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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
JUNE 2018
GRADE 9

ENGLISH
FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

TIME: 2 hours

MARKS: 70

9 pages

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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

TIME: 2 hours

MARKS: 70

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1 This question paper consists of SECTION A, SECTION B, SECTION C and SECTION D

based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (30)

SECTION B: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS (20)

SECTION C: VISUAL LITERACY (10)

SECTION D: SUMMARY (10)

2 When answering questions, candidates must apply their knowledge, skills and insight.

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

4 Answer ALL the questions.

5 Where there are multiple-choice questions, choose the correct answer from the options
given. Write the correct answer in your answer book.

6 Where one word is required, write only the correct word.

7 Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A – COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read the following article and answer the questions set on it.

Dazzling SA theatre display by Masego Panyane

1. On the cultural front, 2017 was a good year for theatrical productions, especially
for theatre novices such as myself, where a variety representing the South
African landscape was on dazzling display. From seeing international gems such
as Evita, to experiencing the magic of ice theatre though Cinderella on Ice and
the very best of local productions, such as King Kong and The Suitcase, there
was something for everyone. It was just waiting to be discovered at a theatre
near you.

2. The musical drama Hani: The Legacy, is back by popular demand. It is a

production that combines hip-hop, ballads and traditional music to tell the life
story of the revolutionary Chris Hani. It features a young cast and is a Standard
Bank Gold Ovation award-winning musical.

3. It is directed by Leila Henriques and will be performed in 2018 at the Market

Theatre from January 16. Describing the production, Henriques said: “Although
Hani‟s name and the circumstances around his death are well known, his life
story does not often receive the same attention. Hani: The Legacy takes the
audience on a breathtaking journey of a rural boy who became a revolutionary,
the freedom fighter who became a father and the husband who became a hero.
He stood stoically for his principles in a time when it meant certain death. The
question arises, „what would have happened to his legacy if Hani was still
alive?‟”

4. This year however, lovers of the theatre will be spoiled for choice as a second
acclaimed production hits the stage.

5. The Color Purple, directed by the internationally acclaimed Janice Honeyman is

also scheduled to be performed. The cast features established performers such
as Lerato Mvelase and Aubrey Poo to name a few. The production will be at the
Joburg Theatre from February to early March and one of the producers of the
show, Bernard Jay, had this to say about what audiences can expect from the
show: “I promise that South African audiences will laugh, will cry, will cheer, but
they will never forget The Color Purple.”

6. This is just a snapshot of productions that audiences can look forward to during
the first quarter of the year.

7. However, while the above listed are all musicals of various sub-genres, there are
many more where these came from at a theatre near you.

[Taken and adapted from: The Star, January 2018]

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1.1 Name the following shows.

1.1.1 A show that was performed on ice (1)

1.1.2 An international show (1)
1.1.3 A local production (1)

1.2 Hani: The legacy is a musical. Describe in your own words what you think a
musical is. (2)

1.3 What type of music is used in Hani: The Legacy, that will reflect a South African
context? (1)

1.4 Which award did this musical win? (1)

1.5 Describe the focus of the production Hani: The Legacy. (2)

1.6 In paragraph 3 the author uses „breathtaking’ to describe the journey. Give
another word that will fit into the sentence without changing the meaning. (1)

1.7 Where will the show be featured? (1)

1.8 Do you think that it is appropriate to recreate the life of Chris Hani in a musical?

Discuss this in no more than three well-constructed sentences. (2)

1.9 What do you think the author means with „spoiled for choice‟? Paragraph 4? (2)

1.10 Who is the director of the Color Purple? (1)

1.11 What do you think it means to be internationally renowned? (2)

1.12 Which TWO well-known performers will be part of the Color Purple? (2)

1.13 Where will the Color Purple be performed? (1)

1.14 What does the producer Bernard Jay say about the show? (3)

1.15 If you could choose, which one of the shows would you watch and why? (2)

1.16 Do you think that theatre productions are still valid in a society dominated by
television and films? Yes / No. Substantiate your answer in no more than three
complete sentences. (2)

1.17 What is meant by „…the first quarter of the year’. Paragraph 6? (1)

1.18 This article was published in a newspaper. Which other type of publication can
be used to publish this article? (1)

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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SECTION B – LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS

QUESTION 2

1. The idea behind Hani: The Legacy is to

tell an old story in a new way. Inspired by
the success and style of the American
stage production Hamilton, Hani: The
Legacy focuses on the life and message
of Chris Hani, one of South Africa‟s most
well-known political activists and heroes.

2. The production of Hamilton uses hip-hop

music as a strong influence, both as a
genre of music used within the
performance,as well as the style of dance. The performers dab, they shuffle, they
moonwalk and they glide. They switch from dialogue to choreographed rap
verses, their rhymes and rhythms backed by a beat boxer or the sound of
stomping feet.

