THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

122/1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours Year: 2021

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A and B with a total of eight (8) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and three (3) questions from section B. Questions five (5) and six (6) are compulsory.
3. Each question in section A carries ten (10) marks and twenty (20) marks in section B.
4. Cellular phones and any unauthorised material are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (40 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. With examples, explain how human language is:

1. arbitrary
2. symbolic
3. systematic
4. primarily vocal
5. a social phenomenon

2. (a) Negate the following words using prefixes and use each new word to construct a meaningful sentence:

1. agree
2. logical
3. willing
4. smoker
5. capable

(b) Write five words with derivational suffixes from the following sentence and explain the grammatical or semantic functions of the suffix in that particular word. The word “negotiation” in the sentence has been done as an example.

Initial negotiations between the government and a Chinese investor to promote cassava farming that will assure farmers with reliable markets have started; it has been revealed.

Example: 

• negotiation -ion changes the verb “negotiate” to the abstract noun “negotiation” meaning “condition or action.”

3. Using each of the following English words, explain how stress can be used to change the meaning and function of a word:

1. convert
2. minute
3. permit
4. present
5. refuse

4. Translate the following text into English Language by using communicative translation.

“Katika nchi nyingi Barani Afrika, wasichana bado hawapati haki ya elimu kwa njia moja au nyingine. Japo katika za nchi za Afrika na mikataba ya kimataifa inatambua umuhimu wa haki za wanawake, bado wengi wao hawapati elimu ya chuo kikuu. Hata hivyo, nao wachache wanaopata elimu ya chuo kikuu hawajaingiliwa kwa uharisi. Hivyo, tunazani nchi za Afrika ziendeleze jitihada za kuondoa pengo la kijinsia katika elimu, ajira na uongozi hadi kufikia uwiano wa hamsini kwa hamsini. Tunaanza kuwa wanawake wakifanikiwa, jamii na Afrika kwa ujumla itanafaa.”Alisema Spika wa Bunge, Mstaafu, Mheshimiwa Anna Makinda.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer three (3) questions from this section. Questions five (5) and six (6) are compulsory.

5. Using appropriate examples, describe eight roles of English Language in Tanzania.

6. Write an argumentative essay in support of the title, “Education is more important than Money”, with the main body having eight points.

7. With relevant examples, elaborate the significance of effective listening to the social, political, cultural, economic, health care and educational development of a developing country like Tanzania.

8. Imagine that you have been invited by the Youth Group in your community to talk about how HIV/AIDS is spread and measures for its prevention. Write a speech that you are going to give. The main body should have eight points.

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

122/2m ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

Time: 3 Hours Year: 2021

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A and B with a total of eight (8) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and three (3) questions from section B. Questions seven (7) and eight (8) are compulsory.
3. Section A carries forty (40) marks and section B carries sixty (60) marks.
4. Cellular phones and any unauthorised materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).

SECTION A (40 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Briefly explain five factors that determine the level of formality of a discourse.

2. Elaborate eight factors to be considered in the appreciation of poems.

3. Use the following advert to elaborate on five techniques used in the language of advertising. Give evidence to support your answer.

4. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow:

There is need
To tame this body,
This ever-demanding horse,
Chain it in rigid discipline,
Giving it what is good for it

How many times has it
Neighed and stamped for green grass
And bending to its demands
Sploched into bog?

Questions:

1. Suggest the title of the poem.
2. What kind of a poem is this? Give evidence for your answer.
3. With examples, briefly explain any two literary devices used in the poem.
4. Suggest three messages reflected in the poem.
5. Briefly explain the relevance of this poem to the real life situation.

SECTION B (60 Marks)

Answer three (3) questions from this section. Questions seven (7) and eight (8) are compulsory.

List of readings in Plays:

• Betrayal in the City -Francis Imbugam
• I Will Marry When I Want -Ngugi wa Thiong’o & Ngugi wa Miriim
• The Bride -Austin Bukenyam
• Lwanda Magere -Okoiti Omatatahm
• An Enemy of the People -Henrik Ibsenm
• Black Mamba -John Rugandam

List of readings in Novels and Short Stories:

• Encounters from Africa-Macmillan Education Limitedm
• The Beautiful Ones are not Yet Born -Ayi Kwei Armahm
• A Man of the People -Chinua Achebem
• Divine Providence -Severin N. Ndungurum
• The Rape of the Pearl -Magala Nyagom
• Vanishing Shadows -Namige Kayondom 
• His Excellency the Head of State-Danny Safom
• A Season of Waiting -David Omowalem

List of readings in Poetry:

• Selected Poems -Institute of Educationm
• The Wonderful Surgeon and other Poems -Charles Mlokam

5. Use any two plays to show how playwrights use different techniques to convey their message to their respective societies and the world at large. (Give four points from each reading).

6. Describe how different characters did not despair in the struggle for change despite encountering inevitable setbacks in two plays of your choice. (Use four points from each reading).

7. With reference to two novels/short stories, use four points from each to support the view that, “The causes of poverty in Africa is as a result of malpractices which are done by its leaders”.

8. Use four poems to show how poets give an awareness of the happenings in their society by giving four points in each.