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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Province of the EASTERN CAPE EDUCATION NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2012 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours *ENGFA1* This question paper consists of 12 pages. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (SEPTEMBER 2012) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: Comprehension (30) SECTION B: Summary (10) SECTION C: Language (40) 2. Answer all questions. 3. Read ALL the instructions carefully. 4. Start each new section on a new page. 5. Leave a line between answers. 6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 7. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction. 8. Write neatly and legibly. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2012) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 3 SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 Read TEXT A and answer the set questions. TEXT A INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY 1. While International Women‟s Day on 8 March celebrates women overcoming economic, political and social challenges, International Men‟s Day is more concerned about creating awareness around men and boy‟s health and encouraging the men of the world to be positive role-models for the younger generation. 2. Moves for an International Men‟s Day started as early as the 1960s in reaction to the International Women‟s Day, as men felt that they should have a similar day of glory. The fact that one gender should have its own day while the other did not seemed unfair. In 1968, an American journalist named P. Harris wrote an article in which he stated that it was clear that this lack of equality for males exhibited a serious flaw in society. 3. The first official effort to celebrate the event was in 1994, but it was rather poorly attended. It increased in popularity over the years, becoming official in 1999. Eventually, the other countries started catching on and now 50 countries celebrate the day. And while both International Men‟s and Women‟s Day are gender-focused events, they are not mirror versions of one other. Instead they focus on different issues, each of which is exclusive to the relevant gender. 4. On 6 December 2008, the positive Men's Movement of South Africa (POMESA) together with the South African Network of People Living with HIV and Aids (NAPAWA) organised the first Men's Day event. It included a Men's march for peace and justice in Thembisa in Gauteng, with between 3 000 and 5 000 attendees present from all of the nine provinces. The event also included an award ceremony, in which three outstanding men were honoured for contributing to a just and peaceful society. 5. Because the rest of the world was already celebrating the day on 19 November, South Africa decided to fall in step and celebrate it on the day too. So on 19 November 2009, two years ago, five thousand men gathered at the Orlando Communal Hall in Soweto to celebrate this new day. They put their efforts into promoting gender equality and showcasing positive role- models, focusing on the theme that not all men are bad. Even Kgalema Motlanthe, our deputy president, was there to deliver the keynote address. 6. With work, family and other responsibilities, attending a march isn‟t always a possibility. But we can make changes in our lives to improve the perception of men. Simply treat everyone in your life with respect, and never use your strength to intimidate anyone. One day we may be able to live in a world where everyone behaves as they should, but for now we have to compensate for those badly behaved men by showing the community that most men are good, upstanding and responsible people. Adapted from the Bradlows Club Magazine, October 2011 ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (SEPTEMBER 2012) NOTE: All the questions must be answered in your own words, unless you are asked for a quotation. For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word. 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 1.1.1 What does the prefix inter in the word “international” mean? (1) 1.1.2 Explain the differences between the International Men's Day and the International Women's Day? (2) 1.1.3 What does the word international imply about the International Men‟s day? (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.2.1 “They are not mirror-versions of one another.” What does the writer mean by the phrase: not mirror-versions? (2) 1.2.2 The International Men's Day is celebrated by South Africa and Australia only. Is the statement TRUE or FALSE? Quote FIVE consecutive words to support your answer. (2) 1.3 Refer to paragraph 4. How has this day been celebrated in South Africa? (2) 1.4 Refer to paragraph 5. 1.4.1 Which day has been set aside to celebrate the International Men's Day throughout the world? (1) 1.4.2 Why, do you think, did the writer of the article mention the presence of the deputy president, Kgalema Motlanthe at the celebrations of Men's Day in Soweto? (2) 1.5 Refer to paragraph 6. 1.5.1 List TWO ways in which men, who are unable to attend the march, can make a difference in their communities. (2) 1.5.2 What is the central theme of the Men's Day? (2) 1.6 Refer to the passage as whole. After reading this article, do you think it is a good idea to have an International Men's Day? Answer YES or NO and support yourself. NOTE: You will not get a mark by simply answering yes or simply saying no. (2) [20] ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2012) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 5 QUESTION 2 Read TEXT B and answer the set questions TEXT B THE OASIS CATHEDRAL 1. The sounds of bells tinkle softly through the lofty cathedral as they do every hour and as they have done since 1895. The clear sound travels past the wooden pews, the white pillars, around the colourful stained glass windows and up the pressed ceilings, and presumably after that up into the firmament. 