# English FAL Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC November 2016 Memo

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- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2016
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
- Paper: 1
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 10

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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                    GRADE 12

                     ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1

                                 NOVEMBER 2016

                                  MEMORANDUM

MARKS: 80

                        This memorandum consists of 10 pages.

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English First Additional Language/P1           2                         DBE/November 2016
                                       NSC – Memorandum

INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS

1.        Candidates are required to answer ALL the questions.

2.        This memorandum has been finalised at a memorandum discussion session
          at DBE at which all provinces were represented. Any omissions or queries
          should be referred to Chief Markers/Analytical Moderators/Internal
          Moderators at marking centres. All protocol must be followed.

3.        Candidates' responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.

MARKING THE COMPREHENSION

•     Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect spelling and language errors in
      responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the
      meaning/understanding. (Errors must still be indicated.)

•     If a candidate uses words from a language other than the one being examined,
      disregard those words, and if the answer still makes sense, do not penalise.
      However, if a word from another language is used in a text and required in an
      answer, this will be acceptable.

•     For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or I
      AGREE/I DISAGREE. The reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be
      considered.

•     When one-word answers are required and the candidate gives a whole sentence,
      mark correct provided that the correct word is underlined/ highlighted.

•     When two/three facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first
      two/three.

•     Accept dialectal variations.

•     For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the
      correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full.

•     NOTE: Relevant and coherent quotations from the passage are acceptable.

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English First Additional Language/P1           3                           DBE/November 2016
                                       NSC – Memorandum

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

1.1       South Africans believe that it is fine to eat fast foods. 
          South Africans believe that too much attention/emphasis is placed on eating
          healthily. 
          They think food that is good for you, cannot taste good. 

          NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above answers.                                             (2)

1.2       World Action on Salt and Health (WASH). 
          Heart and Stroke Foundation (of South Africa).                                        (2)

1.3       'international'                                                                       (1)

1.4       These are the established/popular brands that sell/serve quick meals/junk
          food. 

                                               OR

          The companies/franchises/restaurants that sell the most prepared/
          processed meals.                                                                      (2)

1.5       The studies found that South Africa's popular fast food outlets produce meals
          for children that have among the highest salt content in the world. Salt
          contributes to diseases like high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks and
          kidney failure. Therefore, South Africans must take the survey seriously so
          action can be taken in this regard.
          NOTE: Accept other suitable responses provided that they are grounded in
                    the text. A candidate can score 1or 2 marks for an answer that is not
                    well-substantiated.                                                          (3)

1.6       KFC
          McDonald's
          Burger King
          Subway 

          NOTE:      Accept any TWO of the above answers.                                        (2)

1.7       The salt contentof the chicken nugget meal sold in South Africa is
          considerably higher than the same meal sold in the United Kingdom.                    (2)

1.8       The Department of Health asked fast food outlets to use less salt in their
          meals. 
          Regulations were put in place to reduce salt content in fast food meals. 
          Legislation to reduce salt in fast foods was signed. 
          They took the matter to parliament. 

          NOTE:      Accept any TWO of the above answers.                                        (2)

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English First Additional Language/P1           4                              DBE/November 2016
                                       NSC – Memorandum

1.9       Fast foods in the UK and the USA are lower in salt content.Their legislation
          regulating salt content in meals was enforced earlier.                                    (2)

1.10      B/ compulsory                                                                             (1)

1.11      Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

          Yes. Readers are made aware of the dangers of too much salt intake
          especially at fast food outlets. The information in the passage will prompt
          them to become more health conscious.

                                              AND/OR

          No. Readers have become accustomed to unhealthy habits and it will be
          difficult for them to change their ways. There is little evidence in the passage
          which will persuade readers to stop eating fast food.

          NOTE: Accept other suitable responses provided that they are grounded in
                the text. A candidate can score 1 or 2 marks for an answer that is not
                well-substantiated.                                                                  (3)

1.12      Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

          The word pinch refers to a small amount of salt which is what the passage is
          about; we should therefore reduce our salt intake.

                                              AND/OR

          'Pinch' suggests a little salt. The passage is all about excessive salt intake.

