2003 Spec. French F Reading

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2003 Spec. French F Reading
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Standard Grade
French
Time: 45 minutes
NATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Foundation Level
Reading
Specimen Question Paper
Fill in these boxes and read what is printed below.
Full name of centre
Town
Forename(s)
Surname
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Scottish candidate number
Number of seat
When you are told to do so, open your paper and write your answers in English in the
spaces provided.
You may use a French dictionary.
Before leaving the examination room you must give this book to the invigilator. If you do
not, you may lose all the marks for this paper.
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You travel through the Channel Tunnel with your family for a holiday
in France.
1. As you drive off the train, you see this sign.
ROULEZ À DROITE!
What does the sign tell you to do?
Tick (✓) the correct box.
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Drive on the right.
Go straight on.
Drive on the left.
2. A few seconds later you see this sign.
ATTENTION À
VOTRE VITESSE
What does this sign say? Tick (✓) the correct box.
Watch out for pedestrians.
Pay attention while you’re driving.
Mind your speed.
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3. At the cafeteria in the terminal there is a special offer between
9 and 10 o’clock.
Cafétéria du Tunnel
Entre 9h et 10h un café gratuit
si vous achetez deux croissants
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What is the special offer? Complete this sentence.
If you buy two croissants, you get
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4.
Somebody has left a French magazine on a table in the cafeteria.
You read this interview with Catherine Destivelle, a famous
French climber.
Vos vacances idéales . . . ?
De la mer, de la montagne et des
activités de sport
La personne que vous admirez
le plus aujourd'hui . . . ?
Tintin
Votre musique préférée . . . ?
Celle de Mozart
Votre sport préféré . . . ?
L’alpinisme!
L’autre
métier
que
aimeriez faire . . . ?
Architecte
vous
Tick (✓) five boxes to show the five things she was asked about.
Ideal holidays
The person she most admires
Hobbies
Favourite music
Favourite sport
Favourite food
Another job she’d like to do
Her home
Her family
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5. There is an advertisement in the magazine for a flat which is for
sale.
À VENDRE
BEL APPARTEMENT avec vue
sur la mer au premier étage,
comprenant:
salon avec cheminée
cuisine
quatre chambres
chauffage central
terrasse
Prix: 58 750 €
What are we told about the flat? Tick (✓) two boxes.
It has sea views.
It’s on the third floor.
There’s a fireplace in the lounge.
It has private parking.
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6. You read a short article where young people describe the jobs
they’d like to do.
Christine
J’aimerais partir en Afrique, découvrir des rivières et des
forêts.
Olivier
J’aimerais travailler avec les voitures.
Aline
J’aimerais faire des reportages pour un journal.
Marc
J’aimerais opérer des gens et réparer les os cassés.
You have to match the people to the jobs. Write the person’s
name in the box opposite the job he or she would like to do.
Job
Name
Dentist
Surgeon
Chef
Explorer
Journalist
Mechanic
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7. You see this article about the singer, Luciano Pavarotti.
Pavarotti: Chanteur ou Businessman?
C’est le plus populaire des chanteurs
mais il est aussi très riche.
Agé de cinquante-sept ans, il a vendu
cinquante millions de disques et il
gagne trois millions d’euros par
concert. Il a cinq cent millions d’euros
à la banque.
What do each of the three numbers refer to? Write a sentence to
explain each number.
(a) 57
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(b) 50 million
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(c) 500 million euros
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8. Some young French people were asked about the most important
thing that happened to them last year.
Here are their answers.
Pierre
Pour moi, c’est l’arrivée de mon petit frère.
Aurélien
Je sais nager maintenant!
Nadège
Quand j’ai fait mon audition de danse avec ma copine,
Louise.
Camille
C’est le mariage de ma cousine. J’étais petite fille
d’honneur. Génial!
Dominique
Au mois de septembre, j’ai commencé au collège “Jean
Rostand”.
Write the name of the person who:
(a) learned to swim
(b) started secondary school
(c) has a new baby in the family
(d) was a bridesmaid
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9.
While you are on holiday, you decide to visit your pen friend,
François.
François has seen an advertisement for a summer job.
FERME LAGRANGE
Cherche
Jeunes hommes et jeunes femmes pour
ramasser des pêches.
Début juillet—fin août
30 Euros par jour + repas à la ferme
Are these statements TRUE or FALSE? Tick (✓) the correct
boxes.
TRUE
The job is for boys only.
The job involves picking peaches.
Meals are provided.
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10. A few days later François receives a note through his door.
Merci de votre intérêt.
Je vous prie d’arriver à la ferme lundi prochain à huit
heures du matin.
Veuillez apporter votre carte d’indentité.
Antoine Dupont
What does the note say? Complete the sentences.
He has to go to the farm
at 8 o’clock.
He has to take his
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11. François takes you to his school one day.
The school cafeteria has displayed its menus for the next week.
lundi
tomates et concombres
poulet rôti, haricots verts
fromage
pâtisserie
mardi
melon
cassoulet
fromage
fruit
jeudi
charcuterie
filet de poisson, pommes de terre
fromage
poires au chocolat
vendredi
salade verte
jambon, pâtes
fromage
glace
M
ENU
On which day would you be served each of the following foods?
Write the day in English.
ham
green beans
ice cream
pears
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12.
You see this advert for a supermarket.
OUVERTURE:
jeudi, 21 juillet
En face de la gare SNCF
10% de réduction tous
les mardis
Parking derrière le supermarché
Tick (✓) the three sentences about the supermarket which are
true.
3
It opens on the 21st of July.
It’s opposite the Post Office.
It’s closed on Wednesday mornings.
There’s 10% off every Tuesday.
The car park is behind the supermarket.
The supermarket is in the railway station.