2. The building of the cathedral of Pella began in 1886 when the old rectory serving as a school and church became too small to accommodate the parishioners. With no funds, the young missionaries (and two local workers) set to work to construct a lavish cathedral on the scorched sandy land edged by forbidding, stark mountains. 3. Sister Leonie, dressed in her white habit appears like an apparition in the dry heat amongst the spiky desert flora and unlocks the door to the cathedral. She then fills me in on the history of the place and allows me time to walk around on my own. 4. Werk is so skaars soos hoendertande (work is scarce as hen‟s teeth) here in Pella, where the heat reaches the mid-40s and where a rain shower will bring everyone outdoors to celebrate. The small town of Pella situated off the N14 before you reach Pofadder in the Northern Cape is an unassuming place except for the surprise of a century-old cathedral surrounded by date palms and birdsong. 5. The congregation still fills the interior on Sundays when voices join in prayer and praise to mingle with the sound of bells and overflow the landscape and the muddy waters of the Orange River. Adapted from the South African Country Life Magazine, November 2011 NOTE: All questions to be answered in your own words, unless you are asked for a quotation. ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (SEPTEMBER 2012) 2.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 2.1.1 Quote a word which is an example of a sound word (onomatopoeia). (1) 2.1.2 What does the use of presumably in the sentence „…and presumably after that into the firmament‟ suggest about the writer‟s claim. (2) 2.2 Refer to paragraph 2. Why, according the passage was the cathedral built in 1886? (1) 2.3 Refer to paragraph 3. Identify the figure of speech the writer uses to describe Sister Leonie. (1) 2.4 Refer to paragraph 4. 2.4.1 Why are the words “Werk is so skaars soos hoendertande” written in italics? (1) 2.4.2 The writer says when you arrive in Pella you are surprised by the century-old cathedral. What does the term century-old suggest about the cathedral? (2) 2.4.3 In which province is Pella found? (1) 2.5 Refer to the passage as a whole. According to the passage Pella is a … A village. B river. C town. D cathedral. (1) [10] TOTAL SECTION A: 30 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2012) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 7 SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 3 You are writing a guide on how to assist parents fight obesity among their children. Read the conversation between Princess Moloi (a registered dietician) and Simlindele Mdledle of the Mthatha Fever and write down SEVEN main points you will include in your essay. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. List SEVEN points in full sentences, using NO MORE THAN 70 words. 2. Number your sentences from 1 to 7. 3. Write only one point per line. 4. Use your own words. 5. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your summary. [10] TEXT C OBESITY THE UGLY TRUTH Simlindele: Princess, recent statistics show that obesity is a growing problem throughout the world and in particular South Africa. Are these figures a reality? Princess: Unfortunately, yes Sim. To date 29% of men and 56% of women are obese in South Africa alone. To make matters worse children between the ages 1 to 9 years are overweight or obese, and this number keeps rising. Simlindele: Princess these figures are disturbing, what is the cause of obesity? Princess: Obesity is the result of eating and drinking too much with too little or no physical activity. Simlindele: You say obesity affects even children. What can parents do to change this? Princess: Obesity is a disease of a lifestyle, parents need to make small changes, like making children eat smaller meals spread throughout the day and limiting red meat intake to 2 times per week. Simlindele: Well this sounds easy, what else can be done to alleviate the problem? Princess: That‟s not all Sim. Parents should also choose healthier snacks for their children such as fruits, nuts and low fat yoghurt. They should use healthier cooking methods such as steaming, grilling, boiling or baking rather than frying. Simlindele: Princess, this appears tricky. Do you think parents can do this? Princess: They need to set a good example Sim, by eating the same healthy dishes as their children and share meal times with them. Simlindele: Phew, this is a mouthful. In closing what else should parents do to help children from being victims of this dreadful disease? Princess: There is so much that needs to be done, Sim. Parents can also do 30 minutes of physical activities with their children and please remove all visible fat from meat including the skin of chicken before cooking. These are some of the ways mothers and fathers or grandparents can encourage healthy living. Adapted from an article in the Mthatha Fever, 28 October 2011 TOTAL SECTION B: 10 ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (SEPTEMBER 2012) SECTION C: LANGUAGE QUESTION 4: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT NOTE: For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word. For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. Study the advertisement (TEXT D) on the next page and answer the set questions. 