NSC exam, English (FAL) P3, November 2013,
Assignment Type: Revision Paper
Total Marks: Unmarked
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION - 1. 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.
Instructions - You are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on SECTION A, 40 minutes on SECTION B and 30 minutes on SECTION C. NOTE: The title/heading must NOT be included when doing a word count. Write neatly and legibly. Use this rubric for the following questions in Section A.
Marks: 300
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Question 1:

Those were the days!

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Question 2:

I finally found the courage to make that decision.
 
NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in
your essay.

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Question 3:

South Africa is truly an amazing country.

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Question 4:

Moments before the final Grade 12 examination results are released

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Question 5:

Your present circumstances will determine your future. Do you agree?

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Question 6:

Do South African children have suitable role models? Discuss your views.

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1.7 - Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.7.1 OR 1.7.2) and give your essay a suitable title. There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen.
Marks: 100
Question 1:

Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes  to mind.

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Question 2:

Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes
to mind.

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2. SECTION B: - LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT. QUESTION 2. • Choose 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).
Instructions: - Write down the number and the title/heading of the text you have chosen to write, for example 2.1 FORMAL LETTER. • Pay particular attention to the following: – Format – Language – Register – Audience • You are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. Use this rubric for the following questions in Section B.
Marks: 120
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Question 1:

FORMAL LETTER
 
The manager of a local business has sponsored your first year of studies at
a tertiary institution.
 
Write a letter of gratitude to him/her, making reference to your field and place
of study.

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Question 2:

INTERVIEW
 
You recently completed a course in marketing and have been shortlisted for
a job interview.
 
Write out the interview that takes place between you and the marketing
manager of the company where you applied.
 
NOTE: Use the dialogue format.

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Question 3:

FORMAL REPORT
 
You are a member of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) at your
school. The RCL attended a leadership course at a nature reserve.
Your principal has asked for a report on the highlights of the trip.
 
Write out the formal report that you will submit to the principal.

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Question 4:

MAGAZINE ARTICLE
 
Like most teenagers, you are interested in the latest fashion trends.
The editor of a teen magazine has asked you to write an article on the fashion
trends of 2013.
 
Write out your article.

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3. SECTION C: - SHORTER TEXT – TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL QUESTION 3 • 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).
Instructions - Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT. • You are advised to spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. Use this rubric for the following questions in Section C.
Marks: 60
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Question 1:

ADVERTISEMENT
 
Write the text of an advertisement which can be used with the picture below.
The advertisement should promote any ONE product, company, service
or event.
 
You should include all relevant information in your advertisement.

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Question 2:

DIARY ENTRIES
 
Your family will soon be celebrating an important cultural occasion.
 
Write out TWO diary entries, describing your thoughts and feelings before
and after the event.

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Question 3:

INSTRUCTIONS
 
You are the manager of a shop. You are going on holiday for one week.
 
Write out a set of instructions for the person who is going to be in charge in
your absence, explaining his/her duties.

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