English First Additional Language/P1 1 June 2018 Common Test

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Education
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITONAL LANGUAGE P1

COMMON TEST

JUNE 2018

MARKS: 80

TIME: 2hours

This question paper consists of 13 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

SECTION A: Comprehension (30)

SECTION B: Summary (10)
SECTION C: Language (40)

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

4. Rule off after each section.

5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in

this question paper.

6. Leave a line after each answer.

7. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

8. Suggested time allocation:

SECTION A: 50 minutes
SECTION B: 20 minutes
SECTION C: 50 minutes

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.

TEXT A

DAZZLING US WITH SCIENCE

1. There is a particularly strong gender imbalance in South Africa’s Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career fields.

2. The Meta Economic Development Organisation released a report predicting that by

2020, 80% of all future jobs will require a STEM education. The report adds that
those in STEM careers earn almost double per hour on average than those in non- 5
STEM careers. However, worryingly, only 10% of young women show interest in
STEM worldwide and that the figure is even lower in Africa.

3. Two young women however, are making remarkable inroads in this scientific
sector. Dr Tshegofatso Moeletsi, the Regional Pathologist in charge of the
Johannesburg South and Vaal Region, managing over 170 staff, is the first African 10
clinical pathologist, specialising in all three pathological fields: microbiology,
haematology and chemical pathology. Moreover, she is the first African female
partner and the youngest one to be appointed at Lancet Laboratories.

4. A self-described nerd, she originally planned to become a doctor. However, in her

fourth year at medical school, she met a chemical pathologist and knew she had 15
found her calling. ‘I always knew I wanted to help people, but meeting Professor
Jaya George helped me find my speciality. I was fascinated, as pathology is all
about finding solutions. It requires a lot of hard work, dedication, research and
studying. The ‘nerdiest’ nerds are pathologists, she says.

5. Clinical pathology is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis of diseases 20

based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids, such as blood, urine and tissue
samples. Most people choose to specialise on one field, but Moeletsi was drawn to
all three of them.

6. ‘I started applying for posts in the field during my community service years, but this
is seen as a field for more experienced doctors. There is a perception that younger 25
people would not stay in the profession, as they will get bored unless they see
patients. Then a clinical pathologist’s position was offered to me and I grabbed it. I
studied further and sat some gruelling examinations to qualify.’

7. She describes pathologists as unsung heroes, working behind the scenes to help
identify exactly what is wrong with a patient. They analyse the samples sent to 30
them, pin point the problem and send a report to the doctor advising on the course
of treatment.

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8. ‘It is a great field of study, but it is male dominated. Even though there are more
females coming into it now, but there are not many black ones.’ She views this kind
of a career particularly suited to women as there is a lot of stability and flexibility 35
which allows them time to raise a family while they are working. They can also
work from home and do not need to be on call at a hospital all the time.

9. Pathology is an integral part of patient care, but very few doctors choose it as a
specialisation. Moeletsi has further ambitions of owning a laboratory. None of our
local laboratories are black-owned, so she is hoping to change that some day. 40

10. Another young woman who has been able to infiltrate another male dominated
career is Lebogang Metsileng. Lebogang has just found her niche as a digital
forensic technician. Metsileng loves working with computers, uncovering digital
secrets people are desperate to hide.

11. Digital forensics, a branch of forensic science, encompasses the recovery and 45
investigation of material found in digital devices in order to aid investigation.
Metsileng says her cousin introduced her to the fascinating world of computer
forensics.

12. She started working for a legal firm in Pretoria East doing forensic auditing. She
was part of a team that conducted searches and seizures together with the police. 50
‘I also referenced all the equipment we seized. You had to be specific and list
exactly where the device came from, right down to which table it was on. I loved it
and knew straight away this was something I wanted to pursue.

13. Both Moeletsi and Matsileng are passionate about their careers. There needs to
be more awareness on careers where women still seem to be few. A good way to
start would be with women only seminars.

Adapted from DESTINY, February, 2018

NOTE:

 Answer all questions.

 Use your own words as far as possible.
 For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word.
 For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the
letter (A - D) of the correct answer.

