Mobile Technology

Name: ________________________
Mobile technology
Class: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Time: 187 min.
Marks: 307 marks
Comments:
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Q1.
A new mobile phone
On a school trip in Switzerland, you hear this radio advertisement for a mobile phone.
Complete the sentences in English.
1 This mobile phone contract is designed for
___________________________________________________________________
(1)
2 The user can go online, listen to music and ...
___________________________________________________________________
(1)
3 Each week, the user can download
___________________________________________________________________
(1)
(Total 3 marks)
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Q2.
Candidate’s Photo card
• Look at the photo during the preparation period.

• Make any notes you wish to on an Additional Answer Sheet.
• Your teacher will then ask you questions about the photo and about topics related to
technology in everyday life.
Your teacher will ask you the following three questions and then two more questions
which you have not prepared.
• Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?

• Ton portable est important pour toi ? ... Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
• Qu’est-ce que tu as acheté en ligne récemment ?
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Q3.


• Comment as-tu utilisé ton portable récemment ?
• A ton avis, l’Internet peut ȇtre dangereux ? ... Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
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Q4.
Mobile technology
Read this advertisement for a new smartphone app, Le Contrôle Smart.
Which four statements about the app are true?
Write the correct letters in the boxes.
A The app works only in France.
B It can be used without an internet connection.
C You can check if you are wasting energy.
D The app is voice-activated.
E You cannot control your security system.
F You can switch your lights on and off.
G You can control your central heating.
H You can have a free trial of the app.
(Total 4 marks)
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Q5.
Translate the following sentences into French.
I live in a village.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
In my house there are six bedrooms and a garage.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
At the weekend I play on my computer.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
I adore fish because it is healthy.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Yesterday I did a lot of homework.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
(Total 10 marks)
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Q6.
Translate the following passage into French.
Last Saturday I did my homework and some recycling. Then I

spent the afternoon in the countryside with my grandmother.
We ate in a small cafe. I forgot my mobile, so it was a bit
boring in my opinion. Next weekend I would like to go to the
sports centre as I want to stay fit.
(Total 12 marks)
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Q7.


• Comment est-ce que tu restes en contact avec tes amis ?
• Comment as-tu utilisé la technologie la semaine dernière ?
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Q8.
Candidate's Role
Your teacher will play the part of your French friend and will speak first.
You should address your friend as tu.
When you see this – ! – you will have to respond to something you have not prepared.
When you see this – ? – you will have to ask a question.
Tu parles de la technologie et des réseaux sociaux avec ton ami(e) français(e).
• Usage de technologie – la semaine dernière (deux détails).

• Meilleur portable et une raison.
• Réseaux sociaux – désavantages (deux détails).
• !
• ? Nouveau portable.
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Q9.


• Est-ce que les portables sont nécessaires ? Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
• Comment as-tu utilisé la technologie pendant un récent voyage ?
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Q10.
New apps
While in a French shopping centre you see these advertisements for new smart phone
applications.
Choose an application which would suit the following people.
Write the correct letter in the box.
1 Someone who likes studying languages.
(1)
2 Someone who wants to avoid waste.
(1)
3 Someone who enjoys listening to music.
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(1)
(Total 3 marks)
Q11.
Vous écrivez un article sur votre vie d’adolescent pour un magazine français.
Décrivez :
• l’importance de la technologie et des médias dans votre vie
• un week-end spécial.
Ecrivez environ 150 mots en français. Répondez aux deux aspects de la question.
(Total 32 marks)
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Q12.
Mobile technology
You overhear some French people talking about the advantages of mobile phones.
Write down in English one advantage of mobile phones, according to each speaker.
1 Advantage
(1)
2 Advantage
(1)
3 Advantage
(1)
(Total 3 marks)
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Q13.
Keeping in touch
Read these views about the best way to keep in touch with others.
La technologie ne m’intéresse pas. Je préfère bavarder avec

A
mes copains au lycée.
Quand je reçois un petit mot de mon ami suisse, je lui

B réponds tout de suite. Il aime bien ça car il collectionne les
timbres.
J’adore mon portable. Je n’appelle jamais personne mais

C
j’envoie au moins cinquante messages par jour.
Pour le succès de mon entreprise, il est essentiel d’aller voir

