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ENGLISH HL GRADE 9 ACTIVITIES Activity 1 – Novel Beautiful Hope Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow: EXTRACT A In the morning she would throw corn to the fowls in the yard, make coffee for the young widow and bring it to her on a wooden tray, feed and dress the children. Later the widow would leave for work, taking the children with her to drop them off at school. And she would rest after that as the sun came shining through thin layers of mist that usually covered the town in the early morning. Then she would 5 take on the rest of the work, dusting, polishing, washing and cooking. She wanted more from life than work, however. True, she must bring in some money to pay for the last year of her schooling, but she could not see herself having to work for the rest of her life. She wanted to live, somehow express herself, express her talents, hidden talents she knew to be slumbering within her. She thought of 10 discussing her future with the widow, but mourning seemed to have shut the door to friendship. So Nomona kept her hopes and frustrations to herself, sometimes even growing angry with her employer for being so seemingly aloof and uncaring. [Chapter 2] 1.1 Briefly describe the relationship between Nomona and the widow. 1.2 Discuss the reason for the widow’s loneliness. 1.3 Refer to line 7: ‘She wanted more from life than work’. How does this line affect your understanding of Nomona’s character? 1.4 Refer to lines 12 -13: ‘So Nomona kept her hopes and frustrations to
herself, sometimes even growing angry with her employer for being so seemingly aloof and uncaring.’
Account for Nomona’s feelings in the above statement.
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When boys start turning into men, they seem to become impossible. It is as if a river has suddenly burst its banks. Dukuza’s parents could not understand the change that had come over their son, he was like another person to them. He spent his money thoughtlessly, he neglected his schoolwork and was hardly to be seen at home except 5 at bedtime. Dukuza himself was surprised at the change. He looked through his school books as one looks at old photographs of forgotten times. Had he been asked to recount what he had learned he could not have given an answer because, as he now realised, he had never listened in the first place. 10 He always sat at the back of the classroom to avoid being asked questions. But how long could he hide himself? He would have to be exposed sooner or later. But what dreams moved through his mind while the teachers talked! He thought of fame and saw a wonderful being, like a glorious, fiery spirit, casting a magnificent spell over thousands, millions of people. 15 [Chapter 3]
1.5 Briefly describe the events leading to this extract. 1.6 Refer to lines 1 – 2: ‘It is as if a river has suddenly burst its banks’. Explain how this line affects your understanding of Dukuza. 1.7 What effect did the concept of fame have on Dukuza? 1.8 Refer to lines 7 - 8: ‘He looked through his school books as one looks at old photographs of forgotten times’ Critically comment on the change in Dukuza’s attitude towards his
studies. 1.9 Do you empathise with Dukuza’s character? Provide a reason for your
answer.
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Activity 3 Novel – Beautiful Hope
EXTRACT A
But a new year was looming ahead and she had not yet decided on her future. The thought of returning to the city frightened her. Often she would take a drive up to the lakes in the forest region where she would while away the morning, either sketching or reading a book. Then she would go to one of the inns in the kloof, sip tea and rest her gaze on the slopes, which dropped gradually towards 5 the lowveld like a mysterious sea. And her thoughts would wonder, she would think of Renaud and look down through the haze to the school where he was teaching. It seemed odd to her that a young man should tuck himself away in such a remote part of the world. Why had he sacrificed so much? How did he bear such loneliness? And yet he seemed so self-contained, so content. Thoughts of him 10 always filled her with warmth and tenderness.‘But what shall I do with my life?’ she asked herself repeatedly. ‘This part of the world is very beautiful but I can’t merely live out my days here. I’m sacrificing too much. Yet, Renaud does it and he seems fulfilled. But he knows something I don’t, I’m so shallow! Oh, to see what he sees!’
