English Language Past Questions and Answers

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.


In question numbered 100 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

You had a quarrel with your best friend and have not been on speaking terms ever since. Now that you are about to leave secondary school, write to your friend giving at least three reasons why you should become friends again.

Write an article for publication in your school magazine on the problems of indiscipline in schools.

Write a letter to the Chairman of your school's Board of Governors on the need for a library in your school, requesting him to build and equip one for the school.

You are the chief speaker in a debate on the topic: It is the home and not the school that contributes more to moral laxity among students. Write your argument for or against the topic.