ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
PAPER 3
GRADE 12 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018

INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS 

1. Candidates are required to answer ALL the questions. 
2. This marking guideline serves as a guide to markers. Some responses may  require a marker's discretion, while others may be expanded at the national  marking guideline discussion.
3. Candidates' responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.

MARKING THE COMPREHENSION 

• Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect spelling and language errors in  responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the  meaning/understanding. (Errors must still be indicated.)
• If a candidate uses words from a language other than the one being examined,  disregard those words, and if the answer still makes sense, do not penalise.  However, if a word from another language is used in a text and required in an  answer, this will be acceptable.
• For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or I  AGREE/I DISAGREE. The reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be  considered.
• When one-word answers are required and the candidate gives a whole sentence,  mark correct provided that the correct word is underlined/ highlighted.
• When two/three facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first  two/three.
• Accept dialectal variations.
• For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the  correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full.

MEMORANDUM

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION 
QUESTION 1  
1.1.1

• A learner's academic ability. ✔
• Their field of interest. ✔
• The field that offers the best opportunity. ✔
  NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above answers. (2)

1.1.2 Matric learners have a wider choice of career opportunities. ✔ (1) 
1.2 To attract young people to careers in this field of study✔ and to help protect  invaluable ocean resources and the coastline. ✔ (2) 
1.3
1.3.1 'piloted'✔ (1)
1.3.2 The format is the same. ✔ (1) 
1.3.3 Not much research has been done on the ocean (and its  resources.) ✔ (1) 
1.4
1.4.1

• The learners are not real biologists. ✔
• They only completed the  five- day course successfully. ✔/
• The term is used in a unique way ✔because a distinction is being made by using the word  ‘young’. ✔/
• It is the name of the course.✔ (2)

1.4.2 They were volunteers and were therefore not paid. ✔ (1)
1.4.3 B/ being impressive. ✔ (1) 
1.4.4 The course must give learners practical experience✔in order to  give them a better understanding of the ocean and its resources. ✔ (2) 
1.5

• She is passionate about what she does/penguins. ✔
• She is committed to her work./She is hardworking. ✔
• She does not expect money/remuneration for the work she does. ✔
• She is willing to share her expertise/experience/knowledge freely. ✔
  NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above answers. (1) 

1.6

• To show how learners can benefit from the course by being awarded  bursaries. ✔
• It also inspires learners to pursue this course. ✔
• It shows the progress/success of the course. ✔ 
   NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above answers. (2)

1.7

• No. Marine scientists spend about three weeks in the ocean✔ and the rest of  the time they do research and analysis of information and data. ✔
  NOTE: Do not award a mark for No only. (2) 

1.8 Students enrolled for Marine Sciences would need to be close to the ocean  for practical experience in the subject.✔ (1) 
1.9 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• Yes. Learners are made aware of the possibilities the Young Biologists course offers. It shows them how it can lead to job creation. It explains the  benefits of doing the course.
  OR
• No. Learners might not want to study Marine Sciences as it is a fairly new  subject and it is still in the implementation phase. The article does not state  clearly how learners who stay away from the coast will be able to pursue this  course.
  NOTE: Do not award a mark for Yes/No. Accept other suitable responses. A  candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well substantiated. (2)

1.10 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• The title is suitable because the article focuses on marine/ocean studies for  learners./The title is suitable as there is a pun on the word 'diving'. Marine  studies involve some diving and it could also suggest that youngsters are very  keen to do ocean studies.
  OR
• It is not suitable as not many youngsters are doing Marine Sciences at the  moment as it is still being introduced./ Marine Sciences does not involve  much diving as more time is spent doing research.
  NOTE: Accept other suitable responses. A candidate can score 1 mark for an   answer that is not well-substantiated. (2) 

1.11 teenagers✔ (1) 
1.12 No. The graph indicates that fewer than 200 teenagers are concerned with  the cost of making a call. (1) 
1.13 The bar graph conveys the idea that the largest number of teenagers text  because they are able to multitask. (2)
1.14 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• Yes.  The image of the cellphone is linked to the contents of the bar graph and  therefore, will give the reader an immediate indication of what the graph is  about.
  OR
• No. The bar graph is self-explanatory and the image of the cellphone does not  serve any purpose.
  NOTE: Do not award a mark for Yes/No or Agree/Disagree. 
  Accept other suitable responses. A candidate can score 1 mark for   an answer that is not well-substantiated. (2) 

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

SECTION B: SUMMARY 
QUESTION 2 
The following points form the answer to the question:

Related Items

MARKING THE SUMMARY  
Marking is on the basis of the inclusion of valid material and the exclusion of invalid  material. 
The summary should be marked as follows: 

• Mark allocation:
  • 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)
  • 3 marks for language 
  • Total marks: 10
• Distribution of language marks when candidate has not quoted verbatim:
  • 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
  • 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
  • 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks
• Distribution of language marks when candidate has quoted verbatim:
  • 6–7 quotes: award no language mark
  • 1–5 quotes: award 1 language mark 

NOTE: 

• Word count:
  • Markers are required to verify the number of words used.
  • Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of words  used, or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly.
  • If the word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the stipulated  upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary. 

