English Fal Questions

2013 Matric Q&A guide

1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. 1.2.1 Explain ‘bigorexia’ in your own words. (2) 1.2.2 Is anorexia the same as bigorexia? Give two reasons for your answer. (3)

1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.3.1 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down only the ENGLISH FAL question number (1.3.1) and the letter (A–D). In the context of the passage, the word QUESTIONS ‘medical’ in line 6 means … A medicinal B technical C curative D healing (1) 1.3.2 When did doctors decide that men suffer from bigorexia? (1)

1.4 Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? Give a reason for your answer in your own words. Men with bigorexia are proud of their huge muscles. (2) 1.5 Do you agree that bigorexia is a disease? Discuss your view. (2) 1.6 Explain what is meant by: a ‘personal trainer and nutritionist’ (paragraph 5). (3) 1.7 Refer to paragraph 6. In your own words, explain ‘insecure’ and ‘look for approval’. (2) 1.8 Refer to paragraph 7. According to the paragraph, who is at risk of suffering from bigorexia? (2) 1.9 Give one reason why people in authority are not doing anything about bigorexia. (1) 1.10 According to the passage, what are two of the effects of bigorexia? (2) 1.11 Explain why the title ‘Bigorexia: The Expert View’ is a suitable one for this passage. (2) MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 hours TEXT B

Section A: Comprehension Question 1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.

TEXT A Bigorexia: The Expert View (adapted) Sunday Times, 21 March, 2010 1. There are huge men out there, men who train until their muscles bulge – but they still believe they are small. When they look in the mirror, they see a tiny guy.

2. They are suffering from a disorder called ‘bigorexia’. Wits University head of psychiatry, Professor Christopher P Szabo, says: “These men have a distorted body image as do sufferers of anorexia, but it differs in that they see themselves as too small.” (5)

3. The medical term is “muscle dysmorphia” and it was identified in 1997 in the US.

4. Szabo says: “These men keep training, thinking it will make them feel better, but it does http://www.flickr.com/photos/eneas/2540708438/ not.” They often can’t show themselves in public as they think that their muscles aren’t Over the past 25 years Batman, Superman, GI Joe, The Incredible Hulk and Spiderman have all good enough. increased in size significantly, except for the waist, US researcher Timothy Baghurst, a sports scientist, found in a study on body image. He reported that pre-adolescent boys preferred the more muscular, 5. Personal trainer and nutritionist, Debbie Nathan, says she has worked with bigorexics. (10) bigger figures, which were “physically unrealistic”.

