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1.1Refer to paragraph

1.1.1tate why social networking is described as widespread . ( Do NOT quote.

1.1.2Explain in a sentence what the author means by the words were non existent

1.1.3uote a word which impl ies that there are people who want to

1.2Refer to paragraph

1.2.1Using your OWN WORDS, state why it has become so easy for thieves to exploit the social network. (1\

1.2.2What is identity theft (line (1\

1.2.3In the context of the passage, what does the author mean when he says we have only seen the tip of the iceberg

1.3Refer to paragraph

1.3.1Choose the correct answer from those given below. Write down only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.3.1\in the ANSWER BOOK. The term potential crime

1.3.2Why does the author warn the readers against using their password freely (2\

1.3hy is it important to contact the support network or privacy department of your network of choice if you receive a request to send your password

1.4Refer to paragraph 4.

1.4.1Many people on a site such as Twitter want to have as many followers as possible. Explain how this is dangerous. (2\

1.4.2Why is it difficult to protect people from nternet scammers and thieves

1.5Refer to paragraph 5. ow can scammers and imposters exploit a social network such as Facebook? (1

1.6Refer to paragraph 6.

1.6.1How can children be protected from becoming victims of cybercrime?

1.6.2How can a potential predator gain the interest of a child? (1\

1.7The author points out the negative side of social networks. Do you agree with the author or do you think social networks have a positive side as well? State TWO points. (2\ 1.

1.1Do you think the picture in this advertisement is appropriate? Discuss your view. (2\ TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Give them Safari Fruit Zingers Pop one in your child's lunchbox and they will

3.1Identify the product the company is advertising. (1\

3.2It s truly sophisticated in how it melts. Replace the word 'sophisticated' with a more suitable

3.3Give TWO reasons why the advertisers use a picture of a woman with this advertisement. (2\

3.4Refer to Feathers don t stand a chance

3.4.1Why are feathers compared to Cadbury Bubbly? (2\

3.4.2The apostrophe is used INCORRECTLY in ONE of the following sentences. Which sentence is INCORRECT Write down only the question number (3.4.

3.5Write down the slogan of the advertisement. (1\ 3. Would this advertisement make you want to buy the product? Give TWO reasons. (2\ [10]10

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4.1Refer to FRAMES 1 to 3.

4.1.1How does the cartoonist show that the dog is happy and excited? (1\

4.1.2Why do you think the dog peeps around the doorway in FRAME 1? (1\

4.2Refer to FRAMES 4 and 5.

4.2.1Explain how the cartoonist shows that the woman is speaking loudly to the dog. State TWO ways. (2\

4.2.2How does the dog feel at this point? (1\

4.2.3What does the following expression mean What are you up to, Fred? (1\

4.2.4A punctuation mark has been omitted in FRAME 5. Write down the word and insert the punctuation mark. You werent searching for Christmas presents by any chance? (1\ WHA

4.3Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the question number (4.3\and the letter (A D\ in the ANSWER BOOK. In FRAME

4.4In your opinion, do the woman and the dog know each other well (2\ [10]10

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5.1Read the passage (TEXT F\ below and then answer the questions that follow. TEXT F WASTE NOT My husband and I went out to our favourite restaurant for lunch today. At the next table was a mother with two young children. The mother ate only a few

5.1.1Give the PLURAL form of the word in brackets in the following sentence: The (story\ make you cry. (1\

5.1.2Choose the correct preposition to complete the following sentence Write down only the words next to the question numbers (5.1.2(a\o 5.1.2(b\ in the ANSWER BOOK. to; from; on;

5.1.3Give the OPPOSITE of the word husband as used in the following sentence My husband

5.1.4Replace the words in brackets with a SINGLE word We had a superb lunch this afternoon, but this morning we were treated to a tasty (meal eaten in the morning\ (1\

5.1.5Rewrite the following sentence in the PRESENT tense They ate and the mother left in a hurry. (2\

5.1.6Rewrite the following sentence in REPORTED SPEECH She told the waiter, We want to order from the menu but have to leave very soon.

5.1.7Rewrite the following sentence in the PASSIVE FORM The son gave the food to the car guard. tart with the underlined part.

