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2024/25(2017 EC) ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SECOND ROUND MODEL EXAM FOR GRADE 12

STUDENTS

NUMBER OF ITEMS: 100 TIMES ALLOWED:-2:00 hr.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS:

THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS ENGLISH-LANGUAGE EXAMINATION. WRITE NECESSARY

PERSONAL INFORMATION NEEDED AS INDICATED IN THE ANSWER SHEET. THE
EXAMINATION CONTAINS 100 ITEMS. ATTEMPT ALL THE ITEMS. FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ANSWER SHEET AND THE EXAMINATION PAPER EXACTLY. USE
ONLY PENCIL TO MARK YOUR ANSWERS.

THERE IS ONLY ONE BEST ANSWER FOR EACH ITEM. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FROM
THE SUGGESTED OPTIONS AND BLACKEN THE LETTER OF YOUR CHOICE ON THE
ANSWER SHEET. YOUR ANSWER MARK SHOULD BE HEAVY AND DARK, COVERING THE
ANSWER SPACE COMPLETELY. PLEASE ERASE ALL UNNECESSARY PENCIL/PEN MARKS
COMPLETELY FROM YOUR ANSWER SHEET. YOUR TEACHER MAY REJECT ALL ANSWER
SHEETS WITH UNNECESSARY PENCIL/PEN MARKS.

YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO WORK FOR 2:00 HOURS. IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS
CALLED, YOU MAY GO BACK AND REVIEW. WHEN TIME IS CALLED, YOU MUST
IMMEDIATELYSTOP WORKING, LAY YOUR PENCIL DOWN, AND WAIT FOR FURTHER
INSTRUCTIONS.

ANY FORM OF CHEATING OR AN ATTEMPT TO CHEAT IN THE EXAMINATION HALL WILL

RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL FROM THE EXAMINATION HALL AND
CANCELLATION OF YOUR SCORE (S).

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 Questions 1 - 5 contain words which are not in their proper order.
Choose the letter with the correct order of the given words.
1. writing the best and simple is clear.
A. Clear writing and the best is simple.C. Writing best is the simple clear.
B. The best writing is simple and clear.D. The writing is clear simple and best.

2. aggressive have getting tell you they are more don’t I to that
A. I don’t have to tell you that more aggressive they are getting.
B. They are getting more aggressive I don’t have to tell you that
C. They are more aggressive getting that I don’t have to tell you.
D.I don’t’ have to tell you that they are getting more aggressive.
3. you next do in who class to sit?
A. Who do you sit next to in class? C. To who next do you sit in class?
B. Next to who do you sit in class? D.Who next to do you sit in class?
4. is on the they by standing window chair
A. She is by standing the chair on the window.
B. She is one the window standing by the chair
C. She is standing on the chair by the window.
D.By standing the chair she is on the window.
5. tools a carpenter is the man carrying the all
A. The man carrying all the tools is a carpenter.
B. A carpenter is the man carrying all the tools.
C. All the man carrying the tools is a carpenter.
D.A carpenter man is carrying all the tools.
Questions 6 – 10 contain jumbled sentences. Choose the letter with the
correct order of the given sentences to make a coherent paragraph.
6. A. All these effects are very bad.
B. It cause lung cancer.
C. Smoking is a very dangerous habit.
D. It also cause throat infection.
E. It is, therefore, good to avoid smoking altogether.
A. c a b e d B. b a c d e C. c b d a e D. b d a c e

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 7. A. But unfortunately it got so furious.
B. Unalike we thought, it was a wild cat.
C. I was plying hide and seek with my friends.
D. We were happy thinking we could take it home.
E. Then my cousin and I discovered an abandoned cat
A. e a b d c B. e d a b c C. c e d a b D. c e a b d
8. A. Further, there aren’t as such any places for recreation.
B. This means you will have to endure physical hardship.
C. Primarily, it is often not easy to find a job that suits you.
D. Living in the countryside has a number of disadvantages.
E. You also have to walk to get somewhere, even long distances.
A. d b e c a B. a d e b c C. d c a e b D. a d b c e
9. A. It saves time and reduces potential expenses.
B. It also makes the communication easy and every quick.
C. Effective communication is vital to any business anywhere in the world.
D.For instance mobile phones help to reduce travel and associated expense.
E. Information technology provides the tools for such communication
A. a c b e d B. c e a b d C. c a b d e D. d e a b c
10. A. This may not be practical as it is at the expensive end.
B. Segregation of waste should also be seriously considered.
C. Cities must look at their waste economy and invest in use.
D. This helps to clean up relatively less toxic wastes to irrigate fields.
E. For instance, Singapore uses membrane technology to clean up waste water.
A. c a b e d B. c b e d a C. c d e b a D. c e a b d
Read the following passage carefully and answer questions 11 – 18 based
on the information.

