Question 1

Write an essay of between 200 and 250 words in length on ONE of the following topics. Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen correctly, e.g.1.1 I would not want to live anywhere else! Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.3, 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2. Spend approximately 80 … Read more

Question 5

In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following poems: ‘The Sea and the Eagle’ by Sydney David Clouts ‘A Sleeping Black Boy’ by Mongane Wally Serote NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH poems, i.e. QUESTION 5.1 AND 5.1.1 Complete the following sentence by filling in the missing words. Writeonly the word … Read more

Question 4

In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following short stories:In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following short stories: ‘FORBIDDEN CLOTHES’ by Jamila Gavin ‘SWIMMING PARTNERS’ by Timwa Lipenga Read the following extracts from the TWO short stories and answer the questionsset on each. The number of marks allocated … Read more

Question 3

In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following drama: SOPHIATOWN Answer the question on the drama Sophiatown. Read the following extracts from the play and answer the questions set on each.The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expectedlength of your answer. NOTE: Answer the questions … Read more

Question 2

2.1.1 Describe the differences between the characters of the speaker and Taiba as it appears in this text. (2) 2.1.2 Quote THREE consecutive words from line 1 to prove that the speaker sometimes does have an interest in the boys. (1) 2.1.3 Explain why the following statement is FALSE. Taiba has moved quickly from a … Read more

Question 1

1.1.1 Describe briefly what Gabriel Oak’s occupation was before and the one he hopes to have as it appears in this text. (2) 1.1.2 Quote FOUR consecutive words to prove that Gabriel will not struggleto find a job. (1) 1.1.3 Explain why the following statement is FALSE.Gabriel roams around purposelessly in dodgy places. (1) 1.1.4 … Read more

Question 5

5.1 Read the following passage (TEXT F), which contains some deliberate errors,and answer the set questions. TEXT F 5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences: (a) When Suleman Bux opened his heart and grocery store to thefamily of a struggling student, he had no idea the young manwould go on to … Read more

Question 4

TEXT E 4.1 Refer to FRAME 1. 4.1.1 How do you know that Calvin will most probably not eat all his food? (1) 4.1.2 Write the contraction ‘what’s’ out in full. (1) 4.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: A ‘vegetarian’ as mentioned in FRAME 2, is a person who … A … Read more

Question 3

Study the advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the set questions. TEXT D 3.1 What type of service is being advertised? (1) 3.2 To whom does this advertisement appeal? (1) 3.3 Identify the slogan used in the advertisement. (1) 3.4 State ONE way in which one can get access to the emergency assistanceapplication. (1) 3.5 What … Read more

Question 2

A group of learners, who are nervous about flying, are going overseas to attend a youthconference. You have been overseas before, so you have been asked to meet withthem and give them a few tips on flying. Read TEXT C below and list SEVEN points that you will include in your talk entitled,TIPS FOR NERVOUS … Read more