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ENGLISH SECOND ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2009

GAUTENG

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

English Second Additional Language (SAL)/P1 2 DoE/Feb. – March 2009 NSC


INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

SECTION A: Comprehension (30 marks) SECTION B: Summary (10 marks) SECTION C: Language (60 marks) SECTION D: Literature (20 marks)

2. Answer ALL the questions in SECTIONS A, B and C. Answer questions on

ANY TWO stories in SECTION D.

3. Start each section on a NEW page. 4. 5.

Leave a line after each answer. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.

6. For multiple-choice questions:

Write down only the question number and the letter corresponding to the correct answer. For one-word responses: Write down only the question number and the answer.

7. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction. 8. Write neatly and legibly.



SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 Read the article (TEXT A) below and answer the questions that follow. TEXT A: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Whoever thought America would have a Black president? Barack Hussein Obama became the first African American in history to be elected president of the United States of America, defeating Republican John McCain on 4 November 2008. He is the 44th president of America and the fifth-youngest president ever, at age 47. Obama was born on 4 August 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father was born and raised in a small village in Kenya, where he herded goats. He met Obama's mother when he received a scholarship to study at a college in America. Obama is a huge fan of basketball and was known as Barry O'Bomber in high school because of his impressive basketball skills. He even dreamt of becoming a professional basketball player, but that was before he became passionate about politics. Before delivering big speeches, he can usually be found bouncing a ball around to try to shake his nerves. It is said that he plans to have a basketball court built at the White House. Many people think Barack Obama as president of America will be good for Africa because he will make the outside world pay more attention to the continent. They believe Obama will inspire Africans to realise their dreams and believe anything is possible. They argue that because Obama had spent a few years in Africa, he knows the struggles of the continent first-hand, and will therefore negotiate political and economic deals to benefit Africa. However, there are those who think that Obama's presidency will not do Africa any good. They argue that Obama is the leader of America first and has a responsibility towards that country, and not towards Africa. They believe Obama cannot be expected to end the hunger and stop the wars in Africa.

[Adapted from: Move!, 3 December 2008 and YOU, 4 December 2008]

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QUESTIONS: 1.1 Refer to line 1.

Explain what you understand by the expression, "African American".

(2)

1.2 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write 'true' or

'false' and support each answer with a short quotation from the text.

1.2.1

1.2.2

Barack Obama is the only person ever to become president of America before reaching the age of fifty. Everyone believes that with Barack Obama as president of America, Africa's problems will be solved.

(2) (2)

1.3 What nationality was Barack Obama's father? (1) 1.4

Quote a sentence which tells you that Obama's father had led a very simple life before going to America.

(1)

1.5 What had made it possible for Obama's father to study in America? (1) 1.6 Refer to line 12.

What do you understand by the term, "professional basketball player"?

(2)

1.7 Quote ONE word from paragraph 3 which tells you that politics is something

very close to Obama's heart.

(1) 1.8 Refer to line 20:

"he knows the struggles of the continent first-hand" Choose the correct answer from the options below to complete the following sentence: The expression 'first-hand' means that he has …

A

B C D

had personal experience of the problems in Africa. read about the problems in Africa. heard from others about the problems of Africa. watched programmes on television about the problems in Africa.

(2)

1.9 Do you believe Barack Obama is going to bring about positive change in

Africa? Give a reason for your answer.

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QUESTION 2 Read the extract (TEXT B) below and then answer the questions that follow.

TEXT B: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

NEW BOY NANI From living on the street in a slum to signing a multi-million-rand deal with Manchester United before the age of 21, there are few rags-to-riches stories as dramatic as that of young Portuguese star, Nani. Nani – real name Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha – grew up in Amadora, Lisbon. He and his elder brother, Roberto, were abandoned by their parents, leaving Nani severely traumatised. He refused to talk to anyone. Fortunately his loving aunt, Antonia, took pity on the boys and raised them as her own. "If there was one thing that switched on a light in the little boy it was soccer. He used to pretend he was Luis Figo – our Portuguese football hero. All he could think of was that one day he'd be playing for England's top club and I really believe that's what kept him going," she says. When he was eight he went to watch Roberto play for local team Massama and couldn't resist kicking the ball. A coach spotted him and told him to come back the next day. Within a year he was signed up and the game became his life. Nani played for Massama for eight years before being signed up by Sporting Lisbon. There he joined up with Christiano Ronaldo – also from a poverty-stricken background. The two became firm friends. At 21, he's two years younger than the more famous Ronaldo, but he has already shown flashes of brilliance. Back in the slums of Lisbon, little boys now have a new hero. [Adapted from: Drum, 9 October 2008]

