
i. Relief printing
ii. Intaglio
iii. Serigraphy
iv. Lithography
c) Mention and explain the tools used in any three techniques mentioned above. (6mks)

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9. a) Discuss the following hand building techniques. (12mks)
i. Slab
ii. Pinch
iii. Scoop
b) Outline the importance of: (3mks)
i. Slaking day
ii. Kneading
iii. Storing day

Answers.
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ART AND DESIGN
442/2
PAPER 2 (PRACTICAL)
TIME: 3 HOURS
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442/2
ART AND DESIGN (PRACTICAL)
PAPER 2
TIME: 3 HRS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) This paper contains two alternatives; A and B. Each alternative has two options
(b) Choose only ONE option from any one alternative
(c) This question paper will be given to you ONE HOUR before the start of the examination to
enable you to make your choice from the alternatives. During this one hour you are allowed to
make sketches on the A4 papers provided.
(d) The use of rulers and other mechanical means is forbidden in alternative A; but is allowed in
alternative B
(e) Clearly write your name and index number, the alternative and number of option chosen.
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 Answer only ONE question chosen from EITHER alternative A or alternative B
ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING/PAINTING
You are instructed that the use of rulers and other mechanical means is forbidden in this
alternative

DRAWING
OR
PAINTING
1. Produce a composition of an art student explaining a painting/drawing work of art to an
audience.
The work should be done on an area measuring 35cm by 45cm.

ALTERNATIVE B: GRAPHICS
You are instructed that the use of rulers and other mechanical means as well as tracing paper is
allowed in this alternative. The color of the working surface (paper) will not be considered as
one of the colors required in any question.
2. Design and produce a birthday card for your grandfather who is turning 68 years old to include
an appropriate illustration and should be done in 3 colours.
The working area should be 22cm by 18cm.

3. Design and produce a 3 cells cartoon strip of an art room lifestyle in 3 colours.
Working area should be 30cm by 20cm.
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FRENCH
501/1
PAPER 1
(Listening, comprehension, dictation and imaginative writing)
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
• This paper consists of three sections.
• In section I you have five minutes to read through the questions before the test starts. Before
answering the questions you will listen to several recorded passages on a CD.
• For each passage you will answer questions as indicated to you or’ the CD.
• In section 3, choose only one composition
• Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
• In section 3, choose only one composition

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Question Maximum score Candidate’s score
I 15
II 05
III 15
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 SECTION 1
Passage 1
SONDAGE
Fill in the table below by supplying the required information on the person being interviewed.
a. Nom: (0.5point)
b. Age: (0.5point)
c. Petit boulot: Le………………………………………….de……………………………….à………
(Le jour) (l’heure)
(1.5pts)
d. Détails du petit i)……………………………………………………………………………….(0.5pts)
boulot:
ii)……………………………………………………………………………….(0.5pt)

iii)Et quelquefois faire…………………………………………………………..(0.5pt)

e. Quel est son avis concernant le boulot en question? [1 point]

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2. Passage 2
FLASH-INFO
Fill in the blanks using one word only
D’après le Flash-info, Madame Chebet qui _____________(i) Ia rue Kimathi s’est cassé le
(ii)_______
gauche car le conducteur de Ia Peugeot __________________(iii)ne s’est pas arrêté aux
_____________(iv)rouges. Cet accident a eu lieu a ________________(v) du matin. [2.5 points]
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3. Passage 3
MESSAGE SUR UN REPONDEUR
a) Complete the following table. Put an (X) if the answer is not mentioned in the recorded text.

i. Ia personne qui laisse un message

ii. jour de Ia sortie

iii. type de sortie

iv. lieu

v. prix

(2 .5points)
b) De quelle nationalité est l’amie de Lucie ___________________________ [ 0.5point]
c. A quelle heure commence Ia sortie______________________________ (0.5pt)
d. Complétez le numéro de téléphone. 06 _____________ [1 point]
e. Combien seront-ils en tout ?_______________ [0.5 point]

4. Passage 4
UNE PUBLICITÉ
Answer the following questions
a. Dans quelle région est-ce qu’on fera la randonnée? (1/2
point]
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b. D’où partira Ia randonnée?
[1/2point]
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c. Combien coûte cette activité [1/2 point]
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d. Citez deux activités par laquelle la journée terminera [1 point]
i) ______________________________________________________________________
ii) ______________________________________________________________________

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5. Write the dictation passage in the spaces provided. [5 points]
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SECTION 3
2. Write in French a composition of about 150-180 words on:-
Either
(a) Vous marchiez dans une rue déserte le soir, quand vous avez entendu des voix derrière vous.
Racontez ce qui s’est passé. (15mks)
Or
(b) Il faisait nuit. Tout le monde dormait. Soudain, vous avez entendu des bruits bizarres. Racontez
la suite.. (15 mks)
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FRENCH
501/2
PAPER 2
TIME: 1¼ HOURS
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………..