Total (33)
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Reading
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1.
• Drive on the right.
1
2.
• Mind your speed.
1
3.
•
a (cup of) coffee (free)
1
4.
•
•
•
•
•
Ideal holidays
The person she most admires
Favourite music
Favourite sport
Another job she’d like to do
5
• It has sea views.
• There’s a fireplace in the lounge.
2
•
•
•
•
4
5.
6.
Surgeon–Marc
Journalist–Aline
Mechanic–Olivier
Exlorer–Christine
7.
(a) his age
(b) Records/discs/CDs sold
(c) (Money he has) in the bank/money earned
1
1
1
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
4
9.
10.
Aurélien
Dominique
Pierre
Camille
•
•
•
False
True
True
3
•
•
On Monday (morning)
ID card/identity/passport
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11.
12.
•
•
•
•
Friday
Monday
Friday
Thursday/Tuesday
4
•
•
•
It opens on the 21st of July.
There’s 10% off every Tuesday.
The car park is behind the supermarket.
3
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Total
Mark
[1000/SQP210]
Standard Grade
French
Time: 25 minutes
(approximately)
NATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Foundation Level
Listening
Specimen Question Paper
Fill in these boxes and read what is printed below.
Full name of centre
Town
Forename(s)
Surname
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Scottish candidate number
Number of seat
When you are told to do so, open your paper.
You will hear a number of short items in French. You will hear each item three times, then
you will have time to write your answer.
Write your answers, in English, in this book, in the appropriate spaces.
You may take notes as you are listening to the French, but only in this paper.
You may not use a French dictionary.
You are not allowed to leave the examination room until the end of the test.
Before leaving the examination room you must give this book to the invigilator. If you do not,
you may lose all the marks for this paper.
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You are spending a holiday with your French pen friend, Pierre.
Tu passes des vacances chez ton correspondant français, Pierre.
1.
Pierre has just arrived home from school.
What subjects has he had today? Tick (✓) three boxes.
3
Maths
English
History
Computing
Geography
Science
*
2.
*
*
*
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Pierre tells you about his English teacher.
Which person is his English teacher? Tick (✓) the correct box.
A
B
C
D
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3.
Pierre’s mother says dinner is ready.
3
What is on the menu tonight? Tick (✓) three boxes.
Steak
Chicken
Salad
Chips
Apple tart
Ice cream
*
4.
*
*
*
*
Pierre tells you about his bedroom and what he does there.
2
What does he say? Complete the sentences.
He has
.
He does
there.
*
5.
*
*
*
*
Pierre goes on to talk about pocket money.
How much pocket money does he get? Tick (✓) the correct box.
5¤
16 ¤
15 ¤
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6.
(a) What does Pierre like doing in his spare time?
2
Tick (✓) two boxes.
(b) What does he not like doing?
Tick (✓) one box?
*
7.
1
*
*
*
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Pierre’s mother talks about the plans for the next day.
What will the weather be like? What are the plans? Fill in the grid.
Weather
Trip to
Travel by
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8.
You are talking to Pierre’s mother about holidays.
Where would she like to go? Why? Fill in the blanks.
2
She would like to go to
to see the
.
*
9.
*
*
*
*
Pierre’s mother reminds him that there is a rugby match on TV that evening.
What time is the match on? Tick (✓) the correct box.
1
8.30 pm
9.15 pm
9.30 pm
10.15 pm
*
10.
*
*
*
*
Pierre would prefer to go out.
Where does he suggest you go? Tick (✓) the correct box.
Sports centre
Swimming pool
Shopping centre
Youth club
*
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11.
Pierre tells you what he is going to be doing on Saturday morning.
What does he say? Tick (✓) two boxes.
He will be . . .
2
. . . doing his homework
. . . tidying his room
. . . doing the shopping
. . . phoning his friends
. . . going out with his friends
*
12.
*
*
*
*
Pierre also tells you what you will be doing on Sunday.
What will you be doing? Complete the sentences.
You will be
.
They live
.
*
13.
2
*
*
*
*
You have been asked to bring back some presents for your friend’s family.
What does Pierre’s mother suggest? Complete the grid.
3
For the father
For the mother
For the brother
*
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*
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Time: 25 minutes
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NATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Foundation Level
Listening Transcript
Specimen Question Paper
This paper must not be seen by any candidate.
The material overleaf is provided for use in an emergency only (eg the tape or equipment proving
faulty) or where permission has been given in advance by SQA for the material to be read to
candidates with special needs. The material must be read exactly as printed.
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Transcript—Foundation Level
Instructions to reader(s):
For each item, read the English once, then read the French three times, with an interval of 5 seconds
between the readings. On completion of the third reading, pause for the length of time indicated in
brackets after each item, to allow the candidates to write their answers.
Where special arrangements have been agreed in advance to allow the reading of the material, those
sections marked (f) should be read by a female speaker and those marked (m) by a male: those sections
marked (t) should be read by the teacher.
(t) You are spending a holiday with your French pen friend, Pierre.
(f) or Tu passes des vacances chez ton correspondant français, Pierre.
(m)
(t) Question number one.
Pierre has just arrived home from school. What subjects has he had today? Tick three boxes.
(m)
Ouf ! Je suis fatigué. Les maths, la géo, les sciences—elles sont toutes si difficiles.
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number two.
Pierre tells you about his English teacher. Which person is his English teacher? Tick the correct box.
(m)
Ma prof d’anglais est super. Elle est grande et mince. Elle a les cheveux longs et
elle porte des lunettes.
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number three.
Pierre’s mother says dinner is ready. What is on the menu tonight? Tick three boxes.
(f)
Le dîner est prêt. Il y a du poulet et des frites, et pour le dessert une tarte aux
pommes. J’espère que tu aimes ça.
