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Section B: Literature Component

(15 marks)

1. Read the poem A Fighters Lines by Marzuki Ali below and answer the questions that

follow.

A Fighter's Lines

I am old and worn

and have lost all my strength

sufferingsand the history of the fight for independence

have forced sacrifices

that know no name

or life

from the wheelchair of the rest of my days

I, body and energy crushedsee and cannot do much

these times are too big a challenge

for the remnants of my crippled years

the net of deceit spread everywheredisturbs me

In the name of justiceWake up and form ranks sons of our ancestor

Be brave

And erect a wall of people

Stand up heirs of our freedom

I have no more voice

It is you now who should speak!

Marzuki Ali

(a)Why cant the persona continue to fight for his countrys independence?

_______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________[1 mark]

(b)

I have no more voice

It is you now who should speak!

What do you think the persona means by the statement above? Explain in your ownwords.

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________[2 marks]

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2. The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

How I Met Myself - David A. Hill

Around the World in 80 Days - Jules VerneThe Railway Children - Edith Nesbit

From the novel that you have read, write about an incident that you think is important.Give reasons why you think the incident is important.Your response should be:

not less than 50 words

in continuous writing(not in note form)[12 marks]

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Section C: Summary

[10 marks]

Read the passage and complete the task.

Clear and beautiful weather is a joy to experience. Warm sunny days, spent in the park with

your loved ones, would definitely put a smile on the saddest face. However, there will be days ofblue sky as well as days of dark clouds and thunderstorms. We know it might rain when the sky

is dark and massive clouds move quickly. The glorious scene might even be accompanied by

thunderclaps and flashes of lighting. During this time, it is dangerous to be in the open. If you

happen to be outdoors, how many of you would know what the right course of action would be?

Everyone should have an action plan in such situations to be safe and unharmed. Look at the

sky for clues. Sudden dark clouds mean a high possibility of heavy rain which could also be

accompanied by lightning. If you are in the open, you should seek shelter immediately. Do not,

however, stand under a tree as lightning tends to strike trees first. Do not use your umbrella ifyou have one because an umbrella has metal parts that will attract lightning.

Look for a house or a bridge will do too. When you have found shelter, try not to call anyone.

There have been many reports of people struck by lightning as they were talking on the phone.

Stay indoors and out of the rain until the storm has passed.

Write a summary on what we should and should not do during bad weather.

Your summary must:

not be more than 60 words, including the 10 words given below

be in continuous writing(not in note form)

be written in oneparagraph

Use your own words as far as possible without changing its original meaning.

Begin your summary as follows:

When we are outdoors and suddenly we notice dark clouds