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English First Additional Language

Grade 11

Task 3: Language and Comprehension Test

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Time: 1 Hour
Marks: 40
Examiner: Mrs C. De Jager
Moderator: Ms KC Kholotsa

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Instructions:

1. This question paper consists of 9 pages and three sections:

Section A: Comprehension 20 Marks

Section B: Summary 10 Marks
Section C: Language 10 Marks

2. Answer all the questions.

3. Start each section on a new page.

4. Rule off after each section.

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

6. Leave a line open after each answer.

7. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
Question 1

Read Text A and answer the questions that follow:

TEXT A

“Responsible citizens don't share fake news” - News24

By Joshua Carstens

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It sounded like the seemingly impossible had finally happened: “Jacob Zuma has
resigned,” a local website proclaimed a few days ago.

Soon Twitter was abuzz with the news and a US congressional aide even said that Zuma
was lost. But this was not true; Zuma was still our president and the “lost Zuma” referred to
a failed (satellite / sattelite) mission in the USA.

Still, this “news” website quoted Zuma: “I would have preferred to carry through to the
finish, whatever the personal agony it would have involved, and my family unanimously
urged me to do so.” It turned out that this was a copy-paste quote from former US
president Richard Nixon’s resignation speech in 1974.

Zuma’s resignation might be a dream come true for many people, but it certainly doesn’t
warrant the publication of this fake article. As the rand reacted to the “news” it was a
perfect illustration of how fake news can have real-world consequences. Other fake news
headlines that appeared recently include, “South Africa to introduce hour sex breaks at
work”, “Pravin Gordhan is a blesser” and “Oscar Pistorius loses his hands in jail.”

“So, what is the big deal?” you might ask. “It’s just a story.” Fake news impacts on the
national conversation, voting patterns and perceptions of government and prominent
people.

Luckily, the media has strong constitutional protections in South Africa. Our mainstream
media is robust in its reporting and criticism of government. They expose corruption, state
capture and incompetent officials.

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But this is of little use if voters can’t distinguish between real and fake news. It hurts our
democracy every time you share that fake news story on Facebook. It influences the
attitudes and actions of other voters. By not checking whether a story is fake or not, and
simply sharing it with your friends, you are doing more harm than good.

Just because the article aligns with your personal ideological beliefs it doesn’t make it right
to spread hatred, fear and division.

Gone are the days where it was “the media” who separated the wheat from the chaff. That
is now the job of every responsible (citizen / citicen).
https://www.news24.com/Columnists/GuestColumn/responsible-citizens-dont-share-fake-news-20180124

NOTE:
Answer all the questions in your own words.
Do not quote unless asked to.

1.1) Is the headline quoted in the first paragraph seen as true or “fake” (2)
news: “Jacob Zuma has resigned”?
Explain your answer.

1.2) According to paragraph 2, what does the “lost Zuma” refer to? (1)

1.3) Whose words were quoted to falsely state what President Zuma has (1)
said?

1.4) What “real-world consequences” resulted from the false article on (1)
Zuma's resignation? (Paragraph 4)

1.5) Name two ways that fake news articles impact all South Africans. (2)

1.6.1) Refer to paragraph 6. Would you say that our country has laws to (1)
protect us against the publication of fake news?
1.6.2) Quote from the text to support your answer given above. (1)

1.7) List two examples of Social Media websites mentioned in this article. (2)

1.8) According to the seventh paragraph, in what way can you do more harm (1)
than good?

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1.9) Read the whole article. Use your own words to state what the writer (2)
claims is the responsibility of each person?

1.10) Identify an idiomatic expression in the last paragraph. (1)

TEXT B

Refer to TEXT B and answer the following questions.

1.11) What do the children demand? (1)

1.12 Would you say that they are speaking normally, or shouting loudly? (2)
How did the cartoonist show this?
1.13) Would you regard the children in this cartoon as responsible citizens? (2)
Give a reason for your answer.

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SUBTOTAL SECTION A: 20 MARKS

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SECTION B: SUMMARY
Question 2:

Refer to Text C and summarise the study tips for exams.

• Write down SEVEN tips for final exams

• Number your points 1 – 7
• Each point must be a full sentence.
• Use your OWN words as far as possible.
• Your total number of words must be between 60 – 70 words.
• Indicate the number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your summary.

TEXT C

Study Tips for Final Exams

How Much is it Worth? Be aware of how much final tests count toward your final grade.
Since the exam is probably worth only a percent of the course grade, your exam grade
may not affect your final grade too much. Still, you should try to do as well as possible on
the exam, especially if it is a significant percentage of your final average.

Begin Studying Early: You should begin studying a week to ten days before an exam,
particularly if you have several exams to take. Cramming is an ineffective way to prepare
for finals.

Create a Learning Environment: This environment should be comfortable, but not too
relaxing, be free of distractions, and be well-lit. You should also have enough room to
spread out your texts and notes.

Study in Chunks: Your studying will be more effective if you concentrate for a period of
time, and then take short breaks. Do not stop enjoying your favourite activities, but do so in
proportion to studying.

Work When you Concentrate the Best: If you are a morning person, do your most difficult
studying before noon. If you work well at night, stick to that schedule.

Rewrite your Notes: Delete any extraneous information that does not support the critical
material. Form outlines of each chapter or unit and try to process course content as a
whole.

Take Advantage of Every Moment: Use breaks in your exam schedule, if you have them, to
study for upcoming exams. Catch up on missed reading, or work a few Math problems.
Remember, use your time wisely.

Study Graded Tests: Since you were tested on the material previously, you should

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probably expect it in the final. Concentrate on missed questions, and make sure you know
and understand the correct answer.

Know What Works for You: Study according to your learning style. If you are a visual
learner, prepare charts, diagrams, or outlines of the material. If you are an auditory learner,
listen to taped lectures and group discussions.

Form a Study Group... Carefully: Invite some conscientious students, not friends for
socializing, to study with you. Compare notes, quiz each other, and help everyone stay on
task.
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/test-taking-tips/69265-study-tips-for-final-exams/

SUBTOTAL SECTION B: 10 MARKS

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE
Question 3

Refer to TEXT A to answer the following questions.

3.1) Give a synonym for the word 'agony' (paragraph 3). (1)

3.2) Identify a slang word from the fourth paragraph. (1)

3.3) Contract the following words: (1)

'what is' (paragraph 5)

3.4) Rewrite the following passage (adapted from paragraph 3) into indirect (2)
speech:
Zuma said: “I would have preferred to carry through to the finish,
whatever the personal agony it would have involved, and my family
unanimously urged me to do so.”

3.5) Rewrite the following sentence into the past tense: (1)

Luckily, the media has strong constitutional protections in South Africa.

(paragraph 6)

3.6) Change the verb 'reacted' (paragraph 4) into a noun. (1)

3.7) Correct the spelling mistakes by choosing the correct word given in
brackets.

3.7.1) (satellite / sattelite) (paragraph 2) (1)

3.7.2) (citizen / citicen) (paragraph 9) (1)
3.8) Classify the following nouns by type.

3.8.1) Facebook (paragraph 7) (1)

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SUBTOTAL SECTION C: 10 MARKS

[TEST TOTAL: 40 MARKS]