Theme 1.2: Technology in Everyday Life - Listening Comprehension - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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FR.L2 Theme 1.2: Technology in Everyday Life - Listening Comprehension

AQA 8652 · Calculators not allowed · about 30 minutes
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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Accents have been omitted for printable compatibility; write accents correctly in your answers where required. Listen to each short transcript printed below and answer the questions that follow. Write full sentences in English where requested. You have about 30 minutes.
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Transcript 1: Two friends texting about apps. Clara: "J'utilise une application pour organiser mes devoirs, c'est tres utile." Malik: "Moi, j'ai telecharge une appli pour apprendre des langues, mais je passe trop de temps dessus."
Listen: Identify which app each person mentions in Transcript 1.
(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)
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Transcript 2: A short exchange about social media. Amelie: "A mon avis, Instagram est bien pour partager des photos, mais parfois c'est moins sur que d'autres reseaux." Yusuf: "Je pense que c'est plus rapide pour suivre des infos."
Listen: Which two opinions about Instagram are given in Transcript 2? Write each opinion in English.
(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)
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Transcript 3: Conversation about online shopping. Oliwia: "Je prefere acheter en ligne parce que c'est plus rapide et il y a plus de choix." Callum: "Mais les retours peuvent etre difficiles, et parfois ce n'est pas sur."
Listen: Choose the correct options. Which TWO reasons does Oliwia give for preferring online shopping? A: cheaper prices B: more choice C: more privacy D: faster
(Total for Question 3 is 2 marks)
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Transcript 4: Family talk about screen time. Priya: "Mon frere joue aux jeux video trois heures par soir." Erin: "C'est trop, il devrait faire moins d'ecran pendant la semaine."
Listen: Complete the French sentence with one word from Transcript 4. "Mon frere joue aux jeux video ___ heures par soir."
(Total for Question 4 is 1 mark)
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Transcript 5: Two friends on safety online. Noah: "Selon moi, il faut utiliser des mots de passe differents et activer la verification en deux etapes." Amelia: "Oui, et ne jamais partager ses details bancaires sur un message."
Listen: Match the speaker to the safety advice they give. Options: 1 = use different passwords and enable two-step verification, 2 = never share bank details in a message. Who says 1? Who says 2?
(Total for Question 5 is 2 marks)
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Transcript 6 (radio-style monologue, higher): Presenting a short piece about video games and study. Presenter: "Aujourd'hui nous parlons des jeux video et des jeunes. Beaucoup pensent que les jeux sont une bonne maniere de se detendre apres le college, mais certains enseignants disent que c'est moins bon pour la concentration. Par exemple, Lucas joue deux heures par soir et dit que ses notes ont baisse l'annee derniere. Il essaie maintenant de limiter son temps d'ecran a quarante-cinq minutes par soir et de faire ses devoirs avant de jouer."
(a)What is the general topic the presenter says they are discussing?(2)
(b)According to the presenter, why do many people think games are good?(2)
(c)Which group does the presenter say disagree and why?(2)
(d)How many hours per evening does Lucas play, according to the presenter?(1)
(e)What effect on his school work does Lucas report?(2)
(f)What two changes does Lucas now try to make? Give both points.(4)
(Total for Question 6 is 13 marks)
Mark scheme · FR.L2 Theme 1.2: Technology in Everyday Life - Listening Comprehension

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