Name: ______________________________ Grade 7 A B C D Date: ______________
BEDFORDVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL
LIFE ORIENTATION – GRADE 7
Mid-Year Examination 2020
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Examiner: Mrs P Naidoo Time: 1 hours
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Moderator: Mrs M Coetzer Total: 70
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Instructions:
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. This paper consists of 10 pages.
3. Write neatly.
4. This paper has three sections. Answer all questions from Section A and B and choose
only two from Section C.
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SECTION A (25)
Question 1: Choose the correct answer. Circle or high light your answer. (5)
1.1 During puberty…
A everyone develops at their own pace
B menstruation begins in grade 6 for all
C voices change for both boys and girls
D girls only are ready to have children
1.2 ________________________ are changes in boys during puberty.
A voice changes and hair grows under the armpits
B shoulders widen and muscles develop
C voice changes, hair grows in genital area and menstruation begins
D A and B
1.3 Human Rights day is celebrated on _______________
A 16 June
B 21 March
C 27 April
D 9 August
1.4 Youth Day is on ____________________
A 16 June
B 21 March
C 27 April
D 9 August
1.5 Your self-concept is based on _____________________
A abilities, interests, potential and cultural background
B personal qualities, abilities, potential and interests
C cultural background, religion, classroom rules
D cultural background and parent’s occupation
Question 2: Provide a definition for each of the following: (5)
2.1 hormones:
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2.2 physical abuse:
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2.3 intimidate:
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2.4 Children’s Court
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2.5 Peer pressure:
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Question 3: Match column A to column B. Write only the letter in the given space for
your answer. (5)
Column A Column B
3. Childline A A negative emotion displayed by an abuser
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3. Anger B
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3. Counsellors C
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3. D 0800055555
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3. E Someone that is trained to help a victim of abuse
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F 08000998877
Question 2: Fill in the missing word. Your answer can be found in the word bank. (10)
chatroom hormones 0800055555 08000998877 shelters
peer pressure intimidate physically emotionally Children’s Court
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anger torture Constitutional Court internet counsellors pain
2.1 Chemicals called _______________ cause many changes in the body during puberty.
2.2 During puberty a girl becomes _______________________ able to become pregnant.
2.3 A type of court that decides the future of an abused child. _________ __________
2.4 A negative emotion that is often displayed by an abuser. ____________________
2.5 To frighten somebody into doing something against their will. ________________
2.6 Teenagers often give into __________ _____________ and have difficulty saying no.
2.7 Specially trained people who help children who have been abused. ___________
2.8 This is a toll-free line for children who want to report abuse. __________________
2.9 Places of safety and other such _________________ are set up to help and protect
victims of abuse.
2.10 A virtual meeting place on the internet where people meet and share information.
________________
Question 3: Study the scenarios below. Identify the type of abuse in each example. (5)
3.1 Megan’s father pushed her against the wall because he was angry with her.
_____________________________
3.2 Lerato has been receiving hurtful messages from her classmate. The messages
often has swearing and she is teased about her bad maths marks.
______________________________
3.3 Michelle’s 16 year old neighbor often comes into her bedroom. He forces her to
touch him inappropriately and threatens to hurt her if she refuses.
______________________________
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3.4 A mother noticed that her toddler had bruises on her legs when she arrived from
school. On investigating, she found that the teacher had beaten the toddler with a
stick.
___________________________
3.5 Jay always bumps against Terry when he walks past him on the corridor. Terry has
many bruises on his shoulder and is quite sore.
_____________________________
SECTION B (25)
Question 4: Read the case study carefully before you answer the questions
No closure for Michael Komape’s family
(The Star Editorial, 24 April 2018)
It is disappointing that the family of a 5 year old Polokwane pupil who drowned in a pit
latrine lost their case against the Minister of Basic Education for the child’s death.
The family of Michael Komape - whose name has become synonymous with the
struggle for children around the country for sanitation and safe schools – has lost its
claim for general and constitutional damages for the death of their son.
It was on January 20, 2014, during break time, that the Grade R learner went to use
the pit toilet at Mahlodumela Primary School in Chebeng Village, near Polokwane.
The toilet was dilapidated and Michael fell into the pit below, drowning in human
waste with all his dignity stripped.
It was his third day at school.
The family sued for more than R2 million for special and constitutional damages,
funeral costs, and the loss of income for Michael’s mother Rosina Komape, who lost
her job as a domestic worker soon after the death of her son.
It transpired that the headmaster had written numerous letters to the Department of
Education in Limpopo asking for new toilets to be built for safety reasons. The
principal received no response to his pleas.
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On November 13, 2017 the hearing began in Polokwane High Court, running for three
weeks before concluding on February 2, 2018.
On Monday morning, Limpopo High Court Judge Gerrit Muller dismissed the
Komape’s main claim, but ordered that two of Komape’s siblings be paid R6000 each
for general medical expenses.
Judge Muller also ordered a structural interdict to supply and install toilets that are
safe and secure in rural schools in the province.
The undignified, horrific death of Michael Komape should have been a strident wake-
up call for those tasked with ensuring the safety of our children in schools. Yet, in a
tragic ironic twist, an almost identical incident happened last month when 5 year old
Grade R learner Lumka Mketwa, died in a pit toilet at Luna Primary School in Bizana,
Eastern Cape.
The only hope now is that the education department will comply with an order from
Cyril Ramaphosa to conduct an audit of schools that lack adequate ablution facilities,
and put in place an emergency interim measure while rolling out proper infrastructure.
The families of the two pupils will struggle to find closure, but it’s incumbent upon
education authorities that no other family suffers the same fate.
Definitions:
latrine: a toilet, usually communal
synonymous: having the same meaning as another word or phrase
dilapidated: in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
transpired: come to be known or revealed
interdict: forbid or prohibit, block or ban
strident: loud and harsh, rough
audit: an official inspection of
ablution: washing, cleaning, bathing/showering facilities
incumbent: necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility
4.1. What happened to Michael Komape? (1)
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4.2 Why has Michael’s name become synonymous with the struggle for “children for
sanitation and safe schools”? (1)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.3 How was Michael’s dignity stripped? (1)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.4 Michael’s family sued the Department of Education for constitutional damages?
What does this mean and why was this action taken? (2)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.5 What is the headmaster’s responsibility towards Michael and all the other children
in his school? (1)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.6 Did Michael have this? (from the answer above) Why do you say so? (2)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.7 What did the headmaster do to attempt to rectify the situation of the pit toilets at
the school? (1)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.8 What has the President done in an attempt to prevent this from happening again?
Do you think that this will work or help? (2)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.9 Which “Basic Human Right” was Michael not given? (1)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.10 How is Judge Muller hoping to rectify this situation? (1)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4.11 Do you believe that the Education Department is taking this seriously? Justify
your answer. (2)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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Question 5: Read the job description below.
Wildlife /Game Breeding Manager
Limpopo – Settlers’ / Marble hall
Duties & Responsibilities
Details:
Position: Wildlife /Game Breeding Manager
Salary: Market Related
Location: Limpopo – Settlers’ / Marble hall
Qualifications
Grade 12.
National diploma in Game Ranch Management / Nature Management Diploma
Duties for the position, are as follow:
Established advanced proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on Excel
At least 5 years managerial experience in a similar position
Anti-poaching (Preventing, action & Follow-up)
Supplementary feeding of all breeding & plains game
General road & fence monitor & planning
Administrative duties (Departmental) (Bengufarm, getting quotations & invoices etc.)
General wellbeing of game as well as game relocations & camp rotations
Annual Game counts & attention to detail when updating new births/mortalities
(monitoring of all game herds)
Responsible for assisted culling operations
Updating & getting new permits from Dept. of Environmental affairs
Fire control & prevention
Assisting with Lodge & Game drives when short staffed
General maintenance on water Crips & fencing/camps etc.
Photographs of all animals Inc. new births
Veld management & Bush clearing
Ecological carrying capacity for all the farm as well as camps
Tick control & deworming of all breeding animals
Non-negotiable on Experience within the industry
Contact:
Mariaan@hutech.co.za
Closing Date:
17/02/2020
5.1 What is the highest level of schooling the applicant should have? (1)
_______________________________________________________________________
5.2 What qualification should the applicant already have? (1)
_______________________________________________________________________
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5.3 Biology or Life Sciences might be a subject that the applicant studied at school. How
would a good knowledge of this subject help them to perform their duties better?
