GRADE 11 & GRADE 10 LISTENING COMPREHENSION TASKS AND
MEMORANDUM
GRADE 11 LISTENING TASK
DATE: (Insert Date)
Listen to the passage to be read below and answer the questions that follow.
A Mother's Plea
Nolwazi is desperate to find her teenage daughter, Ayanda, who has been missing for
four days. The 16-year-old was last seen leaving home for a tutoring session at the local
library. When she failed to return that evening, her mother assumed she had stayed with
a friend. However, after calling everyone she knew, she realized something was wrong.
A witness claims to have seen Ayanda speaking to a man in a white car outside the
library. CCTV footage from a nearby shop shows the same vehicle parked there for
almost an hour before Ayanda disappeared.
Nolwazi reported the matter to the police, but so far, there has been no progress. She
has taken to social media, pleading for anyone with information to come forward. "I just
want my daughter back," she said tearfully.
The case has sparked concern in the community, with many parents worried about their
children’s safety. Some residents have suggested increasing security in public spaces.
Others say parents need to educate their children about safety precautions.
The police are urging anyone with information to assist in the investigation. Meanwhile,
Nolwazi continues to wait, hoping for her daughter's safe return.
Many missing person cases take weeks or months to be solved. Nolwazi fears that if
Ayanda is not found soon, she may never return home. "I will not stop looking for my
child," she says.
Questions:
1. How long has Ayanda been missing? (1)
2. Where was she last seen? (1)
3. What did the CCTV footage show? (1)
4. How has Nolwazi tried to find Ayanda? (1)
5. Why did Nolwazi initially believe Ayanda was safe? (2)
6. Why do you think the community is concerned about this case? (2)
7. If you were Ayanda’s friend, what advice would you have given her about safety? (2)
TOTAL: 10 Marks
GRADE 11 MEMORANDUM
1. Four days. (1)
2. At the library. (1)
3. A white car was parked near the library for almost an hour before Ayanda disappeared.
(1)
4. She reported to the police and used social media to ask for help. (1)
5. She thought Ayanda had stayed with a friend since she did not return home. (2)
6. Because Ayanda’s disappearance shows that their children might also be in danger. (2)
7. Possible answers: Avoid speaking to strangers. Never leave a public area alone at
night. Always inform someone where you are going. (2)
TOTAL: 10 Marks
GRADE 10 LISTENING TASK
DATE: (Insert Date)
Listen to the passage to be read below and answer the questions that follow.
The Disappearing Dog
Bongani was heartbroken when his dog, Max, went missing on Sunday afternoon. The
playful brown Labrador was last seen in the backyard, where he often played with
Bongani after school.
That evening, Bongani’s mother called him to bring Max inside, but the dog was nowhere
to be found. The family searched the entire neighborhood, calling out his name. A
neighbor mentioned seeing a white van parked near their house earlier.
The next morning, Bongani made posters with Max’s picture and put them up around the
area. He also posted on social media, asking for help.
On Tuesday, a stranger called, claiming to have found Max in a park 10 kilometers away.
The family rushed there and, to their relief, it was Max! They thanked the kind man,
realizing the importance of keeping pets safe.
From then on, they made sure Max never roamed alone.
Questions:
1. What kind of pet does Bongani have? (1)
2. When did Max go missing? (1)
3. Where was Max last seen? (1)
4. How did Bongani try to find his dog? (1)
5. Why do you think the family suspected that someone had taken Max? (2)
6. Why was Bongani relieved when he got the phone call? (2)
7. What lesson can we learn from this story? (2)
TOTAL: 10 Marks
GRADE 10 MEMORANDUM
1. A dog. (1)
2. On Sunday afternoon. (1)
3. In the backyard. (1)
4. He put up posters and posted on social media. (1)
5. A neighbor saw a white van parked near their house. (2)
6. Because someone found Max and he was safe. (2)
7. Possible answers: Always keep an eye on pets to ensure their safety. If something is
lost, spreading the message can help find it. People in the community can work together
to help each other. (2)
TOTAL: 10 Marks