Centre Number

Student Number

2013

H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E

E X A M I N AT I O N

Arabic Continuers

Total marks 80
Section I

General Instructions
Reading time 10 minutes
Working time 2 hours and
50 minutes
Write using black or blue pen
Black pen is preferred
Monolingual and/or bilingual
print dictionaries may be used
Write your Centre Number and
Student Number at the top of
this page

Pages 24

25 marks
Attempt Questions 17
This section should take approximately 30 minutes
Section II

Pages 510

40 marks
This section has two parts, Part A and Part B
Allow about 1 hour and 20 minutes for this section
Part A 25 marks
Attempt Questions 89
Part B 15 marks
Attempt Question 10
Section III

Page 11

15 marks
Attempt Questions 1112
Allow about 1 hour for this section
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Section I Listening and Responding

25 marks
Attempt Questions 17
This section should take approximately 30 minutes
You will hear SEVEN texts. Each text will be read twice. The question for each text will be
read once before the first reading of the text. There will be a pause after the first reading in
which you may make notes. However, you may make notes at any time. You will be given
adequate time after the second reading to complete your answer. Answer the questions
in ENGLISH in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length of
response. In the case of multiple-choice questions, tick the box that corresponds to the correct
response. You may proceed to Section II as soon as you have finished Question 7.
Question 1 (2 marks)

Candidates
Notes
2

Explain Nadims reaction.

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Question 2 (3 marks)
Complete the form in ENGLISH.

Stolen item
Name

Mariam Nour

Contact number
Time of theft

Question 3 (3 marks)
Describe the target audience of this advertisement.
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Question 4 (3 marks)

Candidates
Notes

Why is Walid NOT happy with the holiday plans?

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Question 5 (4 marks)
Explain how Mr Habib feels about the situation.
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Question 6 (5 marks)
(a)

Candidates
Notes

Where is this conversation taking place?

(A) At home
(B)

In the street

(C)

In a shoe shop

(D) At the bus stop

(b)

Is the brother justified in his criticism of his sister? Support

your answer with reference to the text.

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Question 7 (5 marks)
Explain Monas reaction at the end of the interview. Support your
answer with reference to the text.
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2013 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION

Arabic Continuers
Section II Reading and Responding
40 marks
Allow about 1 hour and 20 minutes for this section
Part A 25 marks
Attempt Questions 89
Read both texts, then answer the corresponding questions in ENGLISH in the Section II Part A
Answer Booklet.

Question 8 (8 marks)

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Section II (continued)
Part B 15 marks
Attempt Question 10
Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:
respond to the stimulus text with relevant information and ideas
write text appropriate to context, purpose and audience
structure and sequence information and ideas
demonstrate control of a range of language structures and vocabulary in Arabic

Question 10 (15 marks)

Answer the following question by writing approximately 200 words in ARABIC.

Walid sent a letter to a radio station and received this response. Write the letter that Walid had

originally sent to the radio station.

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Section III Writing in Arabic

15 marks
Attempt Questions 1112
Allow about 1 hour for this section
Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
In your answers you will be assessed on how well you:
demonstrate the relevance of information, opinions and ideas
write text appropriate to context, purpose and audience
structure and sequence information, opinions and ideas
demonstrate control of a range of language structures and vocabulary in Arabic

Question 11 (5 marks)
Answer the following question by writing approximately 75 words in ARABIC.
Write a note to your grandmother thanking her for the birthday present she sent you.

Question 12 (10 marks)

Answer ONE of the following questions. Write approximately 200 words in ARABIC.
(a)

A group of exchange students has been at your school for six weeks. You
interviewed one of the students for the school magazine.

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Write the script of this interview in which the student reflects on his/her
experience at the school.
OR
(b)

You interviewed the winner of a cooking competition for your school magazine.
Write the script of this interview in which the winner reflects on why he/she
entered the competition.

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Centre Number

Student Number

2013

H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E

E X A M I N AT I O N

Arabic Continuers
Section II Part A Answer Booklet

Instructions
Attempt Questions 89
Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page

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Section II Reading and Responding

Part A 25 marks
Attempt Questions 89
Read the texts on pages 79 of the question paper, then answer the corresponding questions in
ENGLISH in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length of
response.

Question 8 (8 marks)
(a)

What happened on 22 February 2013?

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Why does the writer say zdd k GT{ ?

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Question 9 (17 marks)

(a)

What is the purpose of this forum?

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Why is Nadine unhappy with her life?

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Why has Walid contributed to this forum?

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To what extent are Rahaf and Mourad alike?

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Question 9 (continued)
(e)

How does Nabils experience relate to the title of the forum?

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