# English FAL Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape June 2014 QP > Grade 12 English FAL Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape June 2014, 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p1-qp-june-2014/9c6bef9e-122a-4bd7-9dc5-4462b1b2eb7e - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2014 - Exam period: Eastern Cape June - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [English FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/english-fal) › [English FAL Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape June 2014 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p1-qp-june-2014/9c6bef9e-122a-4bd7-9dc5-4462b1b2eb7e) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape June · 2014 · English. Question paper, 16 pages. 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Answer ALL the questions. 3. Read ALL the instructions carefully. 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 5. Leave a line in between answers. 6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 7. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction. 8. Write neatly and legibly. 9. Use the following time frames as a guideline: SECTION A: 50 minutes SECTION B: 25 minutes SECTION C: 45 minutes Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 3 June 2014 Common Test NSC SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 Read BOTH TEXTS A and B and answer the set questions. TEXT A I am living my purpose 1. Itumeleng Sekhu (26) was only a baby when she was disfigured after being 1 burnt in an accident. Itumeleng was asleep in a bedroom when a lighted candle fell and her clothes caught fire. She was only 11 months old at the time. Family members who were in the sitting area saw the smoke, and when her mother went to look where it was coming from, she found her baby daughter on fire. 5 2. The little girl was rushed to hospital where she stayed for a long time because of the seriousness of her wounds. A guardian angel, in the guise of a Professor Scholts, took her to a private hospital for treatment, never asking for a cent for her specialist medical care. 10 3. Since the accident, Itumeleng has undergone more than 100 surgical procedures. Her right ear was burnt off, and had to be rebuilt using skin from other parts of her body. Her nose was open and her mouth leaked when she ate, because there was a hole in it. Part of her right hand had to be amputated. For three years, Itumeleng lived on liquids and was in High Care section of the hospital. In spite of everything the doctors did, she was scarred for life. 15 Unfortunately, her father could possibly not bear to see his daughter like that, and he left them. 4. At the age of nine she realized that she was not like other children. Children at school teased her mercilessly, calling her names such as ‘fried chicken’, ‘nandos’, and braaied meat such that she tried to kill herself. At the age of 15, 20 when she looked at her friends dating, she attempted to commit suicide again. She would wake up disappointed that she was still alive. She was angry with God for allowing her to be burnt at such a young age but her mother told her that God loved her. She usually avoided going to church, as she avoided being seen, but on one occasion she went with her mother who had persuaded her. Whilst in 25 church, a child saw her and ran crying to her own mother. This triggered Itumeleng’s third unsuccessful suicide attempt. 5. She however, excelled at school and she became popular with other kids and her teachers as she raked in countless academic awards. Her older sister, who has since passed on, would style her hair and put lipstick on her. This positive 30 response affirmed her worth in her own eyes. After matric, she went off to University of Johannesburg to pursue a media course. But life at varsity was unbearable because of people always staring at her. Her first roommate moved out, which crushed her. She stopped attending lectures, and her results suffered. 35   Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 4 June 2014 Common Test NSC   6. She decided to give life her best shot and went to church again. The pastor talked about living one’s life with a purpose. He said, “No matter what has happened in your life, God has a purpose and He wants to turn your past into a testimony”. The message resonated with her and helped her find her inner 40 peace. She resolved to turn her life around and continued attending lectures ignoring all the stares. 7. After leaving varsity, Itumeleng became an intern for the One Gospel Show and Friends Like These. She later worked as producer for Sound Revival with DJ Sbu of Metro FM, and for Sacred Space presented by Thami Ngubeni. 45 8. Itumeleng is now a confident young woman who has accepted her situation. Despite the disfiguring injuries she suffered, Itumeleng has learnt to love herself and live her purpose in life. She has learnt to accept herself the way she is. In 2013, she approached Dove (the soap brand), telling them that she used their products and suggesting that they make her their ambassador. They agreed. 50 Now she speaks to schools communicating the message of what beauty really means, and encouraging others in her situation to find purpose and live their lives. Burn victims, she believes, need to know they are not here for approval by others, but to fulfill a purpose. [Adapted from Move Magazine, 2 April 2014] NOTE: When answering the questions, use your words as far as possible, unless you are asked for a quotation. x For multiple-choice questions, write only the question and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 1.1.1 Explain how the accident that left Itumeleng disfigured occurred. (2) 1.1.2 Where was her mother when the accident occurred? (1) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. 