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This page has every English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 paper we have, from 2018 to 2026: 29 question papers and 21 memos in 89 PDFs. The papers were set by Gauteng, Limpopo and the national DBE. Files are in English. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2026June, May/June1018
2025May/June311
2023May/June312
2022June, May/June413
2021May/June313
2019May/June310
2018May/June312
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English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 2026 question papers and memos

June 2026 Paper 1: First Additional Language (Gauteng)

English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2026 Paper 1: First Additional Language (Gauteng) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2026 Paper 1: First Additional Language (Gauteng) question paper

80 marks · 2 hours · 26 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the questions that follow.
  2. Q2 Whether you are looking to make a little extra money on the side or hoping to turn your side
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonStudy the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

June 2026 Paper 1: Home Language (Gauteng)

English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2026 Paper 1: Home Language (Gauteng) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2026 Paper 1: Home Language (Gauteng) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 27 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXTS A and B below and answer the questions that follow.
  2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsTEXT C discusses the current economic growth trend for South African youth.
  3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT F, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the questions that follow. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

June 2026 Paper 2: First Additional Language (Limpopo)

English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2026 Paper 2: First Additional Language (Limpopo) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2026 Paper 2: First Additional Language (Limpopo) question paper

May/June 2026 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 hours · 5 questions

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What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXTS A and B below and answer the questions set.
  2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsTEXT C discusses public transportation as a favourable alternative. Summarise, in your
  3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT F, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2026 Paper 1: First Additional Language (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 1: First Additional Language (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 1: First Additional Language (National DBE) question paper

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May/June 2026 Paper 1: Home Language (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 1: Home Language (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 1: Home Language (National DBE) question paper

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May/June 2026 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 15 questions

The memo for this paper is not available yet.

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionDorian Gray appears to live a life that is carefree and unrestrained; however, his reality 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionPi's well-adjusted adulthood defies the reality of his experiences in Pondicherry and at 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionClaudius's desire for power has a negative impact on many characters in the play. 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionIago's desire for power has a negative impact on many characters in the play. 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionAbigail's desire for power has a negative impact on many characters in The Crucible. 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do not attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2026 Paper 2: First Additional Language (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 2: First Additional Language (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 2: First Additional Language (National DBE) question paper

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May/June 2026 Paper 2: Home Language (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 2: Home Language (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 2: Home Language (National DBE) question paper

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May/June 2026 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2026 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 2 h 30 min · 3 questions

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What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a longer transactional text. 30 marks
  3. Q3 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a shorter transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE SECTIONS:
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May/June 2025 Paper 1

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2025 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2025 Paper 1 question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 12 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
  2. Q2 Self-care is about taking care of yourself in a way that protects and improves y our
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonStudy the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, wichh has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2025 Paper 2

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2025 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2025 Paper 2 question paper

70 marks · 2 h 30 min · 30 pages · 15 questions

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionDorian Gray's mentors have a significant impact on the man he becomes. 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionPi's mentors have a significant influence on the man he becomes. 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionIn Hamlet, the characters are responsible for the corruption in the kingdom of Denmark. 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionIn Othello, the character' ssearch for justice and revenge has dev astati ng 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionIn The Crucible, the characters are responsible for the corruption in Salem. 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult tThe ABLE OF CONTENTS on the next page and mark the number sof the questions set on the texts you have studied this year. Read these ques ctiaornsefully and answer as per the instructions.
  2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

May/June 2025 Paper 3

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2025 Paper 3 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2025 Paper 3 question paper

100 marks · 2 h 30 min · 7 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the followg in 50 marks
  2. Q2 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a longer transactional text. 30 marks
  3. Q3 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE SECTIONS:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 2023 question papers and memos

May/June 2023 Paper 1

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2023 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2023 Paper 1 question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 12 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
  2. Q2 Food that is not consumed often ends up being wasted.
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonRead the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2023 Paper 2

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2023 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2023 Paper 2 question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 27 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Cry, the Beloved CountryRead the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  2. Q2 Read the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  3. Q3 MacbethRead the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  4. Q4 Read the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each. The 35 marks
  5. Q5 Read the extracts from the TWO short stories and answer the questions set on each.
  6. Q6 6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions that follow. The

Instructions to candidates

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  2. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2023 Paper 3

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2023 Paper 3 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2023 Paper 3 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
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June 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 June 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

150 marks · 3 hours · 1 questions

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What is in this paper (1 questions)
  1. Q1 Multiple-QuestionsVarious options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose 28 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Write your name and surname in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.
  2. This question paper consists of SEVEN questions. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
  3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
  4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  5. Leave ONE line between two sub questions, for example between QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
  6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
  7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
  8. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
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  10. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
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May/June 2022 Paper 1