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number four.
Pierre tells you about his bedroom and what he does there. What does he say? Complete the sentences.
(m)
J’ai une chambre à moi. J’y fais mes devoirs.
(20 seconds)
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(t) Question number five.
Pierre goes on to talk about pocket money. How much pocket money does he get? Tick the correct box.
(m)
Mes parents me donnent quinze euros par semaine.
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number six.
What does Pierre like doing in his spare time? Tick two boxes. What does he not like doing? Tick one box.
(m)
Pendant mon temps libre, j’aime bien faire du vélo et parfois je fais de l’équitation.
Mais je n’aime pas lire—non, je déteste la lecture.
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number seven.
Pierre’s mother talks about the plans for the next day. What will the weather be like? What are the plans?
Fill in the grid.
(f)
Demain, il va faire beau. Je propose une excursion à la plage et Papa nous
emmène en voiture. D’accord?
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number eight.
You are talking to Pierre’s mother about holidays. Where would she like to go? Why? Fill in the blanks.
(f)
Moi, j’aimerais visiter la Suisse. Je voudrais bien voir les montagnes.
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number nine.
Pierre’s mother reminds him that there is a rugby match on TV that evening. What time is the match on?
Tick the correct box.
(f)
Tu sais, il y a un match de rugby à la télé ce soir à neuf heures et demie.
(20 seconds)
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(t) Question number ten.
Pierre would prefer to go out. Where does he suggest you go? Tick the correct box.
(m)
Tu veux aller à la piscine?
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number eleven.
Pierre tells you what he is going to be doing on Saturday morning. What does he say? Tick two boxes.
(m)
Alors, samedi matin je vais ranger ma chambre. Après ça, je sors avec mes
copains. Tu viens?
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number twelve.
Pierre also tells you what you will be doing on Sunday. What will you be doing? Complete the sentences.
(m)
Dimanche, on va voir mes cousins qui habitent dans une ferme à la campagne.
(20 seconds)
(t) Question number thirteen.
You have been asked to bring back some presents for your friend’s family. What does Pierre’s mother
suggest? Complete the grid.
(f)
Eh bien, pour son père, tu pourrais acheter un livre sur la France. Sa mère
aimerait, bien sûr, une boîte de chocolats—et pour son frère, tu peux trouver un
jeu–vidéo qui ne coûte pas cher.
(20 seconds)
(t) End of test.
Now look over your answers.
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Specimen Marking Instructions
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1.
• maths
• geography
• science
3
2.
• C
1
3.
• chicken
• chips
• apple tart
3
• his own room/a room to himself
• homework
2
• 15 Euros
1
4.
5.
6. (a) • cycling
• horseriding
2
(b) • reading
1
7.
• nice/good
• beach
• car
3
• Switzerland
• mountains
2
9.
• 9.30 pm
1
10.
• swimming pool
1
11.
• tidying his room
• going out with his friends
2
• visiting/going to cousins’
• on a farm
2
• book (on France)
• (box of) chocolate(s)
• video-game/computer game
3
8.
12.
13.
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FOR OFFICIAL USE
Total
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Standard Grade
French
Time: 45 minutes
NATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
General Level
Reading
Specimen Question Paper
Fill in these boxes and read what is printed below.
Full name of centre
Town
Forename(s)
Surname
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Scottish candidate number
Number of seat
When you are told to do so, open your paper and write your answers in English in the
spaces provided.
You may use a French dictionary.
Before leaving the examination room you must give this book to the invigilator. If you do
not, you may lose all the marks for this paper.
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You are staying with your pen friend Jean-Pierre. He gives you a
magazine for young French readers.
1. The first article is from some young people with questions about
things that interest them.
Je m’appelle Ronan et je voudrais savoir
combien il y a de pays dans le monde.
Je m’appelle Anne-Sophie. Je voudrais savoir le
nom du premier homme dans l’espace.
Je m’appelle Erwan. Je voudrais avoir des
renseignements sur les comètes.
Je m’appelle Johanne et je voudrais savoir
comment on a créé l’Univers.
Je m’appelle Marina et j’aimerais savoir qui a
inventé les lunettes.
Complete the following sentences.
5
(a) Ronan asks how many
world.
in the
(b) Anne-Sophie would like to know the name of
.
(c) Erwan would like to have
.
(d) Johanne asks how
.
(e) Marina wants to know who
.
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2. The magazine has some articles on young people from other
countries.
Abdullah comes from Malaysia.
Abdullah
Bonjour. Je m’appelle Abdullah Ismail.
J’ai huit ans. Je suis né à Penang
(au nord de la Malaisie) et je suis
Malais. Je suis fier et heureux. J’adore
les gâteaux très sucrés, le poulet et le riz
très épicé. Je bois surtout des jus de
fruits, parce qu’ici ils sont très bons et
naturels. J’adore l’équitation et je rêve
de faire du ski. Un jour, je voudrais
voyager aux Etats-Unis. Au revoir!
Are the following statements about Abdullah TRUE or FALSE?
Write T or F in the boxes below.
He is unhappy.
He doesn’t like sweet things.
He likes spicy rice.
He loves swimming.
He would like to go to the United States.
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3.
The science museum in Paris has an advert on this page.
La cité des sciences.
La cité des enfants.
Partagez en famille le plaisir de la découverte.
* Espace 5–12 ans:
apprendre en s’amusant.
—observer la vie des fourmis
—réaliser une émission de télévision
—voir à l’intérieur du corps
—découvrir comment vivent les enfants d’autres pays.
What could children aged between 5 and 12 do at the cité des
sciences? Mention any two things.
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4. You then read an article about Grandmother’s Day.
