English HL P1 memo

November 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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1.1The term youth is hard to define each region and culture has a unique perspective on it./ The status of people of various c hronological ages differ from culture to culture.

1.2Poverty has an adverse effect on the youth s struggle./The wealthy benefit from a myriad of opportunities. [Award full marks for cogent, alternative response (2\

1.3They have to become agents of change , one effect of which is that the existing problems do not affect the next generation (2\ The statistics provided by the writer shock the reader into realising the

1.5The writer wishes to appeal to the reader on an emotional level, highlighting the hopelessness of the situation in which the youth find themselves. It is an anecdotal account of personal hopelessness.

1.6In paragraph , the writer states that the youth in developing nations can progress economically only if they leave their countries of origin However, i paragraph , he speaks of how

1.7YES The writer maintains that young people have no escape from the uncertainty of their situation. he lack of opportunities drives the youth toward undesirable activities in search of validation, display of their wish to become

1.8The argument that education is essential for economic success is refuted by the fact that many skilled people are unemployed. The youth find themselves in a dilemma as education does not guarantee their success

1.9YES t indicates that the conversation has not ended and it creates more opportunities to engage the youth in issues affecting them. OR He has already addressed the content of the rhetorical question in the

1.10C: pathetic

1.11Although the characters are in an academic setting and preparing themselves for the future, they show no inclination or temperament to contribute to the improvement of society. They have disengaged , as can be seen in the speech

1.12TEXT A Text A has a greater impact because it addresses a wide array of issues pertaining to youth in crisis. Firstly, youth is viewed from a global perspective, which underlines the notion that the challenges mentioned are universal.

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3.2The text reveals that an alarming number of accidents is caused by drivers who use their cell phones while driving. This is reinforced by the visual of a driver cell phone obscur ing his view of the child on the road.

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4.4The humour is based on irony. It is ironic that the cat hard look at himself breeds more vanity in stead of self criticism. Garfield interprets the man (Jon

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5.1constantly/continually/continuously /always/incessa ntly/non stop [Accept other suitable synonym (1\

5.2Parenthesis/ Dashes indicate that additional information is included. (1\

5.3They crawl from the venue on all fours , uncontrollably weeping all the way home. They crawled from the venue on all fours, and wept uncontrollably all the way home. Crawling from the venue on all fours, they wept uncontrollably all the way

5.5were was (line 8\ sizeable p ercentages of the audience were... must be omitted.\ (1\ The hyperbole

5.10could refer to obsession pop music or performance [Accept reference to any TWO options.] (1\

Language Components

Comprehension QuestionsSummary WritingEssay/ArgumentOral/DebateVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionSummaryEssay WritingGrammarOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total70 marks

Sections10 = 10 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2016

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago10y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2016

Days since exam3,641

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