English FAL Grade 12 P1 NSC November Prediction 2026 QP

Prediction hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 12 NSC Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 PREDICTION EXAMINATION 2026 MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 13 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 2 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 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/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions. TEXT A EYES IN THE SKY 1 Not long ago, drones were seen as expensive toys for hobbyists or as secret weapons used by armies. Today, these small, remote-controlled aircraft are quietly changing the way South Africans farm, protect wildlife, deliver medicine and even make films. From the sugarcane fields of KwaZulu-Natal to the game reserves of Limpopo, the hum of a drone has become a familiar sound. 5 2 Farmers were among the first to see the value of drones. A drone fitted with a special camera can fly over a large farm in minutes and show the farmer which crops are healthy and which are struggling. It can then spray fertiliser or pesticide1 on the exact spots where it is needed. ‘In the past, we walked the fields for days to find problems,’ says Thabo Ramokgopa, a maize farmer near Bothaville. ‘Now the drone spots 10 trouble before my eyes can.’ 3 This method, called precision spraying, has two big advantages. Some farmers report that they now use up to 40 per cent less pesticide, because the drone sprays only the plants that need it. This saves money, since farm chemicals are expensive. It is also good for the environment: fewer chemicals wash into rivers and dams, where they 15 can harm fish and the people who use the water. 4 Drones are also saving lives. In remote rural areas, clinics often wait days for medicine to arrive or for blood samples to be tested, because roads are poor and distances are long. In one rural district, a drone nicknamed Sky Nurse carries medicine and test samples between a hospital and the clinics in the surrounding hills. 20 A trip that takes two hours by road takes only twenty minutes by air. For a patient who needs urgent treatment, those minutes can be a matter of life and death. 5 In the bush, drones have become the rangers’ newest partners in the fight against rhino poaching2 . Fitted with heat-detecting cameras, they can spot people moving through the veld at night, when poachers are most active. Rangers can then respond 25 quickly, without walking into danger. Drones are also used to count animals and to find injured ones, tasks that once required helicopters, which are noisy and expensive to fly. 6 The industry is creating new careers for young people. Twenty-four-year-old Kgothatso Molefe from Polokwane completed a drone-pilot course after struggling to find work 30 for two years. Today she inspects cellphone towers and power lines for a technology company. ‘People think I play with toys all day,’ she laughs, ‘but every flight is planned like a mission. One mistake can cost thousands of rand.’ She now visits schools to encourage girls to consider careers in aviation and technology. 7 Not everyone welcomes the buzzing machines, however. Some residents complain 35 that drones hover over their homes and invade their privacy. Others worry that a drone could crash into a person, a car or even an aeroplane. For these reasons, anyone who flies a drone for business in South Africa must have a licence from the South African Civil Aviation Authority, and drones may not be flown near airports. Unfortunately, many people who fly drones for fun do not know the rules. 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 4 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 8 Dr Ayanda Khumalo, an aviation lecturer, believes that the benefits far outweigh the risks. ‘Drones are like cars,’ she says. ‘They are dangerous in the hands of careless people, but nobody suggests that we should stop driving. What we need is proper training and respect for the rules.’ 9 One thing is certain: the sky above South Africa is getting busier. Whether they are 45 watching over crops, carrying medicine or guarding rhinos, drones have become our eyes in the sky, and they are here to stay. [Examiner’s own text. The people named in this text are fictitious.] GLOSSARY: pesticide1 : a chemical used to kill insects and pests that damage crops poaching2 : the illegal hunting or killing of wild animals 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 1.1.1 Why is the following statement FALSE? Drones are used only for entertainment. (1) 1.1.2 What do the words, ‘quietly changing’ (lines 2–3), suggest about the impact of drones? State TWO points. (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. 1.2.1 Using your OWN words, explain how drones help farmers. State TWO points. (2) 1.2.2 Quote ONE word which has the same meaning as ‘having difficulty’. (1) 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.3.1 Why does the writer refer to ‘40 per cent’ (line 13)? State TWO points. (2) 1.3.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The word ‘precision’ (line 12) refers to … A speed. B accuracy. C strength. D cost. (1) 1.4 Refer to paragraph 4. 1.4.1 What does the writer mean by, ‘a matter of life and death’ (line 22)? (2) 1.4.2 Why are the words Sky Nurse (line 19) written in italics? (1) 1.5 Refer to paragraph 5. State TWO ways in which drones help rangers to protect wildlife. (2) 1.6 Refer to paragraph 6. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 5 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 1.6.1 Why does the writer include the story of Kgothatso Molefe in this passage? State TWO points. (2) 1.6.2 Explain how Kgothatso’s work differs from what people think she does. (2) 1.7 Refer to paragraph 7. Using your OWN words, explain why some people are unhappy about drones. State TWO points. (2) 1.8 Refer to paragraph 8. Do you agree with Dr Khumalo’s view that drones are ‘like cars’ (line 42)? Substantiate your answer. (2) 1.9 Discuss the suitability of the title, ‘EYES IN THE SKY’. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 6 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction TEXT B HOW DO LEARNERS GET TO SCHOOL? Results of a survey of 1 200 learners in one district More than half of 60 58% our learners WALK! Percentage of learners (%) 50 40 30 20 17% 11% 10 8% 4% 2% 0 Walking Minibus Private School Other Bicycle taxi car bus Safe routes to school save lives. [Examiner’s own graph. The survey data are fictitious.] 1.10 Identify the least popular way of travelling to school. Give a reason for your answer. (2) 1.11 What does the figure 58% suggest about learners in this district? State TWO points. (2) 1.12 In your view, would the information in TEXT B be easier to understand if it were written as a paragraph instead of being shown as a bar graph? Substantiate your answer. (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 7 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2 Many young people find job interviews stressful. However, there are things that you can do to give yourself the best possible chance of success. Read TEXT C below and list SEVEN tips on how to prepare for and do well in a job interview. 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 ACE YOUR JOB INTERVIEW Being invited to a job interview is exciting, but for many young people it is also nerve-racking. Employers say that they often decide within the first few minutes whether a candidate is suitable. The good news is that, with careful preparation, you can walk into the room with confidence. Start by finding out as much as you can about the company. Visit its website and read about the products or services that it offers. Then practise answering common questions such as ‘Tell us about yourself’ or ‘Why do you want this job?’ Ask a friend or a family member to act as the interviewer. Choose your outfit the day before. You do not need an expensive suit, but your clothes must be clean, neat and suitable for the workplace. Plan your route carefully and aim to arrive at least fifteen minutes early, because arriving late creates a poor first impression. Take a folder with copies of your CV, your ID and your certificates in case the panel asks to see them. It is completely normal to feel nervous; even experienced workers feel anxious before an interview. Switch off your cellphone before you enter the building. During the interview, make eye contact, sit up straight and speak clearly. Answer every question honestly, and never pretend to have skills that you do not have. At the end of most interviews, the panel will ask whether you have any questions. Prepare one or two sensible questions, for example about the training that the company offers. Finally, after the interview, send a short message to thank the panel for their time. Remember, every interview is a learning experience. Even if you do not get the job, you will be better prepared for the next one. [Examiner’s own text] TOTAL SECTION B: 10 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 8 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction SECTION C: LANGUAGE QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. TEXT D Rise and shine, Mzansi! Off to school, full of energy LESEDI Mabele Crunch Whole-grain sorghum & oats 500 g Made from whole-grain mabele (sorghum) and oats, LESEDI Mabele Crunch gives your family slow-release energy that lasts until lunch. High in fibre. No added colourants. Just add milk! LESEDI – light up your morning. [Examiner’s own advertisement. LESEDI Mabele Crunch is a fictitious product.] The text in the advertisement reads as follows: Rise and shine, Mzansi! LESEDI Mabele Crunch. Whole-grain sorghum & oats. 500 g Off to school, full of energy Made from whole-grain mabele (sorghum) and oats, LESEDI Mabele Crunch gives your family slow-release energy that lasts until lunch. High in fibre. No added colourants. Just add milk! LESEDI – light up your morning. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 9 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 3.1 To which need does the advertiser appeal? (1) 3.2 Refer to the headline, ‘Rise and shine, Mzansi!’ How does the advertiser use the headline to attract the reader’s attention? State TWO points. (2) 3.3 Quote THREE consecutive words from the body copy which suggest that the energy from the cereal lasts a long time. (1) 3.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: In ‘No added colourants’, the word ‘colourants’ refers to substances that … A add flavour to food. B add colour to food. C keep food fresh. D make food sweet. (1) 3.5 Explain the advertiser’s intention in including the words, ‘Just add milk!’ (2) 3.6 Study the following sentence: LESEDI Mabele Crunch is high in fibre. Use a homophone for the underlined word in a sentence of your own. (1) 3.7 Do you think the visual of the girl running to school supports the message of the advertisement? 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 Lwazi. The man is his father. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 10 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction TEXT E GOING VIRAL by the examiner FRAME 1 FRAME 2 FRAME 3 THAT'S ENOUGH! Today I'm gonna film the Go and tidy your BEST dance video ever! Hmph! room, NOW! SH! CRA FRAME 4 FRAME 5 FRAME 6 Smile, Dad! NOW this But Dad, I was so How hard can video is going viral! close to going viral … it be? Left, right, SPIN! REC [Examiner’s own cartoon] 4.1 Refer to FRAME 1. How does the cartoonist show that Lwazi is excited? Refer to ONE visual clue. (1) 4.2 Refer to FRAME 2. Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The father’s facial expression indicates that he is … A amused. B annoyed. C frightened. D proud. (1) 4.3 Refer to FRAME 3. How does the cartoonist convey that the father is angry? Refer to ONE verbal and ONE visual clue in your answer. (2) 4.4 Refer to FRAME 4. Why does the cartoonist use an ellipsis (…) in ‘so close to going viral …’? (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 11 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 4.5 Explain how Lwazi’s body language in FRAME 4 is in contrast to his body language in FRAME 6. (2) 4.6 Refer to FRAME 1. Rewrite the underlined word in formal English: Today I’m gonna film the BEST dance video ever! (1) 4.7 Do you think the cartoonist succeeds in creating humour in this cartoon? Discuss your view. (2) [10] 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 GOGO GRADUATES AT SEVENTY-TWO 1 Its never too late to follow your dreams. Nomvula Dlamini, a retired domestic worker from Mthatha, have proved this to be true. Last Friday, at the age of seventy-two, she walked across the stage to receive a diploma in Early Childhood Development. 2 Dlamini left school in Grade 7 to look after her younger siblings. For more than forty years, she cleaned other people’s homes and raised four children of her own. 5 3 She studied in the evenings after caring for her grandchildren during the day. She often stayed awake until midnight, reading her notes by candlelight. Dlamini was determined to finish her studies. Her granddaughter helped her to submit her assignments online. 4 Her family travelled from as far as Durban to attend the occassion. ‘I want to inspire 10 my grandchildren,’ said Dlamini. 5 Dlamini plans to open a crèche in her village next year. In the meantime, she reads to the children at a local crèche every morning. Many people in her community look up at her as a role model. [Examiner’s own text. The people named in this text are fictitious.] 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) Its never too late to follow your dreams. (1) (b) Nomvula Dlamini, a retired domestic worker from Mthatha, have proved this to be true. (1) (c) Her family travelled from as far as Durban to attend the occassion. (1) (d) Many people in her community look up at her as a role model. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 12 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 5.1.2 Complete the following tag question. Write down only the missing words. Dlamini left school in Grade 7 to look after her younger siblings, …? (1) 5.1.3 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice: For more than forty years, she cleaned other people’s homes. (1) 5.1.4 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech: ‘I want to inspire my grandchildren,’ said Dlamini. (3) 5.1.5 State the part of speech of EACH of the underlined words as used in the following sentence: She often stayed awake until midnight, reading her notes by candlelight. (2) 5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form: Her granddaughter helped her to submit her assignments online. (1) 5.1.7 Rewrite the following sentence in the simple past tense: She reads to the children at a local crèche every morning. (1) 5.1.8 Provide a synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: Dlamini was determined to finish her studies. (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 13 Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 NSC Prediction 5.2 Study the text (TEXT G) below and answer the set questions. TEXT G KEEP KASI CLEAN! Join the EKHAYA CLEAN-UP DAY When: Saturday, 5 December, 08:00–12:00 Where: Meet at the Ekhaya Community Hall Bring gloves and a hat. Refuse bags will be supplied. Free refreshments for all volunteers! Clean streets, healthy families. [Examiner’s own poster] 5.2.1 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence: Litter is a serious problem in our area. Many residents still do not use the bins. Begin with: Although … (2) 5.2.2 Provide the correct degree of comparison in the following sentence: A clean street is (safe) than a dirty one. (1) 5.2.3 Give the correct form of the word in brackets in the sentence below: Keeping our streets clean is everyone’s (responsible). (1) 5.2.4 Study the slogan: Clean streets, healthy families. Write the antonym of the underlined word by adding a prefix. (1) 5.2.5 Rewrite the following sentence in the active voice: Refuse bags will be supplied by the organisers. (1) [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 80 Copyright reserved