D
mes clients régulièrement. Pas besoin d’Internet !
Je ne suis pas pour les textos. Si je dois contacter un de mes

E
clients, je préfère l’appeler sur son portable.
Je passe la journée devant un écran. Alors, pour discuter

F
avec mes collègues, je les retrouve dans un café en ville.
Pour communiquer avec ma famille en Corse, j’utilise un site

G Internet. Comme ça, on peut partager des messages et des
photos et discuter dans un chatroom.
Who prefers the following?
Write the correct letter in each box.
(a) Using social networking
(1)
(b) Making phone calls
(1)
Meeting customers in
(c)
person
(1)
(d) Sending texts
(1)
(e) Writing letters
(1)
(Total 5 marks)
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Q15.
Advertisements
Listen to these radio advertisements.
A An airline
B A bank
C A beauty product
D An insurance company
E A dating agency
F An estate agency
G A leisure centre
H A shopping centre
What is each advertisement about?
Write the correct letter in each box.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(Total 4 marks)
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Q16.
Phone messages
These holidaymakers are leaving voicemail messages at a hotel.
A Their arrival at the hotel
B Their departure from the hotel
C Their bill
D The hotel facilities
E The hotel food
F The hotel entertainment
G The hotel car park
H The directions to the hotel
What two things are they talking about in their messages?
Write the correct letters in the boxes.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
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Q18.
Mobile phone apps
These people are talking about their favourite mobile phone apps.
A Films
B Holidays
C Celebrities
D Sport
E Music
F Computer games
G Cooking
What is each app about? Write the correct letter in each box.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(Total 4 marks)
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Mark schemes
Q1.
Key idea Accept Reject Mark
children youngsters / kids / young adults 1

young people /
teenagers / infants / boys tc
1 parents with children / girls tc
boys and / or girls
sons and daughters
students
(send) unlimited texts / (get / have) unlimited receive unlimited texts 1

SMS texts (i.e. as part of
your contract) text(s) tc
2
text as much as you /
they like / without a limit
(new educational) free game(s) game and music / apps 1

3
game(s) etc
[3]
Q2.
For general marking of this question please refer to the [Marking Guidance].
Q3.
For general marking of this question please refer to the [Marking Guidance].
Q4.
Accept Mark
C F G H (in any order) 4

[4]
Q5.
5 marks for Conveying key messages + 5 marks for Application of grammatical knowledge
of language and structures (10 marks in total).
Candidates translate into the target language a number of sentences in English, totalling
at least 35 words. The translation is marked for Conveying key messages and for
Application of grammatical knowledge of language and structures, according to the
following criteria:
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Conveying key messages
Level Marks Responses
5 5 All key messages are conveyed.
4 4 Nearly all key messages are conveyed.
3 3 Most key messages are conveyed.
2 2 Some key messages are conveyed.
1 1 Few key messages are conveyed.
0 0 No key messages are conveyed.
When deciding on whether a key message is conveyed, you should ask yourself the
question: ‘Would a native speaker understand the target language version without
reference to the original English?’ If the answer is ‘yes’, award a tick.
Application of grammatical knowledge of language and structures
Level Marks Response
5 5 Very good knowledge of vocabulary and structures; highly accurate.
4 4 Good knowledge of vocabulary and structures; generally accurate.
Reasonable knowledge of vocabulary and structures; more

3 3
accurate than inaccurate.
Limited knowledge of vocabulary and structures; generally

