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AP French contemporary life test for AP French (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: The AP French Contemporary Life theme covers education, careers, leisure, travel, holidays and traditions. This AP French test on contemporary life has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: vocabulary, school and places and compare and contrast. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks vocabulary, comparisons, past tenses and short writing on the Contemporary Life theme. Work alone without notes. The total is 20 points, and the suggested time is 45 minutes.

Level: AP French Language and Culture · Standards: AP French Language and Culture (College Board CED), Theme: Contemporary Life

Time: 45 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Vocabulary (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. an internship (1 point)
  2. a scholarship (1 point)

Question 2 School and places (2 points)

Complete each sentence.

  1. Elle habite ___ Canada depuis deux ans. (1 point)
  2. Mon grand frère est ___ à l’université de Genève. (1 point)

Question 3 Compare and contrast (2 points)

Complete each sentence.

  1. Mon frère aime le ski, ___ je préfère la plage. (1 point)
  2. Ce train est ___ rapide que l’autre. (less) (1 point)

Question 4 Past tenses (2 points)

Write the correct forms.

  1. Hier, nous (aller) au musée parce qu’il (pleuvoir). (1 point)
  2. Quand je (arriver), mes amis (être) déjà à table. (1 point)

Question 5 Subjunctive (2 points)

Write the correct form.

  1. Il faut que tu (faire) une demande de bourse avant mai. (1 point)
  2. Je ne pense pas que ce stage (être) payé. (1 point)

Question 6 Reading (4 points)

Read the poster, then answer.

Poster: neighborhood party on the market square in Nantes, Saturday June 21, concert at 16:00, shared meal at 18:00, dance at 21:00, free entryFête du quartierPlace du Marché, Nantes · samedi 21 juin16 h : concert des jeunes musiciens18 h : repas partagé21 h : bal en plein airEntrée libre
Invented poster.
  1. On which day does the party take place? (1 point)
  2. What happens at 18:00? (1 point)
  3. Is there an entry fee? (1 point)
  4. Write one French sentence inviting a friend. (1 point)

Question 7 English to French (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. She passed her exam. (1 point)
  2. In France, people celebrate on July 14. (1 point)
  3. Many students work part-time. (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write four French sentences describing a holiday tradition that matters to you. Include one comparison with a francophone tradition.

See the AP French Contemporary Life test answer key with scoring

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