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO……………………

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name, school, Admission number in the spaces provided.
2. This paper has 3 sections.
3. Answer all the questions in French in the spaces provided.
4. Ensure that all pages are printed and that no question is missing

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SECTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
I 15
II 15
III 10
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SECTION 1 (15MKS)
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow after each passage.
Passage 1
A 43 ans, une jeune grand-mère a accouché de ses propres petits-enfants dans l’ouest de I’Inde. Sa
fille âgée de vingt ans de moins, résidante en Grande Bretagne, ne pouvait pas mener une
grossesse à terme car elle ne possède pas d’utérus. Elle a choisi sa mère pour donner naissance à
ses enfants sur les conseils des médecins. Selon eux, les chances étaient plus importantes de
parvenir à une naissance si la mère porteuse faisait partie de la même famille. <<Les enfants, un
garçon et une fille, Pesant respectivement deux kilogrammes et 1,8 kilogrammes - vont bien de
même que leur grand-mère, >> a déclaré le docteur qui s’est occupée des deux femmes.
a ) Quel âge a la flue de l’histoire? (1/2 mk)
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b) Trouvez des expressions dans le texte qui veulent dire la même chose que (1/2mk)
i) mettre au monde (1/2 mk)
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ii) devenir enceinte (1/2 mk)
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c) Où habite la grand-mère? (1/2 mk)

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d) Trouvez dans le texte, le synonyme de :
docteur
(1/2mks
PASSAGE 2
Paris,janvier 2011
Mon amour,
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Ce soir, je me sens envahi d’une grande tristesse et il faut que j ‘écrive pour te dire encore
combien ton absence me pese.. On dit. “loin des yeux loin du Coeur.” Quel mensonge! Pour moi
aucun jour ne se passe sans que je pense à toi. Tes paroles les plus tendre sont à tout jamais
gravées dans mon Coeur et tous les souvenirs du temps passé avec toi de notre rencontre à notre
séparation restent intacts dans ma mémoire. Tu me manques horriblement tous les jours, toutes les
heures du jour et de la nuit, tout Ie temps.
Mais ma chérie, nous devons être patients. Même si des milliers de kilomètres nous séparent, chaque
minute nous rapproche l’un de l’autre.
Courage! Dans six mois nous nous reverrons, et même qui sait, peut être avant… Je travaille
très dur pour avoir ce diplôme qui me permettra de trouver un emploi. Je serai alors libre et nous
pourrons vivre ensemble; dans mon pays en France n’importe pourvue que nous soyons ensemble.
Je ne vis que ce moment où je pourrai à nouveau te serrer dans mes bras.
Ecris-moi! Chacune de tes lettres me procure une joie indicible; même si elles mettent trop de temps
a arriver de sorte que je ne sais jamais ce que tu fais, ce que tu penses, ce que tu sens au moment
ou je les lis.
Je t’embrasse comme je t’aime, c’est-à-dire comme un fou.
Mel

Questions
2.a) Qui est l’expéditeur de cette lettre ( ½)
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b) A qui est-ce qu’il écrit cette lettre’? (1 mk)
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c) pourquoi est-ce que l’auteur de cette lettre n’est pas d’accord avec cc proverbe
“ Loin des yeux, loin du Cœur ?” (2mks)
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d) Donnez les antonyms de :
i) bonheur
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ii)sage
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PASSAGE 3
Une française de 29 ans vivait à Londres. Mitchelle Vilimek est portée disparue depuis dimanche
dernier et la police britannique a lancé un appel aux temoins pour la retrouver, rapport le parisien-
Dimanche. Inquiet, un ancien petit ami de la femme, qui travaillie comme serveux dans la
capitale britannique, a prévenu la police de Twickenham, quartier où elle reside, présice le
journal.
3. a) Dans ce texte, quel est le problème? (½pt)
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b) Qu’est-ce que la police fait pour rèsoudre ce problèmé ? (1/2pt)
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c) Qù `est –ce qui Ì ancien petit ami de Mitchelle ? (Ipt)

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d) Qù ’est-ce que l’ancien ami de Mitchelle fait pour gagner la vie? (1/2pt)
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e) Où habite Mitchelle? (1/2pt)
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PASSAGE 4
La Foire Internationale de Ongus ouvrira aujourd’hui pour une durée de six jours. On y attend
20.000 visiteurs qui pourront y voir tous les produits agricoles ainsi que la technologie locale
industrielle la plus récente. Cette Foire-ci est la plus importance manifestation de ce genre dans ce
continent.
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4 a) Ce texte, il s’agit de quoi ? (1/2mk)
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b) Quelles sortes des produits peut –on y voir ?

