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NotesFrench BTopic 7.2Describing the stimulus
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7.2.12 min read

Describing the stimulus

IB French B · Unit 7

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Contents

  1. 1The four steps
  2. 2A short model
Describe first, then interpret: Use the same four steps for any photo. Say what you see before you say what it means.

Four steps for any photo

1

Overview

Sur cette photo, on voit… or Il s'agit de…

2

Details

au premier plan, à l'arrière-plan, au centre

3

Interpret

il semble que…, on dirait que…

4

Link to the theme

Cela me fait penser au thème de… parce que…

Two rules

  • Use the present tense: il y a, not il y avait. For an action happening now: elle est en train de choisir.
  • A list such as il y a un arbre, il y a un chien is not enough. Always interpret.

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A market photo: One sentence for each step. Tap the line to see the English.

Décrire une photo de marché

Les quatre étapes

  1. Sur cette photo, on voit un marché en plein air un jour d'été.
  2. Au premier plan, une jeune femme est en train de choisir des fruits ; à l'arrière-plan, un marchand sourit.
  3. On dirait que tout le monde profite de ce moment.
  4. Cela me fait penser au thème de l'organisation sociale, parce que le marché rassemble le quartier.

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How Describing the stimulus Appears in IB Exams

Examiners use specific command terms when asking about this topic. Here's what to expect:

  • Define

    Give the precise meaning of key terms related to Describing the stimulus.

    AO1
  • Describe

    Give a detailed account of processes or features in Describing the stimulus.

    AO2
  • Explain

    Give reasons WHY — cause and effect within Describing the stimulus.

    AO3
  • Evaluate

    Weigh strengths AND limitations of approaches in Describing the stimulus.

    AO3
  • Discuss

    Present arguments FOR and AGAINST with a balanced conclusion.

    AO3

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