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GRADE 9
NOVEMBER 2013
LIFE ORIENTATION
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Life Orientation Grade 9 November EC 2013 Question Paper
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2 LIFE ORIENTATION (NOVEMBER 2013)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the instructions carefully before answering questions.
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. Do not change numbers of the questions.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. In multiple-choice questions write ONLY the correct letter.
5. Leave a line open at the end of each question.
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(NOVEMBER 2013) LIFE ORIENTATION 3
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
Choose the most appropriate answer from the answers given. Write only the
correct letter (A–D) next to the relevant number (1.1–1.5), for example 1.6 A.
1.1 The condition of being excessively overweight is known as …
A bulimia.
B inactivity.
C diabetes.
D obesity. (1)
1.2 The best choice of food in order to stay healthy is …
A food that is bought from a restaurant.
B home grown and prepared food.
C food that is processed.
D food that is sugary and fatty. (1)
1.3 Which of the following will you not do when your friend is abusing
substances?
A Share one’s concerns with him/her.
B Talk about the immediate, mid-term and long term effect of abusing
substances.
C Step back from the friendship if being with him/her is no longer
good for you.
D Cover-up for him/her to help him/her hide what he/she is doing. (1)
1.4 One of the following actions indicates that one does not value one’s
health:
A Eat healthily
B Avoid drugs and alcohol
C Do enough exercise
D Drink too much alcohol (1)
1.5 Every year on 24 September, all South Africans celebrate …
A Human Rights Day.
B Youth Day.
C Heritage Day.
D Freedom Day. (1)
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QUESTION 2
State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write ONLY the
correct answer next to the number (2.1–2.5) of the question, for example
2.6 FALSE.
2.1 Sexual harassment is an act of touching someone in a sexual way without
his/her consent. (1)
2.2 Internship is a period of working at a place for minimal pay in order to
learn more about the work. (1)
2.3 Poor people are the only people affected by HIV/Aids. (1)
2.4 Peer pressure occurs when a person is being forced to do something by
someone who is the same age as him/her. (1)
2.5 People who drink sorghum beer only cannot become alcoholics. (1)
[5]
QUESTION 3
Match the term in COLUMN A with the correct explanation in COLUMN B.
Write down only the number (3.1–3.5) of the word in COLUMN A and the correct
letter (A–E) of the explanation/description in COLUMN B next to it, for
example 3.6 A.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.1 Scholarship A Means being varied or is made up of different
elements
3.2 Alcohol abuse B A programme that helps a person to stop abusing
drugs
3.3 Diversity C An award given to a student based on exceptional
academic ability
3.4 Rehabilitation D Design on a shield used by a country as its own
special symbol
3.5 National Coat E Lowers one’s fitness level
of Arms
(5 x 1) [5]
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QUESTION 4
Complete the passage below by filling in the correct word/s from the box below.
Write down ONLY the required word/s next to the relevant number (4.1–4.10).
diversity, interact, vacuum, mind-set, history, differences, better, belief,
ignore, nation
Ubuntu is the (4.1...) that as people we need each other: I am human through
my acknowledgement of another person’s humanity. It is the belief that we are
human only because we (4.2 ...) with other people. If we (4.3 ...) the rest of
humanity and try to live in a (4.4 ...), we would be less than human. It is this
(4.5 ...) that has kept South Africans throughout their (4.6 ...). Everybody knows
that South Africa is a multi-cultural (4.7 ...). Beyond that (4.8...) of cultures,
South Africa as a society is striving for a (4.9 ...) life for all. It is normal to have
(4.10 ...) as people, but as South Africans we must not forget that we are one
nation. (10 x 1) [10]
TOTAL SECTION A: 25
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SECTION B
QUESTION 5
Read the passage below and answer questions that follow.
TUBERCULOSIS (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to
person through the air. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs, but it can also
affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys or the spine. In
most cases, tuberculosis is treatable; however persons with tuberculosis can die
if they do not get proper treatment. The general symptoms of tuberculosis
include feelings of sickness, weight loss, coughing, chest pains or coughing
blood. There is a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis and it is called Bacille
Calmette-Gurin (BCG). It is used in many countries to prevent severe forms of
tuberculosis in children. There is another type of tuberculosis known as multi-
drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
This tuberculosis is resistant to at least two of the best anti-TB drugs, Isoniazed
and Rifampicin. MDR-TB can be prevented by avoiding exposure to known
MDR-TB patients. If one thinks he/she has been exposed to someone with
tuberculosis, one should contact a doctor or local health department.