(1mk)
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c) Quelle est la durée de cette foire ?
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PASSAGE 5
Mon amie m’a offert un cadeau d’anniversaire merveilleux cette année. Elle m’a donné deux billets
pour concert fabuleux à Londres. Le groupe s’appelle “ Purple Heat” et à mon avis c’est le
meilleur groupe du monde on est arrivé au concert deux heures avant le commencement et les
files étaient si longues que l’on a du attendre une heure entière.
Finalement, on est arrivé a nos places et le concert a commencé la musique et l’ambiance étaient
inoubliables et tout le monde cruit et applaudissait. On voulait passer la nuit entière a écouter cette
musique mais malheureusement à minuit le concert s`est terminé.
“purple Heat” va faire un autre concert au bout deux semaines et j’ai déjà rèsevé des billets. Ça vaut
la peine
a) Qu’est -ce qu’on a offert comme cadeau d’anniversaire? (1pt)
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b) Pourquoi est-ce qu’on a attendu pendant une heure? Ipt)
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(1/2pt)
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(1/2pt)
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d) Trouvez dans Ie texte le synonyme de: “merveilleux”
(1/2pt)
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SECTION 2
6 a) Rewrite the following sentences beginning as indicated. Avoid unnecessary repetition.
EX: Tu vois Marie?
Non, je ne la vois pas……………………………… (1mk)
a) Hélène, fais ton travail !
Hélène , il faut que …………………………………………. (1mk)
b) Les vacances dernières, toute la famille est allée à Mombasa.
Les vacances prochaines …………………………………………..
(1mk)
c) Le facteur delivre les lettres chaque matin
Les letters ……………………………………….. (1mk)
d) Phoebe : Aimes –tu des serpents ?
Julie : Je n’………………………………………..
(1mk)
e) Le professeur m’a demandé :<< As-tu terminé ton travail ?>>
il m’a demandé ……………………………………….. (1mk)
f) Avez-vous trouvé quelqu’un en classe ?
Non,nous………………………………………..
g)Papa a pris son petit dejeuner puis il est sorti
Apres avoir………………………………………………………………….
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7 Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. (4mks)
Je viens (a) prendre un boulot et je ne suis pas (b) diplomé. Vous savez
(c) France, la situation économique est (d) favourable que
personne nést au chômage. De temps (e) temps, on voit dais tes journaux
les appels
(f) poser des candidatures aux postes variés.
Tant (q) pour moi, j’aurai mon diplôme (h) six mois.
a)_____________________
b)______________________
c) _____________________
d) _____________________
e) _____________________
f) _____________________
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8) Que dites vous dans les situations suivantes.

a) A quelqu’un qui a la grippe (1mk)
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b) A un footballeur qui est sur le point de jouer (1mk)
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c) A votre professeur de biologie quand vous êtes en retard pour le cours (1mk)
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d) Vous voyes un girafe pour la premièrer fois (1mk)

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SECTION III (10MKS)

9. In 120-150 words, write in French, one composition on:
Either:
a) Vous voulez reserver deux chambres pour vous et votre ami (e) à un hotel à Mombasa. Ecrivez
une lettre pour reserver des chambers.
or :
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expliquer pourquoi vous êtes en retard.
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FRENCH
501/3
PAPER 3
TIME: 2 HOURS
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501/3
FRENCH
PAPER 3
KCSE PROJECTION
Reading aloud
CARD A
Habituellement, le sport est pratique pour un but précis ; pour perdre du poids, garder la forme,
maintenir une bonne santé, faire des efforts physiques, se détendre entre ami. Mais il peut également
être un bon moyen pour décompresser et oublier le stress du quotidien. En effet, les bienfaits du
sport ne sont pas simplement au niveau physique mais également au niveau mental. Les angoisses
et les dépressions seront facilement surmontables par sa pratique.
Par ailleurs, il a été prouvé que faire du sport 30 minutes par jour rallonge l’espérance de vie. Ainsi,
le sport est une discipline indispensable pour le bienêtre et la sante. Pour pouvoir la pratiquer
quotidiennement, le plaisir devra être votre source de motivation.

