Name: …………………………………………………

School: ……………………………………………….. GRADE 8 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION

Grade: ……………………. QUESTION PAPER
English Second Language
Paper 1
Reading and Directed Writing
Marks: 40 Time: 2 Hours
NOVEMBER 2021

Instructions to candidates
1. Write your name, school and grade in the space provided at the top of this page.
2. Answer all questions.
3. The number of marks is available at the end of each question.
4. Write in dark blue or black ink.
5. This question paper consist of two sections, Section A and B.
6. Do not use correction fluid.
For examiner’s use

Section A

Section B

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Republic of Namibia
ZAMBEZI REGIONAL COUNCIL
Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture

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 SECTION A: READING SKILLS

Part 1

Read the following story and answer the questions that follow.

A Sibling Rivalry

You will need to know the following words as you Read the story:

Tandem: working together

Maneuver: make a series of changes in direction

The man with the bullhorn encouraged the runners as they made their way up the hill. “Two
hours, fifteen minutes, forty seconds.” His deep, amplified voice boomed toward us. It was mile
17 of the marathon. “Hey, great stride!” a bearded spectator yelled to me. He clapped loudly.
“You’re looking strong. Keep going—go, go, go!” You bet you I’m looking strong, I thought, as
I followed my younger sister, she had been diligently clocking eight-minute miles since the race
had begun downtown. Initially in the middle of a pack, which was several thousand people, she
had been steadily passing other runners for the past ten miles or so.

We were now on the relatively steep rise to the St. Cecelia Bridge. Once we crossed, we would
begin heading back into town, running along the east side of the Rincon River. Laura had asked
me to run the most difficult section of the marathon with her. Not having trained for anything
more challenging than a brisk walk and with no experience running in organized events, I figured
I might be good for two or three miles. Despite our running in tandem, we were taking different
approaches to the event. Laura was on an aggressive tack, maneuvering quickly through the
slowing pack of runners.

She began calling out “On your left, sir” and “Excuse me” as she doggedly yet gracefully
attacked the rising slope approaching the bridge. Keeping up with her was no small feat. 10 On
one hand, I felt like saying to her, Wait up! On the other hand, I knew that a timely finish would
be a personal record for her. Easing off the bridge and heading south on Avila Boulevard, Laura
and I found our pace together again. Here we could hang to the left of the group and enjoy some
brief conversation. “You keeping up okay?” she asked. Being her older brother, and therefore
unable to admit weakness, I nodded convincingly.

“Hey, Lee!” yelled a waving man on the sidewalk. Immediately pleased that my marathon
efforts had been recognized by someone I knew, I waved back and reflected on the importance of
wearing tie-dyed clothing to a road race of this size. It made it a lot easier to be spotted! The
town marathon is a “people’s” marathon in that it tends to be a family affair, with the runners
and spectators creating a festival atmosphere. The crowds are demonstrably vocal and supportive

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all day, I managed to run six miles before bowing out, and Laura finished the entire race in less
than four hours.

I now pride myself on telling people that I ran in a marathon. The distinction between having
run a marathon and having run in a marathon seems unimportant. If pressed, however, I’ll admit
that I only ran one-fourth of one. Inspired by this years’ experience, I plan to walk the course—
really fast—next year. It’s not because I’m jealous of my sister’s accomplishment. This is not
some silly sibling rivalry in which I must do whatever she does. Rather, Laura got free cookies at
the finish line, and the promise of that will lead me to any goal.

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1. According to the text, a man with the bullhorn encouraged the runners as they made their way
up the hill. Quote the words from the text the man said?
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2. What part of the marathon did Laura ask Lee to run?
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3. Why was Lee glad he wore a tie-dyed shirt?
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4. According to the story, what does Lee plan to do at next year marathon?
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(4 Marks)

Part 2

Read the following article on poaching cases and answer the following questions.

Poaching cases down in 2021

Namibia has registered a drop in rhino poaching from 52 cases in 2019 t0 31 since the beginning
of last year. In 2018, the country lost 81 rhinos due to poaching, 66 in 2016 and 97 in 2015. The
2020 figure is the lowest in the last five years.

The Environment minister, Pohamba Shifeta, said more resources have been allocated to fight
poaching, and more stakeholders have come on board to support efforts to stop the gruesome
practice.

Since the start of the current elephant and rhino poaching problem, government, through the
ministry, has supported law enforcement and security agencies by implementing measures to
curb poaching in the country. Shifeta added that 11 elephants were poached in 2020, 13 in 2019,

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27 in 2018, 50 in 2017, 101 in 2016 and 49 in 2015. As for pangolins, eight live animals were
seized in 2020 as well as five full carcasses, 59 skins, five skin pieces, and 924 scales.

Further the minister said that wildlife crime cases registered in 2020 totalled 308 and of those
cases some 111 are related to high-value species. He said 654 suspects were arrested in line with
the cases registered in 2020. “Of these cases, 100 are related to pangolin poaching and
trafficking,” quantified Shifeta.