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1.1 Refer to line 1. Identify the person being referred to in this extract. 1.2 Refer to lines 2 - 3: ‘The thought of … while away the morning’ Account for her feelings in these lines. 1.3 Refer to line 10: ‘And yet he seemed so self – contained, so content.’ How does this line affect your understanding of Renaud’s character? 1.4 Refer to line 15: ‘I’m so shallow! Oh, to see what he sees!’ Discuss what she means in the above statement. Activity 4 – Comprehension - KARDASHIAN CRAZE: WHY IS THE WORLD OBSESSED WITH A FAMILY FAMOUS FOR NO REASON?
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KARDASHIAN CRAZE: WHY IS THE WORLD OBSESSED WITH A FAMILY FAMOUS FOR NO REASON?
It is television’s night of nights – The Emmys. Walking the red carpet at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles is everyone, from the talented cast of ‘Game of Thrones’ to Tina Fey to Anna Paquin. Suddenly, the screams from the photographers grow louder, the excited crowd milling on the outskirts perks up and reporters everywhere are scrambling for an interview. Is it Brad Pitt, Will Smith or Jen Aniston? No, it is reality stars Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner. Everywhere you turn these days, the Kardashians are making headlines. While the family earned some minor fame in the 1990s after the late Robert Kardashian represented O.J. Simpson during his wife’s murder trial, these days, the Kardashians are undoubtedly the “hottest” family in Hollywood. The 5th season of their E! reality show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” averaged nearly 4.7 million total viewers. However, the reality show is only a small part of the ever-expanding Kardashian empire. Sisters, Khloe and Kourtney scored their own Miami-based spin-off series, the three older sisters are getting ready to release their own autobiography ‘Kardashian Konfidential,’ they earn very well, endorsing a multitude of products from the weight loss pill QuickTrim to Famous Cupcakes. They recently released a sunless tanner called Kardashian Glamour, have their very own Bebe clothing collection and just announced that their own line, K-Dash, will be sold worldwide, this month. This is all in addition to being flown around the world to appear at parties and events. Furthermore, the sisters swooped in for a top ten spot on People’s 25 Most Intriguing People of 2009. But one question remains -- why are the Kardashians famous? “We've entered an era where ‘fame’ has far less to do with genuine talent and love for one's craft and far more to do with tabloid scandal and reality television antics,” Alec Shankman, a former reality show talent agent and founder of online casting service “GotCast” told Pop Tarts. “The Kardashians arguably 'launched' much in part due to Kim's one-time best-friend-forever status with Paris Hilton, and then her subsequent raunchy tape. Soon thereafter, the family is outselling box office movie stars on the newstands. Entry into the once glamorous celebrity in-crowd is now often as easy as creating a viral moment of tabloid gossip.”
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Read TEXT A below and answer the set questions.
TEXT A
Questions:
1.1. Refer to paragraph 1:
1.1.1. What does the crowd’s reaction to Kim Kardashian tell us about her status? (2)
1.1.2. Explain what the term “reality star” (line 5) means. (2) 1.1.3. What is the impact of including celebrities such as Will Smith and Brad Pitt in
the same list as the Kardashians? (2)
1.2. What was the Kardashian family initially famous for? (2)
1.3. List 2 business ventures that the Kardashians are famous for now. (2)
1.4. Is the following statement true or false? Motivate your answer with evidence from the text.
‘Keeping up with the Kardashians has been a resounding success across the world.” (2)
1.5. Refer to paragraph 8:
Critically discuss the writer’s attitude towards modern celebrities. Motivate your answer with evidence from the text. (3)
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So, in glorifying this family – famous for nothing in particular – is society setting a bad example to children - that they don’t need to necessarily aspire to having brains or a particular skill in order to really do well in life? “A recent survey of school children revealed that many teens today would rather be famous than smart, they’d rather be a celebrity assistant than go to Harvard. Although fascination with celebrities and fame is nothing new, never before has it seemed so attainable for so many,” Melissa Henson, Director of Communications and Public Education at the Parents Television Council said. “Most modern celebrities, from the cast of ‘Jersey Shore’ to the Kardashians, achieved their fame or notoriety not through any real merit or talent, but by having “spicy” tapes made public, or by acting like entitled, spoiled brats on some reality TV show. Is this really the example we want our children to follow?