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FRENCH
PAPER 3
KCSE PROJECTION

Reading aloud
Card B
La pratique du sport de compétition représente également un atout considérable pour le développement
personnel. En effet, qu’il soit collectif ou individuel, le sport apprend à se connaitre soi-même tout
en développant un esprit gagnant. Une personne en effet se prépare mentalement, s’entrainer pour
améliorer ses performances afin de sortir vainqueur de son épreuve. Ainsi le sport de compétition
reste un atout à faire valoir aussi bien chez les adultes que les enfants. Dans tous les cas, le plus
important est de toujours y prendre du plaisir puisque selon les études, la motivation de pratiquer le
sport, mais surtout de gagner vient principalement de ce sentiment.
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FRENCH
PAPER 3
KCSE PROJECTION
Reading aloud
Card C
Le sport en tant que loisir
Même si faire du sport pour un simple plaisir n’est pas meilleur que de le pratiquer a but compétitif, il
n’en reste pas moins qu’il offre encore de nombreux bienfaits pour le corps et l’esprit. Pour les
parents qui souhaitent inculquer a ses enfants les valeurs de la discipline, le respect d’autrui est la
prise en charge de sa santé. Le sport reste un moyen très efficace. Tout comme les sports de
compétition, le sport pour le plaisir peut être individuel ou collectif dans les deux cas, il représente
toujours de nombreux avantages. Vous pourrez par exemple la pratiquer pour impressionner
quelqu’un ou pour garder la forme. Mais le sport peut aussi être employé pour diverses raisons ;
pour gagner la vie ou pour socialiser.

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501/3
FRENCH
PAPER 3
KCSE PROJECTION

Reading aloud
Card D
Traditionnellement, les différentes cuisines africaines utilisent une combinaison de produits locaux
tels que les fruits, les céréales et les légumes, ainsi que le lait et la viande. Dans certaines ; parties
du continent, le régime alimentaire traditionnel intègre le lait, le lait caille et le petit lait. Cependant,
dans une grande partie de l’Afrique tropicale, le lait de vache est rare et ne peut pas être produit
localement (en raison de diverses maladies qui affectent les bétails). Il existe aussi les différences,
parfois très importants, dans les habitudes et les préférences de boissons ou alimentaires en fonction
des différentes régions, cultures, ethnies et en raison de la nombreuse population du continent.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
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❖ You will have two minutes to talk about the topic
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Les réseaux sociaux est très important dans la vie quotidienne. Discutez
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❖ You will have two minutes to talk about the topic

CARD B
Parlez de la pollution dans votre pays.

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❖ You will talk on the topic given overleaf.
❖ You will have ten minutes to prepare for the task.
❖ You will have two minutes to talk about the topic
CARD C
Une petite famille est mieux qu’une grande famille. Qu’en pensez-vous ?

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CARD D
Parlez des activités économiques les plus pratiquées dans votre région.
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❖ You will have two minutes to talk about the topic

CARD E
D’après vous, quels sont les causes des accidents routiers au Kenya?

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(POSSSIBLE KCSE TEST)
GERMAN
502/1
PAPER 1
(Grammar and Reading Comprehension)
TIME: 2 HOURS
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2. Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided above.

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Section Maximum Score Candidate’s Score

1 15

II 20
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SECTION I
Listening Comprehension (15 marks)
Passage 1
Listen to the conversation carefully and answer the following questions.
1. Wo spielt die Szene?
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2. Wer hat eine Bitte?
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3. Was hat Baraka vergessen?
....................................................................................................................................................(1\2mk)
4. Was kann er in seiner Situation nicht machen?
....................................................................................................................................................(1\2mk)

Passage 2
5. Wo spielt die Szene?
....................................................................................................................................................(1\2mk)
6. Was macht der Arzt im Moment?
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7. Wann kann dieser Patient den Arzt sehen?
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8. Wo wartet der Patient?
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Passage 3
Listen to the passage carefully and answer the following questions by indicating whether the
statements are True (R) OR False (F)
Richtig Falsch
R F
9. Wir wollen unsere Umgebung akzeptieren.
10. Das ritchtige Image braucht keine Accessories.
11. Man kann nicht so tun, als ob man eine andere
Person wäre.
12. Die richtigen Farben spielen eine wichtigen
Rolle.
13. Man sollte harmonisch mit seiner Figur und
seinem Körpertyp arbeiten
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15. Hat Marias Mutter die beiden geschickt, für sie einzukaufen?
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16. In welchem Geschäft kaufen die beiden ein?
.......................................................................................................................................................(1mk)
17. Welche drei Sachen stehen auf der Einkaufsliste?
.......................................................................................................................................................(1mk)
18. Aus welchen Ländern kommen die exotischen Früchte?
.......................................................................................................................................................(1mk)
19. Wie viel Geld haben die beiden im ersten Laden ausgegeben?
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20. Wie viel Geld erwartet der Verkäufer von Katanas Mutter?
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SECTION 11(20 marks)

