ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
GRADE 12
PAPER 1 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
SEPTEMBER 2017

INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS 

1. Candidates are expected to answer ALL the questions.
2. This memorandum serves as a guide to markers. Some responses may require a  marker’s discretion. 
3. Candidates’ responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.

MARKING THE COMPREHENSION 

• Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect spelling and language errors in  responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the  meaning/understanding. (Errors must still be indicated.)
• If a candidate uses words from a language other than the one being examined,  disregard those words, and if the answer still makes sense, do not penalise.  However, if a word from another language is used in a text and required in an  answer, this will be acceptable.
• For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or I  AGREE/I DISAGREE. The reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be  considered.
• When one word answers are required and the candidate gives a whole sentence, mark correct provided that the correct word is underlined/highlighted.
• When two/three facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first  two/three.
• Accept dialectal variations.
• For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the  correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full.

MEMORANDUM 

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION 
NOTE: Incorrect spelling and language errors should not be penalised, because  the focus is on understanding. 
QUESTION 1 
1.1.1 ‘peculiar’ √ (Spelling must be correct) (1) 
1.1.2 The coffee shop is still busy/alive with activity, √ while things in the rest of  the Central Business District are calming down/becoming more quiet. √ (2) 
1.2 There will be many people/workers√ who will visit the coffee shop (during  their lunch time/lunch break).√ (2) 
1.3

• The writer wants to emphasise that even if you are young √ you can still  assist people with mental disabilities. √ 
  OR
• The writer wants to encourage young people √ to commit themselves to  helping those with mental disabilities. √ 
  NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above answers. (2) 

1.4 The stereotypes surrounding people with disabilities that Wendy Vermeulen  is trying to break down is that they are not employable/they cannot work √  and that they are stupid. √ (2) 
1.5 A chef would be able to teach cooking skills√ and a special-needs teacher  would have been trained to work with mentally challenged young people.√ (2) 
1.6 Down’s Syndromes √ 
       Autistic young people √ (2) 
1.7 Brownies & Downies want to train young people who are  intellectually/mentally challenged to work in hospitality. √ They also want to  allow these young people to interact with the public. √ (2) 
1.8 The term ‘household name’ means Brownies & Downies has become very  popular/well known. √ (1)
1.9 The statement is false because everyone √ has access to the coffee shop. (1)
1.10 C/are associated with them. √ (1) 
1.11 The title is suitable because people are able to enjoy a cup of coffee √ and all  proceeds go towards training √ the young people who are intellectually  challenged. (2) 
1.12 Wendy Vermeulen is trying to encourage South Africans to make a success of  the concept of ‘Brownies & Downies’. She also hints at the fact that it will be  difficult and require perseverance but it is important that people with  disabilities should not be excluded from society. √√ 
NOTE The above answers are merely examples of possible responses.  Allow for the candidate’s own but relevant interpretation. 
A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well substantiated. (2) 
1.13 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• Yes, it is offensive because the name’s rhyming nature creates the  impression of ridiculing it. The diminutive form ‘Downies’ can also be  considered as being belittling or degrading.
  OR
• No, it is not offensive because it explains the concept of eating brownies and  being served by people with Down’s syndrome. The name also makes people  aware of those with intellectual disabilities.
  NOTE
  • The above answers are merely examples of possible responses. 
  • Do not award a mark for YES/NO.
  • Allow for the candidate’s own but relevant interpretation.
  • A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well substantiated. Combination answers are acceptable. (2) 

1.14

1. Twelve-year-olds/12 year olds. √ (1) 
2. At the age of twelve there is still strict parental guidance so the  children’s time on their phones will be monitored by their parents. √
   OR
   Many twelve-year-olds do not own cell phones yet, so they cannot  engage in texting.√
   OR
   Many twelve-year-olds spend most of their time doing their homework  or they are involved in extramural activities at school so there is no  time for texting.√
   NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above answers. (1)

1.15

• Fifteen-year-olds are becoming more independent√ and are allowed more  freedom by their parents so they will communicate with friends more often. √
• Many fifteen-year-olds may have just been allowed to own a cell phone√ so  texting is a novelty to them. √
  NOTE: Accept any relevant answer. (2) 

1.16 The information has been presented in the form of a bar graph so that the  readers can see the different columns showing the different age groups and  their percentages who text their friends daily. √ You do not have to read  through complicated facts and figures to understand which teens text their  friends daily. / Visually more appealing/effective.√ (2) 

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

SECTION B: SUMMARY 
QUESTION 2 
The following points form the answer to the question. 

Marking the summary 
The summary should be marked as follows: 

• Mark allocation:
  • 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)
  • 3 marks for language
  • Total marks: 10 
• Distribution of language marks when a candidate has not quoted  verbatim:
  • 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
  • 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
  • 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks 
• Distribution of language marks when a candidate has quoted verbatim:
  • 6–7 quotes: award no language mark 
  • 1–5 quotes: award 1 language mark 

NOTE: 

• Word Count: 
  • Markers are required to verify the number of words used.
  • Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of  words used, or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly. 
  • If the word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the  stipulated upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary. 

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

SECTION C: LANGUAGE 

• Spelling 
  • One-word answers must be marked correct even if the spelling is incorrect, unless the error changes the meaning of the word.
  • In full-sentence answers, incorrect spelling should be penalised if the error is in  the language structure being tested.
  • Where an abbreviation is tested, the answer must be punctuated correctly. 

Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/as per instruction. 
For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct  answer AND/OR the answer written out in full as correct. 

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT 
3.1 Carnation √ (1) 
3.2 Sportsmen/sportswomen/people who participate in sport.√ The picture of the  running shoes/takkies/sport shoes are worn by people who play sport./ 
The words ‘game on’/ ‘on and off the field’/ ‘winning game’ all refer to sport. √ (2)
3.3 A/get rid of blisters. √ (1) 
3.4 If you use this product you will always be able to showcase your talent and  succeed✔ because you will be able to prevent ✔ and treat blisters  effectively.✔ (3) 
3.5 The function of the exclamation marks is to strengthen the tone of the  advertisement./Draw attention to the benefits of using Carnation Blister Care. √ (1) 
3.6 Open-ended. The advertisement supports the slogan by showing pictures of  the products that you can use to treat your blisters. The picture of the raised  sports shoe shows someone is walking/running. This suggests that your feet  have been healed of the blisters; that is why you are able to put on your sports  shoes and walk/run.  
NOTE: These are merely examples. Accept any relevant answer.
A  candidate can score 1 mark if the answer is not well-substantiated. (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON 
4.1

4.1.1 Visual clues: Her mouth is wide open/her arms are stretched out/her  eyes are wide open. √ 
Verbal clue: There is a double question mark. √ 
NOTE: Accept TWO of the above answers that discuss both verbal  and visual clues. (2) 
4.1.2 Until √ (1)
4.1.3 B/a serious problem. √ (1) 

4.2 The music notes./The music notes indicate the sound of the cell phone’s  keypad. √ (1) 
4.3

• The words are written in bold /large font which implies that she is angry and will  decline the invitation. √
  OR
• The three question marks suggest that she is angry so she will not accept the  invitation. √
  OR
• Sara’s wide open mouth shows that she is screaming (angry) so she will  decline the invitation. √
  (Accept any TWO of the above.) (2)

4.4 The smoke shows that Sara is still fuming/angry. (1)
4.5 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• Yes. I would have accepted the invitation because he desperately needed  someone to accompany him to the dance. You cannot go to a dance alone  because you would have no one to dance with so you would not enjoy yourself. I may need to ask him for a favour in the future then he would also help me out.
  OR
• No. I would not have accepted the invitation at the last minute. Girls have to  prepare in advance for such an event and by him asking at the last minute it  would make it very difficult to prepare yourself properly.
  NOTE: These are merely examples. Accept any relevant answer. A  candidate can score 1 mark if the answer is not well substantiated✔✔ (2)

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QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 
TEXT F 
5.1 Brackets √ and commas. √ (2)
5.1.2

1. accommodates √ (1) 
2. its √ (1)
3. of √ (1) 
4. is √ (1) 

5.1.3 Lottie de Vries said that the school’s doors were √ open because of  the many volunteers who had √ supported the school. 
NOTE: Award ONE mark for each of the underlined changes  and ONE mark for removing the comma, removing the  quotation marks and inserting the final full stop as well  as the correct use of capital and small letters  throughout. (3) 
5.1.4 A speech therapist is employed √ by the therapy department. √ (2) 
5.1.5

• Although the school receives a subsidy from the Department of  Education √ it is still heavily reliant on charitable donations. √
  OR
• The school is still heavily reliant on charitable donations √ although  it receives a subsidy from the Department of Education. √ (2) 

5.1.6 who (1)
5.2
5.2.1 lionesses √ (Must be plural) (1)
5.2.2 departure √ (1)
5.2.3 pride √ (1)
5.2.4 can’t they/can they not √ (1) 
5.2.5 Did the two feline brothers make a home in Mountain Zebra Park? 
NOTE: No marks must be allocated if the candidate has omitted  the question mark. (1) 
5.2.6 B/an indefinite article (1)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 40 
GRAND TOTAL: 80