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[Source: Adapted from www.foxnews.com]
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1.6. In your opinion, are The Kardashians suitable role models for the youth? Explain your answer. (3)
1.7. As a teenager, discuss your views on Melissa Henson’s criticism levelled towards the youth in the last paragraph. (2)
TOTAL SECTION A : 20 Activity 5 – Language USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY
Read TEXT B, that contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.
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When the world first met Kimberly Noel Kardashian, from the USA, over a decade ago, her wardrobe was filled with bold jewel tones and busy prints. Then came along Kanye West, armed with an assistant, to overhaul Kardashian's wardrobe, leaving behind those trendy, colourful items in favour of fashion-forward pieces in strictly neutral hues. ("Kanye wanted to give me a makeover, " Kardashian said on Watch What Happens: Live) And thus, the beige Kardashian that we've come to know was born. Take this past week, for example. While out on the promo circuit for her new KKW Fragranses, Kardashian did the talk-show rounds. She appeared on The Real, The Late Late Show With James Corden, and Ellen, wearing a skin-tight white anckle-length dress, a skin-tight grey mini-dress, and skin-tight grey midi-dress, respectively. At night, there was her fragrance launch dinner, where she wore a ruched, white long-sleeved gown, not unlike the ruched, white long-sleeved gown she wore to the Met Gala, and a dinner for Bumble Bizz, where she wore an oversized tuxedo blazer.
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[Source: Adapted from www.wmagazine.com]
Questions: 2.1. Refer to paragraph 1:
2.1.1. Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words. (4)
2.1.2. Identify the abbreviation used in paragraph 1 and write it out in full. (1)
2.1.3. Provide a suitable synonym for “trendy” in line 4. (1)
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2.2. Refer to lines 5 – 6: “Khanye wanted to give me a makeover,” Kardashian said on Watch What Happens: Live.”
Rewrite Kim’s words in the reported speech. Begin with: On Watch What Happens: Live, Kim Kardashian said …. (2)
2.3. Refer to line 7.
What is the function of the apostrophe used in the word “we’ve”? (1)
2.4. Identify and correct the two spelling errors in paragraph 2. (2)
2.5. Refer to line 10:
“The Real” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden” are italicised because they are titles of television shows.
Name two other punctuation marks which may be used to indicate a title. (2)
2.6. Refer to line 11: “…, wearing a skin-tight grey midi-dress,…”
Explain the function of the hyphen used in “skin-tight”. (1)
2.7. Refer to lines 8 – 9: “While out on the promo circuit for her new KKW Fragranses, Kardashian did the talk-show rounds.”
2.7.1. The sentence above is an example of a:
A. Compound Sentence
B. Complex sentence (1)
2.7.2. Explain your answer in 2.6.1 above. (1)
2.7.3. Extract one simple sentence from the sentence above. (1)
2.7.4. Rewrite the sentence above in the future tense. (2)
2.8. Provide a suitable antonym for the word “oversized” in line 15. (1)
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Activity 6 – ESSAY WRITING Write an essay of 250-300 words on ONE of the following topics. Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of your essay.
1.1 I couldn’t believe this was it; the end of an epic friendship. [40]
1.2 If only I could go back in time ... [40]
1.3 The world needs more women in positions of power. [40]
1.4 Today’s world is a dangerous place to live in. [40]
1.5. The pictures reproduced on the next page may evoke a reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination. Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write only the question number of your choice and give your essay a title.
NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen.
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Activity 7 – Comprehension Read the passage (TEXT A) and answer the set questions.
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THE ‘NEW’ FACEBOOK?
