Life Orientation Grade 9 P1 November Mock 2026 Question Paper

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Life Orientation 2 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions. 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: ONE compulsory question (QUESTION 1) (25) SECTION B: THREE compulsory questions (QUESTIONS 2, 3 and 4) (25) SECTION C: THREE questions (QUESTIONS 5, 6 and 7) – answer TWO (20) 2. Answer ALL the questions in SECTION A and SECTION B, and any TWO questions in SECTION C. 3. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK. 4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 5. Answer SECTION B in full sentences, except where you are asked to name, list or state. Answer SECTION C in full sentences and PARAGRAPHS. The questions in SECTION C test your ability to apply your knowledge and skills. 6. The mark allocation guides you on the length of your answers. For example, (2 x 2) (4) means that TWO points are needed, each worth TWO marks: one mark for the point and one mark for an explanation or example. 7. Leave a line open between subquestions. 8. Write neatly and legibly with a blue or black pen. 9. Suggested time: SECTION A – 20 minutes; SECTION B – 30 minutes; SECTION C – 40 minutes. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 3 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 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 correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.11 D. 1.1.1 A learner who wants a practical, career-focused qualification after Grade 9 can enrol at a TVET college for the … A National Senior Certificate (NSC). B National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)). C Bachelor’s degree. D General Education and Training Certificate for adults. (1) 1.1.2 The government scheme that gives loans and bursaries to students from poor households to study at public universities and TVET colleges is … A NSFAS. B SARS. C SAQA. D SASSA. (1) 1.1.3 A goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and has a deadline is called a/an … goal. A long-term B unrealistic C SMART D group (1) 1.1.4 Which ONE of the following is NOT a warning sign of depression? A Losing interest in activities that one used to enjoy B Feeling hopeless and worthless for several weeks C Big changes in sleeping and eating habits D Feeling disappointed for a day after losing a netball match (1) 1.1.5 Heritage Day is celebrated in South Africa on … every year. A 21 March B 27 April C 16 June D 24 September (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 4 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 1.1.6 An athlete who uses a banned substance to improve his/her performance is guilty of … A match-fixing. B doping. C ball-tampering. D age-cheating. (1) 1.1.7 The constitutional value which means that nobody, including the President and the government, is above the law is … A ubuntu. B reconciliation. C the rule of law. D an open society. (1) 1.1.8 The BEST way to manage your time when preparing for the November examination is to … A study all the subjects on the night before each paper. B draw up a study timetable and stick to it. C study while chatting to friends on your phone. D leave the subjects you find difficult for last. (1) 1.1.9 A teenager who stays calm, says clearly how she feels and still respects the other person during an argument is being … A passive. B aggressive. C assertive. D submissive. (1) 1.1.10 Which ONE of the following is an example of volunteerism? A Packing shelves at a supermarket on Saturdays for a wage B Helping at a community soup kitchen without being paid C Selling sweets at school to make a profit D Doing your own homework every afternoon (1) 1.2 Complete the paragraph below by choosing the correct word from the list. Write only the word next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. NOTE: There are more words than spaces. abstinence clinic condom symptoms tested vaccine stigma Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) show no (1.2.1) … at first, so a person can infect others without knowing it. The only 100% sure way to avoid STIs and teenage pregnancy is (1.2.2) …, especially for young teenagers. A person who is sexually active should use a (1.2.3) … correctly every time and should be (1.2.4) … for HIV regularly. Free and confidential advice is available at any public (1.2.5) …. (5 x 1) (5) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 5 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 1.3 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–F) next to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.3.6 A. COLUMN A COLUMN B 1.3.1 Scholarship A dislike or fear of people from other countries 1.3.2 Learnership B a deeply shocking or frightening experience that can cause long-lasting emotional harm 1.3.3 Xenophobia C money awarded to a learner for excellent academic, sporting or cultural achievement 1.3.4 Trauma D respecting the rules of the game, opponents and officials 1.3.5 Fair play E a short period of work experience, often after studying, to gain skills in the workplace F a programme that combines theory with practical training in the workplace and leads to a registered qualification (5 x 1) (5) 1.4 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question numbers (1.4.1 to 1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.4.1 The NC(V) Level 4 and the National Senior Certificate are both on Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). (1) 1.4.2 Life Orientation is a compulsory subject for all learners in Grades 10 to 12. (1) 1.4.3 Bullying on social media is not a form of violence, because nobody is physically hurt. (1) 1.4.4 A person can become infected with HIV by sharing a cup or hugging someone who is HIV-positive. (1) 1.4.5 The Constitution of South Africa gives every person the right to follow the religion of his/her choice. (1) [25] TOTAL SECTION A: 25 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 6 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION B (COMPULSORY) Answer ALL the questions in this section. QUESTION 2 Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow. AYANDA’S CHOICE Ayanda (15) has been dating Kgosi (16) for two months. Kgosi has started to pressure her to sleep with him. He says, “If you really loved me, you would prove it.” When Ayanda refuses, he ignores her messages for days. Her friends tease her and say that “everybody in Grade 9 is already doing it”. Ayanda dreams of becoming a nurse and works hard at school. She does not want to lose Kgosi, but she is not ready for sex. She also knows that her cousin had to leave school last year when she fell pregnant. [Examiner’s own case study. The names and events are fictional.] 