Paper 1: Listening (AQA GCSE French): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8652

51 mins11 questions
1a
1 mark

Reunion Island

You hear this programme about Reunion, an island in the Indian Ocean.

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Complete the sentence in English.

In winter, the best weather is …

1b
1 mark

Spring is good because …

2
8 marks

You will now hear 4 short sentences.

Listen carefully and using your knowledge of French sounds, write down in French exactly what you hear for each sentence.

You will hear each sentence three times: the first time as a full sentence, the second time in short sections and the third time again as a full sentence.

Use your knowledge of French sounds and grammar to make sure that what you have written makes sense. Check carefully that your spelling is accurate.

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Sentence 2
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Sentence 3
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Sentence 4
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3a
1 mark

Reunion Island

You hear this programme about Reunion, an island in the Indian Ocean.

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Complete the sentence in English.

In summer, fires can …

3b
1 mark

In autumn, the nights are colder because of …

4
10 marks

You will now hear 5 short sentences.

Listen carefully and using your knowledge of French sounds, write down in French exactly what you hear for each sentence.

You will hear each sentence three times: the first time as a full sentence, the second time in short sections and the third time again as a full sentence.

Use your knowledge of French sounds and grammar to make sure that what you have written makes sense. Check carefully that your spelling is accurate.

Sentence 1
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Sentence 2
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Sentence 3
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Sentence 4
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Sentence 5
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5
1 mark

Lottery winners

You hear this interview with a lottery winner, Anaïs.

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What will Anaïs spend the money on? Give two details in English.

6a
1 mark

A podcast

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

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Answer the questions in English.

What caused Théo’s disability?

6b
1 mark

What does Théo enjoy about swimming?

7a
1 mark

A podcast

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

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Answer the questions in English.

Write the correct letter.

The last character that Théo played on TV …

A

was different to Théo.

B

was very capable.

C

had no feelings.

7b
1 mark

The film shows that …

A

much more progress is needed.

B

many people with disabilities have a place in society.

C

there is a lack of actors with disabilities.

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2 marks

Lottery winners

You hear this interview with a lottery winner, Sofiane.

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What will Sofiane do with the money?

A

build a big house

B

give money to a good cause

C

move house

D

share the money with his children

Write the correct letters.

9a
2 marks

Happiness

You hear this online item about the happiness of French people.

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What makes French people happy?

A

family life

B

friends

C

good health

D

good job

E

holidays

F

nice weather

Write the two correct letters in the order they are mentioned.

9b
2 marks

Write the two correct letters in the order they are mentioned.

10
8 marks

You will now hear 4 short sentences.

Listen carefully and using your knowledge of French sounds, write down in French exactly what you hear for each sentence.

You will hear each sentence three times: the first time as a full sentence, the second time in short sections and the third time again as a full sentence.

Use your knowledge of French sounds and grammar to make sure that what you have written makes sense. Check carefully that your spelling is accurate.

Sentence 1
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Sentence 2
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Sentence 3
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Sentence 4
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11
10 marks

You will now hear 5 short sentences.

Listen carefully and using your knowledge of French sounds, write down in French exactly what you hear for each sentence.

You will hear each sentence three times: the first time as a full sentence, the second time in short sections and the third time again as a full sentence.

Use your knowledge of French sounds and grammar to make sure that what you have written makes sense. Check carefully that your spelling is accurate.

Sentence 1
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Sentence 2
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Sentence 3
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Sentence 4
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Sentence 5
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