At this time, something like a thousand kinds of animals

(vertebrate animals) can be said to be in danger of extinction. A few of them have been reduced to
this precarious position by extensive killing but the majority are disappearing only as fast as the
particular kind of country they need for existence is itself disappearing: and all this at the hands of
man, as often as not by mistake.

There are three species of turtles whose future survival

is menaced by the demand for turtle soup, which would hardly justify the extermination of a giant
reptile whose family has existed for 200 million years. Leopards are in jeopardy because of the
fashion for their skins. As they get rarer, the prices rise and, as leopard skin coats become more
expensive, the demand increases. No species can long survive the price of N60,000 which a
halfgrown baby leopard now carries on its skin. And crocodiles, the longest surviving reptiles, are
now dwindling alarmingly as a result of the fashion in crocodile skin for ladies’ handbags and men’s
shoes.

The human population explosion spreads mankind

across the land surfaces of the earth at an alarming rate. There will be twice as many of us before
most of us are dead. Does this

mean no room for wild animals? Of course not. With ingenuity and forethought, a place can be kept
for them. To destroy their habitat is as unnecessary as it would be to pull down a great cathedral in
order to grow potatoes on the site. A campaign to save what remains is the concern of a new kind of
Noah’s Ark – the World Wildlife Fund. It does not believe that all is lost.

Adapted from Peter Scott’s article in Sunday Times

1. The basic causes of the elimination of certain animals

from the earth include

A. man’s decision to live in cities and the

development of large farmlands

B. extensive killing of animals and the fast

disappearance of their favourable habitats

C. man’s penchant for meat and the sale of

animals for meat and hides

D. a deliberate battle against Nature and the quest

for leopard skin.

2. From the passage, the attitude of the writer can be

described as.A. partial

B. optimistic

C. indifferent

D. pessimistic

3. The expression when man evolved a conscience means

when

A. man developed an awareness of right and wrong B. man’s intellect improved tremendously

C. man acquired new habits

D. man became a critical creature.

4. Which of the following statements is true according to

the passage?

A. Man kills animals only when he can afford to do so. B. Man cannot spare those animals that eat
his

kind.

C. Man eats all categories of animals.

D. Man poses the greatest threat to Nature.

5. The sentence There will be twice as many of us before

most of us are dead means

A. some increase in human and animal population

growth rates

B. mankind is fast spreading across the earth C. many of us will die as a result of population

explosion

D. the population growth rate will double before

our death.

In each of questions 6 to 15, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in
italics.

6. Only those who are gullible fall victim to his trickery.

A. saucy B. devastated C. courteous D. astute

7. He is well known for his inordinate ambition.

A. excessive B. passionate C. moderate D. sound

8. Students could be timid.

A. friendly B. bold C. covetous D. pugnacious

9. The witness decided to conceal the evidence.

A. divulge B. hide C. destroy D. pugnacious

10. The members of the congregation were inspired by the

sermon.

A. bewitched B. enthralled C. disenchanted D. disorientated

11. Agbenu was ecstatic about her result.

A. dispassionate B. sad C. pessimistic D. mad

12. The labour leader’s recalcitrant stance was applauded.

A. stubborn B. flexible C. uncompromising D. wellinformed

13. A cool bath in a hot weather can be truly invigorating.

A. devastating B. unpalatable C. debilitating D. disgusting

14. I am loath to do the assignment.

A. willing B. unwilling C. waiting D. dying

15. Toyin is married to an impatient, self-centered man.

A. a fretful B. a tolerant C. an edgy D. a tolerable

In each of questions 16 to 21, choose the option nearest in meaning to word(s) or phrase in italics.

16.Funnily enough, the priest prayed for the robber who

shot him.

A. timidly B. fearlessly

C. unexpectedly D. disappointingly

17. The *mottled* skin of a person with HIV indicates an

advanced stage of its development.

A. pimply B. scaly C. brown D. spotted

18. The prosecutor was fully able to *substantiate* the

charge.

A. expatiate on B. weaken C. prove D. dismiss

19. The manager’s knowledge of the strike is of the *utmost

importance*

A. basic B. genuine C. standard D. paramount

20. There has been a *downturn* in the affairs of the company.

A. a turn-around B. a massive increase C. a decline D. little progress.

21. His plans *boomeranged* on him.

A. catapulted B. backfired C. fell D. bounced.

In each of questions 22 to 57, choose the option that has the

same consonant sound as the one presented by the letter(s) underlined.

22. cause(d)

A. realized,

C. released

23.. mis(ch)ief

A. champagne C. brochure. D. chanced

23. ju(dg)e

A. pleasure

C. spinach

B. frost

In each of questions 24 and 25, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the
option to which the given sentence relates.

24. The student BOUGHT the book.

A. Who bought the book?

B. What did the student buy?

C. How will the student get the book?

D. Did the student steal the book?

25. The teacher wants MY pen.

A. Does the teacher want your ruler?

B. Who wants my pen?

C. Does the teacher want his pen?

D. What does the teacher want?

In each of questions 26 to 30, select the option that best explains

the information conveyed in the sentence. Each question carries 2 marks.

26. The investigators stated clearly that they had reached a

dead end in their scrutiny of suspects in the murder case.

