English HL P3

May-June 2026 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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🎯 100 marks ⏱️ 3h 📄 7 pages 📝 13 items found 📚 3 topics 📖 2 language components 🔑 1 key info

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Q1— Section header —

1.1Why do we fear the unknown? [50]50

1.2The world is spinning out of control [50]50

1.3There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse 50] 1.4 The road to my paradise [50] I was looked at with such pleading eyes . Walking away would have mean50

1.8\ of your choice and give your essay a title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen.

1.6[Source: www.istockphoto.com [50]50

1.7Source: https://www.vecteezy.com [50

Q2— Section header —

2.1DIALOGUE You were involved in a heated argument with a fellow employee. The next day you were summoned to the supervisor s office , while your

2.3NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Instances of online scamming ha ve become alarming. Write a newspaper article in which this topic is explored. [25]25

2.4LETTER TO THE PRESS As a consumer activist, you are concerned that the public is not getting value for money. The recent price hikes have confirmed your observation. Write a letter to the ditor of tional newspaper in which

2.5FORMAL REPORT In pursuit of a safer town, your municipality has proposed the conversion of certain roads into pedestrian and cycling lanes. As the local councillor, you have been requested to investigate this proposal.

2.6SPEECH As the elected provincial delegate, you have to deliver a speech, titled From ear to , at a National Youth Conference. Write the speech that you will present. [25] TOTAL SECTION B: GRAND TOTAL:25

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentOral/Debate

Topics Identified

Language in ContextEssay WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 400 marks

Key Information

Websitewww.istockphoto.com · www.vecteezy.com

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2026

SessionMay-June

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages7

Downloads7

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago0y

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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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