English HL Grade 10 P1 November Mock Exam 2 2026 QP (Eng)

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English Home Language/P1 2 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: Comprehension (30) SECTION B: Summary (10) SECTION C: Language in context (30) 2. Read ALL the instructions carefully. 3. Answer ALL the questions. 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 5. Rule off after each section. 6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 7. Leave a line after each answer. 8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction. 9. Suggested time allocation: SECTION A: 50 minutes SECTION B: 30 minutes SECTION C: 40 minutes 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 3 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1: READING FOR MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING Read TEXT A and TEXT B below and answer the questions set. Answer in your own words as far as possible. TEXT A FINDING THEIR FREQUENCY 1 At exactly 12:45 every weekday, the dusty quad of Mapula Secondary School*, in a village outside Giyani in Limpopo, falls strangely silent. Learners stop chasing soccer balls and lower their lunchboxes. Then, from four grey speakers bolted to the walls, comes a burst of music, a drumroll and a familiar voice: 'Thobela1 and xewani2, Mapula! You're listening to MAP FM, the heartbeat of Mapula!' Within 5 seconds, the quad erupts. Girls clap along, boys drum on the benches and a group of Grade 8s dance in the shade of the marula tree. 2 The voice belongs to Tsakani Baloyi*, sixteen, the station manager. MAP FM's studio is more cupboard than studio: a former storeroom, barely two metres wide, with walls lined with egg boxes to swallow the echo. The equipment is equally 10 humble – a laptop with a cracked screen, a microphone donated by a local church and an amplifier that is older than Tsakani herself. 'Every morning we pray that it will work,' she grins. 3 Two years ago, the station did not exist. Tsakani had heard a radio presenter speak at a careers day and decided, in her own words, that 'our school deserved 15 to hear itself'. With the help of Ms Ramabulana*, the Life Orientation teacher, she persuaded the principal to give them the storeroom and a small budget raised at a fundraising concert. 4 The first broadcast was a disaster. The old amplifier coughed, spluttered and then howled so loudly that learners covered their ears. Tsakani's voice shook so 20 badly that she could hardly read the news. 'We were the joke of the school,' she remembers, laughing. 'Now they queue outside the door with song requests.' 5 Today the thirty-minute lunchtime show is part of school life. It offers news from the school and the village, birthday greetings, a 'maths tip of the day' and interviews with local artists, farmers and nurses. The presenters switch easily 25 between Xitsonga, Sepedi and English, so that every learner can follow. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 4 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 6 The principal, Mr Chauke*, believes that the station has changed the school. Fewer learners arrive late since the station started a short morning broadcast with a daily quiz, because nobody wants to miss it. Learners also hear about careers from the professionals who are interviewed. Most importantly, quiet learners have 30 found their voices. Kgothatso Mphahlele*, who once refused to read aloud in class, now hosts the popular Friday debate. 'When I'm in the studio, I forget that a thousand people are listening,' he says. 7 Not everyone was enthusiastic at first. Some teachers were sceptical, warning that the station would distract learners from their studies. Ms Ramabulana 35 responded with a simple rule: any presenter whose average mark drops below 60% must leave the microphone until his or her marks improve. 'So far, nobody has had to step down,' she says proudly. Before the examinations, the station even broadcasts short revision lessons recorded by Grade 12 learners. 8 MAP FM is part of a bigger story. Across rural South Africa, small community 40 and school stations are training young people as presenters, technicians and journalists, and are giving villages a voice that national broadcasters often ignore. 9 As the bell rings, Tsakani switches off the microphone and stretches. 'People think that a microphone gives you a voice,' she says. 