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QUESTIONS: 2.1 Refer to paragraph 1.

Explain what you understand by the following:

2.1.1

2.1.2

a "rags-to-riches" story (line 2) "severely traumatised" (line 6)

(2) (2)

2.2 From which country does Nani come? (1)



2.3 For which team does Nani currently play? (1) 2.4 Why did Antonia have to raise Nani and Roberto? (2) 2.5 Why did Nani pretend he was Luis Figo? (2) 2.6 Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write 'true' or

'false' and give a reason for your answer. Ronaldo began to play team soccer before Nani did.

(2)

2.7 What kind of life do you think Nani would have led had he not become a

soccer player? Quote from the passage to support your answer.

(2) [14]

TOTAL SECTION A: 30



SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 3 You are busy with a Life Orientation project on healthy living. Part of this project focuses on water as part of a healthy diet. Read the following article (TEXT C) and write down the SEVEN main points about water to use in your project. NOTE:

1. List the SEVEN points in full sentences. 2. Use your own words. 3. Number the sentences 1 to 7. 4. Write each sentence on a new line. 5. Your seven-point summary should be 70 words in length. 6. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of

your summary.

TEXT C:

WATER WORKS

Every part of the human body needs water to function properly because 75 percent of our bodies is made of water. Water helps to regulate body temperature and kidney function, it lubricates joints and helps our bodies to process fats. An average adult loses about 2,5 litres of water daily through functions including perspiration and breathing. This fluid must be replaced in order to avoid health problems such as headaches, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. We are told to drink at least two litres of water a day, but all this need not come out of a water bottle. Scientists now say that all fluids count towards your intake, including the fluid in the food you eat. The watermelon you eat may contribute as much as a cup of fluid to your water intake. The milk on your porridge counts, as does the water used to cook the porridge. Then there are the countless cups of coffee some people drink, or the cups of delicious flavoured tea, or the bottles of mineral water or iced tea that have become so popular. South Africa's tap water is still among the best in the world, especially in the cities, so cheap water is available to many people. Mineral or bottled water is also available to those who can afford it. When you feel slightly hungry, drink a glass of water as thirst is often mistaken for hunger. But be warned: drinking too much water can also be dangerous, so avoid excessive water intake. [Adapted from: My Week, 21 August 2008] TOTAL SECTION B: 10



SECTION C: LANGUAGE QUESTION 4: CARTOONS AND ADVERTISEMENTS

4.1 Read the following cartoon (TEXT D) and answer the questions that follow.

NOTE: The man in the cartoon is Hagar and his wife is Helga. TEXT D:

Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 1

QUESTIONS: 4.1.1 Refer to Frame 1. (a)

(b)

What answer is Helga expecting from Hagar? How do you know? Choose the correct answer: Hagar's mouth shows that he is … A angry. B sad. C disappointed. D satisfied.

(2) (1)

4.1.2 Refer to Frame 3.

Do you think Hagar is being honest? Give a reason for your answer.

(2)



4.2 Read the following cartoon (TEXT E) and answer the questions that follow.

NOTE: The boy in the cartoon is Calvin and Hobbes is his toy, a stuffed tiger which is his imaginary friend and playmate. The man is Calvin's father.

TEXT E:

CALVIN AND HOBBES

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 4 QUESTIONS: 4.2.1 Where did Calvin get the tyre for their swing? How do you know? (2) 4.2.2 Which word in the cartoon tells you that Calvin and Hobbes really

enjoy their swing? (1)

4.2.3 Refer to Frame 4.

Why are Calvin's father's words written in large, bold print?