It is no secret that Facebook is losing fans. Thanks to fake news, irritating algorithms, targeted ads and those annoying old high school classmates you should probably get around to unfriending, it is likely you are using the social network less and less. As is the nature of things, someone is stepping in to fill the gap. Vero raced to the top of app stores’ charts worldwide recently, and is raking in rave reviews. It claims to put the “social” back into social media. The premise is simple – a newsfeed of posts from all the people you follow or have connected with, displayed chronologically. According to its manifesto Vero aims to correct the “imbalance that began to form between the interests of the platforms and users. A false sense of connection left us lonelier than ever. So we decided to create something more authentic. We created a social network that lets you be yourself. Hence the name Vero, meaning truth.” Vero, which has been around since 2015, has seen a surge in sign-ups this year. Last month it had about 500 000 users; now the number is more than three million. The platform’s no-ads policy is pretty attractive, as is its promise never to share users’ info, habits, likes and dislikes with third parties the way Facebook and other social media do to target advertising. You can target posts to categorised groups of people – for example, only those classified as “close friends” will see pictures of your family holiday. It is also easy to use and find your way around, if you are used to social media. The creator of Vero is billionaire Ayman Hariri (39), son of former Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri. He told CNN he came up with the idea after noticing Facebook friends “acting quite differently to how I knew them to be in the real world”. “In the real world we don’t have an audience,” he said. “We treat different people in our lives differently based on degrees of intimacy. The greatest social network that exists is the one between people in the real world.”
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A drawback is the subscription fee users might have to pay in future. Vero initially promoted a free, lifetime membership to the first million users – and despite the upswing in downloads, it decided to extend the offer. So best sign up fast!
[SOURCE: You Magazine, 29 March 2018]
QUESTIONS: TEXT A 1.1 What is the writer’s intention in this article? (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 1.
List two factors that contribute to Facebook losing fans. (2) 1.3 Refer to line 7.
‘It claims to put the “social” back into social media.’
Briefly explain what the writer is implying in this line. (2) 1.4 Refer to paragraph 3.
What is the writer’s intention in this paragraph. (2) 1.5 Refer to paragraph 4.
Provide a reason for the writer’s use of statistics in this article. (2) 1.6 State two advantages that Vero users have over Facebook. (2) 1.7 Refer to paragraph 6.
In your own words, discuss the reason Ayman Hariri set about creating the new social platform. (2)
1.8 Explain why some people are reluctant to join Vero. (2) 1.9 Do you think that Vero is a better option than Facebook? Justify
your response. (2) 1.10 In your view, is the title of the article a suitable one? Provide a reason for
your answer. (2)
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Activity 8 – Comprehension SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
Question One: READING FOR MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING
Read BOTH Text A and Text B below and answer the set questions.
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Clampdown on producers of fake and expired foods Government acts against shop owners who sell poor quality products
The Northern Cape Police were recently given a go-ahead to raid a counterfeit food factory. National police spokesperson, Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, says, “Police discovered the fake goods as well as equipment used to manufacture sanitary towels, shoe polish, food and condiments.” This action shocked consumers who questioned if they have unknowingly been eating fake food. Since then, there have been many more people
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sharing videos on social media of foods that they have bought that appear to be fake. Health Department spokesperson, Popo Maja, says the department is conducting a nationwide raid on spaza shops to get rid of fake foods. Following a number of videos on social media showing products that appeared to be odd but packaged in the branding of authentic brands, the Health Department is investigating the matter. The videos show soft drinks with things floating inside the bottles, and two of the same branded soft drinks but in two different shades of colour. Some of these shops also sell products that are past their sell-by dates. Popo says the cost of food has significantly increased and most people want to buy cheaper products. This is why the products are sold cheaper to lure consumers. Popo says they have launched raids on shops across the country to check if the products at these shops meet the required standards. He says they do not know where the products are coming from as they were following up on social media leads. “Our officials are going to outlets to buy goods like any other person and check the quality of the products. They then contact the legitimate producers to verify the products.” President of South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association, Rose Nkosi, says the organisation is concerned about the situation. “It is unlawful to produce counterfeit foods. These people must be arrested,” she says. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) spokesperson, Bjorn Buyst, reportedly said the matter of fake foods being sold at spaza shops is beyond their control. “We do not have the authority to make those calls on which products must be sold there. We only test products that come to us,” he said. Bjorn also said producers of products were no longer obliged by law to test their goods at SABS anymore and that is why there are many illegal products on the market. The National Consumer Commission’s Commissioner, Ebrahim Mohamed, says that the commission is investigating the fake food claims. “We appeal to communities to not take the law into their own hands. We are working on ways to deal with the perpetrators,” he says.
