CAPRICORN SOUTH DISTRICT

GRADE 10

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

TASK 3: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT

01 MARCH 2023

MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 HOURS

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This question paper consists of 13 pages including the cover page.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

SECTION A: Comprehension (30)

SECTION B: Summary (10)
SECTION C: Language (40)

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 correctly 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 in the ANSWER BOOK.

8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

9. Use the following time frame as a guideline:

SECTION A: 50 minutes
SECTION B: 20 minutes
SECTION C: 50 minutes

10. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.

TEXT A

FOR THE LOVE OF READING

1 Zimkhita Mlanzeli, newest member of the *FunDza Literacy Trust shares

her story. I went to Jingqi Village, not knowing what to expect. I went to
give a two-day reading and writing course to an unknown audience. I went
armed with information, ready to teach but I came out a student.

The chief of Jingqi had heard that people who wanted to promote literacy 5
2 were coming to his village. Being a wise man, the chief believed that
education meant empowerment and that meant a better way of living for
the community. That was why he asked his right-hand man to mobilise
the community and get a team of volunteers who would be trained to run
reading clubs in different villages in the area. 10

I stayed an hour's drive away from Jingqi and had to travel on the harsh,
dirt roads of the Eastern Cape to get there. There is only one high school
in Jingqi and seven primary schools which are extremely far from each
3 other in the surrounding villages. The schools have no facilities and no
computers. Internet access is a luxury that only a few have via their 15
cell phones. The library of the high school is in bad shape.

On the first day I spoke to the children and found that they were hungry
for information. They said they did not read because their books were from
the dinosaur age and they found nothing relevant in them. They have no
access to the library as the teacher who is responsible for it, 20
4 keeps it locked.

Imagine their joy when I arrived with a box full of relevant, funky novels
written for teenagers! Not only are the books written in simple English, but
they address issues that challenge many teenagers. It is easy to relate to
the teenage characters in the books. 25

5 The group of fifteen volunteers are amazing people. Six of the women had
walked long distances to get to Jingqi because of their belief. All they had
were the word of the village chief and the hope that he had called them
for a fruitful purpose. So, against the harsh words of their families, the
ridicule of their neighbours and the 28 ºC blazing country sun, 30
they had come in search of a better future.
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 I have never seen such passion and love for reading as I saw on the faces
of the people of that area. If the love for reading can transform a
community so much, imagine how it could change our country!

Since my trip, I have tried to capture my experience in Jingqi, 35

but I cannot get beyond the first line. I am a writer by profession, but I
cannot find the right words to express my feelings. I left Jingqi a new
7 person, with a refreshed passion for growing a community of readers. I
will reach greater heights because of the people I worked with and our
wonderful sponsors who support the improvement of literacy in 40
South Africa.
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[Source: http://www.fundza.co.za]
Glossary:
*FunDza Literacy Trust: a non-profit organisation that aims to get young
South African adults to enjoy reading and develop their writing talent.

1.1 Refer to paragraph 1.

Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. Give a

reason to support your answer.

When Zimkhita Mlanzeli went to Jingqi, she knew exactly what she
would find there. (1)

1.2 Refer to paragraph 2.

What does the word 'literacy' (line 6) mean in the context of the
passage? (2)

1.3.1 In which South African province is the village of Jingqi? (1)

1.3.2 What does Zimkhita mean when she says the library 'is in bad shape'
(line 16)? (2)

1.4 Choose words/numbers from the list to complete the sentence below it.
Write only the question number and the answer in your ANSWER BOOK.

28; run; divide; 15; fund

Zimkhita worked with (a) ........ volunteers whom she trained to (b) .........
reading clubs in their villages. (2)

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1.5 Refer to paragraph 4.
Why did Zimkhita speak to the children on the first day she arrived in
Jingqi? (2)
1.6 Choose the correct answer from the list below. Write only the letter (A–D) next to
the question number

The children from the school in Jingqi claimed they did not read because
the library ...
A did not have any books.
B had closed down.
C only had outdated books.
D only had books about dinosaurs. (1)
1.7 Refer to paragraph 5.
Give TWO examples of the kind of teenage issues that were probably
addressed in the books that Zimkhita brought for the children. (2)

1.8 Refer to paragraph 6.

Six of the volunteers suffered harsh conditions to follow their dream.
Do you think it is worth the effort to go to such lengths to fulfil a dream?
Give a reason for your answer. (2)

1.9 Match the persons listed in COLUMN A with their characteristics

mentioned in COLUMN B. Write only the question number (1.9.1–1.9.3)
and the characteristic (A–D).

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.9.1 Chief A eager for knowledge.

1.9.2 Children B belief in a good cause.

1.9.3 Volunteers C keen to give funds.

D vision for a better future.

(3 x 1) (3)

1.10 Refer to paragraph 7.

What does Zimkhita mean when she says that the love of reading can change
our country? (2)

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1.11 Refer to paragraph 8.
Choose the correct answer from the list below. Write only the letter
(A–D) next to the question number.

Zimkhita mentions that she is a 'writer by profession' to emphasise that

she is ..... (2)
A qualified to present writing courses.
B passionate about developing writing courses.
C cleverer than the teachers in Jingqi.
D overwhelmed by her experience in Jingqi.

1.12 Zimkhita says that when she left Jingqi, she was 'a new person'
(line 37).

Describe ONE lesson that you think she learned because of her
experience in the village. (2)

TEXT B
Study the following visual text and answer the questions that follow.

