MARKS: 70
TIME: 2 hours
This exam paper consists of 9 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.This question paper consists of THREE sections:
- SECTION A: Comprehension(30 marks)
- SECTION B: Summary(10 marks)
- SECTION C:Language in Context(30 marks)
2.Read ALL the instructions carefully.
3.Answer ALL the questions.
4.Start each section on a NEW page and rule off on completion of EACH section.
5.Leave a line after each answer.
6.Number each answer exactly as the question in numbered.
7.Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
8.For multiple choice questions, write only the number and the letter of your
choice.
9.Write neatly and legibly.
10.Do not make use of correction fluid, i.e. Tippex.
SECTION A:COMPREHENSION
QUESTION1:READING FOR MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING
Read the passage below (TEXT A) and answer the set questions.
The Paparazzi
When Photographers Become Stalkers
by Rachel Oliva and Tara Gilbert
1No one can deny our society is celebrity-obsessed. Celebrity gossip is a guilty pleasure for many. But our society is turning money-hungry photographers into stalkers.
2When Katie Holmes stepped out in Manhattan on August 6, 2008 with her daughter Suri, a picture was taken. That picture showed a frightened and frustrated little girl with both of her small hands over her ears. With flash bulbs going off and the click, click, click of shutters all around, nobody can blame her. Many celebrities have spoken out about how the paparazzi are invading their privacy on pretty much a daily basis.
3Where and how the ‘paparazzi’ first developed has been speculated on numerous occasions. In Federico Fellini's film La Dolce Vita, one of the characters, a photographer, is named Signore Paparazzo. However, in the book Word and PhraseOrigins, author Robert Hendrickson wrote that Fellini actually used a word that in an Italian dialect means "buzzing mosquito", a fairly accurate description.
4In August of 1997, Lady Diana was killed in a car accident while being chased by the paparazzi in Paris. In a 2005 interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Scarlett Johansson verbalized her frustration. "I don't know what the difference is between stalking and following you with a giant camera and following you home and to a supermarket. Certainly, if I were to stalk somebody, that's what I'd do." Although there are laws in place to protect people from stalkers, according to Johansson, they're just not strict enough. "I think they have these crazy laws where if you wait outside someone's house for two days it's not stalking, but if you wait outside for three days it is, so they switch shifts."
5According to the National Center for Victims of Crime website, in the state of California (where many celebrities reside) the first point pursuant to the stalking law defines a stalker as "any person who wilfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or wilfully and maliciously harasses another person..." Wilfully? Definitely. Maliciously? Most paparazzi aren't following celebrities with the intent to harm them. They're simply trying to make a living. But it says a lot about our culture when people think it's okay to make money at the expense of others' safety. And in the case of celebrities being followed with their children, like Katie Holmes, it seems all the worse. Celebrities these days know the price of fame, but their children are just innocent bystanders.
6Some paparazzi further argue that they are justified by freedom of the press and that it is their ‘duty’ to inform the public of the truth, as the slogan of popular paparazzi editorial TMZ.com states: “You make them stars, we make them real”. Studies from high-tech security agencies such as Nastec International have shown that some agencies will even put out a bounty for a certain kind of photograph. These bounties can range anywhere from $50 to $1,000,000 depending on the celebrity and the type of photograph. As reported by Sun Media, pictures of Britney Spears currently have the highest bounties and have been rumoured to generate an average of $20,000 per month for each individual photographer. Is setting a bounty for a certain type of photograph the same as exercising freedom of the press rights?
7But are celebrities asking for it? In some cases, the paparazzi seem to be justified based on the fact that certain celebrities seem to be willing to do anything and everything to ensure that they are photographed on a daily basis. It has been rumoured that Britney Spears organizes exclusive deals with certain paparazzi agencies. These deals will grant the paparazzi exclusive access to her “private misfortunes” through the use of photos, video, etc. In exchange, Britney gets a cut of the selling price of her intentional exploitation. In this particular case, are the paparazzi just doing their jobs?
8.The truth of the matter is that there wouldn’t be any paparazzi if there wasn’t a demand for them. As long as the public keeps buying their magazines and visiting their websites, they are going to continue exploiting the private lives of celebrities. And celebrities will continue to use the paparazzi as an extra source of revenue as well as an extra way of drawing attention to themselves without doing any excess work. The paparazzi will never go away as long as they keep making money. So if the time comes when the world demands a change, we will all know how to make it happen. Just don’t look.
QUESTIONS:
Refer to Paragraph 1:
1.1What does it mean to be “fanatical”? Is this a positively or negatively charged word (2)
1.2Refer to the statement: “Celebrity gossip is a guilty pleasure for many.”