4.1 4.1.1 Identify the catchphrase in the advert. (1) 4.1.2 Advertisements, like this one, use a variety of methods, like pictures, slogans and bigger font sizes to attract the consumers‟ attention. What else has this advertiser used to attract the attention of the consumers? (2) 4.1.3 Write down a synonym (a word similar in meaning) to the word upgrade. (1) 4.1 4 What does the name of the product suggest about the quality of the shoes? (1) 4.1.5 Advertisements appeal to different desires, for example … A love. B belonging. C financial security. D motherly love. To which of the above desires does this advert appeal? Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 4.1.5. (3) 4.1.6 Who do you think is the target market in this advertisement? (1) 4.1.7 How has the advertiser ensured that the targeted audience take action after reading this advertisement? (1) ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2012) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 9 TEXT D ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (SEPTEMBER 2012) QUESTION 4 ANALYSING A CARTOON NOTE: For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word. For multiple-choice questions, write only the question and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. TEXT E FRAME 1 FRAME 2 FRAME 3 FRAME 4 NOTE: The character in the cartoon is Linus. 4.2 4.2.1 Study the cartoon thoroughly and answer the following questions: (a) What is Linus doing in the cartoon? (1) (b) Find TWO separate words to support your answer in QUESTION 4.2.1. (2) 4.2.2 Refer to Frames 2 and 4. Quote TWO separate words from each of the frames. ONE word in frame 2, ONE word in Frame 4 that tell you that Linus is frustrated with what the Great Pumpkin has done. (2) 4.2.3 What does P.S. in Frame 4 stand for? (1) 4.2.4 After reading the cartoon, do you think it‟s the first time that Linus has been stood up by the Great Pumpkin? Quote a phrase of TWO words in Frame 2. (2) 4.2.5 Do you think it‟s fair of Linus to write SEE YOU NEXT YEAR at the end of the cartoon? (2) [20] ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2012) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 11 QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS NOTE: For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word. For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. Read the following passage (TEXT F), which contains deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. TEXT F BORN BEFORE HIS TIME Nombulelo Mbanyothi tells Sinethemba Makhasi about raising Nande. 1. Nande was born in Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in April last year. It was all very dramatic; my blood pressure was high, and the doctors had to perform a emergency Caesarean section. He weighed less than a kilo. 2. I wasn‟t well emotionally and never enjoyed my pregnancy. When I was seven months pregnant, I had a verbal argument with the father of my 5 baby and the next morning the baby was not moving. 3. I was admitted to hospital for observation. The doctors decided on the emergency Caesarean section. I was hesitant and refused to sing the papers, but was told that I could lose my baby. 4. Nande was very small, and as a result I was scared to wash him. He fit in 10 the palm of my hand and I struggled to breastfeed him. He was discharged (…) a month-long stay in hospital. My mother came from East London to help me take care of him and my friends were amazing. 5. He‟s grown now to be a healthy baby boy. He‟s social and loves playing with other children. He‟s an inquisitive and fast learner. He goes to pre- 15 school and is doing well. He‟s also so big not many people believe me when I tell them he was born before time. Adapted from True Love Magazine, January 2011 5.1 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences. 5.1.1 It was all very dramatic and the doctors had to perform a emergency Caesarean section. (Lines 1 – 3) (1) 5.1.2 I wasn‟t well emotionally and never enjoyed my pregnancy. (Line 4) (1) 5.1.3 I was hesitant and refused to sign the papers, but was told I could lose my baby. (Lines 8 – 9) (2) 5.2 Provide synonyms for the following words: 5.2.1 Scared (Line 11) (1) 5.2.2 Inquisitive (Line 15) (1) ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (SEPTEMBER 2012) 5.3 Rewrite the following sentence starting with the correct form of the word given in brackets. (Play) with other children is one of Nande‟s biggest joys. (1) 5.4 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice starting with the given word: The doctors had to perform an emergency Caesarean section. Start with: An… (2) 5.5 Give the correct form of the word in brackets: On (admit) to hospital the doctors decided on a emergency Caesarean section. (1) 5.6 Fill in the missing word to complete the following sentence: Not only was Nande small, … he was also fed with tubes. (1) 5.7 Rewrite the following sentence inserting the missing preposition: He was discharged (…) a month-long stay in hospital. (1) 5.8 Rewrite the following sentence into a question: My friends were amazing. (1) 5.9 Study the dictionary entry of the word Caesarean and answer the questions that follows: Caesarean[ size∂ri∂n] n (of birth) effected by Caesarean section {L – Julius Caesar was supposedly born this way} 5.9.1 Why are the words [size∂ri∂n] written after the headword Caesarean? (1) 5.9.2 From which language does the word „Caesar‟ originate? (1) 5.10 Rewrite the following sentence into a positive statement: I wasn‟t well emotionally and never enjoyed my pregnancy. (3) 5.12 Fill in the missing word to complete the following sentence. 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