Français 3—Final Exam Review Sheet
I would recommend that you concentrate your preparation for the final exam in the following areas:
I.
Vocabulary: use the vocabulary lists at the end of each chapter. Cover one column and try to
say/write the other column. Try repeating them so that you become familiar with how they
sound. Also, review vocabulary sheets. This will help you in all areas of the exam. You will
be expected to understand vocabulary and expressions in both listening and reading sections
of the exam. You will also have several short written sections. Also study the orange
vocabulary boxes in the chapters (example p.278). These often show samples of
conversations or how to answer questions. Make sure that you are able to understand
relationships between expressions…typical answers to particular questions, for
instance.
The main topics of vocabulary were: things you read, write and say (p. 239); verbs (courir
and see below), les sports individuels (p. 274), body parts (p. 276), conversation at the
doctor’s office (p. 278), diversity (vocabulary sheet).
II.
Grammar: Review the following:
a. Verbs: study especially these verbs: dire, écrire, lire, faire, avoir. Be able to form these
verbs in the present, passé composé , with infinitives (Je vais dormir…) and the negative
of all of these forms. Know the past participles (regular and irregular) of the verbs we
have studied, and know which verbs use avoir and which use être in the passé composé
(memorize that “maison d’être” verbs use être and everything else uses avoir).
b. Verbs: you should review all regular verbs (-er (including -ger verbs), -ir, -re); aller,
faire, mettre, prendre, venir, voir, sortir, partir, dormir, vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, boire,
avoir and être. Be able to form these verbs in the present, passé composé, with infinitves
(Je vais mettre…) and the negative of all of these forms. Know the past participles
(regular and irregular) of the verbs we have studied, and know which verbs use avoir and
which use être in the passé composé (memorize that “maison d’être” verbs use être and
everything else uses avoir).
c. Using il faut in a sentence to state what one must do.
d. Verbs se laver and se brosser with parts of body (also know the difference between laver
and se laver)
e. Review how to say that one does a particular sport (je fais du vélo) or one hurts
somewhere (J’ai mal au genou.)
f. Be able to answer questions personnelles using any of these grammar points.
g. Remember our work with irregular verbs. Be able to use a verb chart, and be able to write
a story or composition using a verb chart.
III.
Culture:
a. In the book, review Notes Culturelles and articles
b. In your notebook, review your notes on culture
c. Health, including:
1. Article on Dikembe Mutombo
2. Article on fast food and health
3. Questionnaire results for our French school in Paris
d. Don’t forget Dylan’s story in Paris (with Charlotte).
e. Diversity in France, including:
1. Article: La France-une mosaïque and notes ; table with percentages of
immigrants
2. Movie The Class
f. Movie Amélie; movie reviews
IV.
Speaking: Be prepared to answer questions personnelles. Be prepared to answer questions
about French culture (see Part III). The best preparation is your speaking French on a regular
basis in class and your review for the exam in general.
V.
Reading/Writing:
a. Reading will encompass all aspects of what we have done this semester. Prepare well for
everything mentioned above and you will do fine on the reading section.
b. Writing: subjects that would be good to review: health, sports, French diversity,
reading/writing.
VI.
Tips for preparing for the final exam.
a. Start studying now. There is too much information on this exam for you to be able to
review it in one night. Also, by repeating some things over and over, you will remember
them better. Finally, our review in class will not be enough for you to succeed on the
final exam. This exam counts 10% of your final grade. Take it seriously.
b. Use the following materials to study: book, Workbook exercises, my worksheets (these
are especially helpful), your notes. You may also sign out your journal or your test/quiz
folder.
c. Bring in questions. By studying early, you can identify where you need help.
d. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Write things out for practice. Study with a friend; you can quiz
each other.
e. Remember that language acquisition is accumulative. You are also responsible to know
what your learned in French 1, French 2 and first semester French 3.
f. If you would like to sign out your test folder, you may do so. You must return it by
Monday, June 17, 2013.
VII.
During the final exam
a. It is Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 9:50 to 11:50 in Room 109 (our regular classroom).
Be on time!
b. Do not be late. The exam will start immediately. (If you are late, you must have a pass
from the office. We will be starting with the listening exercises. These will not be
repeated once complete. Anyone arriving late will receive a zero for sections missed.)
c. No food or drink (besides water and water-based drinks) is allowed during the
exam. Eat breakfast before the exam, and bring a snack for the break between the two
exams (9:35 – 9:50).
d. Bring your own writing utensil (and eraser). None will be provided for you.
e. Take care of personal business before the scheduled exam time. No one will be allowed
to leave during the exam.
f. Bring something quiet to do in case you finish early. Suggestions: appropriate book or
magazine, study materials for another class, paper to write a letter, etc. No electronics
will be allowed during this period (Example: MP3, Walkman, ipods, personal
organizers….).
VIII.
Bonne chance !