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Downloaded from hlayiso.com SENIOR PHASE GRADE 7 NOVEMBER 2017 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 MARKS: 30 TIME: 1 hour *7ENFA3* This question paper consists of 5 pages.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) SECTION A: ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS 1. This paper consists of TWO SECTIONS SECTION A: ESSAY (20 marks) SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXT (10 marks) 2. You are strongly advised to spend approximately: SECTION A: 40 minutes SECTION B: 20 minutes 3. Write the question number and title on your answer sheet according to the numbering system used in this paper. 4. There must be clear evidence of planning, drafting and writing (writing process). 5. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 6. Write down the title/heading of your response to each section. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 3 SECTION A: ESSAYS QUESTION 1 Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of about 130–180 (3–5 paragraphs) on the topic of your choice. DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY Considers the following when writing a DESCRIPTIVE essay:  Create a picture in words.  Use descriptive words, adjectives and adverbs.  Use figures of speech. 1.1 My dreams for the future Discuss about FIVE (5) things you could do if you work really hard and put in a lot of effort. [20] OR 1.2 No rules! Pretend that you woke up one day and there were no rules. People could suddenly do whatever they wanted. Explain what the world would be like. Use your imagination. [20] OR NARRATIVE ESSAY Consider the following when writing a NARRATIVE essay:  Use a storyline that is convincing.  Use past tense.  The introductory paragraph should capture the reader’s attention.  Use an interesting ending. 1.3 MY BIGGEST MISTAKE Write about a time you made a big mistake. How did you fix it? [20] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) 1.4 Study the picture below and write either a DESCRIPTIVE or a NARRATIVE ESSAY.  There must be a clear link between the picture and your essay.  DO NOT only describe the picture.  Give your essay a suitable TITLE. [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 5 SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL WRITING QUESTION 2 Choose ONE of the following topics and write 110–120 words on the topic of your choice. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER You have a friend or relative who is thinking of taking up boxing as sport. Write a letter to your friend or relative explaining whether you think this is a good idea or not. Consider the following when writing a friendly letter:  The letter should be logical and pursue the intended point to the end.  The tone should be friendly but respectful.  Include the following aspects in the format: o Address of the sender o Date o Greeting/Salutation o Introductory paragraph/Body and Conclusion o Suitable closing  Mention the argument FOR or AGAINST the decision of a friend or relative taking up boxing as a sport. [10] OR 2.2 DIALOGUE A Grade 7 learner has been caught cheating by his/her teacher during the end of the English First Additional Language examination. Write a dialogue between the teacher and the learner. Consider the following when writing a dialogue:  Write the names of the characters on the left side of the page.  Use a colon after the name of the character who is speaking.  Use a new line to indicate each new speaker. [10] TOTAL SECTION B: 10 GRAND TOTAL: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

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