NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1

SEPTEMBER 2024

MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 80

These marking guidelines consist of 15 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, while others may be expanded at the
provincial marking guideline discussion.

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 reason/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 dialectal 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: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

1.1 1.1.1 ‘AI has been around for decades.’ (1)

1.1.2 It could play chess.

It could solve mathematical problems. (2)

1.2 1.2.1 Diseases may be discovered earlier.

It can cause earlier diagnosis of diseases.
It can lead to more effective treatment (of diseases).

NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above answers. (2)

1.3 1.3.1 AI can be used for natural, not unnatural language processing. (1)

1.3.2 Energy or electricity will be used less due to better technology,

leading to a reduction in costs. (2)

1.3.3 Less pollution will take place when one uses less energy/electricity. (1)

1.4 1.4.1 AI knowledge in this field can lead to new discoveries and
breakthroughs in space exploration. (2)

1.5 1.5.1 The ability of machines to do intellectual things normally done by

humans. (2)

1.5.2 It can understand languages.
It can make decisions.
It can show emotions.

NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above answer  (2)

1.6 Power, consisting of knowledge, skill and ability might be abused, especially by
criminals.Therefore, one needs to be responsible in securing one’s sources,
avoiding this power to fall into the wrong hands. (2)

1.7 1.7.1 B/malignant. (1)

1.7.2 AI will be able to become so advanced, that it will make decisions

without asking for permission/ consult a human being. (2)

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

Yes.
If businesses take care to secure and protect their data, they will become risk-free
and ensure a safe and secure future for everyone.

OR

No.
Hackers will always find a way to break into one’s security. You will always be at
risk. Businesses must not rely on safe-walls alone. AI must be treated with extreme
care as not all businesses will benefit.

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

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

The title is suitable as the passage discusses the impact of AI on many areas
of our lives. It advances as technology advances and new things are discovered
every day.

OR

The title is not suitable because AI has actually been around since 1950. We
just did not use it earlier or realise its potential sooner. It is not really new, just
the realisation of it.

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

1.10.1 Bliss food. (1)

1.10.2 Healthy food. (1)

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1.11 The heart symbol adds emotions to/appeals to one’s feelings in a factual (1)
text.

1.12 Research has been done/it is scientifically proved/the researcher, Dr HL

Moskowitz, is an expert/authority on this matter. (1)

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

Yes.
The graph is clear and shows how quickly the pleasure of unhealthy foods like
junk food wears off in comparison to that of healthy foods.

OR

No.
There is too little information. The graph could have shown specific time scales.
The pleasure scale could have indicated food examples. I’m not convinced.

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

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

The following points form the answer to the question:

QUOTATIONS FACTS
(NOTE: Candidates may phrase the facts
differently.)
1. ‘Listen to your child when they come 1. Listening to your child, it’s important to
to you for help. It’s important that show you believe them.
you believe them.
2. ‘Work with your child.’ ’Involving 2. Work things through with them so they feel
your child in solutions helps them in control again.
regain control.’
3. ‘The best thing you can do to stop 3. Stand up calmly to bullying.
bullying, is to take a stand against
it’. ‘But you can make the situation
worse by acting rashly.’
4. ‘The goal is to restore self-respect, 4. Focus on their self-respect by building up
it’s not about destroying the bully, their endurance/strength together.
but improving your child’s resilience
and self-respect.’ ‘You and your
child should figure out how to get
there together.’
5. ‘Social Networking Sites are 5. Parents should block out senders of
powerful tools for bullies and offensive messages.
parents need to be vigilant by
blocking communication with
whoever posts offensive
messages.’
6. ‘Delete all nasty messages and 6. Copy offensive messages before deleting
posts, but make a hard copy first - them.
you may need to save it for
evidence later.’
7. ‘Report it, as most social media 7. Bullying must be reported as it is not
sites don’t tolerate cyberbullying and tolerated by most sites.
are willing to help.’
8. ‘Don’t hesitate to inform the school 8. Schools should be made aware of bullying.
about what happened.’

