English First Additional Language s8
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
GRADE 9 – PAPER 1
JUNE 2013
TIME: 1 HOUR
TOTAL: 50
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- This question paper consists of three sections:
- SECTION A: Comprehension (20)
- SECTION B: Summary (10)
- SECTION C: Language (20)
- Read all the instructions carefully.
- Answer ALL the questions
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
- Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
- Write neatly and legibly
SECTION A
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Everyone thinks he had it all – but not always!
1. Walt Disney is probably most famous for the many lovable characters he created, like Mickey Mouse. Today the company he started is worth billions and includes Disneyland, films and cartoons. But Walt was not always as successful as the business he founded is today.
2. Walt Disney was one of five children in a family that was not very wealthy. From an early age, Walt showed an interest in art. He would often sell his drawings to neighbours to make extra money. Walt was encouraged by his mother and older brother, Roy, to pursue his talents.
3. When Walt was sixteen in 1918, he attempted to enlist in the army. Here he faced his first rejection – he was too young! This did not stop Walt Disney, who decided that he would join the Red Cross instead. He was sent to France and spent a year driving an ambulance and chauffeuring Red Cross officials. Naturally, his ambulance was completely covered with Disney Cartoons.
4. After Walt returned from France, he started a small company called Laugh-O-Grams. This company eventually went bankrupt, and with only $20 and a suitcase, Walt headed for Hollywood to begin again. Here he started a company with his brother, and in 1926 Walt created a slightly successful cartoon character called Oswald the Rabbit. Now he tried to negotiate with Universal Studios, his distributor, for better rates for each new cartoon he drew. However, he was informed that Universal had obtained ownership of the Oswald character, and they refused to negotiate any better earnings with Walt. Instead, they hired Walt’s artists from under him!
5. Right away Walt Disney and his brother began to create a new character – Mickey Mouse. In 1927, they tried to get MGM studios to distribute Mickey Mouse, but they were told that the idea would never work; a giant mouse on the screen would terrify women! However, Walt persisted.
6. Some of his other famous films also started out with not much success: The Three little Pigs was rejected by distributors in 1933 because it had too few characters; Pinocchio in 1940 became so expensive due to the special effects it required, that it ended up losing a million dollars in its first release; the audience of Fantasia were disappointed by the lack of story; Walt soon realised Bambi (1942), a story about the love-life of a deer, was not suitable when the entire world was involved in war; and Pollyanna failed at the box office.
7. Despite Walt’s many trials, he learned from each setback, and continued to take even bigger risks. In 2010 his company was worth $35 billion!
Question 1: Comprehension
1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. For what is Walt Disney most famous?
(1)
1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. How can you tell that ‘Walt Disney was probably going to make a living from his artistic abilities from an early age?
(1)
1.3 Why was Walt Disney rejected from the army in 1918?
(1)
1.4 Give a reason why Walt Disney’s ambulance would “naturally….be covered with cartoons”.
(2)
1.5 Explain the use of the exclamation mark in the following sentence (paragraph 4): “Instead, they hired Walt’s artists from under him!”
(1)
1.6 State whether the following statements are true or false:
1.6.1 When Walt Disney returned from France, he started his own company.
(1)
1.6.2 The company was very successful.
(1)
1.6.3 Universal Studios cheated him out of his rightful ownership of Oswald the Rabbit.
(1)
1.7 Name and explain the use of the encircled punctuation marks in the following sentences:
1.7.1 “Right away Walt Disney and his brothers began to create a new character – Micky Mouse.”
(4)
1.8 Add a prefix to the following words in paragraph 6 to create their opposites. Choose from the available prefixes given. (un-, in-, dis-, il-, ab-, ex-, non-)
1.8.1 expensive
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1.8.2 suitable
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1.9 You’ve read about Walt Disney. What do you know about the Walt Disney company today?