1.1 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:

The phrase ‘gender imbalance’ in line 1 means …

A. transgender people.
B. sexual orientation.
C. gender inequality.
D gender socialisation. (1)

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1.2 Explain why the writer has included the following statement:

However, worryingly, only 10% of young women show interest in STEM

worldwide and that the figure is even lower in Africa. (2)

1.3 Discuss the effectiveness of paragraph 3 in the context of the passage. (2)

1.4 Give ONE similarity and ONE difference between a medical doctor and
a clinical pathologist. (3)

1.5 Refer to the statement below:

Most people choose to specialise on one field, but Moeletsi was drawn to
all three of them.

List the THREE fields of specialisation that the writer is referring to. (3)

1.6 Give a reason why the following statement is FALSE.

Pathologists work independently of hospitals. (2)

1.7 Comment on the use of the word ‘grabbed’ in paragraph 6. (2)

1.8 Suggest a reason why the writer makes reference to Moeletsi and Meitsileng. (2)

1.9 What do you think could have been reasons for STEM career fields to be
male dominated? Give THREE reasons. (3)

1.10 In your view, will this article succeed in motivating learners to pursue STEM
career fields. (2)

1.11 Do you think the title ‘Dazzling us with science’ is appropriate for this passage? (2)

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Adapted from www.google.com

Refer to the illustration above (TEXT B).

1.12 Which TWO aspects have been equally prioritised in the 2016 budget? (2)

1.13 Suggest reasons why it would have been better if education was made the
highest priority. (2)

1.14 Discuss whether it was a good idea for South Africa to place transport and
infrastructure at the bottom of its priorities. (2)

TOTAL SECTION A: [30]

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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

You have just started working and you are thinking of buying property. Your insurance
company advised you to ensure that your house is safe and secured for the premiums
to be low. You want to share this information with your colleagues.

Read the passage (TEXT C) and list SEVEN points you would include in your speech
on how to ensure that your home is safe as possible.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. List SEVEN points in full sentences, using no more than 70 words.

2. The summary must be written in point form.

3. Number your sentences 1 to 7.

4. Write only ONE point per sentence.

5. Use your OWN words as far as possible.

6. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your
summary.

How to make sure that your home is safe as possible

Security is top of mind for every home owner. If you are looking to buy a property, consider
the area carefully. If it has a history of rampant crime know that your insurers will factor that to
your premium.

Once you have bought your house, you need to install burglar bars and security gates. These
are the standard requirements for insurers. All windows and doors should have burglar bars.
It is very important to know who lives on either side of you and across the road. Neighbours
are your nearest port of call in an emergency and have a vested interest in keeping the
environment safe and secure. Installing an alarm system which is linked to an sms service
significantly reduces your insurance costs.

It is advisable to have someone staying on your property if you are travelling. You may also
leave some lights on so that it might appear that someone is home. You must be part of a
social media group such as WhatsApp so that you can be immediately alerted of any incident
that might be taking place in your community. Do not overshare information because you may
not know everyone on social media group is real. Criminals may also visit community social
medial sites so as to get clues as to who is at home and who is not.

It can be of great help to have cameras on site. These are a strong deterrents for criminals
because it makes them easily identifiable.
[Source: Adapted from American Heart Association, 2015 (Online)]

TOTAL SECTION B: [10]

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions.

19 – 24 March 2018

[Source: www.google.com]

3.1 Name the week that was identified as the National Library Week in 2018. (1)

3.2 Explain the techniques that the advertiser uses to convey the message
of the text. (3)

3.3 Mention TWO ways in which a reader can access information about the
advertised service. (2)

3.4 How does the slogan at the bottom enhance the message of the advertisement? (2)

3.5 Do you think the advertised service can help increase the learners’ ability to
read? Substantiate your view. (2)
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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT E

FRAME 1 FRAME 2

FRAME 3 FRAME 4 FRAME 5

FRAME 6 FRAME 7

[Source: www.googleimages.com]

NOTE: In this cartoon, the man is Jughead and the woman, his wife, is Blondie.