Write a letter or an essay of about 220—250 words on ONE of the following topics in the pages
provided.
I. Deine Freunde/deine Freundinnen in Deutschland interessieren sich für kenianische Musik.
Schreibe einen Brief und informiere sie über folgende Punkte:
— Welche Musik hörst du gem und warum?
— Was hältst du von deutscher Musik?
— Welche kenianische Musikbands sind bei Jugendiichen beliebt?
— Welches Musikinstrument spielst du oder würdest du gem lemen?
— Welches Konzert würdest du unbedingt besuchen?
2. Schreibe einem deutsehen Brieffreund/einer deutschen Brieffreundin Uber Freizeitaktivitäten in
deinem Heimatland und berucksichtige dabei folgendes:
— Die beliebtesten Freizeitaktivitäten bei Jugendlichen in deinem Heimatland,
— Unterschiede zwischen Freizeitaktivitäten in Deutschland und in deinem Land,
— Vorteile und Nachteile der Freizeit unter Jugendlichen,
— Deine Meinung über Freizeit in der Schule,
— Deine Lieblingsfreizeitaktivität.
3. Kannst du dir vorstellen, einen wichtigen Preis zu gewinnen? Das ist mir passiert.
Schreibe die Geschichte zu Ende.
4. Schreibe einen Aufsatz über das Thema: ,, Die Zeit bedingt das Leben”
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PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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SECTION A
GRAMMAR
A) Negate the following sentences using kein-nitch or the antonym of the adjective or adverb
appropriately
1) Das komitte hat viel Geld (1mk)
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2) Herr Mwálela ist ein schlechter Manager
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B) Fill in the blank spaces using the correct forms of pronouns given in the brackets
3) Der Geldbeutel und der Gürtel haben gut gefällen (er)
4) Morgen ruft er an (du)
5) Er möchte bald zur Hochzeit einlaclen (1hr)
6) Den Termin sage ich morgen Bescheid, Her Omollo (sie)

C) Fill in the blank spaces using the correct W question words

Example : Irene Wartet auf den Bus
Worauf coartet Irene?
7) Kilonzo fährt nach Hause
Fährt Kilonzo?
8) Sie sprechen gerade über die ßarty ?
sprechen sie gerade?
9) Das Obst ist frisch
Ist das Obst?
10) Die ßarty soll gegen 19:00uhr anfangen
Soll die ßarty anfangen?

11) Das ist der Brieftasche des lehrers

Brieftasche ist das?
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D) Form correct sentences using the words given in the present past
12) Buchstabieren –meine Kleine Schwester-den straßennamen.
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13) anhalten –am Jacobsplatz –der Bus.
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14) Lesen –du-Warum?-das Straßenchild –so genau.
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E) Complete the following sentences with an appropriate relative pronoun with or without a
preposition
15) Den Herrn, Ich gerade gesprochen habe , Kennst du sicher auch
16) Dieser Roman erzählt , die Geschichte einer Frau , leben ein Beispiel für
alle ist
17) Die leute , ich wohne , sind zur zeit verreist
18) Das ist der Junge Vater Direktor ist
F) Adjektivendungen Bestimmter Artikel / singular.
Zß: Baum /groß
Steht in unserem Garten.
ANZ: Der grobe Baum steht in unserem Garten
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19) Tasche/ lila
Steht auf dem Tisch.
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20) Mann lalt
Geht über die strasse.

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21) Ich kaufe
Buch/ interessant.
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22) Wir`zeichen
Katze/ dick.
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G . Schreiben sie im imperativ.
Herr omond: 23) Sie sollen ihre pässe mitbringen.
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24) Du brauchst keine Angst zu haben.
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25) 1hr musst euch jeden Tag beeilen.
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H) Schreiben sie die Flogenden sätza im Futur.
26) Ich gehe nach Hause
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27) Bist du Heute Abend zu Hause?
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28) Könnt ihr nach Hause fahren?
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29) Es regnet morgen
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G) Fill the blanks with either am ,im or um
30) Ich habe ..................................... September Geburtsctag
31) Ihr ßrefft Petras Familie ..........................8 uhr
32) Wir planen .................................Sonntag die Eltern zu besuchen .

H ) Rewrite in reported speech (chrekte und indirekte rede)

33) Er sagte :,, ich wohne in Frankfurt."
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34) Maria fragte : ,, was hat er gesagt?"
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35) Die Tante sagte ihrem Neffe: ,,sei nicht so laut!"
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36) Die Touristen fragten mich ,, können sieo un den Weg zeigen"
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I) Fill in the correct past tense form of the verb given in the brackets
37) Wir …………………den jungen am Montag in der Disko. (sehen)
38) Am Folgenden Abend ........................................ihr in die USA –ein tolles Erlebnis! (fliegen).
39) Wann ...........................................das konzert denn genau.......................? (anfangen)
40) Am Mittwoch .....................................die Familie Nimmert mit dem Fahirrad zum see (Fahren)

