Write a letter to the Headteacher of your school complaining about at least two bad things your teachers do in the school.

Describe a day you will never forget in your life.

As a Senior Prefect of your school, write a speech you would give to fresh students telling them, at least, three things that can make their stay in the school successful.

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

Cholera is a very dangerous disease which can kill many people within a short time. Indeed, it has ruined several communities particularly in the developing countries. It must therefore be prevented at all cost.

The disease is general spread by germs which thrive in filthy and unhygienic areas. There could be an outbreak of cholera when drinking water becomes polluted by floods after a downpour. Human carriers also cause the disease to spread from place to place. For example, a person carrying the cholera germs would vomit or pass frequent stools. Flies would then carry the germs on their hairy legs and deposit them on exposed food or in water. When a person eats this contaminated food or drinks the polluted water, he or she is likely to contract the disease unknowingly.

On the whole, the main symptoms of cholera are severe diarrhoea and vomiting, which may result in loss of weight. The stool tends to be watery. As a lot of fluid is lost from the body, the patient quickly becomes dehydrated, thin and weak. The rapid loss of body fluid can soon result in death, unless the lost fluid is replaced immediately.

The first thing for the patient to do is replenish as much fluid as is lost by taking, from time to time, boiled water which has been allowed to cool and mixed with salt and sugar. Then, he should seek medical attention.

(a) Where do cholera germs usually breed?

(b) Mention the two main carriers of cholera germs.

(c)I. State the two signs of cholera.

II. Give one effect of the disease.

(d) What advice does the writer give to the cholera patient?

(e) Explain the following expressions in your own words:

I. it has ruined several communities;

II. at all cost;

III. after a downpour.

(f) For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:

I. thrive;

II. deposit;

III. rapid;

IV. replenish;

V. seek.

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

Ali set out the house that morning in high spirits knowing well that hw e was going to meet his childhood friend Kofi. He had heard that his friend was occupying a very high position in a reputable company. Kofi could hardly recognize Ali when the letter entered the former's office.

'So you can't recognize me, Kofi, your classmate, Sikakrom J.H.S? Does money blind people and erase their memory? Can ten short years change you so completely as to make you forget an intimate friend?'

Kofi then suddenly recognize him. 'Sorry, Ali. You've changed so much I couldn't make you out. Please, sit down. What can I do for you?

Ali reluctantly sat down. He admired Kofi's tidy office and person - the well-groomed hair, the attractive shirt and tie. Ali removed a small bottle from the breast pocket of his dust-covered shirt, poured out some white substance in his palm and sniffed it greedily.

Kofi noticed all that but suppressed his anger. 'I learn that luck has given you great wealth, Kofi' Ali said. 'Indeed, some people are lucky!' he added, and pulled out a crumpled cigarette and a box of matches.

'I'd rather you didn't come smoke here. I keep my air fresh,' Kofi politely ordered. Ali was shocked. 'Hei, Kofi, what a complete change! What bird must have lent you is wings for you to soar so high? Oh, Luck, you can really change people! Just ten short years!'

'Look here, Ali, leave luck out of this. I worked very hard hard for seven years to acquire a good degree and a job. I never relied on luck for success.'

(a) What did Ali expect as he left the house to meet Kofi?

(b) Why did Kofi fail to recognize Ali?

(c) What does the passage tell us about Ali's habits?

(d)I. According to Ali, what has made Kofi successful?

II. What actually helped Kofi to succeed?

(e) Explain the following expressions in your own words:

I. in high spirits;

II. erase their memory;

III. I couldn't make you out.

(f) For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:

I. reputable;

II. intimate;

III. tidy;

IV. attractive;