Engfal P3 Gr12 QP Sept2017 Final_hlayiso.com_.pdf

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2017 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 2017) 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 Transactional Text (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 proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning. 7. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:  SECTION A: 80 minutes  SECTION B: 40 minutes  SECTION C: 30 minutes 8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 9. Write down the title/heading of your response. Give your own title/heading if one has not been provided. 10. The title/heading must NOT be included when doing a word count. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 3 SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1  Write an essay of between 250–300 words in length (1 to 1½ pages) on ONE of the following topics.  Write down the number and title of your essay correctly, for example 1.1 My beautiful dream  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 My beautiful dream [50] 1.2 Oh! No … [50] 1.3 The fear/fears I have [50] 1.4 The new South Africa offers a better life for a few people. [50] 1.5 “A [gardener] must take responsibility for what he cultivates; he must mind his work … preserve (keep) what can be preserved and eliminate what cannot succeed.” – Nelson Mandela [50] 1.6 My solutions to the problems caused by social networking. [50] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) 1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (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: dreamatico.com] [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 5 1.7.2 Essay based on picture [Source: powerlisting.wikia.com] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2  Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.  The body of your response should be between 120–150 words in length.  Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example 2.1. Interview  Pay particular attention to format, language, register and audience  Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER Your best friend who goes to another school, has recently passed his/her driver’s licence test. Write a letter to wish him/her well in his/her new achievement AND advise him/her very strongly about the importance of observing road safety. [30] 2.2 INTERVIEW A famous person/star was sent from overseas to interview you about a possible career in sport. The intention is to offer you a bursary to study towards a sports degree at university. Write out the interview between yourself and the sports person/star in which you point out your strengths in your favourite sport and other ambitions. Include a brief scenario/context before the interview. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 7 2.2 AGENDA AND MINUTES OF MEETING An RCL meeting (Representative Council of Learners) was held at your school to discuss proposals to be presented to the SGB (School Governing Body), about improvements to your school buildings and grounds. This is the agenda for the meeting: AGENDA 1. Opening and welcome 2. Attendance 3. Business of the day 3.1 Proposals (suggestions) for improvements 3.2 Resolutions (decisions) regarding the improvements 4. Closure Use the agenda above and write out the minutes of the meeting. [30] OR 2.4 OBITUARY A popular life coach who helped members of your community with issues such as career choices, child behavioural problems, challenges in relationships etc. has passed away after a short illness. Write an obituary in which you point out how he/she has promoted the welfare of your community. You should also pay tribute to him/her. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2017) SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.  The body of your response should be between 80–100 words in length.  Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example 3.1. Flyer  Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 FLYER You, as a Grade 12 learner, are planning to sell some of the items you were using for schooling such as your school uniform, your bicycle, books etc. The sale will take place on the last day you write your matric exams in 2017. Design a flyer in which you appeal to other learners to buy your used items. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20] OR 3.2 DIARY ENTRY Recently you were asked to organise an entertainment programme for matric learners to bid them farewell after many years of schooling. Write two diary entries in which you indicate your feelings BEFORE and AFTER the occasion you had organised. [20] OR 3.3 INSTRUCTIONS Obesity is becoming a serious health problem in South Africa. With the above in mind, write a set of instructions for young people on how to prevent being overweight. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved Please turn over