4.1 Refer to frame 2.

State TWO visual clues which indicate that Jughead is in a jovial mood. (2)

4.2 Refer to frame 3.

What is Jughead looking for? (1)

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4.3 Refer to frame 4.

4.3.1 Give a reason for Jughead’s sudden mood change. (1)

4.3.2 What verbal clue indicates the change of the mood? (1)

4.4 Refer to frame 5.

State one technique that the cartoonist uses to show Jughead’s frustration. (1)

4.5 Refer to frame 7.

4.5.1 What evidence indicates that Jughead was able to find what he was
looking for? Explain. (2)

4.5.2 If you were Blondie, would you have reacted in the same manner when
you return home to find the house upside down? (2)
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QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and
answer the set questions.

TEXT F

CAR JAMMING IS A REAL THING

South Africa is known for being a hot spot for car jamming incidents where
criminals acquaint themselves with the latest car jamming devices to rob people
of their in vehicle belongings, or the entire vehicle, when they list expect it.
Although car jamming is not a new concept to South Africans, it continues to
grow in popularity among criminals. In fact, the 2017 Victims of Crime Survey
reveals that there were 42 703 incidents of motor vehicle thefts 129 880 cases
of items stolen from a vehicle from 1 April to 31 March 2017 alone. As
technology continuously advances, criminals are becoming even smart when it
comes to vehicle jamming. This type of crime have become even more popular
at shopping malls, school parking lots and even in driveways.
These statistics should propel consumers to be more aware on their
surroundings and ensure that their vehicles safely locked before leaving their
cars unattended.
Fortunately, with the latest technological solutions in vehicle recovery, there are
service providers who have been highly successful in addressing the many
techniques criminal use.

[Adapted from www.beam-e.com]

5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences.

Write down ONLY the question numbers and the words you have
corrected.

(a) Criminals acquaint themselves with the latest car jamming

devices to rob people of their in vehicle belongings, or the
entire vehicle, when they list expect it. (1)

(b) As technology continuously advances, criminals are becoming

even smart when it comes to vehicle jamming. (1)

(c) This type of crime have become even more popular at shopping
malls, school parking lots and even in driveways. (1)

(d) These statistics should propel consumers to be more aware on

their surroundings (1)

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5.1.2 Give the correct form of the word in brackets.

Car jamming enables (thief) of valuable belongings. (1)

5.1.3 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:

A period of hundred years is known as a …

A. century.
B. bicentenary.
C. decade
D. millennium. (1)

5.1.4 Study the following sentence and give a synonym for the word ‘entire’.

Criminals rob people of their belongings or the entire vehicle. (1)

5.1.5 Rewrite the following sentence as a question:

Car jamming continues to grow in popularity among criminals. (1)

5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the Passive Voice:

Criminals jam vehicles and gates. (1)

5.1.7 Study the following sentence:

Car jamming is not a new concept to South Africans.

Use a homophone for the word ‘new’ in a sentence of your own. (1)

5.1.8 Rewrite the following sentence in the Reported Speech.

“Car jamming is not a new concept to South Africans and it continues

to grow in popularity among criminals,” he said. (3)

5.1.9 Study the following sentence:

Crime survey reveals that there were 42 703 incidents of motor

vehicles thefts.

Re-write the underlined number in words. (1)

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5.2 Study the following text (TEXT G) and answer the set questions.

TEXT G

[Source: www.google.com]

5.2.1 Refer to the following phrase.

encouraging everyone to recycle…

What does the ellipsis (…) indicate? (1)

5.2.2 Study the following sentence:

So I’m going to go on.

Name the parts of speech of the underlined words. (2)

5.2.3 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form:

Environmentalists work on preserving the ozone layer. (1)

5.2.4 Provide the correct degree of comparison in the following sentence.

It is (encouraging) to work as an Environmentalist than being an

I.T specialist (1)

5.2.5 Change the following sentence into a tag question.

He preaches recycling, … …? (1)

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TOTAL SECTION C: [40]
GRAND TOTAL: [80]
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