# English FAL Grade 11 P1 Eastern Cape November 2015 QP > Grade 11 English FAL Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2015, 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/engfal-p1-gr11-qp-nov-2015/63fe403f-32c1-4b0f-ae93-43c8cbf4d864 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 11 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2015 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11) › [English FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11/english-fal) › [English FAL Grade 11 P1 Eastern Cape November 2015 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/engfal-p1-gr11-qp-nov-2015/63fe403f-32c1-4b0f-ae93-43c8cbf4d864) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2015. Question paper, 16 pages. Read online or download the PDF. 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 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2015 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours *IENGFA1* This question paper consists of 14 pages. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper has THREE sections. SECTION A: Comprehension (30) SECTION B: Summary (10) SECTION C: Language (40) 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 4. Rule off after each section. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. Leave a line after each answer. 7. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction. 8. Suggested time allocation: SECTION A: 50 minutes SECTION B: 30 minutes SECTION C: 40 minutes. 9. Write neatly and legibly. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 3 SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 Read the passage below (TEXT A) and answer the set questions. TEXT A CANCER SURVIVOR BEATS ODDS TO BECOME DOCTOR 1 A young Port Elizabeth woman who almost died of leukaemia as a child has beaten the odds to realise her dream of becoming a medical doctor. It has been a long, hard road for Nosiphiwo Ntenge, 23, of Motherwell, whose father is a security guard and mother sold roosterkoek to supplement the family’s meagre income. 5 2 But sheer grit and determination have pulled her through and, on January 1, she will proudly don her white coat and stethoscope for the first time as a qualified medical doctor. The youngest of six children, Ntenge was diagnosed in 1990 with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, when she was just eight months old. 10 3 After three months of chemotherapy at the Red Cross Hospital in Cape Town, she went into remission and returned home to continue her three-year treatment at the Paediatric Oncology Clinic at Livingstone Hospital. Her final bone marrow result in 1993 was clear. Although her cancer was in remission, Ntenge had to visit her doctor, Abe Daniels, regularly for check-ups until she 15 was 18, and this is where her dream of one day becoming a physician was born. 4 “I think I was six years old when I first decided I wanted to be a doctor, and I used to put on Dr Daniels’ stethoscope during my visits and pretend to be him,” she said. “It was just a childhood dream at that point. But in Grade 8, 20 I started working seriously towards the dream, with his help. I never doubted that I would be a doctor – I knew that if I worked hard enough, I would get the money to study. There are always bursaries.” 5 The petite Ntenge, who will be working at the Port Elizabeth Hospital Complex from next year, slogged tirelessly to make sure she was accepted into medical 25 school at the University of Cape Town. “I knew I had to get good marks and so I worked hard every day towards that – and it paid off. I got accepted on my trial results.” 6 The motivated woman saw how her parents, Mbuyiseli and Nokhangelekile, battled to educate her sister and four brothers, yet all of them have gone on 30 to study further, and she worked even harder to achieve her dream. “I also had good role models who inspired me. Dr Daniels, who made me want to become a doctor, and my older brother, Siyanda, who was one of those pupils at our school, Douglas Mbopha, who was always among the top achievers,” Ntenge said. 35 ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) 7 Daniels said Ntenge was one of a kind. “I am very proud of her. Once she made the decision to be a doctor, she did everything in her power to make sure she got her dream. “From when she was in Grade 8, she used to bring me her report card and we would go through it and I would tell her where to improve – she constantly did well. She did not fail one subject at university. 40 She worked over holidays and weekends, without gadgets like laptops. She should be an inspiration to many.” He said Ntenge qualifying as doctor was the best thing that had happened to him. “It proves what perseverance, dedication and commitment can do. Yes, I am thrilled to bits ... I salute her.” [The Herald, 24 December 2013] NOTE:  Answer all the questions in your OWN WORDS, unless you are asked for a quotation.  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. 