(2)

4.3 Read the advertisement (TEXT F) on the next page and answer the questions

that follow.



TEXT F:



QUESTIONS:

4.3.1 The advertisement shows a man and a child carrying a refrigerator. What point is the advertiser making about the product?

(2)

4.3.2 Who is most likely to buy this product? Give a reason for your

answer. (2)

4.3.3 Why would a person want to buy a product that

(a)

(b)

is "easy to cook"? contains "Vitamins C & E, Iron, Zinc, Selenium and Calcium"?

(2) (2)

4.3.4 What is the purpose of the slogan "The Baby Feeding Experts"? (2)

4.3.5 Why has the advertiser highlighted the words "2 new flavours" in

the bottom right-hand corner of the advertisement? (2)



4.4 Read the following advertisement (TEXT G) and then answer the questions

that follow.

TEXT G:

QUESTIONS:

4.4.1 According to the advertisement, what are TWO advantages of the Pilot Frixion ball pen?

(2)

4.4.2 Why has the advertiser included a picture of the pens in the

advertisement? (2)

4.4.3 Suggest a reason why these pens are available "in eight fabulous

colours".

(2)

4.4.4 Refer to the writing in the heart-shaped drawing in the bottom right-hand corner of the advertisement. What is the purpose of showing incomplete names?

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QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE USAGE Read the article (TEXT H) below and then answer the questions that follow.

TEXT H: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

PUPILS PASS ON FOOD GARDENING SKILLS Growing one's own food, learning new skills and helping other people is a hard day's work. But this does not discourage learners from West Park School for the Disabled who, with great enthusiasm, create flourishing food gardens at their school. Carrots, cabbages, beetroot, spinach and peppers are some of the nutrient-rich vegetables they grow, and three learners from the school were keen to show a crowd of learners how it was done. Lungani Nxumalo, Jeffrey Kheswa and Lerato Langa from West Park showed learners attending the eThekwini Youth Environmental Conference, themed "Planet Earth in Our Hands", how easy it was to start food gardens that provided food for hungry children. "We develop food gardens at our school, and teach other people to do the same," said Lungani. The conference, which coincides with Arbor Week, ends with a special meeting of environmental educators.

[Adapted from: Daily News, 3 September 2008]

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5.1 Choose the correct answer from the options provided. 5.1.1 The apostrophe in the word "one's" (line 1) is used to show … A

B C D

belonging. the plural form. omission of letters. two words have been joined.

(1)

5.1.2 Explain what the following expression means:

''… flourishing food gardens …" (line 3)

(1)



5.2 Refer to lines 5 – 6 of the text.

"Carrots, cabbages, beetroot, spinach and peppers are some of the nutrient-rich vegetables they grow" The noun formed from the word 'grow' is …

A

B C D

grew. growth. grown. grows.

(1)

5.3 Refer to line 12 of the text.

"We develop food gardens at our school." Choose the correct answer: The word 'develop' is used as a/an …

A

B C D

adverb. adjective. verb. noun.

(1)

5.4 Give the singular form of the underlined words in each of the following

sentences:

5.4.1 5.4.2

"Growing one's own food, learning new skills and helping other people is a hard day's work." It is easy to create food gardens to feed hungry children.

(1) (1)

5.5 Give words opposite in meaning to the underlined words in each of the

following sentences:

5.5.1 5.5.2

"this does not discourage learners from West Park School for the Disabled" It is easy to teach gardening skills.

(1) (1)

5.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the present tense:

Three learners from the school were keen to show a crowd of pupils how it was done.

(2)



5.7 Study the following sentence:

It was easy to start food gardens that provided food for hungry children. Rewrite the sentence as a question beginning with the word Will …

(2)

5.8 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form:

We develop food gardens at our school (line 12).

(1)

5.9 In lines 12 – 13 Lungani says, 'We develop food gardens at our school, and

teach other people to do the same.' Rewrite his words in reported speech, starting with: Lungani said that …

(4)

5.10 Choose the correct word from those in brackets: 5.10.1

5.10.2

It is (easier/easiest) to start a food garden than to provide jobs. Lungani (a) (thought/taught) other people to develop (b) (there/their) own food gardens.

