Read the following excerpt: “every little crowd is grateful…to hear…a long-legged red-haired girl even when the piano has a few keys soured by dust”

Which of the following best describes the speaker's tone?

Group of answer choices

gloomy

optimistic

ambivalent

2.4.1 Many learners perform well in Grade 12 but are still not accepted into  universities. Explain TWO reasons for this.

A. There are several reasons why learners might not get admitted in universities:

They do not perform well on the university's admission tests.They do not fulfill the admission criteria of the university.

2.4.2 Advice the parent on a strategy that the daughter can adopt to obtain  her medical degree despite not being accepted at medical school.

A. If their daughter did not get into a public medical college or they cannot afford the high tuition fees and its expenses, her parents might want to have her apply in colleges that are cheaper or choose a different medical degree that would allow her to still graduate.

2.5  After one has completed a bachelor's degree, what are the next. THREE degrees one can obtain if accepted?

A. After the completion of a bachelor's degree, one can achieve the following three degrees.

MPhil i.e. masters of philosophy.Masters i.e. poast graduationPhD after obtaining MPhil or Masters degree.

2.6  Provide THREE types of financial assistance that can be applied for  after Gr. 12 to study and briefly discuss them IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

A. Following are the three types of financial assistance you can apply for;

Apply for financial assistance from the university or companies that provide financial help for educational purposes.Look for scholarships inside and outside university.Try to get a part time job that would help you to manage maintain your finances.

2.7. Discuss in a paragraph the function of SETAs for post-school  learners.

A. SETA facilitates training for the out-of-school-youth and helps them in acquiring additional skills that would help them in acquiring admissions in leading colleges and universities and getting top employment opportunities. The staff of SETAs includes people from all fields.

2.8 Why is it so important to check the accreditation of a private higher  learning institution? Explain TWO reasons

A. Following are the reasons for checking the accreditation of private institution;

Private higher learning institutions are usually expensive. It is important to a background check to see how successful they are in producing the cream. Another reason would be to check if their degree is recognized globally. Otherwise paying high tuition fees would be of no use if the degree doesn't work everywhere.