Theme 2.1/2.3: Where I Live and the Environment - Listening Comprehension - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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FR.L4 Theme 2.1/2.3: Where I Live and the Environment - Listening Comprehension

AQA 8652 · Calculators not allowed · about 30 minutes
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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Accents have been omitted from the French transcripts for print compatibility; write accents correctly if required in your answers. Listen (read) each short transcript and answer the questions in English. Write full sentences for short-answer questions where asked. Total time suggested: 30 minutes.
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Transcript A: Amelia describes her neighbourhood in a short spoken message to her penfriend, describing shops and transport in her town near Manchester.
Salut, je m'appelle Amelia. J'habite dans une petite ville pres de Manchester. Il y a un marche chaque samedi pres de la place et quelques cafes sympas. On a un supermarche et deux boulangeries, mais il n'y a pas de cinema. Le bus passe toutes les vingt minutes pour le centre-ville, et je prends souvent le velo parce que c'est plus tranquille que la route principale.
(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks)
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Transcript B: Short debate extract. Two speakers give short opinions about living in a city or in the countryside. Match the speaker to the opinion they express. Context: classroom debate about city versus countryside life.
(a)a) Prefers city life because there is always something to do, like festivals and restaurants.(1)
(b)b) Prefers the countryside because it is calmer.(1)
(c)c) Says there is less pollution outside the city.(1)
(d)d) Enjoys cultural events as a reason to live where they do.(1)
(Total for Question 2 is 4 marks)
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Transcript C: Short news-style item about a new local recycling scheme in a seaside town. Listen (read) and answer the short questions in English about the facts. Context: community radio bulletin in a coastal town called Stowe Bay.
(a)1) What colour bins will residents receive for plastic and paper?(1)
(b)2) How often will the green bin for organic waste be collected?(1)
(c)3) From which day will the new recycling scheme start?(1)
(d)4) Which local places will receive workshops to explain recycling?(1)
(e)5) Why does the item say recycling is important locally?(1)
(Total for Question 3 is 5 marks)
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Transcript D: Noah describes his flat and comments on local amenities in a voicemail to a cousin about moving out. Context: Noah explaining his flat in a university town.
Salut, c'est Noah. J'ai demenage dans un petit appartement pres du campus. Il y a deux chambres, une cuisine ouverte et une petite terrasse. Pres de la maison, il y a une pharmacie et un poste, mais il n'y a pas de parc. C'est pratique pour les cours, puisque la bibliotheque est a dix minutes a pied, mais parfois c'est bruyant le soir.
(Total for Question 4 is 3 marks)
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Transcript E: Priya talks about local environmental problems and a simple comparison between town and countryside air quality for a school presentation.
(a)1) Priya says there are many cars in the morning.(1)
(b)2) She says cyclists are always safe in her town.(1)
(c)3) She claims the countryside is worse for health.(1)
(d)4) She mentions a local campaign to plant trees.(1)
(e)5) She says they have stopped encouraging car-sharing.(1)
(Total for Question 5 is 5 marks)
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Transcript F: Short personal opinion. A teenager, Oliwia, tells a friend about changes she would like in her town's environment and transport.
Bonjour, c'est Oliwia. J'aimerais plus de pistes cyclables et moins de parking dans le centre. Si on plantait plus d'arbres, ce serait plus ombrage et il y aurait moins de bruit. Je prefererais aussi des bus moins chers pour reduire l'usage de la voiture.
(Total for Question 6 is 0 marks)
Mark scheme · FR.L4 Theme 2.1/2.3: Where I Live and the Environment - Listening Comprehension

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