NSC exam, English (HL) 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)
2. Answer ONE question from EACH section.
3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed.
Intructions. -
6. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:
• 80 minutes on SECTION A
• 40 minutes on SECTION B
• 30 minutes on SECTION C
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 - 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 this rubric below for the following questions in Section A.
Marks: 300
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Question 1:

Words make a difference.

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Question 2:

'I am a camera.'


(Christopher Isherwood)

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Question 3:

'An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.'
  (Oscar Wilde)
 
Do you agree with this point of view? Present your argument.

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Question 4:

Off the beaten track

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Question 5:

'Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive
out hate; only love can do that.'
(Martin Luther King)

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Question 6:

'You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.'
(Pablo Neruda)

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1.7 - The pictures reproduced on page 4 may evoke a reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination. Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write the question number (1.7.1 or 1.7.2) of your choice and give your essay a title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen.
Marks: 100
Question 1:

Select ONE picture and write an essay in response.

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Question 2:

Select ONE picture and write an essay in response.

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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
Marks: 120
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Question 1:

EDITORIAL
 
You have been appointed as the editor of a new magazine that is aimed
at teenagers.
 
Write the editorial that will be published in the first edition.

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Question 2:

FORMAL LETTER
 
You have recently experienced extreme dissatisfaction with a service. Write a
letter to the manager, providing details and requesting appropriate
compensation.

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Question 3:

DIALOGUE
 
An older member of your family is of the opinion that one should not be able
to obtain a driver's licence until the age of twenty-one.
 
Write in dialogue form the discussion of this issue that ensues between you
and your older relative.

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Question 4:

REVIEW
 
You have recently watched a highly controversial film/read a highly
controversial book. Write a review of this film/book for publication in a
magazine for teenagers.

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3. SECTION C: - 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
Marks: 50
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Question 1:

POSTER
 
A welfare organisation is looking for voluntary workers. Design the poster that
calls for volunteers. This poster will be displayed on school notice boards.
 
NOTE: Your response should be limited to written text only. NO MARKS
 WILL BE AWARDED FOR PICTURES, SKETCHES, etc.

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Question 2:

DIARY ENTRY
 
Your parent or guardian is facing retrenchment. This will have a significant
impact on you and your family.
 
Write a single diary entry in which you express your thoughts/concerns/
feelings

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3.3 POSTCARD - Imagine you have visited ONE of the three places represented by the images. Write a postcard, telling a friend or family member about your experiences. Indicate the number of your choice at the top of the page.
Marks: 60
Question 1:

Imagine you have visited the place representated by the image. Write a postcard, telling a friend or family member about your experiences.

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Question 2:

Imagine you have visited the place representated by the image. Write a postcard, telling a friend or family member about your experiences.

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Question 3:

Imagine you have visited the place representated by the image. Write a postcard, telling a friend or family member about your experiences.

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