ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 1 GRADE 12 QUESTIONS - AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS MAY/JUNE 2017
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GRADE 12
SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
MAY/JUNE2017
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension (30)
SECTION B: Summary (10)
SECTION C: Language (40) - Answer ALL the questions.
- Read ALL the instructions carefully.
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
- Leave a line between answers.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- For multiple-choice questions, write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number.
- Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
- Use the following time frames as a guideline:
SECTION A: 50 minutes
SECTION B: 30 minutes
SECTION C: 40 minutes - Write neatly and legibly.
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
QUESTION 1
Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
TEXT A
| Glossary Estuaries1: where rivers join the sea |
1.1 Refer to paragraph 1.
1.1.1 State TWO factors that contribute to an increase in plastic pollution.(2)
1.1.2 Explain why pollution is 'concentrated near cities'. (2)
1.2 What is Dr Deborah Robertson-Andersson's occupation? (1)
1.3 What TWO shocking facts are revealed about Durban in paragraph 2? (2)
1.4 Refer to paragraph 3.
1.4.1 Using your OWN WORDS, explain what microplastics are.(1)
1.4.2 State why it would be difficult to gather plastic that is out at sea. (2)
1.5 According to research, what is the difference between fish found closer to the harbour and those that are further away? (2)
1.6 What do Tozi Mthethwa's comments in paragraph 5 imply about the residents of Durban? (2)
1.7 Refer to paragraph 7.
Baart Smith's boom assists in the gathering of plastic to reduce pollution. Name ONE other benefit related to this process. (1)
1.8 Explain why Baart Smith makes reference to 'breaking a leg' and 'smashing a car window' (lines 43–45). (3)
1.9 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:
The word 'curbed' (paragraph 10) means …
- started.
- stranded.
- stopped.
- stretched. (1)
1.10 Is this article relevant only to Durban residents? Substantiate your answer. (2)
1.11 Discuss whether the title, 'Plastic Pollution of Titanic Proportions' is appropriate for this article. (3)
TEXT B
Refer to the graph above (TEXT B).
1.12 According to this graph, which is the least threatened species? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
1.13 Explain why the following statement is FALSE:
The black and white rhino are equally threatened. (2)
1.14 Discuss whether the inclusion of the pictures of animals is effective in this text. (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
SECTION B: SUMMARY
QUESTION 2
You have recently read an interesting article on natural ways to reduce toxins in the body. You would like to share this information with your friends.
Read the passage (TEXT C) below and list SEVEN points on natural ways to reduce toxins in the body.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Your summary must be written in point form.
- List your SEVEN points in full sentences, using no more than 70 words.
- Number your sentences from 1 to 7.
- Write only ONE point per sentence.
- Use your OWN words as far as possible.
- Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your summary.
TEXT C
DETOXIFY THE NATURAL WAY Detoxification is a process that our bodies perform on an ongoing basis to get rid of toxins or harmful substances created within the body. When toxins develop faster than our bodies can deal with them, we show a number of symptoms that our bodies are not coping. |
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
3.1 Name ONE service and ONE product available at Mica. (2)
3.2 Refer to the headline, 'Don't keep your dream home bottled up'.
3.2.1 Why is the word Don't written in a larger font?(1)
3.2.2 Identify the punctuation mark used in the word Don't. (1)
3.3 How does the advertiser use the visual on the left to support the headline? (2)
3.4 State TWO ways in which the reader will be able to get more information about Mica. (2)
3.5 Discuss whether this advertisement appeals to a wide target audience. (2)
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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON
Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.
TEXT E
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| NOTE: In this comic strip, the taxi driver (wearing a hat) is Mavis and her assistant is Zandi. |
4.1 Refer to FRAME 1.
4.1.1 Which TWO visual clues indicate that the taxi is not travelling through a rural area?(2)
4.1.2 Give an antonym for 'refuse'.(1)
4.2 Refer to FRAME 2.
How does Zandi's facial expression convey her feelings? (2)
4.3 How does Zandi's body language in FRAME 3 indicate that she is putting in a lot of effort? (1)
4.4 Consider the cartoon as a whole. Explain what is meant by Mavis' words, '… before it goes down tonight' in FRAME 1? (2)
4.5 Discuss whether the cartoonist succeeds in conveying humour in this cartoon. (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
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.
- The roar of home-grown talent is growing accross the world.(1)
- Lebo M is the celebrated musician and composer who helped put The Lion King in the world map.(1)
- Thirty productions of the musical is being performed worldwide.(1)
- Lebo attributes its success to the power of his relationship with Hans Zimmer, with who he worked on Disney's The Lion King. (1)
5.1.2 Rewrite the following sentence and provide the correct degree of comparison:
The film version of The Lion King is (successful) than the musical. (1)
5.1.3 Rewrite the following sentence as a question tag:
The production has been on Broadway for close to twenty years. (1)
5.1.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:
A synonym for 'legendary' (line 12) is …
- wealthy.
- humble.
- unknown.
- famous. (1)
5.1.5 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:
Lebo said, 'We have employed more South Africans overseas than any production in theatrical history.' (3)
5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice:
Each production employs nine to thirteen South African citizens. (1)
5.1.7 Why is The Lion King written in italics in this passage? (1)
5.1.8 Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words:
The hope is that the tour will end with a run in South Africa. (2)
5.2 Study the text (TEXT G) below and answer the questions.
TEXT G
5.2.1 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form:
Our staff understands the importance of time. (1)
5.2.2 Rewrite the following sentence in the future tense:
They do all they can to make the most of every day, including yours. (1)
5.2.3 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence, starting with the given words:
Bidvest Car Rental is efficient. Bidvest Car Rental is popular.
Start with: Not only … (2)
5.2.4 Study the following sentence:
That is why we gave them each a pair of running shoes.
Use a homophone for the word 'pair' in a sentence of your own. (1)
5.2.5 Rewrite the following sentence by giving the correct form of the underlined word:
Customers should choose a car rental company careful. (1)
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TOTAL SECTION C:40
GRAND TOTAL:80