MSL ENGLISH WORKBOOK · 9. KLASSE M-KLASSE
Unit 3
Discover South Africa
South Africa · accidents · role models · society
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Grammar
South Africa · accidents · role models · society
Past progressiveWe were driving home when the crash happened.
Past vs progressiveIt was raining when the van skidded.
Present perfectShe has worked there since 2017.
Accidentswitness · junction · emergency services
Role modelsachievement · community · influence
South AfricaCape Town · youth · national parks
A · Past progressive.
At 7:30 p.m. the family ___ home when they heard a loud crash.
The witness ___ at the pedestrian crossing while the traffic lights were changing.
What ___ the driver doing immediately before the collision?
The police officer took notes while the witness ___ the scene.
Two cyclists ___ along the road when the van suddenly turned left.
B · Past progressive + simple past.
While it ___ heavily, the driver lost control on a bend.
I was looking towards the junction when the lights ___.
The ambulance arrived while several people ___ first aid.
She ___ her phone when she noticed the car skidding.
The officer ___ the witness after the paramedics had checked everyone.
C · Present perfect with for / since.
Mandla has worked with the youth project ___ 2018.
The organisation has supported local students ___ more than ten years.
I have admired that scientist ___ I first heard her speak at school.
How long ___ you known about the community programme?
She has not visited Johannesburg ___ last summer.
D · South Africa vocabulary.
A person who saw an event and can describe it is a ___.
When a vehicle slides sideways because tyres lose grip, it ___.
Someone whose behaviour or achievements inspire others can be a role ___.
Cape Town lies between the ocean and Table ___.
A written account in a newspaper that focuses on people and detail can be a feature ___.
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Dialogue
Real-life communication · precise answers
Dialogue strategy Read both parts carefully. Choose the reply that fits meaning, tense and situation - not just one familiar word.
At the police station
Use natural, complete English. Pay attention to context and tone.
“Where exactly were you when the accident happened?” - “___”
“What did you notice first?” - “___”
“Was anyone seriously injured?” - “___”
“Can you describe the driver?” - “___”
Talking about a role model
Use natural, complete English. Pay attention to context and tone.
“Why do you consider her a role model?” - “___”
“How long has she supported the project?” - “___”
“What makes her influence believable?” - “___”
“Have you ever heard her speak in person?” - “___”
Cape Town
Use natural, complete English. Pay attention to context and tone.
“What struck you about Cape Town?” - “___”
“How would you research a feature story here?” - “___”
“What do young people in the interview disagree about?” - “___”
“Why is listening carefully important at a police station?” - “___”
Visual communication
Use the photos as speaking prompts: describe the situation, make one inference and formulate one suitable question.
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Sentence Structure
Build accurate sentences and use the grammar of this unit.
Build it right Every word is needed. M-level sentences are longer: identify the verb phrase first, then place objects, adverbs, place and time precisely.
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Listening
Listen for gist first, then for precise details.
Listening strategy Before playing a track, read the questions. On the second listening, focus on names, times, reasons and key verbs.
TRACK 1
Witness statement
What was the witness doing when the van entered the junction?
Why did the cyclist fall?
TRACK 2
A role model
What did Naledi study?
What does she say young people also need?
TRACK 3
Young lives
What do all three teenagers want?
What does one teenager do after lessons?
TRACK 4
Cape Town feature
Where does the report begin?
Why does the reporter visit different neighbourhoods?
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