# 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. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-gr12-qp-sept2021/64f55d79-bdfa-416b-b8cf-f09557f788b0 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2021 - Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam - Paper: 3 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 6 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 P3 Eastern Cape Mock 2021 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-gr12-qp-sept2021/64f55d79-bdfa-416b-b8cf-f09557f788b0) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2021 · English. Question paper, 6 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2021 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ hours This question paper consists of 6 pages. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (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] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021) OR 1.7.2 [Source: //www.countryliving.com] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 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. 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