Heterosexual Problem-

Let’s Talk About Sex, Babies

solving Comprehension test
Life orientation Hammanskraal Cluster grade 8
Evaluating
Telling Classifying
preteens about sex, asking them Reasoning
why pornography is so common and teaching them
that they have
Explaining both the right and the responsibility
Media to be in control of what they will and
Homosexual
will not do sexually.
Sexual Orientation Bisexual
Those issues were on the table when the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation (Unesco) and several African countries, including South Africa, the guidance
report includes definitions of various sex-related terms, ranging from “heteronormativity”-
the belief that heterosexuality is the normal or default sexual orientation-to “transphobia”,
or “the fear, discomfort, intolerance or hatred of transgender people”.

HAMMANSKRAAL CLUSTER

GRADE: 8
EXAMINATION: LIFE ORIENTATION

Date: JUNE 2023

Duration: 1/ hour
Total Marks: 70

NAME AND SURNAME _________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the instructions carefully, and then answer
questions.

1. This question paper consists of 10 pages.

2. This question paper consists of THREE SECTION.
3. You must answer ALL questions in SECTION A,
SECTION B & Answer only TWO QUESTIONS in
SECTION C.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
SECTION A

QUESTION 1

Four possible answers are given for each of the following

questions/statements. Choose the correct answer and write the letter (A-D) of
the answer next to the number (1.1 – 1.6) e.g. 1.7.D.

1.1
1.1.1 Self-image is:
a) How you think and feel about yourself.
b) If you value yourself.
c) The idea you form of yourself based on what people say about you.
d) None of the above

1.1.2 An auditory learning style is when you:

a) Prefer to learn by taking notes.
b) Prefer to learn through listening.
c) Prefer to learn with pictures.
d) Not being able to sit still while studying.

1.1.3 An appropriate way to end a relationship:

a) Be honest.
b) Be sensitive.
c) Make positive comments.
d) All of the above.

1.1.4 An example of a realistic career type:

a) A dentist.
b) An art teacher.
c) A game ranger.
d) An actor.

1.1.5 A long term effect of drug abuse, is:

a) Brain damage.
b) Stress.
c) Anxiety.
d) Abdominal pain.

(5×2=10)

1.2 Match Column A and Column B and write your answer in Column C
Column A Column B Column C
1.2.1 Drinking Water A Something we aim to achieve
1.2.2 Aural B Relationships in the community
1.2.3 Goal C Learning style
1.2.4 Teachers at D Positive Self-talk
school
1.2.5 I am very E Important component of fitness
creative
(1×5=5)

1.3 Complete the missing words by using the following words from the word
bank.

1.3.1 _______________________, is to look at the facts and come to a

conclusion.
1.3.2 ______________________, is to determine the value of something, by
comparing it with other examples.
1.3.3 _______________________, is to find a solution after studying the causes
and consequences of a problem.
1.3.4 Instrument that evaluates reading skills ___________________.
1.3.5 ______________________, is to group similar ideas to see why they differ
from other things.
1.3.6 The impact that the _____________________ like the internet/tv has to
protect the environment.
1.3.7 Sexual attention to another person __________________________.
1.3.8 Attracted to the same sex________________________.
1.3.9 Attracted to both sexes ______________________.
1.3.10 Attracted to the opposite sex______________________________.

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SECTION B (COMPULSORY)
Answer all questions in this section.
QUESTION 2:
Read the case study below and answer questions that follow. Teen used and sold
drugs to feel popular-but he ended up completely alone.

Peter, 17, wanted his matric farewell to special. He was very nervous about asking
girls to dance. A boy in his class told him that he would give him something to help
calm his nerves and make the matric farewell the best night of his life. The boy
handed him a little bag with some pills in.

As Peter walked into the dance, he reached into his tuxedo pocket and took out a pill
stamped with the image of Tweety Bird. The pill was actually ecstasy (also called E,
X or XTC). It looked harmless enough. but Peter found out the hard way just how
dangerous it could be.

“My heart was racing so fast. I thought I was having a heart attack,” Peter said. His
legs wouldn’t stop trembling and his body tingled all over. “then I hit a peak,” he said,
“I felt like a movie star.”

Later, Peter’s “high” turned to depression and confusion, so he swallowed two or

more “E” pills to try to feel better. This was very dangerous, as he could easily
overdose, meaning that this body would not be able to keep up with the amount of
drugs in his blood, causing major injury to his organs and even leading to death. “I
lay down and couldn’t lift my head, “he said. “I felt like I was going to die.
“Fortunately, he recovered from this but he was hooked.
Soon Peter was selling “E” at raves where many of his school friends hung out. “I’d
walk into raves and yell “E” and people would crowd around. I felt a sense of power.”
With the profits, he bought more ecstasy. “I did drugs because they made me
popular and gave me confidence, “he said.

2.1
2.1.1 What caused Peter to take drugs?
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2.1.2 What effects did these drugs have on his body.

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2.1.3 Why do you think peter took two more pills later on?
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2.1.4 Why did Peter continue using drugs?

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2.1.5 What long-term effects do you think Peter’s drugging could have?
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2.2 Relationships

You can’t just give up

On someone because
The situation’s not ideal
 Great relationships
Aren’t great because
They have no problems
They’re great because
Both people care
Enough about the
Other person to find
A way to make it
work

2.2.1 Name three types of relationships (3)

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2.2.2 Name and explain four qualities of a good relationship (2 4)

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2.2.3 Give two reasons that can bring change in the relationship (2 2)
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SECTION C
Answer any Two questions in this section.
QUESTION 3
Study the extract below and answer the question that follow:

Construct an essay on sexuality (please number your paragraph clearly)

Use the following as a guidance
• Define the term “sexuality” and discuss how puberty and hormones have an
impact on your
sexuality.
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• Analyse two factors that may have influenced your own personal values
surrounding sexuality in
general.
(2×2=4)
• Advise young people on TWO ways in which they can handle a partner’s
pressurising them to have sex (assuming that their partner’s perspective of
sexuality is different to their). In your answer, also indicate other sexual
pressure this young person may
face.
(2×2=4)
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OR

QUESTION 5
Every community has community needs and these are provided by deliverance of
services by the government. Write an essay and discuss the following.
• Why do people work?
• How government get money?
• How work can meet social and economic needs in South Africa?
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QUESTION 6

According to John Holland theory, we have six Career categories (Investigate;

Realistic; Enterprising; Artistic; Conventional; Social).
• Choose one Career from the six career categories that you would like to follow
when you grow up.
• In a paragraph discuss the abilities, interests and subjects that relates to the
career of your choice.
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