6. “They see themselves as shrunken and weedy when they are huge, muscled men. They 1.12 Study the picture. In what way does The Incredible Hulk illustrate the idea of bigorexia? (1) seem insecure and look for approval the whole time,” she says. “They will say: ‘I am not 1.13 According to this text, state which part of the superheroes’ bodies has not grown bigger in growing, am I?’ When you say: ‘Let’s do a measurement’, they will take the tape and move the last 25 years. (1) it themselves to drop a size.” 1.14 Suggest one reason why. (1) [30] 7. Who’s at risk of bigorexia? Bigorexia seems to extend beyond bodybuilding circles – and (15) not all bodybuilders have the “Adonis complex”. Nathan says: “At one stage muscle Section B: Summary dysmorphia was concentrated in the bodybuilding world but now it has filtered out Question 2 and affects young kids who hang out in clubs.” Those who weight-train excessively or The University of Natal has decided that all first-year students must learn isiZulu. You have been asked to inappropriately are likely to be in danger of suffering from bigorexia, even men not taking write a list of seven reasons for this decision. Use the following passage to compile your list. anabolic steroids. US researcher Timothy Baghurst says: “You can have muscle dysmorphia (20) Read the passage (TEXT C) below and write a list of seven main points for inclusion in your list. and not use steroids.” When he investigated whether bodybuilders who used steroids showed more characteristics of muscle dysmorphia than those who did not, he found “no TEXT C differences between them”. He says: “These men have very little satisfaction. They can never African languages can help make SA a better nation reach their goal. They always want to be bigger and leaner.” The Times Editorial, 17 May, 2013 (adapted) The bold decision taken by the University of KwaZulu-Natal – to make isiZulu a compulsory course for all 8. Muscle dysmorphia (MD) may be more common than people realise since, unlike anorexia, (25) first-year students – should be applauded. it can be hidden and men do not want to talk about it. More than half a group of amateur bodybuilders in the Western Cape had characteristics of MD, a study by the University Almost 20 years into democracy, this institution will be the first to make bilingualism a compulsory of Stellenbosch found in 2001. Baghurst, a sports scientist who had a mild form of the requirement, a move that is long overdue. The university’s decision will help transformation in this country. disorder, says: “The reason it doesn’t get attention is men are unwilling to talk about it.” Everyone supports transformation and change to make South Africa a better society, and learning isiZulu Szabo says that boys and men with MD do not feel they have an “illness” and will not (30) will help bring about these changes we all want. Therefore, we should support the University of KwaZulu- usually seek help. Natal in this decision. There is a language gap at tertiary institutions, which is why asking first-years to learn isiZulu should 9. On a Facebook site that Baghurst started on bigorexia, one posted: “You can’t be too big.” be encouraged. This will help to bridge the language gap in our education sector. As things stand, some From training such men, Nathan agrees: “For these men (their muscles) and training are not among us will argue that the standards of education will be improved. This will make our children’s future a thrill nor pleasure – there is no pleasure but they can’t stop themselves.” brighter. Language was and can still be used to help a nation to achieve their true potential. Before we throw stones and find excuses of how this plan would fail, we should realise that language is 10. Their close relationships are hammered by their tiredness, mood swings, temper and the (35) the most effective tool we can use to build bridges across our nation. We should encourage more of our abuse of anabolic steroids. To build muscle fast, many bodybuilders take steroids, which they institutions to go the same route to allow South Africans to learn from each other. can get from sports coaches, GPs and illegal sources. African languages should, just like English and Afrikaans, be developed as academic languages. 11. Johannesburg sports physician Dr Jon Patricios once treated a 20-year-old world champion To quote Professor Jonathan Jansen, South Africans should be an educated people that “favour the mind bodybuilder, weighing 80kg, who had been 54kg as a schoolboy. He had taken a cocktail over muscle, reason over (negative) emotion, and community over self-indulgence”. of products, including four types of steroids, stimulants, glucose drips, insulin and Creatine. (40) Learn isiZulu and other African languages and open your mind to another world. “This is an extreme case, but the cycle of using supplements and drugs is widespread,” Patricios says. This young man needed painkillers and sleeping tablets to control his pain. [10] But the drugs suppress breathing and he died of an asthma attack in his bed. Section C: Language Question 3: Analysing an advertisement 12. Johannesburg nephrologist Dr June Fabian says that young men are referred to hospital with Study the advertisement (TEXT D) on the next page and answer the set questions. complications after taking steroids. (45) For one-word answers, write only the question number and the word. For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter of the correct answer. 13. Nobody knows what triggers MD, but men are increasingly under social pressure to look good, and size counts. Parents, personal trainers and coaches should look out for this condition and find professional help if they see warning signs, he advises. Or the James Dean motto “Live fast, die young, and leave a good-looking corpse” could come true. (49)

1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 1.1.1 Which single word in the paragraph means the same as ‘so big that they expand’? (1) 1.1.2 Why do these men train so hard? Mention two points. (2) 1.1.3 How do we know that these men are very self-conscious? (1)

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Question 5: Language and editing skills 5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.