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SECTION II: Reading comprehension (20mks)
Read the following passage and answer the question that follow.
GULLIVERS REISE NACH
Das Schiff fuhr nach Ostindien und die ersten Monate ging alles gut. Ich hatte nicht viel zu tum. Als
Arzt auf dem Schiff behandelte ich einen Beinbruch, zwei Darmentzündungen, drei Durchfälle, vier
groBe Beulen und fünf gobrochene Zähne. Auch Wind und Wetter boten nichts
AuBergewöhnliches. Aber Ende Oktober gerieten wir in einen fürchterlichen Sturm, der kein Ende
nehmen wollte
Drei matrosen wurden Über Bord gespült, zwei wurden von einem Mast erschlagen, sieben starben
durch Überanstrengung, die Messinsrumente fielen aus, der Kapitän wusste nicht mehr, wo wir
waren, und am 5. November lief das Schiff bei Nacht und Nebel auf ein Riff. Die ,,Antilope
“zerbrach und sank.
Ich weiß nur noch, dass ich zusammen mit fünf Matrosen in einem Rettungsboot saß. Wir
10. ruderten mit aller Kraft, um weg von den Felsen zu kommen, Nach einer Stunde kippte das Boot
um, und wir waren unter Wasser. Plötzlich fühlte ich Grund unter den Füßen und richtete mich auf!
Ich watete vorwärts, und das Wasser wurde flacher und flacher. Nach einer Weile betrat ich festen
Boden! Wo war ich? Ich hörte nichts, sah keinen Weg, kein Licht, kein Haus und auch keinen
Menschen, Dankbar und sehr müde lieB ich mich ins Gras sinken und schlief em. Am nächsten
Morgen, als ich erwachte, schien mir die Sonne direkt ins Gesicht, so dass ich mich umdrehen
wollte, Doch mich konnte rnch nicht urndrehen! Dann wollte ich die Hände vors Gesicht legen, aber
die, Hände rührten sich nicht Dann wollte ich mich aufsetzen. Es misslang! Ich wollte den Kopf
heben und drehen Auch das war unmöglich. Wegen des Sonnenlichts versuchte ich, mit aller Kraft
mich aufzusetzen oder zu drehen. Alles war vergeblich. Bei jeder Bewegung tat mir der ganze
Körper unheimlich weh!
Ich war gefesselt! Nur die Augenäpfel und Augenlider konnte ich bewegen, sonst nichts. Aber wer
hatte mich festgebunden? Waren esAmeisen? OderSpinnen? Waren sie giftig?Dachten sie, ich sei
tot?
Ais ich auf dem Boden Tag, spürte ich, wie irgendetwas auf meine Hosenbeine krabbeite. Ich wurde
neugierig. Auf einmal blickte ich auf meine Weste, und war erscbrocken! Das war doch nicht
moglich! Wisst ilir, was ich gesehen hatte’? Mindestens vierzig Menschen, keiner größer als mein
kleinster Fingernagel! Alle standen zusammen auf meiner Brust und trugen Lanzen und Speere,
Pfeile und Bogen!
Jetzt wusste ich also, warum ich bei Nacht geglaubt hatte, dass die Gegend unbewohnt war. Ich
erwartete groBe, beleuchtete Häuser und normale Menschen, aber doch nicht Zwerge! Und diese
30 Zwerge waren aber sogar ftinfzigmal kleiner als die kleinsten Zwerge, die ich je gesehen hatte!
Zum Glück konnte ich meine linke Hand befreien, ein wenig bewegen und damit meine Augen
bedecken. Es war auch gut, dass ich eine Weste aus Leder tnug, denn die kleinen Soldaten haben
vergeblich versucht, mit ihren Speeren, Lanzen und Degen in mich hineinzustoßen, während sie auf
meiner Brust standen, aber ihre Waffen verbogen sich im Westenleder. Ich entschloss mich, so still
35 wie em Toter zu liegen, und sie hörten auf, mich anzugreifen.
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Erst nach Monaten, als ich ihre Landessprache verstand, erfuhr ich, dass ihr Land Liliput heiße und
ein Kaiserreich sei. Die liliputanische Sprache ist nicht einfach zu verstehen, nicht nur wegen der
seltsam klingenden Wörter, sondern auch weil die Liliputaner sehr, sehr leise sprechen. Auch ihre
Maschinen, ihre Glocken und ihre Marschmusik machen nicht den geringsten Lärm,
40 jedenfalls nicht für unsere grollen Ohren.

Now answer the following questions using the spaces provided.

1. Was war der Erzähler von Beruf? (1 mark)
.......................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................