Le premier mars, pensez à votre
grand’mère. Ça, c’est la fête de
toutes les grand’mères.
Vous pouvez . . .
. . . lui faire un joli cadeau ou un
dessin.
. . . lui envoyer une carte postale ou
des fleurs.
. . . aller la voir pour parler avec elle
et pour lui faire de grosses bises.
What could you do to make Grandmother’s Day special?
Mention one thing in each box.
make . . .
for her
send her . . .
visit her and . . .
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5. There is a short poem in the magazine.
Poème
Pensez aux enfants qui ont faim
Pensez aux enfants qui travaillent dans les champs
Pensez aux enfants qui sont malades
Pensez aux enfants qui n’ont pas de domicile
Pensez à tous ces enfants.
This poem is about some of the problems children have
throughout the world. Which problems are mentioned in the
poem? Tick (✓) three boxes.
Children who . . .
are orphans
are hungry
don’t go to school
are ill
are homeless
work in factories
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6. Your pen friend Jean-Pierre sees an advertisement which interests
him in the local newspaper.
CAMPING DE LA MER
Cherche étudiants pour la saison d’été pour travailler à
l’accueil et pour surveiller la piscine.
Il faut aimer les enfants et parler deux langues étrangères.
Tél: 35.34.91.53
e-mail: [email protected]
(a) What kind of workers is the campsite looking for?
1
(b) Mention one job which applicants would have to do at the
campsite.
1
(c) What two qualities are the campsite looking for from
successful applicants?
2
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7.
Jean-Pierre decides to apply for a job. He writes to the campsite.
Monsieur/Madame
Suite à votre annonce, je m’intéresse beaucoup à obtenir un
poste dans votre camping, mais d’abord j’ai des questions à
vous poser.
Combien d’heures par semaine faut-il travailler?
Quel est le salaire?
Est-ce que le logement et la nourriture sont fournis?
Je vous prie d’agréer, Monsieur/Madame, l’expression de
mes sentiments distingués.
Jean-Pierre Lacoste
Jean-Pierre has asked some questions in his letter. Mention any
two questions he has asked.
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8.
In a newspaper, you read about an accident involving a young
boy.
Accident de voiture
En Charente, un garçon de quatorze
ans a volé la voiture de sa mère.
Après quelques minutes, il a perdu
contrôle et a renversé la voiture.
Résultat: des fractures au bras et à la
jambe, et deux semaines à l’hôpital.
(a) What did the boy steal?
1
(b) Say what happened next. Mention any three things.
3
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9.
You read about a young French girl called Victoire.
Star à 5 ans
Au festival du cinéma de Venise,
en Italie, une petite Française de
cinq ans, Victoire Thivisol, a reçu
le prix de la meilleure actrice pour
son rôle dans “Ponette”, un film
de Jacques Doillon. Elle joue le
rôle d’une petite fille qui a perdu
sa maman dans un accident. Elle
n’accepte pas la mort de sa
maman. De chagrin, elle refuse
de manger et ne cesse pas de
pleurer.
La jeune Victoire
Jacques Doillon
et
(a) What prize was awarded to Victoire for her role in the film
“Ponette”?
1
(b) What happened to Ponette’s mother?
1
(c) How did Ponette react to this? Mention any two things.
2
Total: (32)
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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•
•
•
•
countries (there are)
the first man/person in space/astronaut
information on comets
the universe/world was created/began
invented glasses
•
•
•
•
•
False
False
True
False
True
5
•
•
•
•
•
Learn by enjoyment/while enjoying yourself
Observe/watch the life of ants
Make a TV programme
Look at/see inside the body
Discover/learn how children live in other countries/elsewhere (in the world)
(2 from 5)
2
•
•
•
make— a present/a drawing
send her—a (post) card/flowers
visit her and—talk to her/give her (a) kiss(es)/hug/cuddle
3
•
•
•
are hungry
are ill
are homeless
3
(a) • students/seasonal workers/summer workers
(b) • working at reception/welcoming people
• supervising/working at the swimming pool
(1 from 2)
(c) • like children
• speak two (foreign) languages
•
•
•
•
How many hours (per week)?
What is the wage/salary?
Is accommodation provided?
Is food provided?
(2 from 4)
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8.
9.
(a) • mother’s car
(b) • he lost control (of the car)/car went out of control
• car turned over/capsized/somersaulted
• fractured arm(s)/leg(s)
• two weeks in hospital
(3 from 4)
1
(a) • best actress
(b) • she died (in an accident)
(c) • didn’t accept mother’s death/that she had died
• refused to eat
• didn’t stop crying/cried all the time/non-stop
(2 from 3)
1
1
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Time: 25 minutes
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Listening
Specimen Question Paper
Fill in these boxes and read what is printed below.
Full name of centre
Town
Forename(s)
Surname
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Scottish candidate number
Number of seat
When you are told to do so, open your paper.
You will hear a number of short items in French. You will hear each item three times, then
you will have time to write your answer.
Write your answers, in English, in this book, in the appropriate spaces.
You may take notes as you are listening to the French, but only in this paper.
You may not use a French dictionary.
You are not allowed to leave the examination room until the end of the test.
Before leaving the examination room you must give this book to the invigilator. If you do not,
you may lose all the marks for this paper.
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You are spending a holiday in France with your pen friend, Anne.
Tu passes des vacances en France chez ta correspondante, Anne.
1. Anne’s father has been listening to the weather forecast on the radio.
What will the weather be like today? Tick (✓) the correct box.
1
sunny and hot
sunny and cold
sunny and windy
windy and cold
*
2.
*
*
*
Anne invites you to visit her friend, Marie.
(a)
How will you be travelling?
1
(b)
Why will this be handy?
1
*
3.