Substantiate from the information. (2)
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5.4 Describe the work environment that the applicant would be working in, if their job
application is successful? (2)
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5.5 Name 2 challenges that the successful applicant may have while performing their
duties. (2)
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5.6 Why do you think “Non-negotiable on Experience within the industry” is part of the job
description? What does this mean? (2)
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
SECTION C: (20)
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE QUESTIONS
Question 6:
Developing a good memory would be advantageous in any learning environment.
Name and discuss 5 key factors that should be remembered when developing your
memory. (10)
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criteria 0-1 2-3 4-5
Name the 5 points 0 or 1 key factor 2-3 key factors 4-5 key factors
Discuss the 5 points 0-1 key factor 2-3 key factors 4-5 key factors
discussed discussed discussed
Question 7:
“Apartheid was seen as a crime against humanity”
Name and discuss 5 human rights that were being violated during this time. (10)
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criteria 0-1 2-3 4-5
Name the 5 human 0 or 1 human 2-3 human rights 4-5 human rights
rights right
Discuss the 5 0-1 human rights 2-3 human rights 4-5 human rights
human rights discussed discussed discussed
Question 8:
Puberty brings about many physical and emotional changes. Explain the changes that
occur emotionally. (7) Link these changes to your personal experiences. (3)
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criteria
Explain 7 emotional 0 or 1 emotional 2-4 emotional 5-7 emotional
changes during change explained changes are changes are
puberty (0-1) explained (2-4) explained (5-7)
Link between the 0-1 link discussed 2-3 links to
emotional changes (0-1) personal
and your personal experience
experiences discussed (2-3)
Name: ___Memo Grade 7 A B C D Date: _____________
SECTION A (25)
Question 1: Write true or false for each statement. If the statement is false, rewrite
the statement correctly. (10)
1.1 During puberty, everyone develops at their own pace. Some develop earlier
while others develop later. True
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1.2 One of the changes during puberty might be acne for only boys. False acne
may result in both boys and girls
1.3 Human Rights Day is celebrated on 16th June in South Africa. False 21st March
1.4 Your self-concept is your idea of yourself based on your personal qualities,
interests, abilities and potential. True
1.5 It is important that all children attend school to achieve their potential. True
Question 2: Fill in the missing word. Your answer can be found in the word bank. (10)
2.1 Chemicals called hormones cause many changes in the body during puberty.
2.2 During puberty a girl becomes physically able to become pregnant.
2.3 A type of court that decides the future of an abused child. Children’s Court
2.4 A negative emotion that is often displayed by an abuser. anger
2.5 To frighten somebody into doing something against their will. intimidate
2.6 Teenagers often give into peer pressure and have difficulty saying no.
2.7 Specially trained people who help children who have been abused. counsellors
2.8 This is a toll-free line for children who want to report abuse. 0800055555
2.9 Places of safety and other such shelters are set up to help and protect victims of
abuse.
2.10 A virtual meeting place on the internet where people meet and share information.
chatroom
Question 3: Study the scenarios below. Identify the type of abuse in each example. (5)
3.1 physical
3.2 emotional
3.3 sexual
3.4 physical
3.5 physical
SECTION B (25)
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Question 4: Read the case study carefully before you answer the questions
No closure for Michael Komape’s family
(The Star Editorial, 24 April 2018)
4.1. What happened to Michael Komape? (1)
He drowned when he fell into a pit toilet
4.2 Why has Michael’s name become synonymous with the struggle for “children for
sanitation and safe schools”? (1)
His name is used to remind South Africans that we need safer schools and better
sanitation
4.3 How was Michael’s dignity stripped? (1)
He died in an awful way by drowning in human waste, no one should die in this way
4.4 Michael’s family sued the Department of Education for constitutional damages?
What does this mean and why was this action taken? (2)
It is the Department of Education and the government’s responsibility to provide safe
schools for the children. They were held responsible for not providing for Michael’s
safety. If the school was build safely, then Michael might not have died.
