EXAMINATION PAPER - English First Additional Language



EXAMINATION PAPEREXAMINATION PAPERGRADE 12GRADE 12ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGEPAPER 3JUNE 2012 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGEPAPER 3JUNE 2012 MARKS: 100TIME: 2? hours LANGENHOVEN HIGH SCHOOLINSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: Essay (50) SECTION B: Longer transactional text (30) SECTION C: Shorter text: Transactional/Referential/Informational (20) Answer ONE question from EACH section. Write in the language in which you are being assessed. Start each section on a NEW page. You must plan (e.g. a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE the answer. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line across all planning. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:80 minutes on SECTION A40 minutes on SECTION B30 minutes on SECTION C Number each response correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Give each response a suitable title/heading, as indicated by the question. NOTE: The title/heading must NOT be considered when doing a word count. Write neatly and legibly.Please turn overEnglish First Additional Language P3 Western Cape Education Department September 2011SECTION A: ESSAYQUESTION 1Write an essay of 250 – 300 words (1 - 1? pages) on ONE of the following topics. Write the number and title of your essay correctly. Supply your own title if one has not been given.You are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.1.1Study the following social networking images carefully:Write an essay in which you discuss how Facebook changed your life.OR1.2Write an essay in which ends with the following words: “. . . just accept what you can not change.”OR1.3You have more digital friends than real friend: friends on mxit, facebook and chatroom platforms. Write an essay in which you discuss the difference between real friends and digital friends.OR1.4Being in matric in South Africa.OR1.5The matric farewell needs planning.Write an essay in which you describe how planning can result in a successful matric farewell.OR1.6You found the following bbm message on your Blackberry:485775493395MurrayI hate what you have done to me and I never ever want to see you or your crowd AGAIN!!!MurrayI hate what you have done to me and I never ever want to see you or your crowd AGAIN!!!Write an essay in which you tell the story which led to the above words being sent to you.OR:1.7Life Orientation – Compulsary with no exam.Write an essay entitled: “Life Orientation: the lessons I have learned.”OR1.8Choose ONE of the pictures below and write an essay on a topic that comesto mind. Write the question number (1.8.1 OR 1.8.2) and give your essay asuitable title.NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture youhave chosen.1.8.1OR1.8.2TOTAL SECTION A: 50SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXTQUESTION 2Respond to ONE of the following topics.The body of your response should be 120 – 150 words (12 - 15 lines).Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen to write.Pay careful attention to language, register and audience.You are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.2.1MAGAZINE ARTICLE:You have been asked to write an article a new teenage magazine, CellApp, which is aimed at techno-savvy teenagers.You have tested been testing a new cell phone:In the article, you must:name the productlist advantages of this product for teenagersprice of the productconvince these readers why they cannot do without this productOR2.2MINUTES OF A MEETING:You have received the following Agenda. As the secretary of your School Student Council, you have been requested to complete the Minutes of the Meeting for the next meeting. AGENDA 1. Welcome and apologies 2. Minutes of the last meeting 3. Matters arising from the last minutes: 3.1 Progress of planning for Inter Schools 3.2 Sponsorship: new tie for Student Council 3.3 Achievements: The Headboy wins debating competition 4. Treasurer: Report on finances 5. Report back: Pajama day 6. General 7. Meeting closes 8. Date for next meeting9. Signed: …………………………. ………………………… Chairman SecretaryOR2.3LETTER TO THE EDITOR:In South Africa, the age limit for buying and using alcohol is 18. Should the age limit be lowered to 16? Write to the editor of the Cape Times expressing your views on this matter.OR2.4BROCHURE:A new Teen Centre will be opening in your town soon. This Teen Centre is aimed at attracting young people between the ages of 14 – 23. Write the brochure in which you . . .Tell readers the name of the Teen CentreGive information on where you would find the Teen CentreSay what the Teen Centre has to offerPersuade visitors to visit this new CentreOR2.5LETTER OF THANKS:Your school had a matric motivational camp during the June holidays. Write a letter to the organizer of this camp, thanking him / her for the life lessons learnt and how this has benefitted and inspired you.TOTAL SECTION B: 30SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT: TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONALQUESTION 3Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text.The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words (approximately 8 – 10 lines).Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen.3.1FLYER:An Adventure camp will be held during the June holidays for Grade 12’s. Design a flyer for this event..OR3.2DIARY ENTRIES:You are emotionally deeply troubled:Write two diary entries in which you describe:Why you are troubledWhat made you feel betterORPlease turn overEnglish First Additional Language P3 Western Cape Education Department September 20113.3POSTCARD:You are on holiday in Mosambique. The best way to get a message home is with a postcard.:Write a postcard to your family or friends telling them about the lovely time your are having. (Tear off the postcard on the next page and complete all the required information. Return this page with your examination script.)TOTAL SECTION C: 20TOTAL: 100Please turn over-259080-7937500464185-273050001079500-273050001555750-273050003129915-273050002115185-273050002647950-273050003560445-273050003985260-273050004449445-27305000-40005-273050004912995-273050005404485-273050005800725-27305000English First Additional Language P3 Western Cape Education Department September 2011-25908020701000296164013335002252345133350090106513970002317751397000156908513970004566285226695POSTAGEPAID00POSTAGEPAID ................
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