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GRADE 12

SEPTEMBER 2022

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1

MARKS: 80

TIME: 2 hours

This question paper consists of 14 pages.

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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 after each answer.

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

7. For multiple-choice questions, write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number in the ANSWER BOOK.

8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

9. Use the following timeframe as a guideline:

SECTION A: 50 minutes
SECTION B: 20 minutes
SECTION C: 50 minutes.

10. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.

TEXT A

SOUTH AFRICAN HEROES OF 2021

1 The year 2021 was not easy. The pandemic proved it was not going anywhere,
there was loadshedding and the petrol price skyrocketed. However, one thing
we know about South Africans, is that we really know how to find inspiration on
even the darkest days. This article highlights five extraordinary South Africans
who have done just that. 5

2 At the age of 10, Ntando Mahlangu still could not walk causing his parents to
fear that their child would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Now, this
teenager is one of the most inspiring Paralympic athletes on the planet, with two
gold medals to prove it.

3 The 19-year-old blade runner and jumper leapt into the hearts of South Africans 10
when he set the world record in the men’s long jump at the 2020 Paralympics in
Tokyo. He followed this up with another gold medal in the men’s 200 metres
and cemented his status as national hero.

4 His rise to the top has been nothing short of remarkable and his story has been
captured in a Netflix film titled, Rising Phoenix. Ntando, who was 18 at the time 15
the movie was filmed, was the youngest Paralympian¹ featured. His plans for
2022 include pursuing a career in investment management, while also running
circles around his opponents on the track.

5 Tatjana Schoenmaker, is a South African swimmer who made a splash at the

Tokyo Olympics when she took gold and broke the first world record at the 20
Games. The 24-year-old from Roodepoort on the West Rand completed the
200 metres breaststroke in two minutes and eighteen seconds. She also won
silver in the 100 metres breaststroke.

6 Tatjana used her reward money and money collected in her honour, to start the
Tatjana Foundation. The foundation serves to educate people on water safety 25
while also offering swimming classes to the disadvantaged.

7 Dr Emmanuel Taban’s journey to becoming one of South Africa’s leading

pulmonologists² was by no means an easy one. He was born into poverty in the
war-torn Sudan but made his way to South Africa, on foot, when he was just 17.
At times, he did not know where he would sleep or where his next meal would 30
come from. He prides himself on being persistent and thinking out of the box. ‘If
the system says no, you go to the next door,’ he says. ‘If the door is closed,
push it gently or look through the keyhole – you might see something.’

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8 Professor Keertan Dheda is part of a leading team of scientists at the University

of Cape Town, who has developed a new method of diagnosing Tuberculosis 35
(TB) from the skin. This method, which is fast and accurate, is called an A-Patch.
It detects TB compounds released from the skin. Patients are required to wear
two absorbent patches on their upper arm for an hour and then samples from
these patches are analysed to diagnose TB.

9 Professor Dheda says the cutting-edge technology can change how other 40
illnesses are diagnosed. He believes that the A-patch has laid the foundation for
the development of a variety of wearable patches which can detect many
different illnesses and diseases.

10 When Ernest Majenge saw how people with disabilities battled to move around
in wheelchairs, he was inspired to help them by creating a wheelchair that climbs 45
stairs.

11 After making a prototype of the chair, Ernest sought funding for his project, but
investors thought he was bonkers, saying he was wasting his time. Undeterred,
he continued looking for assistance to bring his vision to life. Finally, he found
one in France. 50

12 His company, The Wheelchair Doctor, has already sold five wheelchairs in Paris
and he now plans to grow the business. Ernest says there is no wheelchair like
his, which is proudly South African. The company is even in the process of
coming up with more wheelchairs for different scenarios and areas such as
beaches, schools and old age homes. 55

[Adapted from YOU Magazine, December 2021]

GLOSSARY:

Paralympian¹ – a person who is affected by a physical or intellectual disability and who

can compete in the Olympic Games called, Paralympics.
Pulmonologist² – is a physician/doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating
diseases of the lungs.

