English Fal Grade 12 P3 NSC November 2013 Question Paper (Eng)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 NOVEMBER 2013 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ hours This question paper consists of 8 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 2 DBE/November 2013 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 Text – Transactional/Referential/Informational (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. Plan (e.g. a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words), edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE the answer. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. Neatly cross out ALL planning. 7. You are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on SECTION A, 40 minutes on SECTION B and 30 minutes on SECTION C. 8. Number each response as the topics are numbered in this question paper. 9. Write down the title/heading of each response. Give your own title/heading if one has not been provided. NOTE: The title/heading must NOT be included when doing a word count. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 3 DBE/November 2013 NSC SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1 • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length (1 to 1½ pages) on ONE of the following topics. • Write down the number and title of your essay correctly, for example 1.1 Those were the days! • Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR QUESTION 1.7.2. • You are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on this section. 1.1 Those were the days! [50] 1.2 I finally found the courage to make that decision. NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in your essay. [50] 1.3 South Africa is truly an amazing country. [50] 1.4 Moments before the final Grade 12 examination results are released [50] 1.5 Your present circumstances will determine your future. Do you agree? [50] 1.6 Do South African children have suitable role models? Discuss your views. [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 4 DBE/November 2013 NSC 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: Vision, October 2012] [50] 1.7.2 [Source: Discovery, September 2012] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 5 DBE/November 2013 NSC SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2 • Choose ONE of the following transactional writing tasks. • The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length (about 12 to 15 lines). • Write down the number and the title/heading of the text you have chosen to write, for example 2.1 FORMAL LETTER. • Pay particular attention to the following: – Format – Language – Register – Audience • You are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FORMAL LETTER The manager of a local business has sponsored your first year of studies at a tertiary institution. Write a letter of gratitude to him/her, making reference to your field and place of study. [30] 2.2 INTERVIEW You recently completed a course in marketing and have been shortlisted for a job interview. Write out the interview that takes place between you and the marketing manager of the company where you applied. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 6 DBE/November 2013 NSC 2.3 FORMAL REPORT You are a member of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) at your school. The RCL attended a leadership course at a nature reserve. Your principal has asked for a report on the highlights of the trip. Write out the formal report that you will submit to the principal. [30] 2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE Like most teenagers, you are interested in the latest fashion trends. The editor of a teen magazine has asked you to write an article on the fashion trends of 2013. Write out your article. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 7 DBE/November 2013 NSC SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT – TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL QUESTION 3 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text. • The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length (about 8 to 10 lines). • Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT. • You are advised to spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT Write the text of an advertisement which can be used with the picture below. The advertisement should promote any ONE product, company, service or event. You should include all relevant information in your advertisement. [Adapted from Go, October 2012] NOTE: Do not reproduce the picture or include other illustrations. [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 8 DBE/November 2013 NSC 3.2 DIARY ENTRIES Your family will soon be celebrating an important cultural occasion. Write out TWO diary entries, describing your thoughts and feelings before and after the event. [20] 3.3 INSTRUCTIONS You are the manager of a shop. You are going on holiday for one week. Write out a set of instructions for the person who is going to be in charge in your absence, explaining his/her duties. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved