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Question: TEXT A 5. 10 15 CHANGE THE WORLD 1. The motto of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is: “Change the World”, a noble mission inspired by the famous statement, Nelson Mandela that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. For, “it is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of a mine, that the child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation”. 2. True to the legacy of Nelson Mandela, this University is also a value- driven institution where social justice and equality are paramount in the endeavour to rectify the inequalities in our world. The African philosophy of “ubuntu” underpins what you aim for and do as an institution. 3. Like all universities the world over, in line with your values, you had to quickly adapt in the face of the pandemic to offer your twenty-nine thousand or more students online and mask-to-mask tuition. This has not been easy for you, especially given the gap in content knowledge between those who are privileged to have access to data, devices, and internet and those who do not. Source: Adapted from www.mandela.ac.za 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. (a) Identify the modal verb used in paragraph 1 and explain its purpose in the context of the text. (2) (b) There is always a relationship between tone and purpose. Mention the tone used in paragraph 1 and provide a reason why (purpose) the speaker had to use this tone. Support your answer by citing an example from the text to substantiate your response. Pay careful attention to the correct use of language. (2) (c) Identify a proper noun used in paragraph 1 and support your answer by explaining why you think this is a proper noun. (2) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. The underlined word is formed from the root ‘equal’. Discuss the changes that occurred. (2) 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. When listening to words, over and above the context in which a word has been used, syllabic stress also gives a clue whether a homonym has been used as a noun or a verb. Refer to the sentence “This has not been easy for you, especially given the gap in content knowledge between those who are privileged to have access to data, devices, and the internet and those who do not”. (a) State whether the word ‘content’ has been used as a verb or a noun and underline the syllabic stress. (2) (b) Construct another sentence in which the word ‘content’ shows a different meaning. Underline the syllabic stress and indicate whether the word has been used as a verb, noun or adjective. (3) Refer to the whole text (TEXT A). Language features used in a text always influence how that text is understood. Show your understanding of the following language features presented in the text by identifying each of them and giving reasons to support your answers. (a) Audience (b) Setting (4) 1.5 What listening strategy do you think listeners can use when listening to Text A? Give a reason to support your answer. (2)
1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. (a) Identify the modal verb used in paragraph 1 and explain its purpose in the context of the text. - The modal verb used in paragraph 1 is "can." Its purpose in the context of the text is to express ability and possibility. It indicates that education has the potential to enable individuals to achieve significant accomplishments, irrespective of their backgrounds. (b) There is always a relationship between tone and purpose. Mention the tone used in paragraph 1 and provide a reason why (purpose) the speaker had to use this tone. Support your answer by citing an example from the text to substantiate your response. Pay careful attention to the correct use of language. - The tone used in paragraph 1 is inspirational and empowering. The purpose of this tone is to motivate and uplift the audience by emphasizing the transformative power of education. An example from the text that supports this is: “For, 'it is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of a mine, that the child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation’.” (c) Identify a proper noun used in paragraph 1 and support your answer by explaining why you think this is a proper noun. - The proper noun used in paragraph 1 is "Nelson Mandela." It is a proper noun because it refers to the specific name of a renowned individual who is universally recognized and has a capitalized initial letter. 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. The underlined word is formed from the root ‘equal’. Discuss the changes that occurred. - The word "inequalities" is formed from the root "equal." The prefix "in-" has been added to the root to denote the opposite, indicating a lack of equality. Additionally, the suffix "-ities" transforms the root word into a noun that describes states or conditions of being unequal. 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. When listening to words, over and above the context in which a word has been used, syllabic stress also gives a clue whether a homonym has been used as a noun or a verb. Refer to the sentence “This has not been easy for you, especially given the gap in content knowledge between those who are privileged to have access to data, devices, and the internet and those who do not”. (a) State whether the word ‘content’ has been used as a verb or a noun and underline the syllabic stress. - The word ‘content’ has been used as a noun in the sentence. Syllabic stress: conˈtent. (b) Construct another sentence in which the word ‘content’ shows a different meaning. Underline the syllabic stress and indicate whether the word has been used as a verb, noun or adjective. - Sentence: She was conˈtent with her decision to study at the University. - In this sentence, the word "content" is used as an adjective to mean satisfied or pleased, with the stress on the second syllable. 1.4 Refer to the whole text (TEXT A). Language features used in a text always influence how that text is understood. Show your understanding of the following language features presented in the text by identifying each of them and giving reasons to support your answers. (a) Audience - The audience for this text is primarily prospective and current students of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University as well as the general public interested in the university's values and mission. This is evident from the references to the university's efforts to close the educational gap and its commitment to social justice and equality inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy. (b) Setting - The setting of the text is an educational institution, specifically Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is reflected in the text discussing the transition to online tuition and the challenges faced due to disparities in access to educational resources. 1.5 What listening strategy do you think listeners can use when listening to Text A? Give a reason to support your answer. - A good listening strategy for listeners would be active listening, which involves focusing fully on the speaker, understanding their message, comprehending the information, and responding thoughtfully. This strategy is important because the text contains motivational elements, important historical references, and specific details about the university's values and adaptations during the pandemic, which require careful attention to fully appreciate and understand.
1.1 (a) The modal verb used in paragraph 1 is 'can'. Its purpose in the context is to express possibility or ability - it indicates that education has the potential to enable individuals to accomplish significant achievements. (b) The tone used in paragraph 1 is inspirational. The purpose of using this tone is to evoke motivation and empower the reader to believe in the transformative power of education. An example that supports this tone is the statement made by Nelson Mandela "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." (c) A proper noun used in paragraph 1 is 'Nelson Mandela.' This is identified as a proper noun because it refers to a specific person, in this case, a historical figure who was a former President of South Africa and a notable figure in world history. 1.2 The root word 'equal' in the word 'equality' has been modified by adding the suffix '-ity' to form a noun that describes the state or condition of being equal. 1.3 (a) In the context of the sentence "This has not been easy for you, especially given the gap in content knowledge,” 'content' is used as a noun and the syllabic stress is on the first syllable 'con'. (b) Using 'content' as an adjective: She seems content with the final decision. The syllabic stress remains on the first syllable 'con.' Audience and Setting: (a) The audience of the text appears to be students or individuals interested in or linked with education, particularly at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. The information provided regarding the university's motto and efforts toward social justice indicates the text is intended for individuals who have an interest or stake in these issues. (b) The setting is not explicitly described, but it is suggested to be an academic environment, specifically the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. References to education, student achievements and the university illustrate this. 1.5 A listening strategy that can be used when listening to Text A is active listening. This strategy involves fully focusing on the speaker, avoiding distractions, and trying to fully comprehend the message being conveyed. This is a good strategy for this text, as the information it presents might be dense and detailed, requiring full attention to fully understand. Remember, the answers to some of these questions can be subjective, and might depend on exact wording of the questions and the particulars of the learning environment and objectives.
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