[Source: www.wordpress.com, accessed on 10 April 2018]

1.13 Why is the word “reading” written in bold? (2)

1.14 Explain what is meant by “software”. (2)

1.15 Provide a reason why the teacher used this specific example to explain the
meaning of reading to the learner. (2)

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 TOTAL SECTION A: 30
SECTION B: SUMMARY
QUESTION 2
Read TEXT C below and list SEVEN points that you will include in your summary on
the benefits of recreational reading for children.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. List SEVEN points in full sentences using NO MORE than 70 words.
2. Number your sentences from 1 to 7.
3. Write only ONE point per sentence.
4. You are advised to use your OWN words.
5. Indicate the number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your
summary.
TEXT C
THE BENEFITS OF READING FOR RECREATION
Sitting down with a good book for pleasure is much different than sitting down to go
over tax documents or reading a book that you are analysing for a paper. Readers
relax when they read for pleasure.
Reading for pleasure does not make children better at reading; it makes them
better at learning. They are not just better at reading in English, they are better at
all subjects. On a longer timeline, they have a better vocabulary as adults as well.
Another benefit that reading for pleasure has uncovered is better compassion and
decision making. A fourteen-year-old who participated in one of the studies
commented that “sometimes when big stuff happens in my life, I’ll think about what
my favourite characters would have done…”
Like any other hobbyist, readers often interact with other people that love reading.
These interactions help children develop social skills at a young age. Children
learn how to share opinions at a younger age as well as building their
understanding of other cultures and perspectives.
In a world where children are bombarded with technology and largely became a
screen-captured people, reading a good book or a travel magazine will broaden
their horizons and prevent boredom.
By giving students choices about what they want to read, a lifelong reader is
created.
[Source: Adapted from www.kidsreadnow.org, 30 March 2018]

TOTAL SECTION B:10

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE

Answer ALL the questions in this section.

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

Study the advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the questions set on it.

TEXT D

[Source: www.amazon.com, accessed on 10 April 2018]

3.1 What is being advertised? (1)

3.2 Who is the target audience? Provide a reason for your answer. (2)

3.3.1 Identify and write down the slogan. (1)

3.3.2 Explain the slogan in your own words. (2)

3.4.1 Write this sentence in a simple present tense:

We wrote the book on savings. (1)

3.4.2 Write 10% in words. (1)

3.5 Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

Provide a reason for your answer.

All Amazon’s book prices are discounted by 10%. (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON
Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT E

FRAME 1 FRAME 2 FRAME 3

[SOURCE: Savyra.com]

4.1 Refer to FRAME 1.

4.1.1 Identify the sport that Sipho and Koos are talking about. (1)

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

4.2 Refer to FRAME 2.

4.2.1 Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence:

Sipho’s feeling towards Koos is one of …

A affection.
B despair.
C jealousy.
D anger. (1)

4.2.2 Write the underlined word I’ve from frame 1 in full. (1)

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4.2.3 How does Koos’s body language AND facial expression support
his words? (2)

4.3 Do you think Koos’s apology has had any effect on Sipho
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

Read the texts below (TEXT F and G) and answer the questions that follow.

NOTE: The texts contain some deliberate errors.

TEXT F

THE FUTURE OF READING

1 A book a day keep the doctor away. Isnt that how the saying goes? Well maybe not,
but everyone knows that reading is definitily good for you.

2 Although it may be a little harder to find a brick and mortar bookstore in your
neighborhood these days, the consumer experience of reading is no longer limited to
four walls, or hardcovers and paperbacks. Just as with so many other leisure 5
activities, consumers can choose to stick to their screens if they’d like, and catching
up on the latest Stephen King novel is no exception.
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Look at a few current benefits of E-readers:
1. You can store 1000's of books on your device.
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2. Your entire book collection is available on most electronic devices, in the palm of
your hands.
3. E-books are cheaper than paper books.
4. Many books, including the great classics, are FREE.
5. E-books are environmentally friendly.
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The equivalent is carrying a variable sized library on your shoulders and hiring a full
time library assistant.
[Source: Adapted from www.quora.com, accessed on 12 April 2018]

5.1 Correct the single error in each of the following sentences from paragraph 1.
Rewrite the sentence and underline the correction.

5.1.1 A book a day keep the doctor away. (1)

5.1.2 Isnt that how the saying goes? (1)

5.1.3 Well maybe not, but everyone knows that reading is definitily good for you. (1)

5.2 Provide a synonym for “mortar”. (Line 3) (1)

5.3 Use the homonym for “novel” (line 7) in a sentence to of your own to show its
meaning. (2)

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5.4 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence, starting with the
word “although”.
You can store 1000's of books on your device.
Your entire book collection is in the palm of your hand. (2)

5.5 Write out in words the underlined number in the following sentence.
You can store 1000’s of books on your device. (Line 9) (1)

5.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative.

Many books, including the great classics, are FREE. (Line 13) (1)

5.7 Provide the superlative for “cheaper”. (Line 12) (1)

5.8 Choose the correct word between brackets in the following sentence.
Only write down the correct answer.
5.8.1 Stephen King (write/wrote) many best sellers in his lifetime. (1)

5.9 Write down the plural form of the underlined words in the following sentence.
The equivalent is carrying a variable sized library on your shoulders and
hiring a full time library assistant. (Line 15) (2)

TEXT G

The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man
who’ll get me a book I ain’t read. (Abraham Lincoln)

5.10 Give the feminine form of the underlined word in the following sentence.

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 My best friend is the man who’ll get me a book. (1)

5.11 Write the underlined contractions in the following sentence out in full.

My best friend is the man who’ll get me a book I ain’t read. (2)

5.12 Complete the following question tag.

Abraham Lincoln liked books, ...? (2)

5.13 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down
ONLY the question number (5.13) and the letter (A–D) of the correct
answer.
My best friend is a book.

The part of speech of the underlined word is an example of a/ an ...

A noun. B adverb. C article. D adjective. (1)

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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 80

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