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Examination for School Certificate Ordinary Level
English Language 1121/2

Paper 2
Friday 2 OCTOBER 2015
Time: 2 hours Marks: 60
Question 1: Summary [20 Marks]

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the question that follows.
CELL PHONES
1. When cell phones were first introduced to the public, they were bulky, expensive,
and some even required a base unit that had to be transported along with the
phone. Good reception was a major problem and in general, early cell phones could
only be used in certain locations where the signal was particularly strong. As cell
phone technology advanced, the difficulty in using them became less of a problem.
Today, cell phone reception has improved greatly due to the use of satellites and
wireless services. As cell phones improved and became simple to use, the
importance of cell phones increased accordingly.
2. A cell phone is a perfect way to stay connected with others and provide the user with a
sense of security. In the event of an emergency, having a cell phone can allow help
to reach you quickly and could possibly save lives. However, the importance of cell
phones goes way beyond personal safety. Modern cell phones are capable of
internet access, sending and receiving photos and files, and some cell phones are
equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, allowing for use in most
locations around the world and allowing the cell phone to be found or the user
located in the event of loss or emergency.
3. Cell phone reception has become reliable and of high quality due to advances in
wireless technology. Wireless service providers offer excellent packages and
promotions for cell phone users. Finding a dependable service provider is no longer an
issue for cell phone users. The expansion of the wireless service provider
industry gives cell phone users a choice and the increased competition has caused a
drop in prices of wireless cell phone service. The importance of cell phones goes
way beyond the ability to make or receive phone calls. Cell phone users can
instantly send data to the home or office, check for important email, use their cell

phone as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or calendar, and store photos which can be
easily transferred to a Personal Computer (PC) or laptop computer.
4. Cell phone manufacturers have produced a wide range of cell phones, which sell for
prices that range from very inexpensive to over one thousand dollars. The available
options give users the choice of purchasing a basic cell phone to use simply for
making calls, or choosing a complex, technologically advanced cell phone that can
perform as many or even more tasks than a home computer. Over the past decade,
the increasing importance of cell phones has made them almost a necessity for most
people. Even remote and underdeveloped countries have some access to cell phone
technology and wireless services.
5. The importance of cell phones has increased the competition in the wireless service
provider industry, making cell phones very affordable and very easy to use. Cell
phones have become almost a status symbol in addition to the convenience and
security that comes from owning them.
(Taken from: Keith Kingston http://eziroarticles.corn)
Question:
According to the passage, cite the different ways in which a cell phone is
important today.
Do not use more than 135 words. Excess words will not be considered as
part of your summary. The summary has been started for you as follows:
A cell phone is important today in many ways. It………………….…………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 2: Comprehension [20 Marks]

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow:
WRONG CHOICES
1. I was born in a God-fearing family and my parents always encouraged us to go to church
though I knew inwardly that I was not really a devout believer. I always hated
waking up early in the morning on Saturdays and Sundays but I had to do so just to
please my parents.
2. Time came when I had to leave home. I was among the top ten that had been selected
to go to the University of Zambia from my school. I was overjoyed as I now knew that
no one would tell me what to do against my will. I was 'free' at last.
3. During the first month of the first semester at campus, I made a lot of acquaintances
which I have lived to regret up to this day. All these friends had several priorities of
which education was the least placed.

4. Despite coming from a humble background, I hated being broke. I would do anything
humanly possible to make sure I had cash in my purse. Little did I know I was headed
for destruction? In the second semester of my first year, I got involved with drug
barons, gangsters and prostitutes. I stopped attending lectures regularly and consoled
myself that I would do last minute catch-ups. Alas! My timing proved me wrong.
5. One Friday morning as I lay in my bed relaxing, I heard someone calling me, "Milika!
Milika! Come out. You have visitors here!" It was Ngambo, my course-mate. I quickly
jumped out of my bed, clad in a 'chitenge and rushed outside. I was dumbfounded when
I saw Sililo and Kabwe, the drug cartel leaders standing in the company of four other
men whom I later learnt were policemen. There was kerfuffle as multitudes of students
came to record every detail of what was happening.
6. "Milika, you are under arrest," the policeman said. My world came to a standstill, I did not
understand what was going on for five good minutes. My mind went blank. "How could
I be so greedy as to create my own destruction? What will my parents think of
me?"
7. For the first time in my life I felt exasperated. As the adage goes 'chance comes
but once in a person's life time'. I had destroyed my golden chance of becoming a
degree holder. On that fateful day, I was arrested. A month later, I was tried and
jailed for five years with hard labour. During my jail sentence, I repented and
promised myself that I would be a dependable citizen. More than anything else, I
resolved to serve my sentence with all my strength.
8. Today I am a no body with only a Grade Twelve certificate. Now I understand
that we need to heed our parents' advice because parents are custodians of
wisdom.
In each of the questions 1 — 8, select the best of the four choices given. Show the
letter of your choice by putting a ring around it on the question paper, as in the
example below. If you change your mind, cross the ring very neatly. Answer question
9 according to instructions.
Example:
The passage is about.........

A Milika.
B making right choices.
C drug dealers.
D being jailed.
The best answer is B, and it has been ringed.

1. According to Paragraph 1, the writer ...

A attended church out of self-will.
B pleased God and her parents.
C pretended to believe in God.
D was a dedicated Christian.
2. In Paragraph 2, why was the writer overjoyed? She …….

A had made a lot of friends.
B was free from parental control.
C was one of the top ten.
D was selected to go to university.
3. In Paragraph 4, the writer implies that people from a poor background should ……
A accept being without money.
B always have money in their purse.
C hate being broke.
D work very hard.
4. In Paragraph 5, the writer was dumbfounded because

A her course-mate called her name.
B she clad herself in a `chitenge'.
C the drug cartel leaders came to campus.
D she saw a lot of students.
5. Which of the following led to Milika's arrest?

A Freedom
B Greed
C Prostitution
D Poverty
6. In Paragraph 7, the writer says she was exasperated. Which of the following is
not a reason for the exasperation?
A The arrest
B The jailing
C The repentance
D The trial

7. In Paragraph 8, one can conclude that the writer is ...

A cautious.
B melancholic.
C remorseful.
D thoughtful.
8. According to the passage, Milika was a ...

A prostitute.
B gangster.
C drug baron.
D drug dealer.
9. Match each word below with its given corresponding meaning in the table.
Write the word next to the definition in the table. Numbers (i), (iv) and (vi)
have been done for you as examples. Spell each word correctly.
— multitudes (Para 5) — barons (Para 4)
— exasperate (Para 7) — dumbfounded (Para 5)
— adage (Para 7) — cartel (Para 5)
— devout (Para 1) — kerfuffle (Para 5)
— semester (Para 3) — custodian (Para 8)
— acquaintance (Para 3)
— priorities (Para 3)
— destruction (Para 4)
Column A Column B
Example: (i) Semester One of the periods into which a year is divided
at a university or college.
Extremely powerful persons in a particular
(ii) area of business.
(iii) A strong believer.
Example: (iv) Destruction Causing or wanting to cause damage.
To make someone very annoyed, usually
(v) when they can do nothing to solve a problem.
Example: (vi) Priorities Things that are very important and must be
dealt with before other things.
(vii) So shocked that you cannot speak.
Somebody that you have met but do not know
(viii) very well.
(xi) A wise saying.
People responsible for looking after
(x) somebody or something.
(xi) Noise, excitement and argument.

Question 3: Structure
Answer both Section 1 and Section 2
Section 1: Transformations [10 Marks]
In each of the following items, Sentence A is complete, but Sentence B is
incomplete. Complete Sentence B each time making it as similar as possible in
meaning to Sentence A. Make Sentence B one sentence, never two.
Do not make any changes to the printed parts of Sentence B.
Example: A You will fail the examinations unless you work hard.
B You will fail the examinations if ……………………
Answer: You will fail the examinations if you do not work hard.
1. A "Ben, will you take me out for dinner tomorrow?" asked Misozi.
B Misozi asked Ben………………………………………….
2. A Although she was hungry, Chola did not eat at the wedding.
B Despite……………………………………………………………….
3. A Peter did not ride the bicycle carefully. He fell and broke his leg.
B If……………………………………………………………………..
4. A None of the boys in my class played soccer.

B All………………………………………………………………………….
5. A As soon as he got home, Mwape started feeling sick.

B Scarcely………………………………………………………………..
6. A She was upset by the suggestion that women could not make good presidents.
B The suggestion……………………………………………………
7. A The old woman's chitenge was very old. No one could mend it.
B The ………………………………………………………… mended.
8. A As Mary came out of the house, a strange man dragged her into a
car and drove off.
B Coming………………………………………………………………….
9. A Take that dirty bucket away. Add a question tag?

B Take…………………………………………………………………
10. A The school debate club and five other teams are contesting in the
inter-schools competition.
B Use 'as well as' instead of 'and'
The school debate club…………………………………………….

Section 2: Lexis [10 Marks]

Fill in the blank spaces by selecting only one word from the table below. Spell each word
correctly.
treated crowd interesting fiddle
crying slithering basket dusk
stitch dawn fierce waist
running rumbled from screeching
patiently bloated snap wailed
emphasised nail retained twinkle
audience bleating croaked stealthily
seldom curiosity nonsense necessity
1 The stars………………………..in the pitch dark nights.

2 Have you heard the sheep ………………………..?
3 Barking dogs…………………. bite.
4 I did not see the car. I just heard the………………………of brakes.
5 After exercising for six months, I was as fit as a……………………….
6 Sungwe saw a snake………………………..in the green grass.
7 Mutinta was so hungry that her stomach………………….like thunder.
8 The tourists enjoyed the sight of the setting sun at………………….
9 A…………………..in time saves nine.
10 The police fought……………………..battles with the rioters.
11 The headteacher………………………discipline in school.
12 The coach………………………the old team for the final match.
13 We were……………………to a delicious meal by our host.
14 The girl was discouraged ………………….. going into marriage early.
15 Don't put all your eggs in one………………………………
16 …………………………….is the mother of invention.
17 I think what the man said was all stuff and………………………..
18 The cat walked…………………towards the unsuspecting bird.
19 Always wait……………………..for your chance to come because good things come to those
who wait.
20 The Zambian Football Team fought tooth and……………….to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup
of Nations.

Centre number Candidate number

Paper 2
Tuesday 25 OCTOBER 2016
Question 1: Structure (20 Marks)

Answer both Section 1 and 2
Section 1: Vocabulary (10 marks)
From the four options provided, select the best word (s) which is or are closest
in meaning to the underlined one in the sentence. Draw a circle around your
answer as indicated in the example below. If you change your answer, cross
out the circle neatly.
Example
Many factories suffered substantial damage last year.
A Existence
B Little
C Noticeable
D Solid
C is the best answer and it has been circled.
1 The production of maize in Zambia soared from 700 000 metric tonnes to
900 000 metric tonnes.
A Flew
B Grew
C Reduced
D Roared
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2 The wisdom that we have was passed on to us by our ancestors.

A Forefathers
B Historians
C: Predecessors
D Successors
3 Most people don't know that many millionaires are tight-fisted.

A Generous
B Industrious
C Miserly
D Modest
4 Although she was poor, she had ample fund to cover tuition fees for her two
sons.
A Superb
B Sufficient
C Sample
D Luxious
5 All living things have attributes that are peculiar to them.

A Cells
B Flaws
C Traits
D Viruses
6 The Head teacher rebuked the typist for the numerous mistakes that she had
made in the document.
A Insulted
B Praised
C Retorted
D Scolded
7 General workers are also referred to as "blue collar workers".

A Applied to
B Concerned with
C Regarded as
D Related to

8 The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the High Court. [1]
A Opposed
B Overturned
C Returned
D Revised
9 Victor and I handled the problem with ease.

A Dealt in
B Dealt with
C Help up
D operated on
10 Samuel Matete set a world record time in the 400-metre hurdles in the
1996 Olympic Games.
A Established
B Found
C Promised
D Proposed
11 She achieved only a glimmer of what she had hoped to do.

A Reached
B Fetched
C Attempted
D Accomplished
12 We did our best to overcome the challenge caused by the power outages.
A Defeat
B Get to know
C Ignore
D Understand
13 This is authentic leather.

A Expensive
B Famous
C Genuine
D Well-known

14 We replaced delicate exotic trees with sturdy local trees.

A Heavy
B Straight
C Strong
D Tall
15 We are optimistic that human ingenuity would find ways to overcome food
shortages.
A Cleverness
B Curiosity
C Findings
D Inventions
16 The notorious criminal kicked the bucket.

