English FAL Grade 12 P3 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 QP

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2015 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ hours *ENGFA3* This question paper consists of 8 pages.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: Essay (50 marks) SECTION B: Longer Transactional Text (30 marks) SECTION C: Shorter Text – Transactional/Referential/Informational (20 marks) 2. Answer ONE question from EACH section. 3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed. 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 5. You must plan (e.g. using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit and proof-read your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such and handed in. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning. 7. Use the following time frames as a guideline:  SECTION A: 80 minutes  SECTION B: 40 minutes  SECTION C: 30 minutes 8. Number each response as the topics are numbered in this question paper. 9. Write down the title/heading of each response. Give your own title/heading if one has not been provided. NOTE: The title/heading must not be considered when doing a word count. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 3 SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length (1 to 1½ pages) on ONE of the following topics.  Write down the number and title of the essay you have chosen, for example 1.1 The pain alcohol abuse causes to family life  Give your OWN title if your choice is either QUESTION 1.7.1 OR QUESTION 1.7.2.  Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section. 1.1 The pain alcohol abuse causes to family life [50] OR 1.2 A test of character [50] OR 1.3 We can win the battle against obesity (being overweight) among teenagers in South Africa. Do you agree? [50] OR 1.4 Denying a problem I had, nearly cost me my life. [50] OR 1.5 Is the choice of a life partner more difficult nowadays than it has ever been the case before? Discuss your views. [50] OR 1.6 The dark side of the new South Africa [50] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) 1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay that comes to mind. Write QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2 and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a CLEAR LINK between your essay and the picture you have chosen. 1.7.1 Essay based on picture [Source: wakanow.files.wordpress.com] [50] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 5 1.7.2 Essay based on picture [Source: conservationmagazine.org] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2  Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.  The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words (about 12 to 15 lines) in length.  Write down the number and the title of the text you have chosen, for example 2.1 Interview  Pay special attention to format, language and register.  Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 INTERVIEW You, as secretary of your school’s RCL (Representative Council of Learners), have been invited to an interview by the director of ABC Petroleum – a company from which you requested funding for your matric dance in 2015. The director wants to find out more about the matric class of 2015’s future goals and ambitions. Write out the interview that took place between you and the director of the company. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] OR 2.2 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE You are a top learner in matric at your school. The principal has asked you to write an article for inclusion in the local newspaper. Write an article in which you reflect on your school life AND explain what dreams you hope to achieve. [30] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 7 2.3 OBITUARY A well-known community leader has passed away after a short illness. Write an obituary in which you point out his/her achievements in the following areas: social upliftment programmes AND child welfare. [30] OR 2.4 FRIENDLY LETTER Your friend who goes to another school has been found guilty of a serious offence after a disciplinary hearing at his/her school. Write a letter to him/her in which you explain the importance of discipline AND obedience to rules as a stepping stone to achieving your goals in life. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015) SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT (TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL) QUESTION 3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.  The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words (about 8 to 10 lines) in length.  Write down the number and the title of the text you have chosen, for example: 3.1 Poster  Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 POSTER You have been asked to organise a gala event/dinner to raise funds for your matric dance. A well-known sportsman/woman will also attend the occasion. Design a poster that will be used to announce the gala event/dinner to the local community. [20] OR 3.2 DIARY ENTRY Recently your school was visited by a motivational speaker who came to encourage matric learners in pursuit of their dreams and life goals. Write a diary entry in which you reflect on how you felt after listening to the motivational speaker. [20] OR 3.3 INSTRUCTIONS Your school has a dynamic new principal who has injected a new lease of life to your institution. He/She has given the school a set of instructions to maintain discipline. Write out a list of SEVEN of the instructions he/she has given your school. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved Please turn over