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2022 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2022 Paper 1 question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXT A and TEXT B below and answer the questions set.
  2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsTEXT C highlights the importance of developing youth leadership. Summarise, in your
  3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy TEXT E and TEXT F and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT G, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2022 Paper 2

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2022 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2022 Paper 2 question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 26 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Cry, the Beloved CountryRead the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. The 35 marks
  2. Q2 Read the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. The 35 marks
  3. Q3 MacbethRead the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each. The 35 marks
  4. Q4 Read the extracts from the play below and answer the set questions. The number of 35 marks
  5. Q5 Read the following extracts from the TWO short stories below and answer the 35 marks
  6. Q6 6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. The 35 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2022 Paper 3

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2022 Paper 3 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2022 Paper 3 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 2021 question papers and memos

May/June 2021 Paper 1

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2021 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2021 Paper 1 question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 11 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
  2. Q2 There are specific skills that job seekers will need in this new decade, the 2020s.
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonRead the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2021 Paper 2

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2021 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2021 Paper 2 question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 26 pages · 15 questions

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionDorian Gray must take responsibility for his own fate. 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionPi is responsible for the outcome of his own life. 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionThe play explores the destructive consequences of revenge. 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionThe play explores the destructive consequences of revenge. 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionThe play explores the destructive consequences of revenge. 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2021 Paper 3

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2021 Paper 3 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2021 Paper 3 question paper

100 marks · 2 h 30 min · 7 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a shorter transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 2019 question papers and memos

May/June 2019 Paper 1

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2019 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2019 Paper 1 question paper

80 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
  2. Q2 There are many benefits of growing your own vegetables.
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonRead the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2019 Paper 2

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2019 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2019 Paper 2 question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 24 pages · 15 questions

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionIn The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde shows how the more reprehensible 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionIn Life of Pi, Yann Martel shows how traumatic experiences can strengthen one's 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionThe play demonstrates that despite foul play, honour and integrity will endure. 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionOthello demonstrates that despite some characters' evil desire to destroy, honour and 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionThe play demonstrates that, despite wickedness and foul play, good qualities like 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on the texts you have studied. Read THESE questions carefully and answer as per the instructions.
  2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

May/June 2019 Paper 3

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2019 Paper 3 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2019 Paper 3 question paper

100 marks · 2 h 30 min · 6 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a shorter transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE SECTIONS:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 2018 question papers and memos

May/June 2018 Paper 1

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2018 Paper 1 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2018 Paper 1 question paper

80 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
  2. Q2 You have recently read an article on how to prevent your eyes from st rwhainiengn
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonRead the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, an d

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

May/June 2018 Paper 2

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2018 Paper 2 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2018 Paper 2 question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 51 pages · 10 questions

What is in this paper (10 questions)
  1. Q1 Cry, the Beloved CountryRead the extracts from the novel below and answer the q setues on eactions . h 35 marks
  2. Q2 Read the extracts from the novel below and ans qwueser ttionshe set on each. 35 marks
  3. Q3 To Kill A MockingbirdRead the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  4. Q4 Lord of the FliesRead the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. T he 35 marks
  5. Q5 A Grain of WheatRead the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. T he 35 marks
  6. Q6 MacbethRead the exract ts from the play below and answer t he qset ouesn eactionsh. 35 marks
  7. Q7 Read the extracts from the play below and answer t sethe q on eacuestions h . 35 marks
  8. Q8 Romeo and JulietRead the extracts from the play below and ansiwonser t sethe q on eacuest h . 35 marks
  9. Q9 Nothing But the TruthRead the extracts from the play below and answer t sethe q on eacuestions h .
  10. Q10 Read the extracts from the TWO short stories below and answer the questio nsset on 35 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the TABLE O F CONTENTS on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on the texts YOU HAVE STUDIED this year. Read these questions carefully and answer as per the instructions.
  2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

May/June 2018 Paper 3

English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2018 Paper 3 question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 May/June 2018 Paper 3 question paper

100 marks · 2 h 30 min · 6 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2 • Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing tasks. 30 marks
  3. Q3 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE SECTIONS:

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Which years of English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 papers are on this page?

Papers from 2026, 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 first additional language?

First Additional Language is usually out of 80 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.

How many marks is the English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 home language?

Home Language is usually out of 70 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.

How many marks is the English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 paper 1?

Paper 1 is usually out of 70 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.

How many marks is the English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 2 paper 2?

Paper 2 is usually out of 80 marks and you get 2 h 30 min to write it.

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Yes. 21 of the 29 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

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