NSC exam, English FAL P1, November 2013
Assignment Type: Revision Paper
Total Marks: Unmarked
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION - This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A:Comprehension (30)
SECTION B: Summary (10)
SECTION C: Language (40)
Answer ALL the questions.Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION - Use the following time frames as a guideline:
SECTION A: 50 minutes
SECTION B:25 minutes
SECTION C:45 minutes
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
Question 1 - Read TEXT A and answer the set questions.
Marks: 25
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Question 1:

Explain what inspired Harrison to raise money for disabled South Africans.    

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Question 2:

What does Harrison mean by 'The book really moved me' in line 7?    

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Question 3:

In the novel, why do Naledi and Tiro walk to Johannesburg?    

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Question 4:

Refer to paragraph 4.


Explain how Harrison's world is different from Naledi's world. 


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Question 5:

Explain how Harrison managed to raise the amount of R656 000.    

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Question 6:

Refer to line 18.


Explain why Harrison does not want to name the celebrities from whom he collected money. 


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Question 7:

Refer to paragraph 5.    


How did the Rotary Wheelchair Foundation and the American Wheelchair Mission help Harrison? 

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Question 8:

Refer to paragraph 5.    


What does this paragraph tell us about Harrison's special skills? Name TWO points. 

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Question 9:

Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.    


If something is bought 'in bulk' (line 26), it is bought ...    

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Question 10:

Quote a SINGLE word from paragraph 6 to show that the people who received the wheelchairs were emotionally affected by the experience. 

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Question 11:

In which TWO ways did the presentation of the wheelchairs change Harrison's outlook on life? 

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Question 12:

Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. Give a reason for your answer.


Philip Todres believes that mobility is the best gift one can give. 


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Question 13:

Refer to the title of the passage.


Explain the figurative meaning of the title. 


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Question 14:

Does this passage influence your view about helping people who are less fortunate than yourself? Give a reason for your answer. 

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Question 2 - Read TEXT B and answer the set questions.
Marks: 5
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Question 1:

Find a reason in the text for the high rate of illiteracy in sub-Saharan Africa.    

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Question 2:

How does the picture of the boy support the message in the text?    

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Question 3:

Refer to the quotation, 'Today a reader, tomorrow a leader'. Do you agree that reading can make a person a leader? Discuss your view. 

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SECTION B:SUMMARY
Marks: 10
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Question 1:




You are the leader of a study group. Examination time is here and you want to give each of the members a good-luck card with hints to eliminate stress during this time.


Read the passage (TEXT C) and write a list of SEVEN points for inclusion on your card.


 





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SECTION C: LANGUAGE
Question 1 - ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT.Study the following advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the set questions
Marks: 10
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Question 1:

Identify the slogan in the advertisement.    

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Question 2:

Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.  


 In 'Life's sweeter with Huletts ...' the underlined word means ...

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Question 3:

Why has the advertiser included the words, 'it doesn't get better than this'?    

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Question 4:

Give ONE reason why Huletts claims it is South Africa's No. 1 sugar brand.    

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Question 5:

What is the purpose of including the website address: www.hulettssugar.co.za? 

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Question 6:

How do the two pictures at the top of the advertisement support the message of the advertisement? 

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Question 7:

Explain what is meant by 'a little goes a long way'.    

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Question 8:

Do you think a warning about the dangers of eating products rich in sugar should have been included in the advertisement? Give a reason for your answer.  

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Question 2:ANALYSING A CARTOON - Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. NOTE: In this cartoon, the boy is Jeremy and the woman is his mother.
Marks: 10
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Question 1:

Refer to frame 1.    


State TWO ways in which the cartoonist shows that the mother is angry. 

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Question 2:

Refer to frame 1.    


Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.    


 


Jeremy's tone of voice is ...    

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Question 3:

Why are both characters silent in frame 3?    

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Question 4:

Refer to frame 4.    


How does Jeremy's body language convey his thoughts?    

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Question 5:

Refer to frame 4.    


Why does Jeremy think he is stupid?    

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Question 6:

Do you think it is right for Jeremy to keep secrets from his mother?


Discuss your view. 

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SECTION D:LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS
Question 1 - Read the following passage (TEXT F), which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.
Marks: 14
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Question 1:

Rewrite the following sentence in the past tense:
The idea of a universal bond of sharing connects all humanity. 

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Question 2:

Correct the SINGLE error in the following sentence


Imagine, for a minute, a world were everyone is just a little kinder.  

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Question 3:

Correct the SINGLE error in the following sentence    


When you are trying to merge into traffic, someone let's you in. 

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Question 4:

Correct the SINGLE error in the following sentence    


You get back to your car and find someone have put money in the parking meter. 

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Question 5:

Correct the SINGLE error in the following sentence  


Kindness has another simalarity with happiness.    

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Question 6:

Rewrite the following idiomatic expression in its original form:    


Survival of the nicest    

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Question 7:

Complete the following sentence in the singular form starting with the given words:


Studies have found that helpful people are less likely to fall ill.


A study has found that a helpful ...  


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Question 8:

Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:


Professor Stephen Post wrote, "A strong correlation exists between happiness and health."  


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Question 9:



Combine the following sentences into a single sentence using the words 'Not only':


Kindness is a matter of choice.


Kindness is an attitude. 




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Question 10:

Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form:


Kindness makes a difference in your life.

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Question 11:

Identify a noun in the following sentence:
Kindness can make a difference. 

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Question 2 - Study the following text (TEXT G), and answer the set questions.
Marks: 6
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Question 1:

Change the following sentence into a tag question:


We can find partnerships in unlikely places. 

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Question 2:

Write down an antonym for the underlined word in the following sentence:


We can increase this recovery rate. 


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Question 3:




Choose the correct answer from the brackets:


Since 1993, we have collected no (less/least) than 950 000 tons of cans. 





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Question 4:

Give the correct form of the word in brackets: The (conserve) of the environment is important. 

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Question 5:



Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice starting with the given words:


We can keep our country beautiful.


Start with: Our country ...  




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Question 6:

Recycle cans today. Sustain tomorrow.    


Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.  


 This is an example of ... language.    

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