English Hl Grade 12 P3 Eastern Cape Mock 2025 QP (Eng)

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2025 ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 MARKS: 100 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 8 pages.

2 ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2025) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TWO sections: SECTION A: Essay (50) SECTION B: Transactional texts (2 x 25) (50) 2. Answer ONE question from SECTION A and TWO questions from SECTION B. 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. use a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit and proofread your work. The planning must appear BEFORE the answer. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line across all planning. 7. You are strongly advised to spend your time as follows: SECTION A: approximately 100 minutes SECTION B: approximately 80 minutes (2 x 40 minutes) 8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 9. Give each response a suitable title/heading, as indicated by the question. NOTE: The title/heading must NOT be considered when doing a word count. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/SEPTEMBER 2025) ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 3 SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1 • Write an essay of 400–450 words (2–2½ pages) on ONE of the following topics. • Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of your essay. 1.1 “Is this seat taken?” [50] 1.2 ‘Lasting solutions to many social problems will be found only as we each learn to say: “I am society”.’ [Mal Fletcher] [50] 1.3 ‘Despite my clenched fist, I do love this life.’ [Source: www.pinterest.com] [50] 1.4 ‘Once you carry your own water, you’ll remember every drop.’ [African Proverb] [50] 1.5 ‘A playlist full of melodies and a heart full of memories.’ [Source: www.pinterest.com] [50] The pictures reproduced on pages 4 and 5 may evoke some reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination. • Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. • Provide your essay with a suitable title. • Write the question number (1.6, 1.7 OR 1.8) of your choice. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen. Copyright reserved Please turn over

4 ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2025) 1.6 [Source: www.pinterest.com] [50] 1.7 [Source: www.podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com] [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/SEPTEMBER 2025) ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 5 1.8 [Source: www.amazon.ca] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

6 ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2025) SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS QUESTION 2 • Respond to TWO of the following topics. • The body of EACH answer should be 180–200 words (20–25 lines) in length. • Pay careful attention to the following: - Content and planning - Audience, register, tone and style - Choice of words and language structure - Format, structure and editing • Write down the NUMBER and the TITLE/HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example 2.1 Dialogue. 2.1 INTERVIEW A high school student from your community has recently developed a mobile app designed to help parents track their teenagers’ movements in real-time. Write the interview that takes place between you and the app developer for publication in a local youth magazine. [25] 2.2 BOOK REVIEW [Source: www.goodreads.com] You have recently read the book, GOOD BOUNDARIES AND GOODBYES. Write a review of the book. [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/SEPTEMBER 2025) ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 7 2.3 LETTER TO THE PRESS Problems surrounding scholar transport is becoming a source of concern in your city. Write a letter to the editor, expressing your views. [25] 2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE According to the UN Environment Programme, the fashion industry is a significant contributor to the climate crisis. It is the second biggest consumer of water and responsible for 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Write a magazine article presenting your views on this phenomenon. [25] 2.5 E-MAIL [Source: www.internguru.com] Do you like social media? Are you interested in developing a fashion, beauty, fitness, travel, gaming or lifestyle brand? Join our team as a Social Media Intern and kick-start your journey to becoming a social media star! Discover the details of content production, online strategy, and digital marketing by participating in a summer internship in 2025. You are interested in applying for the position advertised above. Write an e-mail in which you clearly motivate your suitability for the position. [25] Copyright reserved Please turn over

8 ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2025) 2.6 INFORMAL SPEECH The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is facing blood shortages due to a high demand and low donor numbers. As a Peer Promotor, you have been asked to motivate learners to donate blood in anticipation of the school’s Blood Drive. Write an informal speech that you will present at the grade assembly. [25] TOTAL SECTION B: 50 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved Please turn over