Life Orientation

Question 1

If you want to succeed you need to set

Answer 1

goals.

Question 2

Goal setting allows you to

Answer 2

take control of your life’s direction.

Question 3

Goal setting provides you with a benchmark for

Answer 3

determining whether you are

succeeding or not

Question 4

Set realistic dreams and continually strive to reach them.
S- 
M-
A- 
R-
T-

Answer 4

S- pecific
M- easurable
A- Ctionable
R-elevant
T-ime bound

Question 5

You make life style choices everyday by c

Answer 5

hoosing what to eat whether or

not to exercise, etc.

Question 6

A life style choice is a

Answer 6

personal and conscious decision you make that may

affect your wellbeing.

Question 7

What factors all influence your decisions.

Answer 7

The media, your environment, friends and peers, family, culture, religion
and community

Question 8

What can poor life choices lead to?

Answer 8

This can lead to many issues such as heart disease and diabetes

Question 9

How can the media influence your life choices?

Answer 9

The media
• The media often shows young people drinking alcohol, dressed inappropriately, dancing and having a great time.
• This is not an accurate portrayal of real life.
• They don’t show anyone getting sick from alcohol poisoning or getting
unwanted attention.

Question 10

How can Peer pressure influence your life choices?

Answer 10

• Pressure from peers often makes us do things we do not feel comfortable with.
• If you know what your values are and what is right and wrong, it will be easier for you to deal with this pressure.

Question 11

How can your culture influence your life choices?

Answer 11

• When you grow up in a distinctive culture, its likely to influence your lifestyle, your belief system and even your diet.
• Some food traditions are healthier than others, so you might want to modify some family favourite to fit them into a healthy lifestyle.

Question 12

Adverse consequences and implications of teenage pregnancy.

Answer 12

• Financial problems may lead to lower educational levels.
• Children born to teenage parents often face greater challenges, such as emotional issues, which can lead to behaviour problems.

Question 13

• Time is one of the most precious resources we need to learn how to
manage.
How to manage time:

Answer 13

1. Record
2. Analyse
3. Change

Question 14

What does it mean to be disabled?

Answer 14

• People that are disabled are either physically or intellectually impaired.
• For example, a person may be blind, deaf or paralyzed.

Question 15

Illnesses that effect your daily life on a continual basis may be classified as a

Answer 15

disability

Question 16

• People that have disabilities are human beings just like everyone else and must be

Answer 16

treated the same way.

Question 17

What protects every citizen’s rights to be respected and protected no
matter how old you are, what race you are, what religion you believe in or what
gender you are.

Answer 17

The bill of Rights

Question 18

Every citizen has the right to

Answer 18

basic health care and education.

Question 19

Sometimes _______?______ cause people
to discriminate against people who are infected, causing them to be isolated in their
community.

Answer 19

lack of knowledge about illnesses such as HIV and AIDS

Question 20

The bill of rights documents

Answer 20

all the rights for people of South Africa

Question 21

South Africa has signed ___?___ on the rights of people with
disabilities

Answer 21

the united Nation’s convention

Question 22

?______ supports the rights of all workers, including those with
disabilities.

Answer 22

The employment of Equity Act

Question 23

National and international Days.

Answer 23

• Human Rights Day (21 March)
• Freedom Day (27 April)
• Workers Day (1 May)
• Africa Day (25 May)
• Youth Day (16 June)
• World Refugee Day (20 June)
• Nelson Mandela Day (18 July)
• National Women’s Day (August)
• Heritage Day (24 September)
• Health Awareness Day (15, 25, 30 October)

Question 24

Attributes that a positive role model should have

Answer 24

• Committed to what they do.
• Live by their values.
• Positively influence those around them.
• Work hard.
• Respectful.
• Self-disciplined.
• Determined
• Understanding
• Can work through challenges

Question 25

Attributes of a bad role model

Answer 25

• Laziness
• Disrespectful
• Vulgar
• Selfish
• Bad habits
• Materialistic
• Low morals
• Puts others down

Question 26

Ten fundamental Constitutional values:

Answer 26

• Democracy – in a democracy we all have certain rights.
• Social justice and equity – this is reflected in a society where everyone is give fair
treatment and equal benefits.
• Equality – everyone is equal and should be treated as equals.
• Non-racism and Non-sexism – Treating someone differently because of their race or
gender must be stopped
• An open society – This value involves the right to freedom of expression.
• Accountability – to be responsible to others and be responsible for your own actions.
• The rule of law – We must all respect and obey the laws, rules and regulations.
• Respect – People must be able to respect each other despite their differences.
• Reconciliation – These value entails healing and reconciling past events.
• Ubuntu – we must treat each other with respect and dignity

Question 27

Employees and employers’ rights:

Answer 27

• Every citizen has the right to choose their trade, occupation or profession freely
• Every worker has the right to fair labour practices
• Every worker has the right to form or join a trade union and to strike.
• Every employer has the right to form a join an employers’ organization.
• Every trade union, employers’ organization and employer has the right to engage in
collective bargaining

Question 28

Employees and employers’ environmental rights:

Answer 28

• Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or wellbeing.
• Everyone has the right to have the environment protected.
• There are relation acts that protect the worker and the employers.

Question 29

Basic employee’s’ rights include:

Answer 29

• Safe and healthy working environment
• To be given a written contract that states all conditions of employment such as basic
salary, date of payment, sick leave, annual leave. Maternity leave, period of notice, etc.
• A job description that states what your job entails and what is expected of the
employee.
• Employees should be given a payslip – this states the amount paid and deductions
• Payment should be made to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). This s a small
amount that is deducted every month from the employee’s salary so if the employee
finds him/herself without work for any reason then they are able to receive payment
from the fund.