English FAL Grade 12 P3 Eastern Cape Mock 2013 QP

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Province of the EASTERN CAPE EDUCATION NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2013 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ hours *ENGFA3* This question paper consists of 9 pages.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (SEPTEMBER 2013) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper has THREE sections. SECTION A: Essay (50) SECTION B: Longer Transactional Texts (30) SECTION C: Shorter Texts (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 (such as key words, mind mapping etc.), edit and proofread your work. The plan MUST appear BEFORE the actual answer. 6. Your plan must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line across all planning. 7. 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 number and title of each question. Give your OWN title if one is not provided. NOTE: The title must NOT be considered when doing a word count. 10. Write neatly and legibly.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 3 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 Gossip destroys people’s lives. • Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 or QUESTION 1.7.2. • Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section. 1.1 Gossip destroys people’s lives. [50] OR 1.2 “Then I realised I had succeeded where others had failed.” NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in the essay. [50] OR 1.3 The new South Africa has failed the poor people. Do you agree? [50] OR 1.4 What I would do if I were given a second chance. [50] OR 1.5 As I looked at her/his wounded body ... [50] OR 1.6 Is abortion just a matter of personal choice? Discuss your views. [50] OR

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (SEPTEMBER 2013) 1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay that comes to mind. Write QUESTION 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: wordpress.com/2010/03/28] [50] OR

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 5 1.7.2 [Source: www.sabie.info/TimberIndustry.html] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (SEPTEMBER 2013) SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2 • Choose ONE of the following transactional writing tasks. • The body of your response should be between 120 to150 words (12 to 15 lines). • Write down the number and the title of the text you have chosen, for example, 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER. • Pay special attention to the following: Format Language Register Audience • Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER Your friend in another village/town who is new to his/her school has been discriminated against on the basis of his/her race/sexuality/physical disability. Write a letter to comfort him/her, assure him/her of your support and advise him/her on how to deal with the situation. [30] OR 2.2 FORMAL LETTER The SGB (School Governing Body) of your school does not allocate enough funds for music/sport/excursions/educational tours. Write a letter to the chairperson of the SGB (School Governing Body) in which you explain how learners can benefit from being exposed to such extra-curricular activities. [30] OR

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 7 2.3 DIALOGUE A learner in your school was caught in possession of drugs/found smoking/bullying younger learners/swearing at other learners/vandalising school property, etc. He/she was called to the principal’s office. Write out the dialogue between the principal and the learner. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] OR 2.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The youth of South Africa are faced with problems like lack of proper qualifications, unemployment, involvement in criminal activities, among other things. Write a newspaper article in which you discuss the possible causes of these problems and offer possible solutions. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 (SEPTEMBER 2013) 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 (8 to 10 lines). • Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example, 3.1 E-MAIL. • Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 E-MAIL You have been asked on behalf of the RCL (Representative Council of Learners) to e-mail the guest speaker who recently delivered an exceptionally good speech at the school assembly. Write out the e-mail in which you thank the speaker for motivating the learners in pursuit of their dreams in life. NOTE: Use the form in ANNEXURE A to write the e-mail. [20] OR 3.2 INSTRUCTIONS Learners in your area are being targeted by criminals on their way to and from school. Write out a list of SEVEN (7) safety measures learners can take to avoid being victims (of crime). [20] OR 3.3 DIARY ENTRY You have spent a pleasant/unpleasant weekend in a small town with one of your friends. Write a diary entry in which you reflect on the weekend. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (SEPTEMBER 2013) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 9 ANNEXURE A (To be handed in) SECTION A Surname and name: 3.1. E-MAIL To : CC : Subject: :