ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE

PAPER 1

GRADE 10

8 NOVEMBER 2016

MARKS: 70 TIME: 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This paper consists of THREE sections:

Section A: Comprehension (30 marks)

Section B: Summary (10 marks)
Section C: Language in context (30 marks)

2. Read ALL the instructions carefully.

3. Answer ALL the questions.

4. Start each new section on a new page.

5. Rule off after each section.

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

7. Leave a line open after each question.

8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

9. Use the following time frames as a guideline:

Section A: 50 minutes
Section B: 25 minutes
Section C: 45 minutes

10. Write neatly and legibly.

This paper consists of 9 pages.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
QUESTION 1: READING FOR MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING

Read TEXTS A and Text B below and answer the set questions.

TEXT: A

Cara Delevingne Penned A Powerful Essay On Self-Acceptance And Why You

Shouldn't Make Your Life About Work
Clarissa-Jan Lim

1 "I was proud of my accomplishments, but I wasn’t genuinely happy.”

2 Cara Delevingne has made a name for herself in the modelling and acting world
(and on social media for her wacky sense of humour). Although the success she
worked for eventually materialised, it didn't automatically translate into self-
acceptance. In an essay for TIME magazine's Motto, Delevingne revealed her 5
struggle for validation in the industry and how she later realised that gaining outside
approval isn't really that important after all.

3 The supermodel recalled the beginning of her modelling career at age 16 and how it
took a while to establish her career.

4 "I worked hard to be accepted by the fashion community in ways beyond my 10

physical appearance," Delevingne wrote. "In no time, though, I found myself
surrendering to the industry's approval process. I felt like I needed validation from
everyone. As a result, I lost sight of myself and what it meant to be happy and what
it meant to be successful. I think it all stemmed from a deep-down feeling of wanting
people to like me and love me." 15

5 Despite her best efforts at pleasing everybody, Delevingne noted that there were
still people who were unhappy with her work. And that made her think about what
she was trying to do and for whom she was working so hard.

6 "Over time, I came to realise that work and getting others' approval isn't the most
important thing. Yes, your career is very important — but it's not the most important. 20
Of course I was proud of my accomplishments, but I wasn't genuinely happy," she
wrote, emphasising the importance of having a life outside of work.

7 "It's taken time, but now I realise that work isn't everything and success comes in
many forms," Delevingne wrote. "I've opened my mind, and now I embrace new
things with a childlike curiosity. I'm spending more time doing the stuff I love and I’ve 25
been able to do better work because of it."

8 "When you're coming from a place of living just to work, it's never as good as you
want it to be. It's never as authentic. When you have balance in your life, work
becomes an entirely different experience. There is a passion that moves you to a
whole new level of fulfilment and gratitude and that's when you can do your best… 30

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for yourself and for others.

TEXT B

TEXT READS: Cara Delevingne challenges rules. Being free-minded is her motto. Like Tag
Heuer, she defies conventions and never cracks under pressure.

QUESTIONS: TEXT A

1.1 Refer to paragraph 2

In what field or industry does Delevingne’s expertise lie? (1)

1.2 In Line 3 the writer suggests that Delevingne has a “wacky sense of humour”.
Based on this description, explain what is being said about her character. (2)

1.3 ‘…the success she worked for eventually materialised…’ What does the
inclusion of the word ‘eventually’ tell us about the success Delevingne
achieved? (2)

1.4 In your own words, explain what you understand by the term “self- acceptance”
(Line 4). (2)

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1.5 Why is TIME written in capital letters? (1)

1.6 Refer to paragraph 3

Suggest a reason why the writer chose to include Delevingne’s age? (2)

1.7 Refer to paragraph 4

Explain what Delevingne means when she says she ‘needed validation from (2)
everyone’.

1.8 In your own words, explain how modelling affected Delevingne negatively. (3)

1.9 Refer to paragraph 5

Suggest TWO ways in which people could be unhappy with Delevingne’s work.
You should consider the job she has in your answer. (2)

1.10 Refer to paragraph 6

Delevingne says that she was proud of her work but she was not happy. (2)
Explain how this could be possible.

1.11 Refer to paragraph 7 and 8

Summarise the way in which Delevingne defines success. (3)

1.12 Describe how people like Delevingne can ensure that there is balance in their (2)
lives.

The following questions are based on TEXT B

1.13 In your own words, explain what it means to ‘defy conventions’. (1)

!.14 Provide the literal and figurative meaning of ‘to crack under pressure’. (2)
Indicate clearly which meaning is literal and which is figurative.

Refer to TEXT A and TEXT B

1.15 Do you think the content of TEXT B complements or contradicts the contents of (3)
TEXT A? Provide evidence to support your answer.

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A friend of yours is thinking of becoming a model because she thinks that it is an easy career to
follow and does not require any qualifications. You are aware that she is being unrealistic and
want to offer her a realistic insight.
Read the TEXT C below and write a fluent paragraph summary about what your friend does not
know about the life of a model.

