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GCSE
FRENCH
Higher Tier Paper 1 Listening
H
Tuesday 14 May 2019 Morning Time allowed: 45 minutes approximately
(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test)
You will need no other materials.
• The pauses are pre-recorded for this test.
For Examiner’s Use
Instructions
Question Mark
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 1–3
• Do not open this book until you are told to do so. 4–6
This is what you should do for each item. 7–8
• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the
instructions and questions. 9–13
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again. 14–16
• Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions.
17–19
• When the next question is about to start you will hear a bleep like this (*).
• You may write at any time during the test. 20–21
• In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in
22–26
French.
• You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the 27–28
box around each page or on blank pages. 29
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give.
• Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test. 30–31
• You now have five minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes 32–35
during this time. You may open your answer book now.
• The test starts now. TOTAL
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. The maximum mark for this paper is 50.
• You must not use a dictionary.

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Questions and answers in English.

Ideal partners

On a French reality TV programme about dating, you hear these contestants describe
their ideal partners.

What is the most important thing for each person when choosing an ideal partner?

Write the correct letter in the box.

A Common interests

B Personality

C Physical appearance

D Qualifications

E Sense of style

0 1 [1 mark]

0 2 [1 mark]

0 3 [1 mark]

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Helping the homeless box

On Swiss TV, you hear this report about a town helping the homeless.

Choose the correct answer and write the letter in the box.

0 4 In this town, the homeless can stay one night in …

A a sports hall.

B a youth hostel.

C the town hall. [1 mark]

0 5 The first thing many homeless people do there is …

A eat a free meal.

B have a shower.

C contact their family. [1 mark]

0 6 In the morning, they …

A have a lie in.

B help with cleaning.

C leave early. [1 mark]

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Mobile phones box

On Swiss radio, you hear people discussing mobile phones.

What do they find annoying about them? Complete the sentences in English.

Answer both parts of question 7.

0 7 . 1 This woman finds it annoying that some people …

[1 mark]

0 7 . 2 This man hates it when some people …

[1 mark]

Answer both parts of question 8.

0 8 . 1 This woman thinks it’s disgusting that some people …

[1 mark]

0 8 . 2 This man finds it frustrating that he cannot …

[1 mark]

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A holiday in Marrakech box

Listen to this vlog from a Belgian tourist who has recently visited Marrakech.

What is his opinion of the following aspects of his holiday?

For a positive opinion, write P.

For a negative opinion, write N.

For a positive and negative opinion, write P+N.

0 9 The flight [1 mark]

1 0 The apartment owner [1 mark]

1 1 The bedroom [1 mark]

1 2 The guided tour [1 mark]

1 3 The local markets [1 mark]

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Eating out box

On a French website, you find these interviews of people who are reviewing a
restaurant.

What problem did they have whilst at the restaurant? What was the reason?

Complete the boxes in English.

1 4
Problem Reason

[2 marks]

1 5
Problem Reason

[2 marks]

1 6
Problem Reason

[2 marks]
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Jobs box

Whilst on the train in Quebec, you hear these people talking about their jobs.

What is one positive and one negative aspect of each person's job?

Write the letters in the boxes.

A The boss

B The opportunities for promotion

C The colleagues

D The holidays

E The job security

F The salary

G The working hours

H The workplace

1 7
Positive aspect Negative aspect

[2 marks]

1 8
Positive aspect Negative aspect

[2 marks]

1 9
Positive aspect Negative aspect

[2 marks]

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A TV programme box

You find this vlog by a French girl who is talking about her favourite TV programme.

Choose two sentences that are true and write the correct letters in the boxes.

2 0

A She has always loved this programme.

B She enjoys several aspects of this programme.

C This is the only programme she watches on TV.

D She will not see the special episode tomorrow.

[2 marks]

2 1

A No other French TV show has produced as many episodes.

B The TV studio is open throughout the year.

C Tickets are given to the winners of a competition.

D You can meet the actors during the visit.

[2 marks]

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Shopping habits box

On French radio, you hear these people talking about their shopping preferences.

Which statements are correct?

Write A (if only statement A is correct)

B (if only statement B is correct)

A+B (if both statements A and B are correct)

Write the letter(s) in the box.

2 2 This French shopper …

A buys items online.

B reads online reviews.

[1 mark]

2 3 In shops, this person finds it hard to …

A get a shop assistant's advice.

B try things on.

[1 mark]

2 4 During the sales, this person’s daughter …

A spends more than she has budgeted for.

B buys items which are half price or less.

[1 mark]

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2 5 This person is put off shopping online because … box

A there is a delivery charge.

B there is a risk of fraud.

[1 mark]

2 6 This French shopper enjoys …

A buying branded items of clothing.

B copying the outfits worn by celebrities.

[1 mark]

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An Eco Club box

Your French partner school has posted a video on their website about their Eco Club.

Listen to one member talking about the club's actions.

Complete the sentences in English.

Answer all three parts of question 27.

2 7 . 1 Last year they

in the school garden.
[1 mark]

2 7 . 2 This year, in the canteen, they

for the whole meal.
[1 mark]

2 7 . 3 Next year, they

in the classrooms each evening after the lessons.
[1 mark]

Listen to the reaction from this pupil.

How does he feel about the actions of the club? Write the correct letter in the box.

2 8

A He is annoyed by them.

B He is supportive of them.

C He is worried about them. [1 mark]

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Questions and answers in French.

Une célébration

Dans un café en France, vous entendez une personne parler de sa fête préférée.

Choisissez la bonne réponse. Ecrivez la bonne lettre dans la case.

Répondez aux deux aspects de la question 29.

2 9 . 1 En ce moment, sa fête préférée c'est …

A la fête des mères.

B Noël.

C Pâques. [1 mark]

2 9 . 2 Elle préfère cette fête car elle …

A mange des choses sucrées.

B offre des cadeaux.

C reçoit une carte. [1 mark]

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L'apprentissage box

A la radio en Belgique, vous entendez un reportage sur l'apprentissage.

Complétez les phrases suivantes en français.

Répondez aux deux aspects de la question 30.

3 0 . 1 L'apprentissage est considéré comme …

[1 mark]

3 0 . 2 Un avantage c'est d'avoir …

[1 mark]

Répondez aux deux aspects de la question 31.

3 1 . 1 Le gouvernement a décidé qu'un apprenti recevra …

[1 mark]

3 1 . 2 Il y aura plus de débouchés pour un apprenti qui fera …

[1 mark]

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Au collège box

Vous entendez votre ami français parler de son collège.

Choisissez la bonne réponse. Ecrivez la bonne lettre dans la case.

3 2 Maintenant, il déteste la chimie à cause …

A des cours.

B des devoirs.

C des résultats. [1 mark]

3 3 Normalement, il passe l'heure du déjeuner …

A à la bibliothèque.

B au terrain de foot.

C dans une salle de classe. [1 mark]

3 4 Au collège, il voudrait changer …

A de directeur.

B d'emploi du temps.

C de règles. [1 mark]

3 5 L'aspect négatif du bus scolaire c'est …

A le chauffeur.

B l'horaire.

C le prix. [1 mark]

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