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QUESTION 6: EDITING The following passage (TEXT I) contains a number of deliberate errors. Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

TEXT I: 1. 2. 3. 4.

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Most parents want their children to become lawyers, not actors, as the road to fame is often littered by shattered dreams. So when Menzi Ngubane told his mother, Evelyn, he had his heart set on a carier in the courtroom he thought she'd be thrilled. Instead she said, "You're a born actor – you belong in show business." The popular Generations star, who has been playing Ngamla on the soapie for the past five years was stunned. I remember my mom saying if I became an actor the whole world would know the name Menzi Ngubane he says. His mother was right. And after working for 20 years on stage, in the movies and on the small screen he has had the best year of his life. He clinches the coveted Star of Mzansi Award earlier this year. [Adapted from: Drum, 25 September 2008]

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6.1 The spelling error in paragraph 1 has been underlined. Correct the spelling. (1) 6.2 Incorrect prepositions have been used in the following sentences. Write down

the correct prepositions.

6.2.1

6.2.2

"fame is often littered by shattered dreams" (line 2) "has been playing Ngamla on the soapie" (line 6)

(1) (1)

6.3 Provide a suitable synonym (word similar in meaning) for each of the

underlined words: "The 6.3.1 popular Generations star, who has been playing Ngamla on the soapie for the past five years was 6.3.2 stunned."

(2)



6.4 Refer to paragraph 3. 6.4.1

6.4.2

Punctuate the following sentence correctly: I remember my mom saying if I became an actor the whole world would know the name Menzi Ngubane he says. Complete the following sentence by filling in a single word: Menzi has a … of his mom saying if he became an actor the whole world would know his name.

(2) (1)

6.5 Give the plural form of "life" (line 11). (1) 6.6

Correct the tense of the verb in the following sentence. Write only the question number and the answer. 'He clinches the coveted Star of Mzansi Award earlier this year' (lines 11 – 12).

(1) [10]

TOTAL SECTION C: 60



SECTION D: LITERATURE Answer questions on ANY TWO stories from the book that you studied: EITHER STORIES SOUTH AFRICAN (QUESTIONS 7 – 10) OR FOCUS (QUESTIONS 12 – 15).

STORIES SOUTH AFRICAN – A Lennox-Short and RE Lighton Select ANY TWO stories and answer the questions based on them. Read the extracts carefully before answering the questions. QUESTION 7 Roppie – Jack Cope

Others said: 'Give him time, give him a chance.' He did not know what to do. Roppie looked up and took his time measuring the height of the ledge. 'He's going to try again,' they said. He had the instinct not to try the same place and very carefully he heaved himself forward about three lengths. There he gathered himself quite slowly, quivering like a lion arching its haunches for the charge. And he jumped. He got over this time and there was a great cheer as if a winning try had been scored in the rugby final. The sea-birds wheeled against the blue and the Xhosa coal-heavers in a black bunch laughed loudly but tensely. The last leap to the summit was the highest and there was not a man in that wide amphitheatre whose heart was not with the climber.

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7.1 Who is the person referred to in the second line of the extract? (1) 7.2 Why was this person on the scene? (2) 7.3 Quote a simile from the extract. (1) 7.4 Name TWO characteristics Roppie displayed in his attempt to get out. (2) 7.5 Give ONE word to describe the atmosphere as everybody watched Roppie. (1) 7.6 "The sea-birds wheeled against the blue …" (lines 8 – 9)

What does the blue refer to?

(1)

7.7 Which place looked like an "amphitheatre" (line 12)? (1) 7.8 What did Roppie do when he got to the top? (1)

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QUESTION 8 Michiel Oberholster – Sannie Uys

'… You won't be the first man to marry an old woman, and you won't be the last either. Think it over, there are many advantages for you in such a step.' Only once before in her life had Sienie talked so much to a human being and that was the day she stood looking at the corpse of her husband and her bitterness rose like a wave in her.

