CSEC French Paper 2 Booklet (2016 - 2022)

TEST CODE 01222020
FORM TP 2016074 MAY/JUNE 2016
CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®

EXAMINATION
FRENCH
Paper 02 – General Proficiency
FREE RESPONSE
2 hours 15 minutes
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1. This paper comprises FOUR sections. Answer ALL questions in Sections I and IV.
2. Answer ONE question in EACH of Sections II and III.
3. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4. Do NOT write in the margins.
5. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6. If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the
box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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SECTION I
DIRECTED SITUATIONS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
1. Write in FRENCH the information required for EACH of the situations given below.
Do NOT write more than one sentence for each situation. For some situations a
complete sentence may not be necessary. Do NOT translate the situations given. Do
NOT use abbreviations. WRITE EACH ANSWER IN THE SPACES PROVIDED.
YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
(a) A favourite relative is celebrating a significant birthday. Write a congratulatory

note specifying age.
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(b) You leave a note for the person who delivers fruits and vegetables stating two items
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(c) Write a sentence saying why you like one particular thing about your school.
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(d) Your parents are not at home and you accept an invitation to go out. Write the note
you leave them indicating where you have gone and with whom.
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(e) You are cleaning the house for your grandmother and break an item. Leave her a
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(f) A friend is coming to visit your home for the first time. Write a note informing
him/her of one thing that is forbidden during the visit.
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(g) You write a note to your teacher explaining why you will not be at school on a
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(h) You have found an item which a classmate had misplaced. Leave him a note saying
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(i) You leave a note for your father reminding him that he has to attend a specific
function at your school. What do you write?
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(j) Your friend is no longer able to assist you with a project as promised. Write the
note you send to him/her explaining why you are disappointed.
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Total 30 marks

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SECTION II
LETTER/COMPOSITION
Use ONE of the following outlines as a guide to write EITHER a letter OR a composition,
in FRENCH, of NO MORE THAN 130–150 words. Use the tenses appropriate to the topic
which you have chosen.
EITHER
2. LETTER
You have just returned from your first trip to a French-speaking country. Write a letter to
your aunt in Montreal in which you include
(i) details of your trip (where, when and how you travelled; why you went)

(ii) the things that you enjoyed most on your trip
(iii) your impressions of the country
(iv) why every student of French should visit a French-speaking country.
(Do NOT write your real name and address, but include the date in FRENCH and
use the appropriate beginning and ending.)
Total 30 marks
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3. COMPOSITION
You and your friends decided to play a trick on a classmate but it went wrong. Write a
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(i) why you decided to play the trick on that particular classmate
(ii) how you planned the trick
(iii) what went wrong with the trick
(iv) why you will never play such a trick again.

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Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section II here.
Remember to write your question number in the box provided below.
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Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section II here.
Remember to write your question number in the box provided below.
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SECTION III
CONTEXTUAL ANNOUNCEMENT/CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE
Use the cues provided to complete EITHER an announcement OR a dialogue in FRENCH.
EITHER
4. CONTEXTUAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Use the following information to write an announcement of about 80–100 words in

FRENCH.
Your class is seeking to organize an exchange programme with a school in a French-

speaking country. Write the announcement that you post on an electronic bulletin board.

Responses to ALL of the cues listed below MUST be included in the announcement.
(i) The aim of the announcement
(ii) The age group for which the programme is designed
(iii) The activities in which students will engage
(iv) Expected benefits of such activities
(v) Contact details

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5. CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE
Use 80–100 words to complete the dialogue between the teacher and the exchange
student by giving the student’s responses.
Your school is hosting a visiting group from a French-speaking country and has set up a
telephone hotline, operated by teachers, where the visitors can call in to seek help or get
information. A student calls in to seek assistance.
Responses to ALL of the cues listed below MUST be included in the dialogue.
(i) Greetings
(ii) Indication that there is a problem
(iii) Personal information

(iv) Details of the problem
(v) An indication of how the problem will be addressed
Complete the dialogue below.
Professeur: Bonsoir, comment est-ce que je peux vous aider?
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Professeur: Ah, bon. Tout d’abord votre nom, s’il vous plaît?
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Professeur: Et c’est votre premier séjour à l’étranger?
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Professeur: Est-ce que la famille mange le soir?
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Professeur: Oui, c’est comme ça que plusieurs familles ici mangent le soir. Vous
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SECTION IV
READING COMPREHENSION
6. Read the following selection carefully. Do NOT translate, but answer the questions
in ENGLISH.
An Honest Act
Ce n’est pas souvent qu’on trouve des personnes qui sont honnêtes. Ce matin-là, Jean
était en retard et il s’est vite douché, s’est habillé et est allé à l’arrêt pour attendre le bus.
Il n’avait même pas pris son petit déjeuner. Quand le bus est arrivé, il s’était mis au fond
et dix minutes plus tard il était au travail.

