Life orientation PLC/June 2024

SCHOOL NAME

LIFE ORIENTATION

JUNE CONTROLLED TEST

GRADE 10

EXAMINER: MARKS: 100

MODERATOR: TIME: 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO LEARNERS

1. Read all instructions carefully before answering the questions.

2. This paper consists of Three Sections namely:
o Section A (20 marks)
o Section B (40 marks)
o Section C (40 marks)
3. Section A and B are COMPULSORY.
4. Answer any TWO questions in Section C.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
6. Number your answers correctly.
7. Use the allocated time effectively.

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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
Answer ALL of the questions in this section.
QUESTION 1

1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
most correct answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question numbers in the
ANSWER BOOK for example 1.1.6 C.

1.1.1 One person has the power to either give or deny something to the other person.

A. Gender

B. Unequal power relationship

C. Femininity

D. Power relations

1.1.2 An amount of money that a student is given to help pay for college or university study
that do not have to be paid back.

A. Learnership

B. Scholarship

C. Bursary

D. Salary

1.1.3 The biological qualities that differentiate women and men from each other:

A. Sexuality

B. Bisexuality

C. Sex

D. Gender

1.1.4 An example of an international protection agency is :

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A. SAHRC

B. CODESA

C. UNICEF

D. SARS

1.1.5 Prejudice against refugees and foreign nationals, hatred and fear of foreigners and
strangers.

A. Xenophobia

B. Bias

C. Stigmatization
D. Gender Stereotyping
(5x1) (5)
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1.2 Give one word/term for the following descriptions. Write only the word/term
next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1 Ability of your heart and lungs to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to
the cells of your body to meet the demands of physical activity. (1x1) (1)

1.2.2 The policy on curriculum and assessment at school, it explains what

knowledge, skills, and values you should learn. (1x1) (1)

1.2.3 A form of dishonesty or criminal offence which is undertaken by a

person or an organization which is entrusted in a position of authority. (1x1) (1)

1. 3 Answer the following questions by writing the answer next to the question number
(1.3.1 to 1.3.3)

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1.3.1 State TWO study methods that helps to improve your results. (2 x 1) (2)

1.3.2 Explain the term Diversity (1 x 2) (2)

1.3.3 Discuss ONE change experienced during adolescence to adulthood. (1 x 2) (2)

1.4 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answer

in full sentence.

Substance abuse: one of the behaviours that can lead to sexual intercourse and
unwanted pregnancy.

1.4.1 Explain what personal potential means and how it helps avoid dangerous situations.
(1 x 2) (2)

1.4.2 Discuss ONE behaviour that leads to sexual intercourse and teenage pregnancy.
(1 x 2) (2)

1.4.3 Indicate ONE value that is useful and will protect you from risky behaviour.
(1 x 2) (2)

TOTAL SECTION A: 20

SECTION B
QUESTION 2: DEVELOPMENT OF SELF IN SOCIETY

ANALYZE THE CARTOON BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

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2.1. Identify TWO factors that may influence self-esteem and self-awareness. (2x1) (2)

2.2. Discuss THREE destructive behaviours and habits that a person with a low self-esteem will
engage. (3x2) (6)

2.3. Explain why it is important to have strategies to enhance your self-esteem. (2x2) (4)

2.4. Elaborate on uniqueness in relation to individual identity and personal preferences.

(2X2)
(4)

2.5. Discuss TWO advantages of having diverse races, religions, languages, cultures in South
African society. (2X2) (4)

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QUESTION 3 Career and Career Choices

Answer ALL the questions in this section. Write your answers in full sentences.
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Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
Source: [Accessed from: https://www.nytimes.com on 01 March 2021]

Helping Teenagers Find Their Dreams

Some parents are apt to put pressure on their children about choosing a first career, thinking that it
will determine the course of their children’s lives. Yet adults often reinvent themselves more than
once, moving among professions. So, whatever career teenagers choose initially, it won’t necessarily
decide their entire career path.
“I see many teens who decide on the first career track that someone recommends just to avoid be-
ing directionless, only to find themselves miserable a few years later,” said Tamar E. Chansky, a
child-and-adolescent psychologist in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., and author of “Freeing Your Child from
Anxiety.”
Ms Chansky says it’s best for teenagers to have conversations with their parents about their
strengths and interests, rather than a specific career, and use that as a basis for their choice. “If the
parent is putting out all of the ideas, teenagers will end up with their parent’s dream, not their
own,” she said.

3.1 Define the term ‘interests’ and provide TWO reasons why learners
need to take their interests into account when choosing their career path. (1+2)
(3)
(3X1) (3)
3.2 Name THREE of the six career personality types.

3.3 Explain TWO possible ways that parents could decrease their teenager’s
potential anxiety around career choices. (2X2) (4)

3.4 Discuss TWO self-knowledge factors that should be considered when

choosing your career. (2X2) (4)

3.5 Suggest THREE ways that learners who are not given the right to educa-
tion are hindered from choosing the careers that they would like to
study towards. (3X2) (6)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 40

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SECTION C

ANSWER ONLY TWO OF THE THREE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

QUESTION 4: DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

REFER TO THE BELOW EXTRACT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

 Define the term “Human rights violation” and provide TWO organizations that protects the
citizens of South Africa from injustices such as violence or exploitation. (2+2) (4)

 Discuss TWO possible causes for human rights violations. (2x2) (4)

 Fair discrimination is based on Affirmative action as a way to make up for the inequalities of
the past caused by apartheid. Discuss THREE types of violations that can be categorized as
unfair discrimination. (3x2)
(6)

 Critically evaluate TWO ways in which communities can voice their concerns to government in
a safe and responsible way, that ensures their grievances are heard. (2x3) (6)

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QUESTION 5: CAREERS AND CAREER CHOICES
READ THE TEXT BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

Study Strategies are approaches applied to learning which tackle the process of organizing and
taking in new information, retaining information, or dealing with assessments. Study skills are
techniques that can be learned, usually in a short time, and applied to all or most fields of study.
Adopting different learning methods that enhance your study sessions is the key to uncovering
techniques to make learning a rewarding daily habit because sometimes, it may feel like traditional
learning methods don’t quite fit your individual learning style.

(www.htttp//passporttosuccess.org/introduction)Accessed:30/04/24)

 Define the term study method and provide ONE example of a study method. (2+1) (3)

 Getting organized to study, is an important first step to effective preparation for

exams in conjunction with finding time to study. Differentiate between:
Physical Organization and Mental Organization. (2x2) (4)

 Exercise and relaxation are an important aspect to your development.

Elaborate how physical activity boosts a person's ability to study, retain and recall information
which can assist in passing exams. (2x2) (4)

 Critically discuss how problem solving can help to avoid ‘Procrastination’. (3x3) (9)

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QUESTION 6: SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
ANALYSE THE ARTICLE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

 Explain TWO environmental or social factors that can negatively impact the availability of food
in a country and lead to food shortages. (2x2) (4)

 Discuss TWO effects that food insecurity would have on people’s health. (2x2) (4)

 Suggest TWO sustainable food production systems that can be implemented by households to
mitigate food scarcity. (2x3) (6)

 Outline TWO government initiatives used as a strategy to counter hunger and meet the basic
needs of disadvantaged households in South Africa. (2x3) (6)

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SECTION C TOTAL: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 100