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French vocabulary beauty arts architecture AP test for AP French (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: In the AP theme of Beauty and Aesthetics, you discuss how cultures define beauty through art, architecture, performance and literature. This AP French test on French vocabulary beauty arts architecture AP has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: vocabulary match, beau, bel, belle and facts check. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test measures vocabulary, comprehension and opinion writing on the theme of Beauty and Aesthetics. Answer every question in French unless told otherwise. The total is 20 points.

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

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

Question 1 Vocabulary match (2 points)

Match each word with its meaning.

  1. un chef-d’œuvre (0.5 point)
  2. un spectacle (0.5 point)
  3. une façade (0.5 point)
  4. une exposition (0.5 point)

1. public show · 2. masterpiece · 3. display of works · 4. front of a building

Question 2 Beau, bel, belle (2 points)

Complete with the correct form of beau.

  1. C’est un ____ opéra. (0.5 point)
  2. Voici une ____ sculpture. (0.5 point)
  3. Ce sont de ____ tableaux. (0.5 point)
  4. Quel ____ jardin ! (0.5 point)

Question 3 Facts check (2 points)

Write V or F, then correct each false sentence.

  1. La pyramide du Louvre est en bois. (1 point)
  2. Senghor est un poète sénégalais. (1 point)

Question 4 Reading a program (4 points)

Poster for a dance show in Bordeaux on Friday at 20 h with a price of 12 eurosThéâtre de la Garonne, Bordeaux« Danses du fleuve » — vendredi 20 hEntrée : 12 € — moins de 18 ans : 6 €
A dance poster.
  1. Quel type de spectacle est annoncé ? (1 point)
  2. Combien paie un lycéen de seize ans ? (1 point)
  3. À quelle heure commence le spectacle ? (1 point)
  4. Écrivez une phrase pour recommander ce spectacle à un ami. (1 point)

Question 5 Translate (2 points)

Translate into French.

  1. In my view, this poem is more moving than that painting. (1 point)
  2. I like the museum because it is beautiful and quiet. (1 point)

Question 6 Connectors (2 points)

Complete with donc, mais, car, alors que.

  1. J’aime la peinture, ____ je visite souvent les musées. (0.5 point)
  2. Elle préfère la danse, ____ son frère aime le théâtre. (0.5 point)
  3. Ce roman est long, ____ il est passionnant. (0.5 point)
  4. Nous restons ici ____ il pleut. (0.5 point)

Question 7 Compare cultures (2 points)

Write two sentences in French comparing how a US city and a francophone city show beauty in public spaces. Use alors que or tandis que.

Question 8 Short opinion piece (4 points)

Write 6 to 8 sentences in French: La beauté est-elle universelle ou culturelle ? Give your opinion, one francophone example, and a conclusion.

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