English - Grade 12 -2023 G.C

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64. The rapid spread of HIV and AIDS is a consequence of mass denial and social disgrace of persons living with the virus.

  1. The existence of HIV/AIDS and disgrace of people living with the virus aggravates the spread of the virus.
  2. The spread of HIV/AIDS gets worse when people deny infection and also alienate victims.
  3. Denying the existence of HIV/AIDS leads to eventual disgrace of victims.
  4. The main cause of HIV/AIDS is denial and social disgrace.

III. Writing


Direction: Questions 65-82 are related to different types of writing. Read each of them very carefully and choose the best answer from the given alternatives. Then, blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.

Section One: Letter Writing

Direction: Questions 67 - 69 are about letter writing. Read each item carefully and answer it accordingly. Then, blacken the letter of your choice on the separate answer sheet provided.


65. What is your opening sentence in a formal letter supposed to do?

  1. Make your address known to the person you are writing to.
  2. Introduce yourself to the person you are writing to.
  3. Greet the person you are writing the letter to.
  4. State clearly why you are writing the letter.

66. When do we use "Dear Sir/Madam" in a formal letter?

  1. When the person we are writing to is the head of an organization.
  2. When we do not know the name of the person to whom we write.
  3. When we want to show respect to the person we are writing to.
  4. When we want to write about something that is very serious.

67. Which of the following could be a typical ending to your letter of complaint to a company?

  1. Yours faithfully,
  2. Kind regards,
  3. Many thanks,
  4. Yours truly

We have provided these questions from previous years grade 12 Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE) exams with the sole purpose of assisting students in their studies and preparations for upcoming exams. Please be aware that these questions are not indicative of future exam content. Good luck with your studies!

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