1SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION (20 marks)

Read the following dialogue and then answer the questions that follow.

Doctor Klein: Good morning, Cecilia, how are you feeling today?

Cecilia: 1 do not feel very well. Doctor Klein. I hope that you can treat my illness.

Doctor Klein: I’m sorry that you feel very sick. Tell me some of your symptoms so that I can

give you a proper diagnosis.

Cecilia: I have not felt well since yesterday afternoon. The symptoms began with a headache and

a gradual sore throat. I drank tea with lemon and honey, and I went to bed early. However, I am

extremely exhausted, and I don’t feel any better today.

Doctor Klein: I have seen these symptoms recently in some of my other patients. Ill check your

temperature and examine your throat in order to give you a proper diagnosis.

Cecilia: Thank you, Doctor.

Doctor Klein: Open up and say “Ahhhhhh…”

Cecilia: “Ahhhhhh…”

Doctor Klein: Oh, my! I can already see that your throat is very red, Your temperature of 100

degrees indicates that you are running a mild fever. I am afraid that you might have the flu.

Cecilia: What is the best way to cure my symptoms?

Doctor Klein: You will need plenty of rest, and you should drink fluids frequently in order to

stay hydrated. You’ve also just started to show symptoms, so I can prescribe you a medication

that can reduce fever and shorten the duration of your illness.

Cecilia: Should I stay home from work as well?

Doctor Klein: Yes, you should remain in bed until the fever breaks. You should also wait until

24 hours after the fever has broken before you return to work. You do not want to risk getting

your coworkers sick as well.

Cecilia: I suppose I will just take it easy and relax for a couple of days. Thank

you, doctor, for all of your helpt

Doctor Klein: No problem! Try your best to rest for a couple of days. I hope you will feel better

soon!

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Reading comprehension questions (16 marks)

1) Circle the best alternative from the choices given. (2 marks for each correct answer).

1. a) When did Cecilia begin to feel ill?
2. i) This morning
3. ii) Yesterday afternoon

iii) yesterday morning

1. iv) last night
2. b) Which of the following is not Cecilia’s symptoms?
3. i) Sore throat
4. ii) Headache

ⅲ) Exhaustion

1. iv) Vomiting
2. c) Dr. Klein diagnoses Cecilia with which illness?
3. i) Hay fever

ii)The flu

iii) A head injury

1. iv) The common cold
2. d) How long does Cecilia have to wait until she can return to work?
3. i) 15 minutes after taking her medication
4. ii) 24 hours after the fever breaks

iii) 100 minutes after her medical appointment

1. iv) 72 hours after her initial symptoms began
2. e) Which question does Dr. Klein first ask Cecilia?
3. i) What are your symptoms?
4. ii) How are you feeling today?

iii) Why are you late for your appointment?

1. iv) What medications have you taken?4
2. f) What did Cecilia do before going to bed last night?
3. i) Schedule her appointment with Dr. Klein
4. ii) Make a list of her symptoms

iii) Take a non-prescription medication

1. iv) Drink tea with lemon and honey
2. g) What object would Dr. Klein most likely use to take Cecilia’s temperature?
3. i) a thermometer
4. ii) a cotton swab
5. iv) a thermostat
6. iv) a stethoscope
7. h) Why does Cecilia have to drink plenty of water?
8. i) To stay hydrated
9. ii) To clear her throat

iii) To reduce her fever

1. iv) To prevent vomiting

2) What are the 4 positive things you can do when you are sick?

(4 marks)

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SECTION B: VOCABULARY (25 marks)

3) Give the opposite of each of the following words: (5 marks)

1. a) Proper…………………………………………
2. b) Mild. …………………………………………
3. c) Hydrated ………………………………………
4. d) Reduce…………………………………………
5. e) Began……………………………………………

4) Read carefully the statements below and write YES if the statement is correct or NO

if it is wrong. (5 marks)

1. a) A funny pupil makes his friends laugh…………………………………
2. b) Future plans means activities that we did…………………………………………
3. c) Being confident is an example of personality……………………………
4. d) A hobby is something you do for pleasure………………………………
5. e) When a pupil is shy, she/ he can win easily ……………………………

5) Complete the story below by picking the correct words from the box to fill the

blank spaces. (5 marks)

Travel bus stop hour fare after

One day, 1 decided to (a)………………. . To Butare. I wanted to visit my cousin. I woke up

very early in the morning. After preparing myself, I took breakfast then I took some money for

bus (b)………………. I took my bag and walked to the (c)…………………………. I did not

wait long. A green bus came along (d)…………. twenty minutes. I boarded the bus and sat next

to a window. It took one (e) ………………… to reach Butare.

6) Name the people who are in charge of the following responsibilities.