4.5 What is the headmaster’s responsibility towards Michael and all the other children
in his school? (1)
To keep all the children at the school safe
4.6 Did Michael have this? (from the answer above) Why do you say so? (2)
No, the school was not safe. “it transpired that….. safety reason”
4.7 What did the headmaster do to attempt to rectify the situation of the pit toilets at
the school? (1)
He wrote many letters to the Department of Education
4.8 What has the President done in an attempt to prevent this from happening again?
Do you think that this will work or help? (2)
Asked for an audit to be conducted of all schools, no, this has not helped
4.9 Which “Basic Human Right” was Michael not given? (1)
The right to a safe environment
4.10 How is Judge Muller hoping to rectify this situation? (1)
Structural interdict to supply and install toilets in rural schools
4.11 Do you believe that the Education Department is taking this seriously? Justify
your answer. (2)
No, more children have died since Michael died in exactly the same way.
Question 5: Read the job description below for a job.
5.1 What is the highest level of schooling the applicant should have? (1)
Grade 12
5.2 What qualification should the applicant already have? (1)
National Diploma in Game Ranch Management or National Management Diploma
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5.3 Biology or Life Sciences might be a subject that the applicant studied at school. How
would a good knowledge of this subject help them to perform their duties better?
Substantiate from the information. (2)
To feed the animals
To be responsible for the responsible culling procedures
To understand the ecology of the farm and its surrounding area
To create tick/worm control programmes
5.4 Describe the work environment that the applicant would be working in, if their job
application is successful? (2)
Open veld
Farm
Different types of animals
Agriculture
5.5 Name 2 challenges that the successful applicant may have while performing their
duties. (2)
May get hurt while working with the animals
Poachers may hurt them
Get diseases from the animals
Dealing with tourists might be difficult
5.6 Why do you think “Non-negotiable on Experience within the industry” is part of the job
description? What does this mean? (2)
This means that the applicant must have experience in the industry to apply. If no
experience, then they should not apply. Experience is vital
SECTION C: (20)
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE QUESTIONS
Question 6:
Developing a good memory would be advantageous in any learning environment.
Name and discuss 5 key factors that should be remembered when developing your
memory. (10) any 5 factors
Pay attention:
Involve as many senses as possible:
Connect information to what you already know:
Focus on understanding basic ideas rather than memorizing small details:
Repeat information you have already learnt:
Eat the right foods:
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Use mnemonics:
criteria 0-1 2-3 4-5
Name the 5 points 0 or 1 key factor 2-3 key factors 4-5 key factors
Discuss the 5 points 0-1 key factor 2-3 key factors 4-5 key factors
discussed discussed discussed
Question 7:
“Apartheid was seen as a crime against humanity”
Name and discuss 5 human rights that were being violated during this time. (10)
No one has the right to torture you
The right to be recognized as a person before the law
We are all equal before the law and entitled to equal protection
No one has the right to wrongfully imprison you or force you to leave your
country
The right to a fair and public trial
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
You can travel anywhere you want
Freedom of expression- free thoughts and to voice opinions
Right to gather as a peaceful assembly
The right to choose and take part in governing your country
The workers rights to a job, fair wage and to join a trade union
The right to an adequate standard of living
The right to an education
criteria 0-1 2-3 4-5
Name the 5 human 0 or 1 human 2-3 human rights 4-5 human rights
rights right
Discuss the 5 0-1 human rights 2-3 human rights 4-5 human rights
human rights discussed discussed discussed
Question 8:
Puberty brings about many physical and emotional changes. Explain the changes that
occur emotionally. (7) Link these changes to your personal experiences. (3)
Moodiness due to changes in the hormone levels
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Confusion about what is happening to you
Concern about whether the changes are normal
Strong emotions that you have not had before
Extreme sensitivity and becoming upset easily
Uncertainty about how your body is changing
General embarrassment and awkwardness
Concern about how others’ bodies look compared to yours
Sexual attraction towards someone and not knowing how to cope
A need for more independence from your parents
Link these to your own emotions and explain how you identify with the above
criteria
Explain 7 emotional 0 or 1 emotional 2-4 emotional 5-7 emotional
changes during change explained changes are changes are
puberty (0-1) explained (2-4) explained (5-7)
Link between the 0-1 link discussed 2-3 links to
emotional changes (0-1) personal
and your personal experience
experiences discussed (2-3)
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