Life Orientation Controlled Test June 2024

AMAJUBA CLUSTER
LIFE ORIENTATION
JUNE CONTROLLED TEST

GRADE 11
MARKS:100
DURATION: 2h30

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections (A, B and C) and has 8 pages.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A and B.
3. Choose any TWO questions in section C.
4. Start each section on a new page.
5. Use the numbering system used in this question paper.
6. Write neatly and legibly.

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Question 1
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and
write only the letter (A-D) next to the question number (1.1.1to 1.1.5) in the answer book, e.g. ,1.1.6-
D

1.1.1 Which of the following is an example of an environmental issue?

A. Depletion of the natural resources
B. Construction of RDP housing
C. Teenage pregnancy
D. Substance abuse

1.1.2 The rule of law means that the country will be governed by:
A. The rulers and leaders of the country
B. Prosecutors and judges of the country
C. Decisions made by local councils
D. The Constitution and the laws of the country

1.1.3 ……………………. Is sport related career

A. Physicist
B. Astronomer
C. Physiotherapist
D. Mechanic

1.1.4 A scholarship is……………….

A. Obtainable if your marks are the lower in the class
B. Money that you use to buy a car
C. Money awarded to you by an organisation because you did well at school in your studies
D. Money that you borrow and need to pay back

1.1.5 The ability of the body’s joints and muscles to perform a full range of movement without
being damaged.
A. Running
B. Flexibility
C. Physical fitness
D. Muscle tone
(1x5=5)
1.2 Give one word or term for each of the following description. Write only the word or term next
to the question number (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1 Continuous process through the year which is intended to test and evaluate your knowledge in
each subject.
1.2.2 Delaying or putting off what you should be doing
1.2.3 It is awarded to student who excels in the particular field and wish to pursue a career in that
area.
1.2.4 It is the way that a country is controlled or managed by the people who run it.
1.2.5 Sexual intercourse between people who are closely related.

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(1x5=5)
1.3 Answer the following questions by writing the answer next to the question numbers
(1.3.1 to 1.3.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. Write your answers in full sentences.

1.3.1 Provide three safety measures by which you should consider to ensure that you stay safe when
playing games. (1x3) (3)
1.3.2 Discuss how goal setting skills could assist high school learners to achieve the required marks in
an assessment. (1x2) (2)

1.3.3 Mention the qualification a grade 12 learner can achieve,and the endorsements that come with it
(2 x2) (4)
1.3.4 Why is it good to avoid performance drugs. (1x1) (1)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 20 MARKS

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SECTION B
Question 2
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. Answers must be written in full
sentences.

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAW)

Violence against women and girls is a serious problem in the country and in the world. At least one
out of every three women around the world has been beaten, forced to sex, or otherwise abused in her
lifetime. The abuser is usually someone known to the victim. The situation is worsened by unequal
power relations that subject women to abusive tendencies by men. Some men do not seem to realise
that they are actually abusing women because of socialisation and cultural biases.
Adapted from Unites Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) (2019)

2.1 What is gender imbalance? (1x1) (1)

2.2 State three negative effects that gender imbalance may have in the work place. (1x3) (3)
2.3 Explain why female may be more vulnerable to sexual transmitted infection (STI) as result of
gender imbalances. (2x2) (4)
2.4 Discuss two possible reasons why men do not normally report abuse inflicted upon them.
(2x2) (4)
2.5 Assess how sexual bullying on social media platforms could be regarded as a form of gender
based violence (2x2) (4)
2.6 Suggest two intervention strategies that the government could introduce to prevent the ongoing
challenges of gender imbalances in society. Motivate each strategy. (2x2) (4)
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Question 3
Read the following extract and answer the questions the follow.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION-NOT ONLY DEGRADATION OF NATURE

One of the biggest challenges facing humanity is environmental degradation – the destruction of the
world around us. Not only our physical environments are being destroyed by various industrial and
farming practices, but it goes hand in hand with social degradation. Environmental degradation
increases the vulnerability of societies and contributes to the shortage of resources. Illnesses from a
pollution cause financial loss due to the needs for medicines and special food and the loss of
manpower.
Adapted from Vivlia (2018:175)