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

SECTION C: LANGUAGE 
NOTE: 

• Spelling:
  • One-word answers must be marked correct even if the spelling is incorrect,  unless the error changes the meaning of the word.
  • In full-sentence answers, incorrect spelling should be penalised if the error is in  the language structure being tested. 
• Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/as  per instructions.
• For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the  correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full as correct.
• Where an abbreviation is tested, the answer must be punctuated correctly.

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT 
3.1 Sore Throat Spray/A.Vogel Sore Throat Spray✔ (1)   
3.2 To attract the reader's attention./It is used for emphasis. ✔ (1) 
3.3 The image of the thorny stem conveys the idea of a sore/painful throat/severe  pain/irritation in the throat ✔which feels as if there are thorns in one's throat. ✔ (2) 
3.4 prefix✔ (1)
3.5 'Clinically proven'✔ (1) 
3.6 This proves that A.Vogel is an established brand in the manufacture of  natural health products./A brand that has enormous experience in the  manufacture of natural health products. ✔ (1) 
3.7 By calling the telephone number provided/by visiting the website provided. ✔ (1)
3.8 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• Yes. The advertisement is convincing because it is about a product  manufactured by a well-established brand (since 1923)./ It promises to be  'fast acting' to relieve the pain and inflammation of a sore throat/is made of  natural and organic ingredients/is clinically proven and therefore reliable. As a  result, one would be persuaded to use this product.
  OR
• No. It is not effective because the information provided is not conclusive  enough/ there is not enough evidence that this product will work/the  information provided is contradictory because the headline states that the  pain will be sprayed away while the body copy refers to the product providing relief and not stopping the pain entirely.
  NOTE: Do not award a mark for Yes/No. The above are merely examples. A  candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well substantiated. (2) [10]

QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON 
4.1 The newspaper covers her face. ✔ (1)
4.2 She scares/shocks Mother Anderson with the life-size emoji.✔ (1) 
4.3 Thandi expects Mother Anderson to buy her first emoji✔/Thandi expects  Mother Anderson to invest in this venture to create life-size emojis.✔ 
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above answers. (1) 
4.4
4.4.1

• The cartoonist uses the word 'SLAM'.✔
• The word 'SLAM' is written in large font.✔
• The word 'SLAM' is written in bold font.✔
• Double exclamation marks are used.✔
• The movement lines. ✔
  NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above answers. (2) 

4.4.2

• The shape of the mouth of the emoji✔ shows that Thandi is not  happy. ✔
  OR 
• The raised eyebrows of the emoji✔ show that Thandi is angry. ✔ (2)   

4.4.3 Entrepreneur/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurism/entrepreneurialism✔ (1) 
4.5 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• Yes. Thandi has scared Mother Anderson with the emoji. Mother Anderson is  relaxed while reading the newspaper and does not deserve to be disturbed./  Thandi has used the wrong approach to ask Mother Anderson to support her  venture.
  OR
• No. Mother Anderson should support Thandi as she is making an attempt to  start a business./ Thandi does not deliberately try to scare Mother Anderson.
  NOTE: Do not award a mark for Yes/No. The above are merely examples. A  candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well substantiated. (2) [10]

QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 
5.1
5.1.1

1. than✔ (1) 
2. recently✔ (1) 
3. an✔ (1) 
4. had✔  (1) 

5.1.2 celebrity✔ (1)
5.1.3 B/century✔ (1)
5.1.4 Huge/massive/colossal/enormous/big/gigantic/large✔ 
NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above answers. (1)
5.1.5 Did the officer return to claim his pets? ✔ (1)
5.1.6 Children and adults are entertained by Admiral. ✔ (1)
5.1.7 Accept a suitable response, e.g. 

• They do not know whether he will return.✔
  NOTE: The homophone must be used correctly in the sentence. (1) 

5.1.8 She said that Admiral was the oldest tortoise in the country then/at  that time and played a significant role in drawing tourists to the zoo. 
NOTE: Award ONE mark for each underlined change and ONE   mark for correct punctuation. (4) 
5.2
5.2.1

1. I - (Personal) Pronoun✔ answer - (common) Noun✔ (2)
2. Apostrophe ✔  (1) 

5.2.2 more interesting✔ (1)
5.2.3 The students did not/didn’t know the answer. ✔ (1)
5.2.4 doesn't he (?)/does he not (?)✔ (1) 

TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL:  80