*
*
*
*
*
Anne tells you what she sometimes does on Saturdays.
(a)
Whose restaurant is it?
1
(b)
What two things does she have to do?
2
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4.
She tells you what she is going to do when she leaves school.
What does she say? Fill in the gaps.
2
Next year she is going to study
at university.
One day she would like to
.
*
5.
*
*
*
Later on, Anne’s father tells you that the family will be eating out tonight.
(a)
What do you have to decide?
1
(b)
Why are you asked to make this decision?
1
*
6.
*
*
*
*
*
Anne’s mother has gone out to the supermarket.
Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Write T (true) or F (false) in
the boxes below.
She will be back at 2.40 pm.
She has gone on her bike.
The shop is on the left.
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7.
There’s no school on Wednesday afternoon.
What does Anne say you might do? Mention two things.
*
8.
*
*
*
2
*
Anne tells you about her summer holidays at the seaside.
What does she say? Tick (✓) four boxes.
4
She goes to the seaside every year.
She goes water ski-ing.
She sunbathes.
She plays sports.
She goes boating.
Her favourite activity is horseriding.
Her favourite activity is swimming.
*
9.
*
*
*
*
Before you leave for home, the family takes you away for the weekend.
You arrive at your hotel.
What does Anne’s father tell you about the rooms? What are you told about
breakfast? Tick (✓) TRUE or FALSE for each of the statements.
TRUE
The rooms are on the first floor.
The rooms both have a shower.
Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 o’clock.
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FALSE
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10.
Anne asks her father how much the rooms cost.
How much do they cost?
*
11.
1
*
*
*
*
Anne has been to the hotel before and doesn’t like it all that much.
Why? Mention two things.
*
12.
2
*
*
*
*
Before going to your room, Anne’s father says something to both of you.
1
What does he say? Mention any one thing.
*
*
*
*
*
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Listening Transcript
Specimen Question Paper
This paper must not be seen by any candidate.
The material overleaf is provided for use in an emergency only (eg the tape or equipment proving
faulty) or where permission has been given in advance by SQA for the material to be read to
candidates with special needs. The material must be read exactly as printed.
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Transcript—General Level
Instructions to reader(s):
For each item, read the English once, then read the French three times, with an interval of 5 seconds
between the readings. On completion of the third reading, pause for the length of time indicated in
brackets after each item, to allow the candidates to write their answers.
Where special arrangements have been agreed in advance to allow the reading of the material, those
sections marked (f) should be read by a female speaker and those marked (m) by a male: those sections
marked (t) should be read by the teacher.
(t) You are spending a holiday in France with your pen friend, Anne.
(f) or Tu passes des vacances en France chez ta correspondante, Anne.
(m)
(t) Question number one.
Anne’s father has been listening to the weather forecast on the radio. What will the weather be like today?
Tick the correct box.
(m)
J’ai entendu la météo à la radio. Il va faire du soleil, mais un peu froid.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number two.
Anne invites you to visit her friend Marie. How will you be travelling? Why will this be handy?
(f)
Pour aller chez Marie, on va prendre l’autobus. C’est pratique parce qu’il y a un
arrêt d’autobus juste devant la maison de Marie.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number three.
Anne tells you what she sometimes does on Saturdays. Whose restaurant is it? What two things does she
have to do?
(f)
Parfois, le samedi, j’aide ma tante dans son petit restaurant. Je dois mettre les
tables et le soir, je fais la vaisselle.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number four.
She tells you what she is going to do when she leaves school. What does she say? Fill in the gaps.
(f)
L’année prochaine, je vais aller à l’université pour étudier l’informatique. Un jour,
je voudrais bien travailler aux Etats-Unis.
(30 seconds)
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(t) Question number five.
Later on, Anne’s father tells you that the family will be eating out tonight. What do you have to decide? Why
are you asked to make this decision?
(m)
Ce soir, on va manger au restaurant. Tu veux manger dans un restaurant français
ou dans un restaurant italien? C’est ta première visite ici, donc tu dois décider.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number six.
Anne’s mother has gone out to the supermarket.
Write T (true) or F (false) in the boxes below.
(f)
Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?
Maman est allée au supermarché. Elle sera de retour vers trois heures moins
vingt. Elle y est allée à pied. Le supermarché est au coin de la rue, à droite; c’est
pas loin.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number seven.
There’s no school on Wednesday afternoon. What does Anne say you might do? Mention two things.
(f)
Le mercredi après-midi, on n’a pas cours. Qu’est-ce que tu veux faire? On peut
aller au musée ou bien on peut faire une promenade.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number eight.
Anne tells you about her summer holidays at the seaside. What does she say? Tick four boxes.
(f)
J’adore passer les vacances à la mer. J’y vais tous les ans avec ma famille. J’aime
me bronzer et on fait du bateau souvent. Mais ce que j’aime le plus, c’est faire de
la natation.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number nine.
Before you leave for home, the family takes you away for the weekend. You arrive at your hotel. What does
Anne’s father tell you about the rooms? What are you told about breakfast? Tick TRUE or FALSE for each
of the statements.
(m)
Alors, les chambres sont au premier étage. Il n’y a pas de douches dans les
chambres, mais elles sont toutes les deux avec bain et WC. On sert le petit
déjeuner entre sept heures et demie et dix heures.
(30 seconds)
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(t) Question number ten.
Anne asks her father how much the rooms cost. How much do they cost?
(m)
Chaque chambre coûte quarante-sept euros.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number eleven.
Anne has been to the hotel before and doesn’t like it all that much. Why? Mention two things.
(f)
Je n’aime pas tellement cet hôtel. Il y a trop de touristes. Et en plus, il n’y a pas
beacoup à faire pour les jeunes.
(30 seconds)
(t) Question number twelve.
