NSC exam, English (FAL) P3, Feb/March 2013
Assignment Type: Revision Paper
Total Marks: Unmarked
1. INSTRUCTIONS 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.
SECTION A: ESSAY - QUESTION 1 • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length (1 to 1½ pages) on ONE of the following topics. Use this rubric for the following questions in Section A.
Marks: 350
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Question 1:

An exciting event

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Question 2:

Write an essay that includes the following words:

At that moment I believed that I would survive …

NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in your
essay.

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Question 3:

Unforgettable moments in my life

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Question 4:

The challenges of life today

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Question 5:

The majority of South Africans do not appreciate nature. Do you agree?

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Question 6:

Advertising has both advantages and disadvantages. Discuss this statement

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Question 7:

Interesting places in the area where I live

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1.8 - Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.8.1 OR 1.8.2) and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen.
Marks: 100
Question 1:

Write the question number (1.8.1 OR 1.8.2) and give your essay a
suitable title.

NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you
have chosen.

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Question 2:

Write the question number (1.8.1 OR 1.8.2) and give your essay a 
suitable title. 

NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you 
have chosen.

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SECTION B: - LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2 • Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks. • The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length (about 12 to 15 lines). Use this rubric for the following questions in Section B.
Marks: 120
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Question 1:

FRIENDLY LETTER

Your friend is considering becoming a teacher and has asked for your
opinion.

Write a letter, advising your friend about the challenges and rewards of the
teaching profession.

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Question 2:

DIALOGUE

You have lost a valuable item and your parents/guardians have found out
about it. One of them questions you about it.

Write the dialogue that takes place between the two of you.

NOTE: Use the dialogue format.

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Question 3:

FORMAL SPEECH

You and a group of learners plan to start a vegetable garden at school to
create an interest in self-help schemes. The principal has given you
permission to address your fellow learners to promote this idea.

Write out the speech you will deliver.

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Question 4:

MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Teenagers are experiencing too much pressure from parents/guardians.

Write an article for publication in your school magazine in which you outline
the different types of pressure experienced by teenagers. Suggest ways to
cope with the situation.

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SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT - TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text. • The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length (about 8 to 10 lines). Use this rubric for the following questions in Section C.
Marks: 60
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Question 1:

ADVERTISEMENT

You recently celebrated your birthday and received two similar gifts
(e.g. cellphones, laptops or radios). You have decided to sell one of these
gifts by advertising in the local community newspaper.

Write out the advertisement.

NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings.

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Question 2:

INSTRUCTIONS

A friend has agreed to take care of your elderly relative while you are away for
a few days.

Write out a set of instructions you would leave for your friend to follow.

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Question 3:

DIARY ENTRIES

You are on holiday with your family.

Write out diary entries for TWO different days, capturing your experiences.

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