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GRADE 11

LIFE ORIENTATION

SOURCE-BASED TASK

GRADE 12

MARKS: 90

DATE: MARCH 2024

This task consists of 7 pages

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Read ALL the questions carefully.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

4. Write neatly and legibly.

5. The task must be completed under the supervision of the teacher during
class time.

6. Learners are allowed to use textbooks and other resources to complete the
task.

TOPICS:

 Development of self in Society

 Careers and career choices.
 Democracy and human rights

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SOURCE 1
QUESTION 1
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

A Relationship Expert Explains How Social Media Affects Your

Love Life
How would we even live without social media? In a world where our phones are the first
and last thing we see every day, it's no wonder social media can affect our relationships,
both online and off. "Research shows that, on average, we spend two or more hours a
day on social media," explains communication expert and author Leslie Shore. She warns
that fostering relationships online can hurt our relationships offline, but they can also
make us less able to communicate. "Those who have limited experience in reading
people do not have the same level of social intelligence previous generations possess,"
she says.
"If this becomes the new normal, building strong, deep relationships will take more time
and will be more difficult to maintain."

[Adapted from https://www.mydomaine.com relationships Accessed on 05 February 2024]

1.1 Define the term romantic relationship and mention THREE ways
teenagers could use social media to initiate and develop a romantic relationship
(2+3)(5)

1.2 Provide TWO reasons why teenagers might find it easier to have a relationship
via social media. (2x1)(2)

1.3 Describe THREE potential risks of developing a romantic relationship over social
media. (3x2)(6)

1.4 Explain TWO ways how social media could decrease our chances of building
strong, deep romantic relationships. (2x2)(4)

1.5 Suggest THREE actions parents could take to ensure that their child does not
end up in a romantic relationship that is purely based over social media.
(3x2)(6)

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SOURCE 2
QUESTION 2
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

Protests over power cuts disrupt morning traffic in Soweto

Soweto residents took to the streets on Monday morning to protest against power cuts
in the area.
Traffic is being affected in Moroka South and that rocks and burning tyres are blocking
roads as residents protest over not having electricity.
Power utility, Eskom, said it is continuing with a campaign it started late last year to cut
off power to users that have failed to pay or rigged illegal connections. This includes
Soweto.
"If you want to avoid being disconnected, come forward. Even if you have rigged your
meter, you can come forward, collect your fine and find a way forward to start paying.
Do not wait to get caught," said Eskom spokesperson, Reneiloe Semenya.
But a Soweto ANC councillor, Mpho Sesedinyane, says the utility is being arrogant by
disconnecting power to homes, saying communities would resist "unapologetically and
without fear of intimidation".
[Adapted from https://www.news24 Accessed on 05 February 2024]

2.1 Define the term public participation and mention THREE ways that the
Soweto protestors harmed their community in their attempt to be public
participants. (1+3)(4)

2.2 Provide TWO reasons why public participation is important for people
experiencing a loss of basic services. (2x1)(2)

2.3 Describe TWO realistic demands protestors could bring forward in their peaceful
protest so that they do not face the same situation in the future. (2x2)(4)

2.4 Explain TWO ways how the Soweto protestors violated the human rights of
community members through their strike action. (2x2)(4)

2.5 Suggest THREE alternative methods how you could voice your opinion instead of
resorting to violence. (3x2)(6)

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SOURCE 3
QUESTION 3
Refer to the image below and answer the questions that follow.

[Accessed on: https://nbt.ac.za Accessed on 05 February 2024]

3.1 Define the term national benchmark test and mention TWO reasons why it is
important in the university application process. (1+2)(3)

3.2 Provide THREE steps learners must follow before they can write their NBTs.
(3x1)(3)
3.3 Describe the TWO types of tests written in the NBTs. (2x2)(4)

3.4 Discuss TWO reasons why grade 12 learners should write their NBTs as early as
possible. (2x2)(4)

3.5 Recommend THREE ways learners can mentally prepare themselves the night
before they write their NBTs. (3x2)(6)

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SOURCE 4
QUESTION 4
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

WOMEN POWER AT ENGEN PREPARES TO PAY IT FORWARD

After matriculating, Vuyile was offered a full bursary and joined the Engen Graduate
development programme after she graduated. “The programme has equipped me
with the skills I need for the working world and taught me to embrace and to be proud
of myself and with what I have achieved thus far.” Vuyile says she is proud to be an
example in her neighbourhood that it is possible to break away from the norm that
sees many youngsters dropping out of school, incurring teenage pregnancy and
abusing substances.
“One day I will start a youth organisation to give back, to show them there is another
way,” she says.
[Adapted from https://sastudy.co.za. Accessed on 05 February 2024]

4.1 Define the term bursary and mention THREE criteria’s learners should meet to
acquire a bursary. (1+3) (4)

4.2 Provide TWO reasons why a bursary would be beneficial once you have finished
studying. (2x1) (2)

4.3 Describe TWO alternative options for financial assistance Vuyile could have
applied for to pay for her university education. (2x2) (4)

4.4 Discuss THREE ways that acquiring a university degree could empower young
South African women. (3x2) (6)

4.5 Suggest TWO practical strategies learners could take to improve their chances of
receiving a bursary for tertiary education. (2x2) (4)

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SOURCE 5
QUESTION 5

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Read the extract below end answer the questions that follow.
THR ROLE OF SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES

Governing bodies in South Africa are expected to have an important role in ensuring
high quality education in schools as well as in the democratization of the post-apartheid
South Africa. However, current legislation precludes governing bodies from involvement
in the professional management of schools. Governing bodies are democratically
elected and thus they comply with representative democratic expectations. The
governing bodies are less successful in the participative democratic model because of
factors such the literacy of parents, the expectations of parents, the negative
perceptions of principals and parents and the availability of parents to attend governing
body meetings.

[Adapted from www.researchgate.net. Accessed on 05 February 2024]

5.1. Identify the organisation that has the only mandate according to School’s Act to
represent learners in South Africa? (1)

5.2 State FOUR functions and principles of this council. (4x1) (4)

5.3 Discuss how you can become a member of this council. (1x2) (2)
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GRAND TOTAL: 90