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French environment vocabulary test for French 3 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: To talk about the environment in French, combine ecology vocabulary such as les déchets, le tri and le réchauffement climatique with il faut que. This French 3 test on French environment vocabulary has 9 questions worth 20 points, to do in 40 minutes: vocabulary, subjunctive forms and complete the sentences. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test covers ecology vocabulary and the subjunctive after il faut que. Write the answers in French unless told otherwise. The test is worth twenty points, and no notes are allowed.

Level: French 3 (high school, ACTFL Intermediate Low) · Standards: ACTFL Intermediate Low, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational, WL 2.1 Cultural Practices

Time: 40 minutes · 9 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Vocabulary (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. waste (trash) (1 point)
  2. solar energy (1 point)

Question 2 Subjunctive forms (2 points)

Write the subjunctive form.

  1. que je (faire) (1 point)
  2. que nous (recycler) (1 point)

Question 3 Complete the sentences (2 points)

Complete with the subjunctive.

  1. Il faut que tu ___ (trier) le papier. (1 point)
  2. Il faut qu’ils ___ (aller) au centre de recyclage. (1 point)

Question 4 Rewrite with il faut que (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence with il faut que and the subject in parentheses.

  1. Il faut éteindre la lumière. (nous) (1 point)
  2. Il faut prendre le bus. (vous) (1 point)

Question 5 Correct the mistakes (2 points)

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. Il faut que je trier mes déchets. (1 point)
  2. Il faut que nous allons au parc. (1 point)

Question 6 Reading: a clean-up at the lake (4 points)

Autour du lac d’Annecy, une association organise un nettoyage chaque printemps. Jules, un lycéen, explique : « Il faut que nous ramassions les déchets avant l’été, parce que les touristes arrivent. » Sa sœur Lila apporte des gants et des sacs. À midi, tout le monde mange dans le parc et trie ses emballages dans trois poubelles.

  1. Où se passe le nettoyage ? (1 point)
  2. Pourquoi faut-il ramasser les déchets avant l’été ? (1 point)
  3. Qu’est-ce que Lila apporte ? (1 point)
  4. Combien de poubelles y a-t-il à midi ? (1 point)

Question 7 Look at the pictures (2 points)

Two pictures: a tap with water running and a lamp that is on1. un robinet ouvert2. une lampe allumée
Two situations at school.

Write one sentence for each picture, starting with Il faut que nous… and using a verb that fixes the problem.

  1. Picture 1 (1 point)
  2. Picture 2 (1 point)

Question 8 Translation (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. We must not waste water. (1 point)
  2. She must have a reusable bottle. (1 point)

Question 9 Short writing (2 points)

Write two French sentences about what students must do to protect the environment at school. Use il faut que in each sentence, with a different subject. (1 point per sentence)

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