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]
2
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]
3
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
4
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]
5
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]
6
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]
7
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?
___________________________________________________________
8
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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