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ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 1
GRADE 12
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
MAY/JUNE 2021

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 after each answer.
  6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  7. For multiple-choice questions, write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number in the ANSWER BOOK.
  8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
  9. Use the following time frame as a guideline:
    SECTION A: 50 minutes
    SECTION B: 20 minutes
    SECTION C: 50 minutes
  10. Write neatly and legibly.

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.

TEXT A

AIDING THE YOUTH BY AIDING THE ELDERLY

  1. Global aging is one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. While
    policymakers around the world are rethinking how society can prepare for an
    increasing population of elderly people, senior citizens themselves can help
    turn aging from a challenge into an opportunity.

  2. Africa's population is growing faster than any other continent on Earth.                         (5)
    The United Nations (UN) predicts that by 2100, one in four people on the planet will
    live in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa¹ is, by global standards, a region with 60 per
    cent of its population under the age of 25.

  3. Africa's so-called 'youth bulge' has the potential to contribute to massive
    economic growth. One way of creating an opportunity for the continent's young         (10)
    people may be, ironically, to look in the other direction, to its elderly – and
    particularly to aging citizens like Novusumzi Masala.

  4. In Novusumzi Masala's life, there are thirteen of everything – thirteen pairs of
    battered shoes scattered around her tiny two-bedroom house, thirteen bowls
    stacked high above her sink, thirteen stacks of homework to puzzle over every          (15)
    night.

  5. The thirteen young lives that orbit around her are not her own children.
    Instead, at age 78, Masala is raising a baker's dozen of her grandchildren.
    'This isn't how I pictured my old age,' she says, laughing, as a pair of toddlers
    scurry over her feet. 'But I keep up. This is my family – I could never say no to           (20)
    them.'

  6. 'There's often a perception that older people are vulnerable, frail, and irrelevant
    to what happens to young people, but we know that in reality the lives of older
    and younger people are closely linked – there is a skills and knowledge
    transfer that needs to happen for society to function,' says Isabella Aboderin,             (25)
    a senior research scientist at the African Population and Health Research 
    Centre in Nairobi.

  7. In South Africa, in particular, eight per cent of all children are being raised by
    their grandparents, according to Statistics South Africa. The United Nations
    International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) estimates that half of                   (30)
    Africa's 132 million orphans live with their grandparents.

  8. Grandparents are such an important source of child care and knowledge, that
    some South African youth centres often offer support for the elderly. For
    Joey Manane, who runs a Soweto-based youth organisation called IKUSASA
    LETHU, meaning 'Tomorrow is ours', the link between old and young is                      (35)
    essential. He has come to consider providing support to elderly caregivers 
    in his community a necessary part of his work to support young people.

  9. Three mornings a week, when the youth finish breakfast and filter out of his
    centre to head to school, the local grannies begin trickling in, ready for a day
    of crafts, support groups, and sports. 'We have a very good granny soccer                 (40)
    team,' he says.

  10. 'The logic behind having programmes for the elderly at a youth centre is
    simple,' he says. 'It makes our work with the youth so much easier if their
    'gogos' (grannies) feel supported.' He estimates that about 60 per cent of the
    youth he works with are being raised by grandparents.                                                (45)

  11. At the Masala's house, a young counsellor from IKUSASA LETHU named
    Angelina Majoro, also drops in once a week to check on Novusumzi and her
    grandchildren – who range in age from two to seventeen. Sometimes she
    assists with homework, meal preparation, or family budgeting. Other times,
    she just sits and listens to the granny's frustrations about raising thirteen                    (50)
    children when her only source of income is a small grant from the
    government. She wishes they could move into a bigger home. 'It is helpful to
    talk so I do not bottle things up,' Masala says.

  12. For the Masalas, however, there is little question of the essential connection
    between its younger and older members. On a recent morning, some of the               (55)
    older children presented their grandmother with a rap song they had written
    about their lives. 'It's a song about what we have been through and how, with
    the help of our grandmother, we have made something better from it,' says
    Ongezwa Masala, aged 15.'

