# English FAL Grade 11 P1 North West June 2018 Question Paper

> Grade 11 English FAL Paper 1 question paper from the North West June 2018, 13 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 11
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2018
- Exam period: North West June
- Paper: 1
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 13

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                           June Examination

                                    2018

                 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

                                  GRADE 11

MARKS : 80

TIME : 2 hours

                     This question paper consists of 13 pages

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension (30 marks)
SECTION B: Summary (10 marks)

SECTION C: Language (40 marks)

2.   Answer ALL the questions.

3.   Read ALL the instructions carefully.

4.   Start EACH section on a NEW page.

5.   Leave a line between answers.

6.   Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
     question paper.

7.   Write neatly and legibly.

8.   Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

9.   You may only write with a BLUE/BLACK pen.

10   Suggested time allocation:
.    SECTION A: 50 minutes
     SECTION B: 30 minutes
     SECTION C: 40 minutes

11   Answer in the Language in which you are being assessed
.

12   For multiple choice questions, write only the letter of the alphabet corresponding
.    with your choice

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
TEXT A
                THE CLASSIC AMERICAN SNEAKER

   1. Converse is an American shoe company which has been making
      canvas and rubber-soled shoes since the early 20th century. In 2007,
      Converse started producing a wide range of occupational safety shoes
      that resemble their regular athletic shoes.

   2. In 1908, Marquis M. Converse, in his late 30s, opened the Converse
      Rubber Shoe Company in Massachusetts and began providing rubber-
      soled footwear for men, women, and children. By 1910 the company
      was producing 4 000 pairs of shoes daily.

   3. The company's main turning point came in 1917 when the Converse All
      Star basketball shoe was introduced. This was a real innovation,
      considering that, at the time, the sport was only 25 years old. Converse
      tried to capture the basketball market, but the shoe was not particularly
      popular. Then in 1921, a basketball player named Charles H. “Chuck”
      Taylor adopted them as his preferred sports shoes. After a few changes
      the shoe got its current name with Chuck Taylor’s signature on its ankle
      patch. Converse offered him a job – as a salesman and an ambassador
      to promote the shoes around the United States. He tirelessly continued
      this work until shortly before his death in 1969.

   4. Converse steamed ahead through the 1920s and 1930s as the nation’s
      interest in basketball surged. Converse and basketball became
      synonymous as the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star became the
      standard basketball shoes for professional, college, and high school
      teams across the country. When America entered World War II in 1941,
      Converse shifted production to manufacturing military boots, parkas,
      rubber protective suits, and ponchos for pilots and troops.

   5. Also referred to as “Cons”, “Connies”, “Chuckers”, “Chucks”, “Chuckie
      T’s”, for decades the Chuck Taylor All Star basketball shoe only came in
      black or white. Under pressure from basketball teams it was decided in
      1966 to add coloured and patterned shoelaces. Different materials
      started to appear, such as leather, suede, vinyl, denim and hemp.

   6. In 1986, Converse released “The Weapon” basketball shoe,
      manufactured in colour schemes to match the colours of basketball
      teams. The unique aspect of this shoe was the leather construction
      throughout, including the inside heel, which was also heavily padded for
      comfort.

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  7. Converse lost much of its apparent near-monopoly from the 1970s
     onward, with the surge of new competitors such as Nike, Adidas and
     Reebok, who introduced radical new designs to the market.

  8. In January 2001 the company subsequently changed hands.
     Manufacturing for the American market moved to a number of Asian
     countries, including China, Indonesia and Vietnam. Finally, on July 9,
     2003, the company was taken over by its rival, Nike.

  9. Since then, the design has had a few alterations. The fabric is no longer
     2-ply cotton canvas but 1-ply “textile”. It is also fashionable to
     sometimes lace the Converse in a variety of ways - such as putting
     mismatching laces. No wonder Converse is considered very “cool” by
     most youths. Sixty percent of all Americans own or have owned at least
     one pair of Converse sneakers. Some are so enthusiastic about the
     sneakers that they have a vast, ever-growing collection. According to
     The Guinness Book of World Records, Joshua Mueller has the largest
     collection of “Chucks” (1546 pairs).

                              [Adapted from http://chucksconnection.com/history1.html]
TEXT B

TEXT BOX
                  LIMOUSINES FOR YOUR FEET.
Converse All Stars. The original canvas high tops and oxfords in
eighteen fun and flashy colours and prints for people who want to go
places in style.

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1.1. In which country is Converse based?
Write down only the correct LETTER next to the corresponding question number.
A USA

B   China

C   Vietnam

D   Indonesia
                                                                               (1)
1.2 This text is likely to have been taken from …
(Write down only the correct LETTER next to the corresponding question number.)