5.1.8Give the correct form of the word in brackets When they stopped at the traffic light , they saw how the (begging\ asked for food. (1\

5.1.9Refer to line s 6 8. he car guard hasn

5.1.10Write down the missing words (question tag\in the following sentence (1\ AND English Second Additional Language/P1 13 DBE/ November

5.2Study the text (TEXT G\elow and then answer the questions that follow. TEXT G [Source: Independent http://www.englishblog.com/

5.2.1Write out the abbreviation UN in full. (1\

5.2.2Choose the correct answer from those given below. Write down only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (5.2.2\in the ANSWER BOOK. The word disastrous

5.2.3Complete the following sentence by filling in the correct verb: In the cartoon, Earth is hoping warming.

5.2.4Give the correct form of the word in brackets People should listen to the warning by the UN, otherwise we will be facing a (disastrous\. (1\

5.2.5Choose the correct word in brackets in the sentence below (A/An\ent from the UN issued the warning. (1\

5.2.6Write down ONE neologism (new word in English \from the cartoon. (1\ [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 English Second Additional Language/P120

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6.1Read the extract below and then answer the questions. TEXT H [The family goes shopping.] In the taxi, we all sat in the backseat the four seater and talked

6.1.1Complete the sentences below by using the words given in the list. Write down only the word next to the question numbers (6.1.1(a\o 6.1.1(c\\the ANSWER BOOK. suburb; township; Tshidiso; Tihelo; Bofelong; Sandton

6.1.2Refer to lines 1 2 ('and talked excitedly to each other'\ (a\ Explain why the family is talking 'excitedly to each other'? (2\ (b\ Give TWO reasons why the other people sitting in front of the Masemolas are uncomfortable.

6.1.3Refer to lines 4 (a\ In these lines unhappy hostile cheerful

6.1.4Refer to lines 6 (a\ Identify the figure of speech used in these lines. (1\ (b\ Explain this figure of speech. (2\

6.1.5Quote SIX consecutive words to prove the following FALSE. The speaker's uniform is bought from a shop she is familiar with. (1\

6.1.6Write down ONE characteristic of the narrator that is revealed in this extract. Explain your answer. (2\

6.1.7Refer to lines 9 Which theme of the short story is highlighted by the repetition of the word 'white'? (1\

6.1.8Do you think the Masemolas are treated fairly by their neighbours? Substantiate your answer. (3\ AND English Second Additional Language/P1 17 DBE/ November

6.2Read the extract below and then answer the questions. TEXT I [The girls attend a birthday celebration.] She stepped forward and got me a Slush Puppy, a bag of popcorn and a bar of Kit Kat. I thanked her and followed them into the movie theatre.

6.2.1Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A D\ next to the question numbers (6.2.1(a\to 6.2.1(c\ in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B (a\ KB

6.2.2Give TWO reasons why the girl buys 'a Slush Puppy, a bag of popcorn and a bar of Kit Kat' (lines 1 2\for the speaker. (2\

6.2.3Refer to (a\ Why is 'agenda' written in inverted commas? (1\ (b\ Explain why KB is the one who decides on the 'agenda'? (2\

6.2.4Quote a SINGLE word from the passage to prove that the speaker left her swimsuit intentionally at home. (1\ English Second Additional Language/P1 18 DBE/ November 2019

6.2.5Refer to lines 10 school'\. (a\ When the speaker says Sumaya, 'fed us stories,' does she mean it LITERALLY or FIGURATIVELY? (1\ (b\ Explain your answer

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6.2.6Explain how the theme of acceptance is evident in Tshidiso's actions in this extract. (2\

6.2.7In your view, do the other girls treat the speaker well during the outing? (2\

6.2.8Do you think KB's offering her friends treats at her father's expense is acceptable? Substantiate your view. (3\ [40] OR English Second Additional Language/P1 19 DBE/ November40

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7.1Read the extract below and then answer the questions. TEXT J [MAN and WOMAN discuss dreams.] WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: I don't live on dreams, child. If I

7.1.1Complete the sentences below by using the words given in the list. Write down only the word next to the question numbers (7.1.1(a\o 7.1.1(c\\the ANSWER BOOK. young; jealous; excited; marry; happy; old

7.1.2Quote a SINGLE word which shows that living on dreams would have made WOMAN insane. (1\

7.1.3Refer to lines 2 (a\ If you were the director of this play, what would you tell WOMAN to do when saying these lines? State TWO points. (2\ (b\ What tone of voice would WOMAN use when saying these lines?

