Wynberg Boys’ High School

Grade: 11 English Home Language Date: 9 November 2016

Time: 2 hrs Paper 1 - Task 11 Marks: 70

Examiner: C. Kendal / N. Veitch Moderator: J. De Mink

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATIONRead through these instructions carefully

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:SECTION A: Comprehension (30)SECTION B: Summary (10)SECTION C: Language in context (30)

2. Read ALL the instructions carefully.

3. Answer ALL the questions.

4. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

5. Rule off after each section.

6. Leave a line after EACH answer.

7. Number the answers correctly, according to the numbering system used inthis question paper.

8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

9. Use the following time frames as a guideline:SECTION A: 50 minutesSECTION B: 25 minutesSECTION C: 45 minutes

10.Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION AQUESTION ONE: COMPPREHENSIONRead through the texts below and answer the questions set on them

TEXT A1

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Recent protest action on UCT’s campus and on a nation-wide scale has drawn attention to the critical issues affecting the higher education arena and the country. What started in early 2015 at UCT with calls for the removal of the Rhodes statue has mushroomed to include demonstrations to end rising student fees, the outsourcing of workers, police brutality and patriarchal practices on campus.

In subsequent meetings, many students held placards on the Jammie Steps and the plaza calling for engagement and dialogue to resolve what had become an impasse between university authorities and student protesters. The latter group seemed at times to receive the support of persons with little or no connection with any programme of teaching or learning at the university. The bona fide students amongst them led the call to shut the university down in their demand for free higher education.

Two UCT office-bearers, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Anwar Mall and Mr Sipho Pityana, Chairman of Council, described the consequences of continuing student protest action as ‘dire for the university’s future.’ The former said there could be no justification for closing UCT and therefore wasting a year of study for thousands of students, most of whom were desperate to continue their programme and so conclude the 2016 academic year.

Mr Pityana declared that institutions of higher learning in South Africa, such as UCT, were the people’s inheritance, their assets and belonged to them, not those of the apartheid system, nor the colonisers. They had to be protected in every legal way for the benefit of all South Africans. Those bent on their destruction were attacking a priceless national asset.

Management, Mr Pityana went on to say, had a legal obligation to safeguard all at the university but that, at such a centre of learning and intellectual discourse, it was very undesirable to have such a highly visible security presence as had been the case for the previous couple of weeks. He appealed to all that in the rules of engagement agreed upon, they undertook to be peaceful and to discourage any form of confrontation. Furthermore, Mr Pityana committed that further dealing between university and student protesters should be aided by a credible, neutral and mutually acceptable person, until satisfactory solutions could be found.

Dr Max Price, UCT’s principal, added his voice to the appeals for reasonable behaviour on the part of all players. Not returning to classes on 3rd October, he said, would make finishing the 2016 academic year well-nigh impossible. Ironically, poor students would suffer the most because they would be unable to return to complete their final semester, step into bursary job contracts or to support their families. UCT would be unable to accept a new cohort of first-year students

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if the current group had not finished their year of study.If certain individuals who are interdicted or expelled continue to support violence or continue destroying university property as a legitimate form of campus protest, they would not be allowed to take part in any sort of restorative justice such as the university was proposing, nor would they be allowed to return to UCT.

In conclusion, Dr Price warned the students against sacrificing their futures, their country or the future of higher education in South Africa. Instead, he invited them to return to UCT and play their part in the process of building bridges and democratic negotiation.

(Adapted from UCT News)

TEXT B

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Answer the following questions on TEXT A in your own words and in full sentences unless otherwise stated.

Refer to paragraph 11.1. Which words indicate that the unrest was not confined to the

UCT campus? (1)

1.2. Is the word ‘mushroomed’ effective within the context it is used here? Justify your answer.

(2)

Refer to paragraph 2

1.3. Provide a synonym for the word ‘impasse.’ (1)

1.4. “The latter group seemed at times to receive the support of persons with little or no connection with any programme of teaching or learning at the university.”

The tone of this sentence could best be described as a. condescendingb. disparaging c. sanctimoniousd. sarcastic

Justify your choice

(2)

Refer to paragraph 3

1.5. Suggest one way in which continuing student protests could be “dire”.

(1)

Refer to paragraph 4

1.6. Do you agree with the argument that Mr Pityana is making in this paragraph? Bearing the rest of the passage in mind, say why you do, or do not agree.

(3)

Refer to paragraph 5

1.7. Give a single word to describe someone who resolves two parties who are at loggerheads with each other.

(1)

1.8. Why would it be “undesirable to have such a highly visible security presence” on campus?

(1)

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Refer to paragraph 6

1.9. Explain the use of the word ‘ironically’ in this context. (2)

Refer to paragraph 7

1.10. Comment critically on the use of climax in this paragraph (2)

Refer to the whole passage

1.11. Do you think this article has a bias? Substantiate your answer. (3)

1.12. The title of this article has deliberately been left out. Create your own title which reflects the essence of the article.

(1)

Answer the following questions set on TEXT B in your own words and in full sentences unless otherwise stated.

/20/Refer to Text B

1.13. “Now we don’t have to worry about any of those problems here!”1.13.1. To what is the word “ those” referring ?

