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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2019
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2½ hours
*ENGFA3*
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English FAL Grade 12 P3 Eastern Cape Mock 2019 QP
Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2019, 8 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
English Fal · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2019 · English. Question paper, 8 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: Essay (50)
SECTION B: Longer Transactional Text (30)
SECTION C: Shorter Transactional Text (20)
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), 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:
• 80 minutes on SECTION A
• 40 minutes on SECTION B
• 30 minutes on SECTION C
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
9. Give each response a suitable title/heading.
10. Do NOT consider the title/heading when doing a word count.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 3
SECTION A: ESSAY
QUESTION 1
• Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following
topics.
• Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen correctly, for
example 1.1 My enemy has become my friend and …
• Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.
• Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.
1.1 My enemy has become my friend and … [50]
1.2 Possibilities for me in the future [50]
1.3 Unbelievable! [50]
1.4 Doing what is right is not always popular. [50]
1.5 ‘You cannot change the past, but you can make a difference now.’
– Avis J. Williams. [50]
1.6 Security cameras tend to violate privacy. [50]
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
[Source: googlepictures.com] [50]
OR
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4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019)
1.7.2
[Source: googlepictures.com] [50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2019) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 5
SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 2
• Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts.
• The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length.
• Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for
example: 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER.
• Pay particular attention to format, language and register.
• Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.
2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER
You borrowed a textbook from a friend who lives very far from you. He/She had
already returned home when you realised that you had not returned the book
to him/her.
Write a letter to your friend in which you apologise for your mistake and explain
how you are going to send the textbook back to him/her. [30]
2.2 DIALOGUE
Your sister has expressed her intention to join a girls’ soccer team, but your
father/mother is not happy with her decision. Your sister has asked you to
speak to your father/mother.
Write the conversation that took place between you and your father/mother.
NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30]
2.3 OBITUARY
Your best friend has passed away after a short illness. His/her family has
asked you to write the obituary.
Write the obituary to inform others about his/her death. You must also pay
tribute to him/her. [30]
2.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
There was a service delivery protest in your city. Public property such as
government offices, vehicles were damaged.
Write a newspaper article in which you express your dissatisfaction with the
behaviour of the protesters. Also show why it is not necessary to engage in
unacceptable behaviour when protesting. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
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6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2019)
SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 3
• Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text.
• The body of your response should be between 80 and 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 and your classmates want to raise funds to buy matric tracksuits. You
have decided to sell some items.
Write out the flyer in which you describe in detail the items you are going to
sell.
NOTE: No marks are awarded for drawings or illustrations. [20]
3.2 DIARY ENTRIES
You have recently been elected as the chairperson of your local cultural club.
You have to deliver an acceptance speech.
Write TWO diary entries in which you express how you felt BEFORE and
AFTER delivering your speech. [20]
3.3 DIRECTIONS
Your friend who stays in another city wants to visit your local Youth Centre in
your town.
Write out the directions from the bus terminus in your town to the Youth Centre.
You must include landmarks, approximate distances and specific directions in
your response.
NOTE: No marks are awarded for drawings or illustrations. [20]
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 100
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