English SAL P1 (Gauteng)

November 2008 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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1.2Refer to paragraph 2. State TWO problems Khanyisa experienced when she started building a women's football team. (2\

1.4State whether each of the following stat ements is TRUE or FALSE. Give a reason for your answer.

1.3.1Khanyisa Bunu's only occupation is coaching football.

1.3.2Phumuza Thunyezwa and Hleliwe Nkitha used to play football for Soul Buddies Football Club.

1.3.3Many spectators come to support Khanyisa's team whenever they play a match. Refer to line 18. Why do you think it is necessary to have ''reserve players'' on a team? (2\ (2\ (2\ (2\

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1.6Is Khanyisa Bunu a woman who gives up easily? Quote a sentence from the passage to support your answer. (2\

1.7State any TWO personal sacrifices Khanyisa makes to ensure that the team continues playing. (2\

1.8Do you think that the title, ''For the love of the game'', is suitable for this article? Give a reason for your answer. (2\ [20] 00820

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2.1Choose the correct answer from the list below to complete the following sentence. In the past, not all Africans wore beads because they ... could not afford them. did not like them. were not allowed to wear them.

2.2State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. In each case, give a reason for your answer.

2.2.1Beadwork items convey love messages only. (2\

2.2.2It is compulsory for every rural African baby to wear a bead necklace before wearing clothes. (2\

2.3Is the position of the triangle in Zulu beadwork important? Give a reason for your answer. (2\

2.4Refer to paragraph 5. Are beadwork items easily available today? Give a reason for your answer. (2\ [10] TOTAL SECTION A: 30 00810

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4.1Read the cartoon (TEXT D\ow and answer the set questions. The characters in the cartoon are Andy and Flo, who are husband and wife. TEXT D ANDY CAPP FRAME 1 FRAME 2 FRAME 3

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4.2Read the cartoon (TEXT E\low and answer the set questions. TEXT E QUESTIONS:

4.2.1What do the facial expressions of the dogs tell you about what they are feeling? (2\

4.2.2Complete the sentence below by choosing the correct answer from the list. The sentence, "Seize the moment, lads!" means they must ... make use of the opportunity to eat the cakes. delay eating the cakes.

4.2.3Why, do you think, has the woman done so much baking? (2\

4.3Read the advertisement (TEXT F\ow and answer the set questions. TEXT F

4.3.1Why, do you think, has the advertiser used a picture of a kitchen in this advertisement? (2\

4.3.2Who, do you think, would want to buy this product? (2\

4.3.3What do the following claims tell you about the product? (a\ (b\ "Long acting formula" "Economical" (2\ (2\

4.3.4Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct answer from the list. The slogan "24/7 protection against cockroaches" means the product kills ... all cockroaches for 247 hours. cockroaches night and day.

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4.4.1Who, do you think, would want to buy Bio-Oil? Give a reason for your answer. (2\

4.4.2Do you think that the picture of the girl is suitable to advertise Bio- Oil? Give a reason for your answer. (2\

4.4.3Why has the picture of Bio-Oil been included in this advertisement?(2\

4.4.4What does a 125 m bottle of Bio-Oil cost? (2\

4.4.530

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5.1TEXT H TIME TO FIGHT BACK Our schools have become hunting grounds for drug dealers. Schools are meant to educate the young and produce future leaders, but drug dealers are destroying that future, and leading us towards disaster.

5.1.2Rewrite the following sentence in Reported Speech: Mr Mazibuko said, "Our schools have become hunting grounds for drug dealers." (2\

5.1.3Give the correct form of the word in brackets. Schools are meant to provide (educate\e young. (2\

5.1.4Choose the correct meaning of the underlined expression from the list below. "Let us blow the whistle on these abusers of our children." (Line 5\ To blow a police whistle To call the police by blowing a whistle

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5.2TEXT I WORK WITH THE POLICE! I believe we can fight crime through co-operation between the police and the community. Police must be visible in all areas especially in the townships. The community must be involved in fighting crime and must always report

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5.2.5Give the correct form of the word in brackets. He is a (crime\se he was tried and found guilty of theft. (2\ [20] NOTE:20

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6.1Refer to line 1. Fill in the TWO missing punctuation marks in the following sentence: Its a Doggs life for the man they call Snoop. (2\

6.2Refer to line 1. Which one of the following has the same meaning as "mega-successful"? Successful Partially successful Extremely successful Unsuccessful (2\

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6.5Write the abbreviation "Dr" (line 10\n full. TOTAL SECTION C: (2\ [10] EITHER10

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7.2\and answer the set questions. Read the extracts carefully before answering the questions. EITHER

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7.1.1Who is the speaker in line 1 of the extract? (1\

7.1.2Explain why the speaker asks, ''where's the mine''? (2\

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7.1.4Name the TWO items Pinkie sells to earn a living. (2\

7.1.5Explain why China is angry about the ring. (2\

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7.1.7Refer to line 17 (''something rose inside him and choked him''\ Use your own words to explain how China is feeling. (2\

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7.1.13How does Pinkie's reaction differ from that of China's other victims? (2\ [20]20

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7.2.2Why, according to Neo's relatives, is Kegoletile marrying her? Use your own words to answer. (2\ How does Kegoletile prepare for married life with Neo? (2\

7.2.5Give a possible reason from the extract to explain why Kegoletile visits Mathata so often. (2\

7.2.6Explain in your own words how Mathata differs from Neo. (2\

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7.2.9Explain why Kegoletile is well liked by those who know him. (2\ TOTAL SECTION D: GRAND TOTAL: 20 120

Multiple Choice Options

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Language Components

Comprehension QuestionsSummary WritingGrammar ExerciseOral/DebateVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionSummaryGrammarOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total120 marks

Sections20 + 10 + 30 + 20 + 10 + 20 = 110 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2008

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish (SAL — verified from PDF)

Pages22

Downloads16

Examination context

Decade2000s

Years ago18y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2008

Days since exam6,562

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