ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:SECTION A:Essay (50)
   SECTION B:Longer Transactional Text (30)
   SECTION C:Shorter Transactional Text (20)
2. Answer ONE question from EACH section.
3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed.
4. Start EACH section on a NEW page.
5. You must plan (e.g. using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text.
6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning.
7. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:
   • 80 minutes on SECTION A (50)
   • 40 minutes on SECTION B (30)
   • 30 minutes on SECTION C (20)
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
9. Write down the title/heading of your response in each section.
10. The title/heading must NOT be included when doing a word count.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
    
    

QUESTION 1

• Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length (1 to 1½ pages) on ONE of the following topics.
• Write down the number and title of your essay correctly, for example 1.1 On the other side of the door ...
• Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR QUESTION 1.7.2.
• Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

1.1 On the other side of the door ...
NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in the essay. [50]
1.2 The sound of nature [50]
1.3 My culture has shaped me. [50]
1.4 Rights and responsibilities cannot be separated.
Discuss this statement. [50]
1.5 Do not think of today's failures but of the successes that may come tomorrow.[50]
1.6 Parents and teachers are the voices of experience. Children should, therefore, live by their rules.
Do you agree? [50]
SECTION A: ESSAY
1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.7.1 OR 1.7.2) and give your essay a suitable title.
NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen.
1.7.1

[50]
OR
1.7.2

[50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 2

• Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.
• The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length.
• Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example 2.1 Formal letter.
• Pay particular attention to format, language, register and audience.
• Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

2.1 FORMAL LETTER
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory in your residential area.
Write a letter to the mayor, expressing your views on the building of this factory and how it may affect the residents. [30]
2.2 OBITUARY
An uncle/aunt, who helped raise you, has passed away. Write an obituary to inform others of his/her death. Also pay tribute to him/her. [30]
2.3 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Many people have become addicted to social networks like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp.
Write an article to be published in the magazine Teen News, warning teenagers about the possible dangers of social networking. [30]
2.4 INFORMAL SPEECH
Your brother/sister has returned home after successfully completing his/her studies overseas.
Write the speech that you will present at his/her welcome-back party. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 3

• Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.
• The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length.
• Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example 3.1 Poster.
• Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

3.1 POSTER
You and your friends have decided to start a book club in your community to encourage people to read.
Design a poster to get people to join the book club. Include the necessary details in the poster.
NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20]
3.2 DIARY ENTRIES
A friend, from whom you have not heard in a long time, has recently contacted you and has asked to see you.
Write TWO diary entries. The first entry must indicate how you felt before meeting your friend and the second entry must express how you felt after the meeting. [20]
3.3 INSTRUCTIONS
Your cousin, who is in Grade 8, has to prepare and present a speech. He/She has asked you for assistance.
Write a set of instructions that he/she must follow when preparing and presenting the speech.[20]

TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL:100