2 2
inaccurate.
Very limited knowledge of vocabulary and structures; highly

1 1
inaccurate.
The language produced does not meet the standard required for
0 0
Level 1 at this tier
Notes
A mark of zero for Conveying key messages automatically results in a mark of zero for
Application of grammatical knowledge of language and structures, but apart from that, the
Conveying key messages mark does not limit the mark for Application of grammatical
knowledge of language and structures.
Once you have decided on the mark for Conveying key messages, you should read
through the translation once more and decide on the mark for Application of grammatical
• This mark is not limited by the Conveying key messages mark, unless the mark for
Conveying key messages is 0, in which case the mark for Application of
grammatical knowledge of language and structures must also be 0.
• There is no direct correlation between the two marks, but your first thought should
be to see if the same mark is appropriate. For example, a candidate may have been
given 5 ticks and you have awarded a mark of 3 for Conveying key messages. You
may have had to hesitate when deciding on one of the ticks but gave the benefit of
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the doubt. This may then encourage you to consider a mark of 2, rather than 3, for
Application of grammatical knowledge of language and structures.
• If a candidate leaves gaps, you must assume that any attempt would have been
highly inaccurate and award a mark accordingly. Not to do so will penalise unfairly
those candidates who make an attempt but commit serious errors in so doing.
• Perfection is not required for full marks. For example, occasional missing accents
and minor spelling errors do not preclude a top band mark. However, if there are
numerous minor errors and incorrect use of accents which change the meaning of a
word, this is likely to have an impact on the mark for Application of grammatical
Key messages
The translation is divided into 12 key messages (see below). As a general rule, the wrong
person or wrong tense of a verb will not receive a tick. Minor inaccuracies, such as
incorrect gender or adjectival agreement, will not on their own prevent the award of a tick.
J’habite
1 I live
Je vis
2 In a village dans un village
Chez moi
A la maison
3 In my house
A ma maison
Dans ma maison
Il y a 6 chambres
4 There are six bedrooms
On trouve six chambres
5 And a garage Et un garage
6 At the weekend I play Le week-end je joue
Sur mon ordinateur / ma tablette

7 On my computer
A mon ordinateur / ma tablette
8 I adore fish J’adore le poisson
Parce que / car c’est sain / bon

9 Because it is healthy
pour la santé / la forme
10 Yesterday Hier
11 I did J’ai fait
Beaucoup de devoirs
12 A lot of homework
Plein de devoirs
Other reasonable alternative translations will also be accepted.
The translation is divided into 12 key messages. A tick will be awarded for each key
message that is communicated, despite any minor inaccuracies. The total number of ticks
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awarded equates to a mark according to this table.
Total ticks Mark
12 5
10/11 4
7/8/9 3
4/5/6 2
1/2/3 1
[10]
Q6.
The translation is assessed for Conveying key messages (6 marks) and Application of
grammatical knowledge of language and structures (6 marks) as specified in the criteria
below. The maximum mark is 12. When awarding the marks the student’s response
across the passage should be considered as a whole.
6 6 All key messages are conveyed.
5 5 Nearly all key messages are conveyed.
4 4 Most key messages are conveyed.
3 3 Some key messages are conveyed.
2 2 Few key messages are conveyed.
1 1 Very few key messages are conveyed.
The content does not meet the standard required for Level 1 at
0 0
this tier.
Excellent knowledge of vocabulary and structures; virtually

6 6
faultless.
Very good knowledge of vocabulary and structures; highly

5 5
accurate.
Good knowledge of vocabulary and structures; generally

4 4
accurate.
Reasonable knowledge of vocabulary and structures; more

3 3
accurate than inaccurate.
2 2 Limited knowledge of vocabulary and structures; generally
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inaccurate.
Very limited knowledge of vocabulary and structures; highly

1 1
inaccurate.
The language produced does not meet the standard required for
0 0
Level 1 at this tier.
Notes
Once you have decided on the mark for Conveying key messages, you should read
through the translation once more and decide on the mark for Application of grammatical
• A mark of zero for Conveying key messages automatically results in a mark of zero
for Application of grammatical knowledge of language and structures, but apart from
that, the Conveying key messages mark does not limit the mark for Application of
grammatical knowledge of language and structures.
• There is no direct correlation between the two marks, but your first thought should
be to see if the same mark is appropriate. For example, a candidate may have been
given 7 ticks and you have awarded a mark of 4 for Conveying key messages. You
may have had to hesitate when deciding on one of the ticks but just decided against
it. This may then encourage you to give a mark of 5, rather than 4, for Application of
grammatical knowledge of language and structures.
• If a candidate leaves gaps, you must assume that any attempt would have been
highly inaccurate and award a mark accordingly. Not to do so will penalise unfairly
those candidates who make an attempt but commit serious errors in so doing.
• Perfection is not required for full marks. For example, occasional missing accents
and minor spelling errors do not preclude a top band mark. However, if there are
numerous minor errors and incorrect use of accents which change the meaning of a
word, this is likely to have an impact on the mark for Application of grammatical
Key messages
The translation is divided into 13 key messages (see below). As general rule, the wrong
person or wrong tense of a verb will not receive a tick. Minor inaccuracies, such as
incorrect gender or adjectival agreement, will not on their own prevent the award of a tick.
1 Last Saturday Samedi dernier
2 I did my homework J’ai fait mes devoirs
Et (j’ai fait) du recyclage

3 And some recycling
Et recyclé
Puis, ensuite, j’ai passé l’après-

4 Then I spent the afternoon
midi
In the countryside with my à la campagne avec ma

5
grandmother grand’mère
On a / nous avons mangé /

6 We ate
déjeuné
7 In a small cafe Dans un / au petit café
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J’ai oublié mon (téléphone)
8 I forgot my mobile
portable
Alors / donc / par conséquent

9 So it was c’était / cela a été / je l’ai trouvé /
j’ai trouvé cela / ça
Un peu ennuyeux / barbant à

10 a bit boring in my opinion
mon avis / selon moi
11 Next weekend Le week-end prochain
I would like to go to the sports Je voudrais / j’aimerais aller au

12
centre centre sportif / centre de sports
Puisque / parce que / car je veux

13 As I want to stay fit. / voudrais / j’aimerais rester en
(pleine) forme / garder la forme
Other reasonable alternative translations will also be accepted.
A tick will be awarded for each key message that is communicated, despite any minor
inaccuracies. The total number of ticks awarded equates to a mark according to this table.
Total ticks Mark
13 6
11/12 5
8/9/10 4
5/6/7 3
3/4 2
1/2 1
0 0
When deciding on whether a key message is conveyed, you should ask yourself the
question: ‘Would a native speaker understand the target language version without
reference to the original English?’ If the answer is ‘yes’, award a tick.
[12]
Q7.
For general marking of this question please refer to the Marking Guidance.
Q8.
Q9.
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Q10.
Accept Mark
1 D 1
2 E 1
3 A 1
Q11.
For this question there are two compulsory bullet points, which are assessed for Content
(15 marks), Range of language (12 marks) and Accuracy (5 marks), as specified in the
criteria below. The maximum mark is 32. The student is expected to produce
approximately 150 words over the whole question. The number of words is approximate
and you must mark all work produced by the student.
Content
An excellent response which is fully relevant and detailed,

5 13-15 conveying a lot of information. Communication is clear with
little or no ambiguity. Opinions are expressed and justified.
A very good response which is almost always relevant and

which conveys a lot of information. Communication is
4 10-12
mostly clear but there are a few ambiguities. Opinions are
expressed and justified.
A good response which is generally relevant with quite a lot

of information conveyed. Communication is usually clear
3 7-9
but there are some ambiguities. Opinions are expressed
and may be justified.
A reasonable response with some relevant information

conveyed. Communication is sometimes clear but there
2 4-6
may be instances where messages break down. An opinion
is expressed.
A basic response which conveys a limited amount of

relevant information. Communication may not be clear and
1 1-3
there are instances where messages break down. An
opinion may be expressed.
The content does not meet the standard required for Level
0 0
1 at this tier.
Notes
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There may be some imbalance in the coverage of the two compulsory bullet points but,
provided at least some coverage of both bullet points is evident, students will have access
to full marks where the other criteria are met.
Range of language
Very good variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures.

More complex sentences are handled with confidence,
4 10-12
producing a fluent piece of coherent writing. The style and
register are appropriate.
Good variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures.

More complex sentences are regularly attempted and are
3 7-9 mostly successful, producing a mainly fluent piece of
coherent writing with occasional lapses. The style and
register are appropriate
Some variety of appropriate vocabulary and structures.

Longer sentences are attempted, using appropriate linking
2 4-6
words, often successfully. The style and register may not
always be appropriate.
Little variety of appropriate vocabulary. Structures are likely

1 1–3 to be short and simple. Little or no awareness of style and
register.
The range of language produced does not meet the

0 0
standard required for Level 1 at this tier.
Notes
A mark of zero for Content automatically results in a mark of zero for Range of language.
Apart from that, the Content mark does not limit the mark for Range of language.
Accuracy
Accurate, although there may be a few errors especially in

5 5 attempts at more complex structures. Verbs and tense
formations are secure.
Generally accurate. Some minor errors. Occasional major

4 4 errors, usually in attempts at more complex structures.
Verbs and tense formations are nearly always correct.
Reasonably accurate. There are likely to be minor errors

