SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
QUESTION 1
Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
TEXT A
NOTE:
• Answer ALL the questions in your OWN WORDS.
• For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word.
• For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter (A–D) of the correct answer
1.1 Refer to paragraph 1.
Why is the following statement false?
Only the youth use digital devices. (2)
1.2 Give THREE examples of online communication mentioned in this passage. (3)
1.3 Explain what is meant by ‘plugged-in lives’ in paragraph 2. (2)
1.4 Quote a SINGLE word from the passage that has a similar meaning to ‘devices’. (1)
1.5 According to this article, why do young people create a barrier between themselves and the world? (2)
1.6 With reference to the passage as a whole, explain why the phrase ‘tribe of one’ (line 19) contains a contradiction. (3)
1.7 Refer to paragraph 5.
How do we know that the boy is not serious about direct communication? (2)
1.8 Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Which ONE of the following prevents us from being able to ‘navigate “real world” social situations’ (line 30)?
A Body language
B Physical contact
C Online communication
D Eye contact (1)
1.9 Refer to paragraph 7.
1.9.1 What is the difference between ‘sips’ and ‘gulps’? (1)
1.9.2 Why has the writer used the words ‘sips’ and ‘gulps’ in this context? (2)
1.10 State TWO ways in which communication using digital technology is less
rewarding than face-to-face communication. (2)
1.11 Consider the entire passage. Discuss whether you agree with the writer’s
view of effective communication as it is expressed in paragraph 10. (3)
TEXT B
NOTE: Answer ALL the questions in your OWN WORDS.
1.12 What did a 10 Years of Democracy Gold Coin cost when it was first issued? (1)
1.13 Why did the writer choose to use the drawing of a heart instead of the word ‘love’? (1)
1.14 Refer to the graph.
How would the graph persuade a person to buy the new 20 Years of Democracy Gold Coin? (2)
1.15 How does the picture of the coin reflect an important event in the history of South Africa? (2)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30