# English FAL Grade 12 P3 NSC November 2018 Question Paper > Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2018, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-nov-2018/d75b325c-c99a-48b0-bc24-232d12b96bfb - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2018 - Exam period: NSC November 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 NSC November 2018 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-nov-2018/d75b325c-c99a-48b0-bc24-232d12b96bfb) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2018 · 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 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 NOVEMBER 2018 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/November 2018 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. 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 3 DBE/November 2018 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 Everything was going according to plan when … • 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 Everything was going according to plan when … [50] 1.2 'We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.' – Nelson Mandela [50] 1.3 Hidden treasure [50] 1.4 'Go for it now. The future is promised to no-one.' – Dr Wayne Dyer [50] 1.5 You do not need someone else's approval to feel good about yourself. [50] 1.6 Beyond these walls [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: Equinox, April/May 2018] [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 4 DBE/November 2018 NSC 1.7.2 [Source: Private Edition, Issue 39, 2018] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 5 DBE/November 2018 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 DIALOGUE. • Pay particular attention to format, language and register. • Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 DIALOGUE Your older sister wants to leave university without completing her studies to follow a career as an actress. You have decided to talk to her about her decision. Write the dialogue that takes place between you and your sister. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] 2.2 OBITUARY A learner in your class has passed away. The principal of your school has asked you to write an obituary, paying tribute to him/her. Write the obituary. [30] 2.3 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Members of your community would like to promote recycling. They have asked you to write an article for publication in your community newspaper, on how recycling can be done at home. Write the article. [30] 2.4 FORMAL LETTER You recently purchased an item of clothing on sale at a department store. You later discovered that the garment was damaged. The store refuses to exchange the item because it was bought on sale. Write a letter to the manager of the store, expressing your dissatisfaction with their refusal to exchange the garment. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 6 DBE/November 2018 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 FLYER. • Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 FLYER The elderly in your community require assistance with shopping and other chores. You have decided to create a flyer for distribution in your community, offering your services to the elderly. Write the content of the flyer. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20] 3.2 DIARY ENTRIES You have decided to work overseas and must inform your family about your decision. Write TWO diary entries expressing how you felt. One entry must reflect how you felt BEFORE and the other AFTER you informed them of your decision. [20] 3.3 DIRECTIONS Your neighbour needs to visit a new clinic that has been built in your area. Write the directions that he/she will need to get to the clinic from his/her home. You must include landmarks, distances and specific directions in your response. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. 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