[Extracted from www.msf.org/mdrtb]
5.1 Give any TWO human organs that are vulnerable to tuberculosis. (2)
5.2 What is Bacille Calmette-Gurin (BCG) as mentioned in the above extract? (1)
5.3 How can one treat tuberculosis? Give any TWO ways. (2)
5.4 Give any TWO general symptoms of tuberculosis as mentioned in the
above extract. (2)
5.5 5.5.1 What is MDR-TB? (1)
5.5.2 Why is MDR-TB referred to as being resistant to drugs? (2)
[10]
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QUESTION 6
Read the report below and answer the questions based on it.
A study of sexual relationships amongst teenagers in the Eastern Cape showed
that 60% of the teens were physically assaulted by their partners. Violence was
used by boys to impose the ‘rules’ of the relationship, in particular when a girl
tried to end the relationship or refused to have sex or attempted to check up on
her boyfriend. One boy said he beat his girlfriend because she had told her
friends that he was a ‘bad kisser’. Another boy said he beat his ex-girlfriend
because she told his new partner, out of jealousy, that he was “ugly and not the
right stuff for the girls”.
[Adapted from a Medical Research Council Report]
6.1 How did the teenagers in the above report express their anger? (2)
6.2 List THREE ways mentioned in the extract which shows that these
teenagers are not emotionally mature enough to handle their anger. (3)
6.3 Suggest an appropriate way to deal with the anger felt by the teenagers. (2)
6.4 What type of a relationship is highlighted in the extract? (1)
6.5 The Medical Research Council interviewed 8 000 teenagers to get the
report. Sixty percent (60%) responded as mentioned in the extract. What
is sixty percent of eight thousand teenagers? Show your calculations. (2)
[10]
QUESTION 7
Read the following case study and answer questions based on it.
Cindy and Stefan have been going out for a month. Stefan is taking Cindy to eat
at a fast-food outlet. Cindy is thrilled to go out. Her mother has always
forbidden her to eat fast-foods. When Cindy wanted to order a can of Coke,
Stefan orders a beer for her instead. Stefan convinces Cindy that even though
she is not 18 yet, drinking beer would be fine as everyone around her is smoking
and drinking. Cindy did not want to seem childish or embarrass him. The two
danced and laughed. After having their meal, they left in Stefan’s car. On their
way home Stefan stopped the car near an empty piece of land and demanded
sex from Cindy.
[Extracted from Yebo Life-Orientation Grade 9]
7.1 Who do you think should take responsibility for the fact that Cindy drank
alcohol? (1)
7.2 Support your answer in QUESTION 7.1. (2)
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7.3 Why did Cindy’s mother forbid Cindy to eat fast-foods? (2)
7.4 Why was Cindy so excited when she was invited for a meal by Stefan? (2)
7.5 ONE of the following factors influenced Cindy and Stefan to choose fast-
foods when they went out for a meal. Choose the correct ONE and write
only the letter (A–D) next to the number of the question.
A Political factors
B Social factors
C Ecological factors
D Cultural factors (1)
7.6 7.6.1 Do you think places that serve food and alcoholic drinks, add to
the problem of teenage alcoholism? (1)
7.6.2 Explain your answer in QUESTION 7.6.1. (2)
7.7 Show how Stefan placed Cindy’s life in danger, when he drove her home. (2)
7.8 Explain why Stefan felt encouraged to demand sex from Cindy. (2)
[15]
QUESTION 8
Read the extract below and answer questions that follow.
DEATH OF MOTHER TONGUE-LANGUAGE
Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon *Thandi Mfikili goes for mother-tongue
lessons. She is a 16-year-old bright eyed girl who speaks English with a ‘Model
C’ accent and is cool (pronounced ‘kewl’) about most things, but language
lessons. The language she is learning is isiXhosa. “I mean, why do I need
this?” she pouts. “If it wasn’t for my mom I wouldn’t bother.” Thandi’s mother
feels strongly about her daughter learning to speak her mother-tongue. She
makes statements such as these: “In schools, English becomes the medium of
instruction too early. As a result our pupils have no indigenous language
background because they have not been given a thorough grounding in their
mother-tongue.” Thandi’s mother feels that children should be multilingual.
