GCSE Bitesize Mock Exam
Subject:
French
Topic:
Listening
Tier:
Higher
Marks available:
40
Time allowed:
45 minutes (approximately)
 Read the paper before listening to the audio.
 Marks available are given at the end of each section.
 Answer all questions in English in the space provided. Use additional paper if necessary.
 Do not use a dictionary.
 Read each question carefully before answering it.
 Listen carefully to the instructions and follow the example for each question.
 Each extract will be played twice. You can write while the audio is playing. There will be a
pause between questions.
 Keep an eye on the time and try to leave five minutes at the end to check your answers.
Section 1: Questions 1 – 4
Work experience
Listen to these two people talk about their work experience. Write down what they liked
and what they didn’t like about it.
Example:
What I liked
What I didn’t like
The colleagues
The job - boring
1.
What I liked
2.
What I didn’t like
3.
What I liked
4.
What I didn’t like
[Total for section 1 = 4 marks]
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Section 2: Questions 5-10
Holidays
Look at the lists below.
Where they went
Opinion of their holidays
A
countryside
F
was really bored
B
seaside
G
improved their fitness
C
summer camp
H
enjoyed the activities
D
mountain
I
loved being with friends
E
at home
J
hated the activities
Listen to each person and choose:

One letter A-E to show WHERE they went on holiday

One letter F-J to show their opinion of the holiday
Example: Clément
5-6
Morgane
7-8
Yohann
9-10
Claudia
Where
Opinion
C
J
[Total for section 2 = 6 marks]
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Section 3: Questions 11-14
At the weekend
Listen to Théo describe what he does at the weekend. Put a cross [X] in the correct box.
Example: When does Théo get up on Saturday mornings?
(i) very early
X
(ii) at the usual time
(iii) very late
11.
What does Théo do on Saturday mornings?
(i) plays football
(ii) watches TV
(iii) works at a market stall
12.
What does Théo do on Saturday afternoons?
(i) works
(ii) watches TV
(iii) plays on his games console
13.
Where does Théo go on Saturday evenings?
(i) a club
(ii) the cinema
(iii) a friend’s house
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14.
What does Théo do on Sunday mornings?
(i) relax
(ii) his homework
(iii) listen to music
[Total for section 3 = 4 marks]
Section 4: Questions 15-22
School life
difficult subjects
rules
marks
dress code
sport
bullying
lunchtime
stress
teachers
homework
Listen to each conversation and choose the correct topic from the list.
Example:
dress code
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
[Total for section 4 = 8 marks]
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Section 5: Questions 23 - 28
Shopping online
Listen to these people talk about the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online.
Write down an advantage and a disadvantage for each one.
Example:
Advantage
Disadvantage
Practical
Need to send unsuitable items back
23.
Advantage
24.
Disadvantage
25. Advantage
26.
Disadvantage
27.
28.
Disadvantage
Advantage
[Total for section 5 = 6 marks]
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Section 6: Questions 29 - 32
Childhood poverty
Listen to this interview about childhood poverty. Write the correct letter in each box.
Example:
Nathalie Sylvestre is being interviewed because …
A
she is a child living in poverty.
B
she lived in poverty when she was young.
C
she works with children who live in poverty.
29.
Nathalie’s problems started when …
A
her father died.
B
her mother fell ill.
C
her father left home.
30.
Nathalie and her mother …
A
lost their home.
B
took in lodgers.
C
applied for benefits.
31.
Nathalie found herself …
A
homeless.
B
living with relatives.
C
living in a hostel, sharing a bathroom.
32.
B
Nathalie found school hard because …
A
she was always tired and hungry.
B
she had no friends and people made fun of her.
C
she was always getting bad marks.
[Total for section 6 = 4 marks]
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Section 7: Questions 33 - 37
Food for special occasions
Camille is talking about what she eats for special occasions.
Answer the questions in English.
Example:
What is world famous?
French cooking
33.
Why did Camille enjoy her birthday? Give two reasons.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
34.
According to Camille, when are the most important meals of the year in France?
Mention two occasions.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
35.
What does Camille make for the Réveillon (Christmas meal)?
___________________________________________________________
36.
What does Camille’s family eat to start their Christmas meal?
___________________________________________________________
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37.
Why does Camille think food is important on special occasions? Give two
reasons.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
[Total for section 7 = 8 marks]
[Paper total 40 marks]
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