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Name: _______________________________________________ Grade 7: A B C D

Date: ___________________________

BEDFORDVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL

LIFE ORIENTATION – GRADE 7
November Examination 2018
Examiner: Mrs. P Naidoo Time: 1½ hours
Moderator: Mrs. M Coetzer Total: 70

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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30- 40- 50- 60- 70- 80-
TOTAL % 0-29%
39% 49% 59% 69% 79% 100%
70

Teacher signature: ______________________________________________________

Instructions:
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. This paper consists of 8 pages.
3. Write neatly.
4. This paper has three sections. Answer all questions from Section A and B and choose
only two from Section C.

QUESTION BY QUESTION ANALYSIS

Question Type Middle Higher Order (20)
Lower Order (25)
Order(25) choose 2 only
Question number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Maximum mark 5 10 8 2 15 10 10 10 10
Learner mark
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SECTION A (28)
QUESTION 1: Choose the correct answer from the options provided. Once you have
chosen your answer, write your answer clearly in the block below question 1. (5)

1. Anorexia Nervosa is …
A. … a physical disorder
B. … a psychological disorder
C. … a disorder that only affects girls and girls
D. All of the above

2. A strong immune system means…

A. You can be treated to get rid of the condition
B. Your body can fight infections better
C. That your body sweats more than usual
D. B and C

3. Intrapersonal protective factors…

A. Is when you know yourself
B. Is having a positive attitude
C. Is having a good self-esteem
D. All of the above

4. Interpersonal protective factors…

A. Are your interactions in your school, with your peers, in your family, in your
neigbourhood and in the media
B. Are your interactions with your family and friends
C. Are your interactions with your friends and social media
D. Are your interactions with the school and neigbourhood

5. Peer pressure can result in destructive behaviour. Which of the following are
examples of the destructive behaviour?
A. Abuse of substances Answer for question 1

B. Criminal activities 1. _______

C. Unhealthy sexual behaviour 2. _______
3. _______
D. All of the above
4. _______
5. _______
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QUESTION 2: Match column A with the appropriate answer in column B. Write only
the letter the correct space below. (10)
Column A Column B
1.Glands A Affects the part of the brain that helps with memory and co-
ordination.
2.Gateway B Tiny gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones and that
drug also tells other glands to make hormones.
3.Pituatary C Increase of acne over a very short space of time.
gland
4.Illegal D The hormone that makes it possible for girls to have babies one
drinking day.
5.Oestrogen E A substance that allows you to easily adapt to the abuse of harder
drugs.
6.Cannabis F A group of cells that use materials from the blood to do things with.
7.Progesterone G Under 18.
8.Steroids H The reproductive organs, the external sex organs.
9.Genitals I A serious mental illness.
10.Food J A female hormone that controls a woman’s reproduction cycle.
poisoning
K Washing your hands is the best way to prevent germs from
spreading.
L Eating food that is spoiled, it contains germs that are toxic.

1._____2._____3._____4._____5._____6._____7._____8._____9._____10._____

QUESTION 3: Write true or false next to each statement. If the statement is false,
correct the statement so that it is true. (8)
1. Bacteria and viruses are the main organisms that cause diseases.
_____________________________________________________________
2. Certain bacteria are harmless and can be used to make foods, eg. yoghurt.
_____________________________________________________________
3. When people are poor, it is easier to get diseases.
_____________________________________________________________
4. All diseases can be cured.
_____________________________________________________________
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Question 4: List 2 skills that a person should consider when they are choosing their
subjects at high school or their careers. (2)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
SECTION B
Question 5: Read the case study carefully before you write your answers. (15)

Gardening for a healthier future

Eating healthy food, especially fresh vegetables, is one way of improving people’s

general health, but buying vegetables in shops can be expensive. Organisations such

as the Woolworths Trust Eduplant programme provide support to schools that want to

start their own vegetable gardens.

The Eduplant programme encourages permaculture, which is a system of natural,

balanced gardening and farming with an emphasis on recycling waste and protecting

the environment.

Alwin Kgopa, a teacher at Toronto Primary School in Makweng, Limpopo is a key

example of the programme’s success. In 2001, Kgopa entered the school’s garden

project into Eduplant and came second in the Emerging catergory. Eight years later

he won many awards for the school’s garden. More importantly, Kgopa has formed a

group of 15 other local schools to encourage them to develop permaculture food

production.

1. Explain in your own words what ‘permaculture’ is. (1)

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

2. “Vegetables can be very expensive” Why do you think this is so? (1)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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3. What are some things that make vegetables unhealthy and even dangerous for
people and animals to eat? (1)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
4. Why do the farmers use these products (from answer 3) (1)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
5. Land pollution is a real problem all over the world. Discuss how the lack of
basic services contributes to this problem. (2)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
6. Diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera often affect people who live in
informal settlements. What may be some of the causes of these diseases in
these areas? (4)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

7. Name the food groups and next to each explain what the recommended daily
portions would be for the meal to be nutritious. (10 x ½ )
Food group Recommended daily portions
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Question 6: One way in which a community can involve its members in

preventing drug abuse is by providing adequate education to the family and
friends of the person abusing the drugs.

