ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 3
GRADE 12
NOVEMBER 2020
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

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), 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, where required.
10. Do NOT consider the title/heading when doing a word count.
11. Write neatly and legibly.

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, e.g. 1.1 My family, my life
• Give your essay a suitable title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.
• Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

1.1 My family, my life [50]
1.2 Later can easily become never. [50]
1.3 It was a wrong assumption. [50]
1.4 It was a season of … [50]
1.5 'You cannot change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.' – Mahatma Gandhi [50]
1.6 There is more to education than just a certificate. [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
[50]
1.7.2 
[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, e.g. 2.1

FORMAL LETTER.

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

2.1 FORMAL LETTER
The manager of a local supermarket has donated walking sticks to the elderly in your community. Your grandfather has received one of these walking sticks. Your family has asked you to write a letter to thank the manager.
Write the letter. [30]
2.2 DIALOGUE

You and your sister are planning a birthday party for your grandmother who will be turning 100 years old soon. Your sister wants the party to be held in a hall but you think having it at home will be better. You have decided to persuade your sister to have the party at home.
Write the dialogue that takes place between you and your sister. [30]
2.3 OBITUARY
Your brother-in-law has recently passed away. As a member of the family, you have been asked to write an obituary. You must also pay tribute to him in the obituary.
Write the obituary. [30]
2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Choosing your career wisely will determine your financial success in the future.
Write an article for a local magazine in which you provide advice to readers on how to choose a career. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 3

• Choose ONE of the following topics and write a shorter 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, e.g. 3.1 DIARY ENTRIES.
• Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

3.1 DIARY ENTRIES
Your best friend has informed you that he/she will be visiting you on your birthday to give you a surprise gift.
Write TWO diary entries. The first entry must indicate how you felt BEFORE your friend's visit and the second entry must express how you felt AFTER your friend's visit. [20]
3.2 ADVERTISEMENT
You have a bicycle that you no longer use and you want to sell it. Write the advertisement that will be placed in your local newspaper.
NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20]
3.3 DIRECTIONS
Your local youth organisation will be hosting a sports tournament at your community stadium. As the chairperson, you have to give directions to participants from other towns. Write the directions that participants will follow from the bus station to the stadium.
You must include landmarks, distances and specific directions in your response.
NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20]
TOTAL SECTION C:20
GRAND TOTAL:100