TEXT F ENGLISH FAL Pupils not taught to pick up their rubbish at zoo: D Malan, by e-mail, 23 September, 2011. QUESTIONS Earlier this year we visited our son and his family in Johannesburg. A family trip to the Johannesburg Zoo coincided with many primary school’s doing the same, as was continued evident from the buses in the parking area. What a wonderful learning opportunity for the youth. A highlight of such an outing is obviously a picnick lunch and we saw food being carried to the grassy picnic area. I was shocked to see that, after lunch, this area was covered in littering. Despite the fact that the zoo had lots and lots of bins, as well as numerous signs asking people not to litter and even stating the number of bins in the area, the teachers didn’t take this opportunity to teach the pupils to clean up their mess. I asked: “How can we get up and walk away from piles of our own rubbish after a day of fun?” If teachers are not instilling a sense of pride in primary school children, how will the message ever get through to these pupils? The zoo’s management is aware of this situation. Within minutes of the children leaving the area a cleaner was making his way across the grass, picking up all the litter. Yes, it keeps someone employed, but is this the answer? In contrast, at the summer concerts at Kirstenbosch Gardens, it is announced at every concert that Kirstenbosch has a no bin policy and all concertgoers must take their rubbish home with them. TEXT D Picnickers who do not pick up their rubbish are likely to find a fellow concertgoer tapping them on the shoulder to remind them to do so. 3.1 What is the name of the advertised product? (1) 3.2 Who is likely to buy this product? (1) 5.1.1 Correct the single error in each of the following sentences. Write down only the question 3.3 Explain what the use of the word ‘favourite’ suggests numbers and your answers. about the advertiser’s view of the product. (2) A A family trip to the Johannesburg Zoo coincided with many primary school’s 3.4 Give two reasons why the picture of the devices is doing the same, as was evident from the buses in the parking area. (1) suitable for this advertisement. (2) B A highlight of such an outing is obviously a picnick lunch and we saw food being 3.5 carried to the grassy picnic area. (1) 3.5.1 Why does the advertiser state that ‘Times C I was shocked to see that, after lunch, this area was covered in littering. (1) have changed’? (1) 5.1.2 Study the following sentence: 3.5.2 What link do you see between this headline Earlier this year we visited our son and his family in Johannesburg. and the product? (1) Use a homophone for the word ‘son’ in a sentence of your own. 3.6 Quote a single word which tells the reader that NOTE: A homophone is a word which sounds the same as another, but is spelt differently this product is available electronically. (1) and has a different meaning. (2) 3.7 Why does the advertiser offer a 14-day free trial? (1) [10] 5.1.3 Change the following sentence into a tag question by filling in only the blanks: This was a wonderful learning opportunity for the youth, … …? (1) 5.1.4 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech: I asked: “How can we get up and walk away from piles of our own rubbish after a day of fun?” (3) Question 4: Analysing a cartoon 5.1.5 Complete the following sentence by writing down only the missing word: Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. You cannot sweep the problem of litter … the carpet. (1) TEXT E 5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative: Picking up the litter keeps someone employed. (1) 5.1.7 Choose the correct word from those given within brackets. Write down ONLY the word: Children must remove (there/their/they’re) own litter. (1) 5.1.8 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence, using the word ‘if’: You do not pick up your mess. A fellow concertgoer will remind you to do so. (2) 5.1.9 Give the correct form of the word in brackets: There cannot be a (a) (wonderful) experience than visiting the zoo. The (b) (youth) learners from primary schools enjoy this experience. (2) 5.1.10 Form suitable nouns from the words in brackets: Picking up the litter provides (a) (employ) for a worker but children need to develop (b) (responsible). (2) 5.1.11 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice starting with the word: Their... People picked up their litter. (2) [20] [80] Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

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4.1 Refer to frame 1. 4.1.1 How do we know that the young man feels confident? In your answer, consider the words AND the illustration (drawing). (2) 4.1.2 How does the cartoonist show that the young man’s hands are moving? (1)

4.2 Refer to frame 2. 4.2.1 How does the young man’s mood change in this frame? State two points. (2) 4.2.2 Why has his mood changed? (1) 4.2.3 Choose only the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down only the question number (4.2.4) and the letter (A–D). ‘Conflicting comments’ means ... A statements that do not agree with each other. B sad ideas and points. C notes that are very helpful. D the boss’s eager response to the business proposal. (1)

4.3 Refer to frame 3. How do you feel about the young man? Give two reasons for your answer. Refer to the words AND the illustration. (3) [10]