Soudain, il a pensé à son téléphone mobile. Oh là là, il l’avait laissé dans le bus. A son
avis, il n’allait jamais retrouver ce mobile car quelqu’un allait sûrement le prendre. De
plus, son mobile était tout neuf et le modèle le plus récent sur le marché. Il était perturbé
d’avoir sûrement aussi perdu les numéros de téléphone de tous ses contacts. Il il a eu
une journée longue et difficile. A quatre heures, après le travail, il marchait lentement
vers l’arrêt de bus quand il a entendu- « Est-ce que c’est à vous, monsieur? » C’était le
chauffeur du matin qui avait trouvé son téléphone mobile et l’avait gardé dans sa poche
pour Jean. Jean était très content et cette expérience avait changé sa perception des
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Answer, in ENGLISH, the following questions based on the selection you have just
read. Use a complete sentence for EACH response. Write EACH answer in the
spaces provided.
(a) What did Jean do on waking that morning?
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(b) Why did Jean not have breakfast?
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(c) Where did Jean sit in the bus?
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(e) What was Jean’s first thought?
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(f) What worried Jean the most?
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(h) What happened to Jean on his way home?
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(j) Explain how this experience affected Jean.
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END OF TEST
IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.
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TEST CODE 01222020
FORM TP 2017068 MAY/JUNE 2017
CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL

EXAMINATION
FRENCH
Paper 02 – General Proficiency
FREE RESPONSE
2 hours 15 minutes
1. This paper comprises FOUR sections. Answer ALL questions in EACH section.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION I
DIRECTED SITUATIONS
Do NOT write more than ONE sentence for each situation. For some situations a
(a) In an e-mail, your pen pal asks you one thing you would like to do during the
holidays and why. What do you write?
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(c) Your older brother who usually takes you to school leaves a note for you instructing
you not to wait for him and gives you a reason. What does the note say?
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(d) You leave a note for your French guest asking what he/she would like to eat and
drink for breakfast. Write his/her response.
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(e) Your pen pal e-mails you two reasons why he failed his English exam. What does
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(f) You are chatting online with an acquaintance who asks you to state two qualities
you look for in a friend. What do you write?
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(g) You invited a classmate to your home but when she arrived you were not there.
Write a note of apology, giving a reason.
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(h) Your mother wants an explanation for your failure to do a given task. What note
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(i) You are going to visit your uncle in Canada for Christmas. What advice does he
give you about how you should dress?
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(j) You see a gentleman about to smoke in a ‘no smoking’ area and point out the sign
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SECTION II
LETTER
2. Use the following outline as a guide to write a letter in FRENCH, of NO MORE THAN
130–150 words.
You have just completed your exams and got a summer job. Write a letter to your cousin
in France. Be sure to include
(i) details of the job (what it entails, salary, hours)
(ii) what you like and do not like about the job
(iii) a description of your first day on the job

(iv) what you will do with your salary.
(Do NOT write your real name and address, but include the date in FRENCH and
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SECTION III
CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE
3. Use 80–100 words to complete the dialogue between you and the landlord, by giving
your responses in FRENCH.
Your friend informs you that there is an apartment available for rent in her neighborhood
and you call the landlord to enquire about it.
Responses to ALL of the cues listed below MUST be included in the completed dialogue
on pages 13–14.
(i) Greetings and salutations
(ii) Date the apartment is available
(iii) Information on the rooms