1.1 Refer to paragraph 1.

1.1.1 Give TWO reasons why the writer believes 2021 was a difficult year for
the country. (2)

1.1.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:

‘pandemic’ (line 1), means a disease which affects people in a/the …

A town.
B suburb.
C family.
D world. (1)

1.1.3 Explain what the writer means by, ‘darkest days’ (line 4)? (2)

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1.2 Refer to paragraph 2.

Suggest why the writer mentions Ntando’s age. (2)

1.3 Refer to paragraph 3.

Why does the speaker use the word ‘leapt’ when speaking about Ntando? (2)

1.4 Refer to paragraph 4.

Using your own words, briefly explain what the film ‘Rising Phoenix’ is about. (2)

1.5 Refer to paragraph 5.

Quote TWO consecutive words which show that Tatjana came second in the
100 metres breaststroke. (1)

1.6 Refer to paragraph 6.

What does this paragraph suggest about Tatjana’s character? (1)

1.7 Refer to paragraph 7.

1.7.1 Why is the following statement FALSE?

Dr Taban lived a much better life when he moved to South Africa. (1)

1.7.2 What does it mean if someone thinks ‘out of the box’? (2)

1.7.3 Quote ONE word which shows that Dr Taban never gave up on his
dream. (1)

1.8 Refer to paragraph 8.

What proof is there that the A-Patch works very fast in helping to diagnose
whether a person has TB or not? (1)

1.9 Refer to paragraph 9.

Do you agree with Professor Dhedha’s view that ‘the A-Patch has … illnesses
and diseases’? Substantiate your answer. (2)

1.10 Refer to paragraph 11.

Apart from thinking he was mad, why would investors not fund Ernest Majenge? (2)

1.11 Discuss the suitability of the title, SOUTH AFRICAN HEROES OF 2021. (2)

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TEXT B

[Source: www.google.com]

1.12 Name TWO qualities that an entrepreneur should have. (2)

1.13 What is the importance of being consistent when executing your plan? (2)

1.14 Discuss whether the image of the lady carrying a light bulb is appropriate for
this text. (2)

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

There are easy and effective strategies you can include in the management of your
finances which will ensure financial success.

Read TEXT C below and list SEVEN tips on how to manage your money.

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 number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your
summary.

TEXT C

MONEY MANAGEMENT MADE EASY

Money management is one of the most important keys to financial success. Not
everyone is born with a silver spoon in the mouth, and money definitely does not
grow on trees, but this does not mean you cannot live a life of luxury. There are many
ways you can ensure that you save enough money to be financially stable.

Setting a financial goal forces you to be disciplined regarding your spending habits.
You can choose a small goal like saving up for a phone and a big one like saving up
for your retirement.

One of the best management decisions you can make is to set up a monthly budget.
This helps you to avoid overspending. There are three personal budgeting systems
people use: the envelope budget, the 50/30/20 budget and the zero budget.

Cutting down on debt will help you get ahead financially. The more debt you erase,
the less interest you will pay, and this will lead to thousands of rands of savings. If
you have multiple debts, work on clearing the smaller ones first.

Cut your spending on brand-name products and choose the cheaper alternative
especially for things like cleaners, facial tissues, or snack foods. Keep track of every
purchase you make by keeping receipts and checking bank statements.

Shopping with friends often leads to unnecessary spending. Avoid the temptation
and rather go to the mall on your own. Introduce some spending limits by allowing
yourself a percentage of the money you have for leisure and the rest for saving.

[Adapted from https://walletgenius.com]

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

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SECTION C

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT D

[Source: www.google.com]

The text in small font reads as follows:

HOW TO ENTER
• BUY ANY OROS PRODUCT
• WHATSAPP A PICTURE OF YOUR TILL SLIP TO 086 100 7674
• FOLLOW THE PROMPTS

3.1 Who is the target audience in this advertisement? (1)

3.2 What is the slogan of the advertisement? (1)

3.3 Identify TWO visuals that the advertiser uses to convey the idea of summer. (2)

3.4 WhatsApp a picture of your till slip to 086 100 7674.

Use a homonym for the word slip in a sentence of your own. (1)

3.5 Quote ONE word from the advertisement which means the same as ‘escape’. (1)

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3.6 Why is it important to WhatsApp a picture of your ‘till slip’? (1)

3.7 Why do you think ‘ISLAND GETAWAY’ is written in a larger font than
‘INSTANT AIRTIME’? (1)

3.8 Does the advertiser succeed in convincing readers to buy this product?
Substantiate your answer. (2)
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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT E

CALVIN AND HOBBES by Bill Watterson

NOTE: In this cartoon, the boy’s name is Calvin, and his friend is Hobbes.
[Source: www.google.com]

4.1 Refer to FRAME 1.

4.1.1 Provide a homophone for the word ‘write’. (1)

4.1.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:

Calvin feels … about completing his writing task.

A excited
B happy
C frustrated
D emotional (1)

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4.2 Refer to FRAME 2.

4.2.1 Why does the cartoonist use the ellipsis? (1)

4.2.2 Who is ‘breathing down’ Calvin’s neck? (1)

4.3 Refer to FRAME 3 and FRAME 4.

4.3.1 Using your own words, explain what advice Hobbes gives Calvin in
FRAME 3? (2)

4.3.2 Describe how Hobbes’ emotions in FRAME 3 are in contrast to his

emotions in FRAME 4, by referring to his facial expression. (2)

4.4 Do you think Calvin’s attitude towards his schoolwork is justified?

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

TITANIC MAKES A SPLASH

1 The Oscar-winning movie was first screened in cinemas twenty-four year ago.
The film is about a fictional romance that takes place around the real tragedy
when the passenger liner Titanic struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage in
1912.

2 Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet play the star-crossed lovers in the film. 5
It was hugely popular around the globe and held the box-office record until a
decade after it’s release.

3 As part of the research, director James Cameron undertook several diving

expeditions to the wreck of the Titanic and some of this footage is used in the
movie. 10

4 He also had a ship build which looked exactly like the original, to be used in
the film. It cost $200 million (then about R920m) to produce Titanic – at the
time it was the most expensive movie produced.

5 Titanic was nominated for 14 Oscars, of which it won 11, including for best
film and best director. The theme song, My heart will go on by Celine Dion, 15
also won the Oscar with best original song. The movie holds the record for
most Oscars.
[Adapted from www.you.co.za]

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.

(a) The Oscar-winning movie was first screened in cinemas

twenty-four year ago. (1)

(b) It was hugely popular around the globe and held the box-office
record until a decade after it’s release. (1)

(c) He also had a ship build which looked exactly like the original,
to be used in the film. (1)

(d) The theme song, My heart will go on by Celine Dion, also won
the Oscar with best original song. (1)

5.1.2 How many years is a ‘decade’? (1)

5.1.3 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:

James Cameron said, ‘I researched everything about the Titanic.’ (3)

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5.1.4 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice:

The actors gave a good performance. (1)

5.1.5 Write the underlined symbol as a word.

It cost $200 million to make the movie, Titanic. (1)

5.1.6 Why is the word ‘Titanic’ written in italics in this passage? (1)

5.1.7 Rewrite the following sentence in the simple past tense:

The movie holds the record for receiving the most Oscar awards. (1)

5.1.8 Give the correct degree of comparison in the following sentence:

Titanic was the (long) movie I have ever watched. (1)

5.1.9 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form:

The Titanic carries 2 240 passengers. (1)

5.2 Study the text below and answer the questions.

TEXT G

The Cape Coral Youth Council, in partnership with the Cape Coral Art Centre,
requests entries for its Junior Project. Three artists, aged between 12–18
years old will be selected to design and create three separate paintings to be
displayed. The deadline for entries will be announced.
[Adapted from capestylemag.com]

5.2.1 Complete the following tag question. Write down only the missing
words.

Artists should be 12–18 years old, …? (1)

5.2.2 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence.

The artist should be able to design.

The artist should be able to create.

Begin with the following words: Not only … (2)

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5.2.3 Give the singular form of the word in brackets.

The deadline for the (entries) will be announced. (1)

5.2.4 Study the following sentence:

Children will have to compete against each other to see who will be the
best.

State the part of speech of EACH of the underlined words as used in

this sentence. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 80

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