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 1.1.1 What disease did Nosiphiwo suffer from? (1) 1.1.2 State what Nosiphiwo’s ambition was as a child. (1) 1.1.3 What did Nosiphiwo’s father do for a living? (1) 1.1.4 In your OWN words explain what is meant by, ‘to supplement the family’s meagre income’. (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. 1.2.1 Quote a word that means, ‘courage’. (1) 1.2.2 What is meant by, ‘she will proudly don her white coat’? (1) 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.3.1 State the name of the treatment that Ntenge received at the Red Cross Hospital. (1) 1.3.2 The word ‘remission’ means ... A to be completely cured. B to cancel an appointment. C to shorten your visit to the doctor. D a lessening of the severity of an illness. (1) 1.3.3 Why was Ntenge referred, specifically, to the Paediatric Oncology Clinic at the Livingstone Hospital? (2) 1.3.4 Who inspired Nosiphiwo to become a doctor? (1) ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 5 1.4 Refer to paragraph 4. 1.4.1 State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE and quote a SENTENCE to prove your answer. Ntenge worked earnestly throughout her school career towards her ambition. (1) 1.4.2 Why was it necessary for Ntenge to work very hard at school? (2) 1.5 Provide a reason why Siyanda is Nosiphiwo’s role model. (1) 1.6 At which university did Ntenge study medicine? (1) 1.7 Quote SIX consecutive words that suggest that Nosiphiwo also attended school at Douglas Mbopha. (1) 1.8 Refer to the title of the passage. Discuss the writer’s effective use of the words ‘beats odds’ in relation to the text. (2) 1.9 Explain how Dr Daniels can be seen as a father figure to Nosiphiwo. Mention TWO facts. (2) 1.10 State TWO character traits that Ntenge possesses. (2) ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) TEXT B Support The Sunflower Fund National Bandana Day and help save the lives of patients suffering with life-threatening blood disorders like leukaemia. NOTE: When answering the questions, use your own words as far as possible, unless you are asked for a quotation. 1.11 Mention TWO outlets where you can purchase your bandana. (2) 1.12 Comment on the writer’s use of the words ‘giving someone a future’. (2) 1.13 Has the advertiser’s message been conveyed successfully? Discuss your view. (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 7 SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2 You have been asked to give a talk to a group of Grade 11’s on how to stay motivated. Read the passage (TEXT C) below and write a list of SEVEN points for inclusion in your speech. 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 sentence. 4. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your summary. TEXT C HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED Motivation is very powerful and studies have shown that motivation is more important than intelligence and ability in determining success. No one, however, can motivate you but yourself. Limit distractions by creating a space that will allow you to concentrate while you work. It is easy to lose motivation if you are tempted to do other things. Focus on 5 achievement. Can you think back to when you achieved something? How did it feel? How will you feel if you can achieve again? It is important to push yourself to succeed. It will make the rewards much sweeter. Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today! The longer you avoid doing something, the harder it will be to get it done. Do the hardest and most boring 10 things first and get them out of the way. Find something of interest in your studies. If you start to enjoy what you are learning about, you will do better at it. Spend at least an hour a day empowering yourself. This can be achieved by reading good books, listening to inspiring messages and finding inspirational quotes. 15 A bit of competition can be a great motivator. Start a study contest with your friends. Dream about your future. What do you need to get there? If you really want something badly enough, you will have to work hard to get there. [Adapted from Daily Dispatch Survival Kit, Edition 10, 2014] TOTAL SECTION B: 10 ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) SECTION C: LANGUAGE QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT Study the advertisement (TEXT D) on the following page and answer the set questions. NOTE: For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter (A–D) of the correct answer. 3.1 What brand is being advertised? (1) 3.2 Study the heading. 3.2.1 What misconception exists around the preparation of stir-fry? (1) 3.2.2 Quote TWO consecutive words that suggest this misconception should be reconsidered. (1) 3.3 Identify the slogan in the advertisement. (1) 3.4 Comment on the effective use of the word ‘whipping’ in conveying the message of the advertisement. (2) 3.5 Why does the advertiser repeat the word ‘all’ twice in the advertisement? (1) 3.6 The word ‘sourced’ means ... A the place where vegetables are grown. B the vegetables have been obtained for you. C the vegetables can be fried in sauce. D information about the chosen vegetables. (1) 3.7 Would you buy this product? Discuss your view. (2) [10] ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 9 TEXT D ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON NOTE: For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number 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 FRAME 5 FRAME 6 NOTE: In this cartoon, the lady is Flo and the man is Andy. 4.1 What indication is there in frame 1 that Andy is ill? (1) 4.2 Refer to frame 2. 