7.1.4Choose the correct answer from those given below. Write down only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (7.1.4\in the ANSWER BOOK. In line s 6 , WOMAN says that decent dreams will 'turn dirty at the

7.1.5Describe how Nontobeko's birth is a 'happy event' for her parents. State TWO points. (2\

7.1.6How does MAN know that WOMAN was a hard worker? State TWO points. (2\

7.1.7What does this extract reveal about the character of MAN? (2\

7.1.8Do you agree with WOMAN when she says 'I don't live on dreams' in line 1? (2\

7.1.9By referring to the play as a whole, do you agree with MAN that there are 'decent dreams' and dreams of fear'? Substantiate your view. (3\ AND

7.2Read the extract below and then answer the questions. TEXT K [MAN and WOMAN speak about Nontobeko.] MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN: MAN: WOMAN:

7.2.1Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A D\ next to the question numbers (7.2.1(a\to 7.2.1 (c\\the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B (a\ blou baadjies

7.2.2Who is the missis (line (1\

7.2.3What is meant by 'a gang of ogling farm labourers' (line (2\

7.2.4Refer to lines (a\ Identify the figure of speech used in these lines. (1\ (b\ Explain this figure of speech.

7.2.5Explain what WOMAN means by 'laughing their lungs out' (line (2\

7.2.6Refer to lines 1 15 Quote TWO words to show the different views about how the labourers feel when Nontobeko is born. (2\

7.2.7ONE of the themes in the play is psychological damage. Discuss this theme. (2\

7.2.8Do you think it is acceptable of MAN to ask WOMAN 'Since when do I feature in your dreams' (line 1 \s your view. (2\

7.2.9Does WOMAN have the right to call MAN her son in law? Substantiate your view. (3\ [40] English Second Additional Language/P140

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8.1.3Quote ONE word from paragraph 2 that shows that the narrator is comparing the caveman to an animal (1\

8.1.4 Refer to lines 2 8: 'The girl wanted (a\ Us your

8.1.5 Give a reason why the following statement is TRUE The story which is set in a third class carriage is a reminder of the

8.1.6 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (

8.1\in the ANSWER BOOK. In line 1 the word poltroons

8.1.7Write down ONE characteristic of the woman referred to in lines 12 (' Men gave way ruffian insult you .'\ and give a reason for your

8.1.8Compare the character of the narrator to that of the tsotsi. (2\

8.1Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (

8.1\in the ANSWER BOOK. The theme highlighted in this

8.110 The other passengers on the train fail to help the girl. Do you think this behaviour is acceptable? Discuss your view. (2\ 1.

8.2.1Complete the sentences below by using the words provided in the list. Write down only the words next to the question numbers (8.2.1(a\o 8.2.1(d\ in the ANSWER BOOK. arm; leg; house; garden; bed;

8.2.2How does the locust lose its leg? (2\

8.2.3Refer to lines 1 'T Give a reason why the following statement is FALSE The woman means to harm the locust. (1\

8.2.4Do you feel sorry for the man when he refers to himself and the locust as The two of us

8.2.5Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (

8.2\in the ANSWER BOOK. Refer to line 9: flurried papery whirr

8.2Refer to lines 1 15: locusts can fly.' (a\ Write down ONE word to describe the woman

8.2.7State TWO positive characteristics of the woman in this story. (2\

8.2.8 One of the themes in this story is confronting challenges. Discuss this theme. (2\

8.2.9 Do you agree with the view that the husband is more angry with himself than with his wife? Give a reason for your answer. (2\ [4

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1.4Quote TWO consecutive words from stanza 2 which suggest that the garden is neglected. (1\ .1.5 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the question number (10.1.5\and the letter (A

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Multiple Choice Options

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Language Components

Comprehension QuestionsSummary WritingEssay/ArgumentLiterature AnalysisOral/Debate

Topics Identified

ComprehensionSummaryLanguage in ContextLiteratureGrammarOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total120 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 20 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 160 marks

Key Information

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Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2019

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish (SAL — verified from PDF)

Pages29

Downloads15

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,547

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