BECE English Language 2022 Past Questions

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Question 1
Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (Nos 1-10)
PASSAGE I

The corona virus disease, populalry referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that maiinly affects the human respiratory track. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contacted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the ecoonomy of the most populous black nation.
The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.
Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.
However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. These researches produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.
According to the passage, which of the following is true? The corona virus disease
  • A.affects only humans
  • B.has no known cure
  • C.has spread to all parts of the world
  • D.stalled economic activities in NIgeria
  • E.was first contacted by an animal
Objective
Question 2
Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (Nos 1-10)
PASSAGE I

The corona virus disease, populalry referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that maiinly affects the human respiratory track. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contacted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the ecoonomy of the most populous black nation.
The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.
Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.
However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. These researches produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.
One of the positive impact of COVID-19 is that
  • A.business activities were closed down
  • B.people were asked to stay apart from each other
  • C.researches were intensified
  • D.workers received half salaries
  • E.workers were laid off
Objective
Question 3
Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (Nos 1-10)
PASSAGE I

The corona virus disease, populalry referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that maiinly affects the human respiratory track. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contacted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the ecoonomy of the most populous black nation.
The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.
Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.
However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. These researches produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.
The most suitable title for this passage could be
  • A.Causes of the Corona Virus Disease
  • B.Corona Virus and how it spreads
  • C.The Discovery of COVID-19 Vaccines
  • D.The Impact of COVID-19 on the economy of Nigeria
  • E.The Outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria
Objective
Question 4
Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (Nos 1-10)
PASSAGE I

The corona virus disease, populalry referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that maiinly affects the human respiratory track. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contacted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the ecoonomy of the most populous black nation.
The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.
Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.
However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. These researches produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.
Which of these words could replace 'palliative' as used in the passage?
  • A.Drastic
  • B.Helpful
  • C.Relief
  • D.Preventive
  • E.Tight
Objective
Question 5
Read the passages below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (Nos 1-10)
PASSAGE I

The corona virus disease, populalry referred to as COVID-19, is a deadly disease that maiinly affects the human respiratory track. First discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the exact cause of the disease is not yet known, but it is believed to have been contacted from a certain animal. Since its outbreak in China 2019, the disease has spread to almost every part of the world, claiming thousands of lives and affecting various economic activities. In Nigeria, the disease has impacted negatively and positively on the ecoonomy of the most populous black nation.
The disease had compelled the Federal Government to declare a total lockdown of all economic and social activities, including worship centres. Medical experts had advised that the only way to prevent transmission of the virus from person to person, was for people to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres. This, the government felt, was only possible if all economic and social activities were brought to a halt. As a result, manufacturing and service industries such as schools, banks, hotels, film halls, sporting activities, etc. were all closed down. This brought untold hardship to both employers and employees. Several jobs were lost as companies and organizations were left with no choice than to lay off their workers. A few that maintained theirs placed them on half salaries or no salaries at all.
Also, the lockdown with its attendant hardship compelled the Federal Government to embark on various palliative measures to cushion the hardship faced by citizens. Thus, the economy of the government was over-stretched.
However, we cannot discuss the negative impact of the disease on the economy of Nigeria without mentioning the positive side. The outbreak of the disease necessitated intensive research into various aspects of life, aimed at mitigating hardship brought about by the pandemic. These researches produced good results which led to upgrading of our health facilities.
The aim of the writer in this passage is to
  • A.advise
  • B.appraise
  • C.compare and contrast
  • D.criticize
  • E.inform
Objective
Question 6
PASSAGE II
One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is alao one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to increase your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers, magazines, novels, billboards and so o. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.
To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times you would be reading five times as you do now.
If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called is called "subvocalizing", and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.
According to the writer, the best way to increase reading speed is to
  • A.concentrate while reading
  • B.focus on a page
  • C.read constantly
  • D.read everything
  • E.understand what we read
Objective
Question 7
PASSAGE II
One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is alao one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to increase your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers, magazines, novels, billboards and so o. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.
To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times you would be reading five times as you do now.
If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called is called "subvocalizing", and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.
Which of these statements is true according to the passage?
  • A.Finger-tracing is a bad reading habit
  • B.Silent reading wastes time
  • C.The best way to read is stop at each word
  • D.We undertand what we read when our eyes cover several words at a glance
  • E.You cannot read when you have a divided attention
Objective
Question 8
PASSAGE II
One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is alao one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to increase your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers, magazines, novels, billboards and so o. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.
To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times you would be reading five times as you do now.
If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called is called "subvocalizing", and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.
Which of these statements is NOT true?
  • A.Chewing gum could help in reading aloud
  • B.Reading aloud is a bad habit
  • C.Reading aloud is a form of examination malpractice
  • D.Speaking words while reading could attract attention
  • E.Subvocalizing could be distracting
Objective
Question 9
PASSAGE II
One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is alao one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to increase your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers, magazines, novels, billboards and so o. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.
To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times you would be reading five times as you do now.
If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called is called "subvocalizing", and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.
Which of these words could replace techniques as used in the passage?
  • A.Decisions
  • B.Habits
  • C.Methods
  • D.Practices
  • E.Processes
Objective
Question 10
PASSAGE II
One of the best techniques of increasing your reading speed for comprehension is reading always. It is alao one of the methods that will help you improve your vocabulary. The best way to increase your reading speed is to read as much as possible. Read everything on sight especially newspapers, magazines, novels, billboards and so o. Newspaper reading is a good way to improve your reading skills. Do not stop with just the opening paragraph of each article but push yourself to read the whole story and give it your full attention as you read. If your mind wanders, you will not comprehend what you read.
To read with understanding, your eyes must occasionally stop on the page. Most people stop on each word because that is the way reading is taught in the primary school. But once you know how to read well, this method wastes a great deal of time. The key to increasing your reading speed is to take in more words each time your eyes stop. If a line has ten words in it and you were able to read the line by stopping twice instead of ten times you would be reading five times as you do now.
If you have the habit of softly speaking words as you read, break that habit now! This habit is called is called "subvocalizing", and no matter how fast you can talk, you can read faster if you stop subvocalizing. Some people chew gum to stop subvocalizing. For others, just being aware of the habit is enough to help them correct it. Not only will it slow you down, but also disturb others.
The literary style used in this passage is
  • A.argumentative
  • B.conversational
  • C.descriptive
  • D.expository
  • E.narrative
Objective