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 PAPER 2
Essay

This paper consists of three parts: A, B and C. Answer three questions in all; choosing one question
from Part A and all questions in Part B and C.
Answer all the questions in your answer booklet
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material

PART A
ESSAY WRITING
Answer one question only from this part
Your composition should be about 250 words long.

1. As the school prefect, write a letter to the newly-appointed Headmaster

congratulating him and stating at least three urgent needs of the school.

2. Write an article for publication in a national newspaper, discussing at least three factors responsible for
teenage pregnancy and suggest ways of improving the situation.

3. Narrate a story which illustrates the saying "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush"

PART B
COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.

Cataract is the major cause of blindness, which is also caused by damage to the cornea.
It occurs more often in old age. As one starts growing old, the lens of the eye hardens, loses its
transparency and becomes opaque. It obstructs the light rays from entering the eye.
The onset of cataract blurs the vision. Sometimes, the cataract patient sees multiple images instead of a
simple object image. Because of the gradual development of cataract, the afflicted person loses his/her
vision, and the world becomes dark to him/her.
The development of cataract is a complex process. However, the following factors can be attributed
to its formation. Cataract generally develops in old age but sometimes, children are born with cataract
because of hereditary defect. Eye injuries too, can cause cataracts.
People exposed to sun rays for longer periods develop cataract earlier than others. Researchers opine that
the smoke inhaled while smoking carries substances internally damaging the eyes.
Ultraviolet radiation, invisible to the human eye, is linked to skin cancer. The victim loses vision and the world
becomes dark to him.

(a). What is the major cause of blindness?

(b). Why does the lens of the eye become opaque in old age?
(c). How does cataract affect its victim ultimately?
(d). How does one detect cataract in the early stages?
(e). Give any two factors which are responsible for the formation of cataract.
(f). Which type of cancer is caused by ultraviolet radiation?
(g). When does cataract generally occur?
(h). How is smoking responsible for the development of cataract?
(i). For each of the following words, give another word or a phrase that means the
same and can fit into the passage:
(i) obstructs;
 (ii) gradual;
(iii) afflicted;
(iv) generally;
(v) opine.

PART C
LITERATURE
Answer all the questions in this part.

5. SACKEY J. A. AND DARMINI L (COMP): The Cockcrow

Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on one of the prescribed short stories for your study.
Provide short answer to them.

MERRILL CORNEY: Debbies, Sandy and Pepe

What5(a).
is referre d to as Poor little in the story?
is the setting of the story?thing
What5(b).
5(c). The attitude of the girls to the baby bird is that of............

Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e)
AMA ATAA AIDOO: The dilemma of a ghost.

My spirit Mother ought to have come for me earlier.

 Now, what shall I tell them who are gone?
The daughter of slaves who come from the white man's land
Someone should advise me on how to tell my story.
My children, I am dreading my arrival there.
Where they will ask me news of home.
Shall I tell them or shall I not?

5(d). Who is the speaker?

5(e). What do the following expressions in the extract referred to?
(i). “…..............who are gone?”
(ii). “…...............there?”.

Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) and 5(g)
KAAKYIRE AKOSOMO NYANTAKYI: Tell My Son To Hold Onto
His Gun

“Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be courageous!”

“I will be, Father, I will be” I answered,
and entered the thick forest......
[page 93]

5(f). Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be is an example of the use of

courageous
the use of a literary device term...............
5(g) How did Kwame show that he was courageous at the end of the story?

Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h) and 5(i)
LAWRENCE DARMANI: Scribbler's Dream
 Scribbler,
The dream in your minds fills the shelf.
When upon the shelf you gaze,
5 vacuum stares at you.
There is your quill and parchment,
But heavy are your hands.
Why?
Because disuse numbs the wrist.
5(h) What does “scribbler” refer to?
5(I) What does "The dream in your" refer to?
 PAPER 1
45 minutes
OBJECTIVE TEST

Answer all the questions.

Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find the correct option for each
question and shade in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letter as the option
you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question

Be sure you understand the instructions at the beginning of each section before you try to
answer any of the questions that follow them.

Do not spend too much time on a question. If you find a question difficult, leave it and go on
and try it again later
 PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitable compl each sentences

1. This book is quite similar……….

A. with the ‘Game Warriors’
B. of that film we saw at school
C. to the one I read last week
D. than a story told by our grandmother

2. It would be foolish of them not................genetic advice as their first child was abnormal.
A. to seek
B. having sought
C. to have sought
D. seeking

3. Sir Albert is......................man that we all like him.

A. such kind
B. a such kind
C. such a kind
D. a kind such

4. I don't know the time ……………..

A. when the accident happened.
B. when the accident had happened
C. at which the accident happened
D. the accident happened

5. At the last parliamentary meeting, quarrel.................between the minority members

and the majority members.
A. arise
B. arose
C. rise
D. rose

6. The recalcitrant student was punished to scrub the...............urinal.

A. boys
B. boy's
C. boys'
D. boys's

7. He died...........lung cancer last month, leaving his family in a great shock.

A. from
B. of
C. out of
D. in

8. It's about time you............your homework, Gifty.

A. must do
B. do
C. did
D. will
9. There were only two of us who.............any idea of the answer.
A. had
B. have
C. has
D. would have

10. Emily is leaving..............Ho today.

A. for
B. to
C. by
D. from

11. Give that pen of...............to Makafui.

A. your's
B. their
C. my
D. yours

12. The players of both teams greeted ……………….

A. each other
B. themselves
C. one another
D. their selves

13. The man asked me to choose…...............the fruits.

A. among
B. between
 C. over
D. from

14................Charity and Belinda, who is smarter?

A. From
B. Between
C. Among
D. Amongst

15. Believe is a ………………

A. beautiful, slim girl
B. slim girl beautiful
C. slim, beautiful girl
D. girl, slim, beautiful

SECTION B
Frominthe
nearest alternatives
meaning lettered
to each A to D, choose the one which is
sentences

16. Serwaa wonders why Koomson has suddenly become conceited after his promotion.
A. disrespectful
B. haughty
C. irritating
D. selfish
skilful at using the computer.
17. All the pupils are
A. expert
B. lazy
C. brilliant
D. interested

18. The P.T.A meeting has been postponed.

A. held
B. cancelled
C. delayed
D. announced

19. Our dependable contestants saved us from disgrace.

A. reliable
B. smart
C. celebrated
D. brave

20. We should all learn to restrain our anger.

A. avoid
B. leave
C. delay
D. control

SECTION C

In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives
 lettered A to D the one that best explans the underlined group of words.

21. Emefa's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner.
This means that Emefa
A. is recovering
B. has died
C. has worsened her situation
D. has given up hope for recovery

22. It is unwise for teachers to make off-hand statements to students. This means that teachers
A. should insist on their questions being answered
B. would be wise not to speak to students
C. should be sure of whatever they say
D. should not make any statement to students

23. The boy rather poured oil on the flames with his reply to the teacher's question.
This means his reply made the teacher more
A. confused
B. careful
C. angry
D. interested

24. Afia rose to the occasion when she was called to give the vote of thanks. This means
A. accepted the offer
B. got up promptly to speak
C. trembled all over
D. proved she could do well
25. After serving ten years in prison he returned home under a cloud.
A. in dull weather
B. very depressed
C. looking old
D. in disgrace

SECTION D
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which is nearly opposite to each sentences

26. While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was ......
A. extravagant
B. miserly
C. thoughtful
D. careful

27. Some outspoken social critics live a.......family life

A. reserved
B. happy
C. still
D. boisterous

28. The manager engaged John as a trainee.

A. disqualified
B. exempted
C. dismissed
D. neglected

29. She is hopeful of winning the National Science and Maths quiz.
A. mindful
B. doubtful
C. careful
D. afraid

30. Vegetation is scanty in desert countries.

A. green
B. dry
C. little
D. dense

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