ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 1 GRADE 12 QUESTIONS - NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS SEPTEMBER 2016

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English First Additional Language
Paper 1 (P1)
Grade 12 
Nsc Past Papers And Memos
September 2016

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 between answers.
  6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this  question paper.
  7. For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter (A–D) of  the correct answer.
  8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
  9. Use the following time frames as a guide:
    SECTION A: 50 minutes
    SECTION B: 30 minutes
    SECTION C: 40 minutes
  10. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTIONS

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION 
QUESTION 1 
Read both TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions. 

TEXT A

THREADING HISTORY 

In Ghana, beads are more than adornments. They are symbolic cultural objects  that have become custodians of the country’s history and heritage. 

  1. Dawn is a magic time in Koforudua, a small town about two hours away  from Accra. This is when bead merchants from around the country, and  wider West Africa, gather for the most unique market day on the  continent.
  2. I am standing in an empty parking lot, watching human figures pushing  trolleys from the market across the street. Some take boxes out of cars  and taxis. Once daylight falls on the town, the parking lot is filled with  stalls and tables barely able to bear the weight of the one item everyone  sells here: beads. 
  3. Markets in Ghana tend to be something of a party zone, with popular  high-life tunes blaring from giant speakers. Koforudua is different: though voices rise when bargaining becomes spirited, the atmosphere in the  market is one of reverence. It is in the way people speak about beads; the  way even the tiniest one is treated like a diamond and the fact that each  of them tells a story.
  4. In West Africa beads are worn decoratively, but are also highly symbolic, explains Tanya Jardi Kordylas of the Ghana Bead Society. In fact, they  become part of a person’s life seven days after their birth. Grandmothers  tie an infant’s first beads onto his or her wrist in the naming ceremony,  while mothers secure white beads to their babies’ joints to measure their  growth. Many ethnic groups mark the passage from puberty to adulthood  with ceremonies in which beads feature prominently. Death, too, is  marked by beads which are worn to express sorrow. Ultimately there is no  better gift to give than beads.
  5. The sheer variety of the beads at the Koforudua market is astounding;  some look like spikes, others like discs and shells. There are even oval  and rectangular ones, as well as wooden ones carved like traditional  masks. Not all items at the stalls are for sale. Some items, like the large,  brass bangles, have been in the merchant’s family for centuries so they  are not for sale but are merely there for exhibition. People at the market  are not just shopping or selling beads but they are upholding tradition too. 
  6. Traders, producers, designers and raw material traders from around  Ghana and other parts of West Africa have been meeting in this town  every Thursday since 1928. Here traditions run very deep: the history of  beads in the region, certainly those from Ghana, dates back to the 15th century, when the Krobo people created Bodom beads. These predominantly yellow beads carry the highest regard among powdered  beads in Ghana. They were worn at every occasion, particularly by chiefs,  and royalists and signify status and wealth. Bodom beads are still  cherished in modern-day Ghana and in rituals for their medicinal and  magical powers. They are also often worn as charms for protection and healing.
  7. Kati Torda, owner of Sun Trade Beads, says it is not just people in this  region who find Ghanaian beads magnetic. “They are known worldwide,  from Europe to the UK, the USA and – to a lesser extent - Asia.  Expatriates from around the globe working in Ghana cannot help but learn  about beads made and traded here. Bead collectors are aware of the  unique Ghanaian method of glass powder bead-making. Nowhere in the  world but in this country do people use *bauxite to shape, drill and smooth  ore into beads. Snail shells are used for discs. Blacksmiths produce  bracelets, rings and charms.”
  8. Beads are an industry creating jobs for many people. Some producers  and traders build houses, buy cars and travel abroad with their wares.  Others design and export beads, providing an income for young people.  Expatriates form groups to bead. There is a visible, wonderful growth in  this industry.
  9. Ghana is not the only bead-obsessed country in Africa but nowhere are  beads as celebrated as they are in Koforudua, at a parking lot that is one  of Africa’s most unlikely heritage sites.

[Adapted from Sawubona, June 2014] 

Glossary:* bauxite clay-like substance from which aluminium is obtained 
NOTE: 

  • Answer ALL the questions in your OWN WORDS.
  • For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word.
  • For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter (A–D) of  the correct answer. 

