English HL P3

May-June 2025 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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🎯 100 marks ⏱️ 3h 📄 7 pages 📝 14 items found 📚 3 topics 📖 2 language components

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1.1A sentimental journey [50]50

1.2' My face turned pale as deadly pale; My legs refused to walk away; My life and all seemed turned to clay.' – John Clare [50]50

1.3An equal society is an impossible dream. [ 50]

1.4Sounds from within these walls [50]50

1.5'Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.' – Zig Ziglar [ 50] The pictures reproduced on pages 4 and 5 may evoke a reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination. Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write the question number

1.6[Source: pinterest.com] [50]50

1.7[Source: pinterest.com] [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over English Home Language/P3 5 DBE/May/June 2025 SC/NSC Confidential50

1.8[Source: pinterest.com] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over English Home Language/P3 6 DBE/May/June 2025 SC/NSC Confidential SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS50

Q2— Section header —

2.1LETTER TO THE PRESS Parents have been criticised for their lack of monitoring their children's online activities. Write a letter to a local newspaper expressing your views. [25]25

2.2FORMAL SPEECH As a social worker in your community, you have noticed an alarming increase of societal pressures experienced by the youth. You have been invited by your community to address the parents on the topic:

2.3E - MAIL Your team at work has requested that you, as their leader, approach the Human Resources Department about the establishment of 'relaxation zones' in the workspace. Write the e-mail that you will send to the Human Resources Manager. [25]25

2.5DIALOGUE [Source: mdpoison.com] The two characters above are having a serious conversation. Write the dialogue that takes place. [25] 2. 6 OBITUARY A world-renowned politician has died under suspicious circumstances.25

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentOral/Debate

Topics Identified

Language in ContextEssay WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 450 marks

Per-question sum100 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2025

SessionMay-June

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages7

Downloads14

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago1y

Season—

Start day—

Exam period—

Days since exam—

About English examination preparation

Grade 12 English involves reading, language use, interpretation, and clear written communication. Paper 1 tests comprehension, summary writing, and language in context, while Paper 2 covers literature and essay writing.

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