A Died
B Escaped
C Hit the bucket
D Store the bucket
17 A number of schools have mushroomed in recent years. [1]

A Decreased slowly
B Developed slowly
C Developed steadily
D Increased quickly
18 It was forecast that there would be a severe drought. [1]

A Deduced
B Imagined
C Observed
D Predicted
19 The hostilities between the two countries heightened in 1989. [1]

A Escalated
B Started
C Stopped
D Was resolved

20 She had adequate food to feed the visitors. [1]

A A few
B A little
C Few
B Little
Section 2: Transformations (10 Marks)

incomplete. Complete Sentence B each time making it as similar as possible in
meaning to Sentence A. Make Sentence B one sentence, never two. Do not make
any changes to the printed parts of Sentence B.
Example:
A The boy is John. He broke the window last week.
B John ………………………………………………………………………………...
Answer: John is the boy who broke the window last work.
1 A The teacher and her learners are working hard toward the
attainment of good results.
B The teacher, in collaboration with…………………………………………
2 A This woman's patience is surprising.

B This woman…………………………………………………………………………
3 A It was reported that she had died of cerebral malaria.

B She was………………………………………………………………………………...
4 A You will manage to find him next Thursday.

B Not until ………………………………………………………………………………
5 A "I am not responsible for this loss in any way, " said the
goalkeeper.
B The goalkeeper said that………………………………………………………
6 A You will emerge victorious provided you remain focused.

B Unless………………………………………………………………………………...

7 A Let us meet and discuss this issue.

B It is high time………………………………………………………………………
8 A One should be courageous and determined to succeed in

politics.
B It takes………………………………………………………………………………...
9 A Immediately Andy won the race, he fainted.

B No sooner had………………………………………………………………………
10 A Although Betty is very tall, she is not good at long jump.

B In spite of………………………………………………………………………………
Question 2: Comprehension (20 Marks)

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
1 Human language is meant to reveal and share something about ourselves.
There are two main types of communication: symbolic and empathic.
Symbolic communication consists of spoken or written language, signs and
gestures. It covers such vastly different things as mathematics, instruments,
panels, scoreboards, barber poles, signal lights, secret codes and so on.
2 Empathic communication is non—verbal; it is more of an exchange of feelings.
We cannot ignore or belittle its importance because the greater part of our
communication is made of unspoken feelings and emotions.
3 Language is a complex of signs. Language is written if it consists of signs
written on stone, wood, metal, paper or any other material. It is spoken when
the talk is carried on through pronounced words. It is ideagraphic if symbols
express ideas. For instance, eyes represent sight and ears hearing. The
Chinese system is an example of the ideagraphic language.
4 Language is phonetic or phonographic if particular signs are given particular
meanings and these signs are made use of in communication. Shorthand and
coded language are examples.
5 When our words fail to convey adequately all that we feel and would like to
express, non—verbal communication or body language takes place.
6 Psychologists have found that our communication is mainly non—verbal. We
communicate a good 30 percent through symbols. These can be clothes,
hairstyle, cosmetics, jewellery or gifts. Most importantly, we communicate
through actions of the body such as gestures, facial expression, a hug, eye
contact and tics.

7 Our non—verbal behaviour speaks loud and clear to the listener as his or her
non-verbal behaviour tells us how he or she is feeling. Non-verbal language is
more apt to indicate how one's mental attitude and emotions stand.
8 Body language is more impressive than word. It is expressed in the tone of
voice, the look in the eyes, the smile, the frown and the way in which the
hands are used.
9 An adequate knowledge of non-verbal behaviour will enhance our ability to
understand more fully what transpires during interaction. Therefore,
knowledge of body language is of utmost importance for communication.
Someone may be saying one thing and non-verbally telling you something
else.
In each of the questions 1— 9, select the best answer from the four options
provided. Indicate your answer by drawing a circle around the letter on this
question paper as in the example below. If you change your mind, cross out the
initial choice neatly and then circle your revised answer clearly. For question 10,
answer as instructed.
Example:
The two main types of communication are ...
A signs and gestures.
B spoken and sign language.
C spoken and written language.
D symbolic and empathic.
D is the best answer, and it has been circled.
1 The best title for the passage is ...

A Communication.
B Empathic communication.
C Symbolic communication.
D Types of communication.
2 In Paragraph 2, "We cannot ignore or belittle its importance" The word "its
“refers to ...
A empathic communication.
B exchange of feelings.
C non-verbal communication.
D unspoken feelings and emotions.

3 In Paragraph 2, exchange of feelings is portray-ed through ...

A empathic communication.
B spoken language.
C symbolic communication
D written language.
4 According to the passage, gestures are part of ...„

A ideagraphic language.
B non-verbal language.
C spoken language.
D symbolic communication.
5 According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true?

A Shorthand is a form of symbolic communication.
B Signs are an example of symbolic communication.
C The greater part of our communication is made of spoken feelings and
emotions.
D the two main types of communication are symbolic and empathic.
6 Which of the following mostly reveals and shares something about ourselves?
A Non-verbal communication
B Symbolic communication
C Verbal communication
D Written communication
7 In Paragraph 8, "Body language is more impressive than words". The word

`impressive' means
A appealing
B deceiving.
C interesting.
D revealing.
8 From paragraph 9, we can deduce that where non-verbal communication

conflict with spoken language, we should go for ...
A either spoken or non-verbal communication.
B neither spoken nor non-verbal communication.
C non-verbal language.
D spoken language.

9 Road signs can be said to belong to ...

A body language.
B empathic communication.
C ideagraphic language.
D spoken language.
10 Complete the following sentences by filling in the blank spaces with the most
suitable word from the passage:
(i) The type of language in which symbols are expressed in ideas
is called ………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Shorthand and coded language are examples of
language. ……………………………………………………………..
Question 3: Summary (20 Marks)

1 Obesity means excessive fatness. It has reached epidemic proportions in
children in developed countries. The World Health Organization says that an
estimated 122 million children under the age of five are overweight
worldwide.
2 Childhood obesity is also extending to developing countries. It is advisable to
serve the children with more fruit and vegetables than convenience foods.
There is also need to limit soft drinks, sweetened beverages and high fat
sugary snacks. It is imperative for parents to offer their children mainly water
or low-fat milk.
High rates of obesity among children are leading to rising rates of high blood
pressure; unless this upward trend in high blood pressure is reversed, we will
be facing an explosion of new cardiovascular disease cases in young adults.
3 The global epidemic of childhood obesity can be attributed to genetics. While
genetics can be a predisposing factor, the alarming increase in obesity in
recent decades appears to indicate that genes are not the only cause.
4 A prudent or shrewd mother ought to employ methods of cooking that do not
involve a lot of oils or fats. In this case, baking, boiling and steaming can be
the most welcome as opposed to frying. Children should therefore be served
with baked, boiled or steamed foods. They should also be given smaller food
portions.
5 Fast food restaurants have sprung up all over the world. One study reported
that nearly a third of all children in the United States aged 4 to 19 eat fast
foods every day. Giving food to children as a reward or a 'bribe' ought to be

avoided. Furthermore, children need not be allowed to skip breakfast, as

skipping it leads to overeating later and consequently obesity.
6 It is said that in Mexico City alone, 70 percent of the children and adolescents
are either overweight or obese. Pediatric surgeon, Dr. Francisco Gonzalez,
warns that this may be the first generation to die before their parents owing
to the complications of obesity. It can be folly for parents to permit their
children to eat while watching television or be in front of a computer screen.
Eating in front of a television or a computer screen promotes consumption
and lessens awareness of feeling full. In another dimension, it may be helpful
to limit time spent on watching television, using the computer and playing
video games.
7 The increasingly sedentary nature of children in the United Kingdom is not
unique. It is also being seen in most countries in the world. This state of affairs
is not healthy. It is necessary for caring mothers or fathers to assign active
chores to their children as a way of dealing with childhood obesity.
8 According to the International Obesity Task Force, more children are affected
by obesity than by malnutrition in some parts of Africa. It is extremely
important to encourage physical activity in the form of riding bikes, playing
ball games and jumping rope. There ought to be active family outings through
visiting the zoo, swimming or playing in the park. These activities are
worthwhile if obesity is to the systematically controlled.
9 Failure to deal with obesity among children can have far—reaching
consequences. It can bring about fatalities, thereby depriving the country of
the much needed future human resource.
Question:
According to the passage, what should parent do to curb obesity in their children?
Present a well-connected summary of not more than 130 words. The summary has
been started for you.
In order to curb childhood obesity, parents should ………………….……………

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


Paper 2
Monday 30 OCTOBER 2017

From the four options provided, select the best word (s) which is or are closest in
meaning to the underlined word in the sentence. Write your answer in the space
provided.
Example
He made a plea to his parents. (request, response, list, shout)
Answer: request
1. The match did not start on time as one of the match officials arrived late. (turned
on, turned over, turned out, turned up)
Answer: ………………………………………….
2. This bag is made of artificial leather. (modern, synthetic, new, natural)

Answer: ……………………………………………
3. Due to the drought, the power supply was irregular.

(slow, impatient, prolific, erratic)
Answer:……………………………………………..
4. The Headteacher asked the prefects to give him their candid opinion about the
mischief maker. (solid, frank, firm, real)
Answer: ……………………………………………………

5. The United States of America provides an apt example of an affluent country.

(industrialised, democratic, wealthy, capitalist)
Answer:…………………………………………………….
6. Industrial towns are usually polluted by smoke. (filled, contained, oxidised,

contaminated)
Answer:………………………………………………
7. The President accommodated a diversity of ideas. (complicity, uniformity, variety,

consistent)
Answer:…………………………………………………
8. The outfit was suitable for the weather. (specific, typical, characteristic, appropriate)
Answer:…………………………………………………
9. She by chance found the missing ring. (came to, came round, came up, came across)
Answer:………………………………………………….
10. An old friend of mine called at my office yesterday. (visited, telephoned, shouted at,
returned to)
Answer:…………………………………………………..
11. I was asked to record the interview verbatim. (verbally, word for word, in writing,
orally)
Answer:…………………………………………………..
12. We should not always back up our friends in what they say. (support, oppose,
disappoint, accept)
Answer:…………………………………………………..
13. All members agreed to a tentative proposal of raising the membership fee. (timely,
final, provisional, initial)
Answer:…………………………………………………….
14. Some people have only superficial knowledge of things. (deep, shallow, little,
superfluous)
Answer:……………………………………………………..
15. The plan fell out because few members supported it.
(failed, succeeded, collapsed, dropped)
Answer:………………………………………………….

16. The police came across a cadaver near the post office. (carcass, corpse, criminal,
suspect)
Answer:……………………………………………………..
17. Carbon dioxide extinguishes fire. (puts off, puts out, switches off, switches out)
Answer:……………………………………………………
18. She has been unwell for a long time and her health has deteriorated.
(decreased, failed, worsened, declined)
Answer:……………………………………………………..
19. Water is a therapy. (need, want, healer, liquid)

Answer:………………………………………………………
20. Killing people is a heinous crime. (serious, bad, sad, heartless)

Answer: ....................................................................................
Section 2: Transformations (10 marks)

In each of the following items, Sentence A is complete, but Sentence B is incomplete.
Complete Sentence B each time making it as similar as possible in meaning to
Sentence A. Make Sentence B one sentence, never two. Do not make any changes to
the printed parts of Sentence B.
Example:
A Chuma broke the mirror.
B The mirror…………………………………………………
Answer: The mirror was broken by Chuma.

1 A The pool is deeper here than at the far end.
B At the far end……………………………………………………
2 A "Give this receipt to your teacher tomorrow, Mumba!" shouted Mr Banda.

B Mr Banda commanded………………………………………………
3 A You will not qualify to enter college until you are sixteen
B Not until…………………………………………………….

4 A Although the storm was heavy, the little girl walked to school
B In spite of…………………………………………………..
5 A You can scream as much as you can but she will not hear you
B However……………………………………………………
6 A The book was so good that it was published right away.

B So……………………………………………………………
7 A Mary had just left the room when the baby started crying.
B Scarcely………………………………………………………
8 A The goods were stolen because the building was not secured.
B The goods…………………………………………….security.
9 A While Monde was picking mushrooms in the bush, a snake bit her.
B Picking mushrooms………………………………………….
10 A The children were roasting cassava and giving it to their parents.

B Cassava……………………………………………………….

1. Free radicals and antioxidants are two words that we increasingly hear in the
context of health and aging. Let us get a clear picture about antioxidants and
free radicals.
2. In a perfect world, energy is balanced and synergy abounds. The same idea
applies to health when our bodies are fit and in chemical balance. But today's
world is far from perfect. Our lives are typically stressful and we consume
toxins on a daily basis, which ultimately alter our delicate biochemistry and
wreak havoc on our internal chemical reactions. Compromised immune
systems and increased exposure to free radicals eventually wear us down,
aging us prematurely, or bringing on fearful diseases like cancer. But powerful
natural compounds called antioxidants form a front line of defence that attack
and neutralise hordes of free radicals, helping us restore our health and live
longer, happier lives.
3. A freshly cut apple will turn brown in a matter of minutes. Iron, when exposed
to water and air starts to rust. These chemical changes are the result of
oxidation, the process by which a compound reacts with oxygen. Oxidation in

the body creates free radicals in fats, tissues and bloodstream. The higher the
number of free radicals, the greater the level of oxidative stress.
4. Oxygen is a critical element in the water we drink and the air that we breathe
— without it, we would not survive. Yet, normal cellular reactions create toxic
forms of oxygen that are free radicals such as super oxide, hydroxyl and lipid
peroxides, singlet oxygen, and hydrogen peroxide. Small amounts of free
radicals in the body are a good thing — too many, however, accelerate aging
and disease.
5. Free radicals generated by the body could lead to erosion in the functioning of
the brain. Waste products released by the body when we burn food for
energy production is the free radical phenomenon. These free radicals can
often lead to some loss of memory over the years.
6. Not all free radicals are bad. Free radicals produced by the immune system
destroy viruses and bacteria. Others are involved in producing vital hormones
and activating enzymes that are needed for life. But most of us are
bombarded by a multitude of environmental toxins like smog, cigarette
smoke, heavy metals, gasoline derivatives, ultraviolet radiation, and other
carcinogenic chemicals that are also sources of free radicals. A healthy body
can normally keep its free radicals in check, but if the immune system is
weakened or the free radical load is to high, cellular damage results.
7. A significant cause of aging is cellular free radical damage. As we get older, an
increased amount of free radical garbage accumulates in our bodies. The good thing
is that we are not completely powerless. Antioxidant supplements can help protect
us from the damage of free radical bombardment.
(Adapted from Tanushree Podder (2012) "You are what you eat)
In each of the questions 1— 9, select the best answer from the four options
provided. Indicate your answer by drawing a circle around the letter on this
question paper as in the example below. If you change your mind, cross out the
initial choice neatly and then circle your revised answer clearly. For question 10,
answer as instructed.
Example:
The two words free radicals and antioxidants are increasingly heard in
A context areas.
B. different situations.
C health situations.
D hearing contexts.
C is the best answer, and it has been circled.

1 The passage is about ... [2]

A free radicals and antioxidants.
B free radicals in the food.
C health and aging.
D oxidation in the body.
2 According to Paragraph 2, people's lives are ... [2]

A carefree.
B compromised.
C delicate.
D full of stress
3 In Paragraph 2, we are told that diseases like cancer are caused by free radicals
and……………. [2]
A antioxidants.
B chemical reactions.
C compromised immunity.
B increased exposure.
4 According to Paragraph 3, when a compound reacts with oxygen in the body... [2]
A chemical changes take place.
B free radicals are formed.
C it turns brown like an apple.
D the person gets sick.
5 In Paragraph 4, all the elements listed below are free radicals except …[2]
A hydrogen peroxide.
B lipid peroxide.
C oxygen in water.
D singlet oxygen.
6 From Paragraph 5, we can conclude that free radicals ... in the body. [2]
A are waste products
B burn food for energy
C generate energy
D produce erosion
7 In Paragraph 6: "Others are involved in ...". The word 'others' refers to

A bacteria and viruses.
B bodies.
C free radicals.
D immune systems.

8 According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true? Free
radicals ... [2]
A can cause loss of memory.
B can make you age quickly.
C in moderation are good.
D produced by the immune system are bad.
9 Paragraph 6: "A healthy body can normally keep its free radicals in check ...," means
that a healthy body can ... free radicals. [2]
A control the development of
B go through the
C never develop
D will always have
10 From the underlined words in the passage, find antonyms (opposite meaning) of
the following words or phrases. Spell the words correctly. (Write one word only)
(a) Concealed…………………………………………
(b) Mend………………………………………………
(c) Reduced…………………………………………..
(d) Withheld………………………………………….

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the question
that follows.
1. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) conducted some research on the attributes
of an ideal police officer. The researchers started by asking respondents to discuss
their ideal or perfect police. They recorded answers from the respondents on a
flipchart.
2. It was ascertained that an ideal police officer should be competent. An incompetent
police officer is a liability to both the organisation and the country. Furthermore, an
ideal police officer is one who provides unproblematic service to the complainant.
Some police officers' security service to members of the public is unethical. For
example, there was an incident in which a police officer lamentably failed to record a
statement from a complainant.
3. When responding to calls for assistance from members of the public, an ideal police
officer must be punctual. Without doubt, time is of great essence when responding
to matters of crime.
4. In a world that is 'shrinking' rapidly due to globalisation, it is a must that a police
officer should be educated and well trained. A police officer who has a humble
education background cannot competently handle complex crime matters especially
fraud and cyber-crime, among others. In fact, even an educated police officer needs
to be exposed to an elaborate training system. In that way, such an officer can
confidently deal with both local and international organised crime.

5. Since police work entails dealing with the community, it logically follows that a perfect
police officer must be friendly, approachable and patient with people. These
attributes are necessary because they are a cohesive tie between the police
service and the community. Thus, they enhance the rapport between the police
and members of the public. In other words, they reduce the gap between the
police and the community.
6. In order to have a win-win situation between the police and the community, police
officers worth their sort must be respectful of civilians and must not use gratuitous
violence. It is worth noting that an antagonistic police service simply widens the gap
between them and the local community. And when that happens, the community
stops giving the police the information they need to successfully police the area.
7. An ideal police officer is one who is exemplary in his or her actions. Reports of
unethical police officers have been recorded. For example, we have all heard of
stories of police officers who extort some money from unsuspecting members of the
public. Just like in any other profession, some police officers have been
accused of being corrupt.
8. In law enforcement, it is a cardinal point to be as objective as possible. This means
that when there is an iota of a doubt as to whether a person committed a crime,
the benefit of doubt must be given to the accused person. The rationale behind
this is to ensure that no innocent person should go to prison. Arising from this, it is
crucial that an ideal police officer should be objective. Furthermore, he or she must
be committed and passionate about his or her work.
9. It is worth pointing out that police work is very stressful and as such, it requires a
physically fit police officer. This is important because police work involves a lot of
mobility. Moreover, chasing and apprehending criminals require a lot of strength. It is
abundantly clear that a police officer in ill-health cannot cope with the demands of
police work.
10. Honesty is a virtue in police work. In this regard therefore, an ideal police officer
must be honest and trustworthy. He or she must apply the law that he or she was
trained to do. Above all, he or she must be flexible and radiate a humane face when
dealing with both witnesses and suspects.
(Adapted from Andrew Fault, 155 Paper 226, November, 2011)
Question:
According to the passage, what are the attributes of an ideal police officer? Present
a well-connected summary of not more than 110 words.
The summary has been started for you.
An ideal police officer should…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…

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


Paper 2
Friday 2 NOVEMBER 2018

From the given four questions, choose the one that completes the sentence correctly. Write your
answers on the spaces provided. Ensure that your answers are spelt correctly.
Example:
Don’t_____________ a lot of time on the first part of the examination.
(waist, waste, west, worst)
Answer: Don’t waste a lot of time on the first part of the examination.
1. The _______________ season in Zambia starts in November.

(rain, rains, rainy, reins)
2. His ______________, the President, will visit our school tomorrow.

(excellence, excellency, excellent, excellently)
3. Zambia needs to process _______________ materials before they are exported to other
countries. (law, raw, role, row)
4. A lion is an animal of ______________.

(play, pray, prey, preys)
5. Most learners at Betu Secondary School are _______________.

(boarders, bolders, borders, boulders)

6. When answering questions, it is advisable to _______________ some examples.

(cite, sight, site, sites)
7. She is the______________ candidate in the race.

(saw, sole, sore, sow)
8. Peace is better than ________________.

(wall, war, whore, wore)
9. Will you please pick up that cigarette________________?

(bat, but, butt, butts)
10. She has ________________ down because her head is aching.

(laid, lain, lay, lied)
11. The Headteacher has a _____________ head.

(bald, board, bold, bored)
12. Give me a ______________pipe. I want to water the garden.

(hoarse, horse, hose, hoes)
13. Those birds are in ____________ to the Northern Hemisphere.

(flight, freight, fright, frights)
14. Fine salt is more expensive than _____________ salt.

(cause, coarse, course, courses)
15. I prefer the _____________alternative to the former.

(later, latter, letter, litter)
16. Rotten eggs smell _______________.

(fall, foal, foul, fowl)
17. People who like milk consumer a lot of ______________ products.

(dialy, dairy, diaries, diary)
18. Seeing a policeman, the thief took to his __________________.

(heals, heels, hill, hills)
19. The _____________ left their homeland to another country in the hope of securing a better
future for their families. (emigrants, immigrants, migrants, migrations)
20. You can be ___________ that all your valuables will be safe with us.
(assured, ensured, insurance, insured)


In each of the following items, Sentence A is complete, but Sentence B is incomplete. Complete
Sentence B each time making it as similar as possible in meaning to Sentence A. Make Sentence B
one sentence, never two. Do not make any changes to the printed parts of Sentence B.
Example:
B The mirror……………………………………………………
1. A. They did not know the situation was serious. They did not take action.
B. They would……………………………………………………………………..
2. A. You ought to be punctual for lessons.

B. Rewrite this sentence by adding a question tag.
3. A. She is too lazy a student to catch up.

B. She is such………………………………………………………………………
4. A. It is very likely that vote counting will be concluded this morning.

B. That………………………………………………………………………………..
5. A. The plane was flown to the nearest airport by the commander.

B. The commander…………………………………………………………………
6. A. We can get sorghum only in Gwembe and Namwala.

B. Only………………………………………………………………………………..
7. A. The truck is at the garage. The trailers are also at the garage.
B. The truck, as…………………………………………………………………….
8. A. I was careless to lose my handbag.

B. It was………………………………………………………………………………
9. A. Jennipher said, “I have to write this exercise today”.

B. Jennipher said that……………………………………………………………
10. A. Mwape found the exercise difficult. The teacher assisted her.
B. Finding……………………………………………………………………………….

Discipline prerequisite to academic Excellency

1. Nothing can be achieved where emphasis is only placed on academic training along without
commensurate attention to discipline among students in higher learning institutions.
2. Universities and colleges exist for the purpose of training well-disciplined individuals who must
propel the engine of economic growth in a country. It is rightly observed that indiscipline in
these institutions will affect future students. And it is unfortunate that such indiscipline comes
from both students and members of staff; that in itself is not good for the country.
3. Where education at all levels fails to do so, a nation may suffer in all areas, including economic,
social, cultural, political and religious spheres. Because societal values are important for the
survival of any society, educational institutions must embrace discipline as one of their core
values if meaningful inculcation of knowledge has to take place.
4. Discipline is vital not only to positive academic achievement which parents, lecturers and
students themselves cherish and aspire to, but also to the preparations for one’s success
throughout their life. Therefore, expectations among citizens are that tertiary institutions,
whether public or private, should be fully committed to providing students with a high quality
educational experience and a community in which we can all live and work. This calls for
exemplary behaviour among all stakeholders in colleges and universities.
5. For a long time, many people have spoken against the tendency by students in institutions of
higher learning to engage in riots, causing damage to property such as university and college
buildings and motor vehicles for innocent citizens. Such protests are conducted by students in
an attempt to air their grievances which may be a result of delayed meal and project
allowances, increased tuition fees or poor sanitary conditions within campuses, among many
other reasons. Government officials and members of the public have described such acts as
‘lacking respect for leadership and promoting lawlessness and indiscipline’. This is because
there is always an opportunity for those aggrieved, their leaders and other stakeholders to sit
down and dialogue in order to find a lasting solution to any problem they may be facing.
6. Several stakeholder should always insisted that dialogue is the best way of finding amicable
solutions to the problems affecting our universities and colleges however grave the challenges
affecting them may appear. But the problem of student demonstrations does not seem to die
down. Many people have come to label students in tertiary institutions as indisciplined. Strikes
and goslows that are guided by the law are an exception. But engaging in protects that clearly
go against the law as well as specific institution code of conduct amounts to indiscipline.
In each of the questions 1 – 9, select the best answer from the four options provided. Indicate
your answer by drawing a circle around the letter on this question paper as in the example below.
If you change your mind, cross out the initial choice neatly and then circle your revised answer
clearly. For question 10, answer as instructed.