3 3 and there may be some major errors, not only in complex
structures. Verb and tense formations are usually correct.
More accurate than inaccurate. The intended meaning is

2 2 generally clear. Verb and tense formations are sometimes
correct.
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There may be major errors and frequent minor ones, and
1 1 the intended meaning is not always clear. There is only
limited success with verb and tense formations.
The accuracy does not meet the standard required for Level
0 0
1 at this tier.
Notes
(a) A major error is one which seriously affects communication.
(b) A mark of zero for Content automatically results in a mark of zero for Accuracy.
Apart from that, the Content mark does not limit the mark for Accuracy.
The following indicative content is an example of the response that students may give to
this question. It demonstrates a balanced coverage of the compulsory bullet points.
This is a possible response (indicative content):
Je ne peux pas vivre sans mon téléphone portable. Je l’utilise tout le temps pour
télécharger et écouter de la musique. J’ai aussi plein de jeux sur ma tablette que j’adore.
Avec mon portable et ma tablette je peux envoyer des messages et des images tout le
temps à mes amis. Je regarde souvent la télévision. Nous avons la télé par satellite et je
regarde n’importe quoi. En général la télé en Angleterre est de bonne qualité mais
quelquefois il y a trop de télé-réalité. C’est ridicule. Le week-end dernier c’était
l’anniversaire de mon ami et il a invité 10 amis chez lui. Nous sommes arrivés vers 20h30
et nous avons commandé des pizzas et regardé un film d’action à la télé. J’ai beaucoup
aimé le film et la soirée était excellente. Le dimanche mes grandsparents sont venus chez
moi et ils m’ont donné de l’argent de poche. Le week-end était super !! (153 words)
[32]
Q12.
Accept Reject Mark
1 (Useful) to call parents if late/if there is an

1
emergency
2 (To) download games 1
3 Use it as alarm/to wake up (on time) 1
Q13.
Accept Marks
(a) G 1
(b) E 1
(c) D 1
(d) C 1
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(e) B 1
Q15.
Accept Mark
1 G 1
2 H 1
3 E 1
4 A 1
[4]
Q16.
Accept Mark
1 B F 1+1
2 A H 1+1
3 E G 1+1
[6]
Q18.
Accept Mark
1 G 1
2 A 1
3 C 1
4 D 1
[4]
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Examiner reports
Q1.
This section proved challenging, particularly questions 1 and 2. Although the main issue
stemmed from the phrase sans limite, the lexical item texto was not commonly known. In
question 2, un jeu was also not widely recognised. In some cases, the additional details in
students' answers made the key idea ambiguous. Such answers were rejected. Students
should be reminded to avoid offering alternatives or additional information in their
answers.
Q2.
For general marking of this question please refer to the Examiners Report.
Q3.
For general marking of this question please refer to the Examiners Report.
Q4.
Here there were many high scores, and nearly all students (91.4%) gained at least three
of the four available marks.
Q5.
For this question, there are 5 marks for Conveying key messages and 5 marks for
Application of grammatical knowledge of language and structures. Given that the level of
demand of the messages was aimed at covering grades 1 to 5, the question differentiated
well, with all students able to score some marks.
Village was often translated as

I live in a village.
‘ville’.
In my house there are six bedrooms Some students wrongly translated

and a garage. ‘six’.
At the weekend I play on my

Computer was not always known.
computer.
Misspellings of ‘poisson’ that

created a different meaning were
I adore fish because it is healthy. not accepted e.g. ‘poison’.
‘Healthy’ was not widely known and
often translated as ‘santé’
The perfect tense ‘j’ai fait’ was not

always well produced.
Yesterday I did a lot of homework.
‘beaucoup de’ was also not widely
known
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Minor errors did not prevent award of marks for conveying key messages provided they
were communicated. Because of this, when awarding marks for application of
grammatical knowledge of language and structures, inaccurate language was considered.
For example, language such as ‘in my house, at the weekend, on my computer,
yesterday’ were often either incorrect or wrongly spelled, and this influenced the marks
awarded for application of grammatical knowledge and structures.
Advice to students
• Practise high frequency words and phrases.
• Check carefully that all aspects of the translation have been addressed accurately,
particularly the little words as mentioned above.
Q6.
For this question, there are 6 marks for Conveying key messages and 6 marks for
Application of grammatical knowledge of language and structures. Given that the level of
demand of the messages was aimed at covering grades 4 to 9, the question differentiated
well, with all students able to score some marks.
Key message Main issues
L’année samedi
Last Saturday
dimanche
J’ai fais
I did my homework Je faisais
Je faire
Du recycle
And some recycling Du recyclement
Du recyclé
Depuis, après for puis / ensuite