*Not her real name
[Abridged from an extract in Oxford LO Grade 9]
8.1 Why does Thandi enjoy learning English rather than isiXhosa? (2)
8.2 Why does Thandi’s mother feel strongly that children should learn their
mother-tongue first before they learn another language? (2)
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8.3 Thandi’s mother believes that South Africans should be multilingual.
What does it mean to be multilingual? (2)
8.4 Give any THREE ways in which multilingualism can help promote
understanding of other cultures with South Africans. (6)
[12]
QUESTION 9
Read the following extract and answer questions based on it.
NGIBONGA KAKHULU!
My name is Nhlakanipho Colin Mkhize, currently studying towards a Bachelor
of Science degree, with Physics and Chemistry as my major subjects.
“University was a far-off dream for me as a child growing up with a single
mother,” said Nhlakanipho. “She struggled to put me through my primary
school. Fortunately I was awarded a bursary at Carter High School because I
performed well in my school work. But even with the bursary, the struggle
continued. When I was in matric, my LO teacher gave me a form to apply for a
scholarship. I was not sure if I would get anything. But then I was informed
that I had been awarded a scholarship to study at Rhodes University. The
opportunity has allowed me to dream even bigger! I now wish to pursue further
academic studies in the fields of Physics and Chemistry up to the highest
level.”
[Adapted from http://careerwise.co.za/index.php?pg=success_c_mkhize]
9.1 Name TWO types of financial assistance that Nhlakanipho received. (2)
9.2 Explain the difference between the two forms of financial assistance
mentioned in QUESTION 9.1. (4)
9.3 Why was university a far-off dream to Nhlakanipho when he was still a
child? (2)
[8]
TOTAL SECTION B: 55
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10 LIFE ORIENTATION (NOVEMBER 2013)
SECTION C: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND MOVEMENT
QUESTION 10
Read the following case study and answer questions based on it.
AGGRESSION IN SOCCER
Aggression is normally increased during very important games such as knock-
out tournaments. If a player believes his opponent is going to dribble past him,
he tackles him aggressively. Some players have even been identified as ‘dirty
players’ because of their bad behaviour. It was also noted that players playing
away from home tend to be more aggressive than the home teams. Another
factor that can lead to aggressive behaviour among players is when the
opposition is leading by a large margin. When players are feeling tired after
playing for ninety minutes they lose their temper and play aggressively.
10.1 Identify any TWO factors that could promote unacceptable behaviour
among players. (4)
10.2 Identify any TWO factors that could promote unacceptable behaviour
among spectators. (4)
10.3 What should club managers do to prevent negative behaviour by
spectators? (2)
10.4 How many players are there in each of the following sporting codes?
10.4.1 Hockey team
10.4.2 Rugby team
10.4.3 Netball team (3)
[13]
QUESTION 11
Read the following scenario and answer the questions based on it.
LIHLE’S STORY
I am a Grade 9 learner and I feel as though I don’t know how to be as healthy as
I can be. I hardly ever exercise because it is boring to exercise. I prefer
watching TV or spending time with my friends. I am a bit overweight and I know
I should eat better but I like my hamburgers and chips for lunch every day. At
least I don’t smoke or drink alcohol.
11.1 You know that a healthy lifestyle is key, therefore:
Give Lihle at least THREE ideas to motivate him to live a healthy lifestyle. (3)
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11.2 Refer to the formula and table given below and answer this question.
Lihle weighs 54 kg and is 1,63 metres tall. Calculate his BMI and indicate
the category he falls into, using the table below.
*BMI stands for (body mass index or weight/height ratio)
weight in kilograms
i.e. BMI =
height in metres height in metres
BMI Weight status
Below 18,5 Underweight
18,5 – 24,9 Normal
25,0 – 29,9 Overweight
30,0 and above Obese (4)
[7]
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 100
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