Success is a very powerful word. Many of us run behind it; most of us want to
conquer it. It is perhaps the most desired feeling that all of us want to experience
in the pursuit of our goals and also in our day to day life. So, what is success is all
about? Does it mean acquiring money or fame? The Oxford dictionary defines it as,
“The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” This is the definition of success in
theory, but in reality it differs according to people’s interests and goals. It is very
important for every individual to define their own concept of success rather than

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 following other’s footsteps. We must realize what makes us happy, what gives us
contentment and what motivates us?

None can deny that the whole world blindly respects and trusts wealthy people.
Money is the prime dynamic force that drives this world. Academic success is a
prime concern for all, especially, in the initial part of their life, especially, in school
days. For those who continue pursuing education, academic success is the epitome
of everything. It is also mostly observed that success in personal life becomes a
tough task for those who have all the riches. Here is where the common people
feel successful to have a happy personal life.

However, success is much more than riches, power or fame. Success is simply the
feeling of satisfaction and happiness one gets from leading a particular way of life
or carrying out a particular activity. True success means understanding our dreams
and working joyfully to make those dreams come true. The idea is that if you are
leading a way of life that you want, and one that makes you happy, then you are
already successful. Your success does not rely on winning a trophy or making
tones of money.

This version of the definition of success is unique because, unlike the more
traditional definitions, it sees success as a way of life – a journey –rather a
destination or a prize. While most view success as an accomplishment of a goal, a
truer definition would consider it as a way of living. While traditionally an athlete
would be considered successful for winning an Olympic medal, in actuality, an
athlete should be considered successful for being a professional athlete that
completes in the Olympics. Similarly, a businessman should be appreciated as a
success of running a profitable and stable business rather than considering only
the amount of money he made out a deal.

Viewing success as a one-off, and not as an ongoing effort, has its advantages
and dangers. It can be useful because it could make our pursuits easier. Let’s
consider our businessman from before as an example. If his goal is to set up a
company that produces watches and make a 10 million dollar profit in five years’
time, his goals are very specific, clear, and thus become easier to accomplish. He
knows what he wants; he knows what he must do; and he has clear picture of

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 where he wants to be. On the other hand, he only has short-term goals. He has no
idea what he wants to do with his 10 million dollars, and where he wants to go
from there. This means that, even if he is ‘successful’ he would have to make new
plans for what to do and what to aim for going forward.

A truly successful businessman, however, would not set and invest himself
completely into the accomplishment of a short-term plan. He makes long-term and
life-long plans. He sets himself on the tasks of building a way of life for himself.
This means that he has become successful on the first day of his venture. If he
plans on building a world-class watch making company, he can be considered as
successful the day he began his life long journey of realizing this dream. All the ups
and downs and making this dream a reality is part of the journey, and it is not
constricted by a short-term goals that may break his efforts or obscure his
happiness. The businessman who planned for the short-term would be a failure if
he were unable to earn that 10 million profit he aimed for whereas the second one
would still be a successful businessman even after failing to meet profit margin so
long as he continues to push on realizing his dream of becoming a world class
watch maker.

Many great people have suggested various ways to achieve success. But the real
secret ingredient to nail success is to believe that we are already successful. With
this strong affirmative thought, success can be easily achieved if we follow our
passion because that is where our heart and soul is. When we follow our passion,
there is no need for us to put any extra effort to build confidence, to face any
challenging situations and most importantly if we discipline ourselves.