Many high-level perpetrators of wildlife crimes were arrested in Namibia during 2020
particularly related to rhino poaching and trafficking. Arrests included kingpins, middlemen,
and various aiders and abettors, rather than only poachers.

For the government to do more and improve on programmes and projects for wildlife protection
and law enforcement, the ministry has come up with a revised strategy, launched yesterday, that
will serve as a policy document with the primary objective of establishing common approaches
to the protection and conservation of wildlife.

Shifeta further noted that the revised strategy would ensure the effective enforcement of laws
governing wildlife resources. The new revised strategy will be effective for the next five years.

“The strategy has programme areas and activities on how we will generally operate in terms of
wildlife crime prevention and law enforcement, investigations and intelligence, legal framework
and prosecutions, transboundary illicit trade, protection of rhinos within protected areas,
protection of rhinos outside protected areas, protection of elephants, protection of pangolins,
community safety and security, partner and stakeholder coordination, as well as awareness and
communication,” said Shifeta.

As for human-wildlife conflict incidents recorded in 2020, 813 livestock were killed by wild
animals and 3 450 hectares of crops were damaged. Unfortunately in 2020, Shifeta said, the
country lost two human lives, both caused by crocodiles. One person was injured by a baboon,
six by buffaloes, one by an elephant, one by a hippo, three by leopards, and two by lions.

The ministry through the Game Product Trust Fund spent over N$5 million on individuals,
farmers and conservancies for livestock losses, crop damages, injuries to people, and loss of life
under the human-wildlife conflict self-reliance schemes – mndjavera@nepc.com.na

Adapted from New Era, 5 February 2021

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Answer questions 1-3 by putting a tick (√) in the box next to the correct answer.

1. In which year did the country record the highest cases of rhino poaching? [1]

A 2019

B 2021
C 2015

D 2020

2. What did the ministry do to reduce gruesome practice of poaching? [1]

A Has provided more resources and support from the media

B Has requested support from stakeholders

C Has implemented fewer measures to curb poaching

D Has provided more resources and support from stakeholders

3. According to the article which animals are considered to be of high value? [1]

A pangolin, rhino and springbok

B elephant, pangolin and rhino

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C rhino, pangolin and kudu

D elephant, giraffe and rhino

4. Why were many top perpetrators of wildlife crimes arrested in Namibia in the year 2020?

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5. What was the main aim of the revised strategy that was launched by the ministry?

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6. How long will the revised strategy be effective?

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7. Mention one human-wildlife conflict incident in which human lives were lost and one in
which there were human injuries?

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(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

8. Say whether the following statement is True or False and give a reason to support your
answer.

Over N$5 million was spent by Game Product Trust Fund on farmers and conservancies only.

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Part 3

Read the following passage and then answer the questions that follow.

Hooray for Hollywood

When I was 20 years old, I dropped out of college and got a job as a chauffeur to an old-school
Hollywood producer. My main responsibility was to drive him around town, but he would take
me to he’s meetings and introduce me as his associate and he would encourage me to speak up.

He had a script that he was developing at 20 th Century Fox. We had many meetings there. After
two years of chauffeuring, I wrote to the Fox executive I had grown to know during those script
meetings and told him I am looking for something new. Not realising that I was this producer’s
driver, the executive set up an interview for me with the president of the studio as a candidate for
a job as the newest studio executive.

To my suprise, when the president of the studio found out I had dropped out of college, we
got……………… a debate about the importance of college degrees. It ended with me telling
him, “You kind of sound like my mother. “And he hired me.

Taken from: Reader’s Digest, 2015

1. Correct the single error in the sentence below. Write only the word you have corrected
He would take me to he’s meetings.
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2. Rewrite the following sentence in a passive voice.
He introduced me as his associate
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3. Rewrite the sentence below in reported speech by starting with: Carlos said that…..
“I am looking for something new”
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4. Identify the adjective in the following sentence. Write only the correct word.
I was a chauffeur to an old-school producer.
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5. Correct the spelling mistake in paragraph 3 of the word suprise.
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 SECTION B: DIRECTED WRITING

Part 1

Read the following information and complete the form on the next page.

Jaydan Joseph is a grade 8 learner at Sibbinda Combined School in the Zambezi Region. He
has seen a competition in the newspaper in which one can win a ticket to see his/her
favourite band, The One Direction, which will be performing at the Independence Stadium
on Friday and Saturday respectively. The winner of the competition can then take a group
of friends along

If Jaydan wins the competition, he would prefer to take along two boys and two girls from
his class. They are aged 16-17 years. They will be attending lessons on Friday until 14H00,
so they can only go on Saturday as soon as they start the main event at 17H00. He therefore
prefers the group to sit at the front row, so they can have full view of everything that will
happen on the stage. They all agreed to go and see their favourite group for the first time and
also to get the group to sign on their T-shirts.