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8.1 What advantages would there be for Michiel if he married Sienie? (2) 8.2 What disadvantage would there be for him? (2) 8.3 In whom/what did Sienie usually confide? (1) 8.4 Why did Sienie ask Michiel to marry her? (1) 8.5 8.5.1

8.5.2

Who was Sienie's first husband? What happened to him?

(1) (1)

8.6 Quote a simile from the extract. (1) 8.7 What was Michiel's first reaction to Sienie's proposal? (1)

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QUESTION 9 In the Withaak's Shade – HC Bosman EXTRACT A

Then a strange thing happened. It was as though a huge cloud, shaped like an animal's head and with spots on it, had settled on top of Abjaterskop. It seemed so funny that I wanted to laugh. But I didn't. Instead, I opened my eyes a little more and felt glad to think that I was only dreaming. Because otherwise I would have had to believe that the spotted cloud on Abjaterskop was actually a leopard, and that he was gazing at my boot. Again I wanted to laugh. But then, suddenly, I knew.

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9.1 Where was Oom Schalk when the incident took place? (1) 9.2 What was he doing? (1) 9.3 Quote a simile from the extract. (1) 9.4 "But then, suddenly, I knew."

What did Oom Schalk know?

(2)

EXTRACT B

I told my story over several times before the lorry came with our letters, and, although the dozen odd men present didn't say much while I was talking, I could see that they listened to me in the same way that they listened when Krisjan Lemmer talked. And everybody knew that Krisjan Lemmer was the biggest liar in the Bushveld.

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9.5 What story did Oom Schalk tell over and over? (2) 9.6 Did the men present believe his story? Give a reason for your answer. (3)

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QUESTION 10 The Mining Engineer's Story – C Louis Leipoldt

'It's a remarkable yarn,' he went on, settling himself comfortably against the trunk of a fig tree. 'Malherbe was the President's treasurer in the old days, and he was always looking for ways and means to replenish the treasure chest. The Transvaal was very hard up, as you know, and direct taxation was anathema. But there was Government land, and some were willing to buy. A farmer who coveted some land adjoining his farm was willing to pay for it, but at his own figure, which was exactly twenty pounds. Malherbe refused to sell at that price. But President Machado came unexpectedly to Pretoria, and Malherbe went to see Oom Paul. He found the old chap on the stoep, smoking his morning pipe. ' "Sit down, man," said the President, who wasn't so old then. "Sit you down and drink a cup of coffee." ' "Thankful, President," said the Treasurer, and took the riempie-seated chair on the old man's right. They puffed their pipes in silence, looking across the street towards the west where the morning glow was still lingering on the hills, for both were early risers. ' "President," said the Treasurer. "The Portuguese governor came last night." '

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10.1 10.2

Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write 'true' or 'false' and quote no more than FOUR consecutive words (words that follow one another) to prove your answer. The Transvaal was short of money. In which province is Pretoria currently situated?

(2) (1)

10.3 Quote TWO words that the writer uses to indicate that the president was a

down-to-earth man.

(2) 10.4 10.4.1

10.4.2

From which country did President Machado come? What problem did President Machado's visit create?

(1) (2)

10.5 What was Oom Paul's full name? (1) 10.6 Who was the farmer who "coveted some land adjoining his farm"? (1)

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QUESTION 11 How Table Mountain Got Its Cloud – Ian Colvin

Hunks noticed that he limped slightly in his walk, and, as he drew nearer, that he was tall and gaunt, that he was clad in a suit of black velvet, and that he carried a large empty pipe in his hand. 'Good-day, Mynheer van Hunks,' said the stranger. 'Good-day,' replied the old pirate, gruffly. 'I come here like yourself for an occasional smoke,' the intruder continued, not in the least put out by the coldness of the welcome, 'and unfortunately today I have run out of tobacco, so I take the liberty of asking you to fill my pipe.'

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11.1 What did Mynheer van Hunks do for a living? (1) 11.2 Who was the stranger? (1) 11.3 Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write 'true' or

'false' and quote no more than FOUR consecutive words (words that follow one another) to prove your answer. Van Hunks gave the stranger a warm welcome.

