SEKHUKHUNE EDUCATION DISTRICT

AUGUST 2019

ENGLISH FAL PAPER 1

GRADE 10: TASK 10

MARKS: 80

TIME: 2 HOURS

This question paper consists of 11 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (30 marks)

SECTION B: SUMMARY (10 marks)

SECTION C: LANGUAGE (40 marks)

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Read ALL the instructions carefully

4. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

5. Leave a line after each answer.

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

7. For multiple-choice questions, write only the letter (A – D) next to the question
number.

8. Use the following time frame as a guideline:

SECTION A: 50 minutes

SECTION B: 20 minutes

SECTION C: 50 minutes

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read the (TEXT A) and (TEXT B) and answer the set questions.

TEXT A

LIFE ACCORDING TO ZODWA WABANTU: BY FUNDISWA NKWANYANA

Tough times don’t last. Love or hate her, this prominent celebrity has carved out a
successful career for herself. Zodwa Wabantu gets paid to show off her sexy dance
moves, and is loved ad celebrated for being unapologetically herself. “I’m proud of
the life that I have created for myself despite having a tough childhood,” she says.
The death of her mother when she was 11 changed her life forever because she was
ill-treated by the people that she trusted. “I was forced to hustle, and I was exposed
to the good and bad sides of township life from a young age. That was hard on me,”
she recalls. At 16, she got tired of being mistreated by her relatives, who would make
her do chores until late at night. She moved out of her Soweto home and went to live
with friends while finding her feet. In 2014, the debt collecting company she was
working for offered her a chance to move to its branch in Durban. Her life then took
an interesting turn. The move changed her life, and the tough times came to an end.

Let the good times roll. Zodwa Wabantu’s traumatic childhood left her feeling
broken and empty. And in an effort to heal and forget about her problems, she
frequented clubs and parties in Umlazi where she had fun socialising, drinking and
dancing. “I met people who wanted more from life at these parties, and that inspired
me to do the same,” she says. In 2016, a video of her dancing at Eyadini Lounge
went viral on social media, resulting in her gaining popularity. “Eyadini will always
have a special place in my heart beacause that is where my career as an entertainer
started.” She danced her way into many people’s hearts. That resulted in getting
booked for MC gigs and to dance at concerts and clubs.

Township life. Although Zodwa Wabantu now lives in Malvern, a suburb in Durban,
she spends a lot of time in Umlazi with friends. She is also a supporter of the local
business. “I get my hair washed in a small container salon and buy groceries at the
Umlazi plaza,” she says proudly. The relentless spirit of township residents also
motivates her. “I’m inspired by their entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to do what
it takes to put bread on the table.” Crime is a harsh reality in townships, and she
hopes that the community will focus on loving and supporting each other instead.

Lesson learnt. Zodwa Wabantu has used her knowledge about township life to
entertain people and carve out a successful career. “Township life taught me to
figure things out, hustle and use what you can to be successful.”

Adapted from: BONA, August 2019

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1.1. Refer to paragraph 1

1.1.1. Quote a word from the passage that shows that Zodwa was abused while

growing up. (1)

1.1.2. What is Zodwa doing for a living? (1)

1.1.3. How do we know that Zodwa had a tough childhood? (1)

1.1.4. Where does Zodwa originally come from? (1)

1.1.5. How did she find herself in Durban? (1)

1.1.6. What decision would you have taken if you had been in the same situation as

Zodwa? (2)

1.2. Refer to paragraph 2

1.2.1. Identify the figure of speech used in this line

“She danced her way into many people’s hearts” (2)

1.2.2. Using your own words, explain how Zodwa became a well-known celebrity. (2)

1.2.3. Mention two things that Zodwa does in clubs and parties. (2)

1.2.4. Do you agree with the way Zodwa has dealt with her problems?.

Write Yes or No and then discuss your view. (2)

1.3. Refer to paragraph 3

1.3.1. Zodwa still visits townships more often even if she lives in a suburb. What

does that tell us about her character. (2)

1.3.2. How do you know, as a reader that Zodwa support local business? (2)

1.3.3. What do you think can be the effects or results if celebrities support local

business? (2)

1.4. Refer to paragraph 4

1.4.1. Choose the correct answer. Write only the symbol of the correct answer.

The word ‘hustle’ means…

A to steal from other people

B to dance

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C to push one’s way

D to fight for one’s right. (1)

1.4.2. Refer to the whole passage.

Being an orphan can either break or build you. Discuss your view in relation to the
life portrayed by Zodwa in the passage. (2)

TEXT B

Provincial election results 2014

SOURCE: CITY PRESS 31 MARCH 2019

3.1. How many valid votes were cast? (1)

3.2. Which party won the elections? Motivate your answer (2)

3.3. What does the acronym (EFF) stand for? (1)

3.4. Refer to both the table and the map

What is the table all about and in which province did the elections take place? (2)

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILD THE RIGHT WAY

Read (TEXT C) below and list SEVEN healthy and effective methods in which
parents can discipline their children

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

4. Write only ONE POINT per sentence

5. Use your own words as far as possible

6. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your
summary

TEXT C

Discipline your child the right way

Teaching discipline is challenging, and correcting a child angrily might have a long-
term negative impact on them. You need to match your discipline strategy with your
child’s age. Using one approach throughout the different development stages will not
work.

