English FAL Grade 12 Paper 3 NSC June 2014 Question Paper

Downloaded from hlayiso.com SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE P3 STANDARD GRADE 2014 MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 7 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/SG/P3 2 DBE/2014 SCE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer only ONE question from EACH section. 2. Number each question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper. 3. Start the response to EACH question on a NEW page. 4. Pay special attention to spelling, grammar, sentence construction and punctuation. Do NOT use capital letters unnecessarily. 5. We recommend that you plan your work and make rough drafts. 6. Neatly cross out all planning and rough drafts before handing in your ANSWER BOOK. 7. Re-read your work to check for errors before you hand in your ANSWER BOOK. 8. Your responses will be assessed on content, language and layout (e.g. paragraphing and format). 9. Pre-learnt or memorised work will be penalised. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/SG/P3 3 DBE/2014 SCE SECTION A: EXTENDED WRITING INSTRUCTIONS  Spend approximately 60 minutes on this section.  Respond to only ONE of the following questions.  Number the question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper.  Your essay should be 250–300 words in length.  Your essay must have a title. You should supply your own if no title has been given. QUESTION 1 I AM SO SORRY ... Write an essay in which you include the following sentences: 'Please forgive me. I promise it will never happen again.' [40] QUESTION 2 A SCARY STORY Many older people love to tell hair-raising stories from their youth. Write an essay in which you tell one such frightening story that you heard. [40] QUESTION 3 ADOPT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE You can add years to your life by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Discuss this statement.  Discuss the value of good eating habits, exercise and emotional health.  Explain why it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/SG/P3 4 DBE/2014 SCE QUESTION 4 AN AMAZING PERSON In every community there are ordinary people who stand out above the rest. Describe a person who makes a special contribution to the welfare of your community.  Say who this person is.  Why is this person so extraordinary?  What contribution does this person make?  What positive effect does this person's actions have on the community? [40] QUESTION 5 THE MISUSE OF CELLPHONES Some people should not have cellphones because they misuse them. Write an essay in which you:  Give examples of how people misuse cellphones.  How this affects other people.  Give examples of good cellphone etiquette. [40] QUESTION 6 Write an essay using the picture below as inspiration. There must be a clear link between the picture and your essay. Provide your own title for the essay. [40] TOTAL SECTION A: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/SG/P3 5 DBE/2014 SCE SECTION B: SHORTER PIECE OF WRITING INSTRUCTIONS Begin this section on a new page.  Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.  Choose ONE of the following topics.  Number the question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper.  Your answer should be 120–150 words in length.  If you choose a letter, the address(es), salutation and ending must NOT be included in the required number of words. QUESTION 7 FORMAL LETTER OF INVITATION Write a letter of invitation to a well-known person on behalf of a local club. You would like this person to speak about his/her experiences and achievements in order to motivate the club members. Provide the following details:  The kind of club that you represent and its activities.  The audience that is expected.  The purpose and date of the speech.  How long the speech should be. [20] QUESTION 8 INFORMAL LETTER Write a letter to a friend in which you describe a funny or embarrassing incident that took place during a church service. [20] QUESTION 9 DIALOGUE Joe wants to organise a surprise party for his mother who is turning 50. He has never organised such a big event. He asks his friend, Anne, for her advice. Write the dialogue between Joe and Anne. Start with the words given. Joe: I really want this to be the party of a life-time, but I have no idea where to start! Anne: ... [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/SG/P3 6 DBE/2014 SCE QUESTION 10 SPEECH The Municipality has donated a large old bus to your community. The bodywork is in good shape but it has no engine. The donation is discussed at a community meeting. There are different ideas about how the bus can be repaired and what it can be used for. Write a convincing speech, outlining how you think the old bus can be renovated and used. [20] TOTAL SECTION B: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/SG/P3 7 DBE/2014 SCE SECTION C: OTHER SHORTER PIECE OF WRITING INSTRUCTIONS Begin this section on a new page.  Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.  Choose ONE of the following questions.  Number the question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper.  Your answer should be 120–150 words in length.  Follow the instructions carefully in each question. QUESTION 11 E-MAIL MESSAGE You and your neighbour have planned a get-together. You have to work late and will not be able to make it. Write an e-mail message in the form of a paragraph in which you inform your neighbour that you cannot make it. Give the reason and suggest an alternative plan. [20] QUESTION 12 NOTICE FOR NOTICE BOARD You have lost an item of value in a local supermarket. Write a notice that can be put up outside the shop. Give the following details:  Describe the item.  Say why it is so valuable to you.  Indicate the reward you will give to the person who returns the item to you.  Supply your contact details. [20] QUESTION 13 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE You are a reporter for your local newspaper. Write an article on a competition that recently took place in your town or city. Give the following information:  The kind of competition.  The aim of the competition.  When and where it took place.  The outcome of the competition. You can describe a sporting, cultural or any other competition. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 80 Copyright reserved