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[SOURCE: Move! Magazine, 12 September 2018]
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[Source: www.falsanir.is]
QUESTIONS: TEXT A 1.1 What is the writer’s intention in this article? (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 1. Why did the police raid the food factory? (2)
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1.3 How was the public made aware of the production of fake foods? (2) 1.4 Refer to paragraph 3. What is the writer’s intention in this paragraph? (2) 1.5 Refer to paragraph 4. Discuss the main reason for the manufacture and sale of fake foods. (2) 1.6 Refer to paragraph 5.
What measures has the Health Department put in place to curb the sale of fake items? (2)
1.7 Refer to paragraph 6. What does Rose Nkosi mean by “It is unlawful to produce counterfeit
foods.”?(lines 27 – 28) (2) 1.8 In your view, should fake items be manufactured? Justify your reponse. (2) QUESTIONS: TEXT B 1.9 Discuss the significance of the words ‘Avoid putting your money in the
hands of organized crime’. (2)
QUESTIONS: TEXTS A AND B
1.10 Does the visual text (TEXT B) support the writer's view of the production of fake goods as explained in TEXT A? Motivate your opinion. (2)
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Activity 9 – Language – Advertisement
Study the advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the set questions.
[Source: www.googleadverts.com]
Insert from the above advert
*I’m lovin’it. Buy one Big Mac get a second Big Mac Free. August 31 – September 2 Only. Here’s to hoping the rest of your Labor Day Weekend is this good! Participation may vary. Price of required purchase posted on menu board. Limited time offer.
QUESTIONS: TEXT D 3.1 What product is being advertised? (2) 3.2 Identify the slogan in the advertisement. (2) 3.3 Comment on the advertiser’s intention in using the caption ‘Buy one Big Mac, get a second Big Mac Free’. (2)
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3.4 Explain how the advertiser creates a desire for the product. (2) 3.5 Do you think that the advertisement is effective in promoting its product? Provide a reason for your answer. (2) [10] Activity 10 – Cartoon
Frame 1 Frame 2
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[Source: www.googleadverts.com]
QUESTIONS: TEXT E 4.1 Where does the conversation between Calvin and his father take place? Provide a reason for your answer. (2) 4.2 Discuss how the cartoonist creates humour in the cartoon. (3) 4.3 Refer to frame 3.
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How does the cartoonist illustrate the fact that Calvin’s father is reluctant to answer him? (2) 4.4 Refer to frame 4. What verbal and visual clues does the cartoonist use to show that Calvin’s father is upset? (3) [10] Activity 11 – Comprehension
FOR THE LOVE OF READING Zimkhita Mlanzeli, newest member of the FunDza Literacy Trust*
shares her story.
1 I went to Jingqi Village, not knowing what to expect. I went to give a two-day reading and writing course to an unknown audience. I went armed with information, ready to teach but I came out a student.
2 The chief of Jingqi had heard that people who wanted to promote literacy were coming to his village. Being a wise man, the chief 5
believed that education meant empowerment and that meant a better way of living for the community. That was why he asked his
right-hand man to mobilise the community and get a team of volunteers who would be trained to run reading clubs in different villages in the area. 10
3 I stayed an hour's drive away from Jingqi and had to travel on the
harsh, dirt roads of the Eastern Cape to get there. There is only one high school in Jingqi and seven primary schools which are
extremely far from each other in the surrounding villages. The schools have no facilities and no computers. Internet access is a 15 luxury that only a few have via their cell phones. The library of the high school is in bad shape.