(v) Arrangements for viewing
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Complete the dialogue below.
Propriétaire: Allô bonjour monsieur. Puis-je vous aider?
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Propriétaire: Alors c’est un appartement de cinq pièces: deux chambres à coucher, la cuisine,
le salon et la salle de bains.
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Propriétaire: Trois chambres! Alors il y a un autre mais ce n’est pas à cet endroit.
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Propriétaire: Monsieur, c’est 950 Euros par mois et l’eau, l’électricité et le chauffage sont
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SECTION IV
4. Read the following selection carefully. Do NOT translate the selection, but answer the
questions in ENGLISH.
An Unusual Occurrence
C’était le jour de l’examen oral et Nicole était très excitée. Aussitôt qu’elle est arrivée au lycée, elle
s’est assise devant la salle de l’examen, a reçu ses papiers et a commencé à se préparer pendant que
sa camarade de classe, Brigitte, passait son examen oral.
Cinq minutes plus tard, elle s’est précipitée dans la salle de classe et a demandé à l’examinateur
d’expliquer les instructions. Brigitte s’est mise en colère et a dit à Nicole qu’elle la dérangeait.
Immédiatement, l’examinateur a arrêté l’examen et a dit à Brigitte qu’elle était tellement désagréable
de réagir de cette façon. Brigitte a éclaté en sanglots, puis a commencé à raconter à l’examinateur
tous les problèmes qu’elle avait: elle vivait avec une tante qui ne lui permettait pas assez de temps
pour étudier, elle avait beaucoup de travail à faire.
Elle n’avait pas vraiment envie de réagir de cette façon, mais elle ne pouvait pas se retenir. L’examinateur
se sentait désolé pour elle et son attitude envers Brigitte a changé. Il l’a aidée à chercher de l’aide
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Answer, in ENGLISH, the following questions based on the selection you have just read.
Use a complete sentence for each response.
(a) What was taking place that day?
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(g) What effect did the examiner’s response have on Brigitte?
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EXTRA SPACE
If you use this extra page, you MUST write the question number clearly in the box provided.
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Je suis désolé d'avoir oublié de t'aider avec tes devoirs. J'etait tres fatigue alors
je me suis endormie.
Je suis toujours agreable et tres drole

Vous pouvez visitez a Paris parce que
Bon chance!
Je suis desolee mais je ne pourraisne ne peut pas vous prendre au centre commercial,
parce que j'ai aide mon ami avec son devoirs.

Merci pour laver la vaisselle
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EXAMINATION
FRENCH
Paper 02 - General Proficiency
FREE RESPONSE
2 hours 15 minutes
I. This paper comprises FOUR sections. Answer ALL questions in EACH section.
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SECTION I
DIRECTED SITUATIONS
Do NOT write more than one sentence for each situation. For some situations a
(a) You leave a note for your fruit and vegetable vendor stating one item you would
like to have. What does your note say?
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(3 marks)
(b) You are unable to attend an event to which you have been invited. Write a note
expressing regret and giving a reason for not attending .
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(c) You watch a lady park her car in front of a sign which indicates that parking in that
area is prohibited. What does the sign say?
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(3 marks)
(d) You send a card extending birthday greetings to a particular relative. What do you
write?
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(3 marks)
(e) Your friend sends you an email thanking you for a gift on a special occasion. What
does the message say?
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(f) Your French teacher is away from school and sends a note stating what specific
work must be done in his absence. What does the note say?
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(3 marks)
(g) You are going to be late returning home from school. Write a note to your mother
explaining why you will be late.
(3 marks)
(h) Your house guest leaves you a note asking for directions to a specific location.
What does the note say?
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(i) You send a note to a new student inviting him/her to go out. What do you write?
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(3 marks)
G) Your parents propose an activity for the weekend. Write a note expressing your
disagreement and suggesting an alternative.
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SECTION II
LETTER
2. Use the following outline as a guide to write a letter of NO MORE THAN 130-150
words in FRENCH. Use the tenses appropriate to the topic which you have chosen.
You have just returned from an exchange visit to Martinique. Write to your brother who
is studying in Montreal to tell him about your experience.
(i) Details about your trip (departure from your country, arrival in Martinique)
(ii) Details about your host and his/her family
(iii) An amusing or embarrassing incident during your stay
(iv) Why you would recommend a similar exchange to your friends
(Do NOT write your real name and address, but include the date in FRENCH and ·
use an appropriate beginning and ending.)
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CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE
3. Use 80-100 words to complete the dialogue between you and the interviewer, by
giving your responses in FRENCH.
You are required to go to the French embassy to participate in an interview to attend a

training course in a French-speaking country. You arrive late.
Responses to ALL of the cues listed below MUST be included in the completed
dialogue.
(i) Greetings, introductions and reason for the interview
(ii) Apology and reason for your late arrival
(iii) Why you would be the best candidate for the training course
(iv) How you expect to benefit from the activity
(v) Questions for the interviewer
Interviewer: Bonjour. Je suis I' Attache Culture! de I'ambassade de France Giselle Legenre.
Vous etes ... ? '
Vons: ···················"···"·"·"·····... .................................................................................. .

