ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (FAL)

FINAL EXAMINATION 2024

GRADE 8

MARKS: 60

TIME: 2 hours

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

SECTION A: Comprehension (20)

SECTION B: Summary (10)
SECTION C: Visual Literacy (10)
SECTION D: Language (20)

2. Answer ALL the questions

3. Read ALL the instructions carefully.

4. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

5. Leave a line between answers.

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

7. For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter
(A–D) of the correct answer.

8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

9. Use the following time frames as a guideline:

SECTION A: 50 minutes
SECTION B: 30 minutes
SECTION C: 40 minutes

10. Write neatly and legibly.

11. This question paper cannot be used as an answer book.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read TEXT A and answer the set questions.

TEXT A

We need to be as busy as bees.

Paragraph 1
Bees are unique insects belonging to the classification Hymenoptera. There are
approximately 20,000 distinct species. Bees are thought to be social insects since
they live in colonies and work closely together. These small flying insects are also
responsible for producing a 1/3rd of the world’s food supply through pollination. And
since they produce a valuable resource such as honey, many people have started
beekeeping as a hobby. 5

Paragraph 2
The bee’s life cycle has four stages. These are egg, larva, pupa, and then finally
adult. The overall life cycle for other bees, such as drones and worker bees, is similar
but may differ in terms of days and developments.

Paragraph 3
The first stage of a bee’s life cycle begins when the queen bee lays eggs. Ideally, a
queen bee lays over 2000-3000 eggs per day. The fertilized eggs go on to hatch
into female honeybees, which are also known as worker bees. Meanwhile, the 10
unfertilized eggs hatch to become male bees, also known as drones.

Paragraph 4
The queen bee is very selective about the cell she wants to lay eggs in. If the cell
isn’t spotless, she’ll move on to another cell to lay eggs. The queen lays her eggs
upright, which might be hard to see with the naked eye.
Moreover, the eggs ‘overall width is 0.4 mm, so they’re very hard to see. Workers 15
are responsible for regulating the female to male population ratio. They do so by
making smaller cells for female workers and larger cells for male workers

Paragraph 5
After three days, the egg hatches into a larva in which the bee is a worm-like
creature. Then the pupa stage arrives. In this stage the bee takes on familiar
characteristics as an adult bee and begins developing a pink colour at first, then 20
purple, and then finally black.

Paragraph 6
Each honeybee has a different role after it hatches from the eggs. As we
mentioned before, there are numerous honeybees in the hives. These bees also
have a significant difference in terms of roles and duties. In a hive, the queen bee
is the only female that gets to reproduce. The task of female worker bees is to 25
make the hive and guard the queen, while the male bees, take off in search of
other queen bees looking to mate.

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Paragraph 7
A worker bee is the most integral part of beehive. All these workers are female and
often change their tasks as they age. Younger female workers engage in work inside
the nest, which includes taking care of the queen and the larvae. This means that 30
almost every bee that we ever see is a female.

[Adapted from:Be Life Cycle -Learn About Nature]

1.1 Refer to the title (1)

A simile is used to make a comparison of…….

A) Busy bees in forest

B) Humans who are busy
C) Bees that are busy as humans
D) Humans should be busy as bees

1.2 The Article deals with…. (1)

A) Understanding bees
B) Knowledge about bees
C) A life lesson to humans about bees
D) B and C

1.3 Where was the article taken from? (1)

1.4 In the text it says that bees are social insects, what does this mean? (3)

1.5 Quote FOUR CONSECUTIVE words to prove that bees are valuable insects. (2)

1.6 What are the four life stages of bees? (2)

Refer to paragraph 3
1.7 Explain what determines female and male? (2)
Refer to paragraph 4
1.8 In your own words explain what happens when worker bees make smaller (2)
cells.

1.9 What does the abbreviation ‘mm’ stand for? (1)

Refer to paragraph 5
1.10 In what way does the physical appearance of bees change during pupa (2)
stage?

Refer to paragraph 6
1.11 Give synonym for the word “guard”. (1)

Refer to the whole text

1.12 Do you think bees are important to humans? Explain your answer. (2)

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TOTAL SECTION A: {20}

SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

Write seven ways to save the bees according to the following passage.

Read the passage below (TEXT B) and list SEVEN points that you will include in the text
of your speech on how to change bad habits.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Your summary must be written in point form.

2. List the SEVEN points in full sentences, using not 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 B

How to save the Bees

The bee population over the world is rapidly declining. We as humans need to take
action and protect our buzzing friends.

It’s important to leave a little ground bare in your yard or garden. Bees are solitary
creatures. About 70% of them dig nest in the ground to raise their young. Many
pesticides have been linked to killing bees. Instead of spraying the toxic chemicals that
hurt our health and detriment the atmosphere, look for plants that naturally repel pests
such as garlic for aphids or basil for tomatoes.