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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 candidate has not quoted verbatim:

o 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
o 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
o 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks

 Distribution of language marks when candidate has quoted verbatim:

o 6–7 quotes: award no language mark
o 4–5 quotes: award 1 language mark
o 2–3 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

 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 are health conscious/overweight/prone to get diseases from eating
disorders. (1)

3.2 B/pinch. (1)

3.3 I stroke the cat’s head.
I stroke the enemy in one sweeping movement.

NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1)

3.4 Maximum/ Maximal. (1)

3.5 He shows pictures of foods to be avoided like processed meat and chips.
He puts the recommended daily intake of salt under a magnifying glass.
The empty salt shaker indicates that salt is not required for healthy food.

NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)

3.6 Less salt will reduce diseases like high blood pressure.
Less salt will lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, strokes and coronary
heart diseases. (2)
3.7 Open-ended. Accept a suitable response, e.g.

Yes.
I use too much salt and the prospect of becoming ill is not a good idea. It made
me aware how dangerous too much salt can be.

OR
No.
There is no scientific proof evident in the advertisement. The focus is on some
junk food and alternatives are not suggested. It is not very informational or
helpful.
NOTE: Accept 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 Items/articles/objects/goods/things. (1)

4.2 She indicates it with her arm. (1)

4.3 C/Renovated. (1)

4.4 The pots/things are shown flying through the air/her mouth is wide open/an
expression of disgust on her face. (1)

4.5 There is a little cloud indicating dust/movement of a dust cloud.

There are lines showing quick movements as the pot is thrown out. (2)

4.6 The cartoonist shows how Redeye, her husband is also thrown out, like the pots
as he has become old.
There are lines drawn showing him flying through the air.
The expression on his face shows his surprise.
His shoulders are drawn in to show how quickly this happened.
His feet are lifted from the floor as if he is flung outside.

NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2)

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

Yes.
It is funny how Mawsquaw’s words describing the pots become applicable to
her husband and when she suggests they are to be thrown out, he is thrown
out too.

OR

No.
Redeye is an older man and one is disrespectful if one suggests that he is old
or should be thrown out. It is not funny, but a sign of ill manners.

NOTE: Do not award a mark for Yes or No.

The above are merely examples. 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 5.1.1 (a) Through (1)

(b) world’s (1)
(c) a (1)
(d) greater (1)

5.1.2 Dalmatians will be born without spots! (1)

5.1.3 don’t they/do they not (1)

5.1.4 Snoopy, the beagle from Charles M Schultz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip, is
loved by everybody. (1)

5.1.5 Nine percent of dog owners will not have/won’t have a birthday party
for their pet. (1)

5.1.6 The vet said that his cat was clever and had lots of hair.

NOTE: Award ONE mark for each underlined change and ONE
mark for correct punctuation. (4)

5.1.7 Approximately - adverb

Of - preposition (2)

5.2 5.2.1 saviour  (1)

5.2.2 Not only should parents reduce screen time for their kids, but
also send them to bed early.

OR

Parents should not only send their kids to bed early, but also
reduce screen time.

OR

Parents should not only send their kids to bed early, but
reduce screen time too/as well. (2)

5.2.3 C / ladies (1)

5.2.4 better
least (2)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 80

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PAPER 1
SECTION A
TOTAL MARKS: 80
Date: September 2024
BARRETT'S TAXONOMY CHALLENGE

Literal Reorganisation Inference Evaluation Appreciation Easy Medium Difficult

Q Marks Topic

1.1.1 1 Recognition 1 1
1.1.2 2 Content 2 2
1.2.1 2 Analysis 2 2
1.3.1 1 Content 1 1
1.3.2 2 Analysis 2 2
1.3.3 1 Analysis 1 1
1.4.1 2 Identify 2 2
1.5.1 2 Analysis 2 2
1.5.2 2 Content 2 2
1.6.1 2 Analysis 2 2
1.7.1 1 MC Knowledge 1 1
1.7.2 2 Analysis 2 2
1.8.1 2 Evaluation 2 2
1.9 2 Title 2 2
1.10.1 1 Knowledge 1 1
1.10.2 1 Knowledge 1 1
1.11 1 Analysis 1 1
1.12 1 Recognition 1 1 2
1.13 2 Appreciation 2 2
30 TOTALS /30 6 6 12 4 2 30 12 12 6 30
% 20% 20% 40% 13.5% 6.5% 40% 40% 20%
TOTALS /30 12 12 6
ACTUAL %
DISTRIBUTION 40% 40% 20% 100% 40% 40% 20% 100%
TARGET % 40% 40% 20% 40% 40% 20%

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BARRETT'S TAXONOMY CHALLENGE

Q Marks Topic Literal Reorganisation Inference Evaluation Appreciation Easy Medium Difficult
2.1 Summary skills 1 1
2.2 Summary skills 1 1
2.3 Summary skills 1 1
2.4 Summary skills 1 1
2.5 Summary skills 1 1
2.6 Summary skills 1 1
2.7 Summary skills 1 1
2.8 Summary skills 1 1
2.9 Summary skills 1 1 1
2.10 Summary skills 1 1
0 TOTALS /10 2 2 4 1 1 10 4 4 2 10
% 20% 20% 40% 10% 10% 100% 40% 40% 20%
TOTALS /10 4 4 2
% 40% 40% 20% 100% 40% 40% 20% 100%
TARGET % 40% 40% 20% 40% 40% 20%

BLOOM'S TAXONOMY CHALLENGE

Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Easy Medium Difficult
Q Marks Topic
3.1 1 Knowledge 1 1
3.2 1 MP knowledge 1 1
3.3 1 Analysis 1 1
3.4 1 Application 1 1
3.5 2 Application 2 2
3.6 2 Analysis 2 2
3.7 2 Opinion 2 2

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4.1 1 Knowledge 1 1
4.2 1 Knowledge 1 1
4.3 1 MP Knowledge 1 1
4.4 1 Content 1 1
4.5 2 Application 2 2
4.6 2 Content 2 2
4.7 2 Opinion 2 2
5.1.1(a) 1 Spelling 1 1
5.1.1(b) 1 Apostrophe 1 1
5.1.1(c) 1 Article 1 1
5.1.1(d) 1 Spelling 1 1
5.1.2 1 Tenses 1 1
5.1.3 1 Tags 1 1
5.1.4 1 Passives 1 1
5.1.5 1 Negatives 1 1
5.1.6 4 Reported speech 4 4
5.1.7 2 Parts of speech 2 2
5.2.1 1 Correct form 1 1
5.2.2 2 Combined sentences 2 2
5.2.3 1 MC Plurals 1 1
5.2.4 2 Deg of comparison 2 2
40 TOTALS /40 8 8 15 5 0 4 40 17 19 6 40
% 20% 20% 37.5% 12.5% 0% 10% 42.5% 47.5% 15%
TOTALS /40 17 14 7 4
% 42,5% 35% 17.5% 10% 100% 42.5% 40% 17.5% 100%
TARGET % 40% 40% 20% 40% 40% 20%

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SUMMARY BARRETT'S TAXONOMY CHALLENGE

Literal Reorganisation Inference Evaluation Appreciation Easy Medium Difficult

Section Q Marks Topic
A 1 30 Comprehension 13% 27% 37% 16% 7% 57% 33% 10%
43% 37% 20%
B 2 10 Summary 20% 20% 40% 10% 10% 40% 40% 20%
40% 40% 20%
C 3-5 40 Language in context 25% 12.5% 42.5% 7% 13% 38% 45% 15%
40% 42.5% 20% 45% 30% 25%
80 TARGET % 40% 40% 20% 40% 40% 20%

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