GRADE 9
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE
PAPER 2: COMPREHENSION, LANGUAGE, SUMMARY
TOTAL: 70
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.
This question paper consists of three sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension (30)
SECTION B: Language (20)
SECTION C: Visual literacy (10)
SECTION D: Summary (10)
2.
Read all the instructions carefully.
3.
Answer ALL the questions
4.
Start each section on a new page
5.
Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
6.
Consider the mark allocation when answering questions.
7.
Use your own words, unless you are asked to quote.
8.
Write neatly and legibly.
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
TEXT A:
Everyone thinks he had it all – but not always!
1. Walt Disney is probably most famous for the many lovable characters he created,
like Mickey Mouse. Today the company he started is worth billions and includes
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Disneyland, films and cartoons. But Walt was not always as successful as the
business he founded is today.
2. Walt Disney was one of five children in a family that was not very wealthy. From an
early age, Walt showed an interest in art. He would often sell his drawings to
neighbours to make extra money. Walt was encouraged by his mother and older
brother, Roy, to pursue his talents.
3. When Walt was sixteen in 1918, he attempted to enlist in the army. Here he faced
his first rejection – he was too young! This did not stop Walt Disney, who decided
that he would join the Red Cross instead. He was sent to France and spent a year
driving an ambulance and chauffeuring Red Cross officials. Naturally, his ambulance
was completely covered with Disney Cartoons.
4. After Walt returned from France, he started a small company called Laugh-OGrams. This company eventually went bankrupt, and with only $20 and a suitcase,
Walt headed for Hollywood to begin again. Here he started a company with his
brother, and in 1926 Walt created a slightly successful cartoon character called
Oswald the Rabbit. Now he tried to negotiate with Universal Studios, his distributor,
for better rates for each new cartoon he drew. However, he was informed that
Universal had obtained ownership of the Oswald character, and they refused to
negotiate any better earnings with Walt. Instead, they hired Walt’s artists from under
him!
5. Right away Walt Disney and his brother began to create a new character – Mickey
Mouse. In 1927, they tried to get MGM studios to distribute Mickey Mouse, but they
were told that the idea would never work; a giant mouse on the screen would terrify
women! However, Walt persisted.
6. Some of his other famous films also started out with not much success: The Three
little Pigs was rejected by distributors in 1933 because it had too few characters;
Pinocchio in 1940 became so expensive due to the special effects it required, that it
ended up losing a million dollars in its first release; the audience of Fantasia were
disappointed by the lack of story; Walt soon realised Bambi (1942), a story about the
love-life of a deer, was not suitable when the entire world was involved in war; and
Pollyanna failed at the box office.
7. Despite Walt’s many trials, he learned from each setback, and continued to take
even bigger risks. In 2010 his company was worth $35 billion!
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Question 1:
1.1
For what is Walt Disney most famous?
1.2
How can you tell that ‘Walt Disney was probably going to make a living from
his artistic abilities from an early age?
1.3
(1)
Give a reason why Walt Disney’s ambulance would “naturally….be covered
with cartoons”.
(2)
State whether the following statements are true or false:
1.5.1
15.2
(1)
Why was Walt Disney rejected from the army in 1918?
1.4
1.5
(1)
When Walt Disney returned from France, he started his own company. (1)
The company was always very successful. (1)
1.5.3 Universal Studios cheated him out of his rightful ownership of Oswald the
Rabbit.
1.6
(1)
You’ve read about Walt Disney. What do you know about the Walt Disney
Company today? (2)
1.7
Walt Disney never gave up on his dreams. Why is it a good idea to keep on
trying in life? (2)
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TEXT B:
Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow:
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Body copy
Contrary to popular belief, Steamboat Willie was not the original Mickey cartoon,
even of it was the first seen (and heard) by the public. Plane Crazy gets the honor of
the first cartoon starring Mickey – a zany and gag-filled romp inspired by Charles
Lindbergh’s aerial adventures .Ub Iwerks worked furiously to draw the silent cartoon,
pumping out somewhere around 700 images a day. The final film had 8 500
drawings.
1.8
Which Mickey Mouse film was seen first? (1)
1.9
Which film was the first one Mickey starred in?
1.10
How many drawings did the whole film consist of?
4
(1)
(1)
1.11
Quote a line from the text that indicates that Walt Disney was not the artist
behind the comic.
(2)
1.12
Supply an antonym for popular.
(1)
1.13
What inspired this film?
1.14
Quote from the passage to prove that this was not a serious film. (1)
(1)
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TEXT C:
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Walt Disney: Zootopia the quirky gem of a comedy, which sold itself as a
zippy talking animal comedy, but turned out to be a potent metaphor for race
relations and fear-based social control, earned superb reviews and terrific
word-of-mouth. It sits alongside Deadpool as the “Holy smokes!” success
story of the year. It is Walt Disney’s eleventh-biggest movie ever globally. As
of May 31, 2016, Zootopia has grossed $336.3 million in North America and
$657.5 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $993.8 million against
a budget of $150 million.