(5 marks)

1. a) Medical care and treatment at a hospital:

a……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

1. b) Keeping people’s security and arresting thieves and wrong doers:

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

1. c) Protecting a country and keeping its sovereignty:

A………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. d) Welcoming and receiving guests visiting a hotel:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. e) Studying:

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

7) Fill in the table below by writing the word that is almost similar in meaning to the given

one. The first one has been done for you. Here is the list of words:

(5 marks)

Bag visitor wedding trip relatives

go

Column A

Column B

1. a) holiday
2. i)
3. b) marriage
4. ii)
5. c) family

iii)

1. d) depart
2. iv)
3. e) suitcase
4. v)
5. f) tourist
6. vi)

SECTION C: LANGUAGE STRUCTURE (40 marks)

8) Use the correct form of the word given in the brackets to fill the blank spaces. (5 marks)

1. a) What is the…………………. of your classroom block? (long)
2. b) The…………………………… of this road is eight metres. (wide)
3. c) We don’t know the……………………… of lake Muhazi. (deep)
4. d) The……………………………………. of mountain Kalisimbi is not known. (high)
5. e) It is good to be……………………………………………. (faith)9) Rewrite each of the following sentences as instructed in the brackets. (10 marks)
6. a) Our teachers give us holiday work. (Begin: We……………………)

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

…………………………………..

1. b) Mudenge showed us a tourist. Her camera was stolen by a monkey. (Join the sentences

using………….. whose…………………..)

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

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1. c) We did a lot of physical exercises. We wanted to improve on physical fitness. (Join the

sentences using: ………………………………in order……………………………….)

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1. d) There are no Gorillas in the Akagera National Park. (Re-write using

………………..any………………..)

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1. e) I opened the website. I wanted to access my e-mail. (Join the sentences using:

………………so that……)

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1. f) He drowned in the swimming pool. He knew how to swim. (Join the sentences beginning.

Although….)

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7g) It is tiring to climb a steep mountain. (Rewrite beginning.

Climbing……………………………….)

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1. h) I have not seen him ………………………………………………………. last Monday.

(Choose one of the

given words and complete the sentence. (since, for, from)

1. i) This tea is very hot. I cannot drink it. (Join the sentences using……………too…to……….)

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

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1. j) My children prefer milk …………………………… juice. (Choose one of the given words and

complete the sentence. (from, to, on)

10) The sentences below are in a wrong order. Re-arrange them to form a good story. (5

marks)

1. a) Lastly, we get clay that we use for modeling pots.
2. b) Swamps are very important in our communities.
3. e) Apart from water, we also get papyrus from them.
4. d) The most important value of swamps is that they are a source of water.

el This papyrus is used for making mats and carpets.

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811) Choose the best conditional clause to complete each of the following sentences. (4

marks)

1. a) I will have healthy

gums………………………………………………………………………………………………

……..

1. i) if I brush my teeth well.
2. ii) if I eat lots of sweets.

iii) if I smile a lot.

1. b) I will get sunburnt…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. i) if I am wearing a hat.
3. ii) if I stay under the umbrella.

iii) in if I lie in the sun too long.

c)…………………………………………………………, you will feel rested in the morning.

1. i) If you brush your teeth.
2. ii) If you are sick.

iii) If you get enough sleep at night.

1. d) ……………………………………………………………………..you will get holes in your teeth.
2. i) If you brush your teeth.
3. ii) If you eat carrots.

iii) If you only drink sugary drinks.

12) In each of the following sentences, one word is misspelt (written wrongly). Find this

word and write it correctly. (5 marks)

1. a) He did his work very carefuly.

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

…………………………………………………..

1. b) Our house is biger than theirs.

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

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1. c) Poaching is an ilegal activity.

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1. d) He has been writeing a composition since four o’clock.

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

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1. e) He spent all his money at the begining of the term.

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

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13) Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the correct word from those given

in the brackets. (3 marks)

1. a) The Earth turns around the………………………………… (son, sun)
2. b) You should not ……………………… our time, hurry up. (waste, waist)
3. c) The young one of a ………………………… is a fawn (dear, deer)

14) Correct the verb in each of the following sentences if it is necessary. (4 marks)

1. a) She is walking to school every morning.

…………………………………………………………

1. b) I going to school tomorrow.

……………………………………………………………………

1. c) Mr. Kamanzi has a car. True
2. d) He was go home after class yesterday.

…………………………………………………………….

15) Rewrite the sentences giving one word to replace the words in bold. (4 marks)

1. a) He likes to eat carrot, peas and cabbages.

………………………………………………………...

1. b) He has chickens, ducks and fowls.

……………………………………………………………

1. c) After seeing that they are shooting us heavily we run away.

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1. d) He passed away last year

……………………………………………………………………SECTION D: COMPOSITION (15 marks)

16) Choose one of the topics below and write a composition of about 150 words.

1. a) Explain the importance of planting trees in our environment.
2. b) Write a composition explaining how rivers are very important to human beings.
3. c) Suppose that last holidays you visited your grandparents. Write a letter to your friend

explaining how you enjoyed your stay with them.

