Examen blanc GCSE : Expression écrite (Higher) GCSE Mock Exam: Writing (Higher)

1 heure 15. 50 points. Traduction, 90 mots, 150 mots.

Writing paper, Higher tier. Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Total: 50 marks. Three questions: translation into French (10), a structured 90-word either/or task (15) and a 150-word either/or essay (25). Answer every question in French.

Traduisez un paragraphe anglais de plus de 50 mots en français.

Translate this passage into French: 'Last weekend I visited my grandparents, who live near the sea. On Saturday morning we walked along the beach, although the weather was cold. My grandmother prepared my favourite meal and we talked for hours. I think that family time is really important. Next month my cousins will come to England to stay with us.'

90 mots : Option 1 la vie scolaire ou Option 2 la santé. Passé, présent et futur obligatoires.

Write about 90 words in French. Choose ONE option. Option 1 · An email to your French friend about school life: a school trip you went on recently · what you do at school in your free time now · your plans after the exams. Option 2 · An article about health: the sport you did when you were younger · what you eat and what exercise you do now · how you will stay fit in the future.

150 mots avec opinion justifiée : Option 1 la technologie ou Option 2 l'environnement.

Write about 150 words in French. Choose ONE option. Give your opinion and justify it. Option 1 · New technology, a magazine article: the advantages and disadvantages of smartphones for young people · how technology will change our lives in the future. Option 2 · The environment in my area, an article for your town's website: the environmental problems in your area · what you and your town should do to protect the environment.