Adapted from: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Zootopia
1.15
Describe the type of movie Zootopia was described to be. (1)
1.16
What type of movie did it turn out to be? (2)
1.17
What does “word-of mouth” mean? (1)
1.18
In which way are Zootopia and Deadpool the same? (1)
1.19
Explain the following sentence in your own words:
“It is Walt Disney’s eleventh-biggest movie ever globally” (2)
1.20
What was Disney’s income that it made from the film? (1)
1.21
Using the amounts provided, prove from the passage that Zootopia was a
great financial success. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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SECTION B: LANGUAGE
Question 2
TEXT D
Walt Disney: Zootopia the quirky gem of a comedy, which sold itself as a zippy
talking animal comedy, but turned out to be a potent metaphor for race relations and
fear-based social control, earned superb reviews and terrific word-of-mouth.
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of
habitat neighbourhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting
pot where animals from every environment live together — a place where no matter
what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything.
But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first
bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove
herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with
a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery
Adapted from: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Zootopia
2.1
Why is ‘Zootopia ’written in bold and italics?
2.2
Identify the parts of speech of the following words:
2.2.1 Walt Disney (1)
2.2.2 Sold (1)
2.2.3 and
(1)
2.2.4 Elephant (1)
2.2.5 to (1)
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(1)
2.3
Indicate clearly the subject, verb and object of the following sentence:
(3)
Officer Judy Hopps cracks the case.
QUESTION 3: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS
Anna and Elsa are characters from the film Frozen. The passage below is s letter
written by Anna to her sister Elsa. Anna is giving Elsa advice because she is
struggling with her self-confidence. While Anna’s intentions are good, her letter is
filled with language errors. Read the letter below critically and answer the questions
that follow.
TEXT E
Dear Elsa
I know that you is not feeling food at the moment. This are probably because of the
fact that you have little self confidence. You need to realise that you are a beautiful
person. Inside and out!
I know that your often tells yourself that u are ugly, but this is not true. Your’ words
are not true. Your skin may be covered in acne, but you could change it. It’s not that
bad. All you need to do is get some special cream. Im happy to help with this. We
can fix your skin.
What really counts is that you are kind and loyal – a good sister. I am so privileged to
have you as my sister. So please come out of your room so we can build a
snowman.
Keep smiling the gorgeous way you do?
Love
Anna
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4.1
Each sentence below contains at least one error. Find the errors and write
down the corrected sentence.
4.1.1 I know that you is not feeling food at the moment.
4.1.2 This are probably because of the fact that you have little self
confidence.
4.1.3 I know that you often tells yourself that u are ugly, but this is not true.
(5)
4.2
There is a punctuation error in the following sentence.
Im happy to help with this.
4.2.1 Find and correct the error. Rewrite the whole sentence.
4.2.2 Explain the punctuation error.
(1)
(1)
4.2.3 Give the other function of this punctuation mark and write a sentence to
illustrate it. (2)
4.3
Write down a simple sentence and a compound sentence from Text E. (2)
TOTAL SECTION B: 20
SECTION C: VISUAL LITERACY
Question 4: Cartoon
TEXT F
Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.
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FRAME ONE
FRAME TWO
FRAME THREE
Body copy:
Two minions are having a conversation.
Frame One
Minion 1: Do you have Facebook?
Minion 2: No!
Minion 1: Do you have Whatsapp?
Minion 2: No!
Frame Two
Minion 1: Do you have Twitter?
Minion 2: No!
Minion 1: Then what DO you have?
Minion 2: A LIFE!
Frame Three
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Minion 1: Great! I need it for Candy Crush!
Minion 2:??!!
4.1 Supply one phrase which can replace, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp.
4.2
There seems to be a misunderstanding between the characters, in frames 2
and 3. Explain why in your own words.
4.3
(3)
What does Minion 2’s response indicate in Frame 3? (1)
Question 5: Advertisement
TEXT F
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(1)
Body copy:
Walt Disney World
Resort in Florida
Show them some magic
On a holiday that will make memories last a lifetime
5.1
Who is the target audience for this advertisement? (1)
5.2
What is the slogan? (1)
5.3
Why does the advertisement refer to memories? (1)
5.4
Is this advertisement effective in your opinion? Give a reason. (2)
TOTAL SECTION C:10
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SECTION D: SUMMARY
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Carefully read the text below. You are required to do the following:
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Make a list of seven points of advice for someone who wants to visit Disney
World.
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Use your own words as far as possible.
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Each point must be a full sentence.
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Number each point .
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No point may be longer than TEN WORDS. Total of words may not exceed 70
words.
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Indicate the number of words used at the end of each pointIndicate the
number of words at the end of your summary.
Visiting Disney World: a must on your bucket list
Disney World is huge. Plan your rides and attractions, and have a general idea of
how you want the day to go.
Food is expensive. So plan ahead: go to a fast food restaurant or have snacks just
to keep you going.
Make the most of your Disney World Passes by spending the day there. Enter early
and you can be the first in the lines. Go on the most popular rides first to avoid
queues.
For photographs, find the characters or the view you want and any staff member will
happily take a picture of you.
The heat can be exhausting. Do the big rides early and attend shows during the
hottest hours. You can also avoid the sun by browsing in the air-conditioned shops.
Many items are not allowed, like alcohol, weapons, backpacks, toy guns, folding
chairs, glass containers, pets or plastic straws. Security is strict and you will have to
return them to your car or throw away. So pack your bag and items correctly
beforehand
Save your favourite place for last so you always have something to look forward to.
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Adapted from: https://inspiredbymaps.com/disney-world-tips/
TOTAL SECTION D: 10
GRAND TOTAL:70
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