4.2.1 What is wrong with Andy? (1) 4.2.2 To take it easy means to ... A rest. B be pleasant. C be understood. D be awkward. (1) 4.3 Refer to frame 4. 4.3.1 How do you know that Flo is shouting? (1) 4.3.2 Explain why Flo is being unsympathetic towards Andy. (1) 4.4 Refer to frame 6. 4.4.1 What indication is there that Flo is angry? (1) 4.4.2 What is ironic about the fact that Flo was named after Florence Nightingale? (2) 4.5 Do you think Flo’s behaviour towards Andy can be justified? (2) [10] ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 11 QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 5.1 Read the following passage (TEXT F), which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. TEXT F HIKING FOR HEALTH 1 Your head is slung low as you keep your eyes on the path ahead of you. Stones crunch underfoot and the crackling sound of your windbreaker as your arms move past becomes a comforting tune. A grasshopper jumps out of the bush and onto your path. After a while you stop and look up. You can’t believe how quick you’ve climbed this high. You take a deep 5 breath and take in the view. That moment right then are a large part of what hiking is all about. 2 The appeal of hiking is not only widespread because it is often free – its also open to all ages. Most children are born nature enthusiasts and hiking is a way to connect with family and friends. Dr Ingrid Gauls, a 10 mother and GP at a hospital in Cape Town, is an avid hiker. She said, “We promote hiking a lot with our patients.” 3 Ann, a member of the Mountain Club of South Africa, said that she loves the peace and beauty of the mountains and the sea. She has been hiking for over 40 years. 15 [Adapted from Life Healthcare Winter 2014] 5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences: (a) You can’t believe how quick you’ve climbed this high. (1) (b) You take a deep breath and take in the view. (1) (c) That moment right then are a large part of what hiking is all about. (1) (d) The appeal of hiking is not only widespread because it is often free- its also open to all ages. (1) 5.1.2 Write the underlined abbreviation in the following sentence out in full: Ingrid Gauls is a GP at a Cape Town hospital. (1) 5.1.3 Complete the following sentence in the singular form starting with the given words: Most children are born nature enthusiasts. A child is born … (2) ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) 5.1.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down ONLY the question number (5.1.4) and the letter (A–D) of the correct answer. Dr Ingrid Gauls, a mother and GP, is an avid hiker. The function of the commas is to … A indicate where a phrase ends. B separate introductory words in a sentence. C separate additional information from the rest of the sentence. D separate words or phrases in a list. (1) 5.1.5 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech: She said, “We promote hiking a lot.” (3) 5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the present continuous tense: Ann said that she loves the peace and beauty of the mountains. (1) 5.1.7 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence starting with the word ‘Since’: Not everybody is suited to running. Running is more traumatic on your knees. (2) ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 13 5.2 Study the following text (TEXT G), and answer the set questions. TEXT G Robberg Peninsula, Garden Route: The Robberg Nature Reserve encompasses several different day hiking trails, and offers exquisite views of the ocean, as well as great opportunities for whale and dolphin viewing. [Adapted from Life Healthcare, winter 2014] 5.2.1 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice starting with the given words. The Robberg Nature Reserve offers exquisite views of the ocean. Start with: Exquisite views … (1) 5.2.2 Change the following sentence into a tag question: There are four hikes in Southern Africa. (1) 5.2.3 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form: The Robberg Nature Reserve encompasses several different day hiking trails. (1) ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) 5.2.4 Identify a preposition in the following sentence: Many hiking trails are found in Southern Africa. (1) 5.2.5 Write down a synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: It offers exquisite views of the ocean. (1) 5.2.6 Choose the correct answer from the brackets: One day hikes are (more/most) enjoyable than four day hikes. 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