Life Orientation Grade 10 P1 November Mock Exam 2 2026 QP

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 LIFE ORIENTATION NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 9 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: ONE compulsory question (QUESTION 1) (20) SECTION B: TWO compulsory questions (QUESTIONS 2 and 3) (40) SECTION C: THREE questions (QUESTIONS 4, 5 and 6) – answer TWO (40) 2. Answer ALL the questions in SECTION A and SECTION B, and any TWO questions in SECTION C. 3. If you answer more than TWO questions in SECTION C, only the first TWO questions will be marked. 4. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 7. Write in FULL SENTENCES, except when you are asked to state, name, list or give one word/term. In SECTION C your answers must be written in PARAGRAPHS; answers written in point form will earn a maximum of HALF the marks. 8. The mark allocation for each question should guide you on the length and detail of your answers. For example, (2 x 2) (4) means that TWO facts or points are required, each worth TWO marks: one mark for the fact and one mark for an explanation or example. (2 x 4) (8) means TWO well-developed points, each stated, explained, supported with an example AND linked to a consequence or evaluation. 9. Leave a line open between subsections of questions. 10. Write neatly and legibly with a blue or black pen. 11. The suggested time allocation is: SECTION A – 25 minutes; SECTION B – 45 minutes; SECTION C – 50 minutes. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION A (COMPULSORY) Answer ALL the questions in this section. QUESTION 1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 B. 1.1.1 The statutory body that oversees the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and records learner achievements in South Africa is the … A South African Revenue Service (SARS). B South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). C National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). D South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). 1.1.2 A nurse who cares for patients at a clinic works in the … sector of the economy. A primary B secondary C tertiary D informal 1.1.3 A learner who runs her eyes quickly down a page of a textbook to find a specific date is using the reading skill called … A scanning. B skimming. C critical reading. D summarising. 1.1.4 In boys, the deepening of the voice and the growth of facial hair during puberty are mainly caused by … A oestrogen. B progesterone. C adrenaline. D testosterone. 1.1.5 Sport contributes to nation building in South Africa mainly by … A increasing the profits of sponsors and broadcasters. B uniting people of different races, cultures and backgrounds behind national teams. (5 x 1) (5) C allowing only the most talented athletes to take part. D encouraging rivalry between provinces. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.2 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.2.1 Chemical substances produced by glands and carried in the blood that control the changes in the body during puberty (1) 1.2.2 The illegal practice in which players or officials agree on the result of a game before it is played, usually for money (1) 1.2.3 The recruitment, transport and sale of people by force, fraud or deception for exploitation such as forced labour (1) 1.2.4 The belief that certain jobs, subjects or tasks are only suitable for men or only suitable for women (1) 1.2.5 A condition that occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in, e.g. during exercise in hot weather (5 x 1) (5) 1.3 Answer the following questions. Write your answers in full sentences. 1.3.1 Explain the term life roles. (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.2 State TWO functions of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). (2 x 1) (2) 1.3.3 Explain the term values and give ONE example of how a value can guide a teenager’s decisions. (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.4 Explain how a teenager’s need to be accepted by a peer group could cause conflict with his/her family. (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.5 State TWO benefits of being self-aware. (2 x 1) (2) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION B (COMPULSORY) Answer ALL the questions in this section. Write your answers in full sentences. QUESTION 2 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. THE TAPS RUN DRY IN MASAKHANE Masakhane is a fictional township. For the past three months the taps have been dry for most of the week, and refuse has not been collected. A new water pipeline was promised two years ago, but residents later learnt that the contract had been given to a company owned by a relative of an official, and that the work was never completed. Learners at Masakhane Secondary School say that they arrive late because they must queue for water before school, and the school toilets cannot be flushed. Last week, a small group of young people burnt tyres and damaged the community library during a protest. Other youths have started a WhatsApp group to collect evidence and plan a peaceful meeting with the ward councillor. [Examiner’s own extract. The place and events are fictional.] 