1.2.1 Professor Scholts is referred to as a guardian angel. Give TWO reasons to support this view. (2) 1.2.2 Write down FOUR points to describe the severity of Itumeleng's injuries. (4) 1.2.3 Quote a word which suggests that the writer of this passage is not sure of the real reason for Itumeleng’s father to desert his family. (1) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 5 June 2014 Common Test NSC 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.3.1 How many times did Itumeleng try to kill herself? (1) 1.3.2 Do you think it is fair for Itumeleng to think of killing herself or hating God? Discuss your view. (2) 1.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down ONLY the question number (1.4) and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. The children at school finally stopped teasing her because … A. she was popular. B. they sympathised with her situation. C. she was loved by teachers. D. she was very clever. (1) 1.5 Mention TWO ways in which she was prejudiced at the university. (2) 1.6 Explain what finally assisted Itumeleng to cope with all the pressure that was caused by her appearance. (2) 1.7 Of all the jobs that Itumeleng has done, which one do you regard as the bravest of them all? Why? (2) 1.8 Refer to the title of the passage “I am living my purpose”. In what way do you think Itumeleng is living her purpose? (2) 1.9 Refer to the passage as a whole. What is the overall message of this passage? (2) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 6 June 2014 Common Test NSC TEXT B Our dedicated staff are now driving offices closer to you At the Department of Labour, we believe in service. That is why we have a network of labour centres across the country, as points of contacts with our clients. To improve on this, we now have mobile labour centres: moving offices that will reach rural and outlying communities, so that they also can access services such as claiming for Unemployment Insurance (UIF), compensation benefits, registration of workseekers, or simply get information about labour laws and worker rights. The Department of Labour: Working for You NOTE: When answering the questions, use your own words as far as possible, unless you are asked for a quotation. 1.10 Mention ONE service that is offered by the Department of Labour. (1) 1.11 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down only the question number (1.11) and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. The Department of Labour is a/an … A. non-governmental organisation. B. political organisation. C. government unit. D. organisation started by a political party. (1) 1.12 In what way does the picture support the message in the text? (2) 1.13 Do you think registration of work seekers helps in reducing unemployment in any way? Discuss your view? (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 7 June 2014 Common Test NSC SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2 You are chairperson of a debating society in your school. Prepare a talk in which you train your fellow members on the art of public speaking. Read the passage (TEXT C) below and write a list of SEVEN main points for inclusion in your list. 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. Use your OWN words. 5. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your summary. TEXT C THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING 1. One must get the right attitude. Don’t think of public speaking as a chore, think of it as a privilege. The fact that you have been chosen to make a speech is a measure that one has confidence in you. You can’t busk it in front of more than two people. You need to be properly prepared, which means that you need to get your speech in the right order, either chronologically or logically. You must practise the speech or presentation out loud on a colleague or a friend. Try to get a smooth delivery. 2. Remember, whether it’s a presentation or a speech, either way you are selling. This is not a polite chat, but a forceful delivery of facts and ideas. Don’t look down, stand up with your shoulders back and look out to the audience. Focus on a spot in the middle of the audience. The subject matter and the occasion will determine whether you invite people to ask questions or not. Most public speakers advocate the use of humour, where appropriate. You wouldn’t crack a joke about HIV/Aids for instance. The best way is to pepper humour throughout your speech and not tell jokes. 3. Male speakers often make the mistake of patronising the women in the audience by saying something like, “It’s great to see so many women in the audience and I must say you’re all looking very attractive indeed”, which turns women right off. If you hurry you’ll get breathless and it will sound like you’ve got a train to catch and need to get your speech over with, as fast as possible. Try to pace yourself and get into a nice rhythm of delivery. Pauses can be frightening, but make the pause work for you. 4. Avoid phrases like “you know”. They don’t know unless you tell them. Avoid repeating yourself. Once you find yourself covering the same ground and using phrases like “as I said before” then it’s time to wrap up. 5. No matter how interesting the subject, or how well you’re doing, you need to know when to stop. Just because it’s going well doesn’t mean you have to take an extra half an hour. The audience can very quickly go from friendly to hostile if you overstay your welcome. At the end, don’t just grab your notes, and make a run for it as fast as possible. Thank the audience for listening. It’s a nice touch to flatter them a bit and tell them that they were a pleasure to talk to. [Adapted from INHOUSE CLUB Magazine, January 2014] TOTAL SECTION B: 10 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 8 June 2014 Common Test NSC SECTION C: LANGUAGE QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT Study the following advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the set questions. TEXT D  NOTE: When answering the questions, use your own words as far as possible, unless you are asked for a quotation. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 9 June 2014 Common Test NSC 3.1 Identify the slogan in the advertisement. (1) 3.2 What purpose is being served by the inclusion of the picture of the woman? Give TWO statements. (2) 3.3 Choose the correct answer from the following options. Write down ONLY the question number (3.3) and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. One of the following modes of communication CANNOT be used to get nformation i about the advertised product: A. Twitter B. Facebook C. Email D. Website (1) 3.4 Give TWO reasons why has the advertiser included the words SLIMMING “ SUCCESS SINCE 1995”. (2) 3.5 This advertisement does not fully claim that it is a slimming product. Quote TWO other means of losing weight suggested in the advertisement. (2) 3.6 Do you think a warning about the dangers of continuous use of this product should have been included? Give a reason for your answer. (2) [10] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 10 June 2014 Common Test NSC 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  NOTE: The characters in this cartoon can simply be referred to as ‘the man’ and ‘the woman’. 4.1 Refer to Frame 1. 4.1.1 State THREE ways in which the cartoonist depicts that the woman is stressed. (3) 4.1.2 Why do you think the words “MOM” are written in bold? (1) 4.2 Refer to Frame 2. How does the man’s body language convey that he is relaxed? (2) 4.3 “FWOMP” is a … A. sound of noise made by children. B. sound made by the nagging wife. C. sound made by the pillow. D. sound made by something falling. (1) 4.4 Refer to Frame 3. What do you think has happened to the man? (1) 4.5 Do you think the role of disciplining children should rest entirely with women? Discuss your view. (2) [10] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 11 June 2014 Common Test NSC QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 5.1 Read the following (TEXT F), which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. TEXT F ALL SMILES 1. “Why do you spend your free time volunteering?” is a question I’m often asked. My answer is simple: I want too use my time to help others, not just myself. When a friend who works for Operation Smile showed me her photographs, I immediately knew I want to get involved. It’s a non-profit organisation that provision free surgeries to repair deformities, for children. Because I’m not a medical professional, I joined as an 5 electronic medical records volunteer, for which no specific qualification is needed. 2. The work resonated with me, my face was damaged in a car accident when I was 15. I had to undergo a plastic surgery. Operation smiles pays for volunteers’ flights, breakfasts and accommodation, and it gives them the option of staying on to explore. 10 3. I joined a five day mission to mount Frere in the Eastern Cape. There I comforted a 16 year-old girl, Nosipho who was weeping uncontrollably because her family couldn’t be with her for the operation. I told her how my parents were unable to be with me after my plastic surgery when I was a teenager. “This is a co-incident of a kind and needs to be noted for future references,” said the supervisor. 15 4. Volunteering has transformed my life and I feel more free to express my emotions. I cry when I am moved by something, whereas in the past I wasn’t comfortable doing this. I’m continue touched by ways human beings show their support for others, and I feel blessed to be part of something special. 20 [Adapted from the Oprah magazine, March 2011] 5.1.1 Rewrite the following question in the reported speech: “Why do you spend your free time volunteering?” he asked. (2) 5.1.2 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences: (a) I want too use my time to help others. (1) (b) When a friend who works for Operation Smile showed me her photographs, I immediately knew I want to get involved. (1) (c) It’s a non-profit organisation that provision free surgeries to repair deformities. (1) (d) I’m continue touched by ways human beings show their support. (1) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 12 June 2014 Common Test NSC 5.1.3 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence using the words: neither … nor No specific qualification was needed for being a volunteer. No experience was needed for being a volunteer. (2) 5.1.4 Identify a verb in the following sentence. Volunteering transformed my life. (1) 5.1.5 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form: I feel blessed to be part of a volunteering programme. (1) 5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the plural form: I’m not a medical professional, I joined as an electronic medical records volunteer. (2) 5.1.7 Rewrite the following sentence in passive voice: Operation Smile has transformed people’s lives. (2) [14] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 13 June 2014 Common Test NSC 5.2 Study the following text (TEXT G), and answer the set questions. TEXT G  [Source: The Oprah Magazine, March 2011] 5.2.1 Change the following sentence into a tag question: A regular workout is good for your body. (1) 5.2.2 Write down the antonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: Music activates the frontal lobe of your brain. (1) 5.2.3 Give the correct form of word in bracket: Listening to music while exercising is the (good) thing to do. (1) 5.2.4 Rewrite the following sentence in the past tense: Ronald Abvajee recommends inthegym.net for workout playlists. (1) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language P1 14 June 2014 Common Test NSC 5.2.5 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down ONLY the question number (5.2.5) and the letter (A – D) of the correct answer. Rihanna is good ... music. A. in B. at C. on D. with (1) 5.2.6 Choose the correct answer from the brackets: An apple tree has a beautiful (flour/flower). 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