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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2021
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2½ hours
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English FAL Grade 12 P3 Eastern Cape Mock 2021 QP
Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2021, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
English Fal · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2021 · English. Question paper, 6 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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- 2021
- Exam period
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2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
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 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:
• 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 where required.
10. Do NOT consider the title/heading when doing a word count.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2021) 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 I will remember him/her forever.
• Give your ESSAY a suitable title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.
• Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.
1.1 I will remember him/her forever. [50]
1.2 Then I realised … [50]
1.3 Adulthood is knocking at my door. [50]
1.4 Punishment [50]
1.5 Can anyone be above the law? [50]
1.6 “Don’t be afraid to start over [again]. It’s a chance to build something better
this time.” – Anonymous [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]
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OR
1.7.2
[Source: //www.countryliving.com] [50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2021) 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 FORMAL LETTER
• Pay particular attention to format, language and register.
• Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.
2.1 FORMAL LETTER
You recently bought a very expensive pair of shoes from a popular shop. You
found the shoes to be faulty. Then you returned them for an exchange or
refund. The shop assistant refused to do the exchange or refund you.
Write a letter to the manager in which you complain about the shoes and the
unfair treatment by the shop assistant. [30]
2.2 INTERVIEW
A famous fashion designer who is a former learner from your school is visiting
your hometown/town. You have been asked to interview him/her. The
interview will be published in your local newspaper.
Write out the interview.
NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30]
2.3 OBITUARY
A disabled person whom you had befriended has passed away suddenly.
Your friend was very special to people. You have been asked to write an
obituary in his/her honour. You must also pay tribute to him/her.
Write the obituary. [30]
2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Gender-based violence has become a huge problem in our society. Many
people are silent victims, especially women and children.
Write an article in which you give advice to readers on how to break the silence
and how to protect potential victims from the curse of gender-based violence. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
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6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 3
• Choose ONE of the following topics and write a shorter 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 DIARY ENTRIES
• Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.
3.1 DIARY ENTRIES
Recently you visited a favourite family member living in a city far away from
you. You had to travel by air, and it was your first flight which was two hours
long.
Write TWO diary entries. The first entry must indicate how you felt BEFORE
you boarded the aeroplane and the second entry must indicate how you felt
AFTER the aeroplane landed. [20]
3.2 ADVERTISEMENT
You belong to an organisation that is passionate about developing small
business skills. The organisation plans to have a market day in your
community.
Design the advertisement that will be placed in your local newspaper for the
event.
NOTE: No marks are awarded for drawings or illustrations. [20]
3.3 DIRECTIONS
Your school has decided to celebrate the achievements of learners in sports.
As a member of the planning committee, you have to give directions to invited
guests attending this event.
Write the directions that guests will follow from the entry to your town and to
your school.
You must include landmarks, 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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