Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions on it. Why was Afella sad? Why was he reluctant to tell his friend about his problem? What advice did his friend give him? State the duties of a school counsellor according to the passage.

Here are the answers to the comprehension questions:

a) Afella was sad because his parents always fought at home, which upset him.

b) Afella was reluctant to tell his friend about his problem because he thought his friend might make fun of him or disclose his family secret to the public.

c) Afella's friend, Amina, advised him to see the school counsellor and inform him about his parents' incessant altercations. She explained that the school counsellor was trained to advise students on academic, emotional, and social problems.

d) According to the passage, the duties of a school counsellor include:

• Advising students on academic, emotional, and social problems that could impede their learning.
• Helping students find ways to cope with difficult situations, such as domestic violence, by providing a safe and engaging environment.
• Encouraging students to seek support from trusted individuals like relatives, friends, or the counsellor.