Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
GAUTENG-EAST
DISTRICT COMMON PAPER
Life Orientation
July 2024
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2 hours
This question paper consists of 9 pages.
Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of three sections, namely SECTION A,
SECTION B and SECTION C.
2. The questions in SECTION A and SECTION B are COMPULSORY.
3. Answer any TWO questions in SECTION C.
4. Read ALL the questions carefully.
5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
6. Write neatly and legibly.
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Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1. SARS…
A South African Revenue Services
B State of African Revenue Services
C South African police Services
D Payment Solutions
1.1.2 Entrepreneurship ….
A Starting a business/enterprise by identifying profitable opportunities in your
community.
B A process of making money.
C A study at a Higher Institute of Learning.
D Placing your CV for employment.
1.1.3 Bribery…
A Taking money by force.
B The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence
the actions of an official, or other person, in charge of a public or legal duty.
C Money picked up by the CEO.
D Being part of lobola negotiations.
1.1.4 Embezzlement …
A Sharing money with workers who are in need.
B Money borrowed from the company by the CEO.
C It is a form of crime in which a person or entity misappropriates the assets
entrusted to them.
D Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal
gain.
1.1.5 Cultural Entrepreneurship…
A A culture that is not from South Africa.
B A business which is informal and seasonal.
C Cultural dances
D Starting a business that specializes in selling cultural products or offering a
service that is unique to a specific cultural group or a heritage of a specific
community.
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Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
1.2 Give ONE word/term for EACH of the following descriptions.
Write only the word/term next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.3) in the
ANSWERBOOK.
1.2.1 A condition that can be avoided by drinking water regularly during
physical education activities. (1)
1.2.2 An action you take to get the body ready for any physical activity. (1)
1.2.3 Recreational activities that originated from a particular cultural group or
community. (1)
1.3 Answer the following questions by writing the answer next to the question
numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
Write your answers in full sentences.
1.3.1 Give the different types of stress (2x1) (2)
1.3.2 Explain why it is important for an individual to identify effective (1x2) (2)
ways to manage stress.
1.3.3 What could be the effects of emotional stress to a teenager if (2x1) (2)
he/she doesn’t have the ability to identify stressors.
1.3.4 Discuss one example of a physical stressor. (1x2) (2)
1.4 Study the picture below and answer the following questions.
Write your answers in full sentences.
ENTREPRENEUR START UP
1.4.1 Explain why entrepreneurs should be risk-takers. (1x2) (2)
1.4.2 Recommend ONE way in which a potential entrepreneur could (1x2) (2)
ensure that he/she gets the necessary support/customers.
Motivate your answer.
TOTAL SECTION A: 20
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Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
SECTION B (COMPULSORY)
Answer ALL the questions in this section. Write your answers in full sentences.
QUESTION 2
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
Why entrepreneurship and innovation arekey
to addressing youth unemployment
The lack of employment opportunities is a serious concern all over the world, but the
situation in Africa has been considerably worse. With over 140 million unemployed youth
(between 15 and 35 years of age), it is no wonder African industries and economies are
in worse shape than theywere a few decades ago.
With the emergence of COVID-19, the dire situation in Africa only got worse.
Layoffs and reductions in work hours served as a wake-up call for the entire
continent.
By integrating entrepreneurship and innovation in the school curriculum, African states
can give the youth the support needed to create market/employment opportunities. This
would help reduce the rate of unemployment among the youth, which in Kenya has been
steadily increasing.
Adapted from https://www.weforum.org/ 30 May 2023
2.1 Give a definition for the term niche. (1x2) (2)
State TWO factors that may have contributed to the high youth
2.2
unemployment rate in South Africa. (2x1) (2)
Explain the psychological impact of unemployment to a young
2.3 person in South Africa who has a qualification ? (1x2) (2)
2.4 Discuss how unemployed youth could explore small business
entrepreneurship such as e-business, as an innovative solution to
counteract/prevent youth unemployment. (2x2) (4)
2.5 Write down the different characteristics of an entrepreneur and explain
how those characteristics can benefit the entrepreneur. (2x2) (4)
2.6 How can cronyism be classified as poor decision making by the
entrepreneur and how can it affect the growth of any form of business? (2x3) (6)
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Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
QUESTION 3
Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SKILLS
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
3.1 Give a definition for the term conflict. (1x2) (2)
3.2 Differentiate between the following words:
Interpersonal Conflict
Intrapersonal Conflict (1x2) (2)
3.3 Explain ONE benefit of collaboration when people try to find a
resolution during or after a conflict. (1x2) (2)
3.4 Discuss how personality and respecting the feelings of others can be
factors that influence effective communication. (2x2) (4)
3.5 Assess how communicating feelings and understanding others can
help in conflict avoidance. (2x2) (4)
3.6 The importance of communication plays a huge role when one is adapting
to change. Explain how that can assist an individual that is transitioning
from school to a post school destination. (2x3) (6)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 40
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Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
SECTION C
Answer any TWO questions in this section.
Your responses must consist of paragraphs. Marks will ONLY be allocated for
responses written in full sentences.
QUESTION 4
Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
Write paragraphs on Discrimination Human Rights Violations.
Use the following as a guideline:
State FOUR ways on how limitations to freedom of speech expression (speech)
can play an important role in a democratic society. (4x1) (4)
Analyse why it is necessary for the youth to know what the negative impact of
their social media footprint and engagement in cyber bullying is. (2x4) (8)
Critically discuss the importance of understanding HUMAN RIGHTS
VIOLATIONS and DISCRIMINATION, when engaging in social media
platforms. (2x4) (8)
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Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
QUESTION 5
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEDIA
Limitations to freedom of expression ensure public safety, while the increasing digital
divide1 between different groups in society impacts negatively on access to information
for all.
Glossary:
¹digital divide: inequalities to access information and communication technology
[Adapted from https://www.justice.gov.za. Accessed on 29 January 2021.]
Write paragraphs on limitations and accessibility of information.
Use the following as a guideline:
State FOUR ways in which the media could ensure access of information
to all communities. (4x1) (4)
Analyse how media campaigns regarding discrimination and human rights
violations can play a great role in nation building. (2x4) (8)
Critically discuss the negative impact of the geographical distribution of
media reporting on South Africans’ communities. (2x4) (8)
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Life Orientation GE (Grade 12) – July 2024
QUESTION 6
Study the text below and answer the questions that follow.
APPLYING STUDY SKILLS
Write paragraphs on Study Skills.
Use the following as a guideline:
Give FOUR funding opportunities a learner in Grade 12 can apply for with
thepurpose of furthering their studies. (4x1) (4)
Explain the benefits of planning your responses and applying time
management skills when sitting for an exam. (2x4) (8)
How would you adapt your reading skills to respond effectively to examination
questions and how would that improve your ability to gain marks. (2x4) (8)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 100