Before going to your room, Anne’s father says something to both of you. What does he say? Mention any
one thing.
(m)
Alors, bonne nuit—et dormez bien!
(30 seconds)
(t) End of test.
Now look over your answers.
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1.
• sunny and cold
1
2.
(a) •
by bus
1
(b) •
it stops/there’s a bus stop at/beside/outside/in front of Marie’s house
1
(a) •
her aunt’s
1
(b) •
•
sets the tables
does the dishes
2
3.
4.
5.
• computing/IT
• work in America/USA
(a) •
(b) •
6.
7.
8.
9.
2
what type of restaurant to eat in/whether you want to go to a
French/Italian restaurant
1
it’s your first visit
1
• True
• False
• False
3
• go to the museum
• go for a walk
2
•
•
•
•
4
she goes to the seaside every year
she sunbathes
she goes boating
her favourite activity is swimming
• True
• False
• False
3
10. • 47 ¤
1
11. • too many tourists
• not a lot/nothing to do for young people (to do)
2
12. • goodnight
• sleep well
(one from two)
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Time: 1 hour
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Credit Level
Reading
Specimen Question Paper
Fill in these boxes and read what is printed below.
Full name of centre
Town
Forename(s)
Surname
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Scottish candidate number
Number of seat
When you are told to do so, open your paper and write your answers in English in the
spaces provided.
You may use a French dictionary.
Before leaving the examination room you must give this book to the invigilator. If you do
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1.
In a magazine you read an article about the town of Dreux.
À minuit, au lit!
À minuit, on doit rentrer se coucher! C’est ce qu’a décidé Gérard Hamel,
le maire de Dreux, pour les enfants de moins de douze ans.
Pendant tout l’été, les moins de douze ans n’ont pas le droit d’être dans la
rue, entre minuit et six heures du matin, s’ils ne sont pas accompagnés
d’un adulte. C’est pour protéger les jeunes enfants de tous les dangers de
la rue, la nuit, explique le maire. Mais il ne veut pas arrêter là. À
l’automne, il voudrait priver les parents de leurs *aides sociales s’ils ne
surveillent pas leurs enfants.
Dreux est une ville qui est très touchée par le chômage. On connaît des
problèmes comme les vols et les agressions. Mais interdire aux plus jeunes
d’être dans la rue après minuit, est-ce que cela sera une solution?
*aides sociales—social security payments.
(a)
(b)
The mayor of Dreux has decided to introduce a curfew for children.
Give any three details of this scheme.
3
Why has he decided to take this action?
1
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1. (continued)
(c)
(d)
How does he intend to penalise parents who do not supervise their
children?
1
Mention any two social problems which exist in Dreux.
2
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2.
You find an article on pocket money. It explains why young people should
have pocket money.
“J’aimerais avoir plus d’argent . . .
Qu’est-ce que je peux faire, Eric?”
Ça, c’est la question que Julien a posée à Eric.
Voici la réponse qu’Eric lui a donnée:
“Comme tu es trop jeune pour travailler, c’est sûr que
tu as besoin d’argent de poche. Sinon, tu devrais rester
enfermé dans ta chambre et donc tu ne pourrais pas
sortir avec tes copains.
La plupart des parents donnent à leurs enfants une
somme d’argent qui leur permet de gérer leur budget et d’apprendre à être
plus indépendants. Vêtements, ciné et musique, voilà les dépenses les plus
importantes quand on est adolescent. Et c’est vrai que les achats peuvent très
vite éclater ton budget.”
(a)
Why can Julien not earn his own money?
1
(b)
Without money, what would life be like for Julien?
1
(c)
Most parents give their children some pocket money. What does this
teach young people to do?
2
Why are clothes, cinema and music mentioned?
1
(d)
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3.
In the article, Eric goes on to give tips to young people on how to earn
money.
“Et voici quelques conseils:
Cet argent dont tu as besoin, il faut le gagner. Comment? Il existe un tas
de petits boulots qui peuvent te rapporter un peu d’argent: livraison de
journaux, emballage de cadeaux, lavage de voitures, arrosage de plantes
. . . Cependant, il y a certains petits boulots qui se divisent
traditionnellement par genre; par exemple, près de la moitié des filles
gardent des enfants pour les voisins alors que les garçons font plutôt des
travaux agricoles saisonniers. Mais il faut avoir au moins 14 ans pour
faire la plupart des petits boulots.”
(a)
What could you do to earn some money? Mention any two jobs.
2
(b)
What specific task is traditionally popular with teenage girls? And
with boys?
2
What restriction is there on doing these part-time jobs in France?
1
(c)
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4.
This article considers the growth in popularity of working from home.
Travailler à la maison
Beaucoup de gens rêvent de travailler chez
eux au lieu d’avoir à se rendre au bureau
tous les jours. Environ trois cent mille
Français ont déjà adopté le “télétravail”,
c’est-à-dire le travail à distance. Ce sont par
exemple des traducteurs, des secrétaires, des
architectes, des informaticiens.
Le télétravail intéresse de nombreuses
entreprises qui n’ont plus à louer ou à
acheter un bureau pour leurs employés. Il
séduit les travailleurs qui ne perdent plus leur temps dans les transports et
peuvent choisir librement leur temps de travail.
This article talks about the advantages of working from home.
(a)
Mention one advantage for employers.
1
(b)
Mention two advantages for workers.
2
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5. You are reading an article about women and work.
En principe, les hommes et les femmes sont égaux dans la loi. Mais en
réalité, la femme a plus de difficultés à trouver un emploi au même
salaire qu’un homme.
Ça, ce n’est pas l’égalité à mon avis!
