WOLMARANSSTAD HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

GRADE: 8
PAPER 2: COMPREHENSION AND LANGUAGE
DATE: 8 NOVEMBER 2019
TIME: 2 HOURS
MARKS: 60 > 40
EXAMINER: N. ROUX
MODERATOR: S. JACOBS

This paper consists of FIVE SECTIONS and 10 pages.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Section A: Comprehension (15 marks)
Section B: Visual Literacy (10 marks)
Section C: Summary (10 marks)
Section D: Language (15 marks)
Section E: Seen poem (10 marks)

 Read all the questions carefully.

 Answer all the questions as numbered.

 Start each section on a NEW page.

 Rule off (draw a line) after each section.

 Number each answer exactly as the question is numbered.

 Write NEATLY and LEGIBLY, and pay special attention to SPELLING and
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION.
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 SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
Read the following extract and then answer the questions that follow:

EXCERPTS FROM A CAT’S DIARY

Monday, Day 752

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine
lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that
keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining
the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

Wednesday, Day 761

Today my attempts to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they
were walking almost succeeded; must try this at the top of the stairs. In an
attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again introduced
myself to vomit on their favourite chair; must try this on their bed.

Sunday, Day 765

Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in an attempt to make
them aware of what I am capable of, and to try and strike fear into their hearts.
They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was…Hmmm.
Not working according to plan.

Wednesday, Day 768

I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason, I was chosen for
the water torture. This time, however, it included a burning foamy chemical
called “shampoo”. What sick minds could invent such a liquid? My only consolation
is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

Saturday, Day 771

There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary
throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odour
of the glass tubes they call “beer…” More importantly, I overheard that my
confinement was due to my power of “allergies”. Must learn what this is and how
to use it to my advantage.

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Tuesday, Day 774
I am convinced the other captives are snitches. The dog is routinely released and
seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other
hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he
reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety
is assured, but I can wait, it is only a matter of time…

Question 1:
1.1 Who are the cat’s “captors”? (1)
1.2 How do we know that the cat has been held in “captivity” for a long
time? (1)
1.3 How does the cat try to kill his captors on Day 761? Use your
OWN WORDS. (2)
1.4 Why did the cat’s plan to shock his captors by showing them a
“headless body” not work? (2)
1.5.1 What was the “water torture” the cat describes on Day 768? (1)
1.5.2 How does the cat get back at his captors during this “torture”? (1)
1.6 In your OWN WORDS, say what the cat thinks of the dog and the
bird as described in Day 774. (4)
1.7 Give the correct word for the “metal room” that the cat refers to on
Day 774. (1)
1.8 Did you find the passage funny? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: [15]

SECTION B: VISUAL LITERACY

Study the cartoon and advertisement below and then answer the questions that
follow:

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Question 2: (Cartoon)

2.1 How does Garfield feel in Frame 2? Substantiate your answer by

explaining his facial expression. (2)

2.2 Considering Garfield’s words in Frame 4 (“Now I know I walked into this
room for a reason…”), what does the cloud above his head in Frame 3
mean? Choose the correct answer. Write down ONLY the number and
the correct letter.
A Garfield is not thinking about anything.
B Garfield forgot why he was in that specific room.
C Garfield is dim-witted. (1)

2.3 Garfield obviously knew that he was going to have this problem.
How do we know this? (1)
2.4 What emotion is Garfield probably experiencing in Frame 6?

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 Give ONE visual clue (facial expression OR body language) to support
your answer. (2)
[6]

Question 3: (Advertisement)

3.1 What product is being advertised? (1)

3.2 Explain why the name of the advertised product is appropriate. (2)
3.3. What is the cat in the advertisement’s occupation? (1)
[4]
TOTAL SECTION B: [10]
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SECTION C: SUMMARY
Question 4:
Instructions:

 Summarise the article in 60-70 words in which you list SEVEN ways in which
we can keep our cats cool in the summer heat.

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  Write down only ONE FACT per sentence.
 Use your OWN WORDS.
 Remember that a summary must have a heading and a word count.
 Pay attention to SPELLING.

Keep your cat cool in the summer heat.

During the summer months, cats are just as at risk of dehydration as the rest
of us. This is a serious condition that could lead to serious illness or even death.
Here are some tips to keep your cat cool in the heat.

Although it is common sense, you should check your cat’s water bowl regularly
and fill it up whenever it is low.

If you have an outdoor cat and there are no natural shady spots in your garden,
create one by placing some cloth or cardboard over an area to keep the sun out.

Matted hair traps heat so give them a daily groom if possible. This is especially
important for long-haired cats.

A very active cat that is running around on a hot day will quickly become
exhausted and dehydrated. Encourage your cat to relax when outside
temperatures are high.

If temperatures really soar, then it is worth considering keeping your cat inside
during the hottest hours of the day.

It is less common for cats to travel in cars than dogs, but they are just as much
at risk. Never leave your cat in the car. If you have to, make sure that air is
circulated inside the car, by putting on the aircon, for example.

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Don’t forget cats are also at risk for sunburn, especially those with white ears
and noses. This can lead to painful blistering and sores, and long-term exposure
can lead to skin cancers. Buy pet sunscreen to apply to the hairless areas on the
end of the ears and nose.

We know you love your cat, so keep them cool during those hot summer days!

TOTALSECTION C: [10]
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SECTION D: LANGUAGE

Question 5: Identify the underlined parts of speech in the following sentence.

5.1 In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again
introduced myself to vomit on their favourite chair; must try this on their
bed. (2)

Question 6: Copy the following sentence. Use two different coloured pens to
underline the main and subordinate clause. Clearly indicate which
one is which.

6.1 They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. (1)

Question 7: Rewrite the following sentence into the negative.

7.1 I am convinced the other captives are snitches. (1)

Question 8: Rewrite the following sentence into the SIMPLE PAST TENSE.

8.1 I am convinced the other captives are snitches. (2)

Question 9: Rewrite the following sentences into the REPORTED SPEECH.

9.1 The journalist said, “Cats are just as at risk of dehydration as the rest
of us.” (1½)
9.2 She also said, “A very active cat that is running around on a hot day will
quickly become exhausted and dehydrated. (1½)

Question 10:Write down a EUPHEMISM for the underlined word in the

following sentence.

10.1 This is a serious condition that could lead to serious illness or even death. (1)

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Question 11:Use a PREFIX to change the following underlined words so
that they mean the opposite.

11.1 Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in an attempt
to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try and strike fear
into their hearts. (1)
11.2 Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. (1)

Question 12:Say whether the underlined word is an adverb of manner, time

or degree.

12.1 They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. (1)

Question 13:The homonym in each sentence is underlined. Use the same

word in another sentence to show that it has another meaning.

13.1 During the summer months, cats are just as at risk of dehydration as the
rest of us. (1)
13.2 Matted hair traps heat so give them a daily groom if possible. (1)

TOTAL SECTION D: [15]

SECTION E: SEEN POEM

Question 14:

Study the below SEEN poem and answer the questions that follow:

Timothy Winters
Charles Causley
Timothy Winters comes to school
With eyes as wide as a football-pool,
Ears like bombs and teeth like splinters:
A blitz of a boy is Timothy Winters.

His belly is white, his neck is dark,

And his hair is an exclamation-mark.
His clothes are enough to scare a crow
And through his britches the blue winds blow.

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 When teacher talks he won't hear a word
And he shoots down dead the arithmetic-bird,
He licks the pattern off his plate
And he's not even heard of the Welfare State.

Timothy Winters has bloody feet

And he lives in a house on Suez Street,
He sleeps in a sack on the kitchen floor
And they say there aren't boys like him anymore.

Old Man Winters likes his beer

And his missus ran off with a bombardier,
Grandma sits in the grate with a gin
And Timothy's dosed with an aspirin.

The social worker lies awake

But the law's as tricky as a ten-foot snake,
So Timothy Winters drinks his cup
And slowly goes on growing up.

At Morning Prayers the Master helves

for children less fortunate than ourselves,
And the loudest response in the room is when
Timothy Winters roars "Amen!"

So come one angel, come on ten

Timothy Winters says "Amen
Amen amen amen amen."
Timothy Winters, Lord.

Amen

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14.1 Refer to Stanza 1:
14.1.1 QUOTE one example of a simile. (1)

14.2 Refer to Stanza 2:

14.2.1 Briefly explain what is meant by “His belly is white, his neck is dark,” (1)
14.2.2 Choose the correct answer. Write down ONLY the number and letter:
“And his hair is an exclamation mark;” is an example of a …
A Simile
B Personification
C Alliteration
D Metaphor (1)

14.2.3 In your OWN words describe Timothy’s clothes by mentioning TWO

things. (2)

14.3 Refer to Stanza 4:

14.3.1 Why does Timothy have “bloody feet”? (1)
14.3.2 Write down the example of alliteration present in this stanza. (1)

14.4 Refer to Stanza 5:

14.4.1 What does “Old man Winters likes his beer,” mean? (1)

14.5 Refer to Stanza 7:

14.5.1 How do you know that Timothy does not realize how badly off he is? (1)

14.6 Refer to Stanza 8:

14.6.1 Explain why the poem ends with a prayer. (1)

TOTAL SECTION E: [10]

GRAND TOTAL: [60] > [40]

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 WOLMARANSSTAD HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

GRADE: 8
PAPER 2: COMPREHENSION AND LANGUAGE MEMORANDUM
DATE: 8 NOVEMBER 2019
TIME: 2 HOURS
MARKS: 60 > 40
EXAMINER: N. ROUX
MODERATOR: S. JACOBS

This memorandum consists of FIVE SECTIONS and 5 pages.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Section A: Comprehension (15 marks)
Section B: Visual Literacy (10 marks)
Section C: Summary (10 marks)
Section D: Language (15 marks)
Section E: Seen poem (10 marks)

 Read all the questions carefully.

 Answer all the questions as numbered.

 Start each section on a NEW page.

 Rule off (draw a line) after each section.

 Number each answer exactly as the question is numbered.