2 Was ging alles auf dem Schiff kaputt? (1 mark)

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3. Warum war es für Gulliver unmöglich, sich zu bewegen? (1 mark)

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4. Womit vergleicht der Erzähler die Größe der Liliputaner? Nenne zwei Beispiele! (1 mark)
.......................................................................................................................
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5. Warum dachte der Erzähler, die Gegend sei unbewohnt? (1 mark)

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6. Welche Ängste hatte Guffiver, als er gefesselt auf dem Boden lag? (1 mark)
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7. Warum war Gulliver dankbar, dass er seine Lederweste trug? (1 mark)
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8. Nenne drei Charakteristika der Liliputaner. (3 marks)

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PASSAGE B
B Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
UBERGEWICHT - JEDES FÜNFTE KIND IN DEUTSCHLAND IST ZU DICK!
Ubergewicht bei deutschen Kindern und Jugendlichen ist ein Problem, das immer mehr um sich greift:
Inzwischen ist jedes fünfte Kind in der Bundesrepublik heute übergewichtig. Der Trend: Es gibt
immer mehr Ubergewichtige Kinder. Experten sprechen schon von einer Epidemie.
Seit den 80er Jahren hat sich der Lebensstil in Deutschland mehr und mehr verändert, Kinder
verbringen immer mehr Zeit vor dem Fernseher oder dem Computer anstatt Sport zu treiben.
So genannte Kinderlebensmittel enthalten oft zu viel Fett und zu viel Zucker. Kinder, die richtig und
gesund essen und trinken, haben eindeutig Vorteile im Kindergarten und in der Schule. Sic haben
größere Leistungsreserven, müssen nicht mit den Problemen von ürbergewicht kämpfen und
schaffen sich eine gute Basis für gute Gesundheit später in ihrem Leben.
10 Es ist eigentlich ganz logisch: Wer durch reichliche Mahlzeiten mehr Energie aufnimmt, als sein
Stoffwechsel verbrennt, setzt Fettpolster an. Neuere Studien zeigen, dass 10 bis 20 Prozent aller
Kinder und Jugendliche Ubergewichtig sind, und 7 bis 8 Prozent aller Kinder und Jugendliche sind
stark ubergewichtig. Das Problem ist, dass 85 Prozent der dicken Kinder auch als Erwachsene mit
Ubergewicht zu kämpfen haben. Doch das Gewicht ist nicht nur genetisch bestimmt: Vor allem ist die
Erziehung sehr wichtig. Von den Eltem und an den Schulen bekommen die Kinder darüber
hinaus oft zu wenig Information flber gesundes Essen. Wenn dieser Trend halt, werden in 40 Jahren
50% der Erwachsene ünter Fettleibigkeit leiden.
Ubergewicht verursacht viele Probleme, zumBeispiel Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Diabetes und
Bluthochdruck. Viele Kinder haben Koordinationsstorungen, bevor sie mit der Schule beginnen.
Und manche haben dann Probleme, wenn sie später im Leben Jobs suchen oder auch bei der
Partnersuche.
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Für die Bundesregierung ist Ubergewicht von großer Bedeutung. Darum will das
Verbraucherministeriurn mehrere Millionen Euro für eine neue Ernahrungsbewegung bereitstellen.
Das Ministerium hat den Plan, dass Kinder lernen, was gesunde Ernährung
25 ist und was richtige Ernahrungsgewohnheiten bewirken. Hierzu gibt es bereits jetzt
Praventionsprogramme, zum Beispiel, die Kampagne” KINDER LEICHT - BESSER ESSEN,
MEHR BEWEGEN”. Diese Kampagne verbreitet Informationen tiber gesunde Ernährung und mehr
Bewegung. Es gibt auch den Beratungsservice “ Fit-Kid- Die Gesund-Essen-Aktion in Kitas” für
besseres Essen, das wenig Fett und wenig Zucker enthält.
30 Eltern, die ubergewichtige Kinder haben, müssen rechtzeitig verstehen, dass Ubergewicht ein
gesundheitliches Risiko darstellt. Die Eltern müssen auch dafür sorgen, dass Kinder nicht so fett
essen, und noch dazu ihre körperliche Aktivität steigern, Zu Hause soll die Selbstkontrolle geschult
werden, damit die Kinder nicht zu viel essen. Kinder, die schon übergewichtig sind, brauchen Hilfe
und Therapie, um ihre Motivation zu steigern und ein positives Selbstbild zu
35 entwickeln. In diesem Aspekt sind Mitschüler und Mitschülerinnen, Lehrer, Ärzte und Therapeuten
sowie die Medien, Politiker und prominente Leute wie Filmstars und Sportier sehr wichtig. Wenn
die Kinder zum Arzt gehen, sollten wie bei Erwachsenen auch Blutdruck, Fett-, Insulin- und
Glukosespiegel gemessen werden; ujd die Ergebnisse ganz ehrlich diskutiert.

