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Séries ACD Durée 2H Coef. 03 Année Scolaire 2020/2021

ÉPREUVE D’ANGLAIS

SECTION A : GRAMMAR 10 MARKS

1. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word or expression chosen from the brackets. (2.5 marks)

a) She finds it hard ……… why I didn't receive her letter. (on explaining, if l explain. to explain) b) I’m afraid I can't give you a lift ……….there's something wrong with my car. I’m really sorry. ( In

addition, Obviously, Unfortunately)

c) The administration of this school will continue to dedicate ………to the development of the school. (ourselves, himself, itself)

d) I didn’t tell Mark the truth not to hurt his feelings. (so that, so as, to)

e) If I………….my studies. I probably would have become an engineer. (didn't give up, haven’t given up, hadn’t given up)

2. Put the words in brackets in their correct form. Write in the spaces provided. (2.5 marks) a) Can you please tell me where the (women),…………. toile is?

b) Have you ever (to take). …………. a course on human biology?

c) Leave it to us. We (get)………. back to you as soon as we can.

d) Wine (make)………..from grapes.

e) I had a horrible lime. This was one of the (interest )……….matches, I’ve ever watched this season.

3. Complete the second sentence below so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (5 marks)

a) The person who stole the tool box must have been tall. Whoever ………..

b) My father insisted I become a medical doctor and marry early. Not only did my father ………..

c) Many people believe that money can open all doors in this world. It is generally ………..

d) Scientists are developing new theories on the use of antibiotics.

New theories on the use of antibiotics. ………..

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e) "What do you think you are doing?" My mother asked me. My mother asked. ……….

SECTION B : VOCABULARY 10 MARKS

1. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from the box. There are more words than you need. (2.5 marks)

do, fill,at, forecast, rights, in, made, climate a) The weather . . . .. . . . .of today says there wm be sunshine.

b) You have to. . . .in the application form and sent it to the company.

c) If you feel good. . . .. mathematics, you should choose the science option.

d) How do you feel if you know you've . . . .. . . a mistake while speaking in English?

e) Companies should not employ underaged children. This is considered a human . . . abuse

2. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the underlined word (5 marks)

a) l was thrilled by the performance of the Lionesses of Cameroon. Their performance was quite ……….

b) Charlotte is not only beautiful but also sings ……….

c) Do you believe in your potentials? The ……… in oneself determines what one becomes in the future.

d) There are still many illiterates In Africa ………. is as a result of poverty.

e) We are advised to drink pure water. To ………..water you should boil it.

3. For each sentence below, find a word from the list that is close in meaning to the underlined expression. Write in the space provided. 2.5marks

List of words : increases, wish for, due to, pressure, blame.

a) We did not have to insist much before he agreed __________________________

b) The error could be caused by a number of factors _________________________

c) The incidence of rape goes up in this country every year ______________________

d) It was the telephonist’s fault that they didn’t get the message_______________________

e) Women do not know what they desire is until they are coerced _________________________

SECTION C : COMPREHENSION 10 MARKS

Read the following passage carefully and answer all the question in complete sentences. Use your own words as far as you can.

DIABETES : TRUE SILENT KILLER.

The world is full of changes and surprises. Diabetes is fast becoming a disease of the young. Ten years ago students were taught that this disease couldn’t be found in people less un 40 years. Now it is being

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seen in people under 10. The increase of diabetes among youth could sometimes be as a result of genetic predisposition- Weight and environment may also play a role.

As people become busy and work out of home, so also do their eating habits change. There have been a number of changes in foods habits and activity patterns over the last 20 years. These include increase reliance on foods consumed outside the home, increased consumption of soft drinks md fast foods md reduction of physical education in schools.

Diabetes cannot be reversed. Once you have got it, you only have to learn to live with it.

Therefore, it is wise to follow the advice of one teenage sufferer, who simply states, “Stay away from junk foods md stay fit”. It is estimated that all over the world, more than 140 million people have the disorder.

According to the World Health Organization, that number could double by the year 2025. Experts say this could be the beginning of an epidemic.

Treatment for diabetes is made more difficult because a person cm have the disease, a long time before it is diagnosed. Early symptoms are relatively mild and as such diabetes often goes unrecognized.

Hence, diabetes has been dubbed ‘the silent killer”.

Diabetes has been called “a disorder of the very engine of life” and for good reason. This is simply because the body machine is unable to carry out its function. When the body cannot break down glucose, a number of vital mechanisms can break down, sometimes with life threatening consequences. Dr Harvey has observed that people don’t die directly from diabetes rather they die from us complications. A good job can be done in preventing the complications but a poor job of treating them when they occur. The complications could include heart disease, stroke, poor kidney function, peripheral arterial disease and nerve damage. Poor blood supply to the feet can lead to ulcers which in severe cases require imputation of the limbs. Diabetes is also the most frequent cause of blindness in adults.

Although type one diabetes cannot be prevented, scientists are studying the genetic risk factors. They are trying to find ways to suppress an immune attack. Type two has a much brighter picture. Many of those who may be genetically susceptible avoid showing any sign of this disease. Simply be eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, thereby staying physically fit and keeping their weight within normal limits.

Questions

1. Why is diabetes common among youths nowadays?

……….. 1mk 2. Give two causes of diabetes mentioned in the passage?

……….. 2mks 3. Why is diabetes considered a silent killer?

……….. 1mk 4. List four complications that a diabetic patient is likely to have.

……….. 2mks 5. How could a type two diabetic patient control the spread of this disease?

……….. 2mks 6. Which diabetes is easier to prevent? Why?

……… 2mks

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SECTION D : ESSAY 10 MARKS Write an essay of 250 – 300 words on any one of the following topics :

1. On the occasion of the celebration of the national day of orientation, you were asked as a guidance counselor to talk to students on choosing a career. Write the talk. Your name is Mdemiyembe Merlyn andyou work in G.B.H.S Muabah.

2. You are an environmentalist interested in saving the forest, the endangered species of plants and animals and the prevention of global warming. Write an article for Cameroon Tribune to publicise thedamages logging companies are causing to the environment. Say how il can be stopped and propose solutions to this crisis. Your name is Tasang Paul.

3. An international magazine has organized a short story competition and you have decided to register.

The competition rules say that the story must begin with the following sentence “Modem technologicaldevices are responsible for the failure of Paul and Frank in the Baccalaureat examination."

Proposed by :

Mr TCHINDA NGOUO CHRISTIAN, University of DSCHANG