4 On the first day, I spoke to the children and found that they were
hungry for information. They said they did not read because their books were from the dinosaur age and they found nothing 20
relevant in them. They have no access to the library as the teacher who is responsible for it, keeps it locked.
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5 Imagine their joy when I arrived with a box full of relevant, funky
novels written for teenagers! Not only are the books written in simple English, but they address issues that challenge many teenagers. 25
It is easy to relate to the teenage characters in the books. 6 The group of fifteen volunteers are amazing people. Six of the women had walked long distances to get to Jingqi because of their belief. All they had 25 were the word of the village chief and the hope that he had called them for a fruitful purpose. So, 30 against the harsh words of their families, the ridicule of their
neighbours and the 28 ºC blazing country sun, they had come in search of a better future.
7 I have never seen such passion and love for reading as I saw on the faces of the people of that area. If the love for reading can 35
transform a community so much, imagine how it could change our country.
8 Since my trip, I have tried to capture my experience in Jingqi, but I
cannot get beyond the first line. I am a writer by profession, but I cannot find the right words to express my feelings. I left Jingqi a 40
new person, with a refreshed passion for growing communities of readers. I will reach greater heights because of the people I worked with and our wonderful sponsors who support the improvement of literacy in South Africa.
[Adapted from http://www.fundza.co.za/2013]
1.1 Briefly explain what this passage is about. (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 1. Quote one sentence from this paragraph to illustrate that Zimkhita was prepared for her task. (1) 1.3 Explain how the chief felt about education. (1)
Glossary:
*FunDza Literacy Trust: a non-profit organisation that aims to get young South African adults to enjoy reading and develop their writing talents
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1.4 Refer to paragraph 2. Explain what is meant by the phrase ‘to mobilise the community’ (lines 7-8)? (1) 1.5 Describe the state of schools in the villages. . (1) 1.6 Refer to paragraph 4. Explain what is meant by ‘dinosaur age’ (line 20). (1) 1.7 Refer to paragraph 6. Describe the attitudes of the fifteen volunteers. (1) 1.8 Refer to paragraph 7. How do you think the passion for reading can transform the country? Explain your answer. (2) 1.9 Refer to lines 42 - 44: ‘I will reach greater heights because of the people I worked with’. What does the writer mean by the above statement? (2) 1.10 Would you describe Zimkhita as an admirable character? Justify your response. (2) 1.11 In your view, is the title a suitable one? Justify your response. (1) TOTAL SECTION A: 15x2 =30 Activity 12 – Comprehension
Teen inspiring others by sharing his journey through hell
1 For years Connery Le was the butt of people's jokes because of his appearance. 2 Not only was the 18-year-old Riverhills resident ridiculed because
of his Asian heritage, he was also bullied because of his extreme
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acne. Connery said during some of his darkest moments he felt 5 life wasn't worth living.
3 "My problems started when my parents divorced and I started suffering from anxiety and social stigma," he said.
4 "I used to get teased for being Asian which made me feel very insecure and then it got worse when I was in Grade 5 when I 10 started forming pimples.
5 "My anxiety got so bad I would throw up every other day at school and in Grade 7 my acne got worse because of puberty and I started having suicidal thoughts."
6 Connery said his high school days were a mix of escaping 15 reality through video games and callisthenics- a form of body weight exercise performed rhythmically and with minimal equipment.
7 He said by Grade 11 his focus shifted to body building and he changed his diet and started undertaking laser treatment for his acne. 20 8 Despite his efforts, however, Connery said the bullying continued until a video he uploaded of his journey received more than two million views and he won a prestigious body-building competition. 9 "Kids would take photos of my acne and make fun of me on social
media, so when I said I was going to achieve all this stuff, they 25 just laughed at me.