11. As used in paragraph 7, nail means _____________________.

A. frame B. realize C. screw up D. sabotage

12. What is the purpose of the second paragraph?

A. to demonstrate how different our understanding on success is

B. to provide examples on how powerful and desirable success is.

C. to illustrate how wrong people are about the nature of success.

D. to introduce the different types of success we can have in life.

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 13. A businessman should be considered a failure if __________________________.
A. he accomplished a long-term plan.
B. he realized what he set out in a short term plan.
C. he didn’t manage to meet a goal in a short-term plan.
D. he failed to push on after failing to fulfill a short-term plan.
14. … one-off, as used in paragraph 5, means ________________________.
A. easy way B. a one-time thing C. the only solution D. long lasting
15. The expression “many of us run behind it” (paragraph 1) means
_________.
A. We fail to achieve it. C. we pursue it all the time
B. we are afraid of it D. we chase it but never catch it
16. Which one of the following does the writer accept as a definition of success?
A. Success is a sense of satisfaction or feeling of happiness.
B. Success is an achievement symbolized by some sort of prize.
C. Success is not a path we take somewhere, but the destination.
D. Success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose we set for ourselves.
17. The example of the businessman who failed to acquire the $10 million he
planned for is used to demonstrate ________________________.
A. the shortcoming of not planning well for the future.
B. the dangers of having short-term plans for success.
C. the benefits of a clear, simple and short-term plan.
D. the shortcomings of having a long-term plan in life.
18. Which paragraph discusses ways of gaining success?
A. Paragraph 7 B. Paragraph 5 C. Paragraph 1 D. Paragraph 2
Choose the best option to complete each sentence grammatically and
meaningfully.
19. He never watches TV ________________ Sunday.
A. at B. in C. on D. with
20. She was ________ Paris last month.
A. to B. at C. in D. from
21. I was hoping to find some money in your bag, but I did not get_______.
A. many B. any C. a few D. some
22. There are many occasions when seat-belts save life, yet only_______ drivers
often wear them.

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 A. little B. a lot of C. a little D. few
23. My bag, ________ I had left at the gate, had disappeared.
A. which B. whom C. that D. who
24. The exam was so difficult. I wish it_______ easy.
A. will be B. has been C. were D. had been
25. The police aren’t sure how the incident happened. They say it _______ an
accident.
A. might not have been B. couldn’t have been C. might be D. could be
26. I’m going to take my umbrella________ it rains.
A. if B. incase C. when D. while
27. Her boss wouldn’t let her _________ out early.
A. to go B. going C. go D.
gone
28. When we heard the good news, we were ________________.
A. delight B. delighting C. delighted D. delights
29. He _______ to take part.
A. advised not them C. offered them not
B. invited them not D. ordered them not
30. If you borrow something from someone, make sure you give ________.
A. them back to it B. it back to them C. back it to them D. it to back
them
31. You can take books out of the library ____ you bring them back.
A. provided B. unless C. because D. so
32. It is ____ an expensive hotel that only the rich can afford it.
A. ________ B. very C. so D. such
33. The restaurant was ___________ crowded that we couldn’t get a table.
A. ________ B. such C. so D. very
34. He has ____ large feet that he can’t get shoes to fit him.
A. so B. too C. very D. such
35. He gave me ____ good advice that I was able to save thousands of pounds.
A. ________ B. very C. so D. such
36. __________ it is getting late; I suggest we break off now.
A. As though B. So C. As D. When

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 37. We will have a picnic on Saturday __________ it rains.
A. if B. as if C. when D. unless

38. He meets _________ people that he can’t remember all their names.
A. so many B. a few C. very many D. too many
39. __________ he does his work, I don’t mind what time he arrives at the office.
A. As long as B. As C. Unless D. So
40. ____________ the weather was fine, I opened all the windows.
A. As B. Because of C. Due to D. In case
41. I’ll leave him a note ____ he’ll know where we are.
A. so that B. that C. in order that D. for
42. ___________ he worked all day, he couldn’t finish the job on time.
A. Even B. If only C. Despite D. Although
43. ____________, the music company cancelled the record contract.
A. The band having broken up C. They have broken up the band

B. The band has broken up D. The band broke up

44. He ate all the meat ____________.
A. giving him B. given to him C. gave to him D. had given to him
45. ___________ difficult the exam was, I managed to score a good result.
A. In spite of B. However C. Although D. Unless
46. I wish you _________________ to me like that last night!
A. were speaking B. didn't speak C. hadn't spoken D. shouldn’t have spoken
47. It's high time we all ___________ home now.
A. have gone B. had gone C. go D. went
48. He can play the piano so well. I wish I _________ it well, too.
A. can play B. played C. could play D. could have played
49. If I were you, I ________ a new car instead of struggling with this old one.
A. have bought B. was buying C. had bought D. would buy
50. His application letter was filled ___________ spelling mistakes.
A. In B. with C. for D. by
51. There is an explanation of this process _______ Chapter 14.
A. at B. on C. in D. of

