At the terminus, all the passengers on the train will have to ________

• A. alight
• B. disembark
• C. descend
• D. dismount

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

Franca's behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca's behaviour was

• A. unsatisfactory
• B. appreciated
• C. commendable
• D. unexpected

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence

Reading the ______ of the famous King, one would see that he had many things to hide

• A. memoirs
• B. chronicles
• C. life
• D. monument

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 76 indicates a missing word.Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is themost suitableto fill the gap in the passage.

• A. signs
• B. indications
• C. symptom
• D. dues

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

The proncipal raised eyebrows at the student's explanation. This means that the principal

• A. was unhappy about the explanation
• B. rejected the explanation
• C. considered the explanation
• D. was surprised by the explanation

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

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• A. sport
• B. coat
• C. could
• D. flood

SECTION B: COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.

Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by

their parents turned him into an aggressive child.

After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.

However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.

He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.

(f) ... on the rocks.

What is the meaning of this expression?

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

bask

• A. slacks
• B. basque
• C. lacks
• D. axed

The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ________

• A. advance
• B. agree
• C. retaliate
• D. recoil

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

black

• A. kneed
• B. know
• C. scene
• D. echo