 Write NEATLY and LEGIBLY, and pay special attention to SPELLING and
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION.
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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
Question 1:
1.1 His owners.√ (1)
1.2 His last diary entry was on day 774,√ which is a long time for a cat. (1)
1.3 He tries to trip them√ by getting in the way of their feet.√ (2)
1.4 His owners want him to kill mice and rats√ so they are pleased rather than
shocked when they see a dead mouse or rat.√ (2)
1.5.1 A bath.√ (1)
1.5.2 He bites the thumb of the person trying to wash him.√ (1)
1.6 He thinks that the dog is stupid,√ because he does not try to escape the
humans.√
The bird talks,√ so he thinks that it is giving information about him to the
humans√ and cannot be trusted. (4)
1.7 Cage.√ (1)
1.8 OWN ANSWER.
(Yes, it is funny to imagine what a cat might be thinking. / Yes, it is funny,
because the writer’s choice of words makes it funny. / No, it is not funny,
because humans should not hold animals against their will. √√ (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: [15]

SECTION B: VISUAL LITERACY

Question 2:
2.1 Bored,√ his eyes are halfway closed and his mouth is in a straight line.√
(ANY ONE facial expression) (2)
2.2 B√ (1)
2.3 He was prepared and had the reason he was in that room written down
on paper.√ (1)
2.4 Self-satisfaction,√ his eyes are wide, he is smiling and he is holding up a
finger.√ (ANY ONE visual clue) (2)
[6]

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Question 3:
3.1 9 Lives cat food.√ (1)
3.2 It is a common myth that cats have 9 lives√ so by eating this food, they
will be healthy in all 9 of their lives.√ (2)
3.3. It is a doctor.√ (1)
[4]
TOTAL SECTION B: [10]

SECTION C: SUMMARY
Question 4:
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAT COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT.
1. Ensure that your cat has plenty of water.√
2. Make sure there is a shaded spot in your garden.√
3. Brush your cat daily.√
4. Keep your cat calm.√
5. Keep outdoors cats indoors.√
6. Take care of them in the car.√
7. Prevent sunburn by rubbing your cat with sunscreen.√

[45 words]

√√√ (For language)

SEE INSERTED MARKING GUIDELINES

TOTALSECTION C: [10]
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SECTION D: LANGUAGE

Question 5: Identify the underlined parts of speech in the following sentence.

5.1 vile – adjective.√

vomit – verb.√ (2)

Question 6: Copy the following sentence. Use two different coloured pens to
underline the main and subordinate clause. Clearly indicate which
one is which.

6.1 They dine lavishly on fresh meat, - MAIN CLAUSE√

while I am forced to eat dry cereal. – SUBORDINATE CLAUSE√ (1)

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Question 7: Rewrite the following sentence into the negative.

7.1 I am not convinced the other captives are snitches.√ OR

I am convinced the other captives are not snitches.√ (1)

Question 8: Rewrite the following sentence into the SIMPLE PAST TENSE.

8.1 I WAS√ convinced the other captives WERE√ snitches. (2)

Question 9: Rewrite the following sentences into the REPORTED SPEECH.

9.1 The journalist said THAT√ cats WERE√ just as at risk of dehydration as the
rest of THEM.√ (1½)
9.2 She also said THAT√ a very active cat that WAS√ running around on a hot
day WOULD√ quickly become exhausted and dehydrated. (1½)

Question 10:Write down a EUPHEMISM for the underlined word in the

following sentence.

10.1 death – passing away.√ (1)

Question 11:Use a PREFIX to change the following underlined words so

that they mean the opposite.

11.1 capable - incapable√ (1)

11.2 advantage - disadvantage√ (1)

Question 12:Say whether the underlined word is an adverb of manner, time

or degree.

12.1 lavishly – Adverb of manner.√ (1)

Question 13:The homonym in each sentence is underlined. Use the same

word in another sentence to show that it has another meaning.

13.1 I am tired, I want to rest.√ (1)

13.2 At a wedding, a bride marries a groom.√ (1)

TOTAL SECTION D: [15]

SECTION E: SEEN POEM

Question 14:

14.1.1 “With eyes as wide as a football-pool,”√ OR

“Ears like bombs”√ OR
“teeth like splinters:” √ (1)

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14.2.1 Timothy’s family is so poor that he cannot afford to bathe every night,
so the parts of his body covered by clothes are clean (white) and the
exposed parts of his body are dirty (dark).√ (1)
14.2.2 D Metaphor.√ (1)
14.2.3 His clothes are dirty√, torn√, old√ and too small for him.√ (ANY TWO) (2)

14.3.1 His family has no money for shoes so he has to walk barefoot on all
terrains.√ (1)
14.3.2 “He sleeps in a sack on the kitchen floor”√ (1)

14.4.1 Timothy’s father is an alcoholic.√ (1)

14.5.1 He prays the loudest for less fortunate children, just like himself.√ (1)

14.6.1 The poet is asking God to be with Timothy and all children like him:
For them to remain innocent and kind, to protect them and to help them rise
above their circumstances.√ (1)

TOTAL SECTION E: [10]

GRAND TOTAL: [60 > 40]

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