# English FAL Grade 12 Paper 3 NSC June 2022 Question Paper > Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the NSC June Exam 2022, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-may-june-2022/8350d3d5-0e2a-4fb1-8623-2e68501a8969 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2022 - Exam period: NSC June 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 Paper 3 NSC June 2022 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-may-june-2022/8350d3d5-0e2a-4fb1-8623-2e68501a8969) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2022 · 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 SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/ NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 2022 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ hours This question paper consists of 6 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 2 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 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 and handed in. 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 English First Additional Language/P3 3 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 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, e.g. 1.1 I will never forget what my neighbour did.  Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.6.1, 1.6.2 OR 1.6.3.  Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section. 1.1 I will never forget what my neighbour did. [50] 1.2 Family treasures [50] 1.3 Small things make the biggest difference. [50] 1.4 Rules are important in society. [50] 1.5 'When you have confidence, you can do anything.' – Sloane Stevens [50] 1.6 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.6.1, 1.6.2 OR 1.6.3) and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen. 1.6.1 [Source: shutterstock.com] [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 4 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 1.6.2 [Source: www.google.images.com] [50] 1.6.3 [Source: www.google.images.com] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 5 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 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, e.g. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER.  Pay particular attention to format, language and register.  Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER Your friend has just been offered part-time employment as a clerk at a local company. Write a letter in which you congratulate your friend on his/her appointment. [30] 2.2 E-MAIL You are planning to visit a local museum with your friends. You have decided to send an e-mail to the manager, enquiring about what the museum has to offer. Write the e-mail to the manager of the museum. [30] 2.3 OBITUARY Your aunt, who was a leader in the community, has recently passed away. Your family has asked you to write an obituary, paying tribute to her. Write the obituary. [30] 2.4 SPEECH The principal of your former school has noticed that today's learners focus only on their cellphones during breaks and ignore each other. He/She has invited you, as the former chairperson of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL), to address the learners on this matter. Write the speech that you will present to the learners. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 6 DBE/2022 SC/NSC 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, e.g. 3.1 POSTER.  Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 POSTER Your family has decided to start a vegetable garden in the community. You would like other community members to become involved in this project. The vegetables will be donated to a local school. Write the content of a poster that will inform the community of how to become involved in this project. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20] 3.2 SHORT TEXT MESSAGE You have just written your first Grade 12 examination paper. You wish to share your experience with your cousin who helped you during your examination preparation. Write the short text message that you will send to your cousin. NOTE: Avoid using slang in your message. [20] 3.3 DIRECTIONS A delivery company has a parcel for you. The manager of this company has called you, requesting directions from the local community hall to your home. Write the directions that you will give to the manager. Your response must include landmarks, distances in kilometres and specific directions. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. 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