Then I spent the afternoon je suis allé, je suis passé, j’ai
dépensé
In the countryside with my A la campange

grandmother au / dans le paysage
We ate Nous mangé
In a small cafe
J’ai perdu
I forgot my mobile
je n’ai / avais pas.
‘so’ was widely unknown

So it was
‘a bit’ was widely unknown
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Next weekend
centre de / les loisirs

I would like to go to the sports
sports centre
centre
au gymnase
‘as’ not well accomplished. Frequent

use of ‘comme’ Idea of ‘stay’ not
As I want to stay fit.
always accomplished. ‘Rester sain’
rather than ‘en forme’

Minor errors did not prevent award of marks for conveying key messages provided they
were communicated. Because of this, when awarding marks for application of
grammatical knowledge of language and structures, inaccurate language was considered.
For example, language such as ‘j’ai fait, du recyclage, puis / ensuite, grand’mère, nous
avons mangé, dans un petit café, donc c’était’ were often either incorrect, omitted or
wrongly spelled, and this influenced marks awarded for application of grammatical
knowledge and structures.
Advice to students
• Practise high frequency words and phrases, especially connectives and
prepositions.
• Check carefully that all aspects of the translation have been addressed accurately,
particularly the little words.
Q13.
Lower Tier
Students did better than expected in this first overlap question, with high marks in three of
the five parts. Less than half gained the mark in parts (c) and (e). A study of wrong
answers did not indicate clearly why this had occurred, in that chosen responses had no
obvious justification in the texts.
Higher Tier
This third overlap question was also well answered at this tier. It was common to find
responses to all five parts being correct.
Q15.
Students found this section difficult. part 1 was done well by the majority of students as
the words piscine and natation are usually well known. Part 2 was the least well-answered
question in this section and in the paper, with just over two-thirds of students not gaining a
mark. Those who scored were able to identify the meaning of the word boutique, but that
also misled many into choosing answer C. Students should be reminded to always listen
to the whole utterance before making a judgement. In this instance, the clues parking
gratuit and sept jours sur sept may have helped them realise that the advertisement could
not have been about a product. Parts 3 and 4 were better attempted but the necessity to
listen to the whole utterance applies once again here.
Q16.
This section discriminated well. Few students gained both marks available for each
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question, whereas approximately half gained one mark in each question. The main items
of vocabulary which caused problems appeared to be spectacle, carte and garer. Those
who did not gain a second mark in parts 2 and 3 were unable to identify H and G
respectively as the correct answer.
Q18.
This question discriminated well and was an overlap question. Just under three-quarters
of students answered parts 1 and 4 correctly. Part 2 and 3 proved to be the most
challenging. Acteur in part 2 led the majority of those who did not score to select C as
their answer. Part 3 was one the least well-answered questions in the paper with almost
two thirds of students not gaining a mark. Vedettes was not well-known.
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Notes
Q1.
1 F1 Votre fils ou votre fille veut un portable ? Notre contrat est parfait pour les
enfants.
2 F1 En plus de surfer sur internet et écouter sa musique, il est aussi possible

d'envoyer des textos sans limite.
2 M1 Et chaque semaine, un nouveau jeu éducatif à télécharger.
Q2.
Teacher’s Notes
Theme: Identity and culture
Topic: Technology in everyday life
The maximum time for this part of the test is two minutes but may well be less than that
for some candidates.
Candidates may use any notes they have made during the preparation time.
You begin the conversation by asking the candidate the first question ‘Qu’est-ce qu’il y a
sur la photo ?’ You then ask the remaining four questions in order. No supplementary
questions must be asked. You may paraphrase the questions provided the same meaning
is maintained, and you may repeat or paraphrase a question that the candidate does not
understand. You should allow the candidates to develop their responses as well as they
are able. However, do not go over the maximum time of two minutes for the questions and
answers on the Photo card.

