English FAL P3

November 2008 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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1.1It is great being a teenager in South Africa! Some ideas: Teenagers' rights Opportunities for teenagers Challenges that may have been experienced by teenagers in the past and have now been resolved [50]50

1.2The best gift I have ever received. Some ideas: Description of the gift The gift may either be something that has been bought or something that cannot be bought (e.g. love, friendship, etc.\ Why you consider it to be the best gift

1.3I am an ageing animal and this is the story of my life. Some ideas: Reflect on the life of the chosen animal (e.g. cat, dog, cow, lion, elephant, Describe some important events Relationship with humans and with other animals

1.4The number of young people taking alcohol and/or drugs is increasing at an alarming rate. Discuss the problem and suggest possible solutions. [50]50

1.5In today's world, there is no such thing as 'man's work' or 'woman's work'. Do you agree? Discuss your views. Some ideas: Roles of men and women as defined by tradition and culture Reasons for the changing roles of men and women in society

1.6Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number and give your essay a suitable title. EITHER

1.6.1Some ideas: The innocence of childhood Love and friendship Thoughts on the future of children or South African society [50]50

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2.1MAGAZINE ARTICLE You are a member of the editorial team of a teen magazine. You have been asked to write an article on problems experienced by teenagers today. Write out the article you would submit.

2.2You recently had an accident while driving your father's/mother's car without his/her permission. Your parent was very upset with you and questioned you about the incident. Write out the conversation that took place between you

2.3FRIENDLY LETTER You have just returned from an unforgettable trip with your classmates. Write a letter to a friend describing some of the places you visited and your experiences. [30] TOTAL SECTION B:30

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3.1DIARY ENTRIES Imagine that you are a famous pop star who records experiences in a diary. Write down the diary entries for any three days in your life as a pop star. NOTE: Each entry should start with the date.

3.2INSTRUCTIONS You have been asked to do a short oral presentation for a Life Orientation lesson on how to study effectively for an examination. Write down a list of about SEVEN tips you would give your classmates in your presentation.

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentGrammar ExerciseCreative WritingOral/Debate

Topics Identified

Language in ContextEssay WritingGrammarCreative WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 20 + 20 = 480 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2008

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (FAL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2000s

Years ago18y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2008

Days since exam6,561

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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