Jaydan resides in New Cowboy, ERF 2765, Katima Mulilo. His telephone number at home
is 066254676.He can also be contacted on his cell phone number which is 0814567689 or
on his email address, jaydanj@gmail.com.

Imagine you are Jaydan; complete the form on the net page.

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 ONE DIRECTION WIN A TICKET SHOW

Please complete the form in CAPITAL LETTERS where necessary.

Full names:……………………………………………………………………………..........[1]

Residential Address: …………………………………………………………………..

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Email Address: ………………………………………………………………………..……[1]

Telephone no: (H)………………………….. (Cell) ……………………………………….[2]

Age: Please Circle: 11-12 14-15 16-18 [1]

Seat preference : Delete as appropriate

Back Row Front Row Middle Row [1]

When can you attend the event? (Please tick the correct box) [1]

Friday morning Saturday morning Friday evening

Give two reasons why you are desperate to go:

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Part 2

Read the article below titled “YOUR STUDIES SORTED” and then right down notes on how
to get your studies sorted before your final exams.

YOUR STUDIES SORTED

Imagine how much you can reduce stress and increase your grades by getting an early start.
Draw up a plan of action to spend a few hours a day on your studies and spend the rest doing
whatever you want. Look at how many subjects, chapters and pages you have to learn and break
them down into manageable bits in your plan. Then stick the plan up on your wall where you can
refer to it every day. Doesn’t one hour a day for a week seem better than seven hours in one day?

There are topics or sections of all subjects which we find terrifying. Start off by studying those.
When you have conquered them it will give you confidence to tackle the easier stuff or the
material you know well which can just cruise through. Don’t neglect yourself during this hectic
time. In fact, the opposite will benefit you take long relaxing baths, exercise, have long lunches
with friends and get enough sleep when it doesn’t interfere with your study time.

All these things will keep you relaxed but focused. Also use positive self-talk. If you catch
yourself thinking, “I’ll never understand this or get through all this work” change your thought
to, I’ll create a plan to tackle this and do my best. It’s possible.” you’ll be amazed at how
thinking differently can determine your actions. Surprise yourself! Struggling to understand a
biology section? Create a story out it that you can relate to, turn it into some fun- draw pictures if
some-and you’re likely to remember it.

Ask your mom, dad, brother or friend to help you by listening. They can be doing something else
at the time- all you need are their ears. After a bout of studying tell them all about what you
learnt, explain it in detail using all the technical terms you have to remember. Keep a notepad
handy and write down what you haven’t remembered so you know what to revise.

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Part 3

Read the following text and answer the questions on the next page.

What makes a good leader?

With Barack Obama having started his term as US president and elections looming in
Africa, leadership is a hot topic at the moment, as many people wonder who will lead their
countries. Politicians are prominent leaders but leaders are found throughout society. YOU
in the classroom look at what make good leaders and why we need them.

Nelson Mandela, George Bush, Adolf Hitler, Margaret Thatcher and Mahatma Gandhi are
leaders who have made headlines. These and many other names appear on the internet lists of the
most influential people of the past 100 years. Some were outstanding leaders while others made
disastrous decisions-but they all had great influence. What made them leaders and were they
good or bad leaders?

What is a leader?

The word “leader” is used often used but few people know what a good leader is. A leader is
someone who leads others to achieve a common goal.

The characteristics of a good leader

Focus and vision

A good leader is focused and has vision and a mission-someone who sees what needs to be done,
points it out to others and persuades them to move in that direction. A good leader inspires and
motivates others to change direction if necessary. Think of South Africa’s imminent election, for
example. How do people decide who to vote for? They look for someone who knows, points out
the country’s problems and is committed so solving them. The person should have the ability to
persuade people that his insights are correct and motivate them to address the situation with him.

Team player

A good leader is a team player and is prepared to accept the leadership of others. They show
consideration for team members’ dignity and are in tune with them. They ensure the team is kept
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before making a decision and are able to exchange roles and be led as well. There may be
someone in the team who can advise the leader on a subject he does not know too much about
and the leader then must be prepare to listen. A good leader’s team feels they are playing a
valuable role.

Good example

A good leader sets a good example and leads by example.

Initiative

Good leaders take the initiative if an opportunity presents itself. They become involved in
activities such as fundraising or community projects where their creativity and skills can be put
to good use.

Where do you find leaders?

Leadership is needed everywhere- in the workplace, in the classroom, in sports teams, in the
business world, in politics, at home and in church. Can you think of other places where
leadership is important?

Why is leadership important?

Some people are natural leaders and leadership comes more easily to them than it does to others.
When natural leaders develop their potential they can become strong and influential. We can’t all
be world leaders but we can benefit by acquiring a few characteristics of good leadership. The
leadership feature mentioned before could help you in teamwork and relationships. It will also
teach you more about yourself and equip you better for life.

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