2.1 Identify TWO types of pressure that Ayanda is experiencing in the case study. (2 x 1) (2) 2.2 Name TWO possible results of unsafe sexual behaviour for a teenager. (2 x 1) (2) 2.3 Explain how a teenage pregnancy could prevent Ayanda from reaching her goal of becoming a nurse. (1 x 2) (2) 2.4 Explain the term abstinence and give ONE reason why it is a responsible choice for Ayanda. (1 + 1) (2) 2.5 Advise Ayanda on TWO assertive ways in which she could respond to Kgosi’s pressure. (2 x 1) (2) [10] QUESTION 3 Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow. THABO AT THE CROSSROADS Thabo is in Grade 9. He spends his weekends helping his uncle repair cars and he enjoys working with his hands. His marks are good in Technology and average in Mathematics. Thabo would like to become a motor mechanic, but he is not sure whether to stay at school or to go to a TVET college next year. Thabo’s mother is a domestic worker and she is worried that she will not be able to pay for his studies after school. His cousin, who is in Grade 12, has applied for a bursary from a motor company and for NSFAS funding. [Examiner’s own case study. The names and events are fictional.] 3.1 Name TWO options that are available to Thabo after he has passed Grade 9. (2 x 1) (2) 3.2 Explain ONE difference between the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)). (1 x 2) (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 7 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 3.3 State TWO factors that Thabo should consider when he chooses his Grade 10 subjects. (2 x 1) (2) 3.4 Explain the difference between a bursary and a study loan. (1 x 2) (2) 3.5 Suggest TWO ways in which Thabo could find out more about careers in the motor industry. (2 x 1) (2) [10] QUESTION 4 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. WALKING TOGETHER FOR PEACE After a week of attacks on foreign-owned shops in the fictional town of Mzimvubu, leaders of the local churches, the mosque, the Hindu temple and a group of traditional healers met to talk. Together they organised a peace walk through the town. They also collected food parcels for all the families who had lost their shops, and invited the youth to a soccer day where everybody shared a meal. One leader reminded the crowd that all their faiths teach people to treat others the way they would like to be treated. [Examiner’s own extract. The town and events are fictional.] 4.1 Name TWO values or teachings, found in many religions, that promote peace. (2 x 1) (2) 4.2 Identify ONE action in the extract that shows how religious groups can help people in need. (1) 4.3 Explain how respect for different religions can help to build unity in South Africa. (1 x 2) (2) [5] TOTAL SECTION B: 25 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 8 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION C Answer any TWO questions in this section. Write your answers in full sentences and PARAGRAPHS. Number your answers clearly, e.g. QUESTION 5. QUESTION 5 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. NOT SAFE AT SCHOOL At a fictional high school, fights break out almost every Friday after school. Some learners have started carrying knives “for protection”, and older youths from a gang wait at the gate to recruit Grade 8 and 9 boys. Last month, a video of a learner being slapped and kicked was shared on WhatsApp groups. Many learners say they are afraid to report what they see, and some have stopped coming to school on Fridays. [Examiner’s own extract. The school and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on violence at school. Use the following as a guideline: • Explain the term violence and give ONE example of violence from the extract. (1 + 1) (2) • Discuss TWO ways in which violence at school affects learners’ safety AND their learning. (2 x 2) (4) • Recommend ONE way in which learners and the school could work together to prevent violence. (1 x 2) (2) • Indicate where a learner who is a victim of violence could get help, and explain how this place/person could help. (1 x 2) (2) [10] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

Life Orientation 9 Senior Phase Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 QUESTION 6 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. LERATO’S LOSS Lerato (14) was raised by her grandmother, who died three months ago after a long illness. At first Lerato cried a lot, which her family understood. Now she hardly speaks to anyone, she has stopped going to netball practice, she sleeps most of the afternoon and she often skips meals. Her marks have dropped in every subject. Yesterday she told a friend, “Nothing matters anymore.” [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on coping with loss and depression. Use the following as a guideline: • Explain the term grief and state ONE normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. (1 + 1) (2) • Discuss TWO signs in the extract which show that Lerato may be suffering from depression, and not only from normal grief. (2 x 2) (4) • Advise Lerato on ONE healthy way to cope with her loss. (1 x 2) (2) • Indicate where Lerato could find professional help, and explain how it could help her. (1 x 2) (2) [10] OR QUESTION 7 Read the extract below and answer the question that follows. A TOURNAMENT TO FORGET At a fictional under-16 soccer tournament, one team was disqualified after officials found that two of its players were 18 years old. In the final, angry spectators threw bottles at the referee after a penalty was awarded. The next day, a player from the winning team admitted that he had used a banned supplement to “get stronger quickly”, because his coach had said that winning was all that mattered. [Examiner’s own extract. The tournament and events are fictional.] Write paragraphs on ethics in sport. Use the following as a guideline: • Explain the term sport ethics and give ONE example of fair play. (1 + 1) (2) • Discuss ONE reason why doping is unethical AND ONE reason why age-cheating is unethical. (2 x 2) (4) • Recommend TWO ways in which a school could promote ethical behaviour among its players AND spectators. (2 x 2) (4) [10] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 70 Copyright reserved