CSEC French Paper 2 May/June 2022 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

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.

You leave a note for your fruit and vegetable vendor stating one item you would like to have. What does your note say?

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.

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?

You send a card extending birthday greetings to a particular relative. What do you write?

Your friend sends you an email thanking you for a gift on a special occasion. What does the message say?

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?

You are going to be late returning home from school. Write a note to your mother explaining why you will be late.

Your house guest leaves you a note asking for directions to a specific location. What does the note say?

You send a note to a new student inviting him/her to go out. What do you write?

Your parents propose an activity for the weekend. Write a note expressing your disagreement and suggesting an alternative.

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 WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

You have just returned from an exchange visit to Martinique. Write to your brother who is studying in Montréal to tell him about your experience.

Details about your trip (departure from your country, arrival in Martinique)
Details about your host and his/her family
An amusing or embarrassing incident during your stay
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.)

Details about your trip (departure from your country, arrival in Martinique)

Details about your host and his/her family

An amusing or embarrassing incident during your stay

Why you would recommend a similar exchange to your friends

Use 80–100 words to complete the dialogue between you and the interviewer, by giving your responses in FRENCH.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

Greetings, introductions and reason for the interview
Apology and reason for your late arrival
Why you would be the best candidate for the training course
How you expect to benefit from the activity
Questions for the interviewer

Interviewer: Bonjour. Je suis l'Attaché Culturel de l'ambassade de France, Giselle Legenre. Vous êtes ...?

Vous:

Interviewer: Votre interview pour ce stage était à neuf heures et il est maintenant dix heures et demie! Pourquoi êtes-vous en retard?

Vous:

Interviewer: Oh là là! D'accord. On va passer à l'interview étant donné que c'était une situation extraordinaire.

Vous:

Interviewer: Il 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:

Interviewer: Ah, c'est bon. Le stage comprend plusieurs classes et ateliers pendant la journée. Ça ne vous gêne pas?

Vous:

Interviewer: Oui, je vois. Et vous devez passer deux semaines avec une famille locale. Ça ira pour vous?

Vous:

Interviewer: Et comment espérez-vous profiter du stage?

Vous:

Interviewer: Deux bénéfices excellents! Mais comment pensez-vous passer vos week-ends et jours de congé?

Vous:

Interviewer: Avez-vous des questions pour moi?

Vous:

Interviewer: Le stage commencera le 10 juillet et durera deux mois.

Vous:

Interviewer: On vous contactera la semaine prochaine avec les résultats de cet interview. Au revoir, jeune homme/jeune fille.

Vous: Au revoir, Madame.

CSEC French Paper 2 May/June 2022 Questions

Question 1 (30 marks)

Question 2 (24 marks)

Question 3 (20 marks)