NOTE: 1. Your summary should include 7 points and NOT exceed 90 words.
2. You must write a fluent paragraph.
3. You are NOT required to include a title for the summary.
4. Indicate your word count at the end of your summary.
TEXT C

Things you did not know about models

Rachel Woods

Develop a thick skin. A lot more work goes into re-touching images than most people realise.
Some models can be completely altered in pictures from the way they normally look. There are
many tricks used to create that perfect image - I even once had my ears superglued back
because a photographer thought they stuck out too much.

Believe it or not, not all models live on sticks of celery and two grapes a day, the majority of
models actually eat a normal healthy diet, and can even enjoy the odd burger and milkshake.
But don't tell anyone...

There is often a lot more going on behind a photo shoot than the finished picture presents. The
model may have to work on a really cold or hot day wearing completely the wrong type of
clothes for the season, have had 100 outfit changes or had to pose in uncomfortable positions
to get the shots.

With so many camera phones backstage at shoots and runway shows sometimes someone
will try and capture models at times when they may not want to be photographed.

Despite getting to wear the most beautiful, expensive, glamorous outfits, models unfortunately
don’t actually get to keep the clothes. Sometimes you may get lucky and get to keep
something, but this rarely happens.

Most people believe models just have photo-shoots every day, whereas in reality many models
(apart from supermodels) find it tricky getting regular bookings. There can often be periods of
time with nothing but castings before work starts coming in.

There’s also all that waiting: to get your hair or makeup done, waiting for the photographer to
set up, waiting to get your photos back, waiting for runway shows to start or waiting to be seen

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at castings. That’s why you often see models with a book or iphone in hand as there is so
much free time.

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

SECTION C: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING ADEVERTISING

Study the advertisements below and answer the set questions.

ADVERTISEMENT A (TEXT D)

Text reads:

Strike a powerful pose.

Stand out and redefine the
notion of beauty in a colour
collection too irresistible to
ignore.

Shop now.

(MAC is a make-up brand

and the company is known
for creating unconventional
trends.)

ADVERTISEMENT B (TEXT E)

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QUESTIONS ADVERTISEMENTS A (TEXT D) and B (TEXT E)

3. How does the written text in Advertisement A correspond with the visuals? (2)
1
What product is being advertised in Advertisement B? (1)
3.
2 What job does the standing woman in Advertisement B seem to have? (1)

3. Explain how the women in both advertisements are depicted as being

3 unconventional models. In your answer, you should include details of the
stereotypes they are breaking. (4)
3.
4 Considering the product being advertised in Advertisement B, critically discuss
the appropriateness of the heading used – Never Hide. (2)

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QUESTION 4: UNDERSTANDING OTHER ASPECTS OF THE MEDIA

Study TEXT F and TEXT G answer the set questions.

TEXT F: CARTOON TEXT G: CARTOON

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QUESTIONS: TEXT F and TEXT G

4.1 Explain how the pun is used in TEXT F to create humour. (3)

4.2 What is the cartoonist suggesting about modelling agencies in TEXT F? (2)

4.3 Explain how the drawings and the font used in TEXT G enhance the message
of the cartoon. (3)

4.4 Do you think that TEXT G could be used to raise awareness for a campaign (2)
against bullying? Give a reason for your answer.
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QUESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY

Read the TEXT H, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.

TEXT H

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE IS TIRED OF BODY- SHAMING

1 The Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence said she believes "it should be illegal to
call somebody fat on TV".

2 In an interview with the US TV host Barbara Walters broadcast on Wednesday,

Lawrence, 23, star of “The Hunger Games” and “American Hustle”, spoke of her
concerns over how young people are affected by media attitudes, asking-“ why is 5
humilliating people funny?"

3 "But I think when it comes to the media, the media needs to take responsibility for
the effect it has on our younger generation, on the girls who are watching these
television shows, and picking up how to talk and how to be cool.

4 "So then all of a sudden being funny is making fun of the girl that's wearing an ugly 10
dress and calling her fat. I just think it should be illegal to call somebody fat on TV.

5 "If we're regulating cigarettes and cuss words because of the effect they have on our
younger generation, why aren't we regulating things like calling people fat?"

6 Lawrence's comments came after she was questioned about shows, such as E!
Fashion Police, presented by Joan Rivers, which criticize the way women look and 15
has attacked Lawrence for her view. The actress, who won an Oscar for “Silver
Linings Playbook”, has often been outspoken on the subject of body image.

7 Last month she told the BBC that hearing negetive things about her own
appearance "was like being in high school”. Last year she told Elle magazine: "In
Hollywood, I'm obese. I'm considered a fat actress." 20

QUESTIONS: TEXT H

5.1 Name and explain the use of the punctuation mark in ‘Oscar-winning’ (line 1). (1)

5.2 Find and correct TWO spelling errors in the article. (2)

5.3 Provide an antonym for the word ‘obese’ (line 20). (1)

5.4 Provide a synonym for the word ‘responsibility’ (line 7). (1)

5.5 Find and correct the incorrect use of a pronoun in paragraph 4. (1)

5.6 Find and correct a grammatical error in paragraph 6. (1)

5.7 What does the abbreviation BBC (line 18) stand for? (1)

5.8 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:

Last year she told Elle magazine: "In Hollywood, I'm obese. I'm considered a fat
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actress."
Start your sentence with – Jennifer Lawrence told Elle Magazine last year … (2)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 30
GRAND TOTAL:70

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