INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:
   SECTION A: Essay (50)
   SECTION B: Longer Transactional Text (30)
   SECTION C: Shorter Transactional Text (20)
2. Answer ONE question from EACH section.
3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed.
4. Start EACH section on a NEW page.
5. You must plan (e.g. using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words etc.), edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text.
6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning.
7. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:
   • 80 minutes on SECTION A
   • 40 minutes on SECTION B
   • 30 minutes on SECTION C
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
9. Give each response a suitable title/heading.
10. Do NOT consider the title/heading when doing a word count.
11. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTIONS

SECTION A: ESSAY
QUESTION 1

• Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following topics.
• Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen correctly, for example 1.1. My pleasant/frightening experience
• Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.
• Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

1.1 My pleasant/frightening experience [50]
1.2 And now this … [50]
1.3 Changing your mindset [50]
1.4 Choices [50]
1.5 ‘I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.’ 

– Martin Luther King Jnr.
[50]

1.6 Toxic (poisonous) friendship [50]
1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.7.1 OR 1.7.2) and give your essay a suitable title.
NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen.
1.7.1

[Source: googlepictures.com] [50]
1.7.2

[Source: googlepictures.com] [50]

TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 2

• Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts.
• The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length.
• Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example

2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER.

• Pay particular attention to format, language and register.
• Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER
Your best friend has been the subject of gossip due to an embarrassing experience he/she is alleged to have been involved in. You are concerned that your friend is facing a very difficult time.
Write a letter to your friend in which you comfort him/her and give him/her assurance that the situation is going to change.          [30]

2.2 OBITUARY
A famous activist from your community has passed away after a short illness.
Write an obituary in which you highlight the contribution he/she has made to the development of your community. Also pay tribute to him/her. [30]

2.3 INTERVIEW
You applied for a bursary to further your studies in 2021. The company that intends to offer you a bursary has invited you to an interview to find out about your life goals.
Write out the interview between yourself and the director of the company.
NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30]

2.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Teenagers often decide to commit suicide when faced with crises in their lives.
Recently a classmate has attempted suicide because of a critical situation he/she found himself/herself in.
Write an article for your school newspaper in which you provide information on how potential suicide victims can be assisted in order not to commit suicide. Also provide information on where to seek help from.   [30]

TOTAL SECTION B: 30

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 3

• Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text.
• The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length.
• Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example

3.1 INVITATION CARD.

• Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

3.1 INVITATION CARD
The matric class of 2020 at your school wants to honour a favourite teacher. He/She is about to retire after 40 years of service. You have organised a surprise event and you have been asked to design an invitation for this occasion.
Write out the invitation.
NOTE: No marks are awarded for drawings and illustrations. [20]

3.2 DIARY ENTRIES
Recently you have been sick and you were required by your local clinic to have some medical tests done. You are very anxious and worried about these tests as they might affect your schooling.
Write TWO diary entries in which you express how you felt BEFORE you went to have the medical tests done and how you felt AFTER receiving the results of the medical tests.   [20]

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS
Your parents had to leave suddenly to care for your grandmother who has become severely sick. You are at home alone and have been asked to write instructions for your domestic worker to do the various tasks at your home.
Write out the instructions. [20]

TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 100