English First Additional Language P3 / Western Cape Education Department / June 2013

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2 ½ hours

This examination paper consists of 11 pages.

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English First Additional Language P3 / Western Cape Education Department / June 2013

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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)
Answer ONE question from EACH section.
Write in the language in which you are being assessed
Start each section on a NEW page.
You must plan (e.g. a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE the answer.
All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line across all planning.
You are strongly advised to spend approximately:
  • 70 minutes on SECTION A
  • 30 minutes on SECTION B
  • 20 minutes on SECTION C

Number each response correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
Give each response a suitable title/heading, as indicated by the question.
NOTE: The title/heading must NOT be considered when doing a word count.
Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: ESSAY

QUESTION 1

Write an essay of 250 – 300words onONE of the following topics.

Write the number and title of your essay correctly. Supply your own title if one has not been given.

You are advised to spend approximately 70 minutes on this section.

1.1South Africans from different backgrounds are brought together by music. Write

an essay which is entitled: Music Unites.

OR

1.2Does beauty have importance and value in society today?

Write an essay in which you discuss outer and inner beauty in people. Express your views on how society values these two aspects of beauty.

Entitle the essay: Beauty Matters

OR

1.3. Write an essay entitled:

‘When my friends fail me, my will to survive keeps me going.’

In your essay tell the story of a friend or friends who deserted you at a critical period in your life and describe how you overcame this trying experience.

OR

1.4All of us, at one time or another, have taken advantage of a situation when our parents were away. Relate what happened when your parents left you in charge of the house and you invited your friends over.

Entitle your essay: When the cat’s away the mice can play.

OR

1.5 People have different things that make life worth living, like a great job, a happy family and good friends. Discuss FIVE things you think make life worthwhile.

Entitle your essay: Things that make life worthwhile.

OR

1.6Try for HUMOUR! Write a humorous story on one of the following topics:

1.6.1 Late again! And today of all days!!!

1.6.2. The uninvited guest.

OR

1.7 ‘It was one of the most exciting matches I had ever experienced.’

Use the sentence above as the introduction to your essay. Describe the reaction

of the crowd and players, the sounds as well as the moods and emotions that you experienced during this match.

Entitle your essay: What a match!

OR

1.8South Africa in fifty years’ time…

OR

1.9Choose ONE of the pictures below and write an essay on a topic that comes

to mind. Write the question number (1.9.1 OR 1.9.2) and give your essay a

suitable title.

NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you

have chosen.

1.9.1

OR

1.9.2

TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

QUESTION 2

Respond to ONE of the following topics.

The body of your response should be 120 – 150words.

Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen to write.

Pay careful attention to language, register and audience.

You are advised to spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

2.1MAGAZINE ARTICLE:

You have been asked to write an article for a new teenage magazine,

TECHNO-TEEN,which is aimed at techno-savvy teenagers.

You have tested one of the following items:

In the article, you must:

  • name the product
  • list advantages of this product for teenagers
  • price the product; and
  • convince these readers why they cannot do without this product.

OR

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2.2Carefully study the Classified Ads below. Select ONE of the advertisements and write a letter of application.

Looking for Work

OR

2.3SPEECH:

Prepare a speech to deliverat assembly in which you share tips about the importance of healthy eating with new grade 8 learners.

OR

2.4Youhave recently witnessed a crime. The police came to your house and asked you to describe what had happened. Write out the conversation (dialogue) that took place between you and the police officer.

NOTE: you must use dialogue format.

TOTAL SECTION B: 30

SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT: TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL

QUESTION 3

ChooseONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text.

The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words (approximately).

Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen.

You are advised to spend approximately 20 minutes on this section

3.1FLYER:

A new youth club will be opening in your area during the September holidays. Design the flyer to promote this new club and the activities they will be hosting at this club. Include all the relevant information.

OR

3.2ADVERTISEMENT:

Use the picture below to create a suitable advertisement for a product or service of your choice.

NOTE: Your response must be limited to a written text. Marks will NOT be awarded for drawings, sketches or any other forms of graphics.

OR

3.3INSTRUCTIONS:

Give afriend instructions on how to make a useful article out of something that has been recycled.

TOTAL SECTION C: 20

TOTAL MARKS: 100

MEMORANDUM

SECTION A: ESSAY [50 marks]

QUESTION 1

1.1Discursive/Argumentative

OR

1.2Narrative / descriptive / reflective

OR

1.3Narrative

OR

1.4Reflective / descriptive / discursive

OR

1.5Reflective / narrative

OR

1.6Narrative

OR

1.7Reflective / narrative/ descriptive

OR

1.8.1Own interpretation of picture

OR

1.8.2Own interpretation of picture

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT [30 marks]

QUESTION 2

2.1MAGAZINE ARTICLE:

Address issues bulleted in question –candidate must convince teenagers to buy this particular product

OR

2.2LETTER OF APPLICATION:

Must follow correct format and register.

OR

2.3SPEECH:

Candidate must provide guidelines and merits of healthy eating.

OR

2.4DIALOGUE:

Candidates must use dialogue format.Candidate is limited to the conversation between her/himself and the police officer.

SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT

TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL

QUESTION 3

3.1FLYER:

Candidate must give relevant information about youth centre as detailed in the instruction. Information must evoke interest in young people.

OR

3.2ADVERTISEMENT:

Candidate must supply the information as given in the instruction.

OR

3.3INSTRUCTIONS

Candidate must supply all relevant instructions and follow logical sequence.

Total: [20 marks]

TOTAL FOR P3: [100]

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