NORTH WEST PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT

GRADE 6

LIFE SKILLS

NOVEMBER 2017

MARKS: 60/2=30
TIME: 75 Minutes

LEARNER: _______________________________________________________

SCHOOL: _________________________________________________________

DISTRICT: ________________________________________________________

AREA OFFICE: ____________________________________________________

This question paper consists of 10 pages.

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Instructions to the learners.

1. This question paper consists of THREE sections i.e. SECTION A, B and C.

2. All questions are compulsory.

3. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

4. Read all the instructions carefully before answering each question.

5. Write neatly and legible

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

Match the Statements in COLUMN A with the words in COLUMN B. Write only the
correct letter in Column C below.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1 Burning of a dead body. A Rites of passage
1.2 Customs associated with times of change B mediator
from one stage to another
1.3 Decide what is most important. C skill
1.4 Being able to do something well D cremation
1.5 Person who helps people or groups sort out E prioritise
an argument or come to an agreement.

COLUMN C
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

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QUESTION 2

State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write the answer for
each question in the space below.

2.1 Malaria is a dangerous disease that is spread by a fly.

__________________________________________________________ (1)

2.2 Sexism is the unfair or discriminatory behavior towards people based on their
gender. ___________________________________________________ (1)

2.3 A volunteer is someone who is willing to work with pay in order to help the
community. ________________________________________________ (1)

2.4 The elephant is the national animal in South Africa.

__________________________________________________________ (1)

2.5 Animal welfare is the general health, safety and happiness of animals.
__________________________________________________________ (1)
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QUESTION 3

Choose the correct answer from the list of words below, to complete each of the
following sentences. Write the answer in the space provided.

respected flu Peer pressure responsible preserving

3.1 We all have responsibilities that we are _______________________for (1)

3.2 Dignity means being ______________________________for who you are

and what you believe in. (1)

3.3. People have been ___________________________ food, using wood smoke,

salt and vinegar. (1)

3.4 People catch ____________________from sick people coughing and

sneezing. (1)

3.5 _______________________ is when someone tries to force you to do

something you don’t want to do. (1)
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QUESTION 4

Circle the letter of the most correct answer.

4.1 If someone is bitten by a snake, you should first...

A tie something tightly above the snake bite.

B take the person to a hospital or clinic.
C give the person water to drink. (1)

4.2 If someone has eaten or drunk something poisonous, you should …

A rush the person to hospital.

B keep the person as still as possible.
C make the person to vomit. (1)

4.3 You can get HIV…

A kissing a person who is HIV positive.

B having sex without using a condom with a person who is HIV positive.
C drinking from the same cup as a person who is HIV positive. (1)
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4.4 An interest is something

A you are good at

B you enjoy doing
C you dislike doing (1)

4.5 Self-management skills mean…

A wasting of time.
B making everything takes longer.
C helping you to get everything done on time (1)
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QUESTION 5

List THREE religions that is being celebrated in South Africa.

5.1
_________________________________________________________________(1)
5.2
_________________________________________________________________(1)
5.3
_________________________________________________________________(1)
[3]
QUESTION 6

Study the picture below and identify TWO ways how people can stay healthy.

6.1 ______________________________________________________________(1)

6.2 ______________________________________________________________(1)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 25
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SECTION B

QUESTION 7

Read the following CASE STUDY and answer the questions that follow.

How acts of kindness can have a ripple effect.

When Tom first got married, he suggested to his new bride, Martha, that every year at
Christmas, they should give a gift to someone anonymously. They felt that that is the true
meaning of Christmas.

Martha had a friend that she had grown close to over time. One year, just before
Christmas, her friend, who has two children, lost her job and had very little savings and
nowhere to turn for help. Martha and Tom felt they needed to help but should do it
anonymously. They bought a gift voucher from a local food store and posted it to her with
no return address. They asked a friend to write the address on the envelope so she
wouldn’t recognize the handwriting. They posted it from another town so the postal stamp
was unknown.

Four years later, also at Christmas time, Martha decided to tell her friend who the gift
was from. When she did, her friend just smiled and said from that Christmas on, she had
been helping others who are in need every Christmas.

It just goes to show you how a little act of kindness can have a big ripple effect.

[Adapted from: Via Africa Life Skills Grade 6]

Answer the following questions.

7.1 Explain what is meant by anonymously?

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ (1)

7.2 State one act of kindness that you found from the Case Study.

__________________________________________________________ (1)
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7.3 Describe two acts of kindness that you can perform in your community.

7.3.1 ______________________________________________________

7.3.2 _____________________________________________________
(2)
7.4 What effect did Tom and Martha’s act of kindness had on their friend.

_________________________________________________________ (1)
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QUESTION 8

Complete the following table by naming the basic first aid treatment needed for the
specific types of injury or situation.

Situation Treatment
Cuts and grazes
Burns
Bee stings
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QUESTION 9

Define the following concepts.

9.1 Antibiotic
__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ (1)

9.2 Conflict
__________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ (1)

9.3 Potential
_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ (1)
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9.4 Communicable diseases

______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ (1)

9.5 Self-esteem
_______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________ (1)
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QUESTION 10

Which national days are being celebrated on the following dates?

Date National Day
16 June
18 July
9 August
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QUESTION 11

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Mapaseka’s older sister Sizakele is proud to see that she is becoming a young lady.
Sizakele can see that her little sister enjoys the changes to her body too, as she
suddenly has a new confidence. Mapaseka has always looked up to her older sister
who has always been a good example as well as encouraged and supported her.

11.1 Why do you think Mapaseka suddenly has a new confidence?

__________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________ (2)

11.2 How do you know from the story that Mapaseka’s sister is having a positive
influence on her self esteem? Mention ONE reason.
__________________________________________________________ (1)

11.3 Which word from the story do you think indicates that Mapaseka understands
and respects her body changes?
__________________________________________________________ (1)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 20
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SECTION C

QUESTION 12

12.1 Write a paragraph of FOUR (4) sentences about what you think is happening
in the picture and why?

(4)
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12.2 Below is a picture of a conflict situation.

12.2.1 Describe how the two skills that are mentioned below can be used to
solve a conflict situation.

Mediation-_____________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Peacemaking-_________________________________________

____________________________________________________ (2)

12.2.2 Explain the role of the mediator within a conflict situation.

___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ (1)

QUESTION 12.3

Name the steps to mediate an argument.

STEP 1: __________________________________________________________

STEP 2:__________________________________________________________

STEP 3: __________________________________________________________
(3)
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QUESTION 13

13.1 What is meant by peer pressure?

______________________________________________________ (1)

13.2 Give four (4) ways you could avoid from being pressurized by your peers.

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ (4)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 15

GRAND TOTAL: 60