Louise
De nos jours, il y a de plus en plus de femmes qui s’intéressent avant
tout à leur carrière et voilà pourquoi un grand nombre d’entre elles
décident de rester célibataires.
Marie
What do these two women say? Complete the sentences.
3
Louise says that women find it difficult
.
Marie says that more and more women
and that is why a large number
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6.
Another woman, Anne, has strong views on work and raising a family.
Moi, je crois que la femme ne doit pas travailler à l’extérieur si elle a des
enfants. Elle peut toujours s’arrêter de travailler pendant deux ou trois
ans pour garder les enfants au foyer et puis reprendre son emploi après.
Ça c’est la solution idéale. Si le mari et la femme veulent travailler tous
les deux, alors pas d’enfants!
Anne
What are Anne’s views? Mention three things.
3
Total: (26)
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1.
(a) * it’s for the summer
* for under twelves/children up to twelve
* it operates from midnight (till six in the morning)/children have to
be in (bed) by midnight
* children must be accompanied by an adult
(3 from 4)
3
(b) * to keep children out of trouble
* to protect young people/children/them
* it’s dangerous at night/it’s dangerous on the street
(1 from 3)
1
(c)
2.
* by withdrawing/freezing/stopping/cutting off financial
support/social security payment(s)
1
(d) * (high) unemployment
* theft/robbery/stealing/thieving
* violence/attacks/muggings/fights/acts of aggression/assaults
(2 from 3)
2
(a) * too young (to work)/not old enough
1
(b)
(c)
* (would have to) stay in his room/trapped/stuck/shut in his room
* could never/couldn’t see/wouldn’t go out with friends
(1 from 2)
* manage/control/handle/look
after
their
budget/money/live
on/manage on a budget/budget their money
* be more independent
(d) * they are what (most) young people/adolescents/teenagersspend
(most of) their money on/these things take a lot of their money
3.
(a) *
*
*
*
deliver newspapers
wrap up presents/package gifts
wash/clean cars
water plants
(2 from 4)
(b) * girls—babysitting/looking after/watching (neighbours’) children
* boys—(seasonal) farm/agricultural work/work in the fields/farming
(c) * must be (over/at least) 14
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4.
(a) *
(b) *
*
5.
6.
don’t need to rent/buy/have/provide office/premises/workplace (for
their employees)
don’t waste time travelling/don’t have to travel/no travelling
involved/save time travelling/don’t need transport
can choose times to work/can work when you want to/at your leisure
1
2
*
*
*
to find a job with the same salary/as good a salary as a man
put their career first/are career girls
stay single/don’t get married
3
*
*
a woman should not (go out to) work if she has children
she can stop work for two or three years to look after the children (and
then go back to her job)
if both the husband and wife want to work they shouldn’t have children
3
*
Total: (26)
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Time: 30 minutes
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Specimen Question Paper
Fill in these boxes and read what is printed below.
Full name of centre
Town
Forename(s)
Surname
Date of birth
Day Month Year
Scottish candidate number
Number of seat
When you are told to do so, open your paper.
You will hear a number of short items in French. You will hear each item three times, then
you will have time to write your answer.
Write your answers, in English, in this book, in the appropriate spaces.
You may take notes as you are listening to the French, but only in this paper.
You may not use a French dictionary.
You are not allowed to leave the examination room until the end of the test.
Before leaving the examination room you must give this book to the invigilator. If you do not,
you may lose all the marks for this paper.
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You are spending a fortnight with your parents in a gîte in a small village in
Brittany.
Tu passes une quinzaine avec tes parents dans un gîte dans un petit village
en Bretagne.
1.
The gîte owner, Madame Mathieu, tells you why she returned to the village
five years ago. Why did she return? Mention any two things.
*
2.
*
*
*
(a) What was the gîte like when she bought it? Mention any two things.
2
(b) What does she like most about being a gîte owner? Mention one thing.
1
*
3.
*
2
*
*
*
*
In the local café, you get to know some young people from the village. Anne
has recently started work as an air hostess. She tells you about her duties.
What does she say? Mention any two things.
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She talks about what makes a good air hostess.
Mention three things.
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Life has changed for Anne.
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As a child, what did she hope to be? Mention any one thing.
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What was she like as a young teenager? Mention any one thing.
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There are some disadvantages in her job. What are they? Mention any
three things.
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What does she say?
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Another young person, Paul, has just had a disagreement with his parents.
(a)
What was this disagreement about?
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(b)
Why does he think this is unfair? Mention any one thing.
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Paul is going on holiday soon with his parents.
Why is he not looking forward to the holiday? Mention any two things.
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Paul talks about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small village.
What does he say?
(a) Mention any two advantages.
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(b) Mention any one disadvantage.
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One evening, you are listening to a doctor on the radio talking about young people’s
eating habits.
10.
(a) What does she say about young people’s breakfast habits?
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(b) Why does she advise against this?
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What does the doctor say about eating “fast food”?
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Listening Transcript
Specimen Question Paper
This paper must not be seen by any candidate.
The material overleaf is provided for use in an emergency only (eg the tape or equipment proving
faulty) or where permission has been given in advance by SQA for the material to be read to
candidates with special needs. The material must be read exactly as printed.
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Transcript—Credit Level
Instructions to reader(s):
For each item, read the English once, then read the French three times, with an interval of 5 seconds
between the readings. On completion of the third reading, pause for the length of time indicated in
brackets after each item, to allow the candidates to write their answers.
Where special arrangements have been agreed in advance to allow the reading of the material, those
sections marked (f) should be read by a female speaker and those marked (m) by a male: those sections
marked (t) should be read by the teacher.
(t) You are spending a fortnight with your parents in a gîte in a small village in Brittany.
(f) or Tu passes une quinzaine avec tes parents dans un gîte dans un petit village en Bretagne.
(m)
(t) Question number one.
The gîte owner, Madame Mathieu, tells you why she returned to the village five years ago. Why did she
return? Mention any two things.
(f)
Mon mari et moi, on habitait à Paris. Malheureusement, il y a cinq ans, mon mari
est mort et j’ai décidé de retourner à mon village natal—eh oui, je suis née ici et
puis toute ma famille habite dans la région.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number two.
What was the gîte like when she bought it? Mention any two things. What does she like most about being a
gîte owner? Mention one thing.
(f)
Quand j’ai acheté ce gîte, il n’y avait ni électricité, ni eau courante, et le jardin—
oh, là là! On aurait dit une jungle! En plus, il y avait des ordures partout.
Maintenant, tout va bien et la vie de propriétaire est un travail très satisfaisant. Ce
que j’aime le plus, c’est le contact avec des gens de différents pays.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number three.
In the local café, you get to know some young people from the village. Anne has recently started work as an
air hostess. She tells you about her duties. What does she say? Mention any two things.
(f)
Je dois accueillir les passagers à bord de l’avion et les aider avec leurs petits
problèmes. En plus, je dois servir les repas pendant le vol.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number four.
She talks about what makes a good air hostess. What does she say? Mention three things.
(f)
Eh bien, à mon avis, une bonne hôtesse de l’air doit avoir beaucoup de patience.
Elle doit aussi être toujours élégante, et il faut parler une langue étrangère
minimum.
(40 seconds)
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(t) Question number five.
There are some disadvantages in her job. What are they? Mention any three things.
(f)
Alors, quelquefois je trouve les longs voyages très fatigants. Aussi, je n’ai pas
beaucoup de temps libre parce que je dois travailler trois semaines sur quatre,
donc je ne vois pas souvent mes amis.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number six.
Life has changed for Anne. As a child, what did she hope to be? Mention any one thing. What was she like
as a young teenager? Mention any one thing.
(f)
Quand j’étais petite, je voulais devenir vétérinaire, ou sportive professionnelle—
dans n’importe quel sport—tennis, natation, athlétisme. Comme adolescente, à
l’âge de douze ou treize ans, j’étais assez timide. Je passais beaucoup de temps
dans ma chambre.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number seven.
Another young person, Paul, has just had a disagreement with his parents. What was this disagreement
about? Why does he think this is unfair? Mention any one thing.
(m)
Mes parents disent que je dépense trop d’argent en vêtements. Pourtant, c’est moi
qui travaille pour cet argent, c’est moi qui le gagne. A mon avis, si on gagne de
l’argent, on a le droit de le dépenser comme on veut.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number eight.
Paul is going on holiday soon with his parents. Why is he not looking forward to the holiday? Mention any
two things.
(m)
Les vacances avec les parents? Bof ! On va toujours au même endroit, il n’y a
personne de mon âge et je dois garder ma petite soeur quand mes parents sortent
le soir.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number nine.
Paul talks about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small village. What does he say? Mention any
two advantages. Mention any one disadvantage.
(m)
J’adore vivre ici. C’est bien pour les jeunes et il n’y a pas beaucoup de violence. Je
me sens libre, c’est très relâchant. Mais après le collège, je pense que j’aurai des
difficultés à trouver un emploi. Donc, je devrai quitter mon village.
(40 seconds)
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(t) One evening, you are listening to a doctor on the radio talking about young people’s eating habits.
Question number ten.
What does she say about young people’s breakfast habits? Why does she advise against this?
(f)
Beaucoup de jeunes quittent la maison le matin sans rien manger. Ce n’est pas
une bonne idée parce qu’ils n’ont pas assez d’énergie pour travailler jusqu’à midi.
(40 seconds)
(t) Question number eleven.
What does the doctor say about eating “fast food”? Mention any one thing.
(f)
Les “fast-foods”, ça me concerne aussi.
Les hamburgers, par exemple,
contiennent trop de graisse. Dans l’avenir, on aura beaucoup de gens avec des
problèmes de santé très sérieux.
(40 seconds)
(t) End of test.
Now look over your answers.
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Specimen Marking Instructions
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1. * her husband died
* she was born there/it was her home/her native village
* (all) her family lived/was there/in the region
(two from three)
2. (a) * no electricity
* no (running) water
* garden like a jungle/in a mess
(two from three)
(b) * meeting people/contact with people from different countries
3. * welcomes passengers (on board)
* helps people/passengers with (their) problems/sorts out passengers’
problems
* serves meals
(two from three)
4. * you need to have (a lot of) patience
* you need to be elegant/smart/well-dressed
* you have to (be able to) speak a/at least one foreign language/another
language
5. * flights/(long) journeys are tiring
* not much/no free time
* works three weeks out of four/only has one week off in four
* doesn’t see friends often
(three from four)
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6. (a) * vet
* professional sportswoman/tennis player/swimmer/athlete
(one from two)
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(b) * quiet/shy/timid
* spent a lot of time/(always) stayed (a lot) in her room
(one from two)
1
7. (a) * spends too much money on clothes
(b) * he works for/earns his money/it’s his money/he should decide how he
spends his money
8. * they always go to the same place/never go anywhere different
* there is nobody of his age/no young people
* he has to look after his (little) sister
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9. (a) * there isn’t much violence
* he feels free/at ease
* its relaxing
(two from three)
(b) * difficulty in finding a job/not many jobs/will have to leave to get a
job
10. (a) * they/a lot of them leave the house without eating anything/they
don’t eat anything
(b) * they don’t/won’t have enough energy to work/last
midday/until lunchtime/the whole morning
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11. * hamburgers/fast foods contain a lot of/too much fat
* (a lot of) people will have (serious) health problems (later on/in later
life/in the future)
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