English HL P3

Feb-March 2012 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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🎯 100 marks 📄 7 pages 📝 23 items found 📚 2 topics 📖 1 language components

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Q1— Section header —

1.1

1.2Our background and circumstances might have influenced who we are, but

1.3The night has a thousand eyes.

1.4I discovered having nothing but fun, is not all that 'fun'.

1.550

1.7The pictures reproduced on pages 4 a nd 5 might evoke a reaction or feeling Select ONE picture and wr ite an essay in response. Write the question There must be a clear link betw een your essay and the picture you

1.7.1Lifestyle February 2011]

1.7.2

Q2— Section header —

2.1LETTER unning a letter-writing compet what can be done to improve it. Write the letter you will submit as y our entry into this competition.

2.2OBITUARY in your area has died.

2.3area hit by a natural disaster. report.

2.4A long-weekend is coming up. on using the roads safely.

2.2OBITUARY A community leader who has played a signifi cant role in the lives of the youth Write an obituary for inclusion in a local newspaper.

2.3INFORMAL REPORT You have served as a volunteer in an The head of the volunteer organisation, Gift of the Givers, has asked for a Write an informal report on your experiences.

2.4NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Write a newspaper article in which y ou give pedestrians and motorists advice SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT: TRAN

Q3— Section header —

3.1FLYER problems. hold in order to form this youth group.

3.2You recently attended a celebr ation at a friend's home. Write a single NOTE: Your tone may be informal but you may not use slang.

3.3THREE landmarks and at least THREE turns.

3.2DIARY ENTRY diary entry in which you reflect on this celebration.

3.3DIRECTIONS A learner has been hurt at your school during break. A teacher who is new to the school and unfamiliar with the surrounding area is taking the learner to the local hospital. Give directions from your school to

Language Components

Essay/Argument

Topics Identified

Language in ContextEssay Writing

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 630 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2012

SessionFeb-March

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages7

Downloads14

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago14y

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Start day—

Exam period—

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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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