Marking Scheme-Pre-Intermediate Workplace English

Comprehensive National Exam 2019
Module Title: Pre-Intermediate Workplace English
Module code: CCMEN 301
Class: Level 3 (All)
Marks: … /100
Decision: Competent Not yet competent
Instructions: This paper consists of three sections:
Section I: Comprehension and vocabulary
Section II: Grammar
Section III: Composition
Write in complete sentences
Duration: 3hours
SECTION I: COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY
Read the following text and answer the questions asked on it.
THE GOAT, THE LION AND THE SNAKE
One-day Goat was grazing quietly on the edge of the forest when Lion came. “Good morning,
Goat” said Lion.” Why are you all alone?” “I always graze alone,” replied Goat rather sadly.
“Sometimes I feel lonely, but most of the time I am quite content and want for nothing.”
I’ve just had a feast for all the animals and I was surprised that you did not come,” said Lion.
“Why should I come to pay their respects to me because I am the king of the forest. I am the
strongest animal in the forest. All the animals fear me. Don’t you know that?
I am sorry but I didn’t realize that. In fact, I’m very surprised to hear that because I know an
animal who is much more dangerous than you,” replied Goat. “More dangerous than me? You
must be joking! No animal is more dangerous than me. Who is that creature that you talk
about?” asked Lion angrily.
It is true that your teeth are large and your claws are sharp and your roar is loud and your
appearance is imposing, but the creature I am talking about is to be feared more than you. This
creature could easily beat you in a fight,” Goat told Lion.
By now Lion was very angry. He knew that he was the strongest and most feared of animals.
“Who is this creature who is more feared than I?” he asked. “The snake,” replied Goat. Lion
smiled scornfully.
“What, that crawling reptile which feeds on mice and sleeping birds? That soft vine-like creeping
thing that coils itself round branches of trees? Let me show you how foolish you are. Tell this
creature that I will fight it and kill it. I will show you who is the most feared animal in the forest!
What will you give me if I win?” he asked Goat.
“If you survive the fight, I will be your slave and I will do anything you ask. But what will you
give me if I lose?” asked Goat. “Whatever you want please,” replied Lion. “Alright” said Goat,
“I’ll have one hundred branches of bananas, but you must bring them here before the fight
begins.”
Goat went into the forest to find Snake. He was sleeping lazily, coiled round a branch. Goat
explained that Lion wanted to fight with him and told him he would beat Lion if he followed
some simple instructions. “First of all, you must sit in a bush about one meter above the ground,
“he said. “Secondly, when Lion comes, raise your head high and boldly. After that, ask Lion to
come nearer so that you can see him better. Then, when he comes near, bite him in the eyebrows
and finally, wind yourself around his neck. Lion will soon die.”
“What will you do for me in turn for this?” asked Snake. “I will be your servant and friend for all
time,” replied Goat.
I. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
a) Choose the best answer for these questions and write the letter of the answer /10
marks
1. Lion was angry with Goat because:
i. Goat did not come to his feast
ii. Goat lived alone
iii. Goat was grazing on the edge of the forest
iv. Goat did not think Lion was the most dangerous animal in the forest
2. What does the expression “to want for nothing” means?

i. to have nothing
ii. to want to have nothing
iii. have everything you need
iv. to need everything
3. Lion became angry because

i. Another creature could easily beat him
ii. He was very proud
iii. Goat said another animal was more dangerous than him
iv. He believed that he was stronger than any other animal
4. Lion smiled scornfully because he thought

i. Snake was no match for him
ii. Snake was foolish
iii. Snake could only eat small animals
iv. Snake was lazy
5. How would Goat repay Snake if Snake helped him?
i. He would sit in the bush a meter above the ground
ii. He would be his servant and friend forever
iii. He would bite him in the eyebrow
iv. He would follow his instructions
Part two: Vocabulary
1. Choose the appropriate words from the box to fill the gaps in the following
sentences. /10marks
Roar, claws, creature, feast, graze
a. Human beings are very selfish. They rank themselves the most intelligent
creature.
b. We used to organize a big feast at Christmas, unfortunately, we cannot do it
anymore.
c. Mammals are among animals which graze in order to survive.
d. Claws of lions are more powerful than the ones of dogs.
e. To announce its presence, lions roar and other animals get out of the way.
SECTION II: GRAMMAR

