Many people in various parts of the world experience stress. It can be defined as worrying excessively about a….1….situation. I would like us to share some thoughts…..2…..how to manage stress as an ongoing…..3….First of all, the manner…….4….. which we explain things that happen to us will determine the……5….. of our actions.Stress has no age limit. Children……6…… known to experience and express extreme stress. Sometimes stress leads to disagreements with……..7……  whom we love. We need to be aware that stress…….8……come in bang. Thinking about …..9….  events is one way of building on our failures. A small failure here and there so increases pressure……10…… it……11…… reach a level which is beyond……12….. .The second point is to…….13…….note of anything which causes war in the self. Remember at one time,……14……..may have made a passing comment ……15….. . “You look so ugly.” If you store this in your mind and keep on thinking about it, it becomes unhealthy.

NUMBER TWO:

NUMBER:THREE

NUMBER:FOUR

NUMBER:FIVE

NUMBER:SIX

NUMBER:SEVEN

NUMBER:EIGHT

NUMBER:NINE

NUMBER:TEN

NUMBER:ELEVEN

NUMBER:TWELVE

NUMBER:THIRTEEN

NUMBER:FOURTEEN

NUMBER:FITHTEEN

For questions 16 to 18, choose the alternative                          

that means the same as the underlined words.

16. Most people appreciate help given to them

17. People who wanted to buy supplies gathered at the entrance of the shop long before  it opened.

18. The members of the board made a series of decisions on how to proceed in future.

For questions 19 to 21, choose the correct  alternative to fill the blank space.

19.The workers could still be seen hard at work ………the sun was burning hot.

20.He had plenty of money but he………. help nobody.

21.The banker had……..in her purse.

In questions 22 and 23 remove one letter from the word in CAPITALS, then select the

opposite of the new word formed.

22. GOT

23. HASTE

For questions 24 and25, choose the alternative which best completes the statement given.

24. However well I do the job

25. Not only was I sick

Read the passage below and then answer questions 26 to 38.

There was once an orphan girl who lived in a poor little but that stood quite by itself among the rough bushes. From the doorway she could look across the empty stretches of the uncultivated land. It was worse when the darkness covered everywhere making it hard for her not to feel afraid.

She was fourteen when she lost her rough, good-for-nothing father. He had lost his way on a stormy night and was found dead in the morning. Her mother had died when she was very young. She had been left alone, in possession of a dog, some chickens and a spinning-wheel.

Mary was a bright, cheerful and courageous child and within a short time, she had become famous for her spinning techniques. Any rough wool brought to her was spun into thread for knitting. Her hens also were productive enough and this made her a popular egg seller, and her dog just like any other, provided adequate protection and company.

Mary was illiterate but she never forgot a prayer her mother had taught her: “God bless this house from thatch to floor, the saints guard the door, and four good angels watch my bed, two at the foot and two at the head”. She’d kneel and recite the verse every night before going to bed.

Although Mary was a loner, she was happy and contented with her business. And yet people who happened to pass by her little but late at night began to whisper strange stories. The village talk reached the religious leader who decided to come and question the girl. Mary wept bitterly on realizing that these stories were being told about her. She explained to the religious leader everything she did but he seemed not to have been convinced. He decided to investigate why the villagers were spreading those rumours about her.

So, late that night, without a word to anyone, the religious leader lit his lantern and went out. The village was still and dark with stars shining here and there in the dark sky. His lantern swung from side to side as he walked slowly up the road towards the bushes.

At last, he saw the but half-hidden among the bushes. He stopped suddenly when a light streamed through a narrow chink in the wall_ He covered his own lantern with his cloak and went forward very quickly and carefully. Although it was pitch dark, the faint glimmer of stars made it possible for him to see several men standing close to the walls of the but whispering to one another.

The religious leader guessed who they were, fell upon his knees but the strangers melted away into the darkness as if they had been pictures in a dream. He rose from his knees and moved towards the window to peep into the hut. Instantly, an invisible hand threw a gleaming sword in front of him and a low voice spoke to him a solemn warning: Do not look. It is the light of angels.”

He put his hand upon the sword and prayed. The sword moved slowly away and vanished. He leaned forward and gazed through the chink. With a cry of happiness, he saw a corner of Mary’s wooden bed and in the corner a great golden wing. Then there was darkness. He thought that darkness had fallen upon him because of the glorious thing that he had seen.

