JUNIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE
ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE 1131/2
PAPER 2 Continuous Writing 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks 60 2013
Additional Materials: Answer Book
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES
• Write your answers in the separate answer book provided.
• Write your Candidate Number and Name in the spaces on the answer book.
• Write in dark blue or black pen.
• Do not use correction fluid.
• Answer one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
• All topics in each section of this paper carry equal marks.
• Pay special attention to spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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Republic of Namibia
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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SECTION A
• Write an essay on one of the following topics.
• Your essay should be between 200 and 250 words in length.
• Do not repeat the guidelines. That means: do not rewrite the introduction to the
question.
1 The school gate
Write a story that starts with, “One day while I was standing at the school gate…”
2 Unwelcome news
Write about an occasion when you had a telephone (or cellphone) call giving you unwelcome
news.
Remember to include your thoughts and feelings.
3 Famous sports star
Write a short story about the day a famous sports star visited your school.
Remember to develop the setting, characters and plot.
4 Cellphones
A learner said, “I just cannot stay away from my cellphone. I have it with me day and
night.”
Give your views on the advantages and disadvantages of cellphones. Remember to include
the responsible use of cellphones by learners.
5 Success
The media (television, newspapers, magazines, etc.) give young people the idea that
success comes easily.
What are your views on this?
6 New technology
Reading books on a screen will never replace the good old-fashioned paperback.
What are your views on this?
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SECTION B
• Answer one question from this section.
• The content should be between 150 and 180 words in length.
• Do not rewrite the introduction to the question.
1 Friendly letter
You and your friend had to visit another friend in hospital.
Write a letter to your friend in which you apologise for not going with him/her.
2 Formal letter
The shack/house of a community member burnt down. The whole community was deeply
affected by this sad event.
Write a letter to the mayor in which you and your classmates−
• offer some assistance to help the family, and
• suggest ways how to prevent similar incidents.
3 Report
You attended the launch of a big project in the area where you live. Write a report for your
school’s newsletter in which you use the ideas below to report on the project.
• What the project was about
• Who started/launched the project
• Where it was held and who attended
• How the community will benefit from the project
4 Review
You have read a very interesting book. Use the ideas below to write a review on the
book:
• the type of book
• the main message/theme
• why you will recommend it to your friends
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