,
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Interviewer: Votre intervie~ pour ce stage etait a neuf heures et ii est maintenant dix
heures et dem1e! Pourquoi etes-vous en retard?
Vons:
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,
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7
Interviewer:
situation extraordinaire.
Vous: ····························································································································
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Interviewer: 11 n'y pas de quoi. Toutefois, il faut noter qu'il y a d'autres excellents
candidats. Pourquoi est-ce que vous serez le (la) meilleur(e) candidat(e)
pour ce stage?
Vous: ····························································································································
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Interviewer: Ah, c' est bon. Le stage comprend plusieurs classes et ateliers pendant la
journee. <;;a ne vous gene pas?
Vous: ····························································································································
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Interviewer: Oui, je vois. Et vous devez passer deux semaines avec une famille locale.
<;;a ira pour vous?
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Interviewer: Et comment esperez-vous profiter du stage?
Vous: ····················································································································
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Interviewer: Deux benefices excellents! Mais comment pensez-vous passer vos week-
ends et jours de conge?
Vous:
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Interviewer: Avez-vous des questions pour moi?
Vous:
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Interviewer: Le stage commencera le 10 juillet et durera deux mois.
Vous: ............................................................................................................................
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Interviewer: On vous contactera la semaine prochaine avec !es resultats de cet interview.
Au revoir, jeune homme/jeune fille.
Vous: Au revoir, Madame.
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SECTION IV
4. Read the following selection carefully. Do NOT translate, but answer the questions in
ENGLISH.
Marianne's Purchase
Marianne etait tres contente. Elle avait dans sa poche la somme de deux cent cinquante
euros et elle allait en ville pour la depenser.
Marianne avait eu un job d' ete dans un petit restaurant. Elle devait faire la vaisselle
et sortir les poubelles. Elle n'aimait surtout pas sortir les poubelles et elle detestait le
patron. Mais, le salaire etait excellent et on lui offrait a manger, done elle a supporte
pendant huit semaines les conditions.
Et maintenant la voila devant le grand magasin ou elle allait acheter une nouvelle robe,
des chaussures pour l' ecole et un cadeau pour son petit ami.
Elle est entree en hate dans le magasin et est allee dans le rayon des vetements pour
femme ou elle a essaye la robe et les chaussures. Puis elle est allee dans le rayon de
musique pour acheter le cadeau de son copain. Elle etait sur le point de partir quand elle
a vu sa meilleure amie Roxanne et s'est arretee pour lui parler. Elle s'est rendu compte
qu'il etait tard, a tres vite pris ses affaires et est partie en hate pour prendre le bus.
Arrivee chez-elle, elle est vite allee dans sa chambre pour regarder ses achats mais a sa
grande surprise il n'y avait ni robe ni chaussures dans son sac et le cadeau du petit copain
n'y etait pas non plus. Dans son hate elle avait pris les affaires de quelqu'un d'autre. Elle
ne savait plus que faire.

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Answer, in ENGLISH, the following questions based on the selection you have just read.
Use a complete sentence for EACH response.
(a) How much money did Marianne have to make her purchase?
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(b) When did Marianne earn this money?
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(c) Describe Marianne's job.
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(d) What did Marianne like about her job?
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(e) What did Marianne dislike about her job?
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(f) List THREE things Marianne intended to buy.
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(g) Why did Marianne NOT leave the store right away?
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(h) What did Marianne do on arriving home?
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(i) What did Marianne discover on opening the shopping bag?
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G) What lesson is Marianne likely to learn from this experience?
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(3 marks)
Total 20 marks
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FORM TP 2016074 MAY/JUNE 2016

CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®

Paper 02 – General Proficiency

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

2. Answer ONE question in EACH of Sections II and III.

3. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

4. Do NOT write in the margins.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

Copyright © 2013 Caribbean Examinations Council

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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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(iii) your impressions of the country

(iv) why every student of French should visit a French-speaking country.

(ii) how you planned the trick

(iii) what went wrong with the trick

(iv) why you will never play such a trick again.

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CONTEXTUAL ANNOUNCEMENT/CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE

Use the cues provided to complete EITHER an announcement OR a dialogue in FRENCH.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Use the following information to write an announcement of about 80–100 words in

Your class is seeking to organize an exchange programme with a school in a French-

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(i) The aim of the announcement

(ii) The age group for which the programme is designed

(iii) The activities in which students will engage

(iv) Expected benefits of such activities

(v) Contact details

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(ii) Indication that there is a problem

(iii) Personal information

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(v) An indication of how the problem will be addressed