Praising God for all His goodness, he returned home. He woke up the next day, went to Mary’s but and apologized on behalf of the villagers. To this day, the villagers still talk about Mary and how her simple prayer was answered.

(Adapted from Oxford English Course, F.G. French, CBE OUP, 1967)

26. Which one of the following sentences is true according to the first paragraph?

27.Mary’s fright was mainly caused by

28.The phrase “faint glimmer of stars” as used in the passage means

29.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “possession” as used in the passage?

30.According to the passage we can tell that Mary was

31.How did Mary earn her living?

32.What do we learn about Mary’s mother?

33. What made Mary weep bitterly?

34.Which one of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

35.When did the religious leader hasten his steps?

36. Why did the strangers melt away?

37. The religious leader was happy when he

38.Which one of the following would be the best title for this story?

Read the following passage and then answer questions 39 to 50.

A long time ago communication was very difficult. People had to travel long distances to convey messages. Roads were quite impassable and there were no reliable means of transport. It took a long time for one to travel from one part of the country to another. Whenever one heard the beating of a drum or saw smoke, they would tell there was need for them to gather. Travelling from Nairobi to Kisumu would take a number of days. Imagine you were admitted to a school of your choice but all vehicles went on strike on opening day and yet you had only that day or you would be replaced, or that someone fell sick and needed to see a doctor!

Owing to this and many other reasons, a group of companies came up with an interesting idea. With the increased movement of people, there was need to connect people to the existing telephone networks in better ways. They scrutinized the existing telephone networks and developed a small handset or mobile phone that offers nearly everything you need. This has proved to be very useful to many people. However, in order to avoid offending others, we need to keep the following suggestions in mind.

First of all, unless your call is urgent, make it at a time that is convenient for the other person. In most cases avoid making calls early in the morning, late at night, or at meal-times. It is quite expensive using a telephone; therefore, it is necessary to avoid irrelevant information such as, “It is now raining heavily, our cow has calved or my aunt has a new hairstyle.”

Check the number you are calling and be sure to touch or dial carefully. If you do not recognize the voice that answers the phone, give the number you are calling and ask if you have reached it. If you have made a mistake, apologize for the inconvenience caused. Allow time for someone to answer the phone, probably let the phone ring at least six to ten times. This gives the receiver about eighteen seconds to reach the phone.

When someone answers, identify yourself and state your purpose, as many people become anxious when a caller does not give his or her name. Speak clearly, pronounce words carefully and vary your pitch and loudness, as it is difficult to distinguish between some sounds on the phone than it is in person. Avoid monopolizing the phone as this may inconvenience the person you are talking to.

Just as there are procedures to follow when making a social call, so are there when receiving it. Answer appropriately by saying “hello” and wait for the caller to speak. If the caller is unknown, be cautious about disclosing personal information. You might ask, “Who is speaking, please?” or “What number are you calling?” Respond to the situation. If the person whom the caller wishes to speak to is not available, offer to take the message. Record it and post it where it can be seen. If a person seems confused, or demands your name or number, ask, “What number are you dialling?” If mis-dialled, say, “I’m sorry, you’ve reached the wrong number.”

Finally be honest but courteous. If you are short of time or are expecting another call, tell your caller. To avoid being rude, you might provide a brief explanation such as, “Juma, I have just sat down to eat dinner, can I call you back in about an hour?” or “Mary, I have enjoyed talking to you but I need to go now. My brother wants to use the phone to get some information about an assignment.” With this information, I’m sure you’ll enjoy using your phone.

(Adapted from Special Speech for Effective Communication. Second Edition, 1994, Holt Renehart and Winstein Inc.)

39. From the first paragraph we learn that

40. If one had an urgent journey to make one

41. Why did a group of companies come up with the idea of connecting people?

42. The word scrutinized as used in the passage means

43. Which of the following is true about handsets?

44. When would it be appropriate to make a call?

45. Why would it be unwise to include unnecessary information while making a call? It is

46. “If you have made a mistake, apologize for the inconvenience ” This means that one  should be

47. Why is it wrong to monopolize the talk when making a call?

48. According to the passage, “a social call” implies

49. Why do you think one should be cautious about disclosing personal information to an unknown caller?

50. Which of the following best summurises the passage?