English FAL TASK 1 Grade 10 (2026) Listening Comprehension PDF RYQ-154

This is a Grade 10 English First Additional Language listening comprehension task (Task 1) from the Bohlabela District in Mpumalanga, worth 10 marks and to be completed in 45 minutes. The teacher reads a passage titled ‘The Truth About Shein’, covering the fast fashion retailer’s rapid growth, its valuation, and its low prices, and learners answer comprehension questions based on what they hear.

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Term 1 Content Brief

English First Additional Language Grade 10 Listening Comprehension PDF RYQ-154

Key skills covered include listening for detail, note taking, and answering comprehension questions in the learner’s own words.
The task consists of several pages. The teacher reads the passage about Shein twice, then learners answer questions testing recall and understanding of the passage.
By completing this task, learners should be able to listen for specific information and detail, take notes during a second reading, and answer comprehension questions accurately.
Grade 10
Subject English First Additional Language
Curriculum South African (CAPS)

English First Additional Language Grade 10 Listening Comprehension PDF RYQ-154