10 "One of my teachers even pulled me aside and said I needed to stop being so cocky because when I failed I was just going to get teased even more.
11 "It wasn't until I came first in the Australia Musclemania Men's 30 Physique Junior Class category and shared my journey on You
Tube that everyone shut up."
12 Connery Le now works at Springfield's newest fitness studio, Soulfit Studio where he teaches kids and adults callisthenics classes and is building a life coaching and personal training business. 35
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Musclemania body building competition later this year.
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kids everywhere is you might be going through hell right now, but you will find your way out and will look back and understand it will make you into a better person- you can turn that pain into something amazing."
15 Connery hopes to one day become an international life coach 45 like idol Tony Robbins and to become an actor where he aims to become the first Asian Marvel Superhero.
[Source: www.springfielddailyrecord.com]
1.1 What is the writer’s intention in this article? (3) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 1. Why did people laugh at Connery Le? (2) 1.3 How old was Connery Le when he was being bullied for his acne? (1) 1.4 Explain the cause of his anxiety and social stigma? (2) 1.5 With reference to the above text, state the reason for him feeling insecure? (2) 1.6 Refer to paragraph 5. Discuss what is meant by ‘suicidal thoughts’. (2) 1.7 When did the bullying stop completely? (2)
GLOSSARY
Ridiculed – to mock or laugh at
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1.8 Did Connery allow the bullying to get the better of him? Justify your response. (2) 1.9 Identify the main idea in paragraph 14. (3) 1.10 Refer to line 46: ‘like idol Tony Robbins and to become an actor where he aims to …’ What does the writer mean by referring to Tony Robbins as an ‘idol’? (3) 1.11 In your view, is Connery an inspiration to others? Provide a reason for your answer . (3) 1.12 Is the title ‘Teen inspiring others by sharing his journey through hell’ a suitable one? Justify your response. (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Activity 13 – Comprehension
Teen inspiring others by sharing his journey through hell
7 For years Connery Le was the butt of people's jokes because of his appearance. 8 Not only was the 18-year-old Riverhills resident ridiculed because
of his Asian heritage, he was also bullied because of his extreme acne. Connery said during some of his darkest moments he felt 5 life wasn't worth living.
9 "My problems started when my parents divorced and I started suffering from anxiety and social stigma," he said.
10 "I used to get teased for being Asian which made me feel very insecure and then it got worse when I was in Grade 5 when I 10 started forming pimples.
11 "My anxiety got so bad I would throw up every other day at school and in Grade 7 my acne got worse because of puberty and I
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started having suicidal thoughts."
12 Connery said his high school days were a mix of escaping 15 reality through video games and callisthenics- a form of body weight exercise performed rhythmically and with minimal equipment.
7 He said by Grade 11 his focus shifted to body building and he changed his diet and started undertaking laser treatment for his acne. 20 8 Despite his efforts, however, Connery said the bullying continued until a video he uploaded of his journey received more than two million views and he won a prestigious body-building competition. 9 "Kids would take photos of my acne and make fun of me on social
media, so when I said I was going to achieve all this stuff, they 25 just laughed at me.
10 "One of my teachers even pulled me aside and said I needed to stop being so cocky because when I failed I was just going to get teased even more.
14 "It wasn't until I came first in the Australia Musclemania Men's 30 Physique Junior Class category and shared my journey on You
Tube that everyone shut up."
15 Connery Le now works at Springfield's newest fitness studio, Soulfit Studio where he teaches kids and adults callisthenics classes and is building a life coaching and personal training business. 35
16 He will also travel to America to compete in the international Musclemania body building competition later this year.
14 He said despite the agony of his teen years, it had made him into the man he was today and wanted anyone suffering from bullying to know there is light at the end of the tunnel. "My message for 40
kids everywhere is you might be going through hell right now, but you will find your way out and will look back and understand it will make you into a better person- you can turn that pain into something amazing."