Example:
This passage is about students’ …
A. Behaviour
B. Excellence
C. Discipline.
D. Riots.
A is the best answer, and it has been circled.
1. Paragraph 1, emphasizes that …

A. Academic training should be provided to students.
B. Discipline is vital to students during training.
C. Both discipline and academic training should be provided to students.
D. There is no connection between discipline and academic training.
2. According to Paragraph 2, well-disciplined individuals …

A. Affect economic growth negatively.
B. Can drive the economy of a country.
C. Do not exist in colleges and universities.
D. Only exist in colleges and universities.
3. According to Paragraph 3, who is responsible for the discipline of individuals?

A. Educational institutions
B. Parents
C. Religious institutions
D. Society
4. Paragraph 3, “Where education fails at that level to do so, … .”

In this sentence, ‘… that level’ refers to a/an… level.
A. Country’s economic
B. Educational institution
C. Social cultural
D. Tertiary education
5. According to Paragraph 4, members of the public expect students to …

A. Be well educated.
B. Have good behaviour.
C. To cherish themselves.
D. To study and work hard.
6. Paragraph 5, describes student’s …

A. Behaviour towards people.
B. Involvement in solving the problem.
C. Involvement in riotous behaviour.
D. Plight in colleges and universities.

7. According to Paragraph 5, students can avoid riots by….

A. Showing lack of respect for their leaders.
B. Promoting lawlessness and indiscipline.
C. Facing problems and their solutions.
D. Discussing problems with their leaders.
8. Paragraph 6: What does the author mean when he says, “Strikes and go-slows that are guided
by the law are an exception.” He means that strikes and go-slows can…the law.
A. Be allowed by
B. Give guidance to
C. Show the way to
D. Take the place of
9. Which one of the following is true about the passage?

A. Discipline is vital to academic excellence.
B. Education is vital to academic excellence.
C. Knowledge is the key to success.
D. University students like to cause riots.
9. For the underlined words in the passage, find one word which means the same or nearly the
same as the following words or phrases. Spell the word correctly.
(a) Accept ……………………………………………………….
(b) Move forward……………………………………………….
(c) Equal………………………………………………………….
(d) Habit…………………………………………………………..

1. Many studies and surveys carried out by the government have found that a large percentage
of students who abuse drugs and alcohol are teens in high school. Studies done by renowned
campaigns like Smart Studies (Yorana FM) have also shed light on the fact that teens and college
students have at least experimented with drugs or alcohol at one time or another, even if they
do not abuse them.
2. Many students become addicted to harmful substances at a young age which can continue into
adulthood. A large percentage of people in recovery at drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres
are young adults. Abusing harmful substance such as marijuana, heroin and alcohol negatively
affects both the physical and mental health of a teenager. Drug and alcohol abuse may lead to
various other complications.
3. There are many problems caused by drug and alcohol abuse. Some of the most common ones
are problems at school which include excessive tiredness, low performance and suspension
from school. Others are problems with the law pertaining to breaking curfew and being a public
nuisance.
4. Alcohol and drug abuse can negatively affect the memory of a student as well as decrease one’s
ability to pay attention. This may lead to poor academic performance. The problem may worsen

as a person grows older. During the teenage years, the brain sheds grey matter to work more
efficiently. However, if the brain is exposed to alcohol for example, it is at risk of being smaller
in certain parts.
5. It has also been found that students who abuse drugs are likely to suffer from various social
problems. They have difficulty relating to their peers and are more likely to show anti-social
behaviour. The rebellious behaviour if teens are sometimes associated with drug and alcohol
abuse. Teenagers who abuse drugs are also likely to steal and get into physical fights.
6. Students who abuse drugs and alcohol are more likely to indulge in risky sexual behaviour as
well. Evidence has shown that young people who abuse drugs are less likely to use protection
during sex and are more likely to have sex with strangers even in school. This considerably
increases the chances of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and teenage
pregnancy.
7. It is clear from these research findings that there are serious repercussions associated with
alcohol and drug abuse. It is therefore imperative that teenagers are sensitised about this abuse
so that society can have a more productive and responsible generation.
Question:
According to the passage, what are the effects of alcohol and drug abuse? Present a well-connected
summary of not more than 120 words.
Abuse of alcohol and drug …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..


Paper 2
Tuesday 2 NOVEMBER 2019
Answer all three questions

Section 1: cloze Passage (10 marks)
Complete the following passage by supplying the missing words. Only one word must be filled in
each blank space.
Internet dating continues (1) …………………. grow in popularity worldwide.

Internet romances may blossom quickly, but they often wither when reality sets
(2) …………………. There is a greater cause (3) …………………. Concern than mere disappointment.
Dating in this fashion may put you in serious danger: whether
physically, emotionally (4) …………………. spiritually.
How can something that looks so innocent and safe, a computer terminal right in your own
home, actually (5) …………………. danger to you? How is such dishonesty
practised on the internet? And what dangers does this present to those who are looking (6)
…………………. romance?
One parent was alarmed to learn (7) …………………. large proportion of children
disobey parental rules against visiting dangerous websites. When youths use the internet to
meet new people, they can be in far more, danger (8) …………………. they
Realise. For example, some people can use the internet to lure minors into debased sexual
activities.
Indeed, there have been reports of adult sexual predators who pretend to
(9) …………………. youths as they prowl the internet seeking to prey on young
ones. According to one study, one-in-five children who use the internet have
(10) …………………. Solicited for sex. One newspaper also stated that one-in
Thirty-three children between ages ten and seventeen were aggressively stalked
(11) …………………. computer Conversations.

Some young people have found, to their surprise, that the youth with (12) …………
they shared a budding romance over the internet was actually (13) ………………….
Adult prison mate. Other young (14) …………………. have unwittingly become involved with sexual
predators. These vile people first ‘groom’ a prospective victim, building trust through friendly
on-line chats.
Eventually, they seek to meet in person in order to carry (15). …………………. their
perverted desires. Tragically, young people have been beaten, raped and even
murdered.
Wicked people do hide what they are in (16) .………………….. to find victims on the
internet. Anonymous communication through the internet can make it almost impossible to see
through such deception. When you talk with someone in person, you may learn something from
his facial expression and the tone of his (17) ………… But on the internet, you don’t get any of
that. It is easy to be fooled.
Granted, not everyone you meet on the internet is a dangerous predator. However, there are
additional ways in which people hide what they are. A common practice (18) …………………. those
seeking romance on the internet is to exaggerate or invent good traits and to minimise or
conceal serious faults.
Internet dating can be bad (19) …………………. people get deceived. People often switch sexes,
income levels, race, criminal records, mental health histories and marital status. To warn others,
many people have reported painful experiences of
(20) …………………. misled by internet dates. Rather than believing all that is written to you by
someone you have never met, consider your steps carefully.
(Adapted home: “Awake“May 22, 2005)

Incomplete. Complete Sentence B each time making it as similar as possible in
Meaning to Sentence A. Make sentence B one sentence, never two. Do not
Make any changes to the printed parts of Sentence B.
Example:
A Human rights must be observed by everyone.
B what …………………………………………………………………………………
Answer: B What must be observed by everyone are human rights.
1 A Education uplifts people out of poverty

B People. …………………………………………………………………………………

2 A The magazine contains a lot of irrelevant information. The secretary must edit it.
B Containing …………………………………………………………………………………
3 A A boy child and a girl child are future leaders.

B A boy child, as well ……………………………………………………………………………
4 A Blood consists of red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma.

B Blood comprises .………………………………………………………………………………
5 A Criminals little realise that breaking the law retards development.

B Little …………………………………………………………………………………
6 A If people play a variety of sports, they will be healthy.

B Unless …………………………………………………………………………………
7 A Most people marry in order to have a family.

B Most people marry with a view…………………………………………………………
8 A We were happy to visit many places of interest and buy some

souvenirs.
B We enjoyed…………………………………………………………………………………
9 A There is an adage that states that “Health is wealth”
B Rewrite the whole sentence and add a question tag.
10 A The police officer said, “Human rights are not absolute.”

B The police officer said that. ……………………………………………………………

1 Maria is a successful young woman and is part of a lovely family. Still, she is not happy.
She is dissatisfied with her appearance. Although her family tries to encourage her, Maria
feels that she is far from being beautiful and that makes her depressed.
2 Society places excessive importance on looks or appearances. In fact, success often
seems to depend on looks. Many men have become obsessed with developing the
'perfect body. Indeed, many individuals of both sexes go to great lengths in their pursuit
of beauty, even starving themselves or submitting to painful treatments to achieve the
best face or figure possible. Hankering for beauty has its own share of adverse
repercussions.
3 Beauty is widely considered subjective. What constitutes beauty has varied a great deal
from culture to culture and from era to era. Throughout the nineteenth century, almost
all societies equated heaviness with elevated social status. A wide girth was seen as a

sign of prosperity and health while a skinny frame meant that a person as too poor to
afford enough food to eat. In some cultures of the South Pacific, fatness is highly valued.
However, in many other places, the opposite is true. Some religious beliefs link
overweight with gluttony and this has conferred a negative image on robustness. On the
other hand, scientific discoveries about health risks related to obesity have had their
influence.
4 Thinness has now been regarded as ideal by a large part of the world. The media have
done much to further this thinking. People who appear in advertisements on billboards
and on television (TV) usually have thin, athletic bodies. Their images are intended to
project a sense of security and achievement. The same is true of movie and TV stars.
Having seen photographs of models in a magazine, 47 percent of the girls analyzed felt
compelled to lose weight when only 29 percent of these were deemed overweight.
5 In an effort to achieve the ideal image' or just to look their best, many people resort to
cosmetic surgery. Modern techniques of plastic surgery originated in the years following
World War I when efforts were made to repair disfigurements resulting from war
wounds. since then, these techniques have been valuable tools for correcting severe
physical damage caused by burns, traumatic injuries and congenital abnormalities.
However, healthy people put themselves at risk in the interest of enhancing their
appearance. The nose can be reconstructed, excessive skin can be removed from the face
and neck, the size of the ears can be reduced, fat can be eliminated from the abdomen
and hips and the volume of certain parts
of the body can be increased.
6 Sometimes people who are poorly trained perform plastic surgery, resulting in much
harm. Furthermore, there are clinics that administer dangerous substances to patients in
order to trim their figures. Some men spend many hours in the gymnasium, using
virtually all their free time shaping and toning their bodies. The need to exercise causes
their social activities and relationships with other people to fall off. The compulsion to
achieve a muscular look even causes many to consume substances that can harm the
body. An obsession with personal appearance has caused some young women to tall
victim to eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia (nervosa).
(From Awake! December 22, 2004)
In each of the questions 1-9, select the best answer from the four options
Provided. Indicate your answer by drawing a circle around the letter on the
Question paper, as in the example given below. If you change your mind,
Cross out the initial choice very neatly then circle your revised answer clearly.
For question 10, answer as instructed.

Example:
The passage is about ….
A Maria, a successful young woman.
B a lovely family.
C Beauty.
D dissatisfaction with personal appearances
C Is the best answer and, as you can see, it has been circled.
1 According to Paragraph 1, what makes Maria depressed?

A She is far from being beautiful.
B She is dissatisfied.
C She feels that she is ugly.
D Her family does not adequately encourage her.
2 In Paragraph 2, the phrase ‘adverse repercussions’ means …

A undesirable outcomes.
B Painful treatments.
C Alarming proportions.
D Acceptable limits.
3 Paragraph 3: Beauty Is widely considered subjective because it..

A has varied a great deal from culture to culture.
B has varied remarkably from era to era.
C is perceived differently depending on culture and era.
D is a subject that has generated a lot of debate.
4 According to the passage, what symbolized high social status in almost all
Societies throughout the nineteenth century?
A Expenditure
B Gluttony
C Robustness
D Slenderness
5 Which one of the following statements is true according to Paragraph 3?

A From the scientific standpoint, obesity is hazardous to health.
B In all the cultures of the South Pacific, fatness is highly valued.
C Scientific discoveries about health risks related to obesity have had their positive
influence
D Some religious beliefs embrace gluttony.
6 We can tell from Paragraph 4 that girls have greatly been influenced by..
A image that project a sense of security and achievement.
B people who appear in advertisements on billboards and television.
C photographs of models appearing in magazines.
D movie and television stars.

7 The word ‘perfect’ and the phrase ‘ideal image’ in Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 5
respectively signify the writer’s….
A emphasis on the efficacy of the various treatments used.
B resolve to show that the word and the phrase are intelligently used.
C Sense of disapproval.
D sense of humour and sound judgement.
8 According to Paragraph 5, plastic surgery was initially practised to …

A correct severe physical damage.
B Rehabilitate disfigured World War I victims.
C Repair disfigurements of war victims.
D Treat traumatic injuries and congenital abnormalities
9 According to Paragraph 6, the compulsive desire of people to improve their

outlook results in ….
A consumption of substances that can harm the body.
B eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia (nervosa).
C Social activities and relationships with other people falling off.
D Social alienation, consumption of harmful substances and eating disorders.
10 From the words underlined in the passage, find those that mean the same or nearly the
same as the following words or expressions (spell each word correctly
(i) Having a strong desire. …………………………………………….
(ii) Eating too much. …………………………………………….
(iii) From or before birth…………………………………………….
(iv) Excessive fatness or weight. …………………………………………….
Question 3: Summary [20 Marks]

Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that
Follow.
Migrant Women
1 Around the world, cities are welcoming migrants and displaced populations, with women
arriving in unprecedented numbers. Not only do they make up nearly half of all
international migrants but they are also more likely than men to migrate internally, most
often setting in urban areas.
2 Women migrate to other areas in order to enrich and improve their lives.
However, as they migrate, they are subjected to violence. In some cases, they tall into
the hands of human traffickers who offer false promises of employment and assistance.
3 Cities can offer empowering opportunities for the millions of women who have adopted
them as their new homes. By earning their Own income, migrant women can discover
newfound economic and social independence. In this regard, they may find themselves in
a more formal situation such as in manufacturing but still afflicted largely by sexual
harassment and discrimination based on gender and ethnicity. Migrating to cities can
have positive impacts on the reproductive and sexual health of women but female

migrant workers are vastly over represented in low-paying, labor-intensive factories

where they are exposed to violations of rights. They end up in squalid slums devoid of
amenities. This predicament forces them into detestable activities such as prostitution
and drug trafficking.
4 Many women come to cities to escape traditional customs and practices but
sometimes the situation in urban areas is not rosy. Precariousness, withholding of
earnings and sexual abuse are common threats for migrant women particularly in the
informal economy. In many high-income countries, skilled migrant women settle in cities
in order to continue their careers. Sadly, the non-recognition of their qualifications,
rigorous certification programmes, employment limitations on their residence permits
and discrimination confine these women to low-skilled occupations, resulting in loss of
their professional skills.
5 To help migrant women realise their full potential, numerous cities are implementing
innovative measures to address the challenges that these women face. Workshops are
being conducted to help them to become autonomous and self-confident, enabling them
to participate more in city life. In certain instances, women display a negative attitude
towards this intervention. Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) have mushroomed
and are consistently offering mentoring programmes.
6 Migrant women often find it difficult to take control of their lives in a new and
challenging environment. Little wonder that faith-based organisations have been
conspicuous. They are capacitating these women to determine when to migrate and
what course of action to take upon arrival. Women should be able to be agents of their
own destiny. This explains why, in numerous cities, migrant women are being provided
with courses in catering and general agriculture.
(From the Zambia Daily Mail, April 21, 2015)
Question:
In not more than 145 words, explain how Women are disadvantaged and
Mention the measures that are being taken to address their plight. The
Summary has been started for you.
Migrant women are disadvantaged in various ways. They ………………………………..……………………….

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Paper 2
2020

Answer both Section 1 and2
Section 1: Grammar (10 marks)
In each of the following sentences, the underlined word has been wrongly used.
Replace it with the correct word. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Example: We won them in yesterday's football match.
Answer: beat
1 Kipaila was bitten by a wasp.
Answer: …………………………………………………………………………………….
2 Simbomba succeeded to winning the chess competition.

Answer: …………………………………………………………………………………….
3 The teacher ordered the learners to keep quite.

Answer: …………………………………………………………………………………….
4 The tourists are interested in seeing a troupe of monkeys near the Victoria falls.
Answer: …………………………………………………………………………………….
5 Of the two girls, Clara is the least beautiful

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………

6 Matete, together with three other athletes, have left for Kenya.
Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
7 The goat barked when it saw a snake.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
8 Having lied in bed for two hours, Dalitso regained consciousness.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
9 A pig and its kid were stolen yesterday.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
10 It is high time you sell your old car

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
11 Hakantu packed his car adjacent to the headteacher’s Office.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
12 Kahilu did not participate in the race because her head was paining.
Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
13 We look forward to have a chat with you again.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
14 A flock of wolves attacked them.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
15 Let us be calm and wait the outcome.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
16 The Procurement Officer has bought twenty rims of paper for the end of term tests.
Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
17 There was barely no water in the tan.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
18 The guest of owner has just arrived.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………

19 We do not know the route cause of the problem.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
20 My neighbour helped me to put off the fire.

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Section 2 Transformations (10 marks)

In each of the following items, Sentence A Is complete, but Sentence B is incomplete.
Complete Sentence B each time making t as similar as possible in meaning to Sentence A.
Make Sentence B one sentence, never two. Do not make any changes to the printed parts of
Sentence B.
Example:
A Human right must be observed by everyone.
B What ......................................................................................................
1 A Learners are not allowed out of bounds under any circumstances.

B Under................................................................................................
2 A If you train harder, you will win the fight.

B Unless..............................................................................................
3 A Those clouds are lovely, but they signal the coming of bad weather.
B Lovely ................................................................................................
4 A They were driving through town, so they decided to pay us a visit.
B As ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5 A We did not request the gift and we did not expect it.
B We neither ……………………………………………………………………………………
6 A As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.

B No sooner.........................................................................................
7 A The headteacher and all the prefects are attending a meeting.

B The headteacher, as..........................................................................
8 A As the doctor ran several medical tests on the patient, cancer cells
were seen in the specimen.
B Running ..............................................................................................

9 A Sichikali would rather plant beans than harvest rice.

B Sichikali prefers.....................................................................................
10 A Mr Nwansa spoke very fluently. All the participant understood his

presentation.
B So ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

1 I was born in Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province. Our homestead was about four hundred
metres away from where my best friend, Angela, lived. Our homestead stood on a five-
acre land where my parents grew assorted vegetable and fruit. We lived about twenty
kilometres away from the Central Business District (CBD). Our house was called ‘Paradizo
‘owing to its beautiful scenery. As a result, some people in the neighborhood used to
come for viewing and others to take photographs.
2 The beginning of my life was simple and much like every other first child in any family. I
used to be ’naughty ‘in my early childhood. I could play in the soil and make my clothes
dirty. I was told that I walked the day I was a year old. Apart from that, I used to sit on my
mother ‘s lap or cling to her dress as she went about her household duties. My hands felt
every object and observed every motion and in this way I learnt many things.
3 One early morning, just after my seventh birthday, a sad incident occurred to me. An
illness incapacitated me suddenly and mysteriously. I started experiencing strange
feelings every day. This continued for a fortnight. Not only was this situation worrisome
to me, but also to my parents. It prompted them to take me to the hospital which was
many kilometres away from home.
4 When we reached the hospital, a physician attended to me. She carnet out the medical
check-ups and tests. In my opinion, these medical investigations were thorough. After
the results were ready, she reliably informed my parents that there was nothing she
could do about my illness. I vividly remember how heartbroken my parents and I were
that day. When we went back home, I cried my eyes out the whole evening. My parents
tried to comfort me, but to no avail. Not even my friend Angela could manage to console
me , when she visited us that evening.
5 However, my parents, especially my mother, did not relent in their efforts to support me.
They gave me great hope that I could still live a normal life and attain success in my
academic endeavors. After some time, I felt the need to communicate with others again
and began to make crude signs. A shake of the head meant ‘No’ and a nod, ‘Yes’. A pull
meant 'Come’ and a push, ‘Go‘. Moreover, my mother succeeded in making me

understand a great deal of the signs. 1always knew when she wished me to bring her
something, and I would run upstairs or anywhere else she indicated. Indeed, I owe to her
loving wisdom all that was bright and good in my long life.
6 At eight, I had learnt how to fold and put away the clean clothes when they were brought
in from the laundry and t distinguished myself from the rest. Nevertheless, that did not
mean 1had dominion over anyone.
7 During my school life, I worked hard at bath primary and secondary levels. I still owe this
achievement to my mother and father who supported and encouraged me consistently.
In my final grade, I was among the top five learners who got very good results in the
School Certificate Examination. The following year, I was admitted to the University of
Zambia where I pursued Special Education. After four years, I graduated and obtained a
degree. I got an award in the category of the best performing student in Special
Education.
(Adapted from: 'The Story of My Life by Hellen Keller)
In each of the questions 1- 8, select the best answer from the four options provided. Indicate
your answer by drawing a circle around the letter on the question paper, as in the example
given below. If you change your mind, cross out the initial choice very neatly then circle your
revised answer clearly. For question 10, answer as instructed.
Example:
The passage is about someone who was incapacitated by illness...
A and failed the examination.
B and lost hope in life.
C and was not successful.
D but never gave up in life.
D is the best answer.

1 In Paragraph 1, the writer’s house was called ‘Paradizo‘ because ...
A it had a queer scenery.
B of its attractiveness.
C some people used to photograph it.
D some people went to view it.
2 According to Paragraph 3, for how long did the writer experience strange feelings? For ...
weeks.
A forty
B four
C three
D two

3 The Paragraph 4, the expression: "... I cried my eyes out ...”, shows that the
writer ...
A was heartbroken.
B had tears coming out repeatedly.
C cried very loudly.
D cried for a long time.
4 From the tone of the writer in Paragraph 5, we can say that the writer ...
A was successful in speaking.
B was happy with herself.
C received hope from friends.
D appreciated the mother.
5 We can conclude from Paragraph 5 that the writer suffered from ...
A blindness.
B brain disorder.
C deafness.
D paralysis.
6 In Paragraph 6, the expression: "I distinguished myself from the rest"; the rest refers to …
A clean clothes.
B how to fold clothes.
C other people.
D putting away clothes.
7 According to Paragraph 7, the author is grateful to her parents for their…

A achievement and support.
B consistency and achievement.
C Support and consistency.
D support and encouragement.
8 From tie passage, we can conclude that the writer was…

A arrogant.
B boastful.
C diligent.
D playful.

9 It is shown in Paragraph 7 that the writer was academically outstanding.

Write the sentence that illustrates this tact.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10 From the underlined words in the passage, find one word which means the same or
nearly the same as the following words or phrases (spell each word correctly
(i) invariably …………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) comprehensive…………………………………………………………………..
(iii) clearly ………………………………………………………………………………..
(iv) differentiated …………………………………………………………………….

1 Sight savers Zambia says globally, women are more likely to experience poor eye health
than men. Cataracts, conjunctivitis and age-related macula degeneration (AMD) are some
of the eye diseases well known to human beings.
2 Cataracts are characterized by clouding of the lens in the eyes. Women's day-to-day
activities subject them to greater risk and prevent them from seeking care when they
stance, in many developing countries, Women are more likely to take on the role of
cooking for the household and the smoke from the firewood has been linked to increased
risk of developing cataracts.
3 In some societies, women rely on their male relatives to pay for their optical care and this
can cause delay in accessing treatment. Besides causing cloudy vision, cataracts may lead
to glare, difficulty seeing at night and double vision. Colours may appear faded.
Magnifying lenses and anti-glare sunglasses can help one to manage the condition. When
cataracts interfere with the ability to drive or do other necessary activities, it is wise to go
to the hospital to undergo surgery so as to improve and restore vision. Older women, in
most cases, have low levels of literacy, which means it may take them longer to realise
they have a problem with their vision. Several eye health surveys conducted in Zambia
have highlighted that men and women have different eye health needs. Old age, trauma
to the eyes, diabetes, smoking and alcohol use all increase the risk of cataracts in both
sexes.
4 Age-related macula degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that causes vision loss
typically in people aged 50 and over. AUD result in damage to the macula, the portion in
the middle of the retina that is responsible for central vision, The Sustainable
Development Goals state that everyone has an equal right to good health and well-being.
Most women in rural areas have limited financial decision-making authority within their
homes. This, sadly, precludes them from going to hospitals in towns to seek medical
attention.
5 Conjunctivitis is a condition that causes inflammation and redness of the whites of the
eyes and membranes surrounding the inner eyelids. Conjunctivitis may be caused by

bacteria, viruses or chemicals. Some women resort to traditional medicine arid religious
healing before seeking professional medical help, thus delaying care and worsening their
condition. The majority of cases of conjunctivitis are viral and antibiotics are ineffective.
Women usually shun health centres after diagnosis but instead wait for an eye specialist
to visit their area. Eye-related illnesses, in this regard, may increase and the end result is
sightlessness.
6 Multiple interventions have been adopted to counter some of the gender related barriers
to accessing eye health services. These interventions have focused on increasing”
awareness of eye health among women through mobilizing women groups so that they
can reach out to other women and address some of the societal norms that perpetuate
gender inequality.
(Adapted from the 'Zambia Daily Nail’, Thursday, February 27, 2020)
Question:
In not more than 135 words, explain why women are more likely to suffer from eye diseases.
Women are more likely to suffer from eye diseases because …………………………….…
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Paper 2
Wednesday 10 NOVEMBER 2021


Answer both Section 1 and Section 2
From the given three options, choose the one that completes the sentence correctly.
Write your answers on the spaces provided. Ensure that your answers are spelt correctly.
Example: Don’t ………………… lot of time on the first part of the examination.
(waist, waste, worst)
Answer: Don’t waste a lot of time on the first part of the examination.
1 They stayed in the ………. for two days. (dessert, desert, deserter)
2 He was told to get the garden ……….. in order to water the flowers.
(hose, hoarse, nose)
3 He was the ……………….. apparent to the throne. (hare, heir, hair)
4 Joan was given a piece of ……………… by her parents. (advise, advice, advising)
5 The thief who was ………………. was finally caught by the police.
(illusive, elusive, allusive)
6 The doctor gave her a …………….. for influenza. (job, jab, Jolt)
7 The coach told the player to take a deep ………… (breathe, breath, breadth)
8 The policeman managed to …………… he truth from the patient.

