DISTRICT : SEKHUKHUNE SOUTH

SUBJECT : LIFE ORIENTATION

GRADE : 07
COMMON TASK : 2024
DURATION : 1hr
MARKS : 70

INSTRUCTIONS
-This paper is consists of three sections (A, B and C)
- Section A (all questions are compulsory)
- Section B (all questions are compulsory)
-Section C (only two questions must be answered)
- Read all instructions carefully
-Write neatly and legibly
- Number all your questions correctly

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SECTION A
Question 01

1. Match the words in Column A with the correct explanations in Column B

fill in the correct letter only next to the number given below in the table.

Column A Column B
1.1. Dignity A. Related to work
1.2. Avoid B. Code of behaviour, moral standards
1.3. Role C. The part you play in a relationship
1.4. Courteous D. Respect
1.5. Values E. Making something smaller or less intense
1.6. Interviewee F. Keeping away from something or someone
1.7. Vocational G. Natural skill with one’s hand mind or even
feet
1.8. Abuse H. Person being interviewed
1.9. Reduce I. Polite especially in a formal way
1.10. Artistic J. To hurt or injure physically or emotionally

1X10=10

Question 02

2. State whether the following statements are true or false. Write only true
or false next to the correct number below e.g. 1.C

2.1. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional or verbal or any combination of

these.
2.2. Good communication skills mean good speaking skills.
2.3. A temple is a building devoted to the worship of God or gods.
2.4. Being artistic means having a natural skill with one’s hands, mind or even
feet.
2.5. A career field is not a job.
1X5=5

Question 03

3. Complete the following paragraph by filling the missing words provided

within brackets. (tradition, indigenous, caption, roller, six)

3.1. _________games are your link to your ancestors, history 3.2. ________
and heritage. Let us learn about Dibeke. Dibeke is a running ball game
where each team has 3.3. ________ players. Each team has a 3.4.
_______ and a scorekeeper. The scorekeeper counts the runs of each
player and of each team. Teams turns to be the attackers or the
defenders. One of the defenders is the 3.5. ________of the ball. At the
same time an attacker is the kicker.
1X5=5

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Question 04

Read the story about SARAH and answer the following questions.

Last year when Sarah was 12, she would often spend time with Samuel and his
friends playing soccer. One day, one of her girlfriends told her that she should stop
playing with the boys. She said that people were saying that if Sarah keeps hanging
out with those boys she is going to get pregnant. Sarah worries about her reputation
so she stops playing with Samuel and his friends.

Sarah is a good student and she hopes to be a doctor one day. One day she talks
about her dreams of being a doctor with her mother while a neighbour was visiting.
The neighbour commented that Sarah should think about being a nurse, instead of a
doctor. The neighbour said that becoming a doctor would take too much time and
would make it harder for Sarah to get married and have children.

4.1. Which advise/opinion did Sarah receive about how to be a girl? (1)

4.2. How did Sarah feel about these advises/opinions? (1)

4.3. Do you think if Sarah was a boy, the neighbour would have said the same thing?

Why or why not? (1)

4.4. If you were Sarah’s friend, what would you advise her to do? (2)

5
Total Marks=25

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SECTION B
Question 06

4.

4.1. In one sentence explain the following rights as outlined by the Bill of Rights
4.1.1. My right to life
4.1.2. My right to Education
4.1.3. My right to parental protection and care
4.1.4. My right to freedom of Expression
4.1.5. My right to citizenship
2x5=10

Question 06

5. Dealing with Abuse in different contexts

5.1. Define the concept Abuse. [02]

5.2. List and Explain one type of abuse you know. [02]
5.3. List two effects of abuse. [02]
5.4. Mention two consequences of what victims of abuse can go through. [02]
5.5. Mention two ways in which you can prevent getting into risky situations.
[02]
2X5=10
Question 07

6.

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 6.1. Explain the concept communication or to communicate. [02]
6.2. List two ways in which messages are shared that you think are healthy for
relationship (ingredients). [02]
6.3. Mention one helpline you can use when you are in threatening situation.
[01]
1X5=5
Total Mark=25

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SECTION C
Question 08

7. It is difficult to choose a career when there are hundreds of different

types of jobs available, so many that it is hard to keep up with them all.

7.1. In which grade are learners required to know which stream to take in
Further Education and Training (FET). [01]
7.2. List two jobs you are interesting in when you are grown up. [02]
7.3. List three things you are good in doing. [03]
7.4. List two subjects you are good at in your class. [02]
7.5. In one sentence describe or explain your personality. [02]
1X10=10

Question 09

8.

8.1. Select one job in which you are interest at the moment. [01]
8.2. Briefly describe the job (in two sentence). [02]
8.3. Explain how it matches your interest abilities and personality. [02]
8.4. Name the qualifications needed for the job. [02]
8.5. Where could you study for the job? [02]
8.6. How long does it take generally before you are qualified for the job? [01]

1X10=10

Question 10

9. TURNING CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

Lwazi wasn’t happy when he saw the challenges he faced, but he was
determined not to give up. He worked out how he could change challenges
into opportunities.

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Challenges Becomes an Opportunity (what
need to be done)
9.1. I need to maintain high marks at
school to qualify to study.
9.2. I need to prove that I am artistic
and creative.
9.3. I use a wheelchair so I may have
difficulty visiting the buildings that
I design.
9.4. I need money or a bursary to be
able to study at university.
9.5. I need to enter the health
profession.

2X5=10
TOTAL =70

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