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ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
PAPER 1
GRADE 12 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017

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 between answers. 
  6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this  question paper. 
  7. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction. 
  8. Use the following time frames as a guideline:
    SECTION A: 50 minutes
    SECTION B: 30 minutes
    SECTION C: 40 minutes 
  9. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTIONS

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION  
QUESTION 1 
Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions. 
TEXT A

THE BRAND THAT IS YOU 

  1. Mention Coca-Cola, BMW, Standard Bank, DRUM Magazine, Koo or Nando's  and everyone knows what you are talking about. This is because they are big  brands that have set themselves apart from the ordinary. Then again, you  have probably also heard celebrities referring to themselves as brands and  thought to yourself, 'Well, I could never be a brand because I am not a  celebrity and I am not a big product like iPhone.' Right? Wrong! You are a  brand, a personal brand, whether you own it or not.  
  2. A personal brand is an identity you give yourself. It is what you communicate  about who you are, and it is about what sets you apart from other people. The  way you present yourself in the community or workplace has an impact on how  people perceive you and how they interact with you. This is what ultimately  determines your success in life. You do not have to be a celebrity – you can be  an entrepreneur, a salesman or even a community worker to create your  personal brand. Your values, the pride and passion you put into your work and  image are some of the things that build the brand that is you. This is your  identity. 
  3. Timothy Maurice Webster, a Johannesburg-based author, speaker and  consultant explains that before you present yourself to the world, you first have  to understand who you are, your values and what is important to you. Your  values are based on your background, culture and experiences. They inspire  you to do something and that is how your passion and commitment come  through. A brand like Nike is instantly recognisable because it is associated  with athletics and winning. As an individual you have to take some time to think  about this – how to make your brand recognisable. 
  4. Khabonina Qubeka is an actress and choreographer who has developed a  name for herself through her work on television and in the community. She  says that presenting yourself as a brand starts from the moment you begin  your career. You need to do what you believe in and what you love doing. She  adds that while it is important to have role models, you cannot start your career  and three years down the line decide that this is not the way you want people  to view you. 
  5. According to Pula Matsaung, a life coach based in Alberton, personal branding  is a matter of understanding your 'rule book' – things you value – because you  will make decisions based on them. 'For example,' she says, 'if you do not  value respect, then you will not be respectable in the way you treat others.' Pula further states, 'You have to ask yourself why you do what you do and  what purpose it serves in helping you achieve your goals in life.' 
  6. These experts say that in order to build your brand for success in life you must  identify your strengths and weaknesses. Once you have done this, you can  choose specific areas to work on. 
  7. It is important to know what image you want to portray. This will be revealed in  your posture, style and dress sense. Image, however, is not the only thing that  will build your brand. You also have to ask yourself how best you can live out  your values and put them into practice. Understand how you come across to  people and change your behaviour to fit your goal. 
  8. You may have valuable knowledge and skills but do not have the confidence to share this with others, then you need to move out of your comfort zone. If, for  example, you volunteer to speak at a family function first, then you will find it  easier to do so in a professional environment. In addition, being well prepared  will help you overcome your anxiety and boost your self-esteem. 
  9. Let your actions demonstrate that you are who you say you are. If you claim to  be a hard worker, then go the extra mile by putting in more time without  expecting payment for it. Community involvement and associating with  like-minded people can also help you build your brand. It is important to  constantly update your knowledge base so that you keep the brand that is you  fresh. 

  10. Building your own brand makes you unique. This will allow you to put your best  foot forward in life. 

    [Adapted from DRUM Magazine, July 2013] 

NOTE:  

  • For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word.
  • For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter  (A–D) of the correct answer. 

1.1 Name ONE beverage and ONE media brand mentioned in the passage. (2)
1.2 Why has the writer referred to big brands in line 1? (2) 
1.3 The writer has used the words 'Right? Wrong!' next to each other in line 6.  Why has he done this? (2) 
1.4 What aspects of your personal brand will influence people's opinion of you?  State TWO points. (2) 
1.5 Refer to paragraph 3.  

1.5.1 How, according to Webster, do values contribute to personal  branding? (2) 
1.5.2 Discuss why Nike is such a successful brand. (2)

1.6 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The word 'choreographer' (line 25) means a person who trains … 

  1. actors.
  2. dancers. 
  3. singers.
  4. comedians. (1) 

1.7 Why, according to Khabonina Qubeka, is it not always good to have role  models? (2) 
1.8 What is your view on Pula Matsaung's advice on building a personal brand? (2) 
1.9 Pick out a single word from the passage that means the same as 'posture,  style and dress sense' (paragraph 7). (1) 
1.10 Explain what is meant by 'like-minded people' (paragraph 9). (1) 
1.11 Why has the writer decided to use the advice of Timothy Maurice Webster,  Khabonina Qubeka and Pula Matsaung in this article? (2) 
1.12 The writer uses a conversational style of writing in this article. Explain how he  does this AND discuss how it is effective. (3)

TEXT B 
SAUUCES TEXT B
[Source: CITY PRESS, 29 March 2015] 

1.13 Which TWO sauces have the closest sugar content to that of a can of  Coca-Cola? (2) 
1.14 Which sauce contains no sugar? (1)
1.15 If you are on a low-sugar diet, why should you avoid Mrs Ball's Chutney? (1)
1.16 Discuss whether this graph is effective in conveying an important message. (2)

TOTAL SECTION A: 30 

SECTION B: SUMMARY 
QUESTION 2 
South Africa is experiencing electricity shortages. 
Read the passage (TEXT C) below and list SEVEN electricity-saving tips that South  Africans can follow in their households. 