A   Chuck Taylor’s diary.

B   a dictionary.

C   a fashion magazine.

D   a Maths textbook.
                                                                                (1)

1.3 Refer to the title of the article “The Classic American Sneaker”.           (2)
What does the word “classic” tell you about this sneaker?

1.4. State whether the following are TRUE or FALSE. Give a reason for your answer
using your own words as far as possible.

1.4.1   Converse started making shoes in 2007.                                  (2)

1.4.2  The popularity of basketball helped to increase the sales of Converse    (2)
       shoes.
1.5 How did Chuck Taylor help to make Converse so popular?                      (2)

1.6 Refer to paragraph 4.
1.6.1 Identify the figure of speech in “Converse steamed ahead ...”             (1)

1.6.2   Why did Converse stop manufacturing sports shoes during World War       (2)
        II?

1.7 Refer to paragraph 6.                                                       (2)
Why do you think “The Weapon” basketball shoe is padded for comfort?

1.8 Refer to paragraph 7.                                                       (2)
In your own words explain why things become so difficult for Converse in the
1970s.

Refer to paragraph 8.

1.9.1     “... the company subsequently changed hands.”                         (2)
          Explain what “changed hands” means.
1.9.2     What TWO things followed as a result?                                 (2)
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1.10       Give TWO facts the writer mentions to show how popular Converse        (2)
           sneakers still are.

1.11      Explain the meaning of the following words/phrases as they are used
          in the passage:

1.11.1     turning point (paragraph 3)                                            (1)

1.11.2    surged (paragraph 4)                                                    (1)

          TEXT B

1.12.     Refer to TEXT B

          Discuss the effectiveness of the word “LIMOUSINE” to the consumer
          in text B.                                                              (2)
1.13.     Look at both text A and TEXT B, and discuss one similarity that both
          these text appeal to?                                                   (2)

                                                       TOTAL SECTION A: [30]
SECTION B: SUMMARY
QUESTION 2
Read the article below (TEXT C), entitled, SAFETY FIRST: SAVINGS LIVES ON OUR
ROADS. Use the information in the text to present 7 ways in which drivers can promote
safety on the road.
TEXT C
INSTRUCTIONS:

List SEVEN points in full sentences using NO MORE than 70 words.

 South Africa’s road accidents, are amongst the highest in the world. So, what is
 your duty as a driver?

 Texting and driving is deadly! If you’re travelling at 88km/h, you are driving
 further than the length of a football field keeping your eyes off the road! If you
 must text, pull over to a safe spot. The golden rule is not to text and drive.
 While on the road you will inevitably want to move from one lane to another.
 Simply indicate and in this way, you will let your fellow driver know where you
 are going and when.
 Unlike your skin, tyres should not be smooth. You are encouraged to check
 your tyre tread regularly. Your car could be going off the road quicker than you
 think with those uneven treads. Not all drivers are careful on the road and there
 is bound to be someone on the road who will anger you. Breathe deeply when
 that taxi cuts in front of you! You could end up being in an accident if you
 remain angry at that driver. An angry driver, is a reckless driver.
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 A moving car is like a moving missile. If you want to make sure you and your
 fellow road user is safe, make a firm commitment not to get behind the wheel if
 you are tired or sleep as you need to give driving your full attention. As you
 drive along the roads you will find a board telling you, ‘speed kills’. Yes, it’s
 true… Stick to your speed limit by slowing down when you are required to do
 so. All cars come with a service record. Make sure your keep to your service
 intervals to protect your family from a sudden breakdown, with oncoming traffic
 behind you. Safety first!
                                                [Adapted from Destiny Magazine

                                                                           TOTAL SECTION B : [10]

SECTION C: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS

QUESTION 3: ADVERTISEMENT
TEXT D

 TEXT BOX
 Bathroom Bizarre
 PULLING THE PLUG ON HIGH PRICES.

Study the following advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the set questions.

3.1 Identify the figure of speech in “Bathroom Bizarre”.                                 (1)

3.2. Identify and explain the TWO figures of speech in “pulling the plug on high prices”. (4)

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3.3 How does the graphic in the advertisement support the company’s slogan?   (2)

TEXT E

 TEXT BOX
 Mosquito and insect repellent
 TABARD
 STOPS INSECTS BUGGING PEOPLE

3.4 Why is the slogan “stops insects bugging people” an effective one?        (2)

3.5 What part of speech is the word “repellent” as used in the wording “mosquito and
insect repellent”?                                                          (1)

                                                                                       (10)

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QUESTION 4 CARTOON
NOTE:
          -word answers, write only the question number and the word.
              -choice questions, write only the question number and the letter (A-D) of
the correct answer.