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 52. The objective _________ a proper diet is to achieve and maintain a desirable
body composition and a large capacity __________ physical and mental work.
A. through / through B. on / within C. at / across D. of / for
53. From the mid-fifteenth century ________, Lisbon began to emerge as
significant market ____ slavery.
A. up / in B. out / round C. on / of D. over / at
54. The whole area is famous __________ its beautiful sandy beaches.
A. on B. for C. from D. of
55. We were very apprehensive when we went into the headmistress's office, but
she was very good ___ us.
A. to B. at C. about D. with
56. We are certainly superior ________ the other teams.
A. from B. to C. on D. of
57. To be eligible ________ this job an applicant must have his own car and have
a valid driving license.
A. from B. for C. on D. at
58. There is a growing awareness _____ the link _____ emotions and backaches.
A. in / among B. for / in C. of / between D. of / from
59. Who takes care _____ the office when the manager is away _____ business?
A. in / for B. of / on C. at / for D. of / in
60. If you borrow something from someone, make sure you give ________.
A. them back to it B. it back to them C. back it to them D. it to back
them
61. ______ they had been waiting in line all night, I was sure they would get
tickets.
A. As though B. Because of C. Since D. Until
62. The ________ you prepared yourself for the exam, the _______ mark you get.
A. earlier/best B. earlier/good C. early/best D. earlier/better
Choose the best options to complete the dialogues appropriately.
63. Student A: How many languages can you speak?
Student B: ______________________________
A. I speak three languages. C No, I can’t speak
many languages.
B. Yes, I can speak three languages. D. I can speak three languages.
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 64. Patient: My headache is persisting. ________________________________
Son: You better get your blood pressure checked.
A. Can I talk to you? C. Is there any good treatment

B. What can I do about it? D. do people complain about this?

65. Students A: would you mind if I use your adding machine?
Students B: ___________________________________
A. No, but it is not working C. why not?
B. Yes, but it is not working D. No, I don’t have any adding machine
66. George: Why didn't you go to the cinema with us, Susan?
Susan: ____________________________
A. Thanks to you, I've got into the theatre. C. I couldn't continue writing.
B. I still believe him in spite of everything. D. I had to stay at home.
67. Khadija: Ken, you live in Riverton, how do you like it?
Ken: ____________________________________
Khadija: Ann and I want to move. Our apartment is too small for us.
A. It's a nice town. C. It's a nice town. Why do you
ask?
B. I don't know. D. Oh, I like it very much.
68. Husband: No dinner ready! I'm going to a restaurant.
Wife: ____________________________________
Husband: Will it be ready then?
Wife: No, it won't. But I'll be ready myself to come with you.
A. Which restaurant? C. Couldn't you wait a few
minutes?
B. I don't mind your cooking. D. Give me some cakes.
69. Your friend: Would you like a cup of tea?
You: _________________________________.
Your friend: Would you like it with milk and sugar?
You: ____________________________________.

A. No, thank you / With lemon C. It's a pity / I have a nice

weekend
B. With pleasure / Not at all D. Yes, please / Little sugar, no milk

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 70. Mother: You can't go out skiing today, Bob. It's warm again and there is no
snow.
Bob: _________________________________________________
Mother: Don't worry. Today is not the last day of the winter. You'll have a chance
to ski.

A. I'm very glad. C. Well, that's a pity. I wanted to go skiing so much.

B. I don't like to ski. D. I was not going to ski today.

71. Almaz: our Spanish teacher arrived late again this morning
Hawa: _____________________________________
A. I am surprised; he is often late C. I am not surprised; he is often on
B. I am not surprised; he is often time.
late D. I am surprised; he is often on time.
For questions 72 – 81, choose the word that completes each sentence
appropriately.
72. The children won’t go to sleep ________ we leave a light on outside their
bedroom.
A. except B. otherwise C. unless D. but
73. I’ll give you my spare keys in case you ___________ home before me.
A. would get B. got C. will get D. get
74. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a ………… of water
A. shortage B. drop C. scarce D. waste
75. I’ve always ______________ you as my best friend.
A. regarded B. thought C. meant D. supposed
76. She came to live here ………. a month ago.
A. quite B. beyond C. already D. almost
77. Don’t make such a _____________! The dentist is only going to look at your
teeth.
A. fuss B. trouble C. worry D. reaction
78. She had changed so much that ……… anyone recognized her.

A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly

79. Mary was disappointed with her new shirt as the color __________ very
quickly.

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 A. bleached B. died C. vanished D. faded
80. National leaders from all over the world are expected to attend the _____
meeting.
A. peak B. summit C. top D. apex
81. If you want a job you have to put a formal _________________ .
A. appeal B. appearance C. applause D.
application
The following short passage contains incomplete sentences. Four options
are given for each blank space. Choose the best one to fill in the blank
space correctly.