[Adapted from https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2016/1229]

 

GLOSSARY: Sub-Saharan Africa¹ – African countries that are located south of the Sahara Desert

1.1 Refer to paragraph 1.

1.1.1 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:
The 'twenty-first century' extends from the years …

  1. 1800 to 1899.
  2. 1900 to 1999.
  3. 2000 to 2099.
  4.  2100 to 2199. (1)

1.1.2 Quote TWO consecutive words from paragraph 1 which mean the same as 'elderly people'. (1)

1.2 Refer to paragraph 2.
What does 'by 2100, one … will live in Africa' (lines 6–7) suggest about the population of Africa? (1)

1.3 Refer to paragraph 3.
What does the writer mean by 'Africa's so-called "youth bulge" … massive economic growth' (lines 9–10)? (2)
1.4 Refer to paragraph 4.

1.4.1 Suggest why the writer repeats the word, 'thirteen'. (2)
1.4.2 Explain why the following statement is FALSE.
The children's shoes are in a good condition. (1)

1.5 Refer to paragraph 5.

1.5.1 What does the writer mean by, 'The thirteen young lives that orbit around her …' (line 17)? (1)
1.5.2 Explain what Masala's words, 'This is my … no to them' (lines 20–21) suggest about her character. (2)

1.6 Refer to paragraph 6.
What does Isabella Aboderin mean by, 'skills and knowledge transfer' lines 24–25)? (2)

1.7 Refer to paragraph 9.

1.7.1 Why does the writer use the word 'trickling' in line 39? (1)
1.7.2 Name TWO activities that the elderly participate in at the IKUSASA LETHU youth organisation. (2)

1.8 Refer to paragraph 11.

1.8.1 State TWO ways in which Angelina Majoro assists Masala every week. (2)
1.8.2 Explain the reasons for 'granny's frustrations' (line 50). (2)

1.9 Discuss whether paragraph 12 is an appropriate conclusion to this passage. (2)
1.10 Discuss the suitability of the title, 'AIDING THE YOUTH BY AIDING THE ELDERLY'. (2)

TEXT B
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[Source: www.google.com, 2020]

GLOSSARY
*insomnia: sleeplessness

1.11 Refer to VISUAL 1.

State TWO visual clues which indicate that the person is experiencing insomnia. (2)

1.12 Why is VISUAL 3 included in this text? (1)
1.13 What tip is suggested in VISUAL 5? (1)
1.14 Discuss whether the inclusion of VISUAL 6 is effective in TEXT B. (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30

SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

There are specific skills that job seekers will need in this new decade, the 2020s.
Read TEXT C below and list SEVEN skills that job seekers will need in the 2020s.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Your summary must be written in point form.
  2. List your SEVEN points in full sentences, using no 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

 SKILLS FOR JOB SEEKERS IN THE 2020s

The new decade, beginning in 2020, has seen the pace of digital transformation increase. This transformation has changed the demands of the workplace.

Jason Wingard, dean of the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University, says that previous generations have had the same job for a long time. The younger generation needs to be able to change jobs more often as companies are hiring workers on a contract basis. Consequently, workers will have to be flexible and constantly adjust to new work environments.

Creativity is always highly prized. Companies will look for people who can work creatively. For example, people must be able to develop their own strategies to work alongside 'cobots,' which are robots that work with humans.

Sue Llewellyn, a social media expert from the United Kingdom, says that the ability to work with different people will become more valuable in order to relate to changing teams in the workplace. People who have interpersonal skills will be in demand by employers.

According to Jerome Glenn, executive director of the Millennium Project, those who are constantly keeping up with technological changes will be the ones to succeed in the workplace.

In the 2020s, showcasing oneself and one's skills online is what is needed to build one's professional brand. One must be competitive to stand out in an increasingly changing job market.

[Adapted from Sunday Times, January 2020]


TOTAL SECTION B: 10

SECTION C: LANGUAGE

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT
Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT D
EngFALP1Q3
[Source: Fresh Living, December 2019]

The small font on the box of Fish Fingers in TEXT D reads as follows:

 Fish Fingers
24 Portions

OUR
BEST
RECIPE EVER
✓NEW HOME-STYLE
CRISPY CRUMB                                                                                   600 g
✓MSG and GMO FREE                                         SERVING SUGGESTION
Ω VERY HIGH IN OMEGA 3                           UNCOOKED. KEEP FROZEN



3.1 Who is the target audience in this advertisement? (1)
3.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:

The name, 'Captain Crisp', in this advertisement is an example of …

  1. a simile.
  2. a metaphor.
  3. alliteration.
  4. assonance. (1)

3.3 Explain how the brand, 'Sea Harvest', is related to the advertised product. (2)
3.4 Quote FOUR consecutive words from TEXT D which suggest that fish fingers can increase one's intelligence. (1)
3.5 How do the visual aspects of the advertisement support the words in the speech bubble, 'MOM'S MEAL-TIME HEROES'? (2)
3.6 Why has the advertiser included the number 24 in this advertisement? (1)
3.7 Does the advertiser succeed in convincing the reader to buy this product? Substantiate your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON

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

TEXT E
HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by DIK BROWNE
EngFALP1Q4
[Source: www.google.com]
NOTE: In this cartoon, the man's name is Hagar and his wife's name is Helga.

