FINAL(AMENDED)

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1

MARKING GUIDELINES

PREPARATORY EXAMINATION

SEPTEMBER 2024

MARKS: 80

These marking guidelines consist of 10 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS

1. Candidates are required to answer ALL the questions.

2. These marking guidelines serve as a guide to markers. Some responses may

require a marker’s discretion.

3. Candidates’ responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.

MARKING THE COMPREHENSION

• Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect spelling and language errors in

responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the
meaning/understanding. (Errors must still be indicated.)

• If a candidate uses words from a language other than the one being examined,
disregard those words, and if the answer still makes sense, do not penalise. However,
if a word from another language is used in a text and required in an answer, this will
be acceptable.

• For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or I AGREE/

I DISAGREE. The reasons/substantiation/motivation is what should be considered.

• When one-word answers are required and the candidate gives a whole sentence, mark
correct provided that the correct word is underlined/highlighted.

• When two/three facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first
two/three.

• Accept dialectical variations.

• For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct
answer AND/OR the answer written out in full.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1
• The lockdown exposed the inequalities of their society. ✓
• It afforded the rich the opportunity to flaunt their wealth at the expense
of the cultural practice of male initiation. ✓ (2)

1.2 It is a concept used in South Africa in the post-apartheid era to refer to

(diversity) multiracial ✓and multicultural country. ✓ (2)

1.3
1.3.1 It is a customary and cultural rite of passage ✓ in which boys transition
from boyhood to manhood. ✓ (2)

1.3.2
• Given the increase in the number of people, it shows that the
people in the Eastern Cape believe in this cultural practice . ✓

• They have been looking forward to its return. ✓ (2)

1.4 ‘opulence’ ✓ (1)

1.5 It refers to something that is exciting/extravagant ✓ and attractive in a

showy way. ✓ (2)

1.6
1.6.1 They posted the events on social media. ✓ (1)

1.6.2 They argue that this new trend has an element of distorting/undermining
their customary practice. ✓ (1)

1.7 The economic inclusion of women translated into social power which has

been used to challenge men’s traditional cultural roles. ✓ (1)

1.8
1.8.1 Some men are excluded in the decision-making process due to their
inferior economic statuses. ✓ (1)

1.8.2 B / destruction. ✓ (1)

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1.9 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

Paragraph 9 is significant as it teaches people what the purpose of the male

initiation is. The manner in which it is now celebrated undermines the ethical
and moral values of this age-old cultural practice of male initiation.

OR

It is not significant because celebrating male initiation in a flamboyant way has

got nothing to do with morality and ethics. (2)

1.10 He praises those rich Black men for being steadfast in upholding their tradition
despite their wealth. ✓ Successful middle-class women are praised for being
respectful to the cultural roles the men play✓/for not being easily swayed
from their cultural heritage. ✓ (2)

1.11 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

YES

Nowadays there is a thin line between male initiation celebrations and

modernity as the celebrations are characterised by flamboyance. In such
celebrations people wear designer attires instead of the traditional garbs.

OR

NO

People from urban areas also follow the Xhosa tradition of male initiation.
It is justifiable for them to celebrate it in a modern way that is in line with
the environment they live in.

NOTE: Accept any other suitable responses. A candidate can score 1 mark
for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination
answer. (2)

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1.12 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

YES

It is suitable because it exposes how rich people go to great lengths in

spending for celebrating the return of the initiates at the expense of the
intended purpose of such ceremonies.

OR

NO

The topic is misleading as it does not give any clue whatsoever that the
passage is about male initiation. The initiation ceremony is more of a display
of opulence than a celebration of culture.

NOTE: Accept any other suitable responses. A candidate can score 1 mark
for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination
answer. (2)

TEXT B

1.13 Instagram. ✓ It has the highest percentage of users (the bar is longer).✓ (2)

1.14 Text B is about social media platforms✓ and most people (teens) use social
media on their phones. ✓ (2)

1.15 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

YES

The bar graph is easy to understand as it shows each social media platform
and clearly depicts the percentages of teens who use social media at least
once a month.

OR

NO

Words would have been simpler and easier to understand as most people
may not be able to interpret a bar graph.

NOTE: Accept any other suitable responses. A candidate can score 1 mark
for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination
answer. (2)

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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

The following points form the answer to the question:

OWN WORDS/POINTS
QUOTATIONS (NOTE: Candidates may phrase
the facts differently.)
1. ‘It is best to avoid going outside during the 1. Refrain going outdoors.
hottest hours of the day.’

2. ‘When in direct sunlight remember to wear a 2. Wear a hat or cap.

hat or cap to cover your head and face.’

3. ‘Heat escapes through the skin, which is the 3. Wipe your sweat with a wet
largest part of your body. It is important to towel.
cool your skin down by drenching a towel and
using it to wipe your sweat.’
4. ‘As you sweat throughout the day, the liquids 4. Drink lots of water.
you are losing need to be replaced to avoid
dehydration, therefore it is vital to drink plenty
of water.’
5. ‘Alcohol causes dehydration which can be 5. Avoid drinking alcohol.
difficult if your body is already struggling with
staying cool in summer. Mixing too much sun
with alcoholic beverages is not a good
combination.’
6. ‘When it is hot, you are far better off sticking 6. Eat nutritious food.
to light and healthy meals.’