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16 Connery hopes to one day become an international life coach 45 like idol Tony Robbins and to become an actor where he aims to become the first Asian Marvel Superhero.
[Source: www.springfielddailyrecord.com]
1.1 What is the writer’s intention in this article? (3) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 1. Why did people laugh at Connery Le? (2) 1.3 How old was Connery Le when he was being bullied for his acne? (1) 1.4 Explain the cause of his anxiety and social stigma? (2) 1.5 With reference to the above text, state the reason for him feeling insecure? (2) 1.6 Refer to paragraph 5. Discuss what is meant by ‘suicidal thoughts’. (2) 1.7 When did the bullying stop completely? (2) 1.8 Did Connery allow the bullying to get the better of him? Justify your response. (2) 1.9 Identify the main idea in paragraph 14. (3) 1.10 Refer to line 46: ‘like idol Tony Robbins and to become an actor where he aims to …’ What does the writer mean by referring to Tony Robbins as an ‘idol’? (3) 1.11 In your view, is Connery an inspiration to others? Provide a reason for your
GLOSSARY
Ridiculed – to mock or laugh at
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answer . (3) 1.12 Is the title ‘Teen inspiring others by sharing his journey through hell’ a suitable one? Justify your response. (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Activity 14 – Language USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY
Read the passage below, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.
The basics of a good skin regime
1 With the impact of 21st century living, our increased understanding of the skin, plus ever-more sophisticated skincare solutions… does the cleanse- tone-moisturise routine cut it anymore?
2 Most probably not, is the simple answer. We have access to all sorts of knowledge and interventions that can help to keep our skin as healthy 5 and youthful looking as long as possible.
3 The first step is not to take our skin for granted. How many of us do? Probably most of us. Unless it starts hurting (as acne and eczema sufferers will tell you), or it’s only as we age and start seeing the conseqences of our neglect or abuse that we wish we’d taken better 10 care.
4 Our skin, besides being our largest organ (a fact that in itself deserves respect) is incredibly hard working. We know that up to 80 percent of what we see as ageing comes from external factors – cheif among them sun damage from UV rays. 15
5 However, the remainder comes from internal factors. Natural or intrinsic ageing is caused by internal factors such as hormonal shifts , genetics and changes in skin metabolism, which contribute to the appearance of wrinkles, loss of firmness, and crepey skin. our skin of course also acts as a barometer of these problems Positive lifestyle choices will go a 20 long way towards helping to keep us well.
[Source: Adapted from https://beyondbeauty.health24.com/basics-good-skin] 2.1 The title The basics of a good skin regime is written in bold. State two other ways in which a title can be indicated. (2)
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2.2 Identify the following Parts of Speech:
2.2.1 with (line 1) (1) 2.2.2 the (line 1) (1) 2.2.3 we (line 4) (1)
2.3 Refer to line 7: ‘The first step is not to take our skin for granted’.
The sentence above is an example of a: A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence C. Complex Sentence (1)
2.4 Refer to lines 8 – 9.
2.4.1What is the function of the brackets used in this line? (1) 2.4.2 Provide two other punctuation marks to replace the brackets. (2) 2.5 Refer to line 9. … or it’s only as we… taken better care.
2.5.1 Provide the function of the apostrophe used in the word ‘it’s’. (1) 2.5.2 State one other function of the apostrophe. (1) 2.6 Provide a suitable suffix for the word ‘age’ (line 9). (1) 2.7 Identify the abbreviation used in paragraph 4 and write it out in full. (1) 2.8 Add a suitable prefix to alter the meaning of the word ‘natural’ (line 16). (1) 2.9 Punctuate the following sentence:
our skin of course also acts as a barometer of these problems (2) 2.10 Identify and correct TWO words that have been incorrectly spelt in the passage. (2) 2.11 Provide an antonym for the word ‘positive’ (line 20). (1) 2.12 Provide a synonym for the word ‘helping’ (line 21). (1) Total: 20
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