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 

USE ELECTRICITY WISELY 

We enjoy a very comfortable life by using electric energy but we must also be aware  that energy is a limited resource. Without electricity, you would not be able to use your  cellphone or grab a cold drink from the refrigerator.  
You can light up your home using less electricity for less money. The first step to  saving electricity is to install energy-saving lighting in your household which will use  about 8% less electricity and last six times longer. The geyser consumes the biggest  amount of electricity so switch off the geyser during the day. While a hot shower is  comforting, ensure that the temperature of the water is not too hot. 
Electrical appliances, like the television, continue to consume energy when they are  plugged in or on standby, therefore unplug them when not in use. You could be saving  electricity every time you cook. Consider that a gas stove can cost half as much to  operate in comparison to an electric stove.  
It is estimated that most of us use double the quantity of water we need when we boil  the kettle. That is twice as much energy and time. When using the kettle, boil only the  exact amount of water that is needed. Do not overload your refrigerator as more  electricity will be used. Overfilling impedes the flow of cold air which results in a waste  of electricity.  
When you spend more time indoors, you can consume more electricity. Enjoy time  outdoors and save energy at the same time. Every household in South Africa can save  electricity by using it wisely.

 [Source: SATYAGRAHA, February 2015] 

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 
SAVE WATER
 [Source: Indwe, December 2015] 
GLOSSARY: 
1potable: safe to drink 

3.1 Who is the advertiser? (1) 
3.2 Discuss ONE verbal and ONE visual technique that the advertiser uses to  capture the reader's attention. (2) 
3.3 Study the following sentence and give a synonym for the underlined word: We have an average annual rainfall of less than 500 mm. (1)
3.4 Rewrite the following sentence by giving the correct form of the word in  brackets: 
           South Africa is (dry) than many other countries. (1)
3.5 State the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence: The international average water usage per day is 173 litres. (1)
3.6 Why has the advertiser included a toll-free number? (2) 
3.7 Discuss whether statistics are effective in bringing across the message of the  advertisement. (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON 
Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.  
TEXT E 
MADAM AND EVE  
MADAM AND EVE
 [Source: Jacana Media, 2009] 
NOTE: In this cartoon, the woman driving the car is Madam and the woman seated  next to her is Eve. 

4.1 Explain what Madam is doing in FRAME 1. (2) 
4.2 Discuss TWO techniques that the cartoonist used in FRAME 2 to indicate that  Madam has slammed on the brakes. (2) 
4.3 Why do some of Eve's words in FRAME 3 appear in bold print? (1)
4.4 Consider the cartoon as a whole and discuss the irony in FRAME 4. (3)
4.5 In your view, how effective is this cartoon in conveying an important  message? 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 

TABLETS REPLACE THE BUCKET AND SPADE 

  1. Buckets and spades will soon be more common in musuems than on  the beach, as today's children prefer to take their tablets1 and  smartphones on holiday.  
  2. The average child will spend two hours a day staring in a small screen. 13% will spend more than four hours playing with gadgets, according to  UK-based insurance company Protect Your Bubble. 
  3. That sounds bad, if you want them to enjoy new experiences at the  destination youve taken them to. But it works both ways – more than  half of parents are grateful for gadgets to distract their children while  travelling, and 40% wouldn't attempt to fly long-haul without tablets,  smartphones, laptops or netbooks to occupy their under-sevens.
  4. In monetary terms, it's pretty scary, as the research found that kids  aged 16 and under will stuff gadgets worth a whopping R9 162 into  suitcases this summer. Even children of six and under will pack tech  worth R7157.
  5. 'Gadgets has become an essential part of the holiday checklist. There's  no doubt they're invaluable on long journeys to keep kids happy and  quiet, and parents sane,' says Stephen Ebbet, global director of Protect  Your Bubble. [Source: Sawubona, September 2015] 

GLOSSARY: 
¹tablet: a small hand-held computer with a touch screen 

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. Buckets and spades will soon be more common in musuems  than on the beach. (1)
  2. The average child will spend two hours a day staring in a small  screen. (1)
  3. That sounds bad, if you want them to enjoy new experiences at the destination youve taken them to. (1)
  4. Gadgets has become an essential part of the holiday checklist. (1)

5.1.2 Rewrite the following sentence in the future continuous tense:
         Some children will spend more than four hours playing with gadgets. (2)
5.1.3 Change the following sentence into a tag question: 
           That sounds bad. (2)
5.1.4 Give an antonym for the underlined word in the following sentence:
         Gadgets distract children while they are travelling. (1) 
5.1.5 Study the following sentence and replace the underlined slang word  with a formal one: 
         Even children of six and under will pack tech worth R7157. (1)
5.1.6 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The word 'invaluable' means having … 

  1. no cost.
  2. some importance.
  3. great value.
  4. no meaning. (1) 

5.1.7 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech: 
          Stephen said, 'There's no doubt these buckets and spades will soon  be forgotten.' (4)

5.2 Study the text (TEXT G) below and answer the questions.
TEXT G 
ASX
[Adapted from The Times, 30 April 2015]
5.2.1 Study the following sentence: 
         The cost of the car is R3 999 P/M. 
         Write out P/M in full. (1)
5.2.2 Give the correct form of the word in brackets: 
         I enjoy the (independent) that I am given. (1) 
5.2.3 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative: 
         The car has seven airbags. (1)
5.2.4 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence: 
         The car has airbags. The airbags will protect the occupants in an  accident. (1) 
5.2.5 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice: 
         The driver used the windscreen wipers. (1)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 40 
GRAND TOTAL:  80

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