3.1 What is pollution and provide two types of pollution. (2+2) (4)
3.2 Discuss the causes of the three main types of pollution. (3x2) (6)
3.3 Dumping is increasingly becoming a serious problem in South Africa:
Critically evaluate at least TWO factors that lead to this problem. (3x2) (6)
3.4 Suggest FOUR strategies that Local municipalities could consider to control dumping in
community areas. (4x1) (4)
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SECTION C
Choose any TWO questions in this section
Question 4
TOPICS: SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY and CAREERS and
CAREER CHOICES
DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Read the source below and answer the questions that follow.

We have now declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management
Act.

This will enable us to have an integrated and coordinated disaster management mechanism that
will focus on preventing and reducing the outbreak of this virus.

We will also be able to set up emergency, rapid and effective response systems to mitigate the
severity of its impact.

Following an intensive analysis of the progression of the disease worldwide and in South Africa.
Cabinet has decided on the following measures.

Firstly, to limit contact between persons who may be infected and South African citizens.

We are imposing a travel ban on foreign nationals from high-risk countries such as Italy, Iran,
South Korea, Spain, Germany, the United State, the United Kingdom and China as from 18 March
2020.

Fake news will not be tolerated and anyone found guilty of spreading fake news shall have to face
consequences. Misleading public using social media is a criminal offence.

Adapted from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Speech on 15March 2020

Questions should be answered in full sentences and presented in a paragraph form.

 Give three symptoms of covid-19 and explain why covid-19 is regarded as a

pandemic. (3+3) (6)
 Illustrate four strategies that have been implemented by national government to
flatten the curve of rapid spread of covid-19 (4×2) (8)
 Fully justify the limitations to freedom of expression by the South African government
around fake news on covid-19. (2×3) (6)
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Question 5
Read the following extract before answering the questions.

Sustainable development
What is sustainable development? What can government do to promote sustainable
it is development that meets the needs of development?
today, without undermining the needs of There is strong support for sustainable development in
tomorrow. In terms of resources, this South Africa. The Bill of Rights in our constitution
means using only as much as can be stresses its importance. It states that ‘everyone has the
replaced – for example by not overusing or right to have the environment protected for the benefit
destroying resources without replanting of present and future generations, through measures
more resources. The underlying social that secure sustainable development and use of natural
aims of sustainable development are to resources while promoting justifiable economic and
conquer poverty, create full employment social development’.
and promote a stable, safe and just society.

 List three aims of sustainable development according to the extract and give examples how to
overcome the impact of hazard. (3+3) (6)
 Distinguish in your own words “which meets the needs of today, without undermining
the needs of tomorrow” and how can you contribute to the sustainable development in South
Africa. (4×2) (8)
 The following challenges to sustainable development in South Africa.
Recommend how to solve these challenges.
Reducing unemployment.
Reducing poverty. (2×3) (6)
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Question 6
Read the text below and answer the following questions.

CAREER EXPECTANCY VS REALITY

Tinashe is an 18-year-old Grade 12 learner. His family wants him to go to university and become a
language teacher for English and isiXhosa even though he does not do well in languages.

However, his career goal is to become a plumber.

He wants to apply to the University of the Western Cape (UWC) to qualify as a plumber.

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6.1. Explain what is meant by one’s career expectancy and state TWO aspects to consider in choosing
a suitable career path. (1+2) (3)
6.2. Justify your approval or disapproval of Tinashe’s choice of institution in relation to the career he
wants to follow. (1×2) (2)
6.3. Give THREE advantages of following a career in a skilled trade. (3×2) (6)
6.4. Advise Tinashe’s parents on the importance of choosing a career in relation to one’s abilities and
interests. (1×3) (3)
6.5. Suggest THREE skills that Tinashe may need to be successful in the trade he wants to
follow. (3×2) (6)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 100