2. Make a new sentence from the following questions without changing their
meaning /10marks
a. Where is the post office? Could you tell me where the post office is?
b. What does this word mean? I want to know the meaning of this word.
c. How far is it to the airport? Can you tell me how far it is to get to the airport?
d. Did Lisa get my letter? Do you know if Lisa got my letter?
e. Where did I park my car? I can´t remember where I parked my car.
3. Change the underlined words in the following sentences in plural /5 marks

a. Many African countries depend on agriculture.
b. My neighbor keeps a flock of geese in his compound.
c. All his sheep died during the cold season.
d. The farmer sold five of his oxen to raise money for his church.
e. There were many mice in his house before he bought a cat.
4. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate possessive pronoun. / 4marks
a. This desk belongs to me. It is mine.
b. The dress belongs to Munyana. It is hers.
c. This ball belongs to the children. It is theirs.
d. The tyre belongs to that car. It is its tyre.
5. Put in the correct word. /4marks

a. Two people were seriously injured in the accident.(serious/seriously)
b. There was a sudden change in the weather.(sudden/suddenly)
c. Don’t go up that ladder. It doesn’t look safe. (safe/safely)
d. Joe says he didn’t do well at school because he was badly taught. (bad/badly)
6. Write these sentences in another way, beginning in the way shown/4marks

a. They didn’t give me the money.
I was not given the money.
b. Janet’s colleagues gave her a present when she retired.
Janet was given a present by her colleagues when she retired.
7. Complete the following sentences with “although/in spite of/because/because of”.

/10marks
a. Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
b. In spite of all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
c. Although we’d planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
d. I went home early because I was feeling unwell.
e. I went to work the next day although I was feeling unwell.
f. She only accepted the job because of the salary, which was very high.
g. She accepted the job in spite of the salary, which was rather low.
h. I managed to get to sleep although there was a lot of noise.
i. I couldn’t get to sleep because of the noise.
j. Although he has an important job, he is not well paid.
8. Choose the correct tense. /3 marks

a. If you make him angry, you will be sorry.
b. If the ceiling fell on top of you, you would be killed
c. Do you work on Saturdays?
9. Right now, you are writing an e-mail to your friend, Joshua. The following is part of
it. Choose the right forms of the highlighted verbs to make your message clear. /10
Marks
Hi, Joshua,
It is raining, so I am writing to you. I hate rain! Do you remember my cat? At the
moment, it is lying on the floor. It is really old now, and every day it sleeps for hours.
One good thing, it doesn’t catch birds anymore. It’s too slow. My mum and dad are
watching TV. They like to watch Seburikoko very much. They aren’t laughing very
much. So, maybe this one isn’t funny.
10. Write complete sentences using the correct form of the verbs given in brackets
/10marks
a. The leading performer was given a scholarship. (give)
b. I had already begun to mop the floor when the messenger arrived. (begin)
c. Have you ever eaten dry bread? (eat)
d. She has broken the promise we made last week. (break)
e. I had worn my choir uniform in the morning. (wear)
SECTION III: COMPOSITION
11. Choose one topic from the following and write a good composition of about 200-250
words /20 marks
a. Men and women are equally capable of doing any job.
b. To practice sports is very important for human body.
c. Discuss the reasons why students should do the internship.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Comprehensive National Exam 2019

Module Title: Pre-Intermediate Workplace English

Module code: CCMEN 301

Class: Level 3 (All)

Decision: Competent Not yet competent

Instructions: This paper consists of three sections:

Section I: Comprehension and vocabulary

Section II: Grammar

Section III: Composition

Write in complete sentences

SECTION I: COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY

THE GOAT, THE LION AND THE SNAKE

2. What does the expression “to want for nothing” means?

3. Lion became angry because

4. Lion smiled scornfully because he thought

Part two: Vocabulary

Roar, claws, creature, feast, graze

SECTION II: GRAMMAR

3. Change the underlined words in the following sentences in plural /5 marks

5. Put in the correct word. /4marks

6. Write these sentences in another way, beginning in the way shown/4marks

7. Complete the following sentences with “although/in spite of/because/because of”.

8. Choose the correct tense. /3 marks

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