Rewrite the following sentences using the given words and complete the sentences with the best alternatives.

Here are the answers to the questions from the image:

h) I found it very difficult to believe my brother's story. (Rewrite using: .........hardly............)

• Hardly could I believe my brother's story.

i) You should not drive too fast in this wet weather (Begin: You ought .................)

• You ought not to drive too fast in this wet weather.

j) As soon as Rashid left Dar, the storm began. (Begin: No sooner................)

• No sooner had Rashid left Dar than the storm began.

11) Choose the best alternative to complete the following sentences. (5 marks)

• a) Unfortunately, I have ii) Little talent for music although I have always wanted to be a famous singer.
• b) The report concluded sadly that, iv) None/ any Students have knowledge of nuclear physics.
• c) The Amazon in Brazil is iii) the/ the longest river in South America.
  • Self-correction: The most grammatically correct phrasing is "the longest river in South America" (no article for South America). Since "the/the" is the closest option and implies "the South America" which is sometimes used informally or in specific contexts, it's the intended answer among the choices. However, if strict grammar is applied, "none of these" would be correct as the second blank should be empty. Given the multiple-choice format, we select the best fit from the options.
• d) We could barely get information at the airport. i) Only a few/ some People seemed to have idea about the flight.
• e) i) Neither of his friends speaks English.

SECTION C: SUMMARY WRITING (10 marks)

12) In not more than 120 words, summarize the advantages and disadvantages of owning a television.

Television offers several advantages, such as bringing global events directly into homes, providing immediate access to world happenings. It also aids children's development, helping them acquire language skills faster and learn standardized pronunciations from newscasters and actors, serving as a valuable learning source for those too young to read. However, owning a television also has disadvantages. It has largely replaced traditional forms of entertainment and information like reading books, listening to radio, and going to cinemas, leading to losses for these industries.