PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
1.
The workers acknowledged that there was a split in their ranks but their leaders … it.
criticized
prompted
denied
condemned
2.
Many of the economic measures taken in most Third World countries rather impoverished their citizens instead of making them …
happy
prosperous
resourceful
independent
3.
Kwame followed up his application for a job persistently but Jojo was ... about his.
casual
inactive
unwilling
uncertain
4.
All the revenue which the former manager accumulated has virtually been ... by his successor
ruined
dismantled
squandered
liquidated
5.
The work demands communal rather than ... effort.
independent
isolated
special
individual
6.
Tricksters look for credulous people, not those who are ...
hardened
sceptical
easy-going
sensible
7.
All the students who failed the Mathematics test were ... but those who passed were commended.
punished
demoted
reprimanded
banned
8.
Sabi writes incredible stories while his sister's are often ...
ordinary
faulty
sub-standard
sorrowful
9.
The first comedian was a very jocular fellow, but the rest were rather...
boring
mean
noisy
unfriendly
10.
Though many find Esi reserved, I consider her ...
proud
sociable
positive
intelligent
SECTION II
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
11.
Sampson hardly shows any ... for all that we've been doing for him.
consideration
sympathy
remorse
gratitude
12.
Philip is very ... in his views on religion so he'll not join your new church.
strong
conservative
conscientious
loud
13.
I bear him no ... in spite of his unfriendly attitude towards me.
hostility
revenge
grudge
grievance
14.
Theo felt .... because his surbodinate was appointed the head of the unit.
reprimanded
abused
humiliated
defeated
15.
I considered her explanation ..., so i let her go.
permissible
necessary
considerable
plausible
16.
The factions hold ... positions and so no progress has been made at the peace talks.
entrenched
marked
popular
familiar
17.
Although we tried very hard, we couldn't ... Kweeba from the top of the class.
dismiss
smash
dislodge
dissuade
18.
Can poverty ever be ... from this country?
deleted
cancelled
eradicated
destroyed
19.
Due to the bad economic situation, the company ... a huge debt.
accepted
took
incurred
conceded
20.
Jake sued the newspaper for ... his reputation.
tarnishing
touching
criticizing
lessening
SECTION III
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
21.
Many parents often get embroiled in their children's quarrels.
entangled
involved
entrapped
annoyed
22.
The president intermittently travels out of the country.
constantly
randomly
scarcely
periodically
23.
Having completed his two-year term, the President is ineligible for re-election.
undecided
unqualified
unopposed
unpopular
24.
The pastor was concerned about the indifference of his rich members towards the poor.
disrespect
ignorance
impatience
apathy
25.
The government said that some measures would be taken to alleviate the suffering of the poor.
relieve
balance
release
due
26.
The stealing of money from the church is a common scandal of our time.
malice
crime
cruelty
wickedness
27.
Jones is not only hardworking but also scruplous.
ambitious
pleasant
caring
meticulous
28.
The United Nations tries to protect the freedoms of the people of the world.
wishes
liberties
obligations
demands
29.
People admire leaders who are eloquent.
charismatic
honest
articulate
pragmatic
30.
The woman who was abducted by the rebels two years ago has been released.
arrested
confined
recruited
kidnapped
SECTION IV
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
31.
All the students made for the door when the gas cylinder exploded. The means that they
gathered at the door
opened the door
ran towards the door
repaired the door
32.
I sat down for a moment to gather myself before my turn at the interview. This means that i sat down to
prepare myself
collect my strength
lose my nerve
cool off.
33.
The government clamped down on smugglers of petroleum products. This means that the government
identified them
rejected them
restricted them
persecuted them
34.
We never knew that Araba would pull through the malaria fever. This means that we did not know that she would
recover from the sickness.
contract the disease
die from the sickness
suffer so long
35.
The interest of the man in the street are often neglected. This means that
beggars are ignored
hawkers are ignored.
pedestrians are ignored.
ordinary people are ignored.
36.