• Ton portable est important pour toi ? ... Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
• Qu’est-ce que tu as acheté en ligne récemment ?
• Qu’est-ce que tu fais avec ton ordinateur ?
• Tu aimes utiliser les réseaux sociaux ? ... Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
General Conversation
The questions on the Photo card are followed by a General Conversation. The first part of
this conversation should be on the candidate’s nominated Theme and the second part on
the remaining Theme from the ones listed below. The total time of the General
Conversation should be between three and five minutes and a similar amount of time
should be spent on each Theme.
Themes for the General Conversation
• Local, national, international and global areas of interest

• Current and future study and employment
Remember
It is a requirement for the candidate to ask you at least one question during the General
Conversation; this can happen at any time during this section of the test. If, towards the
end of the General Conversation, the candidate has not asked you a question, you must
prompt this by asking the candidate in French, ‘Is there anything you want to ask me?’.
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Q3.
Teacher’s Notes
Topic: Technology in everyday life
The maximum time for this part of the test is three minutes but may well be less than that
sur la photo ?’ You then ask the remaining four questions in order. No supplementary
questions must be asked. You may paraphrase the questions provided the same meaning
is maintained, and you may repeat or paraphrase a question that the candidate does not
understand. You should allow the candidates to develop their responses as well as they
are able. However, do not go over the maximum time of three minutes for the questions
and answers on the Photo card.

• Comment as-tu utilisé ton portable récemment ?
• A ton avis, l’Internet peut ȇtre dangereux ? ... Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
• Quels sont les avantages des réseaux sociaux ?
• Est-ce que tu vas utiliser la technologie ce soir ? ... Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
Conversation should be between five and seven minutes and a similar amount of time

Remember
Q7.
Topic: Technology in everyday life.
The maximum time for this part of the test is two minutes but may well be less than that
sur la photo ?’ You then ask the remaining four questions in order. You may paraphrase
the questions provided the same meaning is maintained, and you may repeat or
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paraphrase a question that the candidate does not understand. You should allow the
candidates to develop their responses as well as they are able. However, do not go over
the maximum time of two minutes for the questions and answers on the Photo card.
• Comment est-ce que tu restes en contact avec tes amis ?
• Comment as-tu utilisé la technologie la semaine dernière ?
• Quels sont les avantages d’Internet ?
• Tu préfères les portables ou les tablettes ?
Conversation should be between three and five minutes and a similar amount of time
Remember
prompt this by asking the candidate in French, ‘Is there anything you want to ask me?’
Q8.
You must begin the role-play by using the introductory text below.
Introductory text: Tu parles de la technologie et des réseaux sociaux avec ton ami(e).
Moi, je suis ton ami(e).
1 Ask the candidate how they used technology last week. (Elicit two details).
Quelle technologie as-tu utilisée la semaine dernière ?
2 Allow the candidate to give two details about how he / she used technology last
week.
Ask the candidate what he / she thinks is the best mobile phone and why.
A ton avis qu’est-ce que c’est le meilleur portable ? Pourquoi ?
3 Allow the candidate to say which phone is the best and why
Ask the candidate about the disadvantages of using social media. (Elicit two
details).
Quels sont les désavantages des réseaux sociaux ?
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4 Allow the candidate to give two details about the disadvantages of social media.
! Ask the candidate for how often he / she uses social media per week.
Combien de fois par semaine utilises-tu les réseaux sociaux ?
5 Allow the candidate to say how often he / she uses social media per week.
Ça me semble bien
? Allow the candidate to ask you a question about a new mobile phone.
Give an appropriate answer
Q9.
Topic: Technology in everyday life.
The maximum time for this part of the test is three minutes but may well be less than that
sur la photo ?’ You then ask the remaining four questions in order. You may paraphrase
the questions provided the same meaning is maintained, and you may repeat or
paraphrase a question that the candidate does not understand. You should allow the
candidates to develop their responses as well as they are able. However, do not go over
the maximum time of three minutes for the questions and answers on the Photo card.
• Est-ce que les portables sont nécessaires ? Pourquoi / pourquoi pas ?
• Comment as-tu utilisé la technologie pendant un récent voyage?
• Quels sont les dangers des réseaux sociaux ?
• Tu voudrais acheter quel nouvel appareil à l’avenir ? Pourquoi ?
Conversation should be between five and seven minutes and a similar amount of time
Remember
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Q12.
1 F2 Un portable est utile pour appeler ses parents si on est en retard ou en cas
d’urgence.
2 M3 Pour éviter l’ennui, on a la possibilité de télécharger des jeux, comme ça on

peut passer du temps d’une façon agréable quand on a un peu de temps libre.
3 F1 Le matin, il y a de plus en plus de jeunes qui utilisent leur portable comme

réveil pour se lever toujours à l’heure.
Q15.
1 M1 Venez apprendre à nager dans notre nouvelle piscine. Réservez votre cours
de natation en ligne.
2 F2 Toutes nos boutiques sont ouvertes sept jours sur sept. Parking gratuit pour
tous.
3 F1 Vous cherchez l’amour ? Vous voulez rencontrer votre partenaire idéal ? C’est
ici que votre nouvelle vie commence.
4 F2 Pas de limite de bagages sur nos vols ! Achetez votre billet tout de suite !
Q16.
1 F2 A quelle heure doit-on partir le dernier jour ? Est-ce que le spectacle est le
même tous les soirs ?
2 M2 Je suis désolé mais je ne pense pas arriver avant minuit à cause de la

circulation. Nous avons oublié notre carte. Quelle est donc la meilleure route à
prendre pour arriver chez vous ?
3 M1 Ma femme voudrait savoir si les repas ont une option végétarienne. Nous
espérons louer une voiture et la garer à l’hôtel. Avez-vous encore de la
place ?
Q18.
1 F2 Quand je ne sais pas quoi manger le soir, ça me donne des idées de ce que je
peux préparer à la maison.
2 M1 J'y trouve toutes sortes d'informations utiles comme l'histoire, les acteurs et
les opinions des gens qui l'ont vu. Ça m'aide à décider si, oui ou non, je vais
aller le voir au cinè.
3 F1 Je peux tout savoir sur la vie de mes vedettes préférés : où elles sont, les
vêtements qu'elles portent, avec qui elles sortent.
4 M2 Pour les fans comme moi c'est pratique. On peut voir les résultats de son
équipe préféré même quand on ne peut pas la voir jouer au stade.
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Time: 187 min.

Marks: 307 marks

Complete the sentences in English.

1 This mobile phone contract is designed for

2 The user can go online, listen to music and ...

3 Each week, the user can download

Candidate’s Photo card

• Look at the photo during the preparation period.

• Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?

Candidate’s Photo card

• Look at the photo during the preparation period.

• Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?

Read this advertisement for a new smartphone app, Le Contrôle Smart.

Which four statements about the app are true?

Write the correct letters in the boxes.

A The app works only in France.

B It can be used without an internet connection.

C You can check if you are wasting energy.

D The app is voice-activated.

E You cannot control your security system.

F You can switch your lights on and off.

G You can control your central heating.

H You can have a free trial of the app.

In my house there are six bedrooms and a garage.

At the weekend I play on my computer.

I adore fish because it is healthy.

Yesterday I did a lot of homework.

Last Saturday I did my homework and some recycling. Then I

Candidate’s Photo card

• Look at the photo during the preparation period.

• Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?

You should address your friend as tu.

When you see this – ? – you will have to ask a question.

Tu parles de la technologie et des réseaux sociaux avec ton ami(e) français(e).

• Usage de technologie – la semaine dernière (deux détails).

Candidate’s Photo card

• Look at the photo during the preparation period.

• Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?

Choose an application which would suit the following people.

Write the correct letter in the box.

1 Someone who likes studying languages.

2 Someone who wants to avoid waste.

3 Someone who enjoys listening to music.

• l’importance de la technologie et des médias dans votre vie

La technologie ne m’intéresse pas. Je préfère bavarder avec

Quand je reçois un petit mot de mon ami suisse, je lui

J’adore mon portable. Je n’appelle jamais personne mais

Pour le succès de mon entreprise, il est essentiel d’aller voir

Je ne suis pas pour les textos. Si je dois contacter un de mes

Je passe la journée devant un écran. Alors, pour discuter

Pour communiquer avec ma famille en Corse, j’utilise un site

Who prefers the following?

Write the correct letter in each box.

(a) Using social networking

(b) Making phone calls

(d) Sending texts

(e) Writing letters