Life Orientation Grade 7 Term 2 2024 Question Paper

CAPRICORN NORTH DISTRICT
LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 7
CONTROLLED TEST
MAY/JUNE 2024
LEARNER’S NAME: _________________________________

TOTAL: 70 MARKS
TIME: 90 MINUTES
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

• Read and follow all the instructions carefully.
• This paper consists of three sections namely A, B and C.
• Section A and B are compulsory while at section C you will be required to answer
only two questions.
• Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A: COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1
Choose the correct answer from the following possible answers. Write only the letter of
the correct answer next to the question number, e.g. 1.1. E.
1.1. Self-image is based on information that comes from:
A. your studies.
B. Your schooling.
C. your friendship.
D. your actions, interests, abilities and achievements.
1.2. Which of the following stages is a life-changing stage of development?
A. Your Infant.
B. Adult.
C. Toddler.
D. Puberty.
1.3. _______________________are things that you enjoy doing.
A. Potentials.
B. Abilities.
C. Interests.
D. Gifts.
1.4. Which one of the following is not associated with a female?
A. Estrogen.
B. Menstruation.
C. Testosterone.
D. Breasts.
1.5. South Africa’s first democratic elections were held in ____________________
A. 2024.
B. 2014.
C. 2004.
D. 1994. (5x1=5)
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QUESTION 2
Define the following concepts:
2.1. Self-image:
2.2. Puberty:
2.3. Peers:
2.4. Mediation:
2.5. Bill of Rights: (5x2=10)
QUESTION 3
Match column A with column B. write down the correct letter next to the question
number.
Column A Column B
3.1. Diversity. A. Is consideration for your feeling and
rights.
3.2. Flexibility. B. To use your power or strength to
frighten or hurt someone.
3.3. Bullying. C. Variety or range of different people.
3.4. Hormones. D. The ability to move your joints fully.
3.5. Self-respect E. Are chemical substances produced in
the brain.
(5x1=5)
QUESTION 4
Write whether the following statements are true or false.
4.1. Self-image influences the way you go about daily activities and how you interact
with other people.
4.2. Puberty begins at the age of twenty.
4.3. Your first relationship is usually with your family and you develop your views and
believes through them.
4.4. In South Africa, Human Rights Day is celebrated on the 21 st March.
4.5. Assertiveness is about standing up for yourself and your choices without being
influenced by your peers.
(5x1=5)
TOTAL SECTION MARKS: 25
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SECTION B: COMPULSORY 25 MARKS
QUESTION 5
Answer the following questions.
5.1. Name at least two strategies to enhance self-image through positive actions. (2)
5.2. Which two things make up physical fitness? (2)
5.3. Describe a tolerant person. (2)
5.4. Mention four human rights relevant or applicable to children. (4)
5.5. List four physical changes in boys and four physical changes in girls during puberty.
(8)
5.6. Explain why is warming up important ahead of physical activity? (2)
5.7. Describe how people with positive self-image respect other people. (2)
5.8. What is your duty towards the following rights?
5.8.1. The right to privacy:
5.8.2. The right to education:
5.8.3. The right to a clean environment:(3)
TOTAL SECTION MARKS: 25
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SECTION C
Answer any two questions.
QUESTION 6
Read the case study below and the questions that follow.
Brian was selected to play in an U13 soccer game for his school. During the game Brian
was unfairly tackled by Jim. He fell to the ground and broke his ankle. Jim apologized
immediately. The referee did not give him a yellow card. Brian’s father, who was
watching from the side-line, was angry. He began swearing at Jim and the referee.
6.1. Did Jim, the boy who tackled Brian display good fair play qualities? Explain your
answer. (2)
6.2. Was the referee fair for not giving Jim a yellow card? (1)
6.3. What are the building blocks of fair play? List at least two of them. (2)
6.4. All children should have the right to education. Write a paragraph in which your
show why this right was included in the Bill of Rights. Write a paragraph of 4-5 lines in
which you show why this right was included in the Bill of Rights. (5)
QUESTION 7
Study the pictures below and answer questions that follow:
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Write an essay on career fields under the following guidelines:
7.1. Define the concept career field. (1 x 2= 2)

7.2. List four things you must consider when choosing a career. (4 x 1= 4)
7.3. Identify a career and discuss unique challenges that a person can face in the
career (2 x 2= 4)
(10)
QUESTION 8
8.1. Write a paragraph in which you illustrate how teenagers relationships with
their families change during puberty. (5 x1= 5)
8.2. Describe five changes that are common to both boys and girls during puberty.
(5 x 1= 5)
GOOD LUCK!!!
THE END!!! GRAND TOTAL : 70 Marks
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LEARNER’S NAME: _________________________________

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TOTAL SECTION MARKS: 25

7.1. Define the concept career field. (1 x 2= 2)

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