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AFRIKAANSE HOËRSKOOL GERMISTON
LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 8
DATE: JUNE 2021
MODERATOR: MRS. L. GROBLER
TOTAL: 70
EXAMINER: MR. E. FRANCIS
TIME: 1 HOUR
___________________________________________________________________
NAME: _______________________________________
Question
1
2
3
4
5
Total
marks
Mark
Marker’s
obtained
initial
Section A
5
5
5
5
5
Section B
6
7
8
8
7
10
9
10
11
TOTAL
10
10
10
70
Section C
Moderated
mark
GR: __________
Moderator’s
initial
2
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper consists of 9 pages.
2. Answer ALL the questions in Section A and B.
3. Answer only TWO questions in Section C.
4. Write with a blue pen.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
6. Follow the instructions of every question.
7. Number your answers correct and according to the numbering system used in the
exam paper.
8. Make sure you look at the mark allocation for each question to determine the
length of your answer.
9. Use the following table as a guide when answering your paper.
SECTION
Short Questions
Source Based Questions
Long Questions
TOTAL
MARKS
Section A
25
Section B
25
Section C
20
70
TIME ALLOCATION
20 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
60 minutes
___________________________________________________________________
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SECTION A
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
QUESTION 1:
Choose the most suitable answer out of the options. Write down only the number
and the correct letter, for e.g. 1.6. D.
1.1
“I understand how you are feeling and I feel sad because I can sense
that you are also sad” is an example of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.2
“Sexuality” refers to:
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.3
Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic
Reading and writing
A social worker is an example of which career category:
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.5
the way we dress everyday
whether we are attracted to people of the same or opposite sex
the way we see ourselves as males and females
when we go out with someone.
Which learning style does the following example suit best: “I enjoy
biology because I like to go outside and learn about the different
plants”…
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.4
Sympathy
Empathy
Apathy
Kindness
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Investigative.
Food and clothing are:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Social needs
Economic needs
Financial needs
Human rights needs
[5]
4
QUESTION 2:
State whether the following statements are true or false. Write down only the number
and your answer on your folio paper.
2.1
It is not possible to make use of more than one learning style.
2.2
Being co-dependent is a characteristic of a healthy relationship.
2.3
To compare ourselves to what the media portrays as beautiful or attractive is
not good for our self-concept.
2.4
You should always keep a friend’s secret, no matter what.
2.5
Having a high self-esteem will mean you will place more value on yourself
and you will therefore be more likely to avoid dangerous and risky
behaviour.
[5]
QUESTION 3:
Complete the following sentence, filling in the blanks to explain the Self Esteem
Cycle.
The way you
(3.1)
influences the way you
which then influences your
3.4
about yourself (your SELF-IMAGE or SELF-CONCEPT)
(3.2)
about yourself (your SELF-ESTEEM)
(3.3)
.
(3)
List TWO characteristics of people with high self-esteem.
(2)
[5]
QUESTION 4:
Match the term or concept in Column B to the correct description in Column A. Write
down only the correct letter next to the question number on your folio paper.
Column A
Column B
4.1. Self concept
A. Things we say to ourselves, either out loud or in
our thoughts.
4.2. Self motivation
B. What we want to achieve in a certain time frame.
4.3. Self talk
C. How you feel about yourself.
4.4. Potential
D. How you see yourself and how you think others
see you.
4.5. Goals
E. When you want to do or achieve something
5
without being told to do so.
F. An ability we have not fully developed.
G. Being motivated to achieve something via reward
[5]
QUESTION 5:
5.1.
What is the investigative career category all about?
(1)
5.2.
Provide an example of one occupation that fall into this category
(1)
5.3.
Explain what type of person would be drawn to an investigative career.
(1)
5.4.
What are TWO (2) school subjects that a learner should take if this is the
kind of career field they are interested in entering?
(2)
[5]
SECTION A: [25]
SECTION B
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
QUESTION 6:
The images below represent each of the four main learning styles, which
characterize the different ways people learn.
Source: Anonymous: www.teenactiv.co.za
Write a paragraph to be included in your school newsletter in which you:
 Identify and briefly describe each of the four learning styles depicted

(4)
Provide constructive advice on how someone who displays each of these
four learning styles might most effectively apply their learning style in
studying for a test or examination.
(4)
[8]
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QUESTION 7:
Study the image below and answer the questions that follow:
[Image from: https://valleyrecovery.com/social-media-and-substance-abuse/ Accessed 18 December 2019]
7.1
List TWO reasons why media encourages the use of substances.
(2x1)(2)
7.2
Discuss THREE reasons why adolescents struggle to say no to substance
abuse.
(3x1)(3)
7.3
Suggest TWO practical strategies that can be implemented at schools to
promote substance use avoidance.
(2x1)(2)
[7]
QUESTION 8:
Source: Anonymous: www.teenactiv.co.za
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8.1
Name two other places, besides the media and our parents and family, that
influences our understanding about sex and our sexuality.
(2x1)(2)
8.2
Do you think that television is the correct place for young people to learn
about sexuality? Explain your answer. You will receive one mark for saying
yes or no, provided you are able to explain whether you agree or disagree
(worth 2 marks).
(1+2)(3)
8.3
Debate why do so many teenagers find it uncomfortable to talk about sex with
their parents?
(3)
8.4
Give TWO examples of family norms that influence our sexuality.
(2x1)(2)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION B: [25]
SECTION C:
Answer ONLY TWO questions in this section.
Paragraphs must only be between 8 to 10 lines long.
QUESTION 9:
You suspect that your friend has a substance abuse problem and you wish to help
him or her. Write a paragraph in which you include the following:

What are some of the warning signs of substance abuse/ addiction

What are some of the consequences, long and short term of substance abuse
(4)
(4)

What can you do to help your friend? Be sure to include advice on where to find
treatment
(2)
(10)
Not Achieved
Cannot give the
correct advice on
substance abuse
(0)
Adequate
Has a slight idea and
insight of how to give
correct advice on
substance abuse.
(1 – 2)
Discussion
not
relevant to question.
(Bullets)
(0)
Discussion relevant.
Provides 1 – 2
examples of what not
to do.
(1 – 2)
Format of a
paragraph is used but
Utilised in
presentation of
Excellent
Has full
understanding and
insight of how to
give advice on
substance abuse
(3)
Discussion relevant.
Provides 3 – 4
examples of what
not to do.
(3)
Format of a
paragraph is used
Marks
8
facts. Not in format
of a paragraph
(0)
ideas do not flow.
(1 – 3)
and there is a good
flow of ideas.
(4)
[10]
AND / OR
QUESTION 10:
You have a weekly article in a local magazine and you have decided that for this
week you will be giving advice on relationships and friendships:
Include the below points in your article (take note of the point allocations for each
point)

Explain TWO characteristics of an unhealthy friendship.

Discuss TWO appropriate ways to end a relationship that might
be considered unhealthy for you.
(2x2)(4)

Recommend TWO strategies to build self esteem to be strong enough
in who you are to end unhealthy relationships.
(2x2)(4)
(2x1)(2)
(10)
Not Achieved
Cannot give any
characteristics or
appropriate way to
end relationships (0)
Adequate
Limited explanation
on characteristics and
ways to end
relationships (1 – 2)
Discussion not
relevant to question.
Gave no valid points
(0)
Discussion relevant.
Gave 1 – 2
explanations of each
point
(1 – 3)
Format of magazine
article is used but
ideas do not flow.
(1 -2)
Used bullets. Not in
the format of an
article.
(0)
Excellent
Outstanding
explanation on
characteristics and
ways to end a
relationship as well
as strategies. (3)
Discussion relevant.
Gave 3 – 4
explanations of
each point (4)
Marks
Format of magazine
article is used and
there is a good flow
of ideas. (3)
[10]
AND / OR
QUESTION 11:
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Towards a systemic approach for eradicating poverty and
inequality
Post the 25th commemoration of South Africa’s attainment of democracy, it is
all the more important to address conceptual issues around poverty and
inequality since we now hold the unflattering status as the most unequal
country in the world.
We must account for its durability and persistence.. Are there elements of a South
African explanation of poverty and inequality that are distinctive and different from
an explanation of poverty and inequality in other contexts and countries?
Source: [Adapted from https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-03-07-towards-a-systemicapproach-for-eradicating-poverty-and-inequality/ Accessed 13 December 2019]
After reading the above article you have decided to write a Journal / Diary entry in
which you: (take note of each mark allocation for each point)
● List TWO ways that poverty impacts on a person’s basic needs.
●
● Discuss TWO ways that we can create work opportunities to help
alleviate poverty.
● Evaluate TWO ways how the role of work can meet social and
economics needs in South Africa.
(2x1)(2)
(2x2)(4)
(2x2)(4)
(10)
Not Achieved
Cannot give any
impacts or discuss
ways to alleviate
poverty (0)
Discussion
not
relevant to question
no learning style
given. (0)
Not in the format of
a diary entry. No
date.
(0)
Adequate
Limited impacts and
ways to alleviate
poverty (1- 2)
Excellent
Outstanding impacts
and ways to
alleviate poverty (3)
Discussion relevant.
Gave 1 – 2
explanations of each
point. (1 – 3)
Format of diary entry
is used but ideas do
not flow.
(1 -2)
Discussion relevant.
Gave 3 – 4
explanations of
each point (4)
Format of diary
entry is used and
there is a good flow
of ideas. (3)
Marks
[10]
TOTAL SECTION C: [20]
GRAND TOTAL: [70]