2.1 Define the term social justice. (1 x 2) (2) 2.2 Name TWO forms of corruption, other than nepotism, that can occur in local government. (2 x 1) (2) 2.3 Explain TWO ways in which corruption, such as that described in the extract, leads to poor service delivery. (2 x 2) (4) 2.4 Discuss how the water shortage could have a negative effect on learners’ health AND on their school performance. Give ONE way for EACH. (2 x 2) (4) 2.5 Explain why the youths who damaged the library acted irresponsibly, even though their complaint was valid. (1 x 2) (2) 2.6 Recommend TWO responsible ways in which the young people of Masakhane can make their voices heard. In your answer, also indicate how EACH way could benefit the community. (2 x 3) (6) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 3 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. “THAT SUBJECT IS NOT FOR YOU” Lerato is the only girl in her school’s Grade 10 Electrical Technology class. Some boys laugh at her mistakes, hide her tools and tell her that “girls belong in the office, not on a construction site”. One teacher often asks the boys to do the practical demonstrations, while Lerato is asked to take notes. In the same grade, Themba chose Hospitality Studies because he wants to become a chef. A group of learners call him insulting names, post edited photos of him wearing an apron on social media and say that “real men don’t cook”. Themba has started to skip lessons, and Lerato is thinking of changing subjects. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] 3.1 Explain the difference between sex and gender. (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Identify TWO examples of gender stereotyping from the extract. (2 x 1) (2) 3.3 Explain TWO human rights in the Bill of Rights that are violated in the extract. (2 x 2) (4) 3.4 Discuss TWO ways in which the teacher’s behaviour towards Lerato reinforces gender stereotyping in the classroom. (2 x 2) (4) 3.5 Explain how gender stereotyping could limit Lerato’s career possibilities. (1 x 2) (2) 3.6 Propose TWO measures that the school management could take to create a safe and gender-inclusive school. In your answer, also indicate how EACH measure could benefit learners such as Lerato and Themba. (2 x 3) (6) [20] TOTAL SECTION B: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION C Answer any TWO questions in this section. Your answers must be written in PARAGRAPHS (full sentences). Answers in point form will earn a maximum of HALF the marks. QUESTION 4 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. WINNING AT ANY COST? At a fictional inter-district athletics meeting, two Grade 11 sprinters were disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance that they had bought online. In the same month, the coach of a local football club was suspended after officials found messages in which he offered money to the goalkeeper of the opposing team to “let in a few goals”. Parents say that young athletes are under huge pressure to win bursaries and contracts, and that some sports bodies do little to educate players about fair play. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on biases and unfair practices in sport. Use the following as a guideline: • State FOUR examples of biases or unfair practices in sport, other than doping (4 x 1) (4) and match-fixing. • Analyse how doping AND match-fixing harm the sport itself. Discuss ONE (2 x 4) (8) way for EACH. • Critically discuss TWO strategies that schools and sports bodies could use to (2 x 4) (8) promote fair play and prevent unethical behaviour in sport. [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 5 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. OFF THE COUCH Sipho (15) lives with his mother and two sisters in a fictional township. The only park nearby has broken lights and is known for muggings, so his mother does not allow him to play there. The family cannot afford gym membership or club fees, and Sipho spends almost two hours a day in taxis travelling to and from school, so he gets home after dark. Most evenings he scrolls on his phone until late. His older sister says she would like to go jogging, but some neighbours tease women who exercise in the street. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on physical activity and well-being. Use the following as a guideline: • State FOUR health risks of a physically inactive lifestyle. (4 x 1) (4) • Analyse how regular physical activity can improve a teenager’s mental health (2 x 4) (8) AND school performance. Discuss ONE way for EACH. • Critically discuss TWO barriers that prevent teenagers in South African (2 x 4) (8) communities from being physically active, and suggest how EACH barrier could be overcome. [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 6 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. STUDY SMART, CHOOSE WISELY Nomvula studies for many hours before every test, but she forgets most of the work by the time she writes. During the examination she often spends too long on the first questions and does not finish the paper. She wants to study fashion design after matric. A friend has shown her an advertisement for a cheap “fast-track diploma” at a college that she has never heard of and that promises “no matric needed, certificate in six weeks”. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on study skills and further study. Use the following as a guideline: • State FOUR ways in which Nomvula could improve her memory when (4 x 1) (4) studying. • Analyse TWO examination-writing strategies that would help Nomvula to (2 x 4) (8) manage her time and complete the paper. • Critically discuss how enrolling at an unaccredited (bogus) college could harm (2 x 4) (8) Nomvula’s future, AND how she could check whether an institution and its qualification are genuine. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved