Lo 2017 Final Examination

MEMORANDUM
Jeppe High School for Boys

Subject: Life Orientation
Final Examination 2017
Grade: 8
SECTION A: 25 Marks
QUESTION 1: Multiple Choice

1.1 Examples of non-verbal communication include:
A. eye contact, facial expressions, tone of voice, posture
1.2 A person's self-concept:

A. is the idea or image you form about yourself
1.3 An example of positive self-talk would be:

C. I am a good friend
1.4 A person can develop a positive self-concept through:

D. appreciating their uniqueness.
1.5 Kinaesthetic or tactile learners:

B. learn best when they are actively or physically involved in the learning
process
1.6 Visual learners:

A. learn best when they can see what they need to learn
1.7 Reading and writing learners:

C. learn best when they can summarise what they have learned
Life Orientation 2017 Grade 8
1.8 Auditory learners:

D. learn best when they can discuss or listen to what they need to learn.
1.9 Organ damage is an example of:

B. long term consequence of substance abuse
1.10 An example of a long term consequence of substance abuse is:

B. mental illness
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QUESTION 2- True or False

2.1 People with parents who are often away from home, are at a lower risk of abusing
substances.
False✓, they are at a higher risk of abusing substances. ✓
2.2 Substance use and abuse can lead to unhealthy sexual behaviour.
True✓
2.3 It is not possible to make use of more than one learning style.
False✓, you can have multiple learning styles. ✓
2.4 To compare ourselves to what the media portrays as beautiful or attractive is not
good for our self-concept.
True✓
2.5 You are born with a specific self-image. There is nothing you can do to change it.
False✓, your self-image develops over time. ✓
2.6
False✓, sort it out yourself/valid problem solving step. ✓
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QUESTION 3- Match the Columns
3.1.B
3.2. E
3.3. D
3.4. G
3.5. A
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SECTION A: 25 MARKS
SECTION B: 25 Marks
QUESTION 3 – Case Study

3.1 Distinguish what religion Mohammed belongs to? Give evidence from the
source to show how you know this? (3)
Islam/he is a Muslim. ✓ His name is Mohammed, ✓ Robed clothing✓
and/or prayers on a Friday. ✓
3.2 Debate whether it was right/fair that Mohammed was fired? Explain by
referring to relevant human rights. (3)
No. ✓
Provide any two relative (to this scenario) human rights that were
violated.✓✓
3.3 Show your understanding of the term ‘cultural diversity’. (2)

Cultural diversity is the variety✓ of human societies or cultures✓ in a
specific region, or in the world as a whole.
3.4 In light of the fact that we are now a rainbow nation, evaluate why this scenario
is unacceptable? (3)
As a rainbow nation we need to accept each other no matter race, religion
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or class. ✓ We live under a constitution which upholds all human rights. ✓

People are allowed to be any religion they like and to follow it. ✓ Any other
relevant response. Any three.
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QUESTION 4 - Application Questions
4.1 Show your understanding of the term, “the commercialisation of sex”, by

means of a definition and an example. (2)
Making a business or money out of sex.✓
Prostitution/Escorts✓
4.2 Examine the article and debate (in detail) which three sociocultural
factors you feel are the most responsible for the spread of HIV/AIDS. (3X2) (6)
Gender inequality and male dominance
Physical and sexual violence
Political transition and the legacy of apartheid
Stigma and discrimination
Poverty
Commercialisation of sex
Lack of knowledge and misconceptions about HIV/Aids
Cultural norms and practices
For the second mark they to explain IN DETAIL why they feel it contributes to the
spread of HIV/AIDS.
4.3 Interpret what is meant by the “political transition”, which occurred in

South Africa from the 1990s. (2)
The move from apartheid (1 mark) to a democratic South Africa (1 mark).
4.4 Distinguish (from the article) why this “political transition” led to a greater
spread of HIV/AIDS in our country. (1)
The leadership was distracted by other political things.
4.5 Analyse whether men or women are more to blame for the spread of
HIV/AIDS by quoting from the text as substantiation. (3)
Men (1 mark) and two valid quoted points from the text (2 marks).
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SECTION B: 25 MARKS
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SECTION C: 20 Marks
Only answer TWO (2) of the THREE (3) following questions. Please read all instructions
as these can affect your marks.
QUESTION 5
5.1 Name TWO (2) environmental health issues that contribute towards the
destruction of their natural habitat.
Global warming; Overpopulation/deforestation. (2 marks)
5.2 Discuss (in detail) how these TWO (2) environmental health issues also have
an impact on people.
Learners will need to make two points and explaine both (2X2=4)
Global Warming: Destruction of crops; desertification; loss of arable land; climate
change; increase in natural disasters etc. (2 marks)
Over Population: Competition for land and conflict over limited resources; Can lead to the
rapid spread of communicable diseases; lack of poor infrastructure can lead to a number
of social issues; increase in pollution etc. (2 marks)
5.3 Suggest FOUR (4) practical things that can be done to prevent these animals
from becoming extinct.
Adhere to laws that protect these animals from becoming extinct
The use of sanctuaries to ensure the species is preserved
Harsh consequences to prevent the unlawful destruction of their habitat or poaching
Any other relevant response (4 marks)
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AND/OR
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QUESTION 6
6.1 Determine FIVE (5) human rights which have been violated in this process.
List five human rights which have been violated, which are specifically related
to this this process; ie against religion, culture, opinions, voting and beliefs.
6.2 Critique how each of these rights have been violated.

Explanation of how each right has been violated they have been violated,
which is insightful and explains in full detail.
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AND/OR
QUESTION 7
7.1 Provide TWO (2) career fields Jabu should consider based on his abilities.
Linguistics, Education, Arts, English, Journalism (any field linked to the case
study).
7.2 Provide THREE (3) careers Jabu should consider in these career fields.
Author, journalist, artist, teacher, interpreter (any three careers in these
career
fields)
7.3 Recommend FIVE (5) subjects he should choose at the end of Grade 9.
Maths/maths lit
Zulu/Afrikaans
Art
Any two other subjects
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SECTION C: 20 MARKS
End of Paper
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TOTAL: 70 MARKS
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MEMORANDUM

Jeppe High School for Boys

QUESTION 1: Multiple Choice

1.2 A person's self-concept:

1.3 An example of positive self-talk would be:

1.4 A person can develop a positive self-concept through:

1.5 Kinaesthetic or tactile learners:

1.6 Visual learners:

1.7 Reading and writing learners:

1.8 Auditory learners:

1.9 Organ damage is an example of:

1.10 An example of a long term consequence of substance abuse is:

QUESTION 2- True or False

QUESTION 3- Match the Columns

QUESTION 3 – Case Study

3.3 Show your understanding of the term ‘cultural diversity’. (2)

or class. ✓ We live under a constitution which upholds all human rights. ✓

4.1 Show your understanding of the term, “the commercialisation of sex”, by

4.3 Interpret what is meant by the “political transition”, which occurred in

6.2 Critique how each of these rights have been violated.

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