          NOTE: Accept other suitable responses provided that they are grounded in
                the text. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-
                substantiated. Accept answers that relate the passage to the
                idiom 'a pinch of salt'.                                                             (2)

1.13      A weather / meteorological/climatic report / a weather forecast /a long term
          weather forecast/expected weather for a week (for Mbombela).                               (1)

1.14      It will be cloudier on Saturday.The picture of the clouds is larger for
          Saturday than for Friday/The picture of the sun is smaller for Saturday.

                                                 OR

          It will be brighter on Friday than on Saturday. The picture of the clouds is
          smaller for Friday/The picture of the sun is bigger for Friday.                           (2)

1.15      Monday                                                                                     (1)

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English First Additional Language/P1           5                         DBE/November 2016
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1.16      Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

          The visuals convey clearly what the weather will be on each day. /The reader
          can easily see each day's weather. Thus the message of the text is accurate.

                                               OR

          The temperatures and the visuals do not correspond for each day. For
          example, a low temperature of 21 and the high temperature of 28 both have
          the same visual without any variations. In contrast, the two days with the
          same temperature of 23 degrees have visuals that vary. This can be
          misleading and so, does not convey the message of the text accurately.

          NOTE: Accept other suitable responses provided that they are grounded in
                the text. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-
                substantiated.                                                                  (2)

                                                                  TOTAL SECTION A:              30

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English First Additional Language/P1           6                            DBE/November 2016
                                       NSC – Memorandum

SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

The following points form the answer to the question:

                QUOTATIONS                                         FACTS
                                                   (NOTE: Candidates may phrase the
                                                             facts differently.)
1.   'It is important to repair or replace 1.    Fix leaking pipes / replace damaged
     damaged water connections and               washers.
     washers to stop all leaks.'
2.   'Filling a tub to take a bath uses     2.   Take a shower instead of a bath.
     double the amount of water than
     when one uses a shower.'
3.   'A dual flush toilet system needs      3.   Use a dual flush toilet system rather than
     far less water than the tank                a tank system.
     system.'
4.   'Water harvesting involves the         4.   Collect rainwater to substitute or
     collection of rainwater from gutters        complement your regular source of water.
     into a tank. This water can replace
     or supplement the main source of
     water when necessary.'
5.   'The grey water system entails         5.   Recycle water from the bathroom for use
     diverting water mainly from the             in the garden.
     bathroom into a tank. This water
     can be utilised in the garden.'
6.   'Pay attention to the kinds of trees   6.   Choose trees and plants that do not
     and plants that you have in your            require much water for your garden./
     garden as some consume more                 Indigenous plants need less water than
     water than others, especially               exotic ones.
     those that are not indigenous.'

7.   'When you have to make a cup of 7.          Boil only the quantity of water you need
     tea or coffee, boil only the                (when making a hot beverage).
     required amount of water.'
8.   'We waste water when we leave 8.            Use a container when brushing your teeth
     the tap running while brushing our          or washing dishes./
     teeth or washing dishes. However,           Do not wash dishes or brush your teeth
     using a jug or dish will help               under running water.
     conserve water.'

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English First Additional Language/P1           7                       DBE/November 2016
                                       NSC – Memorandum

MARKING THE SUMMARY

The summary should be marked as follows:

•   Mark allocation:
    o 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)
    o 3 marks for language
    o Total marks: 10

•   Distribution of language marks when candidate has not quoted verbatim:
    o 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
    o 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
    o 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks

•   Distribution of language marks when candidate has quoted verbatim:
    o 6–7 quotes: award no language mark
    o 1–5 quotes: award 1 language mark

NOTE:
• Format: Even if the summary is presented in the incorrect format, it must be
            assessed.
• Word count:
  o Markers are required to verify the number of words used.
  o Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of words
     used or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly.
  o If the word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the stipulated
     upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary.

                                                               TOTAL SECTION B:              10

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English First Additional Language/P1           8                             DBE/November 2016
                                       NSC – Memorandum

SECTION C: LANGUAGE

NOTE:

• One-word answers must be marked correct even if the spelling is incorrect, unless
  the error changes the meaning of the word.
• In full-sentence answers, incorrect spelling should be penalised if the error is in the
  language structure being tested.
• Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/as
  per instructions.