A. The end had come for the suspects in the murder

case.

B. There was no further progress in the

investigation of the murder suspects.

C. The investigators did not know what to do

with suspects’ murder.

D. The investigators had evidence to sentence

the suspects to death in the end.

27. In many countries, democracy is ostensibly being

practiced.

A. Many countries have effective democracy. B. Democracy is indeed being practiced in many

countries.

C. Democracy is apparently practiced in many

countries.

D. Many countries have democracy in practise.

28. Adamu’s father is a key figure in that ministry.

A. Adamu’s father’s position is essential in the

ministry.

B. The ministry trusts Adamu’s father as a central

figure.

C. Adamu’s father is a figurehead in the ministry. D. Adamu’s father keeps the key to the ministry.

29. Everyone was ready to play the devil’s advocate in the

impeachment controversy.

A. Everyone was willing to fight for the

defenceless citizens no matter the consequences.

B. Everyone was willing to defend an unpopular

point of view concerning the impeachment.

C. Everyone was willing to speak against the

impeachment to encourage discussion on it.

D. Everyone was willing to be an evil genius in

the controversy.

30. The government warns that drink-driving is punishable

under the law.

A. A drunkard driving can be punished.

B. Drinking and driving is an offence.

C. Driving while drinking is an offence.

D. Driving while drunk is an offence.

In each of questions 30 to 41, choose the option that best completes the gap(s)

30. He isn’t coming home, is he? …(A. No B. Why C. Yes D.

Now), he isn’t.

31. The poor widow who could not buy the clothes was

seen

… her wool into… (A. making/tailoring B. to spin/ yards

C. spinning/yarn D. to spill/clothes) yesterday.

32. … (A. Referring to B. With reference to

C. Due to D. Owning to) his illness,

Muhammad could not come to school.

33. You may not have heard the last word on the matter, …

(A. have you B. may you have C. haven’t you D. mayn’t have you)?

34. Agbo says he is not afraid of … (A. no one B. nothing

C. nobody D. anybody)

35. The city… as a federal capital only … (A. existed/over

B. has existed/for C. was existing/from D. is existing in) the last twenty years.

36. He not only looked after the children when their parents

died, … (A. also he B. also C. but also D. but he) sponsored their education to university.

37. After so many trials, the experiment… (A. paid up

B. paid off C. paid out D. paid for).

38. His supporters rallied round him in moments of…

(A. criticism B. disillusionment C. acrimony D. crisis)

39. One needs to exemplify or … (A. declare B. demonstrate

C. satisfy D. supply) the aspect of the subject being discussed.

40. Actually, he forgot the one to…(A. whomever B. who

C. whoever D. whom) the job was given.

41. The police claim that a number of stolen cars… (A. is

being B. has being C. have been D. has been) recovered.

42.What was Ummi's reason for her impromptu barging ?

A. To monitor her children's activities

B. To ensure the children were safe

C. To keep them on their feets

D. To ensure they maintain cleanliness

43.What position is Bint in the family?

A. Last born

B. First child

C. Second child

D. Third child

44. ''Just call yourself Omar Esquire"

Who makes this statement?

A. Teemah

B. Bint

C. Jamila

D. Ummi

45. Who can be described as meddlesome?

A. Daddy

B. Ummi

C. Bint

D. Mallam Salihu

46. At what age did Talle lost his father and stepmother ?

A. 21

B. 20

C. 19

D. 18

47. Salma compared lecturers with _________

A. Thieves

B. politician

C. lawyers

D. Policemen

48. What was the reason for the delay at the faculty registration office?

A. The lecturer's negligience

B. The queue was endless

C. John's delay in cleaning the office

D. the lecturer was absent

49. "Money moves Mountains"

This statement was made by _________

A. Salma

B. Teemah

C. Bint

D. Ngozi

50. Omar's admission signals________

A. storytelling

B. a life-changing experience

C. being a learned

D. community's appraisal

In each of questions 51 to 52 choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound
as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
51. Pas(t)

A. pasture

B. castle

C. wrestle

D. Preached

52. (Ch)urch

A. feature

B. chauffeur

C. ocean

D. machine

53. (S)ure

A. charlatan

B. church

C. cheer

D. Cheap

54. (Th)ank

A. Thomas

C. Thames

B. though

D. thought

In each of questions 55 to 60 choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phase in italics.

55. The rally was attended only by people who were

apolitical.

A. full of political fervour

B. antagonistic to politicians
C. new-breed politicians

D. not interested in politics.

56. Smilling broadly, she explained why she always took

exception to being referred to as his wife

A. objected to

B. preferred very much

C. felt specially honoured by

D. liked nothing excepts.

57. In those days an ordinary school drop-out would come

around putting on airs.

A. trying to impress people

B. trying to oppress people

C. wearing flashy clother

D. dresses in light materials.

58. Many Nigerian have inured themselves to hardship

A. subjected B. submitted C. accustomed D. endeared.

59. There are many venal judges in our law courts today

A. Qualified B. professional C. corrupt D. honest.

60. He is bound to exposes himself by his nefarious

activities

A. kind B. disreputable C. despicable D. nocturnal.