1.1 Quote a SINGLE word from the subheading that has a similar meaning to  ‘decorations’. (1) 
1.2 What continent is being referred to in paragraph 1? (1)
1.3 Refer to paragraph 2: Why is the parking lot empty? (2)
1.4 What is being sold at these stalls? (1) 
1.5 In your OWN words explain how the atmosphere at the markets in Ghana  differs from that in Koforudua. (2)
1.6 The phrase ‘bargaining becomes spirited’ (line 11) means bargaining ... 

  1. takes place reverently.
  2. is done in a lively manner.
  3. is done in a sombre manner.
  4. takes place spiritually. (1) 

1.7 Discuss the effectiveness of the writer’s use of the simile, ‘even the tiniest one  is treated like a diamond’ (line 12–13). (3) 
1.8 Mention THREE instances in the Ghanaian culture where beads play an  important role. (3) 
1.9 Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. Give a reason for  your answer. 

In West Africa beads serve a dual purpose. (1)

1.10 Why is the title ‘Threading history’ suitable for the passage? (2)
1.11 Why are Bodom beads valued even today? (2)
1.12 Refer to paragraph 9. 

Explain why the parking lot can be regarded as one of Africa’s ‘most unlikely  heritage sites’. (2) 

1.13 After reading the passage, would you consider the exportation of beads to be  an advantage or a disadvantage to the people of Ghana? Give a reason for  your answer. (3)

TEXT B 

ENB
1.14 How does the picture depict a vacation atmosphere? State TWO points. (2)
1.15 What message is this advertisement trying to convey? (2)
1.16 Refer to the table: 

How much will the cheapest flight cost you? (1)

1.17 What gift is SA Express offering its clients? (1)

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

SECTION B: SUMMARY
QUESTION 2 
You have been asked to deliver a speech on how to lose weight. 
Read the passage below (TEXT C) and list SEVEN points that you will include in the  text of your speech on how to lose weight. 

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Your summary must be written in point form.
  2. List SEVEN points in full sentences, using not 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 

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT 

Losing weight does not have to mean a complete life overhaul. The difference  between being fat and slim is as little as 419 kJ a day. 
Sit down for more than half an hour at a time and your metabolic rate starts to drop.  Take regular stand-up breaks throughout the day and you will have a slimmer waist. 
Dust off those scales. After tracking the weighing habits of 3000 people, experts  discovered that those who never weighed themselves were heavier than those who  did. Make a weekly weighing date and stick to it. Naturally skinny people are never  still. Swivel, tap, wiggle whenever you can.
According to a recent publication, people who spend at least 30 minutes on every  meal will feel fuller for longer. Get in the habit of eating slowly. Breakfast is the most  important meal of the day. When you skip this meal, you lose its stimulating benefits  on your metabolic rate. Get up 30 minutes earlier to make time to eat a healthy  breakfast. 
Ban television at meal times. Focus on your food and think about the tastes and  textures as you chew. By doing this you will automatically lose weight. 
Scientists are convinced that there is a link between sleep and appetite. When you  are sleep-deprived, you produce too much ghrelin- a hormone that makes you hungry.  Try getting seven to eight hours sleep a night. Sleeping for longer will, however, not  make you slimmer.

[Adapted from: Discovery, Summer 2012] 

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

SECTION C: LANGUAGE 
QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT 
Study the advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the set questions. 
TEXT D
2 clinically proven to regrow hair
3.1 Who is the target audience? Give a reason for your answer. (2) 
3.2 Why do you think the advertiser has included the pictures and signatures of  these two cricket legends? Your answer must refer to the pictures and the  signatures. (2) 
3.3 What is the purpose of including the website address: 

www.advancedhair.co.za? (1) 

3.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down  ONLY the question number (3.4) and the letter (A–D) of the correct answer. 

‘A complimentary Hair Check’ means that the clinic will ... 

    1. check your hair free of charge.
    2. charge you to check your hair.
    3. praise the condition of your hair.
    4. check your hair for lice. (1)

3.5 Mention the institution where this procedure is done. (1) 
3.6 What does the phrase ‘strand-by-strand’ suggest about the time it will take for  the hair to regrow? (1) 
3.7 In your view, do the pictures in the advertisement support the message of the  advertisement? Explain fully. (2) [10]

QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON 

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 

TEXT E
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NOTE: In this cartoon, Jeremy’s friends are visiting him. Jeremy’s dad is the man  with the cell phone in his hand.

