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AP French conversation test answer key with scoring for AP French (free PDF download)

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The questions are on the AP French Conversation test. Take it under real conditions before reading the answer key.

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 scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 9 questions of the AP French test on conversation, from register to mini conversation, with the equivalent answers to accept.

Answer key and scoring guide of the AP French test on AP French conversation. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.

Use this key to score the test. For the final question, credit communication and register first, then fillers and accuracy of the French.

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

AP French conversation: answers and scoring

Question 1 Register (2 points)

a. tu. b. vous.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 2 Fillers (2 points)

a. Eh bien, / Alors, b. Pourriez-vous répéter ? (or Tu peux répéter ?)

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 3 Translate (2 points)

a. À vrai dire, je préfère la plage. b. Par exemple, je nage tous les jours.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 4 Turn structure (2 points)

a. react, answer, detail, question back. b. about 40 to 55 words.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 5 Outline (2 points)

a. vous. b. Model: Pourriez-vous me dire quand nous partons ?

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 6 Circumlocution (2 points)

Model: C’est un grand appareil où on garde les aliments au froid.

Scoring: 1 point for meaning, 1 point for correct French; English word, 0.

Question 7 Correct (2 points)

a. Madame, pourriez-vous m’aider ? b. Je veux parler français.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 8 Extend (2 points)

Model: Oui, j’aime voyager, par exemple, l’été dernier, j’ai visité Dakar. Et vous, aimez-vous voyager ?

Scoring: 1 point for the detail, 1 for the question.

Question 9 Mini conversation (4 points)

Model: Eh bien, cet été, je vais chez ma cousine à Fort-de-France. En fait, on va faire de la plongée et visiter la forêt. Mais avant, je travaille en juin. Et toi, qu’est-ce que tu as prévu ?

Scoring: 1 point for answering, 1 for detail and connector, 1 for filler and tu, 1 for accuracy.

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