1. Define the term “paraphernalia” as used in the context of drug abuse and
provide examples. (3)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2. Name 4 illegal drugs that you learnt about in class. (4)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3. What reasons can you give to explain why teenagers abuse alcohol? (3)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

SECTION C: CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE QUESTIONS. If you

answer all 3 questions, only the first 2 answers will be marked. (20)

QUESTION 7: Discuss the 5 factors that influences your personal diet. (5) Examine
your own lifestyle and explain how you are eating healthily and responsibly. (5) [10]
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QUESTION 8: Discuss the steps that are used in the problem-solving process. (6)
Show how this process can be used to resolve the decision regarding your choice of
a high school. (4) (10)
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QUESTION 9: Your mother has recently been diagnosed with Diabetes. Explain to your
best friend what this disease is (2), what the causes are (2) and the symptoms that may
be experienced (6) (10)

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The end! Please check all your answers carefully.

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Name: _______________________________________________ Grade 7: A B C D

Date: ___________________________

BEDFORDVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL

LIFE ORIENTATION – GRADE 7
November Examination 2018
Examiner: Mrs. P Naidoo Time: 1½ hours
Moderator: Mrs. M Coetzer Total: 70

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
________
30- 40- 50- 60- 70- 80-
TOTAL % 0-29%
39% 49% 59% 69% 79% 100%
70

Teacher signature: ______________________________________________________

Instructions:
1.Read the questions carefully.
2.This paper consists of 11 pages.
3.Write neatly.
4.This paper has three sections. Answer all questions from Section A and B and choose only
two from Section C.

QUESTION BY QUESTION ANALYSIS

Question Type Middle Higher Order (20)
Lower Order (25)
Order(25) Choose 2 only
Question number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Maximum mark 5 10 8 2 15 10 10 10 10
Learner mark
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SECTION A (28)
QUESTION 1: Choose the correct answer from the options provided. Once you have
chosen your answer, write your answer clearly in the block below question 1. (8)

1. Anorexia Nervosa is …
A. … a physical disorder
B. … a psychological disorder
C. … a disorder that only affects girls
D. All of the above

2. A strong immune system means…

A. You can be treated to get rid of the condition
B. Your body can fight infections better
C. That your body sweats more than usual
D. B and C

3. Intrapersonal protective factors…

A. Is when you know yourself
B. Is having a positive attitude
C. Is having a good self-esteem
D. All of the above

4. Interpersonal protective factors…

A. Are your interactions in your school, with your peers, in your
family, in your neigbourhood and in the media
B. Are your interactions with your family and friends
C. Are your interactions with your friends and social media
D. Are your interactions with the school and neigbourhood

5. Peer pressure can result in destructive behaviour. Which of the following are
examples of the destructive behaviour? Answer for question 1
A. Abuse of substances
B. Criminal activities 1. B
C. Unhealthy sexual behaviour 2. B
3. D
D. All of the above
4. A
5. D
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QUESTION 2: Match column A with the appropriate answer in column B. Write only
the letter the correct space below. (10)
Column A Column B
1.Glands A Affects the part of the brain that helps with memory and co-
ordination.
2.Gateway drug B Tiny gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones and
that also tells other glands to make hormones.
3.Pituatary gland C Increase of acne over a very short space of time.
4.Illegal drinking D The hormone that makes it possible for girls to have babies
one day.
5.Oestrogen E A substance that allows you to easily adapt to the abuse of
harder drugs.
6.Cannabis F A group of cells that use materials from the blood to do things
with.
7.Progesterone G Under 18.
8.Steroids H The reproductive organs, the external sex organs.
9.Genitals I A serious mental illness.
10.Food J A female hormone that controls a woman’s reproduction cycle.
poisoning
K Washing your hands is the best way to prevent germs from
spreading.
L Eating food that is spoiled, it contains germs that is toxic.

1.F 2.E 3.B 4.G 5.D 6.A 7.J 8.C 9.H 10.L

QUESTION 3: Write true or false next to each statement. If the statement is false,
correct the statement. (8)
1. Bacteria and viruses are the main organisms that cause diseases.
_____True___________________________________________________
2. Certain bacteria are harmless and can be used to make foods, eg. yoghurt.
____True____________________________________________________
3. When people are poor, it is easier to get diseases.
____True_______________________________________________
4. All diseases can be cured.
____False. Not all diseases can be cured.___________________
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Question 4: List 2 skills that a person should consider when they are making choices
regarding their subject choices at high school or their careers. (2)
__potential , ability , interests, skills
SECTION B
Question 4: Read the case study carefully before you write your answers. (15)

Gardening for a healthier future

Eating healthy food, especially fresh vegetables, is one way of improving people’s
general health, but buying vegetables in shops can be expensive. Organisations such
as the Woolworths Trust Eduplant programme provide support to schools that want to
start their own vegetable gardens.
The Eduplant programme encourages permaculture, which is a system of natural,
balanced gardening and farming with an emphasis on recycling waste and protecting
the environment.
Alwin Kgopa, a teacher at Toronto Primary School in Makweng, Limpopo is a key
example of the programme’s success. In 2001, Kgopa entered the school’s garden
project into Eduplant and came second in the Emerging catergory. Eight years later
he won many awards for the school’s garden. More importantly, Kgopa has formed a
group of 15 other local schools to encourage them to develop permaculture food
production.