(NB: Do NOT use your real name)

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11MARKING GUIDES

SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION (20 marks)

Reading comprehension questions (16 marks)

1) Circle the best alternative from the choices given. (2 marks for each correct answer).

Answer:

1. a) ii) Yesterday afternoon
2. b) iv) Vomiting
3. c) ii) The flu
4. d) ii) 24 hours after the fever breaks
5. e) ii) How are you feeling today?
6. f) iv) Drink tea with lemon and honey
7. g) i) a thermometer
8. h) i) To stay hydrated

2) What are the 4 positive things you can do when you are sick? (4 marks)

Answer:

-Resting.

-Sleeping.

-Going to be treated.

-Taking well some medicines.

SECTION B: VOCABULARY (25 marks)

3) Give the opposite of each of the following words: (5 marks)

Answer:

1. a) Proper…………………………………………=>improper
2. b) Mild. …………………………………………=> severe
3. c) Hydrated …………………………………………=>dehydrated
4. d) Reduce…………………………………………=>Increase
5. e) Began……………………………………………=> finish

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4) Read carefully the statements below and write YES if the statement is correct or NO

if it is wrong. (5 marks)

Answer:

1. a) yes
2. b) NO
3. c) yes.
4. d) YES
5. e) No.

5) Complete the story below by picking the correct words from the box to fill the

blank spaces. (5 marks)

Answer:

(a)………………. travel.

(b)……………… fare.

(c)………………. bus stop

(d)………………. after

(e) …………………hour

6) Name the people who are in charge of the following responsibilities. (5 marks)

Answer:

1. a) doctor
2. b) Policeman
3. c) Soldier
4. d) Customer care
5. e) Student14

7) Fill in the table below by writing the word that is almost similar in meaning to the given one.

The first one has been done for you. Here is the list of words: (5 marks)

Answer:

Column A

Column B

1. a) holiday
2. i) Trip
3. b) marriage
4. ii) wedding
5. c) family

iii) relatives

1. d) depart
2. iv) go
3. e) suitcase
4. v) bag
5. f) tourist
6. vi) visitor

SECTION C: LANGUAGE STRUCTURE (40 marks)

8) Use the correct form of the word given in the brackets to fill the blank spaces. (5 marks)

Answer:

1. a) length
2. b) width
3. c) depth
4. d) height
5. e) faither or faithful

9) Rewrite each of the following sentences as instructed in the brackets. (10 marks)

Answer:

1. a) we are given holiday work by our teachers.
2. b) Mudenge showed us a tourist whose camera was stolen by a monkey
3. c) we did a lot of physical exercises in order to improve on physical fitness
4. d) There are any Gorillas in the Akagera National Park
5. e) I opened the website so that I could access by e-mail.
6. f) Although he drowned in the Swimming pool, he knew how to swim
7. g) Climbing a steep mountain tires.15
8. h) Since
9. i) This tea is too hot to drink it.
10. j) to

10) The sentences below are in a wrong order. Re-arrange them to form a good story. (5 marks)

Answer:

Swamps are very important in our communities.

The most important value of swamps is that they are a source of water.

Apart from water, we also get papyrus from them.

This papyrus is used for making mats and carpets.

Lastly, we get clay that we use for modeling pots.

11) Choose the best conditional clause to complete each of the following sentences. (4 marks)

Answer:

1. a) i) if I brush my teeth well.
2. b) iii) in if I lie in the sun too long.
3. c) iii) If you get enough sleep at night.
4. d) iii) If you only drink sugary drinks.

12) In each of the following sentences, one word is misspelt (written wrongly). Find this word

and write it correctly. (5 marks)

Answer:

1. a) Carefuly=> carefully.
2. b) Bigen=>bigger
3. c) ilegal =>illegal.
4. d) writeing=>writing.
5. e) begining=>beginning.

13) Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the correct word from those given in

the brackets. (3 marks)

Answer:

1. a) Sun
2. b) waste
3. c) deer14) Correct the verb in each of the following sentences if it is necessary. (4 marks)

Answer:

1. a)
2. b) I shall go to school tomorrow.
3. c) Kamanzi has a car.
4. d) He had gone home after class yesterday.

15) Rewrite the sentences giving one word to replace the words in bold. (4 marks)

Answer:

1. a) vegetables
2. b) birds.
3. c)
4. d)

SECTION D: COMPOSITION (15 marks)

16) Choose one of the topics below and write a composition of about 150 words.

1. a) IMPORTANCE OF PLANTING TREES IN OUR ENVIRONMENT

Trees are one of the things that makes environment as they are very crucial for our daily

life. Trees and very important for us getting firewood or charcoals, etc

we get some medicines from them, Trees help us to build some Kind of different houses, ….

Thus, trees help us in the formation of rain as it cannot rain without trees.

In addition, trees protect soil erosion, we get also oxygen and fresh air from

them…

As conclusion, I encourage everyone not cutting trees and burning bushes or the world will

become desert.

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