Being Famous (AQA GCSE French): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8652

14 mins7 questions
1a
1 mark

A Belgian singer

You hear this online documentary about Angèle, a Belgian singer.

Answer the questions that follow.

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Complete the sentence below.

Angèle’s parents

  • are well known.

  • have separated.

  • only have one child.

1b
1 mark

At secondary school, Angèle was

  • chatty.

  • happy.

  • hardworking.

2a
1 mark

A Belgian singer

You hear this online documentary about Angèle, a Belgian singer.

Answer the questions that follow.

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Complete the sentence below.

Angèle got noticed

  • as a street artist.

  • in a competition.

  • on social media.

2b
1 mark

Angèle released her new song

  • early.

  • last week.

  • online.

3a
1 mark

Celebrity magazines

Read this text about why Hélim and his friends enjoy celebrity magazines.

Answer the questions that follow.

Hélim

J’aime lire des articles car je peux réduire le stress de ma vie pendant quelques minutes. Et j’adore les photos parce que j’aime la mode.

Selon mon amie, Salma, les célébrités parlent de leurs problèmes de santé dans les interviews et c’est un avantage. Pour mon copain Charles, les personnes célèbres expliquent bien la pauvreté aux adolescents.

Answer the following question in English.

Why does Hélim read the articles in celebrity magazines?

3b
1 mark

Why does Hélim like the photos?

3c
1 mark

According to Salma, what is an advantage of celebrity interviews?

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1 mark

A podcast

You hear this podcast from Théo, a French sports and film star.

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Complete the sentence below.

Théo will soon

  • attempt a challenge.

  • become a volunteer.

  • write a novel.

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2 marks

A reality TV show

You listen to a contestant from a reality TV show.

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They are talking about the reasons why they took part in the show.

What two reasons does this contestant give?

Choose the two correct answers.

A. becoming famous

B. developing more confidence

C. increasing career opportunities

D. making money

E. meeting a future partner

F. travelling to new places

6a
1 mark

A celebrity from Senegal

You listen to this podcast.

The podcast is about Dudu, a celebrity from Senegal.

Answer the questions that follow.

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Complete the sentence below.

Dudu became famous after

  • he took part in a TV show.

  • he worked with an influencer.

  • he posted videos online.

6b
1 mark

For Dudu, being famous can be

  • dangerous.

  • fun.

  • useful.

7a
1 mark

A celebrity from Senegal

You listen to this podcast.

The podcast is about Dudu, a celebrity from Senegal.

Answer the questions that follow.

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Complete the sentence below.

At the moment, Dudu

  • earns lots of money.

  • learns new skills.

  • studies at university.

7b
1 mark

In the future, Dudu will work in

  • fashion.

  • films.

  • music.