GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE NOVEMBER 2015 PAPER 2 GRADE 8 NUMBER OF PAGES: 8 MARKS: 60 DURATION: 2 HOURS
NAME OF LEARNER: GRADE: NAME OF SCHOOL: INSTRUCTIONS 1. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 2. TAKE TIME TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 3. WRITE NEATLY AND LEGIBLY 4. DON T USE DICTIONARIES 5. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SPELLING AND SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION English HL Grade 8 2 Nov / Dec 2015
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION Read the following article on Albert Einstein and answer the questions: 1. Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds in world history. Einstein is known as a brilliant physicist who contributed more to the scientific world than any other person. His ideas about relativity are the basis for how science now understands time, space, energy, and gravity. 2. Einstein was brilliant in his thinking and far in front of anyone living at his time. Einstein, like most brilliant minds, was also a very strange and different kind of person. He often liked to work away from people and family but he also spoke in public about issues that he believed in. He was a person who cared about other human beings but his work also led to one of the most destructive forces ever known to man, the atomic bomb. 3. Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany. His parents were Pauline and Hermann Einstein. It is interesting to note that neither of his parents had any knowledge in the areas of Maths or Science. Even Albert, in his early years, was a very shy but curious child who did not seem to be good at anything. In primary school, Albert was such an under-achiever in all subjects other than Maths and Science that his parents suspected that he might be retarded. As it turned out, Albert preferred to learn on his own and had taught himself advanced Mathematics and Science by the time he was a teenager. 4. He dropped out of high school and tried to get into the Swiss Polytechnic University in 1895. However, he was made to finish high school, which he did. He left high school at the age of 17 but, at this point, he seemed a total failure. 5. It was only in his adult life that he achieved greatness and fame: Albert Einstein is as one of the greatest people for his contributions towards science. Even up to his final days, this genius continued his search for laws that would explain more of the universe. To this day, his ideas and theories are still treated with respect. 6. It is important for all young people to know about Einstein: he did not achieve while he was at school, and people thought he was stupid and useless, but he was a great man. All young people need to realise that they can achieve in their lives; they simply might not achieve greatness early. If they do not achieve at school, they will find what they are really interested in and become successful later in their lives. [Adapted from: The Star/ June 2012] English HL Grade 8 3 Nov / Dec 2015
QUESTION 1 Answer all the questions. 1. Refer to paragraph 1 1.1 What argument does the writer provide to prove that Einstein was a genius? Mention any TWO. 2. Why did Einstein s parents think he might be retarded? 3. How did Einstein learn Maths and Science? 4. Refer to paragraph 3 4.1 What evidence does the writer give us to prove that Einstein was strange? 5. Where was Einstein born? 6. In Paragraph 3 they refer to Albert in his early years as being shy but curious. Circle the letter of the correct figure of speech. 6.1 As curious as a A. elephant B. lion C. tiger D. cat 6.2 What figure of speech is mentioned in 6.1. Circle the letter of the correct answer. A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. None of the above English HL Grade 8 4 Nov / Dec 2015
7. Name two School Subjects which Albert was good at? 8. Do you think Einstein ever got tired of working? Give a reason for your answer. No reason, no mark. 9. For which audience is this article written? Give a reason for your answer. 10. In paragraph 2 there is a conflict of interest that Albert Einstein experienced. What was it? 11. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only True or False in the space provided. 11.1 Mr Hermann Einstein s knowledge of Maths and Science was very good. 11.2 The article you have read is based on a true story. 11.3 Albert Einstein was interested in Maths and Social Sciences. 12. Explain the meaning of the word under-achiever. 13. Identify the narrative perspective of the article and circle the letter of the correct answer below: A. First person B. Second person C. Third person D. None of the above English HL Grade 8 5 Nov / Dec 2015
14. Complete the following sentence: 14.1 After high school, he tried to get into the. 15. From the article write, ONE word that best describes Albert Einstein. 16. What is a Physicist? 17. Use the word destructive in a sentence, to show that you understand its meaning (Do not quote from the passage). 18. Quote the phrase from paragraph 5 that proves that Albert Einstein was very intelligent. TOTAL SECTION A: 30 SECTION B: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT QUESTION 2: Refer to the article of Albert Einstein when answering these questions: 2. Add a suffix to change the underlined root word 2.1 He achieved great in his life. 2.2 Underline the predicate from the sentence. 2.2.1 Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds in world history. 2.3 Complete the idiomatic expression below: 2.3.1 Great minds think 2.4 Find a word/s in the article which has the same meaning as: 2.4.1 Hindering growth or development 2.4.2 He is more than ordinary and a distinguished, very big and famous person. English HL Grade 8 6 Nov / Dec 2015
2.5 Rewrite the following sentence in indirect / reported speech: 2.5.1 Albert Einstein said I prefer to learn on my own. 2.6 His parents said Albert might be retarded. 2.6.1 What is the function of the inverted commas? 2.7 From the article find the synonym (same meaning) for the word: 2.7.1 Intelligent 2.8 Give the abbreviation for the word: 2.8.1 Mathematics 2.9 Circle the adjective from the sentence: 2.9.1 It is important for all young people to know about Einstein. 2.10 Add the superlative adjective of comparison for the word in brackets. 2.10.1 Einstein was the (great) man of them all. 2.11 Rewrite the sentence into the future tense. 2.11.1 I enjoy teaching myself Maths and Science. 2.12 Underline the compound noun from the sentence below. 2.12.1 Albert was such an under-achiever in all subjects other than Maths and Science. 2.13 Rewrite the gerunds from the sentence. Albert Einstein believes that Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. 2.13.1 2.13.2 English HL Grade 8 7 Nov / Dec 2015
2.14 Underline the adverbial clause in the sentence below. 2.14.1 Whether you like it nor not, you have to go to school. 2.15 Rewrite the following sentence into the past continuous tense. 2.15.1 Albert lived with his parents. 2.16 Circle the correct letter that matches the mood of the verb. Einstein s parent says, Don t waste your time go to school! A. Indicative B. Imperative C. Subjunctive D. None of the above 2.17 From paragraph 3 write any TWO proper nouns. 2.18 Complete the sentence by adding an indefinite article. 2.18.1 Albert Einstein was amazing young man! 2.19 Choose the correct form of the word in bracket. 2.19.1 Every boy ( is / are ) looking forward to write Maths test. 2.19.2 All the girls ( is / are) expected to do their best. 2.20 Circle the correct letter that matches the part of speech of the underlined word. Send them my love. A. Verb B. Adjective C. Pronoun D. Abstract 2.21 What is the moral of the story? 2.22 Provide an appropriate title of the story. English HL Grade 8 8 Nov / Dec 2015 TOTAL SECTION B: 30 GRAND TOTAL 60
GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE NOVEMBER 2015 PAPER 2 GRADE 8 MEMORANDUM NUMBER OF PAGES: 4 MARKS: 60
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1: 1.1 The writer says that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds in world history. He calls him a brilliant physicist and he says that he contributed more to the scientific world than any other person. Finally, he argues that Einstein s ideas about relativity are the basis for how science now understands time, space, energy and gravity. (Any two answers) 2. He was an underachiever at primary school level and seemed so bad in school that they thought he might be retarded. 3. He taught himself. 4. 4.1 He liked to be alone / but also spoke in public. 5. In Ulm, Germany 6. 6.1 D 6.2 B 7. Maths and Science 8. No. He worked until his death. (1 mark for No & 1 mark for a reason ) 9. For young people. (Any answer that shows that it was for motivating and encouraging young people never to give up.) 10. He often liked to work away from people and family, but he also spoke in public about issues that he believed in. 11. OR He was a person who cared about other human beings, but his work also led to one of the most destructive forces ever known to man, the atomic bomb. 11.1 False 11.2 True 11.3 False English HL Grade 8 P2 2 Nov /Dec 2015
12. A person who cannot perform or be good at his / her work. Someone who cannot reach an average or benchmark. 13. B. Second person 14. 14.1 The Swiss Polytechnic University 15. Brilliant / Great mind / Curious / Famous (Any of the above) 16. 16.1 Physicist is a person who studies physics or whose job is connected with Physics 17. He has a destructive mind. (Any answer that shows that learners understand the meaning of the word.) 18. This genius continued his search that would explain more of the laws of the universe. TOTAL SECTION A: 30 SECTION B: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT QUESTION 2: 2. 2.1 Greatness 2.2 2.2.1 Albert Einstein was of the greatest minds in world history. 2.3 Great minds think alike. 2.4 2.4.1 Retarded 2.4.2 Greatness and fame 2.5 2.5.1 Albert Einstein said, that he preferred to learn on his own. Remove all inverted commas and use pronouns. Sentence in past tense. English HL Grade 8 P2 3 Nov /Dec 2015
2.6 2.7 2.8 2.6.1 Inverted commas are used to indicate the exact word/s spoken by someone.. 2.7.1 Brilliant / Genius 2.8.1 maths (No full stop after the word maths) 2.9 Young 2.10 2.10.1 Greatest 2.11 I shall enjoy teaching myself Maths and Science. 2.12 2.13 2.12.1 Under-achiever 2.13.1 Giving 2.13.2 Taking 2.14 2.15 2.14.1 Whether you like it or not, you have to go to school. 2.15.1 Albert was living with his parents. 2.16 B. Imperative 2.17 Albert Einstein / March / Ulm / Germany / Pauline / Hermann / Maths / Science (Any two of the above answers) 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.18.1 An 2.19.1 is 2.19.2 are 2.20.1 D 2.21 People may think you are stupid and useless but achievement and greatness may be realised later. (Any relevant answer) 2.22 Never give up, success comes later (Any relevant answer) TOTAL SECTION B: 30 GRAND TOTAL: 60 English HL Grade 8 P2 4 Nov /Dec 2015