Listening Comprehension Activity and Memo
Listening Comprehension Activity and Memo
The link of the video: Episode 12: How rugby changed my life - Cheslin Kolbe
https://youtu.be/0ZKk90-djbk?t=120 (2min and 50sec)
Questions:
1.1 What is the full name of the rugby player being interviewed? (1)
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According to Cheslin, people don’t understand what they go through when they
are __________________ .
1.3 Last year was the most challenging year for Cheslin, state two injuries he (2)
endured.
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Listening Comprehension English First Additional Language Grade 12
1.4 Mention one positive aspect Cheslin thought about after his latest injury. (1)
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1.5 The words “being humble” is mentioned in the video, what do you think this (1)
statement means?
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1.6 Do you agree with the statement, “you learn more from bad experiences”? (2)
Give a reason for your answer.
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1.7 Reflect on your own life, along with achievement comes challenges. Mention (2)
one challenge you are currently experiencing and explain how you will
overcome that challenge?
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Listening Comprehension English First Additional Language Grade 12
1.1 What is the full name of the rugby player being interviewed? (1) 1
Cheslin Kolbe ✓
According to Cheslin, people don’t understand what they go through when they
are injured. ✓
1.3 Last year was the most challenging year for Cheslin, state two injuries he (2) 2
endured.
ANY TWO
1.4 Mention one positive aspect Cheslin thought about after his latest injury. (1) 3
Cheslin could spend more time with his wife and children/ He could be part
of his children’s upbringing. ✓
1.5 The words “being humble” is mentioned in the video, what do you think this (1) 3
statement means?
1.6 Do you agree with the statement, “you learn more from bad experiences”? (2) 3
Give a reason for your answer.
Yes, Your experiences in life make you who you are, bad experiences makes
you a stronger individual, after you have overcome those difficulties, you
will become more confident. ✓✓ OR
No, when you have a bad experience, some people are not strong enough to
overcome those obstacles. This can lead to low self-esteem. ✓✓
Listening Comprehension English First Additional Language Grade 12
DO NOT AWARD MARKS FOR YES/NO.
1.7 Reflect on your own life, along with achievement comes challenges. Mention one (2) 4
challenge you are currently experiencing and explain how you will overcome that
challenge?