English FAL Grade 12 P1 NSC November Mock 2026 QP

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 12 NSC Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 MOCK EXAMINATION 2026 MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 14 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: Comprehension (30) SECTION B: Summary (10) SECTION C: Language (40) 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Read ALL the instructions carefully. 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 5. Leave a line after each answer. 6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 7. For multiple-choice questions, write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number in the ANSWER BOOK. 8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction. 9. Use the following time frame as a guideline: SECTION A: 50 minutes SECTION B: 20 minutes SECTION C: 50 minutes 10. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions. TEXT A THE SECOND-HAND REVOLUTION 1 On a Saturday morning in Soweto, long before the sun has warmed the pavements, Lerato Mokoena is already unpacking her stock. Bundles of denim jackets, sneakers and colourful dresses are hung on a wire fence that serves as her shop window. By nine o’clock, a crowd of young people has gathered, phones in hand, ready to hunt for treasure. ‘People call it old clothes,’ Lerato laughs, ‘but my customers call it gold.’ 5 2 Lerato is one of thousands of young South Africans who have turned ‘thrifting’ into a business. Thrifting is the buying and selling of pre-loved1 clothing, shoes and accessories. In the past, wearing second-hand clothes was seen as a sign of poverty, something to hide from friends and neighbours. Today, it has become a fashion statement. On social media, young influencers proudly show off their ‘thrift hauls’2 , 10 and many of them insist that the best outfits are found in a pile on the ground, not in a shopping mall. 3 Price is the most obvious attraction. A brand-new pair of jeans can cost a student a month’s pocket money, while a thrifted pair in good condition may sell for less than the price of a burger. For young people who are struggling with the rising cost of 15 living, thrifting makes it possible to look stylish without falling into debt. Lerato explains, ‘My customers want to look like a million rand without spending it.’ 4 However, the movement is about more than saving money. Every year, the fashion industry produces billions of garments, and many of them are worn only a few times before they are thrown away. This ‘fast fashion’3 fills landfill sites and uses enormous 20 amounts of water and energy. When a jacket is bought a second time, it is kept out of the rubbish dump for a few more years. Environmental groups describe thrifting as one small but powerful way in which ordinary people can fight climate change. 5 Thrifting also allows people to express their individuality. Shoppers in chain stores often find that everyone around them is wearing the same outfit. Second-hand rails, 25 by contrast, are full of surprises: a 1990s soccer jersey, a hand-knitted cardigan or a pair of vintage boots that nobody else owns. ‘I don’t follow trends,’ says Sipho, a first-year design student and loyal customer. ‘I dig for pieces that tell a story.’ 6 Technology has helped the trend to grow. Many sellers no longer depend only on market stalls. They photograph their stock, post it on social media and deliver to 30 customers across the country. Some have built online stores with thousands of followers. For young people who struggle to find formal employment, a cellphone and a few bags of clothing can be the start of a small business. 7 Not everyone is celebrating, though. Some local clothing manufacturers complain that cheap imported second-hand clothes make it difficult for them to compete, and 35 that factory jobs are being lost. Others warn that the popularity of thrifting has pushed up prices, so that poor families who have always depended on second-hand clothes now have to pay more for them. There are also concerns about hygiene, which is why responsible sellers wash and repair every item before it is sold. 8 Despite these challenges, the second-hand revolution shows no sign of slowing 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock down. It has given young people a way to save money, protect the planet and earn an income, all at the same time. As Lerato packs up her empty wire fence at the end of the day, she smiles. ‘Trends come and go,’ she says, ‘but good clothes deserve a second life.’ [Examiner’s own text] GLOSSARY: pre-loved1 : previously owned and used by someone else thrift hauls2 : collections of items bought at second-hand markets or shops fast fashion3 : cheap clothing that is produced quickly and in large quantities to follow the latest trends 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 1.1.1 What does Lerato use as her ‘shop window’? (1) 1.1.2 Explain the contrast in Lerato’s words, ‘People call it old clothes, … but my customers call it gold.’ (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. 1.2.1 Using your OWN words, explain how people’s attitude towards wearing second-hand clothes has changed. State TWO points. (2) 1.2.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The word ‘insist’ (line 11) means to … A doubt something. B state something firmly. C deny something. D suggest something politely. (1) 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.3.1 Why is the following statement FALSE? Thrifting causes young people to fall into debt. (1) 1.3.2 What does Lerato mean when she says her customers want to ‘look like a million rand without spending it’? (2) 1.4 Refer to paragraph 4. 1.4.1 Quote ONE word which shows that the writer is introducing a different argument in this paragraph. (1) 1.4.2 State TWO ways in which ‘fast fashion’ harms the environment. (2) 1.5 Refer to paragraph 5. 1.5.1 According to the writer, what problem do shoppers in chain stores often experience? (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.5.2 What do Sipho’s words, ‘I dig for pieces that tell a story’, suggest about him? State TWO points. (2) 1.6 Refer to paragraph 6. In your OWN words, explain how technology has helped thrifting to grow. State TWO points. (2) 1.7 Refer to paragraph 7. 1.7.1 Identify TWO groups of people who are negatively affected by the popularity of thrifting. (2) 1.7.2 Why do responsible sellers wash and repair every item before it is sold? (1) 1.8 Refer to paragraph 8. Do you think thrifting can help to reduce unemployment among young people? Discuss your view. (2) 1.9 Discuss the suitability of the title, ‘THE SECOND-HAND REVOLUTION’. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock TEXT B EVERY DROP COUNTS 1 2 2:00 2. Take short showers 3 4 OFF 4. Close the tap while you brush [Examiner’s own illustrations] 1.10 Refer to visual 1. Identify the water-saving tip shown in this visual. Give a reason for your answer. (2) 1.11 Refer to visual 2. What does the stopwatch suggest about how people should shower? Give a reason for your answer. (2) 1.12 In your opinion, is TEXT B effective in encouraging people to save water? Substantiate your answer. (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2 Many young people spend several hours online every day, but not all of them know how to protect themselves from online dangers. Read the passage (TEXT C) below and list SEVEN points on how you can stay safe online. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Your summary must be written in point form. 2. List your SEVEN points in full sentences, using no more than 70 words. 3. Number your sentences from 1 to 7. 4. Write only ONE point per sentence. 5. Use your OWN words as far as possible. 6. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your summary. TEXT C STAYING SAFE ONLINE The internet has made it easier than ever to learn, shop and keep in touch with friends. Unfortunately, it has also given criminals new ways to steal money and personal information. There are, however, simple steps that you can take to protect yourself. Start with your passwords. A strong password is long and contains a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols. Never use your name or date of birth, and never share your password, not even with your best friend. Many apps now offer two-step verification. This means that, apart from your password, you need a code that is sent to your phone before you can log in. Switch this feature on wherever it is available. Be careful about what you share. Posting your home address, the name of your school or your daily routine allows strangers to know exactly where to find you. Think twice before you press ‘post’. Criminals often send messages that look as if they come from a bank or a delivery company. These messages usually contain a link and ask you to act urgently. Do not click on links in messages from people you do not know. It may be tempting to ignore update notifications on your phone, but updates often repair weaknesses that hackers use. Keep your apps and software up to date. Free Wi-Fi at a shopping centre or taxi rank is convenient, but it is not always secure. Avoid doing your banking or entering passwords when you are connected to public Wi-Fi. Check the privacy settings on your social media accounts. Setting your profile to private means that only people whom you have accepted can see your photos and posts. Finally, if someone bullies, threatens or scams you online, do not suffer in silence. Speak to a parent, a teacher or another adult whom you trust, and report the account. The internet is a wonderful tool. Use it wisely, and it will work for you, not against you. [Examiner’s own text] TOTAL SECTION B: 10 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION C: LANGUAGE QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. TEXT D Load-shedding? Let there be light! KHANYISA™ Solar Lantern The KHANYISA™ Solar Lantern charges in just six hours of sunlight and shines for up to twelve hours. No electricity bill. No candles. No worries. Also charges your cellphone! Available at selected hardware stores nationwide. KHANYISA – the light that never sleeps. [Examiner’s own advertisement. KHANYISA is a fictitious product.] The text in the advertisement reads as follows: Load-shedding? Let there be light! The KHANYISA™ Solar Lantern charges in just six hours of sunlight and shines for up to twelve hours. No electricity bill. No candles. No worries. Also charges your cellphone! Available at selected hardware stores nationwide. KHANYISA – the light that never sleeps. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 3.1 Who is the target audience of this advertisement? (1) 3.2 Refer to the headline, ‘Load-shedding? Let there be light!’ Explain why the advertiser has chosen to begin the headline with a question and then follow it with an exclamation. (2) 3.3 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: In the sentence, ‘Available at selected hardware stores nationwide’, the word ‘selected’ means … A all. B expensive. C certain chosen. D nearby. (1) 3.4 Quote THREE consecutive words from the advertisement which suggest that the product will save the buyer money. (1) 3.5 Why has the advertiser included the visual of the girl studying at a desk? State TWO points. (2) 3.6 Identify the figure of speech used in the slogan, ‘the light that never sleeps’. (1) 3.7 Do you think the claim, ‘No worries’, is convincing? Substantiate your answer. (2) [10] QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON Read the cartoon (TEXT E) on the next page and answer the set questions. NOTE: In this cartoon, the boy’s name is Themba. The woman is his grandmother, whom he calls Gogo. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 10 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock TEXT E GOGO KNOWS BEST by the examiner Themba, have you fed the Let's see how long chickens? You have been that battery lasts … on that phone ALL morning! Mm-hm. FRAME 1 FRAME 2 NOOO! Gogo, where Ask the Ha-ha! Now I see why is my charger?! chickens! you love this thing! 1% FRAME 3 FRAME 4 [Examiner’s own cartoon] 4.1 Refer to FRAME 1. What does Themba’s reply, ‘Mm-hm’, suggest about him? (1) 4.2 Refer to FRAME 2. Explain what Gogo is planning to do. Refer to ONE visual clue in your answer. (2) 4.3 Refer to FRAME 3. Explain how the cartoonist shows that Themba is panicking. Refer to ONE verbal and ONE visual clue in your answer. (2) 4.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: In FRAME 3, the capital letters and the extra letter ‘O’ in ‘NOOO!’ show that Themba is … A whispering. B shouting. C singing. D laughing. (1) 4.5 Refer to FRAME 4. Explain the irony in this frame. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 11 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 4.6 Do you think Gogo dealt with the situation in a suitable way? Substantiate your answer. (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 12 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. TEXT F LEARNERS BUILD ROBOT TO SAVE WATER 1 A group of Grade 11 learners from a school in Polokwane has built a robot that waters the school garden automatically. Their are five learners in the team. 2 The learners was inspired by the drought that affected their community last year. They wanted to find a way to use water more wisely. 3 The robot is fitted with sensors that measure how dry the soil is. When the soil is dry, 5 the robot switches on the sprayers. ‘Our robot only waters the plants when they really need it,’ explained Naledi Phasha, the team leader. 4 The learners built the robot in six months. Each of the learners have a special task in the team. Their teacher said that the project had taught them to work together. 5 The robot will compete in a national science competition in December. The learners 10 hope to acheive a gold medal. 6 Naledi said, ‘We are proud of our robot.’ She added that the school garden is greener then ever. [Examiner’s own text] 5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in EACH of the following sentences. Write down ONLY the question numbers and the words you have corrected. (a) Their are five learners in the team. (1) (b) The learners was inspired by the drought that affected their community last year. (1) (c) The learners hope to acheive a gold medal. (1) (d) She added that the school garden is greener then ever. (1) 5.1.2 Complete the following tag question. Write down only the missing words. The robot is fitted with sensors, …? (1) 5.1.3 Rewrite the following sentence correctly: Each of the learners have a special task in the team. (1) 5.1.4 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech: Naledi said, ‘We are proud of our robot.’ (3) 5.1.5 Study the following sentence: ‘Our robot only waters the plants when they really need it.’ Use a homophone for the word need in a sentence of your own. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 13 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice: The learners built the robot in six months. (1) 5.1.7 State the part of speech of EACH of the underlined words as used in the following sentence: The robot is fitted with sensors that measure how dry the soil is. (2) 5.1.8 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form: The robot will compete in a national science competition in December. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 14 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 5.2 Study the text (TEXT G) below and answer the set questions. TEXT G SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY LIBRARY proudly presents its annual READ-A-THON 2026 When: Sat. 14 November, 09:00–15:00 Who: Learners aged 6 to 12 Entry: FREE! Prizes for the top readers in each age group Bring a blanket, a friend and your favourite book! Reading opens doors to new worlds! [Examiner’s own poster] 5.2.1 Combine the following sentences into ONE sentence by using the words ‘not only … but also’: The read-a-thon is fun. The read-a-thon is educational. (2) 5.2.2 Give the correct form of the word in brackets in the sentence below: Reading improves your (imagine). (1) 5.2.3 Provide the correct degree of comparison in the following sentence: This year’s read-a-thon will be (big) than last year’s. (1) 5.2.4 Write the abbreviation ‘Sat.’ in full. (1) 5.2.5 Rewrite the following sentence in the future tense: The top readers receive prizes. (1) [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 80 Copyright reserved