'It doesn't. It just lets everyone hear the voice you already had.' 45 *not their real names; fictitious school [Examiner's own text] GLOSSARY: 1Thobela: (Sepedi) a respectful greeting 2xewani: (Xitsonga) a greeting; 'hello' AND TEXT B DAY 1 DAY 100 ON AIR ON AIR REQUEST REQUEST REQUEST H-h-hello … is a-anyone … l-listening? GOOD AFTERNOON, SCHOOL!!! Keep those requests coming! [Examiner's own cartoon] Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 5 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 DESCRIPTION OF THE FRAMES: DAY 1: A girl sits hunched behind a desk in a small school radio studio. She is sweating and her hands shake as she holds her script. The ON AIR sign is not lit. Outside the window, one learner frowns and covers his ears. DAY 100: The same girl sits upright, wearing headphones. She grins and punches the air. The ON AIR sign is lit. Outside the window, three smiling learners crowd together and hold up song requests. QUESTIONS: TEXT A 1.1 Refer to the title of TEXT A: 'FINDING THEIR FREQUENCY'. Explain why this title is appropriate for the article. (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2 (lines 8–13): 'MAP FM's studio is more cupboard than studio'. Explain what the writer means by this statement. (2) 1.3 Refer to paragraph 7 (lines 34–39). Choose the correct answer from the options below. As it is used in the passage, the word 'sceptical' means … A excited. B doubtful. C jealous. D angry. (1) 1.4 Refer to paragraph 6 (lines 27–33). State TWO ways in which MAP FM has benefited the school. (2) 1.5 Refer to lines 19–20: 'The old amplifier coughed, spluttered and then howled'. 1.5.1 Identify the figure of speech used in these lines. (1) 1.5.2 Explain why this figure of speech is effective in describing the first broadcast. (2) 1.6 Refer to lines 21–22: 'We were the … with song requests.' Identify Tsakani's tone in these lines. Give a reason for your answer. (2) 1.7 Refer to paragraph 7 (lines 34–39). Do you agree that a minimum average mark of 60% is a suitable requirement for presenters? Justify your response. (3) 1.8 Refer to paragraph 1 (lines 1–7). Discuss how the writer's choice of words creates a lively atmosphere in the school quad. Refer to TWO examples in your answer. (3) 1.9 Refer to paragraph 9 (lines 43–45). Critically comment on the effectiveness of Tsakani's words as the conclusion to the article. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 6 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 1.10 Refer to paragraph 5 (lines 23–26). Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? Quote a phrase to support your answer. MAP FM broadcasts only in English. (1) QUESTIONS: TEXT B 1.11 Compare the presenter's body language on DAY 1 with her body language on DAY 100. What does this change reveal about her? (2) 1.12 Discuss how the cartoonist uses the writing in the speech bubbles to show the difference between DAY 1 and DAY 100. (2) QUESTION: TEXTS A AND B 1.13 To what extent does TEXT B reflect Tsakani's experience as described in TEXT A? Refer to BOTH texts in your answer. (4) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 7 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS TEXT C explains why teenagers should consider doing voluntary work. Summarise, in your own words, the benefits that volunteering offers teenagers. NOTE: 1. Your summary should include SEVEN points and NOT exceed 90 words. 2. You must write a fluent paragraph. 3. You are NOT required to include a title for the summary. 4. Indicate your word count at the end of your summary. TEXT C WHY GIVE YOUR TIME AWAY? Every Saturday morning, while most of her friends are still asleep, fifteen-year-old Amahle is stacking tins at a food bank in Pietermaritzburg. She is not paid a cent. Ask her why she does it, and she shrugs: 'Because it makes me feel useful.' Amahle is one of thousands of South African teenagers who volunteer, and research suggests that they gain far more than they give. Volunteers learn practical skills that no textbook can teach. Depending on where they help, they may learn how to give first aid, cook for large groups, care for animals or repair a classroom roof. Many also discover that they can lead others and work as part of a team, because volunteering projects seldom succeed without both. Volunteering can also open doors. Universities, bursary committees and employers like to see that an applicant has done more than study, and voluntary work is a valuable addition to any CV. A supervisor who has seen you work hard is often willing to write a reference letter. There are personal rewards, too. Volunteers meet people of different ages and from different backgrounds, and many make lifelong friends. Completing a difficult task builds self-confidence, and helping others has been shown to lower stress and improve a person's mood. Working with people who are struggling – a lonely pensioner, a child who cannot read – teaches young people to understand and care about the problems of others. For some teenagers, a few hours a week at an animal shelter or a clinic reveals the career that they want to follow. Others simply find that their free time is better spent helping than scrolling through social media. Most of all, volunteers feel that they belong to their community and that their efforts make a real difference to it. There is no shortage of places that need help. Old-age homes, libraries, sports clubs, clean-up campaigns and soup kitchens all welcome young volunteers. As Amahle puts it, 'You don't need money to change someone's day. You just need to show up.' [Examiner's own text] TOTAL SECTION B: 10 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 8 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION C: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT QUESTION 3: ANALYSING ADVERTISING Study the advertisements (TEXT D and TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. TEXT D THEY CAN'T STOP FOR WHAT THEY CAN'T SEE. Dark clothes: seen at about 25 m Reflective strips: seen at about 150 m Every evening, thousands of learners walk home along unlit roads. A driver who sees you too late cannot stop in time. Wear something bright by day and something reflective by night. Be bright. Be seen. Get home. SAFESTEPS SA [Examiner's own advertisement. SafeSteps SA is a fictitious road-safety organisation.] NOTE: The advertisement shows a dark country road at night, lit only by the headlights of a car that is not visible. Two learners are walking on the side of the road. The learner on the left, who is dressed in dark clothes, blends into the darkness and is difficult to see. The learner on the right wears reflective strips that shine brightly in the headlights. The text in the advertisement reads as follows: THEY CAN'T STOP FOR WHAT THEY CAN'T SEE. Dark clothes: seen at about 25 m Reflective strips: seen at about 150 m Every evening, thousands of learners walk home along unlit roads. A driver who sees you too late cannot stop in time. Wear something bright by day and something reflective by night. Be bright. Be seen. Get home. SAFESTEPS SA QUESTIONS: TEXT D 3.1 Refer to the headline: 'THEY CAN'T STOP FOR WHAT THEY CAN'T SEE.' Explain how the headline conveys the message of the advertisement. (2) 3.2 Discuss how the visual image of the two learners supports the claim made in the headline. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 9 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 TEXT E GIVE YOUR CHILD A SUPERPOWER. The power to be SEEN. GlowGuard Fits any school bag GlowGuard slips over any school bag in seconds. Its reflective panels shine brightly in car headlights, and its waterproof fabric keeps books dry in the heaviest storm.* Only R149. Because every parent deserves to hear the front door open at the end of the day. Available at leading stationery stores. GlowGuard Seen. Safe. Home. *Not suitable for washing machines. Reflective panels last up to two years with daily use. [Examiner's own advertisement. GlowGuard is a fictitious brand.] NOTE: The advertisement shows a young learner walking along a pavement with a school bag that has a reflective cover. The learner's shadow on the wall behind is shaped like a superhero with a cape. On the right is a picture of the GlowGuard bag cover. The text in the advertisement reads as follows: GIVE YOUR CHILD A SUPERPOWER. The power to be SEEN. GlowGuard slips over any school bag in seconds. Its reflective panels shine brightly in car headlights, and its waterproof fabric keeps books dry in the heaviest storm.* Only R149. Because every parent deserves to hear the front door open at the end of the day. Available at leading stationery stores. GlowGuard Seen. Safe. Home. *Not suitable for washing machines. Reflective panels last up to two years with daily use. QUESTIONS: TEXT E 3.3 Identify ONE persuasive technique used in the written text of TEXT E and quote an example of it from the advertisement. (2) 3.4 Identify the target audience of TEXT E. (1) QUESTION: TEXTS D AND E 3.5 Both advertisements deal with the safety of learners who walk on roads. Critically discuss which of the two advertisements is more likely to persuade learners themselves to make sure that they are seen at night. Refer to BOTH advertisements in your answer. (3) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 10 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 QUESTION 4: UNDERSTANDING OTHER ASPECTS OF THE MEDIA Study the cartoon (TEXT F) below and answer the set questions. TEXT F: CARTOON 1 2 3 4 THIS WEEK Essay due FRIDAY THIS WEEK Essay due NEXT FRIDAY Relax! I work BEST under pressure! Shouldn't you start your essay? THU 23:50 I'll never finish this essay by tomorrow! FRIDAY Good news, class! The essay deadline has been EXTENDED by a week! That afternoon … A whole week? Relax! I work BEST under pressure! [Examiner's own cartoon] CHARACTERS: Thabo (a teenage boy), Ayanda (his friend) and their teacher Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 11 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 DESCRIPTION OF THE FRAMES: FRAME 1: Thabo lies back on the couch, smiling at his phone. On the wall, a calendar shows that his essay is due on Friday. Ayanda stands next to the couch holding her schoolbooks, with her eyebrows raised. FRAME 2: A clock shows THU 23:50. Thabo sits at his desk in front of a blank essay page. His eyes are wide, his mouth is open, he is sweating and he clutches his head with both hands. Crumpled pieces of paper lie on the desk. FRAME 3: On Friday, in the classroom, the teacher smiles as she makes an announcement. Thabo sits at his desk, holding up his finished essay, with wide eyes and his mouth hanging open. FRAME 4: That afternoon, Thabo lies back on the couch with his phone again, smiling. The calendar now shows that the essay is due next Friday. Ayanda stands next to the couch with her eyes closed and her hand on her forehead. QUESTIONS: TEXT F 4.1 Refer to FRAME 2. What does Thabo's body language reveal about how he feels? (2) 4.2 Refer to FRAME 1: 'Relax! I work BEST under pressure!' Account for the use of capital letters in the word 'BEST'. (1) 4.3 Refer to FRAMES 1 and 2. Explain the irony in the cartoon. (2) 4.4 Refer to FRAME 2: 'I'll never finish this essay by tomorrow!' Rewrite Thabo's words in reported speech. Begin with: Thabo said that … (2) 4.5 Critically discuss how the cartoonist creates humour in FRAME 4. Refer to the cartoon as a whole in your answer. (3) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 12 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 QUESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY Read TEXT G, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. TEXT G THE TORTOISE TAXIS OF THE KAROO 1 After the summer rains, the roads around Graaff-Reinet become dangerous places for tortoises. Because tortoises move slowly, they cannot escape speeding cars. 2 Every Saturday morning, twelve learners from Karoo Ridge High School* patrol the main roads outside the town. One of them always carry a plastic bucket lined 5 with grass. The learners call these buckets 'tortoise taxis'. 3 When they spot a tortoise, they carry it across the road in the direction in which it was walking. 'If you put it back on the side it came from, it will simply try to cross again,' explains Lwazi Mtshali*, fifteen. The learners do not lift a tortoise unless it is absolutely neccessary, because a frightened tortoise may lose precious water. 10 4 More than two hundred tortoises have been rescued by the learners this year. With the help of a local NGO, the club has also elected warning signs at the places where most tortoises cross. 5 At the end of each patrol, the learners return back to school to record every rescue in a logbook. The club's aim is simple: to help the tortoises survive. 'Tortoises lived 15 in the Karoo long before we built roads,' says Lwazi. 'It would be tragic if they disappeared because we were always in a hurry.' *fictitious school and name [Examiner's own text] QUESTIONS: TEXT G 5.1 Correct the error of concord in paragraph 2. (1) 5.2 Identify and correct the spelling error in paragraph 3. (1) 5.3 Paragraph 4 contains a malapropism (a word that is confused with a word that sounds similar). Identify and correct it. (1) 5.4 Explain why inverted commas are used in 'tortoise taxis' in paragraph 2. (1) 5.5 Write the abbreviation 'NGO' (paragraph 4) in full. (1) 5.6 'More than two hundred tortoises have been rescued by the learners this year.' (line 11) Rewrite the above sentence in the active voice. Begin with: The learners … (1) 5.7 Give a synonym for the word 'precious' in paragraph 3. (1) 5.8 Give the noun form of the word 'survive' in paragraph 5. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English Home Language/P1 13 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 5.9 Refer to lines 2–3: 'Because tortoises move slowly, they cannot escape speeding cars.' Choose the correct answer from the options below. This sentence is a … A simple sentence. B compound sentence. C complex sentence. D compound-complex sentence. (1) 5.10 Identify the redundant (unnecessary) word in the first sentence of paragraph 5. (1) [10] TOTAL SECTION C: 30 GRAND TOTAL: 70 Copyright reserved