4.1 Refer to FRAMES 1–3.

4.1.1 Why does the cartoonist use ellipsis in each frame?(1)
4.1.2 Explain the difference in Hagar and Helga's body language in FRAME 3. (2)

4.2 How does the cartoonist convey that Helga is shouting in FRAME 5?

State TWO points. (2)

4.3 Refer to FRAME 6.

4.3.1 Explain how Hagar's words, 'I'm patient', convey humour in this cartoon. (2)
4.3.2 Use the word 'patient' as a noun in a sentence of your own. (1)

4.4 Do you think that Helga's reaction towards Hagar, in this cartoon, is acceptable? Substantiate your answer. (2)

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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

START STRONG AND FINISH EVEN STRONGER

  1. Every January, you promise yourself that you will get healthyer and
    fitter. You start the new year off on a good note, but barely a month
    later, you find yourself back at the fast-food drive-through.

  2. So how can you finally see your goals through? Its time you put your
    health back at the top of your priority list. As the years go by, you can                 (5)
    no longer afford to neglect your body. If you do not start taking care of
    your diet at a young age, there are health risks later in life.

  3. The morning school and work rush is always chaotic, so packing
    yourself an healthy lunchbox is probably the last thing on your mind.
    However, buying lunch every day is not only costly, but is also often                 (10)
    inhealthy.

  4. 'Unfortunately, bad lunch choices are driven by the lack of control we
    have over what our bought meals contain, especially when it comes to
    their sugar content,' says Greig Jansen, founder and CEO of Pura
    Beverage Company. Pre-made wraps, sandwiches and even salads                (15)
    can all contain high levels of sugar.

  5. 'Ultimately, preparation is key,' says dietician and nutritional consultant
    Lila Bruk. Plan your meals for the week so that you have all the
    ingredients you need to prepare healthy food.

[Adapted from Your Family, January 2020] 


5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in EACH of the following sentences. Write down ONLY the question numbers and the words you have corrected

  1. Every January, you promise yourself that you will get healthyer and fitter. (1)
  2. Its time you put your health back at the top of your priority list. (1)
  3. Packing yourself an healthy lunchbox is probably the last thing on your mind. (1)
  4. However, buying lunch every day is not only costly, but is also often inhealthy. (1)

5.1.2 Rewrite the following sentence in the simple past tense:

A month later, you find yourself back at the fast-food drive-through. (1)

5.1.3Complete the following tag question. Write down only the missing words.

The morning school and work rush is always chaotic, …? (1)

5.1.4 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice:

Foods with high amounts of sugar can cause diabetes. (1)

5.1.5 Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a suitable synonym.

'Ultimately, preparation is key,' says dietician and nutritional consultant Lila Bruk. (1)

5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form:

Lila eats fast-food meals. (1)

5.1.7Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:

Greig Jansen said, 'Bad lunch choices can affect my health.'(3)

5.1.8Study the following sentence:

Plan your meals for the week so that you have all the ingredients you need to prepare healthy food.
State the part of speech of EACH of the underlined words as used in this sentence.(2)

5.2 Study the text (TEXT G) below and answer the questions.
TEXT G
EngFALP1Q5.2
[Adapted from Sunday Times, April 2019]

5.2.1Give the correct form of the underlined word in the sentence below.

Recycled material is used in the product of cartons. (1)

5.2.2 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence:

Deforestation is the act of cutting trees without replacing them.
Deforestation harms the environment. (2)

5.2.3 Provide the correct degree of comparison in the following sentence:

Sustainable forestry is (good) than deforestation. (1)

5.2.4 Write '840' in words. (1)

5.2.5 Give the singular form of the underlined word in the following sentence:

Teach your children to take care of trees. (1)

[20]

TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 80

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