Why would people feel guilty for following celebrity gossip? (1)
1.3Choose the most appropriate answer to complete the statement:
The second sentence of this paragraph is an example of ______
A – an introductory question
B – an emotive technique
C – a rhetorical question
D – propaganda writing (1)
1.4Replace ‘money-hungry’ with a single word suitable to this context. (1)
Refer to Paragraph 2:
1.5Quote three separate emotive words which help create the sympathetic image of Suri as a defenceless victim. (3)
1.6Is the use of “click, click, click” effective in this paragraph? Provide a reason for your answer. (2)
Refer to Paragraph 3:
1.7Explain how the term “buzzing mosquito” can be considered “a fairly accurate description” of the paparazzi. (2)
Refer to Paragraph 4:
1.8State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE AND provide a reason for your answer:
Scarlett Johansson thinks the law concerning stalking is ludicrous.(2)
Refer to Paragraph 5:
1.9Choose the closest in meaning to “maliciously”
A – purposely
B – cruelly
C – jealously
D – evilly (1)
1.10Refer to the last sentence of this paragraph:
Celebrities these days know the price of fame, but their children are just innocent bystanders. Is this a fact or an opinion? Provide a reason for your answer. (1+2)
Refer to Paragraph 6
1.11What is the meant by the “freedom of the press”? Carefully explain the principle in your own words. (2)
1.12Why has the writer placed the word duty in inverted commas in this paragraph?(1)
1.13Explain, using your own words, what a bounty is.(2)
Refer to Paragraph 7
1.14Why do you think is it so important to certain celebrities that “they are photographed on a daily basis”? (2)
1.15Refer to the following sentence: “In exchange, Britney gets a cut of the selling price of her intentional exploitation.”
Provide a more suitable word for the underlined section of the sentence.(1)
Refer to Paragraph 8
1.16How effective is the last sentence to this paragraph and text: “Just don’t look”? Is it a good way to conclude the article? Provide a reason for your answer. (2)
Refer to the text as a whole:
1.17Is the writer of this text objective or subjective? Provide a reason for your answer.(2)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A: 30
SECTION B:SUMMARY
QUESTION 2:SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Read the passage below (TEXT B) and answer the question which follows:
The Celebrity Magazine Obsession – a new Addiction?
Many of us are consumed by celebrity magazines, and there are new ones springing up every day. The market for celebrity gossip shows no signs of slowing down, and people aren't ashamed of reading them (if they ever were). We just want more! What is it that makes us so interested in Britney, Brangelina, TomKat and all their band of showbiz friends?
A couple of Rands is enough to buy us a glossy magazineanda window into thecelebrity lives that we've alwaysdreamt about.We see the stars living their lives in aperfect world where the champagne flows freely, everyone smiles constantly, has perfect teeth and hair and not a financial care in the world. Celebrity lives seem like one long party, and staring into thecelebrity fishbowl helps us escape fromreality andforget our own lives, but often to the point where you riskliving through other people's lives and forgetting about your own.
The other danger is developing an obsession with living a celebrity’s life. These stars are always on to the latest trend, never make a faux pas and become fashion and lifestyle icons (thanks to their PR and image consultants, in a lot of cases). When Sienna Miller's snapped witha glam new bag, we want one. IfParis Hilton adopts a new pet, it makes us want an exotic furry friend too. If you're not up with the latest gossip, you feel out of touch among your friends.But we don't all have money to spend like water and designers queuing up to give us freebies.Trying to emulatecelebrities can soon lead tobankruptcy, not even to speak of the damage it does to nurturing your individuality.
But celebrity magazines don't just show us therosy, shiny side. They also delve into the stars' problems,spectacular weight gain or loss, break-ups,trips to rehab, bereavements and all the rest.And admit it: we love specials with unflattering pictures and sordid stories on the cover which are in many cases comforting because they make us happy to be us in our comfy old trainers rather than a neurotic startottering on herglittery heels! They also remind us that at the end of the day, megastars are just human beings like us, with relationship problems and bad hair days. However, it’s never healthy to be glad about others'unhappiness: you can turn critical andlack empathy.
These magazines tempt the natural curiosity that all human beings have to know what is happening to our neighbours. Atschool, you wanted to know who said what about whom. It's the same with the celebrity world. We don't know celebrities personally sowe don’t feel guilty aboutharmless gossip. It never hurt anyone, right? But the craze for celebrity gossip is arguably making us more and more curious and pushing backthe boundariesof public and private lives (famous or otherwise).
