English Language 1 Form Six Examination 2020 2


English words on shelf.

Maelekezo ya Kufanya Mtihani Ili Usahihishwe na Mwalimu:


1. Mtu yeyote na popote alipo anaruhusiwa kufanya mtihani huu.
2. Fanya mtihani huu kwa kutumia aina yoyote ya karatasi.
3. Ukimaliza, piga picha karatasi hizo kisha zitume WhatsApp kwenye namba ya Mwalimu Makoba, 0754 89 53 21.
4. Subiri mtihani wako usahihishwe, Urudishiwe na ufanyiwe masahihisho.
5. Gharama ya mtihani huu ni shilingi 2,000/= (elfu mbili).
Namba za malipo ni: M – Pesa 0754 89 53 21 (Daud Mhuli) na Tigo pesa 0653 25 05 66 (Daud Mhuli).


(This examination was first performed as the joint examination for catholic schools (JECAS))

Time: 3:00 Hours

Section A (40 Marks)Answer all questions form this section

     1.   A. Name the reading strategy employed in each of the following situations.

i.             Reading titles of newspaper reports.
ii.            Reading headings and illustrations given in books.
iii.           Reading passages in order to answer questions by using information from that passage.
iv.          Reading literary materials like novels and trying to assess their relevance.
v.           When we read various materials in order to improve our language skills.

B. Study the way the word nail has been used the following sentences and explain what it means in each sentence.

i. I cut the nail on my left thumb with a knife.
ii. He stepped on nail that stuck out of the floorboard.

C. Why do people code switch and code mix when communicating? (Any three reasons).

2. A. Write down any four characteristics features of stressed syllables in English language words.

B. How does stress in Kiswahili language words differ from that in English language? (Any one).

3. A. change each of the following words to the word class indicated in the brackets beside each word.

i. wide (verb)
ii. Stupid (noun)
iii. Colonialism (adjective)
iv. Power (verb)
v. caution (adverb)

B. Use each of the newly formed word in B above in a correct English language sentence.

4. A. Translate the following sentences into English language.

i. Juma amepiga makofi.
ii. Uwe na siku njema.
iii. Hali ya baridi ya Arusha husababisha watoto kutetemeka.
iv. Samatta ni mchezaji wa mpira wa miguu anaeweza kufunga magori.
v. Wazee wengi wana busara.
vi. Mtoto huyu hucheza mpira wa pete kila siku.

Section B: Language Skills (60 Marks)

5. Examine any eight factors which have led to the decline in status of English language in Tanzania to date.

6. What are the characteristics features of animal and other non-human creatures’ way (means) of communication? (Any four). Explain them.

7. What are the problems which a person with Kiswahili background is likely to face when learning to speak English language? (Any eight)

8. Explain any eight things which have to be considered when preparing a speech.

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