Even better, you can also grow organic food such as fruits and vegetables. You don’t
have to use pesticides that can contaminate the soil and seeds. Every time you purchase
some raw, local honey, you are supporting local beekeepers and their bees. What makes
raw, unheated honey so great? Its unpasteurized and undiluted, meaning its brimming
with antioxidants. You can save bees by buying raw local honey in the grocery stores or
the farmer’s market.

You can ensure that they have plenty of food sources. Consider investing in bee-friendly
plants. These can range from flowering plants such as wildflowers to herbs, trees, and
shrubs. Some excellent choices are: Blackberry or raspberry, Strawberry, Lily of valley,
Sage, Rhododendron, Honeysuckle, Sunflower, Butterfly bush, Dahlia. These plants
don’t only serve as food for bees. They can also improve your home’s curb appeal.
Don’t forget to give them water as well! All you need is a bucket filled with clean water
and cork for them to land on. If bees impact nearly every bite of food we take, it’s
important we make a change in our habits. We have to support our local pollinator
friends. Another sure-fire way to make their voices heard is by telling everyone about
their struggle. Do your part and spread the news!
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Adapted from:https//well.org/environmental/how-do-we-save-the-bees

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

Study the advertisement (TEXT C) and answer the set questions.

TEXT C

[Adapted from Drum, 7 August 2023]

3.1 What product is being advertised? (1)

3.2 Explain why the advertiser uses the words, “How to look like a million bucks”.
(1)
3.3 Who is the target audience? (1)

3.4 Look at the advertisement...Identify two examples of motive language. (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON

Read the cartoon (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT D

4.1 Identify the setting of the cartoon. (1)

4.2 What does the musical note in the bubbles refer to? (1)
4.3 How do you know it is nighttime not daytime? (1)

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4.4 Refer to frame1 What instruction does Helga give Eddie? Begin your answer (2)
with: Helga asks Eddie if……

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SECTION D
QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

Read the passage and answer questions that follow.

TEXT E

Bees paint an important picture

1. Humans need bees. One out of three meels consumed by humans is made
2. possible by honeybees. They are so important that if all the honeybees were to
3. die out thousands of plants would follow which could lead to millions of people
4. starving in the following years. Says Dr Nicol Duraght. The dollar value of plants
5. pollinated by them is around $263 million. Einstein said, "if honeybees die out
6. humans will follow a few years later..." Its unsettling to see bees kick the
bucket,
7. beekeepers afl over the world have seen an annual loss of their bee
8. colonies. America averages at a 70% decrease. Experts have called this
9. phenomenon Colony Collapse Disorder. Over the last few decades bees have
10. seen an invasion of various foes. One of these foes is/are a mite that drains
11. essential fluids from bees which leads to wing deformities. Flying is then
12. impossible for these bees. Another thing that greatly influences the death rate
of
13. bees is the use of chemicals such as Neonicotinoids which is used in pesticides
14. and even some vapes. These chemicals slowly suffocate the bees. These poor
15. bees don't even stand a chance unless we do something to help.
Adapted from Kurtzgesagt-The death of bees

5.1 Refer to line 1. Rewrite the following sentence in a passive voice. (1)

Humans need bees.

5.2 From the passage, provide a SYNONYM (a word similar in meaning) for (1)
consumed

5.3 Correct the spelling error in line 1 (1)

One out of three meals consumed by humans is made possible by honeybees.

Refer to line 5
5.4 Einstein said, “if honeybees die out, humans will follow a few years later…… (1)

a) Identify and write down a proper noun,

b) Identify and write down two common nouns.

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5.5 Rewrite the following sentence in a reported speech in 5.4 above. Start with: (1)
Eistein said that…..

5.6 Identify the homophone for the word sin in line 7 (2)

Use it in a sentence.

5.7 Rewrite the sentence and fill in the missing conjunction. (1)

It’s unsettling to see bees kick the bucket_____beekeepers all over the world
have seen an annual loss of their bee colonies.

5.8 The title of the text has two meanings. Explain the two different meanings of (2)
the title.

5.9 Essential fluids from bees which lead to wings deformities. (1)

Underline a verb in this sentence.

5.10 Circle the subject and underline the predicate of the following sentence. (1)
These chemicals slowly suffocate the bees.

5.11 Explain the meaning of the following proverb. (1)

His tools are his hands.

5.12 Punctuate the following underlined contraction. (1)

It is unsettling to see bees kick the bucket

5.13 Bees don’t even stand a chance unless we do something to help. (1)
A) Figurative language
B) Literal language
C) None of the above

5.14 What tense is used in the following sentence? (1)

One out of three meals consumed by humans.
5.15 Give the meaning of the words “kick the bucket” (1)
5.16 Look at the use of the word poor in line 15
a) Is this word used literally or figuratively? (3)
b) The writer makes use of emotive language. Does this word have a positive
or negative connotation? Explain your answer.

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SECTION D: 20

GRAND TOTAL: 60

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