Now answer the questions that follows correctly

1. Wie viel Prozent der deutschen Kinder sind ubergewichtig? (1 mark)
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2. Welches Wort in dem ersten Abschnitt zeigt, dass das Problem eine schlimme Krankheit ist?
(1 mark)
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3. Was können Kinder im Kindergarten, die richtig essen, besser machen als Kinder, die ungesund
essen?
(1 mark)
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4. Weiche Gefahr gibt es möglicherweise in vier Jahrzehnten für die deutsche Bevölkerung, wenn
die Tendenz so bleibt, wie sie ist? (1 mark)
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5. Welche zwei Faktoren tragen zum Ubergewicht bei? (1 mark)

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6. Welche zwei Nachteile können übergewichtige Kinder haben, wenn sie Erwachsene werden?
(1 mark)
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7. Wie hilft das Verbraucherministerium, dieses Problem in Deutsehland zu lösen? (1 mark)

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8. Welche Rolle sollen die Eltern der übergewichtigen Kinder spielen? (1 mark)
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9. Wie kann man die übergewichtigen Kinder positiv behandeln und ihnen helfen? (1 mark)
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10. Warum ist es immer leichter für Kinder in Deutschland, einen faulen Lebensstil zu haben?
(1 mark)
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PAPER 3
TIME: ¼ HOUR PER CANDIDATE
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502/030A
GERMAN
PAPER 3A
(ORAL)
TIME: I5 MINUTES PER CANDIDATE

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
(a)This paper consists of 2 printed pages
(b) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated
and no questions are missing

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ORAL PASSAGE A
Lies den folgenden text laut vor
Read the following text aloud with correct pronunciation and intonation
DIE EXPO 2000 IN HAUNNER.
Auf de Expe2000 stellten sich 155 Nationen vor. Die Niederlander hatten einen der spekulärsten
pavillions. 6 Landschaften stapelten sich übereinander und vermittelten des Bild eines “Gig Mac”
Das motto:“ Holland schafft Raum”
Der jemen hatte einen palast gebaut. Erglich bis ins Detail einem jermenitischen Handelshaus, einer
“Samara” Wingize Laden umgaben einen marktplatz auf demes nach Gewürzen duftete. Hier
standen schmuck , Textilien und Geschirr zum Verkauf .Auf dem Dach des Pavilions von
Eastland rauschte ein fischtenwald.
Millionen Besucher kamen aus verschiedenen landern, die große Ausstellung zu bewundern. Die
länderpavillions,das.Themenpark und das Kulturprogramm boten eine. Vielfältige Unterhaltung
an, und einer brauchte 2 bis3 Tage, das Ganze zu sehen. Der “Wal” in dem Judengliche aus aller
Welt über die Welt diskutieren, war das wahrzeichnen der Expo 2000.

CONVERSATION A
Wähl ein Thema aus und sprich ausführlich dariiber :
A 1 Sollen Männer im Haushalt helfen? Was meinst du?
A 2 Eine Kleine Famillie ist besser als groß Familie. Begründe deine meinung?
A 3 Welche eigenschaften müssen gute Freunde in deiner Meinung nach haben?
A 4 Schau das gegebene Bild genau. Beschreibe es sprich ausfiihrlich darüber.
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502/030B
GERMAN
PAPER 3B
(ORAL)
TIME: I5 MINUTES PER CANDIDATE

Read the following text aloud with correct pronunciation and intonation
ORAL PASSAGE B
Lies den folgenden Text laut vor.
MEIN TRAUM
Kürzlich kaufte ich mir cinen Film über Charlie Parker. Dieser Film nahm mich gefangen. Ich saß
davor Wie angeklebt. Charlic Parker war Jazz- saxofonist. Ich finde, er war der genialste und
vielleicht
einflussreichste schwarze Musiker dieses Jahrhundcrts.
Er war mein Idol, als ich 16 war, deshalb kaufte ich alle seine Platten. Und noch heute ist er der
Auslöser meines Traumes.
In meinem Traum ist da, auch dieses Geräusch :ein Klopfen an derTür. Er ist es selbst Er drückt mir
ein Saxofon in die Hand und sagt: : Spiel es, hol alles ihm raus: Ich knnn kein Instrument spielen.
Ich kann nicht malen, ich habe nicht einmal eine schonc Handschrift. Charles Parker wurde ansehen
und antworten: Mann, alles eine Frage der Ubung, der Ausdauer, des Ehrgeizes, der Diziplin. Ich
wurde in Jahr 1943 geboren und mein Traum ist immer Instrument so zu spielen, wie ich es mir
ausmale –mit Gefuhl mit Sex Appeal, mit Kraft und mit Schmerz.

CONVERSATION B
Wähl ein Thema aus und spich ausführlich darüber?
B 1) Männer sollen im Haushalt helfen? was meinst du?
B 2) Eine große Familie ist besser als eine weine Familie .Begründe deine meinung.
B 3) Einige Freunde oder Freuden sind schlecht. Erkiàle.
4 B) Schau das gegebene Bild genau?Beschreibe es und sprich ausführlich darüber.
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