NSC exam, English (HL) P3, Feb/March 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)
2. Answer ONE question from EACH section. 3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed.
Instructions. - 5. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:
• 80 minutes on SECTION A
• 40 minutes on SECTION B
• 30 minutes on SECTION C
Instructions -
6. Number each response as the topics are numbered in the question paper.
7. Give each response a suitable title/heading. NOTE: The title/heading must NOT be considered when doing a word count.
1. SECTION A: ESSAY - QUESTION 1 Write an essay of 400–450 words (2–2½ pages) on ONE of the following topics. Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of your essay. Use the this rubric below for the following questions in Section A.
Marks: 300
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Question 1:

'We penetrated deeper and deeper into the heart of darkness.'
 (Joseph Conrad)

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Question 2:

Technology makes us forget the real purpose of our lives.

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Question 3:

You can be a king or a street-sweeper, but everybody dances with the
Grim Reaper

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Question 4:

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our
children.


                  (A chief of the Squamish people)

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Question 5:

Freedom of speech has a dark side.

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Question 6:

Break the silence!

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1.7 Choose one of the following pictures. - The following pictures may evoke a reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination. Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write down the question number (1.7.1 or 1.7.2) of your choice and give your essay a title.
Marks: 100
Question 1:

Select ONE picture and write an essay in response.


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

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Question 2:

Select ONE picture and write an essay in response in this section.




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


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2. SECTION B: - LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2 • Respond to ONE of the following topics. • The body of your answer should be 180–200 words (20–25 lines) in length. • Pay careful attention to the following: - Audience, register, tone and style - Choice of words and language structure - Format Use the rubric below to answer the following questions.
Marks: 150
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Question 1:

LETTER OF APPLICATION
 
The following advertisement was published in The Star newspaper.



Write a letter of application in response to this advertisement.

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Question 2:

ARTICLE
 
A teen magazine is hosting a competition for the best role model in your
community.
 
Write an article in which you nominate an admirable person for the title, 'Best
Role Model – 2013'.

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Question 3:

DIALOGUE
 
You have purchased a meal from a takeaway outlet. You are unhappy with
the quality of the meal.
 
Write the dialogue that takes place between you and the manager.

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Question 4:

FORMAL REPORT
 
Recently your community was engaged in an environmental project. As
chairperson of the project initiative, write a formal report to the local
municipality.
 
Use relevant subheadings.

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Question 5:

FORMAL REPORT
 
Recently your community was engaged in an environmental project. As
chairperson of the project initiative, write a formal report to the local
municipality.
 
Use relevant subheadings.

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3. SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT: - TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL QUESTION 3 Respond to ONE of the following topics. The length of the answer should be about 100–120 words. Pay careful attention to the following: - Audience, register, tone and style Choice of words and language structure - Format Use the rubric below to answer the following questions.
Marks: 60
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Question 1:

DIARY ENTRY
 


You have been given a role in a film/TV series being shot locally.
 
Write a single diary entry soon after you receive the news.

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Question 2:

POSTER
 
Your school is presenting a production of a play/musical/show.
 
Design a poster to encourage the community to attend.
 
NOTE: Your response should be limited to written text only. NO MARKS
 WILL BE AWARDED FOR PICTURES, SKETCHES, etc.

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Question 3:

INSTRUCTIONS
 
While on holiday, you have been offered a part-time job. You require certain
documents and other items.
 
Write down a list of instructions to a family member back home, telling him/her
what you need in order to begin work. Mention where the various items can
be found.

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