Celebrity magazines are cheap, quick,easyand relaxing to read. You can pick them up and have a flick through when you want something to occupy yourself with that doesn't require a great deal of attention,andstill keep an eye onwhat’s happening around you as well as what's happening to Posh. They take our minds off our worries and don't remind us of war, misery and the ever-rising cost of living - miseries that wewant to forget sometimes.
But we must learn to enjoy them with care: celebrity magazines aren't the only reading material out there and they don'treflect real life. Faced with the thirst for celebrity content, manypublishers are giving over more and more of their column inches tocelebrity lives andignoring the real subjects that matter. Overdosing on gossip isn't a good idea!
2.1INSTRUCTIONS:
You have been asked to write an article in your school newspaper explaining why teenagers are so easily become obsessed with reading celebrity gossip magazines.
Use Text B as research and draw up a list which you wish to include in your article. The list should provide the reasons why teenagers find celebrity gossip magazines so appealing and why they become hooked on reading them.
-Number each item on the list.
-Each item on the list must be a COMPLETE SENTENCE in which you USE YOUR OWN WORDSas far as possible.
-Each sentence on the list must not be longer than 12 words.
-You must write down the amount of words used for each sentence on the list.
-Do not give your list a title.
TOTAL FOR SECTION B: 10
SECTION C: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT
QUESTION 3:ANALYSING ADVERTISING AND THE MEDIA
3.1Study the two texts below (TEXT C and TEXT D) and then answer the questions which follow.
TEXT C – TAG HEUER ADVERTISEMENT:
QUESTIONS:
3.1Is having Leonardo DiCaprio as a model for TAG Heuer effective? Provide a reason for your answer. (2)
3.2Refer to the slogan of the advertisement.
3.2.1Choose the most appropriate option to complete the statement below:
The slogan of this advertisement is effective, because it ______
A – is a rhetorical question
B – acts as a challenge
C – tells you that this watch is Swiss quality
D – implies the watch is a quality product because the company has 150 years’ experience. (1)
3.2.2Provide a reason for your answer in 3.2.1(2)
TEXT D
QUESTIONS:
3.3To what fairytale figure is the cartoonist comparing President Zuma?(1)
3.4Carefully look at the names written on the mice following him. What comment/ criticism is the cartoonist making here? (2)
3.5Look at the writing in the thought-bubble. What is the cartoonist implying about the president by using this writing? (2)
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QUESTION 4:UNDERSTANDING VISUALLY BASED TEXT
Study the texts below (TEXT E and TEXT F) and answer the questions which follow.
TEXT E:
QUESTIONS:
4.1Refer to the second woman’s statement: “These are my ‘Twilight’ years…”
The word “Twilight” is referring to two different things. Explain the pun (word play) on this word by explaining what these two things are. (2)
4.2What visual cues are there that the second woman is “in love” with Robert Pattinson? Mention two visual items. (2)
TEXT F:
QUESTIONS
4.3Write down what the father implies when he refers to “the value of money” in frame two. (2)
4.4Write down an adjective that describes the expression on Calvin’s face in frame three. Give a reason for your answer. (2)
4.5Write down the correct alternative:
The tone of “I blew it again dear” is
(a)Disheartened
(b)Angry
(c)Excited
(d)Upset (1)
4.6Quote the word which indicates that the father has had other similar experiences with his son. (1)
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QUESTION 5:USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY
Read the text below (TEXT G), which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the questions which follow.
QUESTIONS:
Refer to Paragraph 1:
5.1Choose the correct word from the underlined options in order to complete the idiom in the first sentence of this paragraph. Write down only the word. (1)
Refer to Paragraph 2:
5.2A word has been spelt incorrectly in this paragraph. Write down the correct spelling for this word. (1)
Refer to Paragraph 3:
5.3Create a dictionary entry for the word ‘wannabe’. This dictionary entry should include the following information: word class; definition; etymology. (3)
5.4Identify and correct the concord error in one of the sentences in this paragraph. Write down only the correct form of the verb. (1)
Refer to Paragraph 4:
5.5Correct the punctuation error found in this paragraph. You will need to rewrite the relevant sentence. (1)
Refer to Paragraph 5:
5.6What is the function of the hyphen in this paragraph? (1)
Refer to Paragraph 6:
5.7Choose the most appropriate synonym to the word “discreet” as used in this paragraph.
A – expensive
B – unnoticeable
C – tiny
D – inconspicuous (1)
Refer to Paragraph 7:
5.8Explain what is meant by the “A-list”. (1)
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TOTAL FOR SECTION C: 30
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 70
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