(2)
1.10 Walt Disney never gave up on his dreams. Why is it a good idea to keep on trying in life?
(3)
(20)
SECTION B
QUESTION 2: SUMMARY
Your friend has been battling with low self-esteem and confidence. Read the helpful information below, and summarise it into five points that you could give to your friend as advice. The title of your summary should be: Overcoming insecurities
INSTRUCTIONS
1. List seven points in full sentences using no more than 60 words.
2. Number your sentences from 1 to 7.
3. Write only ONE pointe per line.
4. Use your OWN words.
5. Indicate the total number of words you have written in brackets at the end of your summary.
Overcoming your insecurities
We all feel inadequate or insecure sometimes, but for some people this feeling is so strong that it can negatively affect their lives. It may affect self-worth and they may not want to take on challenges for fear of failure. When this happens it is time to take action.
The first thing to do is to make peace with yourself. There are certain things that you may be able to change, for example your hair and make-up, but you have to accept your features which are unique. Then dress according to your body type – wear clothes that suit and flatter you, rather than those which are in fashion but are unsuitable.
Then you can improve what you can, like your fitness levels. You can also follow a healthy diet. But you will need to remain patient and kind to yourself – you cannot expect miracles overnight.
Try to build your self-confidence by doing what you are good at and find rewarding. Pursue your hobbies or take part in sport or cultural activities. Remain positive and believe in yourself. Do not let negative thoughts overcome you. Acknowledge them but rather say to yourself, “I am doing my best.”
Stop comparing yourself to others. Not everyone will like you, so develop a thick skin and accept that this is okay. Everyone faces rejection at some point.
Total: 10 marks
SECTION C
QUESTION 3 – ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT
Study the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow:
TEXT A
3.1 Which word used in the advertisement inspires confidence in this car:
A. protect
B. affordable
C. ambassador
(1)
3.2 Write down the catch phrase of the advertisement. (1)
3.3 What desire is created by the advertisement?
(1)
3.4 Is this a modern or an old advertisement? Give a reason for your answer.
(2)[5]
QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON
Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow. The white woman in the cartoon is Madam.
TEXT B
4.1 What is the relationship between the woman and the man in the cartoon? Give a reason for your answer.
(2)
4.2 What emotion does the woman show in frame 2?
(1)
4.3 How do you know she is very angry in frame 3?
(2)[5]
QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS
The passage below is s letter written by Cindy to her friend Kokoletso. Cindy is giving Kokoletso advice because she is struggling with her self-confidence. While Cindy’s intentions are good, her letter is filled with language errors. Read the letter below critically and answer the questions that follow.
TEXT C
Hello Kokoletso
I know that you is not feeling food at the moment. This are probably because of the fact that you have little self confidence. You need to realise that you are a beautiful person. Inside and out!
I know that your mother often tells you that u are ugly, but this is not true. Your mothers’ words are not true. Your skin may be covered in acne, but you could change it. It’s not that bad. All you need to do is get some special cream. Im happy to help with this. We can fix your skin.
What really counts is that you are kind and loyal – a good friend. I am so privileged to have you as my friend.
Keep smiling the gorgeous way you do?
Love
Cindy
5.1 Each sentence below contains an error. Find the error and write down the corrected sentence. Underline the correction.
5.1.1 I know that you is not feeling food at the moment.
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5.1.2 This are probably because of the fact that you have little self confidence.
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5.1.3 I know that your mother often tells you that u are ugly,but this is not true.
(1)
5.2 There is a punctuation error in the following sentence. Rewrite the sentence using the correct punctuation.
Im happy to help with this.
(1)
5.3 Correct the mistake in the following sentence:
Your mothers’ words are not true.
(1)
5.4. Write down a synonym for “gorgeous”.
(1)
5.5 Write down a simple sentence from Text C.
(1)
5.6 Write down a compound sentence from Text C.
(1)
5.7 Write down a finite verb from Text C.
(1)
5.8 What punctuation mark should be used to fix the spelling of “self confidence”? (1)
(10)
TOTAL: 50