English Fal Grade 12 P3 NSC June 2013 Question Paper (English)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com wae basic education Department: Basic Education REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE P3 HIGHER GRADE 2013 MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours ENGLISH SECOND LANG HG: Paper 3 1051 10513 This question paper consists of 7 pages. X@5 TI Ce CULAR TE AO A Prease turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/HG/P3 2 DBE/2013 SCE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Answer only ONE question from EACH section. 2. Number each question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper. 3. Start the response to EACH question on a NEW page. 4. Pay special attention to spelling, grammar and sentence construction, as well as punctuation. Do NOT use capital letters unnecessarily. 5. We recommend that you plan your work and make rough drafts. 6. Neatly cross out all planning and rough drafts before handing in your ANSWER BOOK. 7. Re-read your work to check for errors before you hand in your ANSWER BOOK. 8. Your responses will be assessed on content, language and layout (e.g. paragraphing and format). 9. Pre-learnt or memorised work will be penalised. 10. Write neatly and legibly. Co ead A ALTA ese mv

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/HG/P3 3 DBE/2013 SCE SECTION A: EXTENDED WRITING INSTRUCTIONS Spend approximately 60 minutes on this section. Respond to only ONE of the following questions. e Number the question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper. ° Your essay should be 250-300 words in length. e Your essay must have a title. You should supply your own if no title has been given. QUESTION 1 THE HOUSE The paint was peeling. The door was battered. The outside light was smashed. Write a story in which these sentences appear. QUESTION 2 LIVING TOGETHER IN HARMONY In many families, three or even four generations live together. How can grandparents, parents and one or two generations of children live together happily? Write your own views and include examples of families that you know. QUESTION 3 LEADERSHIP Leadership is a great responsibility. Identify ONE or TWO community, provincial or national leaders and argue whether they are good leaders. You may use the following ideas: e What do we expect from leaders? ° Do these leaders live up to our expectations? ° Motivate your point of view by giving examples. QUESTION 4 HAIRDOS AND WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT PEOPLE The way you choose to wear your hair says a lot about your personality and lifestyle. Describe the hairdos of three people you know. Explain how their hairdos reveal their personality and their lifestyle. Copyrant reserved CUT AQE OA A Pease turn over [40] [40] [40] [40]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/HG/P3 4 DBE/2013 SCE QUESTION 5 Write an essay using the picture below as a starting point. There must be a clear link between the picture and your essay. Provide your own title for the essay. [40] TOTAL SECTION A: 40 coheed TTT ene

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/HG/P3 5 DBE/2013 SCE SECTION B: SHORTER PIECE OF WRITING INSTRUCTIONS Begin this section on a NEW page. Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. Choose ONE of the following topics. Number the question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper. e Your answer should be 120-150 words in length. ° If you choose a letter, the address(es), salutation and ending must NOT be included in the required number of words. QUESTION 6 INFORMAL LETTER A person whom you do not like has spread a rumour (an untrue story) about you. Write an informal letter to the person telling the untruths in which you: e Politely explain what you heard e Ask the person to stop spreading rumours e Remind him/her how dangerous rumours can be NOTE: Be careful not to be insulting or to use foul language. QUESTION 7 REPORT You witnessed the accident sketched below. The policeman on duty requested you to write down your version of what happened and to explain whose fault you think it was. Include details about the: e Vehicles, their colour and types e Drivers e Time of day or other relevant information Date and sign your report and provide a heading. Sharp Street | of at [5] Coosa AA ALUMNI [20] [20]

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/HG/P3 6 DBE/2013 SCE QUESTION 8 DIALOGUE People often have funny or scary experiences on public transport. Write a dialogue between you and a fellow passenger in such a situation. QUESTION 9 SPEECH You have been requested to motivate a group of young people to stop smoking. In your speech: e Highlight the dangers of smoking e Give some ideas on how to stop Write the speech in paragraph format. TOTAL SECTION B: [20] [20] 20 Copyright reserved CUI AME OALO Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com English Second Language/HG/P3 7 DBE/2013 SCE SECTION C: OTHER SHORTER PIECE OF WRITING INSTRUCTIONS Begin this section on a NEW page. ° Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. e Choose ONE of the following questions. ° Number the question you have chosen exactly as it appears on the question paper. Your answer should be 120-150 words in length. Follow the instructions carefully in each question. QUESTION 10 MINUTES You have been asked to write the minutes of a parents' meeting at which they discuss the farewell function to be held for the retiring principal. Write only the following sections of the minutes that appear under 'New matters’: . The date, time and venue of the function ° Means of obtaining funds e The gift to be bought for the principal Use these sections as headings. QUESTION 11 PARAGRAPH You are a social worker and have been invited to a radio interview. In preparation for the interview, write ONE paragraph on each of the following topics: e Your advice to young people who are unemployed e Prospects for the South African economy QUESTION 12 E-MAIL Write an e-mail in which you invite a friend to join you in starting a small business. Give the following details: ° Outline the kind of business you want to start. e Mention the skills that your friend has that will contribute to the business. e Describe your plans for the business. Write in paragraph form. Give your e-mail a suitable heading. TOTAL SECTION C: GRAND TOTAL: a laliaaalial UMN ANAT UOC ATO UA A [20] [20] [20] 20 80