What it is: You hear 3 recordings, each twice, and answer on the paper. 25 marks, about 45 minutes.
The 5 question types: Each one has its own lesson in 5.2.
| Question type | What you do |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice | choose A, B or C |
| True sentences | tick the true ones |
| Who says what? | tick the speaker (or both) |
| Gap-fill | write max. 3 words |
| Short answer | write a few words |
- Vous allez entendre…
- you are going to hear… (starts every recording)
- une interview
- interview
- un podcast
- podcast
- une conversation
- conversation
- une émission de radio
- radio show
- l'enregistrement
- the recording
Remember: Most answers are a letter or a few words. Never full sentences.
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Every recording, three steps
Before: read the questions
Know what to listen for.
1st listen: the general idea
Who speaks, and about what?
2nd listen: the details
Write or tick, then check nothing is blank.
Read → Listen → Check
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Example: Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Vous allez entendre Lucas, qui parle de son week-end.
- Où Lucas travaille-t-il le samedi ? A. Au club de football. B. Dans une boulangerie. C. Dans le magasin de sa sœur.
Salut, je m'appelle Lucas. Le samedi matin, je travaille dans la boulangerie de mon oncle. C'est fatigant, mais j'aime bien parler avec les clients. L'après-midi, je joue au football avec mes copains. Le dimanche, je reste à la maison : je fais mes devoirs et je regarde un film avec ma sœur.
Hi, my name is Lucas. On Saturday mornings I work in my uncle's bakery. It's tiring, but I like talking to the customers. In the afternoon I play football with my friends. On Sundays I stay at home: I do my homework and watch a film with my sister.
- B. Dans une boulangerie.
Do
- Read the questions first.
- Use both listens.
- Write only what is asked.
Don't
- Pick a word just because you heard it.
- Write full sentences.
- Leave an answer blank.