3. American influences aside, this is a South African play: toyi-toying, struggle songs
and knobkieries embody the spirit and sound of this country‟s liberation
movement, and the life of the man whose sacrifice inspired many others to follow
suit. The element of sound is an especially strong theme throughout the play, with
every moment filled with action and activity.

4. True silence only comes at the moment of Hani‟s death. The lights turn off, the
smoke thins out, and on the performance stage, the actors and actresses don‟t
make a sound, instead standing motionless as news reel footage from the day
Chris Hani is assassinated plays from a projector. With the final words of “Hamba
kahle, Umkhonto we Sizwe”, the performance ends.

[http://cuemedia.co.za/2017/07/01/hani-the-legacy-honours-a-south-african-hero]

2.1 Identify and write down TWO words with opposite meanings in paragraph one. (2)

2.2 Explain the use of punctuation in the following:

2.2.1 South Africa‟s (paragraph 1) (1)

2.2.2 well-known (paragraph 1) (1)

2.3 Rewrite the following sentence adding in the correct spelling and punctuation.

Chris hanis live was taken when he was assisinated. (4÷2) (2)

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2.4 “... their rhymes and rhythms backed by a beat boxer or the sound of stomping
feet.”

2.4.1 Identify the parts of speech for the underlined words in the above
sentence. (2)

2.4.2 Identify the past participle in the above sentence. (1)

2.5 Rewrite the following sentence into the past tense. (1)

The Market Theatre will host the play based on Hani‟s life.

2.6 Rewrite the jumbled words into a proper sentence. Start with the word in bold
font.

stage / production / Hamilton / Hani / was / by the / inspired (1)

2.7 “... this is a South African play: toyi-toying, struggle songs and knobkieries
embody the spirit …”

2.7.1 Which word in the above sentence is a uniquely South African word? (1)

2.7.2 Identify the Afrikaans word in the sentence. (1)

2.7.3 Is this sentence meant literally or figuratively? (1)

2.8 Give the definition for an acronym. (1)

2.9 Combine the following sentences using the word in brackets.

Leila Henriques saw the American musical Hamilton.
Leila Henriques directed the musical Hani: The Legacy (after) (2)

2.10 Identify and write down the suffix in paragraph 4, which means without. (1)

2.11 Substitute the underlined word with a synonym.

“True silence only comes at the moment of Hani’s death…” (1)

2.12 “… their rhymes and rhythms backed by a beat boxer or the sound of stomping
feet.”

Identify the personal pronoun in the above sentence. (1)

TOTAL SECTION B: 20

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SECTION C

QUESTION 3 – VISUAL LITERACY

Study the advertisement and answer the questions based on it.

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3.1 Who is the proposed audience for this advertisement? (1)

3.2 Discuss the composition of the advertisement under the following headings:

3.2.1 Layout (2)

3.2.2 Font size (2)

3.3 Which word in the advertisement indicates that you do not have to pay to attend
the concert? (1)

3.4 Who is being honoured at this concert? (1)

3.5 Who is hosting this event and where will it take place? (2)

3.6 Why do you think that the organisers do not want any bottles at the venue? (1)

10

TOTAL SECTION C: [10]

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SECTION D – SUMMARY

Study the notes below and write a point-form summary on how to create your own play.
Your summary may not exceed 60 words.

1. You‟re going to be spending the next 4 – 6 months deep in the trenches of the
show you‟ve chosen. If you love the show and the music, working hard on the
show will be worthwhile.

2. Assemble a strong team to help you. If there is one person covering more than
three jobs, try to expand your staff to distribute the workload.

3. Get your design ideas in order. Design includes sound, lights, props and
costumes. Start by getting all your designers on the same page before
rehearsals.

4. Post audition notices. Be specific about what you want actors to prepare for
auditions. You can also suggest the actor use a specific section of a song.

5. Set up a room that feels like a real audition room. If there are computers or
desks in the room make them neat and tidy. The actors coming in for an audition
must feel as if he / she is in an audition room and not a computer lab.

6. Always start and end rehearsals on time. It is important that everyone is treated
with the utmost respect, and that time is managed effectively.

7. Share your process and expectations up front. When working with performers
aged 7 – 25, it‟s important to set clear goals and expectations.

8. Stage a scene, then run through it. The director and choreographer are
responsible for staging and teaching choreography in an efficient and timely
manner. Once a scene of the show is staged, work through the whole
scene, stopping and adjusting as necessary. Then move on to the next scene.

[http://www.bbbpress.com/2016/02/putting-on-a-show-10-steps-to-lay-groundwork-for-a-
successful production]

TOTAL SECTION D: 10

TOTAL: 70

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