What it is: You read 3 texts and answer questions on them. 40 marks, 1 hour. The answers are always in the text.
The instruction on the paper: Répondez à toutes les questions. Chaque question vaut [1 point], sauf indication contraire. → Answer all the questions. Each question is worth [1 mark] unless stated otherwise.
| Question type | What you do |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice | choose A, B, C or D |
| True or false + justify | tick, then copy the proof |
| Find the word that means… | copy one word or phrase |
| Gap-fill from a list | choose a word for each gap |
| Matching | link an ending, heading or question |
| Complete the sentence | copy the missing words |
| Who or what? (underlined words) | copy what the word stands for |
| Short answers | write a few words |
- le texte
- the text
- les lignes 1 – 9
- lines 1–9
- le paragraphe
- the paragraph
- les mots soulignés
- the underlined words
- de la liste
- from the list
- tels qu’ils apparaissent dans le texte
- exactly as they appear in the text
- une affirmation
- a statement
- justifiez
- justify: prove it
Remember: Most answers are a letter or words copied from the text. Never a long sentence of your own.
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1
Read the question
Underline the key word: who, when, why.
2
Find the lines
Go to the lines or paragraph given.
3
Answer as asked
A letter, or the words from the text.
4
Check
Nothing blank, nothing extra.
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Example: Choisissez la bonne réponse.: Le club de lecture du lycée se réunit le mardi, à midi, dans la salle 12. Chaque mois, les élèves choisissent ensemble un roman. Cette année, ils ont lu un livre de science-fiction et une bande dessinée. L’inscription est gratuite, mais les places sont limitées à quinze élèves.
Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Le club de lecture…
A. coûte quinze euros.
B. se réunit le mardi.
C. choisit les livres avec le professeur.
D. lit seulement des romans.
Answer
Step by step
Do
- Read the lines the question gives.
- Copy words exactly when asked.
- Answer every question.
Don't
- Answer from what you already know.
- Add extra words to an answer.
- Write a long sentence of your own.