# Life Orientation Grade 7 June 2020 Question Paper > Grade 7 Life Orientation question paper from the June Exam 2020, 17 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7-life-orientation-2020-june-exam-question-paper/0bf12c63-c632-432b-94de-d6f9319aefc3 - Updated: 2026-10-29 - Subject: Life Orientation - Grade: Grade 7 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2020 - Exam period: June Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 17 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 7](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7) › [Life Orientation](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7/life-orientation) › [Life Orientation Grade 7 June 2020 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7-life-orientation-2020-june-exam-question-paper/0bf12c63-c632-432b-94de-d6f9319aefc3) ## About this document Life Orientation · Grade 7 · June Exam · 2020. Question paper, 17 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Name: ______________________________ Grade 7 A B C D Date: ______________ BEDFORDVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL LIFE ORIENTATION – GRADE 7 Mid-Year Examination 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 __________ TOTAL 70 0-29% 30-39% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80-100% 1 Examiner: Mrs P Naidoo Time: 1 hours 2 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. QUESTION BY QUESTION ANALYSIS Question Type Lower Order (25) Middle Order (25) Higher Order (20) Question total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Learner mark 10 10 5 15 10 10 10 10 Total 1 ### Page 2 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: 2 ### Page 3 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2.2 physical abuse: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2.3 intimidate: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2.4 Children’s Court ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2.5 Peer pressure: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 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 1 3. Anger B 2 3. Counsellors C 3 3. D 0800055555 4 3. E Someone that is trained to help a victim of abuse 5 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 3 ### Page 4 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. ______________________________ 4 ### Page 5 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. 5 ### Page 6 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) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 6 ### Page 7 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) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 7 ### Page 8 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) _______________________________________________________________________ 8 ### Page 9 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) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 9 ### Page 10 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 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) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 10 ### Page 11 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 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) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 11 ### Page 12 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 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 12 ### Page 13 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) 13 ### Page 14 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 14 ### Page 15 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: 15 ### Page 16 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 16 ### Page 17  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) 17 ## Related documents - [Gr 7 LO June 2019](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-7-lo-june-2019/2d2481ed-d24f-4633-a685-3b193e283afe) — Life Orientation · QP · 2019 - [Grade-7-LO-exam 2018 June](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7-lo-exam-2018-june/e9d4b227-2fd5-4c9a-bd1e-9970fc267cb2) — Life Orientation · QP · 2018 - [2020 NOVEMBER EXAM PAPER GR7 LO MEMO](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/2020-november-exam-paper-gr7-lo-memo/f76a0e79-499e-4cca-b258-f3f56edaf1ed) — Life Orientation · Memo · 2020 - [Grade-7-LO-memo 2018 June](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7-lo-memo-2018-june/ec2ad2b2-c1c4-4989-a328-4f191d2257ed) — Life Orientation · Memo · 2018 - [2019 final gr 7](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7-life-orientation-2019-november-exam-question-paper/a8cf3cfb-19ab-42b3-83b9-e4b316347cce) — Life Orientation · QP · 2019 - [November 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/november-2018/d3310994-e2b7-40de-b3e0-fadd2d0a97c4) — Life Orientation · QP · 2019 ## More from Grade 7 Life Orientation - [Grade 7 LO Memorandum November 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7-lo-memorandum-november-2018/7ccd2722-9a17-40a1-b0de-d3cf4046bfe9) — Memo · 2018 - [Grade 7 LO Exam November 2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7-lo-exam-november-2018/97387e6e-2600-46ba-b88e-c26a5027e402) — QP · 2018 ## Collection - [Grade 7 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-7/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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