1.13.2. Explain the irony behind the words.

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1.14. Suggest a reason why the cartoonist chose to put the media man in the cartoon.

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1.15 Do you think the cartoon is biased? Justify your answer. (2)/6/

Refer to both texts

1.16. Show how the cartoon (Text B) supports the information in the article (Text A)

(4)

/4/TOTAL NUMBER OF MARKS [30]

SECTION B: SUMMARY

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QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS

INSTRUCTIONSThe recent unrest at universities around the country has left many people wondering about the future of university study and what they might do if that avenue of study is closed to them.

The article below offers some suggestions of how to succeed without a university education. In a summary, suggest the six ways offered to succeed without a university education.

Your summary must be in ONE, FLUENT paragraph. Provide a title of no more than SEVEN words. You paragraph must not exceed 80 words, including the

title. Indicate the number of words used. Marks will be awarded for language and style. Do not lift words directly from the passage.

(10)

TEXT C

What do Coco Chanel, Steve Jobs, Oprah and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? Not one of them finished their university education.

While the road to success without a university degree is not easy, it's a path followed by some of the most successful people in history. Given the unpredictable path of university education in South Africa, here are six ways to achieve your career goals without stepping into a lecture room.

You can learn virtually anything you want from doing a simple Google search or spending time reading up on industry journals, blogs, books and magazines. Start contributing to these forums yourself. You can also take free classes from websites like Harvard Open Courses, Coursera and Open Yale Courses.

Invest your time in gaining as much experience as possible, and build an outstanding portfolio. Schedule job shadows with professionals and attend conferences in your chosen field. You could even start a small business venture and build clientele.

Cultivate in-demand skills. The most popular soft skills employers look for in candidates include a strong work ethic, dependability, a positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure. The best way to master

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these soft skills is through experience.

One of the secrets to building a successful career is to assemble a team of mentors who will help you along your journey. Connect with people who are in the position in which you want to be, learn their secrets and follow their wisdom.

There’s no doubt there will be low points in your career. To overcome this, you must have tenacity and passion to keep moving forward. When you’re feeling down, create a list of your accomplishments, positive experiences and goals you have for the future.

If you’re looking for a more creative career path, you can start a business, become a blogger, open a restaurant, work as a graphic designer or work as a freelance writer. For these professions, a strong portfolio of work will help show potential employers and clients what you're capable of. Whatever your passions and goals are, find a path that fits your needs.

(Adapted from 6 Ways To Succeed Without A College Degree

http://mashable.com/2015/01/10/succeed-without-college-degree/#tLsBUWluIOqY)

TOTAL NUMBER OF MARKS FOR SECTION B = 10

SECTION C: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS

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QUESTION 3: ANALYSING ADVERTISING

Study the advertisement below (TEXT D) and answer the set questions

TEXT D

Refer to TEXT D

3.1. What product (not the name) is being advertised in Text D? (1)

3.2. Substantiate your answer in 3.1. by referring to TWO visual clues in the advertisement.

(2)

3.3. Comment critically on the text in the advertisement. (2)

/5/Refer to TEXT E (NEXT PAGE)

3.4. Supply one item of evidence from the advertisement which proves this is an online advertisement.

(1)

3.5. Analyse the use of fonts in the advertisement. (2)

3.6. Do you think the image in the advertisement enhances the advertisement or not? Substantiate your answer.

(2)

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TEXT E

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QUESTION 4: VISUAL LITERACY

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Study TEXT F and answer the set questions.

TEXT F

Refer to TEXT F

4.1. Text F is an example of satire. Describe two aspects of satire in the cartoon.

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4.2. Comment on the diction in the cartoon. (2)

4.3. Consider the body language of Moses in frame 4. How is his militant stance portrayed visually?

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TEXT G

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FRAME 1 FRAME 2

FRAME 3 FRAME 4

Refer to TEXT G

4.4. Choose one example of a play on words in the cartoon and explain it.

(2)

4.5. Does this cartoon present a bias? Explain your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 5: EDITING AND LANGUAGE USAGE

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Read through TEXT H and answer the set questions

TEXT H1. “Are you boys deaf!?” shouted the innate teacher. “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told

you a million times to be quiet while the orals are going on!”

2. Waiting for the storm to slowly die down, the class eventually busied themselves with there bags.

3. “Those boys responsible for the papers on the floor must immediately pick them up at once.”

4. The attitude of the Grade 10s and the Grade 11s are really poor this year and, to prove it ourselves, we watched them coming noisily through a crack in the door into the next classroom.

5.1. Correct a malapropism in the extract. (1)

5.2. Correct the error of style in the second sentence. (1)

5.3. Refer to paragraph 25.3.1. Correct the spelling error.

5.3.2. Is this sentence simple, complex or compound?

5.3.3. Correct the split infinitive. You need only write down the part of the sentence which is affected by your change.

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5.4. Rewrite paragraph 3 in the PASSIVE VOICE. (2)

5.5 Correct the error of concord in paragraph 4. (1)

5.6. Rewrite the final sentence, removing the ambiguity. (1)

5.7. Identify an example of redundancy in the text. (1)

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SECTION A = 30 MARKSSECTION B = 10 MARKSSECTION C = 10+10+10 MARKS

TOTAL NUMBER OF MARKS = 70

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