JUNIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE
ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE 1101/3
PAPER 3 Conversation
Marks 20 2017
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Republic of Namibia
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
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SECTION A: QUESTIONS ON LITERATURE READ IN CLASS
Concentrate on aspects such as:
(a) Theme – main idea of the book/poem/short story.
(b) The learner’s preference for certain characters.
(c) The learner’s opinion on the suitability of the specific book/poem/short story
for his/her age group.
(d) What is the plot? According to the learner, is it realistic/acceptable or not?
(e) What did the learner like most about the book/poem/short story?
(f) If the learner does not like reading at all, did the choice of the book change
his/her opinion? Why? How? If not, why not?
(g) Describe the main/specific character (name given) and explain whether the
reader can identify himself/herself with the main character.
(h) Which aspects of the character in particular could the learner identify with?
If the learner does not or cannot identify himself/herself with the character,
explain why not.
(i) What, if any, are the literary merits of the texts?
(j) Did the writer/poet make use of any literary devices (e.g. figures of speech in
a poem) OR symbolism in the book/poem/short story? Could you point this
out? How did this/these help to convey the overall message/meaning?
(k) Did the learner like the style of writing? Why? Why not?
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SECTION B: DIALOGUE
• The teacher chooses one of the six (A ‒ F) topics provided for the candidate.
• Guideline questions are put to the candidate to engage in a conversation.
• The conversation should last for five minutes.
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SECTION B: DIALOGUE
We are supposed to lead a balanced life.
• What does the word balance mean?
• What is the aim of a balanced life?
• What do you need to do to lead a balanced life?
• Is it at all possible for all human beings to lead a balanced life? Give reasons and
examples to support your answer.
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B
We are constantly busy with electronic gadgets of some kind.
• What does that mean?
• Is it desirable to be busy with one or the other gadget all the time? Give reasons.
• How can you minimise your use of gadgets? Why should it be essential?
• About thirty years ago cellphones, I-pods, tablets did not exist yet.
Could you imagine a time not having this electronic equipment around? Would it
still be possible in the 21st century? Give reasons.
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C
Mountain-climbing, jogging and biking are outside activities that become ever
more popular.
• What does each of these activities entail?
• Mention the one that appeals to you most? Why?
• Which one appeals to you the least? Why?
• Which benefits do you gain from them?
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D
The film industry provides endless entertainment to us.
• What is the positive benefit of watching films?
• Why do films recommend parental guidance and age restrictions?
• Are TV settings for viewing films by children effective? Why? If not, why not?
• Do you consider films portraying the unreal world of the imagination and science
fiction a welcome change for viewers? Why? If not, why not?
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E
You have your own system of tidying up. Your mother, however, is not satisfied
with your tidying up.
• What is your understanding of being tidy?
• Why is it essential to tidy up your space in a household?
• Why does your mother’s nagging about your tidying up irritate you?
• How can the conflict between you and your mother be solved?
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F
You have realised that you are nervous about matters very easily.
• How do you feel when you are nervous?
• When do you become nervous?
• What can you do to prevent unnecessary nervousness?
• How would you help a friend who becomes so nervous that he can hardly write an
examination?
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