(2)

11.4 Shortly after the stranger had arrived he challenged Mynheer van Hunks.

What bet did the stranger make with Mynheer van Hunks?

(2) 11.5 Complete the following by filling in ONE word in each blank space:

When Van Hunks asked the stranger what the stakes were the stranger replied: "Your (11.5.1) … against the (11.5.2) … of the world."

(2)

11.6 How did Van Hunks discover who his visitor really was? (2)

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FOCUS – a collection of short stories – compiled by R Meyer Select ANY TWO stories and answer the questions based on them. Read the extracts carefully before answering the questions. QUESTION 12 The Luncheon – W Somerset Maugham

It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarter overlooking a cemetery and I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together. She had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. I answered, thanking her, and presently I received from her another letter saying that she was passing through Paris and would like to have a chat with me; but her time was limited and the only free moment she had was on the following Thursday; she was spending the morning at the Luxembourg and would I give her a little luncheon at Foyot's afterwards? Foyot's is a restaurant at which the French senators eat and it was so far beyond my means that I had never even thought of going there. But I was flattered and I was too young to have learned to say no to a woman.

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12.1 What does the lady write to the author about? (1) 12.2 What does the lady want from the author when she visits Paris? (1) 12.3 What do you learn about Foyot's from the extract? (2) 12.4 What will the author give up for two weeks? (1) 12.5 Choose the correct answer. Write down only the question number and the

letter. The lady tells the author she …

A

B C D

always eats more than one dish. never eats anything extra. never eats more than one dish. always eats two extra dishes.

(1)

12.6 Use the given words to complete the sentence below. Write down only the

question numbers and the answers.

luncheon; plans; purpose; free; expensive; wants; money; evening The woman (12.6.1) … the (12.6.2) … with a definite (12.6.3) … in mind. All

she wants is an (12.6.4) … meal for free.

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QUESTION 13 The Voter – Chinua Achebe

Everyone knew how he spent two years as a bicycle repairer's apprentice in Port Harcourt, and had given up, of his own free will, a bright future to return to his people and guide them in these difficult times. Not that Umuofia needed a lot of guidance. The village already belonged en masse to the People's Alliance Party, and its most illustrious son, Chief the Honourable Marcus Ibe, was Minister of Culture in the outgoing government (which was pretty certain to be the incoming one as well). Nobody doubted that the Honourable Minister would be elected in his constituency. Opposition to him was like the proverbial fly trying to move a dunghill. Opposition would have been ridiculous enough coming, as it did now, from a complete nonentity. As was to have been expected Roof was in the service of the Honourable Minister for the coming elections. He had become a real expert in election campaigning at all levels – village, local government or national. He could tell the mood and temper of the electorate at any given time. For instance he had warned the minister months ago about the radical changes that had come into the thinking of Umuofia since the last national election.

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13.1 Explain why Roof is such a popular person. (1) 13.2 What comparison does the writer make to tell us how difficult it would be to go

against Marcus Ibe?

(2) 13.3 Quote ONE line to prove that Roof understands the feelings of voters very

well.

(1) 13.4 Explain how Marcus Ibe benefits from the fact that he is Minister of Culture. (2) 13.5 Give TWO reasons why the election is not free and honest. (2) 13.6 Why does Roof spend such a long time in the voting booth? (2)

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QUESTION 14 A Bekkersdal Marathon – HC Bosman

When he first applied for the position of organist in the Bekkersdal church, Billy Robertse told the meeting of deacons that he had learnt to play the organ in a cathedral in Northern Europe. Several deacons felt, then, that they could not favour his application. They said that the cathedral sounded too Papist, the way Billy Robertse described it, with a dome 300 ft high and with marble apostles. But it was lucky for Billy Robertse that he was able to mention, at the following combined meeting of elders and deacons, that he had also played the piano in a South American dance hall, of which the manager had been a Presbyterian. He asked the meeting to overlook his unfortunate past, saying that he had had a hard life, and anybody could make mistakes. In any case he had never cared much for the Romish atmosphere of the cathedral, he said, and had been happier in the dance hall.

