1. (a) The world has become a global village with all people networking and passing information instantly.

2 (b) Classes are conducted online with students attending class and handling assignment through the web.

2 (c) Can access internet.1

-Keep track of appointments.1

-Send sms.1

-Make voice calls.

-1 (d) -Carrying out commercial activities on line.

-Purchase and sell goods and services in the comfort of homes or offices.1

-Deposit/withdraw1 and transfer money using mobile phones.

(e) -Advertising vacant posts on the websites.1

-Receive applications by email.1

-Interview the candidates online and recruit them.1 N/B

–should be notes if not deduct ½ mark from total mark Total – 3 marks

(f) -Search information

–google search, read encyclopedia online.1

-Learn how to use internet and other features.1

-Use the lab during computer classes/studying.1 Total – 3 marks

(g) -Through the internet, the world business has grown tremendously.1 Total – 1 mark

N/B – If comma missing, deduct ½

(h) Appreciative/admiration1

-see how it has made life easier.1 Id-1 mark ill- 1mark/ explanation that brings out attitude

i. Condition of being connected to computer network/phone.1

ii. Carry out several operations at the same time /simultaneously.

(a) Before

-Nyabera arrives in (Gem) from Yimbo to learn the new religion.1

-She is enthusiastic and full of hope/.1

-She is shown a place to put up a house. After She is baptized and becomes Maria. (3 marks)

(b) Bible is alluded to e.g

–the desolation of Mary1 (a sword will …your heart)

-With the joy of Elizabeth (whose bareness …by God.

-The warm love of weak peter1 (Lord you know…love you) Significance

-It provides the anchor for which Nyabera derives hope and comfort as she directly identifies with the suffering of the individuals mentioned.1

(3 marks)

(c) Rhetorical question1

-Was she not the daughter of the chief?1/

-Was her mother not Akoko daughter of the greate chief Odero?

NB –this affirms Nyabera’s resolution to acquire the new religion and no obstacles could deter her. Simile1 “She suspected that her mother would take her to the new faith like ngege(fish) to water.1 Local dratect1 Chik/ngege and tero1 (at least two)

NB. These forms of language are used to make the story more interesting and add flavor. NB. Any two well ill. 2 x 2

Any other relevant feature should score.

(d) Decisive/resolute –she decided1 that after baptism she would go to mother and daughter.

Reflective 1- she thinks about her life and compares to those in the bible.1 (2)

iii She decided that after baptism1 she would go for mother and daughter. Reflective

1. She thinks a bout 1 her life and compares to those in the bible. Religious ….. Keep: the church’s law on marriage for she want children badly and she is a widow. 2 (2 marks)

N/B –The two parts should come out to score.

(e) That she would one day be baptized.1

Ill. “One day, and may the day come quickly, she would partake of the blood of Kristo and become a branch, finally grafted to a tree”1

-This wish was fulfilled/(“everything that has a beginning has an end).She was baptized Maria.1 (3 marks)

(f) Tero – a kind of half marriage1

-Though not fulfilling, it ensured that a widow would get children.1

-Who provided consolation, laughter and security.1 (3)

N/B All points should be brought out to score (3 marks)

(g) Change1 – “she had come to seek a new way…” Nyabera sought a new way of life.

-Religion1 – Nyabera hoped to be baptized one day” -She would get baptism and become a member of the one holy, a apostolic and catholic church”1 Tradition1 -“…at least ‘chik’ had provided for that particular contingency by the institution of tero.1

Marriage1 -“…the church taught that one man should marry one woman and there was no compromise in the matter.1

NB Any two well illustrated points (4 marks)

(h) She did not only know her people well but she also would not deceive herself.

(i) She would be baptized1 and finally become a member of the Catholic Church. (2 marks)

3. (a). A parent who encourage his/her daughter not to be afraid of the sea.1

i - he/she holds/supports her first1

-later lets her on her own.

-but encourages her not to swim on her own1

-When she senses some fear, she should1 lie on the water and she will float.

Or

– About a parent who encourages his/her daughter to be calm and strong 2 when faced with life’s challenges.

-With determination and faith he/she will make it/achieve his/her goal.2

NB .If the 1st option 1 mark each, if 2nd option 2 points each 2 marks (4 marks)

(b) A parent/guardian/an elderly person1

Ill. Lie back my daughter1 (2 marks)

NB –id – 1 mark ill 1 mark

(c) Reassuring1

– “ Daughter, believe me”1/

“-lie back and the sea will hold you”/ Supportive1

–“ I would hold you”1 /encouraging/motivating/inspiring1

-“ Gently and I will hold you.”1 Optimistic -(last lime) Any two well illustrated points (4 marks)

(d) Repetition1 -“…lie back, daughter e.t.c1 Stresses the 1 encouragement of the persona.

Rhyme1 – head/spread, fear/year 1 Enhances rhythm musically and makes the poem memorable.

Symbolism1

- Island –symbolizes the ultimate goal/life’s achievement.1

-Sea – symbolizes challenges in life/obstacles in life.

Metaphor 1 -“ the cup of my hand”1

Gives a clear picture of the shape of the island1

-Place of safety.

(e) Reassuring/encouraging/inspiring/optimistic.1

Ill -“Gently and I will hold you” -“ Lie back and t he sea will hold you.”1

(f) i) Recedes/becomes weak.1

ii) When fear grips you/attacks you when you suddenly1 become fearful.

iii) You will be at home with it/comfortable/safe1 NB any other appropriate meaning will score

(a) i. So disappointed was the teacher that she ordered the students to leave the scene. “that” is mandatory. If missing =00 mark

ii. Many people love Mary for her humility. The word order should be unchanged if changed 00 mark.

iii. Unless you have something else to say, we will adjourn the meeting now. The comma is mandatory to separate the clauses ( -½ mark if missing)
iv. The loud – mouthed man shouted from the back of the room. (Deny ½ mark for missing hypen)

N/B -In all the 4 questions penalize for wrong or omitted punctuation/capitalization)

(b) i. resembled -took after1 mark

ii. died -passed on/away1 mark

iii. meet -measure up to 1 mark N/B if the tense is wrong, award (00)

(c)i. sewerage

ii. lyricist

iii. repulsion iv. procurement The spelling should be correct, if wrong 00 mark No caps for all.
(d)
i. Either What! Are you saying that the Prime Minister has been involved in an accident? Or What, are you saying that the Prime Minister has been involved in an accident?

ii. Friends, companions, relatives - all deserted him.
(e) i to/for

ii We are going to discuss the issues affecting us.