Between the ages of 1 – 5 your child is starting to distinguish between right and
wrong, and they will push boundaries to see how you will react. Praise and reward
good behaviour to discourage bad behaviour.

Disobediences and tantrums are common at this stage and part of their growth.
Listen to your child’s concerns, and show empathy before reprimanding them
because they need to know that you understand how they feel. At this stage, your
child does not fully understand most rules. Speak simple terms.

From 6 – 12 years, children are likely to talk back when getting reprimanded. Remain
calm, and don’t yell or embarrass them in front of others. Teach consequences, and
if your child does something wrong, let them deal with the repercussions as soon as
it happens.

Take away privileges or items that they value, but don’t cut them off or isolate them
completely. You can take away their electronics or limit time spent with friends.

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Lastly, pick your battles because not everything is worth your time and energy.

Adapted from BONA, August 2019

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

SECTION C: LANGUAGE

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

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

TEXT D

FUNERAL/LEGAL/LIFE/HEALTH
H

SOURCE: DAILY SUN 6 AUGUST 2019

3.1. What is being advertised and who is the advertiser? (2)

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3.2. What other services can be provided by the advertiser. (3)

3.3. Who is the targeted group of the advertisement? (1)

3.4. Mention TWO techniques used by the advertiser to attract the reader’s attention.
(2)

3.5. Mention TWO ways on how a reader can get hold of the advertiser. (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CATOON

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions

TEXT E

NOTE: In this cartoon, Andy is the man in the striped jersey and Chalkie is his
friend.

4.1 Refer to frame 1.

4.1.1 Identify the sport that Andy and Chalkie are talking about. (1)

4.1.2 Give TWO reasons for your answer to QUESTION 4.1.1. (2)

4.2 Refer to frame 1.

4.2.1 Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence:

Andy's feeling towards Chalkie is one of …

A affection.
B despair.
C jealousy.
D anger. (1)
4.2.2 Give a reason for your answer to QUESTION 4.2.1. (1)

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4.2.3 How do Chalkie's body language AND facial expression support his words? (2)

4.3 Do you think Chalkie's apology has had any effect on Andy throughout the
cartoon? Give TWO reasons for your answer. (2)

4.4 Refer to frame 2.

Why is the word STOP written in bold capital letters? (1)

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QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

5.1. Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has the same deliberate errors, and
answer the set questions

TEXT F

Although it has failed to build proper toilets or classrooms at a primary school in the
Eastern Cape, the provinsial education department managed to pay a company
R250 000 for an old shipping container.

Noxolo Lugayeni, the chairperson of the SGB at Upper Mvenyane Senior Primary
Schoolin Cedarville, near kokstad, said a representative from the company
outconnect arrived in the middle of the night to deliver a rusty shipping container to
be used as a mobile kitchen, and spray-painted it.

“I was there when they painted the container at around 23pm. The principal, who only
saw it in the next day, could not believe it when we told her that these people spray-
painted it the previous night. It had a lot of rust, especially outside. You could see it
was not a new container. One then wonder why it is so expensive,” Lugayeni said.

She said that, when the education department’s school nutrition programme called
the principal to tell her the school would get a kitchen, they were “delighted”.
SOURCE: CITY PRESS 31 MARCH 2019

5.1.1. Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences. Write down
ONLY the question numbers and the words you have corrected.

(a) Provinsial education department managed to pay R250 000. (1)

(b) A representative from the company outconnect arrived in the middle of the night
to deliver a kitchen. (1)

(c) I was there when they painted the container at around 23pm. (1)

(d) One then wonder why it is so expensive. (1)

5.1.2. Write down the antonym (word different in meaning) of underlined word

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 It has failed to build proper toilets. (1)

5.1.3. Give the synonym of the underlined word.

They were delighted. (1)

5.1.4. Write down the following abbreviation in full: SGB.

Noxolo Lugayeni is the chairperson of the SGB at Upper Mvenyane Primary

School. (1)

5.1.5. Rewrite the following sentence in the plural

It has failed to build proper toilets or classrooms. (2)

5.1.6. Rewrite the following sentence in a reported speech.

She said, “We called the principal to tell her that the school would get a
kitchen. (2)

5.1.7. Rewrite in the passive voice.

The department paid the company R250 000. (1)

5.1.8. Write R250 000 in words. (1)

5.2. Study the text (TEXT G) below and answer the questions

TEXT G

SOURCE: BONA, August 2019

5.2.1. Write the following contraction in full.

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 You’re next. (1)

5.2.2. Rewrite the following sentence in the simple present tense.

We had great events in Joburg and Durban. (1)

5.2.3. Can’t wait to see you in Monti!

Name the underlined punctuation mark in the above sentence. (1)

5.2.4. Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form.

Driving in the bush is an adventure. (1)

5.2.5. Write one word to replace the words in brackets.

(Car drivers) are excited for events in Durban and Joburg. (1)

5.2.6. Provide the correct degree of comparison in the following sentence:

The Gals Garage always gives the (good) motoring advice than any other. (1)

5.2.7. Give the correct form of the word in brackets.

The adventure is brought to you in (partner) with Driving in Heels and Isizu

South Africa. (1)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 40

GRAND TOTAL: 80

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