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14.1 Choose the correct answer. Write down only the question number and the

letter. The word that will best describe the Bekkersdal Marathon is …

A

B C D

obscure. weird. unusual. simple.

(1)

14.2 Why don't the deacons like the fact that Billy Robertse learned to play the

organ in a cathedral in Northern Europe?

(1) 14.3 Why does Billy get the appointment as organist? (1) 14.4 Compare the "illnesses" of Billy and Dominee Welthagen. (2) 14.5 What is the marathon action that takes place in Bekkersdal? (1) 14.6 Use the given words to complete the sentence below. Write down only the

question numbers and the answers.

crowd; congregation; Psalm 117; Psalm 119; trance; state; dream When the (14.6.1) … sang the last line of the last verse they were in a terrible

(14.6.2) … because they had been singing the whole of (14.6.3) … . To this day they think it was the sudden silence after the singing that brought Dominee Welthagen out of his (14.6.4) … .

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QUESTION 15 Plymouth – Mervin Woodrow

All the way west beneath the southern slopes of the Zoutpansberg, past Mara and Schoemansdal, past Happy Rest School, through the single and main street of Vivo, right past the post office and then north with the sheer mass of Blouberg rising ahead. A few miles more and then a sharp turn to the east into the Salt Pan road, with its baobabs, dry grey bush, white limestone outcrops and the pink sand and gravel of the corrugated course home. Two scraggy stray Zoutpansberg donkeys wandered idly across the road, but they were far ahead and safely in the bush before the Plymouth crossed their path. As he approached the familiar turnoff to Grootbomen, Kerneels began to feel the pride of achievement welling up within him. He felt young again, level pegging with twenty year olds. He smiled in anticipation of their amazement. Kerneels and his shiny Plymouth. He would show them. Of course, he would receive their acclaim modestly. A commonplace, this car and driving business. Really very easy, actually. And quite fun. Then, like a mule kick on the head, bludgeoning his euphoria, a horrible thought struck him.

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15.1 Why does Kerneels feel left out? (2)

15.2 Do you think Kerneels buys the Plymouth because he really wants to?

Answer YES or NO and substantiate your answer.

(2)

15.3 Who shows Kerneels how to drive? (1)

15.4 Where is Kerneels driving to in this extract? Quote ONE word from the extract to prove your answer.

(2)

15.5 Read the following quote from the extract: "he would receive their acclaim

modestly".

15.5.1 Whose applause would Kerneels receive? (1) 15.5.2 Why would he receive it in a humble way? (1)

15.6 What is the horrible thought that strikes Kerneels at the end of the extract? (1) [10]

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QUESTION 16 The Jackal – Hannah Browne

She got up at the first of dawn as usual, washed in the waskom with water

from her mother's old ewer, leaving the water to be added to the other used water in the kitchen bucket for the pigs. She combed her long straight hair in front of the mottled mirror on the wash stand, bending slightly as she did so. She went quietly through her son's room to the kitchen and lit the fire that had been made up the night before. It was only after the few nights when they had sat in front of the glowing stove until late that she had to scrape out the ashes and make up the fire in the morning. She believed in being prepared for the unexpected. She warmed her thin hands by folding them around the huge kettle over the cackling fire, taking them away only when it became too hot. She stirred the mealiemeal into a small pot of boiling water for their breakfast putu pap. Then she made coffee and took the boy's enamel mug through to him, waking him with a soft 'Morning Klasie, here's your coffee.' He sat up rubbing his eyes, his face rosy with sleep. Ah, how she loved him, how she craved to press his sleep-warm body to hers and comfort him, but he had grown away from her these past months and it would only embarrass both of them.

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16.1 What is the main problem the widow has to cope with? (1)

16.2 Quote TWO phrases from the first five lines to prove that they are poor. (2)

16.3 Why is it a difficult time in the relationship of this mother and son? (2)

16.4 What inner conflict does the boy have when he comes upon the three cubs? (2)

16.5 Do you think the boy learns a life lesson in this story? Answer YES or NO

and substantiate your answer.

(3) [10]

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