The minister was at pains to explain the food shortage to the demonstrators. This means that the minister
was hurt by the demonstrators
was confused by the demonstrations
tried hard to explain the situation to them
was in pain and so could not talk.
37.
The man boasted that his car could stand up to rough conditions. This means that the car
could run only on rough roads
could withstand all conditions
was reliable and economical
could be used in some conditions.
38.
Many people raised their eyebrows when they heard the fugitive's story. This means that they
were alarmed by the story
opened their eyes wide.
shed tears uncontrollably.
did not believe the story
SECTION V
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences
39.
The suspect pleaded guilty ... the charge.
upon
to
on
by
40.
Yoofi cannot be trusted ... a secret, so be careful about what you tell him.
within
on
with
by
41.
The late president confided ... only his wife.
through
with
on
in
42.
My sympathies are always ... the downtrodden.
with
in
about
on
43.
John did not only win the hundred meters dash ... also the Best Athlete Award.
and
with
so
but
44.
The new captain is a friend of ...
my
me
mine
myself
45.
The chief of Umo is ... best companion.
my father's
my father
my fathers
my fathers'
46.
We all saw the robber ... the lady's bag.
snatched
having snatched
snatch
has snatched
47.
He does not want to work,.... he wants to enjoy good life.
then
otherwise
though
for
48.
The players promised to play the match as ...
they could.
well the could.
best they could.
best as they could
49.
This policy of ... will not help anyone.
them
those
they
theirs
50.
Take the donation from ... offers to help.
whom
whichever
whomever
whoever
51.
Mother asked us to add ... sugar to our tea.
some few
a few more
many more
a little more
52.
Please, return the book to Adzo; ... hers.
is
it's
it
its
53.
... our present predicament, we're confident of winning the contract.
Besides
In spite of
Because
Instead of
54.
The few people who attended the party shared the drinks ...
with themselves
among themselves
between them
among them
55.
Abena and Amna are suitable for the job.
all
both
either
together
56.
The witness said he was the man ... into a car.
been pushed
being pushed
has been pushed
has pushed
SECTION VI
In the following passage the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four choices are offered in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided for that number, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
People from all walks of life shop at supermarkets which are really vast stores where assorted ---57--- can be purchased. One attraction of supermarkets is that buyers are always sure to obtain items which are are not found in other places and at reduced ---58--- too. Polite ---59--- are always available to assist ---60--- to make judicious selections or informed ---61---. They painstakingly explain the unique advantages of office ---62---, are sold. News ---63--- even have ---64--- for their magazines and newspapers there. Goods are neatly arranged and ---65--- on well-polished shelves.
Perhaps what makes people flock to supermarkets is that they display ---66--- announcing ---67--- in prices. In supermarkets, one can always quench one's thirst in a ---68--- while relaxing on cozy armchairs with soothing music in the background. There is no doubt that customers ---69--- is ---70--- in supermarkets.
57.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
materials
things
goods
brands
58.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
prices
rate
discounts
offers
59.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
supervisors
managers
agents
attendants
60.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
visitors
friends
customers
ushers
61.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
judgements
choices
needs
opinions
62.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
articles
facilities
stationary
property
63.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
publishers
editors
casters
agents
64.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
racks
cupboards
tables
baskets
65.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
painted
labelled
identified
printed
66.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
notices
reminders
placards
signals
67.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
fluctuations
bonanzas
cuts
differences
68.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
restaurant
rooms
hall
cafeteria
69.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
joy
satisfaction
attraction
pleasure
70.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
given
possible
allowed
guaranteed
Answer three questions in all: one question from section A and all the questions in Sections B and C.
SECTION A
ESSAY
Answer one question only from this section.
All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words.
You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this section.
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Your friend intends to transfer to your school. Write a letter to him telling him about the facilities in your school, which help students to achieve their goals.
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Various concerns have been raised on the security situation in your area. As a concerned citizen, write an article for publication in one of your national newspapers expressing views on the matter.
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