COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY

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QUESTION ONE. Comprehension

1. In 2007, poachers in South Africa killed 13 endangered rhinos. Despite a police

force committed to anti-poaching, that number has soared since then. In 2014,
1,215 rhinos were killed for their horns, which are usually harvested while the
animal is still alive.
2. Conservation group Protect has started field trials of the Real-time Anti-Poaching
Intelligence Device (RAPID) to prevent poaching.
3. The GPS tracking collar is combined with a heart-rate monitor and video camera.
If a poacher attacks an animal armed with RAPID, the device alerts police and
records images of the poacher.
4. “We just don’t know where or when poachers might strike,” said Dean Peinke,
Mammal Ecologist for the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, South Africa.
“To effectively patrol these vast landscapes requires an army.” And even then,
poachers could find a way through. They are well-organized and equipped, and
they will find gaps in any defence because the reward is so high.”
5. RAPID broadcasts real-time data to anti-poaching police. Dr Paul O’Donoghue,
scientific advisor for Protect, says, “The heart monitor on the device triggers the
alarm the second heart rate rises or falls, the video camera confirms why, and if it
appears to be a poaching risk, the GPS confirms the location and rangers can be
on the scene via helicopter or truck within minutes, leaving poachers no time to
harvest the valuable parts of the animal or to escape.”
6. As proof of concept, Protect recently completed field trials with the device,
releasing rhino’s-eye-view footage from the tiny video camera. To Install the
device, they must find and tranquilise each rhino. They hope to expand the
programme to include elephants and tigers, with a fully functional control centre
operational as early as next year.
7. With Cecil the Lion recently killed in Zimbabwe, the plight of endangered species
is in the public eye more than ever. Protect relies on donations for RAPID to be
implemented.
8. Steve Piper, Protect director, says, “The tide has to be turned and the Protect
RAPID can do it; the only thing heading for extinction over the next decade is
poaching itself.”
QUESTIONS
1. State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE and QUOTE from the passage
to support your answer.
Once rhinos have been killed, their horns are removed and sold. (2)
2. Why are rhinos endangered? (1)
3. Write out GPS (paragraph 2) in full. (1)
4. What is a field trial? (2)
5. What type of company is Protect? (1)
6. Refer to paragraph 2. Name two technological devices that the RAPID
consists of. (2)
7. Is RAPID (paragraph 3) an abbreviation or an acronym? Give a reason for
your answer. (2)
8. According to Dean Peinke (paragraph 4), why is it difficult to control these
vast landscapes? Give TWO reasons. (2)
9. Describe what an ecologist does (paragraph 4). (1)
10. Refer to paragraph 5. How does the RAPID device function? Use your OWN
words. (3)
11. Refer to paragraph 6.
a. Explain what is meant by “rhino’s-eye-view footage”. (1)
b. What does Protect hope to achieve by next year? (2)
12. Why does Protect rely on donations? (paragraph 7) (1)
13. Over a period of how many years does Protect director Steve Piper predict
that poaching itself will become extinct? (1)
14. What is the word rhino an abbreviation of? (1)
15. This passage does not have a title.
a. Provide a suitable title of no more than SEVEN words. (1)
b. Explain why you have chosen this particular title. (1)
Total: 25
QUESTION TWO. Summary
Instructions
Mention SEVEN disadvantages of the internet in a fluent paragraph of no more than
70 words. •
Use full sentences. •
Indicate your word count at the end of your summary. •
Give your summary a title, but do not include the title in the word count. •
Use your OWN words.
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Internet use for extended periods of time tends to isolate people from their friends
and family. Many people meet friends and partners online, but cyber relationships
are no substitute for socialising in real life. In fact, it is possible for internet users to
become addicted. Although this kind of addiction differs from chemical addiction, it is
a rising problem. Some people lose their jobs and suffer other negative effects from
overuse. There are many authentic websites on the net that offer factual, valid
information, however, there is also an abundance of sites overflowing with false
information. Unfortunately, many internet users find it difficult to differentiate between
them. When people use their personal information online when shopping or banking,
it creates an opportunity for hackers to gain access to private data that can be used
to steal money and even their identity. Frequent use of the internet often means your
computer is exposed to viruses that can crash your system. This can result in you
losing important files, personal information, and sometimes even destroying your
operating system. Internet users also run the risk of their children stumbling on or
seeking out inappropriate websites when using the internet at home. This can be
especially dangerous if the child accidentally shares personal information like an
address, telephone number or account numbers. Another problem with excessive
internet use is that it has allowed a large number of people to remain anonymous –
people who may access various websites, social networks, chat rooms and forums
available. This can result in perverted individuals or scammers gaining the trust of
innocent people and taking advantage of them. (adapted from eHow.com)
MEMORANDUM

QUESTION ONE
1. FALSE. “…poachers killed 1,215 rhinos, mostly for their horns, which are often harvested
while the animal is still living.” (2)
2. Global Positioning System (1)
3. A conservation group (1)
4. A GPS tracking collar, a heart-rate monitor, a video camera (any TWO) (2)
5. Acronym – the initials of a group of words are used to form a new word (2)
6. They are well prepared; they will breach almost any defence because the rewards are so
great. (2)
7. Ecologists study ecosystems – the relationships between plants, animals, and their
environments; they often explain how human actions affect other living things and their
environment. (1)
8. The heart-rate monitor on the device sets off an alarm (signal) as soon as the animal’s
heart rate rises or falls. The video camera shows why there has been a change in the heart
rate; if there is a poaching risk, the GPS provides the location of the animal. (3)
9. Refer to paragraph 6.
9.1 The content (footage) that is recorded is seen through the eyes of the rhino. (1) 9.2 By
next year, Protect hopes to expand the programme to include elephants and tigers as well as
have a functioning control centre. (2)
10. Ten years (1)
11.1. Own Answer (1)
11.2. Own answer - any logical reason. (1)

QUESTION TWO
Summary Writing Model Answers
The following points should be included in paragraph form:
Disadvantages of Internet Use
1. The internet can isolate you.
2. Users can become “addicted” to the internet.
3. The internet can provide inaccurate information.
4. Hackers can gain access to your private data.
5. Computers can get system-crashing viruses.
6. Children can access inappropriate websites.
7. Due to anonymity, perverts can take advantage of innocent people.
46 words
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Spelling (1)
Grammar (1)
Following instructions (1)
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