Section A / grammar
(10 marks)
i. Complete this dialogue between EYENGA and MANOLAP who are discussing about excellence. By choosing the correct words proposed in the brackets ( 5 marks)
EYENGA: Good morning my friend.
MANOLAP: Good morning, what's new here today?
EYENGA: Ever think about what it. . . . . . . (took, takes. taken) to achieve excellence?
MANOLAP: Definitely, it's about setting high standards and pushing ourselves to surpass them, don’t you think?
EYENGA: Really, continuous improvement is key, Always . . . .. . . ( challenge, challenging, challenged) ourselves to do better then before.
MANOLAP: Anyway, it is also important to appreciate progress. .. . . . . . . ( in, onto, along) the way. Celebrating small victories can keep us . .. . . . . . (motivate, motivating, motivated).
EYENGA: Balance matter too. Striving . .. . . . . . . ..(to. on, for) excellence doesn't mean burning . . . . . . Finding that sweet spot between ambition and self-care is crucial.
MANOLAP: Waouh! Excellence is a journey, not a destination, it's . . . . . . .(on, about, for) growth, learning and (embraced, embracing, embracedly) challenges with a positive mindset
EYENGA: Well said. Let's keep. . .. . . . . (pushed, pushing, push) each other to reach new heights . . . . . . . . enjoying the journey. (when, while, afler)
MANOLAIP: Agreed!
2- Use the information in the brackets to transform the sentences which talk about excellence and ICTs
( 5 marks)
a) Peter needed take risks. Peter needed to achieve excellence. (use a link word to join the sentences)
b) Yes, I need to take actions. (ask a question)
c) “What internet service do you want" (change to indirect speech)
d) The internet has killed our sense of humanity. (change into passive voice)
e) If you vote the mayor, you will have a high post in the city council (rewrite the sentence as started for you)
Had you ….