Bruce College, PRE French exam, Higher Level, 2021

Aural 2019

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Last Name

Section 1

You will now hear three speakers, Benjamin, Marine and Rémi talk about changing their passwords.

You will hear the material three thimes: first right through, then in three segments with pauses and finally right through again.

1. Benjamin: Why does Benjamin rarely change his passwords?

2. Marine: How frequently does Marine change her work password?

3. Rémi: What does Rémi find very difficult about passwords? (Two details)

Section 2

You will now hear an interview with Estelle Mossely, a female lightweight boxing champion (under 60 kilos).

You will hear the material three times, first right through, then in four segments with pauses and finally right through again.

1. Name the TWO activities that Estelle did before she took up boxing.

2 (i): What does Estelle sometimes feel like doing after a training session?

2 (ii) What did Estelle's father fear when she first took up boxing?

3. What things does Estelle say she is not allowed to have in her diet?

4. What did studying allow Estelle do do? (TWO details)

Section 3

You will now hear a conversation between two friends, Sophie and Christophe.

You will hear the material three times: first right through, then in three segments with pauses and finally right through again.

1 (i) Who, exactly, went on the trip with Christophe?

1 (ii) Describe where Christophe stayed.

2. What does Christophe say about security in the school?

3. Identify TWO countries that Christophe would like to visit.

Section 4

You will now hear two speakers, Laurent and Brigitte, who live in Dijon. Each speaks about the cost of living and what they would do if they got a 10 percent increase in salary.

1. Describe Laurent's situation at the end of each month.

2. Why does Laurent say his van is a problem? (TWO reasons)

3 (i) Why does Brigitte take the tram to work?

3 (ii) What is Brigitte's husband's job?

4. Name TWO things Brigitte and her husband could do if they earned 10% more.

Section 5

You will hear each of three news items twice.

1. Why is there a criminal investigation involving the rapper Booba?

2. What activity was the 16-yr-old engaged in when he had his accident?

3 (i) What was the occupation of this lottery winner?

3 (ii) How did he choose his winning numbers?