ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
PAPER 3
GRADE 12 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
NOVEMBER 2016

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 in 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:
   SECTION A: 80 minutes 
   SECTION B: 40 minutes
   SECTION C:  30 minutes
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this  question paper.
9. Write down the title/heading of each response. Give your own title/heading if  one has not been provided. 
10. The title/heading must NOT be included 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, for example  1.1 It was just a second, but it changed everything. 
• Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.2, 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2. 
• Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.  

1.1 It was just a second, but it changed everything. [50]
1.2 As I sit here … [50] 
1.3 'Many people will walk in and out of your life but only true friends leave  footprints in your heart.' – Eleanor Roosevelt [50] 
1.4 What a match! [50] 
1.5 Your education does not amount to anything if it does not build your  character. [50] 
1.6 A happy family is the foundation of a stable society. [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: Google Images] [50]
1.7.2     
                                                      [Source: SAWUBONA, October 2015] [50]

TOTAL SECTION A:  50

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT 
QUESTION 2 

• Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks. 
• 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 
A close family member who works away from home has stopped visiting at  the end of each month. 
Write a letter to this family member to encourage him/her to visit more often. [30]
2.2 COVERING LETTER 
The following is an extract from the Curriculum Vitae of Frederick Jimmy  Manolo, a 24-year-old male, who is currently working as an assistant administration clerk at a sports shop.

Frederick has come across an advertisement for the position of a senior  administration clerk at Centurion Sport Shop and will submit his full CV as  well as other relevant documents with his application. The application will be  sent to the manager of Centurion Sport Shop.  
Using the format of a formal letter, write the covering letter Frederick will  send with his application. [30]

2.3 MAGAZINE ARTICLE 
Strained relationships are often caused by misunderstandings between  parents and teenagers. As the chairperson of the youth support group at your  school, you have decided to write an article on what can be done to improve  relationships between parents and teenagers. This article will appear in a  teenage magazine. 
Write out your article. [30]

2.4 DIALOGUE 
On their way to school, two friends find a wallet with a large amount of money.  One wants to keep the money and not return the wallet to the owner, but the  other is against the idea.  
Write the dialogue that takes place between the friends. Include a brief  scenario/context before the dialogue. 
NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30]

TOTAL SECTION B: 30 

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT 
QUESTION 3 

• Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short 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 POSTER. 
• Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 

3.1 POSTER 
A company is running a poster competition in order to promote recycling in  your community. 
You have decided to enter the poster competition. 
Write out the content of your poster. 
NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20]

3.2 DIARY ENTRIES 
You are uncertain about whether to study or to work after completing  Grade 12. You consulted with your Life Orientation teacher for advice on the  matter.  
Write out TWO diary entries expressing your feelings before and after  speaking to your Life Orientation teacher. [20] 

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS 
Your younger brother or sister has to deliver a speech as part of his or her English oral examination. Provide a set of instructions on how he or she can  prepare and deliver a good speech.  
Write out the instructions. [20] 

TOTAL SECTION C: 20 
GRAND TOTAL:  100