Several centuries ago, it was unbelievable that having only one child could have
any advantages. The higher number of children, the bigger opportunities your
family had to survive. 82
________, nowadays families with just one child are most
common. And as a parent, you will ask yourself what are the advantages and
disadvantages of being or having an only child.

83
__________ for parents who have just one child is that they need to spend less
money and time and can survive with just a small two-bedroom house. 84
_________,
an only child doesn’t have to share anything, and they get all their parents’
attention and affection. 85
________ of only children is that having just one child
prevents traditional problems related to the partition of the parents’ last will.

86
__________, there are also well-known disadvantages. 87
_________, only children
tend to become more selfish and have a more difficult personality. 88
_________, if
you have a brother or a sister, you will always have someone to play with or talk to
if you need help or advice. And 89
__________ you are the center of the universe as a
child, when your parents grow old, you will be the only one to look after them.

90
__________, either having or being an only child has numerous advantages and
disadvantages, and if you are thinking of becoming a parent, you will have to think
carefully what you believe is the best for you as a parent, but also for your child.

82. A. However B. Therefore C. Although

D. Then

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 83. A. The only advantage C. On the other hand
B. Therefore D. An important advantage
84. A. But B. Consequently C. On the other hand D.
Furthermore
85. A. Therefore B. Although C. Then D. another point in
favor
86. A. on the other hand B. Therefore C. Although D. Then
87. A. However B. Therefore C. for example D. Then
88. A. in addition B. Therefore C. Although D. Then
89. A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Then
90. A. However B. Therefore C. In conclusion D. Then
Questions 91 – 93 contain two separate sentences are given. Choose with
the letter with the best combination of the two sentences.
91. Lisa plays the piano. Her sister Kelly plays the piano too.
A. Lisa and her sister Kelly plays the piano.
B. Both Lisa and her sister Kelly play the piano.
C. Lisa plays the piano, and Kelly plays the piano.
D.Lisa and Kelly too play the piano.
92. Kazuko took her dog for a walk. They went to the park.
A. Kazuko, going to the park, took her dog for a walk.
B. Kazuko took her dog for a walk to the park.
C. Kazuko took her dog for a walk because they went to the park.
D.Kazuko and her dog went to the park, where she and the dog walked.
93. We knew it might get chilly at the football game. We brought along some
extra blankets.
A. We knew it might get chilly at the football game when we brought along some
extra blankets.
B. Bringing along some extra blankets, we knew it might get chilly at the football
game.
C. We brought along some extra blankets because we knew it might get chilly at
the football game.
D.It got chilly at the football game, and we brought along some extra blankets.
Questions 94 -98 contains pieces of writing. Choose the letter with the
most likely type of paragraph.

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 94. My eight year old son, Joshua, stands out in a crowd of children because of
his distinctive appearance and gentle manner. The first thing I notice when I
look at him is his size.
A. narrative B. argumentative C. descriptive D. expository
95. The one day I spent in Morocco, Africa was an experience of a life time.
When I finally reached Morocco and got off the bus, there were four little girls
standing shoeless in the hot son. After I swallowed by tears…
A. descriptive B. argumentative C. narrative D. expository
96. If you take this one, there is a possibility for you to win a new microscope
that the company has pat on offer. You can also enjoy all benefits that staff of
the art machines in the category could provide.
A. expository B. narrative C. argumentative D.
descriptive
97. The windows at either end of the laundry room were open, but no breeze
washed through to carry off the stale odors of fabric softener, detergent, and
bleach. In the small ponds of soapy water that stained the concrete floor were
stray balls of multicolored lint and fuzz. Along the left wall of the room….
A. descriptive B. narrative C. argumentative D. expository
98. One of the reservations that people have about this one is that is has
radioactive elements in it. Very important is, however if it has these elements
in the amount that could be harmful to the user. Personally, I say this cannot
be……
A. argumentative B. narrative C. descriptive D. expository
For questions 99 & 100, choose the letter with the correct capitalization
and punctuation marks.
99. A. Robert Frost never finished college, but he became a celebrated poet.
B. Robert frost never finished college but, he became a celebrated poet.
C. Robert Frost, never finished college but he became a celebrated poet.
D. Robert frost never finished college but he became a celebrated poet.
100. A. I do not understand him, He is a difficult person.
B. I do not understand Him, he is a difficult persons.
C. I do not understand him; He is a difficult person.
D. I do not understand him; he is a difficult person.

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