HOSPITAL HILL HIGH SCHOOL
English Paper 1
(Functional Writing, Close Text and Oral Skills)
DECEMBER HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
FORM 3 2024
Name …………………………………………….……… Adm Number…………………………..
Candidate’s Signature ………………….…...……….. Date ……………………………………
KCSE
Instructions to students
1. Write your name, admission number and class in the spaces provided above.
2. Answer all questions in this question paper.
3. All you answer must be written in the spaces provided in this question paper.
For Examiner’s use only.
Question Max. Score Student’s Score
2024
1. 20
2. 10
3. 30
Total 60
T2ENG2024 TURN OVER
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1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING (20 marks)
You are the Dean of Studies in your school. The principal reminds you about the bench-marking visit to
Masomo Bora National School by some students and teachers. The principal writes you a reminder. The
bench-marking is expected to take three days.
(a) Write the reminder that the principal might have written to you. (12 marks)
(b) Prepare a diary for the three days. (8 marks)
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2. CLOZE TEST (10marks)
Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with the most appropriate word.
Everyone who participates in a discussion must also be an active listener. That means
(1)__________________ if you don’t have anything to say at a particular time, you aren’t free to be
(2)__________________. You need to examine ideas as (3) __________________ them. Then, when it’s
your turn to (5) _____________________, you can make a meaningful comment.
As you listen to what others say, try to be (6)________________. Free yourself from preconceived ideas.
Don’t be like the person who says, “My mind is made (7) ____________________. Don’t confuse me with
facts.” This sort of person comes to a discussion (8) _____________________ to accept any
(9)____________________ different from his own. If left unchallenged, such a person can
(10)____________________ the whole discussion.
3. (a) Provide a word which sounds the same as each of the following.
(5marks)
(i) Waste………………………………………...………….…………………….
(ii) Four…………………………………………..………….……………………
(iii) Stare…………………………………………………….……………………
(iv) Away…………………………………………………………………………
(v) Bow…………………………………………………………………………….
(b) Akawala akaawa Kaawa kaawa akaaawa ka wa?
The girl who gave Kaawa bitter coffee, where is she from? Note that Kaawa is
the Luganda version of Hawa(Eve)
(i) Which genre of Oral literature has been used above? (1mark)
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(ii) Describe a situation in which the above genre can be used
(2marks)
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(iii) The above genre has been translated into English. What two things have
been lost in the translation?
(2marks)
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(c) Fine feathers make birds fine birds.
(i) Identify the above genre
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(ii) Name a sound pattern used in the genre
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(iii) Provide another example of the genre with a similar meaning.
(1mark)
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(d) Consider the situation below and then answer the questions that
follow.
You are part of the students’ leaders representing your school in a leadership
conference. You have been assigned to be the chairperson of a small group
discussing a topic on HIV/AIDS and moral values.
(i) How would you ensure that the group is engaged in an effective discussion?
(4marks)
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(ii) As you later present the points to the larger group, what would you do to
make your listeners benefit from your presentation? (3marks)
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(e) The following is a conversation between two students. Identify and
explain five strengths in Jane’s speaking and listening skills.
(10marks)
JANE: (shortly after attending a literature symposium) Good morning, John. How
are you faring on with your academic work?
JOHN: Good morning. I don’t even wish to talk about my performance. I didn’t
get the score I had promised.
JANE: Come on, John, you are taking your failure too much to heart. I know it is a
great disappointment to score a grade below what you expected in the
pre-mocks and I sympathize with you but you must not allow it to make
you so unhappy.
JOHN: (looks sullen) It is all very well for a lucky lass like you, Jane. You have
passed and you would not feel cheery if you were in my place.
JANE: (Leaning forward) I know; but you must pull yourself together, and make
up your mind you will pass next time. Remember the old saying, ‘if you
don’t succeed, try, try, again!’
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JOHN: I think the other version of the saying has more sense to it. ‘If at first you
don’t succeed, quit, quit, quit, at once! I think…
JANE: (Nodding her head encouragingly) Mm…
JOHN: I should just give up.
JANE: Oh nonsense! You’ll never do anything if you don’t persevere. Now why do
you think you failed?
JOHN: Last term had been very challenging for me. I was down with malaria for
three weeks and I could not prepare properly.
JANE: Well, you did have bad luck, I am sorry. But I am sure you will do well in
the mocks and national exams; so you must make your mind to win
through.
JOHN: I wish I had your will power. Still, I will take your advice and put more
effort.
JANE: That’s the way forward! And I am sure you will register a better grade next
time.
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