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AP French conversation test for AP French (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: The AP simulated conversation is a recorded exchange in which you read an outline, then respond to five spoken turns, about 20 seconds each. This AP French test on conversation has 9 questions worth 20 points, to do in 35 minutes: register, fillers and translate. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks the strategies for the simulated conversation: register, fillers, turn structure and recovery. Prepare each script in writing, aloud if possible. Total: 20 points.

Level: AP French Language and Culture · Standards: AP French Language and Culture (College Board CED), Interpersonal Speaking

Time: 35 minutes · 9 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 Register (2 points)

Choose tu or vous for each situation.

  1. Talking to your friend Kéven. (1 point)
  2. Talking to a camp director. (1 point)

Question 2 Fillers (2 points)

Write a French filler to start an answer, and a French phrase to ask someone to repeat.

  1. Start. (1 point)
  2. Repeat. (1 point)

Question 3 Translate (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. To tell the truth, I prefer the beach. (1 point)
  2. For example, I swim every day. (1 point)

Question 4 Turn structure (2 points)

Answer in English.

  1. List the four parts of a strong turn. (1 point)
  2. About how many words fit in 20 seconds? (1 point)

Question 5 Outline (2 points)

Printed outline: conversation with a teacher about a school trip to Québec, register vousVous parlez avec Mme Roy, professeure.Thème : le voyage scolaire à Québec.Registre : vous.
Printed outline.
  1. Which pronoun must you use? (1 point)
  2. Write one polite question to ask Mme Roy. (1 point)

Question 6 Circumlocution (2 points)

Describe in French, without the English word: a refrigerator. Write one sentence. (2 points)

Question 7 Correct (2 points)

Correct each sentence.

  1. Madame, tu peux m’aider ? (1 point)
  2. Je veut parler français. (1 point)

Question 8 Extend (2 points)

Develop this reply with a detail and a question: Oui, j’aime voyager. Write two sentences. (2 points)

Question 9 Mini conversation (4 points)

A friend named Lina asks: Qu’est-ce que tu fais pendant les vacances ? Write a 40 to 50 word spoken reply with a filler, a detail, a connector and a question back. Use tu.

(4 points)

See the AP French Conversation test answer key with scoring

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