7. ‘Take the temperature into consideration 7. Avoid doing any physical

when planning your day and, if you can, limit activity in extreme
exercise and all physical activities as it could temperatures.
be dangerous to exercise in the blazing sun.’
8. You must be able to recognise the symptoms 8. Seek medical help when
of heat-related illnesses and seeking necessary.
necessary medical help in the event of a heat
emergency.’

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Marking the summary

Marking is on the basis of the inclusion of valid material and the exclusion of invalid
material.

The summary should be marked as follows:

• Mark allocation

o 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)

o 3 marks for language
o Total marks: 10

• Distribution of language marks when the candidate has not quoted verbatim:

o 1 to 3 points correct: award 1 mark

o 4 to 5 points correct: award 2 marks
o 6 to 7 points correct: award 3 marks

• Distribution of language marks when the candidate has quoted verbatim:

o 6 to 7 quotes: award no language mark

o 4 to 5 quotes: award a maximum of 1 language mark
o 2 to 3 quotes: award a maximum of 2 language marks

NOTE:

• Word count:

o Markers are required to verify the number of words used.

o Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of
words used, or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly.
o If the word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the
stipulated upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary.

TOTAL SECTION B: [10]

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE

NOTE:

• Spelling:

o One-word answers must be marked correct even if the spelling is incorrect,

unless the error changes the meaning of the word.
o In full-sentence answers, incorrect spelling should be penalised if the error is
in the language structure being tested.

• Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/

as per instructions.
• For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the
correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full as correct.
• Where an abbreviation is tested, the answer must be punctuated correctly.

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT

3.1 People who want their health products delivered to them. / People who want
Dis-chem products delivered to them/people who require medical products.✓ (1)

3.2 we will/we shall ✓ (1)

3.3 To emphasise how quickly customers will get their products ✓/ to attract the reader
to know how efficient their delivery service is. ✓ (2)

3.4 The visual enhances the message of the text because it depicts the delivery
process. ✓ It shows an interaction between two people, the delivery guy is
delivering the Dis-chem parcel. They are both smiling at each other which
means that they are happy with the service. ✓ (2)

3.5 C / alliteration ✓ (1)

3.6 trademark ✓ (1)

3.7 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

YES
The advertisement succeeds in convincing the reader to use the service because
it presents a convenient way for customers to get their medication. The details
on the advertisement are clear as they show the reader how they can get the
service by downloading the application.
OR
NO
Only certain consumers will use the service as the advertisement focuses
on health products only but Dis-chem sells other products. There is only one
way in which consumers can get the service, which is by downloading the
application, which means that people without smartphones cannot get it.

NOTE: Accept any other suitable responses. A candidate can score

1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination
answer. (2)
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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON

4.1 He is knocking on the door.✓ (1)

4.2 Visual clue: The boss is kneeling to show that he is apologising.✓

He puts his hand on his chest.✓ (2)

4.3 He says that he wants Dagwood back at his desk immediately.✓ (1)

4.4
4.4.1 The ellipsis shows that some information has been left out/ the boss’s
sentence is incomplete.✓ (1)

4.4.2 Visual clue: The boss is clenching his fists. / He is waving his right fist
in the air/ he is smiling (his mouth is wide open).✓

Verbal clue: He is using the interjection ‘WHOA’ to express his interest

in the Western movie./ He mentions that he loves
old Western.✓ (2)

4.5 (I have) got to✓ (1)

4.6 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response.

YES

The boss wants Dagwood back at work, but he stays behind to watch
the movie. / He says watching movies is a waste of valuable time, however,
he watches it himself. / He fires Dagwood only to realise how
indispensable Dagwood is to his company.

OR

NO

It is humiliating to be fired from your job. The boss’ apology is not genuine
because in FRAME 1 he says that he hates doing this. In FRAME 2
he wants to apologize and get this over and done with as quickly as possible. /
He cares more about his company than he does about Dagwood because if
his company was not so much in need of Dagwood, he would not have called
him back.

NOTE: Accept any other suitable response. A candidate can score

1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a
combination answer. (2)

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QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

5.1.1 (a) men’s✓ (1)

(b) pacesetter✓ (1)

(c) set✓ (1)

(d) has✓ (1)

5.1.2 The previous record of 46.86 seconds was toppled by him.✓ (1)

5.1.3 The striker scored a goal for his team.✓ (1)

5.1.4 didn’t it / did it not✓ (1)

5.1.5 He said that he ✓ could ✓go faster than that day’s ✓ time.

NOTE: Award ONE mark for any TWO of the underlined changes and ONE
mark for correct punctuation. (3)

5.1.6 motive/motivate✓ (1)

5.1.7 Zhanle had become the first Chinese male to hold the world record in the
event.✓ (1)

5.1.8 (a) Auxiliary /helping verb.✓

(b) Definite article.✓ (2)
5.2
5.2.1 Happiness does not/doesn’t come with the feeling of satisfaction.✓ (1)

5.2.2 Not only does happiness spread positivity✓ but it also builds resilience.✓

OR
Not only does happiness spread positivity,✓ it also builds resilience.✓ (2)

5.2.3 Most enjoyable✓ (1)

5.2.4 extremely✓ (1)

5.2.5 prosperous✓ (1)

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TOTAL MARKS: 80

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