english Past Questions And Answers

English Past Questions And Answers

2131

Write an article suitable for publication in your school magazine on the effects of drug abuse.

Explanation

EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE

Drug, according to its generic meaning, refers to any chemical substance which, when taken into the body or applied externally, has a specific effect on its functioning. It also refers to any such substance, especially one which is abused, habitual or addictive, and possession of which is illegal. In other words., drug here is taken to mean an illegal that people swallow, smoke or inject to make them feel happy or excited.

Ordinarily, drug can also refer to the various medicines prescribed by physicians to cure, suppress, or prevent certain ailments or diseases in the body. Drugs that are supposed to be the source of getting rid of illnesses or diseases have unfortunately now turned out to be a problem in society.

The indiscriminate use of drugs among the populace without following i doctor's prescriptions has had a lot of negative effects on the lives of the perpetrators, including physical and mental imbalances. Drugs are abused when one takes more than the recommended doses, or when used wrongly to achieve an intended result. This is common among the youths who believe that taking hard drugs whenever they want to carry out any arduous task gives them extra strength. Drugs commonly used include cocaine, heroine, Indian hemp, etc, which are mostly injurious to the body and health of perpetrators.

Drug abuse has become a matter of constant discussion in the media all over the country in recent times. The menace of this evil is becoming so alarming that every sector of our society has been plagued by it.

There are lots of dangers in drug abuse. In fact, many people. out of ignorance have jeopadised their lives by taking more than recommended drugs for medication. Sometimes some of the drug users take drugs to enhance their performance at sporting activities, or to make them stay awake when preparing for examinations or other events.

In our society nowadays, it is common to see young children with one deformity or the other. This is often the result of pregnant mothers taking wrong or illegal drugs during pregnancy.

Drug abuse also leads to severe psychiatric cases such as we have around in the country these days. Many youths i who abuse hard drugs always end up having mental problems which subsequently land them in psychiatric hospitals.

Our national prestige and honour are at stake because of the negative effects of this anti-social case of i drug abuse. Many Nigerians traveling abroad are from time to time subjected to humiliating searches at the points of entry into other countries. This has really dented the image of this country. Many Nigerians have also been jailed for drug trafficking.

Many crimes committed can be traced to drug abuse. The high rate of criminal activities is an indication of the danger inherent in drug abuse. For instance, armed robbers and the like operate under drug influence which make them to be bold and ruthless in their nefarious activities. It is obvious that drug abuse has posed a lot of dangers to our society, and government as a matter of urgency should do something to nip the problem in the bud.

It is now pertinent that everyone needs to be educated on the dangerous consequences of drug abuse. Mass enlightenment campaigns should be organized by government. Besides. government should promulgate a law which forbids the sale of drugs in open market places and by unauthorized hawkers and unlicensed medicine peddlers. There should also be a law which forbids a chemist from selling drugs to people without prescription paper from a doctor or a pharmacist.

Religious bodies also have a role to play in this matter. They should rise up to educate their members on the side effects of drug abuse. and ensure that members are well monitored in their activities.

Moreover, parents and guardians have a lot to do concerning the proper upbringing of their children. They should always remember the saying that charity begins at home What their children are doing either at home or schools should be monitored. Parents should be able to inculcate good morals into their children and make then realize the dangerous consequences of drug abuse on someone s life.

Tunde Iwaloye

View Discussion (0)WAEC 2011 THEORY

2132

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - 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 sentences.

He is afamous artist but has a .........drinking habit.

A. remarkable
B. admirable
C. notorious
D. wicked

View Discussion (0)WAEC 1997 OBJ

2133

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Heeventually found the missing book.

A. soon
B. lately
C. subsequently
D. finally

View Discussion (0)WAEC 1998 OBJ

2134

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most

A. All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria
B. All Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less
C. In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria
D. In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more

View Discussion (0)JAMB 2012

2135

Read the following passage and answer the questions on it

It was a cold windy Monday morning just before dawn. A frail old woman who could barely see beyond a few metres ahead of her - an early septuagenarian - braved all odds and stepped out onto the dirty road in the village of Koomla. For her, today's duty had to be done even if it meant further risking her delicate health. "What would I not do for Koku to amount to something in this life that has given me nothing but woes?" Mma Koku thought to herself.

And so, despite the ominous signs from the sky, and wearing just a threadbare sweater over an equally aged wrapper, she forged ahead, daring the draught of air that was threatening to topple her. Luckily, the sand ground was still largely undisturbed owing to the dew, so she didn't have to contend with fending off particles from her often rheumy eyes.

"Come what may" Mma Koku assured herself as her left foot planked into a muddy pothole she hadn't seen in time, "today I shall see the pathfinder before he leaves for the city." Her destination was still about nine kilometres away. At home, The Pathfinder, a middle-aged university teacher - the very first person to earn the highest postgraduate degree from the village of Koomla - had just roused himself from dreamland. In the dream,a figure in white had told him he owed an obligation to the old woman. She was on her way to give him a parcel for her son studying in the university in the city, about a thousand miles away.

The Pathfinder had come home for a two-day visit and the news had got to Mma Koku, who gladly took all her savings for the last three months, put it in a small envelope and tied it up in the edge of her wrapper. The duo were to meet at the junction where the village road led off to the city. "You know, Lord, this is all I have. Please let my son turn out well," the old woman prayed. "No sacrifice is too much for one's child," she heaved, skipping over another muddy pothole, for it had rained the previous day.

By the time Mma Koku got about a mile from The Pathfinder's home, the day was now bright enough for her to see with less strain. However, the sky suddenly became overcast and only seconds later, there was a torrent from the heavens. There was very little that the surprised old woman could do to stave off the watery onslaught, so she trudged on stoically. At the appointed place, The Pathfinder activated his wipers at top speed as he stayed on the lookout for the person he was expecting.

As drenched as Mma Koku came into view, The Pathfinder switched off the ignition and rushed out to meet up with her, guiding her into a nearby shed. After a few minutes of pleasantries, she handed over her widow's mite. Mma, please wait here till the sky stops weeping," he begged her. "I must run along now."

"Ah, what can beat a mother's love!" Dr Felix Adoka soliloquised pensively, shaking his head as he winked a left turn to an oncoming driver, prepared to confront the elements. "I shall ensure her son gets a teaching job once he is done," he promised himself.

...before he leaves for the city... What is its function?View Discussion (0)WAEC 2023 THEORY

2136

The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to

A. reduce grants meant for students
B. resume paying grants to students
C. make students repay the grants
D. stop paying grants to students

View Discussion (0)JAMB 2017

2137

Manipulate

(A)ma-ni-pu-LATE
(B)MA-ni-pu-late
(C)ma-ni-PUlate
(D)ma-NIpu-late

View Discussion (0)POST UTME UNILORIN

2138

If the word SOUR is written under the word EVEN, the word PAST is written under the word SOUR and the word CALM is written above the word EVEN, what word can be read diagonally?

A. REAL
B. LAST
C. POEM
D. CORE

View Discussion (0)POST UTME UNILORIN

2139

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.

Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he

A. had confessed earlier on, but he wasn't trusted
B. had confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
C. hadn't confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
D. hadn't confessed earlier on, and wasn't trusted

View Discussion (0)WAEC 2018 OBJ

2140

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s): Ebun Ojo .... international fame as an actress

A. aquired
B. acquired
C. acquared
D. aqcuried

View Discussion (0)JAMB 1991