(illicit, elicit, illiterate)
9 She was regarded as an …………freedom fighter. (eminent, imminent, emanate)
10 The referee urged the players to demonstrate………… play. (fare, fair, flare)
11 The striker made a …………… prior to scoring the ball. (feint, faint, fend)
12 The children’s lives were at …………….. as there was no one to look after them.
(stake, steak, stick)
13 The Head of State took a salute during the ………... past on International Women's Day at
Heroes Stadium. (march, match, much)
14 It was established that many members of the community died of …………poisoning.

(led, lead, lid)
15 They all gave an …………….. to the proposal. (assent, ascent, accent)
16 The expert managed to …………. the bomb and the situation came back to normal.
(diffuse, defuse, defeat)
17 They reached the …………. of the mountain. (pick peck, peak)
18 It is not healthy to eat ………….. meat. (row, role, raw)
19 The people on the island took refuge in an …………… (arc, ark, acre)
20 That the attacker turned into a cat was a ………….. (meth, myth, mirth)
In each of the following items, Sentence A is complete, but Sentence B is incomplete

Complete sentence B each time making it as similar as possible in meaning to sentence A. Make
Sentence B one sentence, never two. Do not make any changes to the printed parts of sentence B.

Example:
A Human right must be observed by everyone.
B What ………………………………………………………….
1 A The old lady was attended to only when the director intervened.
B Not until …………………………………………………………………………………….
2 A Clara was both an actress and a soccer player.

B Besides …………………………………………………………
3 A I am sorry I did not seek the doctor's advice.

B I wish I ……………………………………………………….
4 A You need to stop dodging lessons.

B I would rather you ………………………………………
5 A She will buy the books provided that you give her the money.
B As long as ……………………………………………………………………………..
6 A You should not use bad language.

B You should avoid ………………………………………………
7 A As Charity worked harder, she made more money.

B The harder …………………………………………………………….
8 A Kitesa accidentally broke the glasses when he was setting the table.
B Setting ………………………………………………………………….
9 A He didn’t perform well although he studied hard.

B ………………………………………… despite………………..
10 A Chalinda and seven other students were expelled from the university last year.
B Chalinda, with ………………………………………………….


Nature’s Pharmacy
1 A chemical in the mucus of frogs has been found to kill certain strains of the influenza virus.
The discovery could lead to the development of powerful anti-viral drugs, but many frogs are
at risk of extinction. Scientists have discovered a weapon in the fight against the influenza
virus, a special chemical found in the mucus of South Indian frogs.
2 A species of fungoid frog has the capacity to kill some strains of flu. This is as a result of a
molecule known as 'urumin' fittingly named after a traditional Indian-whip-like sword.
3 Researchers were able to test the compound on mice. This successfully managed to destroy a
number of flu strains including the multi-maligned H1N1 virus, also known as flu, which has
previously proved resistant to other drug treatment.
4 Frogs are immune to the influenza virus. However, they are vulnerable to bacterial and fungal
infections. This knowledge gave researchers a reason to believe that there are peptides on
their skins which could help treat the HIV virus in humans. Despite the promising findings, it
will take some time before effective medicine becomes available.
5 The 'urumin' molecule does not survive long in the human body, meaning researchers will
need to find a way to make it more stable. This should be done before it can be used as a
treatment option. Luckily, scientists are confident that they will eventually be able to
chemically synthesize the compound for use in humans. Meaning frogs are at least safe from
being harvested in large quantities for medical purposes.
6 The new discovery does not provide a glimpse into future possibilities of deriving similar
compounds from other frog species. These compounds are difficult to treat viruses such as
dengue fever and zika. The Panamanian Golden Frog is one of the many critically endangered
species and may already be extinct in the wild. The present breakthrough, therefore, offers an
important incentive to protect frog species, which may hold the key to curing some of our
most dangerous viruses and preventing global pandemics.
7 According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) more amphibians are
currently under threat than mammals and birds combined. This includes 466 critically
endangered frog species. An estimated 165 amphibian species have died out in recent years
with numbers on a down curve. Scientists may be racing against the dock to isolate powerful
disease fighting compounds which are waiting to be discovered.
(From Speak Out, volume 36 Number 1)
In each of the questions 1-9, select the best answer from the four options provided.
Indicate your answer by drawing a circle around the letter on the question paper, as in the
example given below. If you change your mind, cross out the initial choice very neatly then circle
your revised answer clearly. For Question 10, answer as instructed.

Example: The passage is about …

A extinction of frogs in forests.
B immunity system of frogs.
C laboratory discoveries of frogs.
D medicinal elements of frogs.
D is the best answer and it has been circled.
1 According to Paragraph 1, the development of anti-viral drugs from the mucus of a frog could
lead to ...
A increase in medication in the fight for influenza.
B increase in scientific discoveries of drugs.
C the discovery of special chemicals.
D the wiping out of frogs from the forests.
2 In Paragraph 1, the term 'weapon' is used to mean something designed to …

A cure viral disease.
B inflict pain.
B prevent disease.
D spread viral diseases.
3 The findings of the researchers in Paragraph 3 state that flu is…

A easy to treat.
B difficult to treat.
C fast in spreading.
D slow in spreading.
4 In Paragraph 4, frogs are known for …

A curing the influenza virus.
B spreading bacteria and fungal infections.
C their ability to spread the influenza virus.
D their resistance to influenza virus.
5 A conclusion can be drawn from Paragraph 4 that….

A a cure for HIV has been discovered.
B even with research, the HIV virus cannot be treated.
C the cure for HIV is likely to be found.
D the green-eyed frog has been found to treat HIV.

6 The idea to chemically synthesize the compound found in the green-eyed frog for use in
humans stated in Paragraph 5 will…
A bring about treatment for influenza.
B cause extinction to the green-eyed frog.
C contribute large quantities of medicine.
D preserve the lives of the frogs.
7 It is important to protect the endangered frog species because it will lead to...
A discovery of a cure for viruses.
B increase in the number of frogs in forests.
C preservation of the endangered frog species.
D scientific discoveries on how to combine compounds.
8 In Paragraph 7, 'racing against the clock' means ...

A competing with the clock.
B having enough time.
C having limited time.
D running to catch time.
9 According to the passage, there is need to save the frogs because they…
A are a rare species.
B are vulnerable to disease.
C can be used to treat the HIV virus.
D can save the lives of human beings.
10 From the underlined words in the passage, find one word which means the same or nearly
the same as the following words or phrases (spell each word correctly):
(i) A payment……………………………………………
(ii) Suitable manner ………………………………….
(iii) Types of something …………………………….
(iv) Seriously at risk of extinction. ………………


Floods
1 A flood is a large amount of water that covers an area that was dry before. Floods cause
displacement of people, destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges and houses.
Crops and livestock are washed away. Affected families lose most of their household goods
especially electronic appliances. Given the magnitude of the destruction caused by floods,
more collaborative efforts by global and local partners are necessary to ease immediate
challenges through relief food distribution and social cash transfer. Global partners include
multi-national corporations. The private sector and faith-based organisations dotted around
the country are examples of local partners.
2 The destruction of infrastructure, crops and livestock is an economic cost to the country while
the displacement of people has caused a humanitarian crisis. People afflicted with floods
require emergency aid in form of tents for shelter, blankets and medicines. It is also necessary
to prevent an outbreak of waterborne diseases such as dysentery and typhoid. In this regard,
water treatment chemicals should be part of the relief. Chlorine is an example of a treatment
chemical that ought to be used.
3 The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit has been on the ground. They need more
financial support to be able to continue responding quicky to distress calls. Beyond the
humanitarian aid, early warning systems that enable people in flood-prone areas to vacate
need to be put in place. These, though, require reliable weather forecasting technology that
makes timely and accurate predictions of flooding. In addition, it is prudent to build houses
that can withstand flooding so that relocated families can return without needing to start
rebuilding. According to the Zambia Meteorological Department, torrential rain causes floods
in the rainy season in various parts of the country.
4 Floods may be an opportunity for employment through mechanisms like rainwater
harvesting. Rather than complain about water scarcity during the drier months, this is the
perfect opportunity to conserve excess water for future use. Garbage disposal in
undesignated places blocks drainages. In the event of drainages getting clogged by silting for
example, they should be unblocked forthwith to allow free movement of water. When
movement of water is hindered, floods inevitably result. There is definitely need to consider
constructing climate-resilient roads like the one from Choma to Namwala.
5 There are people still living in places which are flooded every rainy season. Measures should
be taken to permanently relocate those communities to safer places. There is no longer any
justification for people to continue living in what they may term ancestral places where their
forefathers were born. Climate change is real and people should come to terms with realities
by doing what is right for themselves.
(Adapted from the Zambia Daily Mail, January 21, 2020)
Question:
In not more than 136 words, explain what should be done to help out flood victims and deal
with floods. The summary has been started for you.
In order to help out flood victims and deal with floods, there is need
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………


Paper 2
Monday 7 NOVEMBER 2022
QUESTION 1: STRUCTURE [20 MARKS]

There are two sections under this question. Answer both Section 1 and Section 2.
Section 1: Cloze Passage (10 marks)
complete the following passage by supplying the missing words. Only one word must be filled in
each blank space.
Peppermint is a hybrid plant with numerous health benefits. Originally from Europe, peppermint
today is cultivated all (1) ………………. the world. It can consist (2)……………….. fresh or dry leaves for use
in food or (3)……………………… a tea. Its essential oil is (4) …………… in tinctures, chest rubs and creams.
It can (5) ……………………. be taken in enteric-coated capsules for swallowing. This allows the
peppermint (6) …………………... pass into the intestines.
Peppermint essential oil (7) …………………… concentrated oil that is extracted (8) ……………. the
peppermint plant (9) ……………….. steam distillation. The whole fresh or partly dried (10) …………. is
used before it (11) …………... to flower.
Peppermint essential oil should not be (12) …………….. orally and must be diluted (13) ………………
carrier oil such as olive (14) ……………………. before applying to the skin.
Peppermint is a popular traditional remedy (15) ………………. a number of conditions. It calms the
stomach muscles and improves (16) ……………………….. flow of bile. However, it should not be used by
(17) …………….. with gastro esophageal reflex diseases.
The oil is widely used for calming skin irritation and itchiness. Applying diluted peppermint oil onto
the forehead has (18) ……………...found to be effective in the (19) ………………. of a tension headache.
Menthol, the (20) ………………….. Chemical component of peppermint, is an effective decongestant
and expectorant.


In each of the following items, Sentence A is complete, but Sentence B is incomplete.
Complete Sentence B each time making it as similar as possible in meaning to Sentence A.
Make Sentence B one sentence, never two. Do not make any changes to the printed parts of
Sentence B.
Example:
B The mirror
1 A All the learners in my class passed the examination.

B None of ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2 A Although my uncle is a devout Christian, he does not often help the poor.
B In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3 A “I am here to address your concerns today," said the Human Resource Officer
to the workers.
B The Human Resource Officer told the workers that …………………………………………...
4 A The spectators were excited to see him in the team.

To the……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5 A As the scouts flew over the Kafue National Park, they saw a lot of beautiful birds.
B Flying …………………………………………………………………………………....
6 A It is very unfortunate that you have lost the contest.

B That ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
7 A The police officer allowed the detainees to escape.

B The police officer let……………………………………………………………………………………….
8 A They little realise that laziness does not pay.

B Little ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9 A I did not remember to hand in my exercise book. I was punished by Mr Tembo.
If I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10 A My happiness increased as I got closer to the assembly hall.