1. Explain in your own words what ‘permaculture’ is. (1)

SYSTEM OF NATURAL GARDENING AND FARMING WHERE RECYCLING
AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT IS VERY IMPORTANT.
2. “Vegetables can be very expensive” Why do you think this is so? (1)
DROUGHT/LACK OF RAIN AFFECTS PRICES
COST OF TRANSPORT/LABOUR/PRODUCTION INCREASES COST
3. What are some things that make vegetables unhealthy and even dangerous for
people and animals to eat? (1)
PESTICIDES/INSECTIDES THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PEOPLE/ANIMALS.
IN SOME COUNTRIES/PLACES ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE USED TO
ENHANCE THE GROWING PROCESS. THESE ARE STILL USED.
4. Why do the farmers use these products (from answer 3) (1)
TO MAKE THE CROPS GROW FASTER, TO MAKE THE CROP LOOK MORE
APPEALING, TO MAKE THE CROP LAST LONGER ON THE SHELF IN THE
SHOP.
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5. Land pollution is a real problem all over the world. Discuss how the lack of
basic services contributes to this problem. (2)
NO COLLECTION OF RUBBISH CAUSES PEOPLE TO THROW IN THE
DUMPS OR WATER SOURCES. NO TOILETS, PEOPLE USE HOLES IN THE
GROUND- THE SEWAGE GOES INTO THE WATER AND CONTAMINATES
THE WATER.
6. Diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera often affect people who live in
informal settlements. What may be some of the causes of these diseases(2
each) in these areas? (4)
UNHYGENIC- NOT HAVING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER TO WASH HANDS
AND FOOD
SEWAGE BEING WASHED INTO WATER SOURCES/RIVERS, not having toilets
and people using the rivers as a toilet.
7. Name the food groups and next to each explain how you can improve the
nutritional value of these foods in a meal. (10 x ½)

Food group improvement

Fruit and veg Eat 5-8 portions
Milk and dairy Limit portions to 2-3
Meat and protein Eat at least 2-3 portions, palm sized portions or
¼ plate
Starch and Limit these, have more unrefined starches, eg,
carbohydrates brown rice. Don’t eat these at dinner
Fats and oils Limit the use. Use natural oils (veg oils) like
olive, avocado
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Question 6: One way in which a community can involve its members in preventing
drug abuse is by providing adequate education to the family and friends of the person
abusing the drugs.

1. Define the term “paraphernalia” as used in the context of drug abuse and provide
examples. (3)
PERSONAL STUFF OR THINGS THAT ARE NEEDED BY THE PERSON TAKING
DRUGS TO USE THE DRUG.
EG. BROKEN BOTTLE TOPS, BONG, LITTLE BAGS/BANKIES, PIECES OF TIN
FOIL,
2. Name 4 illegal drugs that you learnt about in class. (4)
COCAINE, HEROIN, ECSTACY, TIK, NYAOPE, FLAKKA, LSD….
3. What reasons can you give to explain why teenagers abuse alcohol? (3)
• AVAILABILTY
• POPULARITY/COOL
• EASILY ACCEPTED
• EASILY AVAILABLE IN HOMES
• LACK OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
• ADULTS DRINK ALCOHOL IN THE PRESENCE OF KIDS AND
SOMETIMES GIVE TO CHILDREN
SECTION C: CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE QUESTIONS. If you
answer all 3 questions, only the first 2 answers will be marked. (20)

QUESTION 7: Discuss the 6 factors that influences your personal diet.(6) Examine
your own lifestyle and explain how you are eating healthily and responsibly.(4) (10)

• Economic
• Cultural
• Social
• Religious
• Political
• Ecological
6 influences to be explained. 4 different factors regarding own lifestyle.
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QUESTION 8: Discuss the steps that are used in the problem-solving process. (6)
Show how this process can be used to resolve the decision regarding your choice of
a high school.(4) (10)

1. Identify the problem

2. Brainstorm possible solutions
3. Evaluate each solution (consider the strengths and weaknesses)
4. Choose the best solution
5. Implement the solution
6. Is the problem solved? Yes- well done or No- then back to step 2

QUESTION 9: Your mother has recently been diagnosed with Diabetes. Explain to your
best friend what this disease is (2), what the causes are (2) and the symptoms that may
be experienced (6) (7)

Definition: a disease where the body cannot control the amount of glucose in the
blood

Causes:

• The body cannot produce enough insulin or any insulin

• Overweight

Symptoms:

• Nausea and vomiting

• Dehydration
• Obesity type 2
• Stress
• Tiredness
• Unexplained weight loss
• Excessive urination
• Continuous eating
• Wounds that won’t heal
• Itchy skin
• Blurry vision
• Constant thirst
• Numbness in hands and feet