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below very carefully and answer the set questions.
TEXT F

NOTE: In this cartoon, the man is Andy and the woman is his wife, Flo.

4. Refer to frame 1.
Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down ONLY the question
number (4.1) and the letter (A–D).
4.1.1 Andy calls his wife 'Pet' because ...
 A     it is his nickname for her.
 B     he treats her like a pet.
 C     she behaves like a pet.
 D     it is her real name.                                                (1)

4.1.2. How do you know Andy is returning from a sporting event ?               (1)

4.2
Refer to frame 2.
4.2.1
(a) Describe Flo's facial expression.                                           (1)

(b) Why does she have such an expression?                                       (1)

4.2.2(a) Why does Andy think he was 'brilliant'?                               (1)
(b) Is Andy behaving brilliantly in this frame? Give a reason for your answer. (1)
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4.3 Refer to frame 3.
What do Andy's words suggest about his feelings? Give a reason for your answer.
                                                                            (2)
4.4 Consider the cartoon as a whole.

Is Flo's behaviour acceptable? Discuss your view, mentioning TWO points.         (2)

                                                                                                (10)

QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

NOTE:
• For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word.
• For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the
  letter (A–D) of the correct answer.

Read the following passage (TEXT F), which contains some deliberate errors, and
answer the set questions.

TEXT F
                        HOW TO READ BODY LANGUAGE
    1. Body language make up 50 to 100% of a conversation, whether we mean it to
       or not. Since people do not always say what they mean, Robert Phipps, body
       language expert on a TV show, tells you how to interpret this non-verbal
       clues.

    2. Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of body language. Most of                5
       us are comfortable with a few second's eye contact, but anything longer can
       seem aggressive or intense. Equally, if you are talking to a friend who looks
       away a lot, assume he is bored.

    3. If someone is on the same wavelength as you, he will often adopt the same
       posture as you. So if people start too copy you, it means they are open to                10
       your ideas. Most people cross their arms if they are feeling defensive or
       negative. So, even if someone says he agrees with you and he still crosses
       his arms, he really does not agree.

    4. If you are training someone, it is usefull to know how his mind works. If a
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       person's eyes move up and to the left while you are talking to him, he
       processes information visually. Yesterday, Robert Phipps said, "Mary, your
       eyes are the windows to your soul."

    5. When a person is lying he tends to become generally less expressive with his
       hands, but makes a lot of shrugging and hand-to-face movements.
                                                   [Adapted from Reader's Digest, March 2014]

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Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences:
5.1.1 Body language make up 50 to 100% of a conversation.                                  (1)

5.1.2 Robert Phipps, a body language expert, tells you how to interpret
this non-verbal clues.                                                          (1)

5.1.3 Most of us are comfortable with a few second's eye contact.              (1)

5.1.4 If people start too copy you, it means they are open to your ideas.      (1)

5.1.5 If you are training someone, it is usefull to know how his mind works.   (1)
5.2 Rewrite the underlined abbreviation in the following sentence in full.
Robert Phipps is a body language expert on a TV show.                          (1)

5.3 Choose the correct answer from the ones given below.
If two people are on the same wavelength it means they ...
A disagree with each other.

B hate each other's ideas.

C share the same ideas

D always agree.                                                                  (1)

5.4 Change the following sentence into a tag question by filling in only the blanks:
Most people cross their arms if they are feeling defensive, ... ...?             (2)

5.5 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative:
Robert understands body language very well.                                      (2)

5.6 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:
Yesterday, Robert Phipps said, “Mary, your eyes are the windows to your
soul.”                                                                               (3)

5.7 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice, starting with the given
words:
Robert is training someone every week.
Start with: Someone ...                                                          (2)
                                                                                            (15)

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TEXT G

5.8Write down the antonym for the underlined word in the sentence.
People usually react positively when they hear catchphrases.                      (1)

5.9 Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
If you are going through difficulties, you do not have the (able) to help
yourself.                                                                               (1)

 5.10 Complete the following idiomatic expression by filling in the missing word.
When motivational speakers write their words, they are absolutely convinced that the (…)
is mightier than the sword.                                                           (1)

5.11 Choose the correct answer from the brackets.
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Using words are the (better/best) way to motivate others.                            (1)

5.12 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write down ONLY the question number (5.2.5) and the letter (A-D) of the correct answer.
To motivate a person means to …
A: stimulate their interest
B: find out what they like
C: be interested in them
D: discourage who they are.                                                         (1)
                                                                                     (5)
                                                                                   (20)

                                                                  TOTAL SECTION C: 40

                                                                     GRAND TOTAL: 80

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