The……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

QUESTION 2: COMPREHENSION [20 MARKS]

1 The Pharaohs of ancient Egypt prised mushrooms as a delicacy. They decreed them as a
preserve of the royal family and that no commoner could even touch them. According to
Egyptians, mushrooms were a plant of immortality. As for the ancient Greeks, they
believed that mushrooms empowered their warriors for battle.
2 People all over the world enjoy eating mushrooms. Noel, a burly Australian, is a
microbiologist and mushroom expert. He studied mushroom cultivation in several
countries before returning to grow them commercially. Mushrooms are fungi, a family of
organisms that include mildews and moulds. Biologists formerly thought that fungi were
plants but it is now known that they are very different from plants.
3 Mushroom palatability is obviously subjective. However, mushrooms have a unique
texture and flavour that is not found in other foods. They are quite good for consumption.
They also have an amino acid profile that rivals beans.
4 Fungi differ from plants and animals on how they obtain their food. They do not
manufacture their food through photosynthesis as do nearly all other plants. They grow in
the dark. Their bodies secrete powerful enzymes. These enzymes convert organic material
into basic nutrients which they absorb as food. This unique digestive process also
distinguishes fungi from animals. Since fungi are neither plants nor animals, biologists
now classify them in a realm of their own, 'the fungi kingdom'.
5 Much of the increase in mushroom production is due to the development of high yield
systems. These systems depend on exact environmental controls. High yields and rapid
production cycles with most mushroom species require specialised facilities. In the wild,
mature mushrooms release millions of tiny spores. These tiny spores mix with other
mushroom spores and germinate. If the spores land in a cold, damp place with plenty of
food, they can grow into new mushrooms. Commercial mushroom growers aim to
replicate this process using controlled conditions to improve crop yields and quality.
6 There are thousands of types of mushrooms. These mushroom varieties require different
growing conditions. Mushrooms can be cultivated using different methods. For example,
white or button mushrooms grow best on pasteurised farm compost. Some varieties
flourish in bags of plant waste. Others in bottles of cereal grains and whole wooden logs
or logs of compressed saw dust.
7 It can be very dangerous to gather mushrooms in the wild. The death cap mushroom
(Amanita phalloides) among others closely resembles edible varieties, yet is deadly. Never
eat mushrooms from the wild unless they are examined by an expert and certified safe to
eat. Commercially grown varieties are safe to consume. They are in fact delicious treats
that were once reserved for the royal.
(Adapted from Awake! March, 2012)

In each of the questions 1-9, select the best answer from the four options provided.
Indicate your answer by drawing a circle around the letter on the question paper as in the example
given below. If you change your mind, cross out the initial choice very neatly then circle your
revised answer clearly. For Question 10, answer as instructed.
Example:
The passage is about …
A commercial mushroom farming.
B Egyptian beliefs on mushrooms.
C medicinal properties of mushrooms
D value attached to mushrooms.
A is the best answer and, it has been circled.
1 In Paragraph 1, the ancient Greeks attached a lot of value to mushrooms because they were
…………
A a preserve of a royal family.
B believed to be food for commoners.
C believed to make warriors stronger in war.
D served only on special occasions.
2 According to Paragraph 2, Noel is... Australian.

A a determined and famous
B a huge and strong
C an ambitious and calm
D an enthusiastic and industrious
3 It is indicated in Paragraph 2 that Noel drew his inspiration from some studies
A conducted in different countries.
B on commercial farming in Australia.
C on consumers of mushrooms.
D on cultivations done in a few countries.
4 According to Paragraph 3, the palatability of mushrooms is said to be influenced by

point of view.
A Egyptian
B majority
C personal
D loyal

5 In paragraph 4, mushrooms are considered to be different from other plants because

A Of the way they make their food.
B they can convert organic material into ro00
C they have an extraordinary digestive system
D they secrete powerful enzymes
6 The word 'them' in Paragraph 4 refers to …

A Animals.
B Biologists.
C fungi.
D plants.
7 In Paragraph 5, uncultivated mushrooms can be produced when ….

A controlled commercial conditions are met.
B fully grown mushroom spores mix with others.
C precise environmental conditions are met.
D required specialised facilities are provided.
8 In Paragraph 6, we can deduce that white mushrooms grow best in …

A bags of pasteurised plant waste.
B bacteria-free farm compost.
C bacteria-rich farm compost.
D logs of compressed saw dust.
9 What conclusion can be drawn from Paragraph 7?

A All mushrooms are deadly.
B All wild mushrooms should never be eaten.
C Commercially grown mushrooms are barely safe to consume.
D Not all mushrooms are safe to eat.
10 From the underlined words in the passage, find one word which means the same or
nearly the same as the following words or phrases;
(spell each word correctly)
(i) domain of activity ………………………………………………………………
(ii) do in a similar fashion ………………………………………………………..
(iii) decayed organic material …………………………………………………..
(iv) pleasantness ………………………………………………..
QUESTION 3: SUMMARY [(20 MARKS]

1 Cycling has for a long time been despised by many people. It is a physical activity that
regarded as a poor man's mode of transport and is usually avoided especially by those
living in urban areas.
2 According to the United Nations Environmental Global Report on Cycling, up to sixty

percent of city trips are made by bicycles in Chinese cities while in African cities, the share
is closer is closer to five percent. The report also says in Paris, London and Washington D.C,
highly successfully systems have helped to promote cycling as a viable transport mode. It is
necessary to indicate that cycling works out every muscle in the body, lowers blood
pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3 In Zambia, relevant authorities held a stakeholders meeting to look at the future of
cycling. The need to improve the road infrastructure was strongly felt. The government
should consider adding cyclist lanes when constructing roads across the country. it has
scientifically been proven that bicycle riding causes the body to produce endorphins,
thereby, helping to reduce stress. It is common knowledge that stress is detrimental to
one's well being. Cycling burns out fat, so it enhances the body's metabolic rate and
consequently curbs obesity. If you want to ward off excessive fatness or weight, it is high
time you started cycling.
4 According to research carried out in Finland, people who cycled for thirty minutes or more
every day had a forty percent lower risk of developing diabetes. Human beings have been
using bicycles from time immemorial. The government is alive to this fact and t is
supporting non-motorised forms of transport infrastructure. It is worth indicating that
people who increase their physical activities reduce the risk of suffering from colon and
breast cancer. Most city roads encompass lanes that are designated for cyclists. This is
the focus of the government.
5 Bicycles are affordable compared to vehicles. Admittedly, cycling helps people to keep
physically fit. What should be borne in mind is that vehicles are a major source of air
pollution through carbon emissions. This can be reduced significantly if people switch to
Using bicycles. Urban dwellers should, therefore, emulate their counterparts in rural areas
by taking up cycling as an alternative form of transport on account of its being9
environmentally friendly.
6 Traffic congestion characterizes many towns in Zambia especially during peak hours. This
adversely affects the smooth flow of vehicles, Road traffic accidents have become
prevalent as a result of this. Bicycle riding is an immediate solution to this state of affairs.
When more people take up cycling, the shortage of parking space in Central Business
Districts (CBD) of most towns will be resolved. Most CBD areas lack parking space. The
space that one vehicle, like a Toyota Vx, takes up when parked can accommodate
nineteen bicycles.
8 Nobody can dispute that the social distancing that bicycles promote greatly reduces the
transmission of the Coronavirus. It is essential that a cycling federation is formed to
enlighten the masses about the benefits of bicycle riding. It is obviously vital to opt for
cycling in that it can help motorists to save money which is spent on fuel and
maintenance of cars.
(Adapted from 'Sunday Mail', June 6, 2021)
Question:
In not more than 140 words, sum up the benefits of cycling. The summary has been started for you.
Cycling is beneficial because. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

ANSWERS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 – 2015

QUESTION 1 SUMMARY [20 MARKS]
MAIN POINTS ( – 1 mark each point)
A cell phone is important today in many ways. It……………is a perfect way to stay connected with others
and provide the user with a sense of security. In an emergency you can get help quickly and could save
lives. It can be used for internet access, and sending and receiving photos and files. Some phones can be
used in most locations around the world. They can be found if lost and allow the user to be located in
case of emergency. You can send data to the office or home. You can check for important email, use it
as a Personal Assistant or calendar, and store photos which can be transferred to the personal computer
or laptop. The competition in the wireless service provider industry has made cell phones affordable and
easy to use. It has become a status symbol.
QUESTION 2 COMPREHENSION [20 MARKS]

1. C 6. C
2. B 7. C
3. A 8. D
4. C 5. B
9. (ii) Barons (viii) Halt
(iii) Devout (ix) Adage
(v) Exasperate (x) Custodian
(vii) Dumbfounded (xi) Kerfuffle
QUESTION 3 STRUCTURE [20 MARKS]
Section 1 Lexis [10 marks] [½ Mark Each]
1. twinkle 8. dusk 15. basket
2. bleating 9. stitch 16. curiosity
3. seldom 10 running 17. nonsense
4. screeching 11. emphasised 18. stealthily
5. fiddle 12. wailed 19. patiently
6. slithering 13. treated 20. Nail
7. rumbled 14. from
Section 2 Rewrites [10 marks] [1 Mark Each]

1. B: Misozi asked Ben if he would take her out for dinner the following day/the coming day.
2. B: Despite being hungry, Chola did not eat at the wedding.
3. B: If Peter had ridden the bicycle carefully, how wouldn’t have fallen and broken his leg.
4. B: All the boys in my class did not play soccer.

5. B: Scarcely did Mwape get home/had Mwape got home when he started feeling sick.
6. B: The suggestion that women could not make good presidents upset her.
7. B: The old woman’s chitenge was too old to be mended.
8. B: Coming…out of the house, Mary was dragged into a car by a strange man and drove off.
9. B: Take that bucket away, will you?
10. B: The school debate club, as well as five other teams, is contesting in the inter-
schools competition.

Section 1 Lexis [½ Mark Each]

1. grew 11. accomplished
2. forefathers 12. defeat
3 miserly 13. genuine
4. sufficient 14. strong
5. trait 15. cleverness
6. scolded 16. died
7. regarded 17. increased quickly
8. overturned 18. predicted
9. dealt with 19. escalated
10. established 20. a little
Section 2 Rewrites [1 Mark Each]

1B: The teacher, in collaboration with… her learners, is working hard towards the
attainment of good results.
2B: This woman … is surprisingly patient.
3B: She was … reported to have died of cerebral malaria.
4B: Not until … next Thursday will you manage to find him.
5B: The goalkeeper said that … he was not responsible for that loss in any way.

6B: Unless … you remain focused, you will not emerge victorious.
7B: It is high time … we met and discussed this issue.
8B: It takes … courage and determination to succeed in life.
9B: No sooner had … Andy won the race than he fainted.
10B: In spite of…being very tall, Betty is not good at long jump.
10B: In spite of… the fact that Betty is very tall, she is not good at long jump.
1. D 8. C
2. A 9. C
3. A 10. (i) Ideagraphic
4. B (ii) Phonetic language
5. C
6. A
7. D
QUESTION 3 SUMMMARY 20 MARKS
In order to curb childhood obesity, parents should……Serve their children with more
fruit and vegetables and limit soft drinks, sweetened beverages and high-fat sugary
snacks but give them mainly water or low fat milk and baked, boiled or steamed
foods. Children should be given smaller food portions and not be given food as a
reward or „bribe‟. They should not be allowed to skip breakfast or be permitted to
eat while watching television or using the computer. Parents should limit the time
children spend watching television or using the computer and playing video games.
Parents should assign active chores to their children and encourage physical activity
in form of riding bikes, playing ball games and jumping rope. Parents should
promote active family outings through visiting the zoo, swimming or playing in the
park.


Section 1 Lexis [10 marks] [½ Mark Each]

1. turned up 11. word for word
2. synthetic 12. support
3. erratic 13. provisional
4. frank 14. shallow
5. wealthy 15. Failed
6. contaminated 16. corpse
7. variety 17. puts out
8. appropriate 18. worsened
9. came across 19. healer
10. visited 20. Serious
Section 2 Rewrites [1 Mark Each]

1. B At the far end, the pool is not so deep as here. OR
B At the far end, the pool is shallower than here. OR
B At the far end, the pool is not as deep as it is here.
2. B Mr. Banda commanded Mumba to give that receipt to his/her teacher the
following day/the next day/the coming day.
3. B Not until you are sixteen will you qualify to enter college. OR
B Not until you turn sixteen will you qualify to enter college.
4. B In spite of the heavy storm, the little girl walked to school. OR

B In spite of the storm being heavy, the little girl walked to school. OR
B In spite of the fact that the storm was heavy, the little girl walked to school.
5. B However much you can scream, she will not hear you.
6. B So good was the book that it was published right away.
7. B Scarcely had Mary left the room when the baby started crying. OR
B Scarcely did Mary leave the room when the baby started crying.
8. B The goods were stolen because the building lacked security.

9. B Picking mushrooms in the bush, Monde was bitten by a snake.
10. B Cassava was being roasted and given to their parents by the children. OR
B Cassava was being roasted by the children and given to their parents.

1. A 6. A 10. (a) Exposed
2. D 7. C (b) Damage
3. C 8. D (c) Increased
4. B 9. A (d) Released
5. C

MAIN POINTS ( – 1 mark each point)
An ideal police officer should……..be competent. He/she provides unproblematic service to the
complainant. Must be punctual when responding to calls for assistance from members of the public.
Must be educated and well-trained. Must be friendly, approachable and patient with people. Must
be respectful of civilians and should not use gratuitous violence. Must be exemplary in his or her
actions. Should be objective, committed and passionate about his or her work. Must be physically fit,
honest and trustworthy. Must apply the law that he or she was trained to do. Must be flexible and
radiate a humane face when dealing with both witnesses and suspects.
SECTION 1 [20 MARKS]
1. rain 6. cites 11. bald 16. foul

2. excellency 7. sole 12. hose 17. dairy
3. raw 8. war 13. flight 18. heels
4. prey 9. bat 14. coarse 19. immigrants
5. boarders 10. laid 15. latter 20. Assured
SECTION 2 TRANSFORMATIONS [10 MARKS]

1. They would have taken action if they had known the situation was serious.
2. You ought to be punctual for lessons, oughtn’t you?
3. She is such a lazy student that she cannot catch up.
4. That vote counting will be concluded this morning is very likely.
5. The commander flew the plane to the nearest airport.

6. Only in Gwembe and Namwala can we get sorghum.

7. The truck, as well as the trailers, is at the garage.
8. It was out of my carelessness that I lost my handbag.
9. Jennipher said that she had to write that exercise that day.
10. Finding the exercise difficult, Mwape was assisted by the teacher.

1. C 6. C 10. (a) Embrace
2. B 7. D (b) Propel
3. D 8. A (c) Commensurate
4. D 9. A (d) Tendency
5. A

Abuse of alcohol and drugs………………..
1. Affects both the physical

2. And mental health of a teenager
3. The abuse may lead to various other complication
4. May bring problems at school which include excessive tiredness
5. Low performance
6. Suspension from school
7. Problem with the law of curfew
8. And being a public nuisance
9. It negatively affect the memory of a student
10. As well as decrease one’s ability to pay attention
11. Students suffer from various social problems
12. They have difficulty relating to their peers
13. And show anti-social behavior
14. Teens become rebellious
15. Teenagers who abuse drugs steal
16. And get into physical fights
17. Students indulge in risky sexual behavior
18. Young people are less likely to use protection during sex
19. And have sex with a stranger
20. Which can increase chances of sexually transmitted diseases and teenage pregnancy


Section 1: Cloze Analysis: [10 marks]
1 to 11 through/dung / by
2 in 12 Whom
3 for 13 an
4 or 14 ones/people
5 be / present/pose 15 Out
6 for 16 order
7 That 17 voice
8 than 18 among /by / for / of
9 be 19 because /when/if /as/since
10 been 20 being
1 B People are uplifted out of poverty by education.

2 B Containing a lot of irrelevant information, the magazine must
be edited by the Secretary.
Containing a lot of irrelevant information, the secretary must edit the
Magazine. X (Wrong)
3 B A boy child, as well as a girl child, is a future leader.
A boy child, as well as a girl child, are future leaders. X (Wrong)
4 B Blood comprises red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma.
Blood comprises of red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma. X
(Wrong)
5 B Little do criminals realise that breaking the law retards
development.
6 B Unless people play a variety of sports, they will not/won’t be
healthy.
Omission of a comma, award a ½ mark.
7 B Most people marry with a view to having a family.

Most people marry with a view of having a family. X (Wrong)
8 B We enjoyed visiting many places of interest and buying
(some) souvenirs.
9 B There is an adage that states that “Health is wealth”, isn’t
there?
Omission of a comma or a question mark, award a ½ mark, but if both
are missing, mark the sentence wrong.
10 B The police officer said that human rights are not absolute.
The police officer said that human rights were not absolute.

QUESTION 2: COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)

1 C 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 A
6 C 7 C 8 B 9 D
10 (a) Hankering
(b) Gluttony
(c) Congenital
(d) Obesity
QUESTION 3: SUMMARY [20 MARKS]

are subjected to violence / and human traffickers / who offer false promises of
employment and assistance / They face sexual harassment/Sexual abuse / and
discrimination based on gender and ethnicity / they are vastly over-represented in
low-paying, labour-intensive factories / where their rights are violated / they end up
in squalid slums without amenities /forcing them into detestable activities. /
Precariousness and withholding of earnings are common threats. / The non-
recognition of their qualifications, rigorous certification programmes / and
employment limitations on their residence permits, / confine them to low-skilled
occupations, resulting in loss of professional skills / To address their plight,
workshops are being conducted by numerous cures / to help them to become
autonomous and self-confident, / enabling them to participate more in city life. /
Non-governmental organisations are consistently offering mentoring programmes /
Faith-based organisations are capacitating them / to determine when to migrate
and what course of action to take upon arrival / They are being offered catering and
general agriculture courses.

1 stung 11 parked
2 in 12 aching
3 quiet 13 having
4 troop 14 pack
5 less 15 await
6 has 16 reams
7 bleated 17 any
8 lain 18 honour
9 piglet 19 root
10 sold 20 out


1 B Under no circumstances are learners allowed out of bounds.
(if a comma is put between circumstances and are, award a half mark)
2 B Unless you train harder, you will not win the fight.
Or: Unless you train harder, you won’t win the fight
Or: Unless you train harder, you will lose the fight.
(if the comma is missing, award half mark.)
3 B lovely though those cloudy are, they signal the coming of bad
weather.
OR Lovely as those clouds are, they signal the coming of bad weather.
DO NOT ACCEPT
Lovely though those clouds are, but they signal the coming of bad
weather.
4 B As they were driving through town, they decided to pay us a
visit.
(if the comma is missing, award a half mark)
Do not accept:
As hey were driving through town, so they decided to pay us a visit.
5 B We neither requested the gift nor did we expect it.
6 B No sooner do we finish packing than we will leave.
(if a comma is used between packing and than, award a half mark)
7 B The Headteacher, as well as all the prefects, is attending a
meeting.
(if the second comma is missing, award a half mark)
The use of “are” in place of “is” is wrong.
8 B Running several medical tests on the patient, the doctor saw
cancer cells in the specimen.
(if a comma is missing, award a half mark.)
Do not accept:
Running several medical tests on the patient, cancer cells were seen in
the specimen.
9 B Sichikali prefers planting beans to harvesting rice.
10 B So fluently did Mr Mwansa speak that all the participants
understood his presentation.


1 B
2 D
3 A
4 D
5 C
6 C
7 D
8 C
9 I got an award in the category of the best performing student in Special

Education.
10 (i) consistently
(ii) thorough
(iii) vividly
(iv) distinguished

Women are more likely to suffer from eye diseases because
1 their day-to-day activities subject them to greater risk.
2 and prevent them from seeking care
3 when they need it.
4 In some societies, women rely on their male relatives
5 to pay for their optical care
6 and this can cause delay in accessing treatment.
7 Older women, mostly, have low levels of literacy
8 which means it may take them longer to realise they have a problem with
their vision.
9 most women in rural areas have limited financial decision-making authority
10 in their homes.
11 This precludes them from going to hospitals
12 to seek attention.
13 Some women resort to traditional medicine
14 and religious healing
15 before seeking profession medical help,
16 thus delaying care
17 and worsening their condition.
18 Women usually shun health centres a me
19 after diagnosis
20 but instead wait for an eye specialist to visit their area.

ANSWERS FOR ENGLISH PAPER 2 – 2021 INTERNAL

1 desert 11 feint
2 hose 12 stake
3 heir 13 march
4 advice 14 lead
5 elusive 15 assent
6 jab 16 defuse
7 breath 17 peak
8 elicit 18 raw
9 eminent 19 ark
10 fair 20 myth
[Total: ½ x 20 = 10 marks]

1 B Not until the director intervened was the old lady attended to.
(If a comma is Used between intervened and was, award a half mark)
2 B Besides being an actress, Clara was a soccer player.

Or: Besides Clara being an actress, she was a soccer player.
Do not accept as well, too and also.
3 B I wish I had sought the doctor's advice.

(Do not accept: I wish sought the doctor's advice)
4 B I would rather you stopped dodging lessons.
5 B As long as you give her the money, she will buy the books.
If a comma is omitted, award a half mark
6 B You should avoid using bad language.

Do not accept: You Should avoid to use bad language.
7 B The harder Charity worked, the more money she made.
If a comma is omitted, award a half mark
8 B Setting the table, Kitesa accidentally broke the glasses.

(If a comma is omitted, award a half mark.)

9 B He didn’t perform well despite studying hard.

Or: He didn’t perform well despite the fact that he studied hard.
Or: He didn’t perform well despite his studying hard.
10 B Chilinda, with seven other students, was expelled from the university last year
If a comma is omitted after students, award a half mark

1 B 6 D
2 A 7 A
3 B 8 C
4 D 9 D
5 C 10 (i) Incentive
(ii) fittingly
(iii) strains
(iv) endangered

In order to help out flood victims and deal with the floods, there is need
1 for more collaborative efforts
2 by global
3 and local partners
4 to ease immediate challenges
5 through relief food distribution
6 and social cash transfer.
7 Emergency aid in form of tents for shelters,
8 blankets
9 and medicine is essential,
10 Prevention of an outbreak of waterborne diseases
11 using water treatment chemicals is necessary,
12 The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit should be given more financial support
13 to continue responding quickly to distress calls.
14 Early warning systems that enable people in flood-prone areas to vacate should be instituted,
15 Building houses that can withstand flooding is prudent
16 so that relocated families can return without needing to start rebuilding.
17 When drainages get logged, they should be unblocked forthwith
18 to allow free movement of water.
19 Climate-resilient roads should De constructed.
20 Communities living in places which are flooded every rain season should permanently be
relocated to safer places.

ANSWERS FOR ENGLISH PAPER 2 – 2022 INTERNAL

Section 1: Cloze Passage [10 marks]
1 over 6 to 11 starts/begins 16 the
2 of 7 is 12 taken 17 people/those
3 as 8 from 13 with 18 been
4 used 9 by 14 oil 19 treatment
5 also 10 plant 15 for 20 main/major

1 B None of the learners in my class failed the examination.
2 B In spite of being a devout Christian, my uncle does not often help the poor. OR
In spite of my uncle being a devout Christian, he does not often help the poor
(Omission of comma, award ½ mark)
3 B The Human Resource Officer told the workers that he/she was there to address
their concerns.
4 B To the excitement of the spectators, they saw him in the team. OR

To the spectators’ excitement, they saw him in the team.
(Omission of comma, award ½ mark)
NB: Do not accept spectator’s in place of spectators’
5 B Flying over the Kafue National Park, the scouts saw a lot of beautiful birds.
6 B That you have lost the contest is very unfortunate.
7 B The police officer let the detainees escape.

NB: Do not allow: The police officer let the detainees to escape.
8 B Little do they realise that laziness does not pay.
9 B If I had remembered to hand in my exercise book, I would not have been punished
by Mr Tembo. Or:
If I had remembered to hand in my exercise book, Mr Tembo would not have
punished me.
10 B The closer I got to the assembly hall, the happier I became.


1 C 6 C 10 (i) realm
2 B 7 B (ii) replicate
3 A 8 B (iii) compost
4 C 9 D (iv) palatability
5 A
Award one mark for each of the following points.

1 It works out every muscle in the body,
2 lowers blood pressure
3 and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
4 It causes the body to produce endorphins,
5 thereby, helping to reduce stress,
6 It burns out (body)fat,
7 so it enhances the body's metabolic rate
8 and consequently curbs obesity
9 Cycling for thirty minutes or more leads to a forty percent lower risk of developing diabetes,
10 reduces the risk of suffering from colon and breast cancer,
11 helps people to keep physically fit,
12 and can significantly reduce air pollution.
13 It is an immediate solution to traffic congestion
14 and prevalence of road traffic accidents.
15 It will resolve the shortage of parking space in central business districts of most towns.
16 The social distancing that bicycles promote
17 greatly reduces the spread of the coronavirus.
18 Cycling can help motorists to save money
19 spent on fuel
20 and maintenance of cars.


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