ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE
PAPER 3
GRADE 12 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 

1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
   SECTION A: Essay (50)
   SECTION B: Transactional Texts (2 x 25) (50)
2. Answer ONE question in SECTION A and TWO questions in SECTION B.
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 the answer.
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 your time as follows:
   SECTION A: approximately 80 minutes
   SECTION B: approximately 70 (2 x 35) minutes
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this  question paper.
9. The title/heading must NOT be included when doing a word count. 
10. Write neatly and legibly. 

QUESTIONS

SECTION A: ESSAY 
QUESTION 1 
Write an essay of 400–450 words (2–2½ pages) on ONE of the following topics. 
Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of your essay.  
1.1 'Only from the heart can you touch the sky.' (Rumi) [50] 
1.2 The silence of my narrative [50]
1.3 Messages in the streets [50]
1.4 A bridge too far … [50]
1.5 'The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be  indifferent to them: that is the essence of inhumanity.' 

(George Bernard Shaw) [50] 

1.6 The pictures reproduced below and on the next page may evoke a reaction or  feeling in you or stir your imagination.  
Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write the question  number (1.6.1, 1.6.2 or 1.6.3) of your choice and give your essay a title. 
NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you  have chosen. 

1.6.1 

[Source: www.genius.com] [50] 

1.6.2
 
[Source: www.genius.com]

[50] 

1.6.3 

[Source: http://4.bp.blogspot.com]

[50] 
TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS
QUESTION 2 

• Respond to TWO of the following topics.
• The body of each of your answers should be 180–200 words (20–25 lines)  in length.
• Pay careful attention to the following:
  • Audience, register, tone and style
  • Choice of words and language structure
  • Format
• Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of the text you have chosen,  e.g. 2.1 Speech.  

2.1 SPEECH 
The World Health Organisation claims that there is a significant increase in  diabetes, heart disease and obesity among young people. One of the major  causes of these diseases is living an inactive lifestyle. This is a matter of concern to your community.  
As a health and lifestyle coach in your community, you have been invited to  present a speech on the importance of participation in sport/physical activity and how an active lifestyle could combat diseases. Write the speech.  
You may use the image below as inspiration.  

[Source: www.antalya-outdoor.com]

[25]

2.2 FORMAL REPORT 
You are a youth member of the Social Welfare Committee of the local  municipality. The mayor has requested you to investigate unemployment  levels in your community. 
Write a formal report in which you record your findings and make  recommendations.

[25] 

2.3 OBITUARY  
There have been a number of protests in your area. A close friend of yours  lost his/her life during one of these uprisings. 
Write an obituary honouring him/her.

[25]

2.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 
Write a newspaper article with the headline:  

QUALITY EDUCATION DOES NOT HAVE A PRICE TAG!

[25]

2.5 INTERVIEW 
You have been crowned Miss/Mr Earth South Africa for your active  participation in various conservation campaigns. In dialogue form, write the  interview that takes place between you and a reporter from a leading  conservation magazine.

[25]

2.6 LETTER TO THE PRESS 
A competition that promotes innovative ideas was advertised in a national  newspaper. However, this competition has not met your expectations. Write a  letter to the press in which you express your dissatisfaction about the event  and suggest how it could be improved.

[25] 
TOTAL SECTION B: 50 
GRAND TOTAL: 100