4.1 Refer to frame 1. 

4.1.1 What visual clue does the cartoonist use to show that Jeremy’s friend  arrived in a hurry? (1) 
4.1.2 What visual technique does the cartoonist use to show that Jeremy is  sulking? (1) 

4.2 Refer to frame 2. 

How do you know that Jeremy’s friend is trying to comfort him? (1)

4.3 Quote an informal word from the cartoon that is often used by teenagers. (1)
4.4 Refer to frame 3. 

Jeremy’s dad’s behaviour can cause Jeremy to feel worse because his dad ... 

    1. is silently enjoying his new phone.
    2. did not greet his friends.
    3. is aware of his mood.
    4. expresses how remarkable his phone is. (1) 

4.5 Consider the cartoon as a whole. Explain why the statement by Jeremy’s friend  in frame 3 can be considered to be an anti-climax. (3) 
4.6 Consider the cartoon as a whole. Do you think Jeremy’s behaviour can be  justified? 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 

CHRIS HONOURED FOR 275 BLOOD DONATIONS 

  1. Chris recieved his 275th blood donation milestone award during the Port  Elizabeth donor award function. The function were held on 4 November.
  2. He worked as a volunteer at Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto around the early  1950s. During his time at this hospital, he experienced horrific trauma scenes  and the challenges of not having excess to sufficient blood, and the loss of life  as a result. These scenes made a lasting impression on Chris and it  highlighted the importance of blood donation. 
  3. A couple of years later, he finally signed in as a blood donor in Pretoria. As a  blood donor, he knew that his blood group was O positive, compatible with all  other rhesus positive blood groups.
  4. Chris worked in Malawi for two years. During his stay he visited a hospital  called Livingstonia. He is not quite sure why he ended up at this hospital, but  looking back, he believes that he was meant to be there. There was a bit of a  commotion in the hospital and Chris became aware that there was a patient  who needed a blood transfusion. He approached the Irish doctor and agreed to  be a blood donor for this patient, since he knew he was O positive.

[Adapted from PE Express, 11 November 2015]

5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences. Write  down ONLY the question number (5.1.1(a)–(d)) and the words you  have corrected. 

  1. Chris Bester recieved his 275th blood donation milestone award  during the Port Elizabeth donor award function. (1)
  2. The function were held on 4 November. (1)
  3. During his time at this hospital, he experienced horrific trauma  scenes and the challenges of not having excess to sufficient blood. (1)
  4. A couple of years later, he finally signed in as a blood donor. (1)

5.1.2 Rewrite the following sentence in the singular form: 

These scenes made a lasting impression on Chris. (2)

5.1.3 Refer to the following sentence: 

As a blood donor, he knew that his blood group was O positive,  compatible with all other rhesus positive blood groups. 
Provide an antonym for the word compatible by using a prefix. (1)

5.1.4 Rewrite the following sentence in the present continuous tense:

Chris worked in Malawi for two years. (1)

5.1.5 Change the following sentence into a tag question: 

There was quite a bit of commotion in the hospital. (1) 

5.1.6 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write  down ONLY the question number (5.1.6) and the letter (A–D) of the  correct answer. 

He approached the Irish doctor. 
The underlined word is an example of ... 

    1. a definite article.
    2. an indefinite article.
    3. a preposition.
    4. an abstract noun. (1) 

5.1.7 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice: 

The doctor arranged a direct transfusion. (1)

5.1.8 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech: 

Chris said, “For me it is about being healthy enough to donate blood.” (3)

5.2 Study the following text (TEXT G) and answer the set questions.

TEXT G 

3 compassionate people
Being kind-hearted gives meaning to your life as well as the lives of others.  Kindness means that you really care about people, that you want the best for  them and that you recognise your own needs, hopes and fears in them.

[Adapted from You, 27 August 2015] 

5.2.1 Choose the correct word from those given in brackets. Write ONLY the  question number (5.2.1(a)–(b)) and the words. 

  1.  Being kind has a positive (affect/effect) on people. (1)
  2. We should strive to make the world a (best/better) place. (1) 

5.2.2 Rewrite each of the following sentences and give the correct form of  each word within brackets. 

  1. Some people are (natural) caring but all of us can choose to be  compassionate. (1)
  2. Sometimes compassion can be a (pretend). (1)
  3. Many countries have produced compassionate people who have  become an (exemplary) to humanity. (1) 

5.2.3 Rewrite the following sentence, inserting the apostrophe in the correct  place. 

People who are sincerely kind often choose to be doctors or nurses to  make a difference in peoples lives. (1) [20] 

TOTAL SECTION C: 40 
GRAND TOTAL: 80

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