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

3.1       People who suffer from allergies or hay fever./Parents whose children suffer
          from allergies.                                                                           (1)

3.2       One can ask one's pharmacist/chemist about a product that will keep allergies
          away./ Buy/Use products from Dr Reddy’s/the brand that keeps allergies
          away.                                                                                     (1)

3.3       Visual: The picture of a film strip./The scary font resembling that which is used
          to advertise horror movies./The scary pictures of the cat/pollen.

          Verbal: The suspenseful language: 'It lurks…', 'It hides…and waits …', 'Get
          the tissues ready for …' /'Starts 1 September' resembles the opening date of
          a movie.                                                                                  (2)

3.4       To create suspense for what is to follow./To show that the sentence above the
          picture will continue below the picture.                                                  (1)

3.5       Laboratory

          NOTE: Do not penalise for the omission of the initial capital letter.                      (1)

3.6       The onset/start of spring/ the date on which the products will be available
          when allergies/hay fever begin(s)/pollen is released.                                     (2)

3.7       Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

          It is effective because the advertiser makes use of horror movie techniques to
          show that allergies might be serious for some people.

                                              AND/OR

          It is not effective because the product is not clearly mentioned./ It is not
          effective because not everyone would associate a cat with allergies, thus the
          message of the advertisement will be lost.

          NOTE:      The above are merely examples. A candidate can score 1 mark for
                     an answer that is not well-substantiated.                                       (2)
                                                                                                     [10]

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English First Additional Language/P1            9                           DBE/November 2016
                                        NSC – Memorandum

QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON

4.1       4.1.1         In the garden/outside/ along the fence between the two houses.           (1)

          4.1.2         Blondie stares at the lawnmower/ leans forward/ with her hands on
                        her hips/. The lawnmower is not being operated by anyone. 

                        NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above answers.                                (1)

          4.1.3         Power switch/starter of the lawnmower.
                        The husband/Dagwood/the man.                                             (2)

4.2       isn't it/ is it not                                                                     (1)

4.3       C/hammock                                                                               (1)

4.4       His mouth is wide open.
          The letter 'Z' (is written in large, bold font).
          His arm is hanging down limply.

          NOTE:       Accept any TWO of the above answers.                                        (2)

4.5       Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

          Yes. She does not get angry. She probably knows her husband and that he
          will attend to the lawn later.

                                                AND/OR

          No. Dagwood shirks his duty to mow the lawn. She should have been angry.

          NOTE: The above are merely examples. A candidate can score 1 mark for
                an answer that is not well-substantiated.                                         (2)
                                                                                                  [10]

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English First Additional Language/P1           10                            DBE/November 2016
                                        NSC – Memorandum

QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

5.1       5.1.1       (a)   they're/they are                                                (1)
                      (b)   safe                                                            (1)
                      (c)   of                                                              (1)
                      (d)   Keeping/for                                                     (1)

          5.1.2       collection/pile/set/stack                                             (1)

          5.1.3       Are you right to hesitate?                                            (1)

          5.1.4       B/alliteration                                                        (1)

          5.1.5       She said that the next day/following day she would spend the
                      day at the beach.

                                                        OR

                      She said that shewould spend the next day/following dayat
                      the beach.

                      NOTE: Award ONE mark for each underlined change and ONE
                            mark for correct punctuation.                                    (4)

          5.1.6       Serious damage can be caused by heat.                                 (1)

          5.1.7       Accept a suitable response e.g.

                      He presented his case in court.                                       (1)

          5.1.8       dangers/hazards/threats/risks                                         (1)

5.2       5.2.1       I                                                                     (1)

          5.2.2       unimportant/insignificant/trivial/minor/immaterial                    (1)

          5.2.3       National Eye Care Awareness Month will take place until 18
                      October.                                                              (1)

          5.2.4       It is (worth making the time to take proper care of your eyes.)       (1)

          5.2.5       Make your eye health a priority.                                      (1)

          5.2.6       healthier                                                             (1)

                                                                     TOTAL SECTION C:        40
                                                                        GRAND TOTAL:         80

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