English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 3 September Past Papers and Memos

1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
2. Q2 Cluttered minds can weigh people down and cause unnecessary stress.
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:

1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the questions in your own words as far as
2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own Words.Read the following passage (TEXT C), which is an adapted extract from Long Walk to
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 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:

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 and answer the questions set on each. The number 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 questions set on each. The 35 marks
5. Q5 Read the following extracts from the TWO short stories and answer the questions set 35 marks
6. Q6 6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 35 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 texts you have studied this year. Read these questions carefully and answer as per the instructions.
2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

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, Dorian’s immaturity and narcissism lead to his corruption. 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, Richard Parker is central to Pi’s survival in both versions of the story. 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, innocent characters fall victim to the actions of the antagonist. 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, innocent characters fall victim to the actions of the antagonist. 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, innocent characters fall victim to the actions of the antagonists. 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 the next page 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.

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 THREE sections:

1. Q1 • Write an essay of 400–450 words (2–2½ pages) on ONE of the following topics. 50 marks
2. Q2 • Respond to TWO of the following topics. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the questions in your own words as far as
2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsForty years ago Steve Jobs shared a brilliant leadership lesson in a well-documented
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 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:

1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
2. Q2 Prescribed Poetry – 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 Unseen Poetry – 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, Dorian’s identity is shaped by key events and people 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, Pi’s identity is shaped by key events and people in his 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 QuestionIn Hamlet, acts of deception directly contribute to the tragic outcomes of the play. 25 marks
11. Q11 Hamlet─ Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
12. Q12 Othello ─ Essay QuestionIn Othello, acts of deception directly contribute to the tragic outcomes of the play. 25 marks
13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
14. Q14 The Crucible ─ Essay QuestionIn The Crucible, acts of deception directly contribute to the tragic outcomes of the 25 marks
15. Q15 The Crucible ─ Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Please read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer questions.
2. 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 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.

1. Q1 • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the 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:

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 and answer the questions set on each. The number 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 questions set on each. The 35 marks
5. Q5 Read the following extracts from the TWO short stories and answer the questions set
6. Q6 6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions that follow. The

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 texts you have studied this year. Read these questions carefully and answer as per the instructions.
2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the questions in your own words as far as
2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own Words.Studies show that, in South Africa, Gen Zs are the most digitally and physically
3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisements (TEXT D and TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy 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:

1. Q5 Wild Geese Contextual question 10 marks Page 9 10 marks
2. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray ─ Essay QuestionThe Principles of Aestheticism contribute significantly to the degradation of Dorian 25 marks
3. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray ─ Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
4. Q8 Life of Pi ─ Essay QuestionIn Life of Pi, Pi’s unique character and abilities enable him to survive his ordeal at 25 marks
5. Q9 Life of Pi ─ Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
6. Q10 Othello ─ Essay QuestionIn the play Othello, Othello and others bring harm upon themselves through their 25 marks
7. Q11 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
8. Q12 Hamlet ─ Essay QuestionThe desire for justice motivates the actions of Hamlet and other characters. 25 marks
9. Q13 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
10. Q14 The Crucible ─ Essay QuestionIn the play, The Crucible, John Proctor and others are forced to sacrifice that which 25 marks
11. Q15 The Crucible ─ Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Please read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer questions.
2. 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 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.

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:

1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the questions.
2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsModern society values perfection.R ead TEXT C and write a cohesive paragraph
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 answer the questions. 10 marks
5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT F, which has some deliberate(intentional) errors, and answer the questions. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

1. Q1 A hundred athletes took part in a long jump competition. The distance, in centimetres, of 10 marks
2. Q2 The following table shows a comparison of the distances (centimetres) jumped by 6 long 10 marks
3. Q3 In the diagram below, E(p; 8), F(–2; –3), G and H(8; 7) are vertices of rhombus EFGH. 17 marks
4. Q4 In the diagram below, a circle centred at R(4; 2) passes through the origin O, S and 23 marks
5. Q5 5.1 Given that: cos26°= p 30 marks
6. Q6 Sketched below is the graph of f(x) = cos x , in the interval ������ ∈ [–180°; 180°]. 12 marks
7. Q7 In the diagram below, TP represents the height of a building. The foot of the building P and 8 marks
8. Q8 In the diagram, PRQT is a cyclic quadrilateral in the circle with QR = QT. Chord RT is 7 marks
9. Q9 In the diagram, the two circles touch internally at M. MK is a common tangent to the circles. 12 marks
10. Q10 In the diagram below, ΔABC and ΔDEF are given such that A = D, B = E and C = F. 21 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Please read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer questions.
2. 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 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.

1. Q1 Question 1 50 marks
2. Q2 Question 2 30 marks
3. Q3 Question 3 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and Understanding
2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own Words
3. Q3 Analysing Advertising 10 marks
4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the Media 10 marks
5. Q5 Using Language Correctly 10 marks

1. Q1 Essay Question 10 marks
2. Q2 Poetry – Contextual Question 10 marks
3. Q3 Poetry – Contextual Question 10 marks
4. Q4 Poetry – Contextual Question 10 marks
5. Q5 Contextual Question 10 marks
6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay Question 25 marks
7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual Question 25 marks
8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay Question 25 marks
9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual Question 25 marks
10. Q10 Othello – Essay Question 25 marks
11. Q11 Othello – Contextual Question 25 marks
12. Q12 Hamlet – Contextual Question 25 marks
13. Q13 Hamlet – Contextual Question 25 marks
14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay Question 25 marks
15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual Question

1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXTS A and B and answer the questions in your own words as far as
2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsYou have been asked to research the detrimental effects on children of watching
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 F and answer the set questions. 10 marks
5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT G, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.
2. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
3. Read ALL the questions correctly and answer only what is asked.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. Show ALL calculations, including units and formulae, where applicable.
7. Write neatly and legibly.

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 following extracts from the novel 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. The 35 marks
4. Q4 Read the extracts from the play below and answer the set questions. The number 35 marks
5. Q5 Read the extracts from the TWO short stories and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
6. Q6 6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. The 35 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 texts you have studied this year. Read these questions carefully and answer as per the instructions.
2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the 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: