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French francophonie test answer key with scoring for French B2 (free PDF download)

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

Quick answer: The Francophonie is both the community of French speakers and an international organization, the OIF, founded in 1970. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the French B2 test on Francophonie, from numbers and meals to short writing, with the equivalent answers to accept.

Answer key and scoring guide of the French B2 test on Francophonie. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.

Use these model answers and the scoring notes to mark the test. Award half points when a form is understandable but has an accent or agreement mistake, and keep the total at 20.

Level: French B2 (CEFR upper intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B2, Reading

Francophonie: answers and scoring

Question 1 Numbers and meals (3 points)

septante ; nonante ; courriel ; souper ; fin de semaine ; magasiner

Scoring: 0.5 point per correct word.

Question 2 Prepositions (2 points)

en ; au ; en ; à

Scoring: 0.5 point each.

Question 3 Definitions (2 points)

The OIF is the international organization of French-speaking states and governments. Law 101 is Québec’s charter that makes French the official language.

Scoring: 1 point each for a correct, clear definition.

Question 4 A shop sign (3 points)

Le français. Oui. Le mot français est écrit en grand et l’anglais en petit.

Scoring: 1 point per part.

Question 5 Reading (3 points)

Elle s’est installée à Québec pour son travail. Les mots « souper » et « courriel » la surprenaient. Elle a compris que le français québécois a son propre vocabulaire.

Scoring: 1 point per answer.

Question 6 Passive voice (3 points)

Le sommet est organisé par l’OIF. Le français est parlé au Sénégal. La loi a été votée par le gouvernement.

Scoring: 1 point each; agreement of the participle required.

Question 7 Connectors (2 points)

Bien que le français soit … ; Grâce à l’école …

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 8 Short writing (2 points)

Model: Une langue transmet une culture. Sans protection, elle peut reculer. Au Québec, la loi 101 aide le français à rester la langue commune.

Scoring: 1 point for content, 1 point for correct French.

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