Question 4

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.  TEXT E   CALVIN AND HOBBES NOTE: In this cartoon, the boy’s name is Calvin. 4.1 Refer to FRAME 1.   4.1.1 Give ONE visual clue that indicates that Calvin is worried. (1)  4.1.2 Why is Calvin worried? (1) 4.1.3 Choose the correct form of the word … Read more

Question 2

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT 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 FRIENDLY LETTER. Pay particular attention to format, language and register. Spend … Read more

Question 1

SECTION A: NOVEL 1.1 EXTRACT A[Stephen Kumalo asks his wife for the money.] Glossary:*Tixo – God 1.1.1 Describe the differences between the landscapes where Stephen Kumalo and James Jarvis live (TWO differences for EACH character’s landscape). (4) 1.1.2 Refer to lines 1–4 (‘How can I … such a thing?’). (a) Why did the Kumalos want … Read more

Question 3

Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions.  TEXT D 3.1 What type of online service is being advertised? (1) 3.2 Who is the target audience of this advertisement? (1) 3.3 Why is ‘ReadytoWork’ written as one word? (1) 3.4 Quote EIGHT consecutive words from the advertisement that support the headline, ‘Go … Read more

Question 1

SECTION A: COMPREHENSIONQUESTION 1Read 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 … Read more

Question 2

LORD OF THE FLIES Read BOTH extracts from the novel below and answer the set questions. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer. NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2. 2.1 [The boys have just made … Read more

Question 3

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT • 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 Flyer.• Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. … Read more

Question 2

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT • 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 Letter to the press.• Pay particular attention to format, language, … Read more

Question 2

The success of an event depends on proper planning.   Read the passage (TEXT C) below and list SEVEN tips on how to plan an event successfully.  INSTRUCTIONS  1. Your summary must be written in point form.  2. List your SEVEN points in full sentences, using no more than 70 words. 3. Number your sentences from 1 to 7.  … Read more