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LIFE ORIENTATION

GRADE 12

TERM 1

TASK 1 – SOURCE–BASED TASK

Total : 90 Marks

Submission Date : March 2025

Examiner : K Coventry

Moderator : SL Wink

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. The task consists of THREE questions.

2. Read all the sources and questions carefully to make sure you understand
what is expected of you.
3. Questions should be answered in full sentences.
4. The length of your answers should be guided by the mark allocation.
5. Read through the entire task before you begin writing.
6. PLEASE DO NOT copy and paste directly from the internet. PLAGIARISM is
a serious academic offence. Please make sure that this is your own, unique
work.
7. Start each section on a new page. Rule off after each section.
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in the
question paper.
9. Leave a line open after each answer.
10. Do NOT write in the right margin – it has been allocated for marking.
11. Use only a BLUE pen to write your answers. You may NOT use a black pen.
Answers in pencil will NOT be marked.
12. Write neatly and legibly. Illegible answers will be marked as incorrect.
13. Please ensure that your task is handed in the right side up and in
chronological order.
14. Please make sure your task is clear and in PDF format.
15. The task consists of 6/six pages.
16. Good luck and enjoy!

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QUESTION 1 [30]

1. Read Source A and answer the questions that follow.

‘DON’T STRESS, REACH OUT FOR HELP,’ ADVISES SADAG

A month before the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams get underway, the South
African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has encouraged parents to check in
on their teens’ stress levels.

SADAG says it’s important for parents and guardians to also keep the lines of
communication open and monitor their children’s stress levels. The appeal comes as
this exam season is usually filled with a lot of anxiety for matriculants and their
parents as the learners’ NSC marks a culmination of 12 years of hard work, which
many of them believe that their entire future solely relies on exam results.

The class of 2024 will officially sit for their first paper from the 21st of October. The
group encouraged the Grade 12 learners to join SADAG’s free Matric Support Group
for support and advise. According to SADAG, the group offers learners valuable
insights to help reduce their anxiety, leaving them feeling empowered to tackle their
exams with confidence.

https://www.yfm.co.za/2024/09/20/dont-stress-reach-out-for-help-advises-sadag/

Source A

1.1.1 Define the term “Stress”. (1x2) (2)

1.1.2. Name the type of stressor in the article. (1x1) (1)

1.1.3. List THREE possible reasons matriculants will stress during the
examination. (3x2) (6)

1.1.4 When we stress, the body’s stress response is triggered. List FOUR
common symptoms that these students may experience. (4x1) (4)

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1.1.5 How can positive stress improve these learners’ performance? (1x2 )(2)

1.1.6 Unfortunately, negative stress or chronic stress can make us emotionally

very ill. Name TWO psychological conditions from which learners might suffer .
(2x1) (2)

1.1.7 According to the article, to whom can the learners reach out? (1x1) (1)

1.1.8 What advice is SADAG giving to parents? (1x2)( 2)

1.1.9 Receiving disappointing matric results can lead to stress. Explain THREE
coping skills that can help learners deal with the stress. (3x2) (6)

1.1.10 What can learners, who performed poorly in their matriculation

examination, do to improve their Admission Point Score? (1x2) (2)

1.1.11 Discuss how societal expectations regarding matric results, could affect
learners emotionally. (2x1) (2)

QUESTION 2 [31]

2.1 Study Sources B and C and answer the questions which follow.

Source B Source C
https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/mental-health-illustration-man-sitting-gloomy-room-rustic-color-illustration-big-brush-
style_1003829-58771.jpg?w=360
https://p7.hiclipart.com/preview/636/773/223/dysfunctional-family-sibling-clip-art-no-fighting-cliparts-thumbnail.jpg

2.1.1 Identify the types of conflict represented in Source B and Source C. (2x1) (2)

2.1.2 Explain how to differentiate between these two conflicts. (2x2) (4)

2.1.3 Source C shows that the woman is not communicating effectively. How do
we know this? (2x1) (2)

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2.1.4 Explain to a friend, who responds to conflict by confrontation, why it is not

healthy in sustaining a positive relationship. Provide TWO points. (2x2 )(4)

2.1.5 How can the following factors affect effective communication?

a) Personality (2x2) (4)
b) Attitudes and values (2x2) (4)

2.1.6 Provide THREE examples to show that you respect the feelings of
other. (3x1) (3)

2.1.7 Reflect on the effect on people when you respond with anger in a conflict
situation. (2x2) (4)

2.1.8 Advise a friend on TWO ways to deal with conflict. (2x2) (4)

QUESTION 3 [29]

3.1 Study Sources D and Source E below and answer the questions that follow.

https://tradingeconomics.com/south-africa/unemployment-rate

South Africa’s Unemployment rate (2022-2024)

Source D

Unemployment rate jumps to 33.5%, 8.4 million South Africans now jobless.

South Africa's official unemployment rate increased from 32.9% in the first quarter of
this year to 33.5% in the second quarter. This is the highest rate since 2022.
https://www.news24.com/fin24/economy/unemployment-rate-jumps-to-335-84-million-south-africans-now-jobless-20240813
Source E

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3.1.1 Interpret the statistics as portrayed in the graph above regarding the
unemployment rate in South Africa. (3x1) (3)

3.1.2 Analyse the data and provide FOUR possible causes for the continuous
rise in unemployment in South Africa. (4x2 )(8)

3.1.3 According to Source E, 8,4 million people are unemployed. Critically

discuss the youth unemployment rate by referring to the impact that it
has on the life of the youth. (4x2) (8)

3.1.4 Advise a friend on the ways to combat unemployment. Discuss THREE

options. (3x2) (6)

3.1.5 Define the term “Volunteering” and explain why it is important. (2x2) (4)

GRAND TOTAL: [90]

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