NF 2024
PREVIEW
2.1 What would you say is
the cultural context of the
text? Motivate your
answer by referring to the
text. (3 marks)
The cultural context of the text
revolves around issues related to
race, identity, and family heritage.
The speaker talks about physical
attributes like skin color and hair
texture, referring to being "coloured"
and having ancestors who were
Cape Malay. The mention of
Eldorado Park and the speaker's
father connecting the family's
heritage to a specific place adds to
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the cultural context. The emphasis
on diversity and acceptance within
the family, regardless of physical
differences, highlights a cultural
message of inclusivity
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM
ANSWERS 2024
Natalie Foxx
,NF 2024
SECTION A: INTEGRATED CONTENT AND TEXT- BASED QUESTIONS
Question 1
In this module you were introduced to several key concepts that are necessary for you
to know and understand to be able to teach English effectively. Some of these concepts
are mentioned below. In your own words, define these concepts. Do NOT copy the
definitions from the study material or any other source or marks will be deducted.
1.1 Phoneme:
• Definition: A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can
change the meaning of a word.
• Example: In English, the sounds /p/ and /b/ are phonemes. The words "pat" and
"bat" have different meanings because of the different initial phonemes.
1.2 Decoding:
• Definition: Decoding is the process of translating written or printed symbols into
the sounds of a language.
• Example: When you read a word like "cat," decoding involves recognizing the
letters c-a-t and translating them into the spoken sounds that make up the
word.
1.3 Listening Comprehension:
• Definition: Listening comprehension is the ability to understand and make
sense of spoken language.
• Example: If someone tells you a story, and you can understand the plot and
details, your listening comprehension is good.
1.4 Border Crossings:
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• Definition: In a broader sense, border crossings refer to moving from one
cultural or linguistic context to another.
• Example: A person from the United States traveling to Japan and experiencing
a different language, customs, and traditions is an example of border crossings.
1.5 Plagiarism:
• Definition: Plagiarism is using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual
property without giving them proper credit.
• Example: Copying and pasting a paragraph from a website into your essay
without citing the source is considered plagiarism.
[TOTAL for Question 1: 10 marks]
Question 2
Context plays a critical role when listening for meaning. This may be cultural and others
may be grammatical. Study Text A below and answer the questions that follow.
TEXT A
I have brown skin and curly hair
1. My sister’s hair is straight and her skin is kinda fair.
2. My brother’s curls are tight and his skin is really dark.
3. My daddy says we’re coloured and from Eldorado Park. . ..
4. I see how people look at us when we go out.
5. They wonder and ask what we’re all about.
6. Why is this one got curls and that one straight hair?
7. Why is this one so dark and this one so fair. . ..
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PREVIEW
2.1 What would you say is
the cultural context of the
text? Motivate your
answer by referring to the
text. (3 marks)
The cultural context of the text
revolves around issues related to
race, identity, and family heritage.
The speaker talks about physical
attributes like skin color and hair
texture, referring to being "coloured"
and having ancestors who were
Cape Malay. The mention of
Eldorado Park and the speaker's
father connecting the family's
heritage to a specific place adds to
ENG1515
the cultural context. The emphasis
on diversity and acceptance within
the family, regardless of physical
differences, highlights a cultural
message of inclusivity
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM
ANSWERS 2024
Natalie Foxx
,NF 2024
SECTION A: INTEGRATED CONTENT AND TEXT- BASED QUESTIONS
Question 1
In this module you were introduced to several key concepts that are necessary for you
to know and understand to be able to teach English effectively. Some of these concepts
are mentioned below. In your own words, define these concepts. Do NOT copy the
definitions from the study material or any other source or marks will be deducted.
1.1 Phoneme:
• Definition: A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can
change the meaning of a word.
• Example: In English, the sounds /p/ and /b/ are phonemes. The words "pat" and
"bat" have different meanings because of the different initial phonemes.
1.2 Decoding:
• Definition: Decoding is the process of translating written or printed symbols into
the sounds of a language.
• Example: When you read a word like "cat," decoding involves recognizing the
letters c-a-t and translating them into the spoken sounds that make up the
word.
1.3 Listening Comprehension:
• Definition: Listening comprehension is the ability to understand and make
sense of spoken language.
• Example: If someone tells you a story, and you can understand the plot and
details, your listening comprehension is good.
1.4 Border Crossings:
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• Definition: In a broader sense, border crossings refer to moving from one
cultural or linguistic context to another.
• Example: A person from the United States traveling to Japan and experiencing
a different language, customs, and traditions is an example of border crossings.
1.5 Plagiarism:
• Definition: Plagiarism is using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual
property without giving them proper credit.
• Example: Copying and pasting a paragraph from a website into your essay
without citing the source is considered plagiarism.
[TOTAL for Question 1: 10 marks]
Question 2
Context plays a critical role when listening for meaning. This may be cultural and others
may be grammatical. Study Text A below and answer the questions that follow.
TEXT A
I have brown skin and curly hair
1. My sister’s hair is straight and her skin is kinda fair.
2. My brother’s curls are tight and his skin is really dark.
3. My daddy says we’re coloured and from Eldorado Park. . ..
4. I see how people look at us when we go out.
5. They wonder and ask what we’re all about.
6. Why is this one got curls and that one straight hair?
7. Why is this one so dark and this one so fair. . ..
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