NATIONAL

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GRADE 11

NOVEMBER 2020

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3

EXEMPLAR

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2½ hours

This question paper consists of 7 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

SECTION A: Essay (50)

SECTION B: Longer Transactional Text (30)
SECTION C: Shorter Transactional Text (20)

2. Answer ONE question from EACH section.

3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed.

4. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

5. You must plan (e.g. using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.),
edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text.

6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line

through all planning.

7. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:

 80 minutes on SECTION A
 40 minutes on SECTION B
 30 minutes on SECTION C

8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

9. Give each response a suitable title/heading.

10. Do NOT consider the title/heading when doing a word count.

11. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: ESSAY

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,
for example 1.1 An experience that taught me my parent/parents was/were
right.
 Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.
 Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

1.1 An experience that taught me my parent/parents was/were right. [50]

1.2 Appearances can be misleading. [50]

1.3 A mother is the most creative person. [50]

1.4 Focus! [50]

1.5 ‘Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who
prepare for it [tomorrow] today.’ – Malcolm X [50]

1.6 My past does not define me. [50]

1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that
comes to mind. Write the question number (1.7.1 OR 1.7.2) and give your
essay a suitable title.

NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you
have chosen.

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1.7.1

[Source: Photo essays pin interest] [50]

OR

1.7.2

[Source: Photo essays pin interest] [50]

TOTAL SECTION A: 50

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SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

QUESTION 2

 Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing texts.

 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 approximately 40 minutes on this section.

2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER

Your mother/father/parent is celebrating his/her 50th birthday. You and your

siblings are planning a surprise celebration, but you are not sure how to make
the occasion really memorable.

Write a letter to your best friend, whose mother is very good at planning, and
ask for advice. [30]

2.2 OBITUARY

A young man/woman whom you knew very well has died tragically during a
protest march in your community. His/Her family has asked you to write his/her
obituary.

Write out the obituary. You must also pay tribute to him/her. [30]

2.3 REVIEW

A new fast food restaurant has opened for business at your local garage. You
and a few friends have visited the restaurant and have enjoyed a meal there.

Write a review of your visit to the fast food restaurant. [30]

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2.4 DIALOGUE

Your parent’s friend visited your home. Your father asked you to take him/her
home in his car. On your way back home, you had a minor accident. You had
to inform your father about the accident.

Write out the conversation that took place between yourself and your father.

NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30]

TOTAL SECTION B: 30

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QUESTION 3: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

 Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional 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. INVITATION CARD.
 Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

3.1 INVITATION CARD

Your local rugby/soccer/netball club is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The club
plans to have a tournament to celebrate this important occasion. You have
been asked to send out an invitation to all the local rugby/soccer/netball clubs
to participate in the tournament.

Write out the invitation.

NOTE: No marks are awarded for drawings and illustrations. [20]

3.2 DIARY ENTRIES

You were experiencing sleepless nights due to a severe toothache.

An appointment was made for you at a dentist.

Write TWO diary entries in which you express how you felt BEFORE and
AFTER you visited the dentist. [20]

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

Your family has a small business which manufactures a certain product. Your
father/mother has asked for your help in writing a set of instructions on how to
use the product appropriately.

Write out a set of instructions on how to use and care for the product. [20]

TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 100

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