The questions are on the AP French Global Challenges Vocabulary test. Take it under real conditions before reading the answer key.
Quick answer: The Global Challenges theme covers the environment, health, human rights, economic issues, and peace and war, seen from francophone and world perspectives. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the AP French test on global challenges vocabulary, from vocabulary to short writing, with the equivalent answers to accept.
Answer key and scoring guide of the AP French test on AP French global challenges vocabulary. Take the test first without notes, then score it here and revise with the lesson.
Award the points as shown. Accept correct variants. In the writing task, grade content, use of required structures and accuracy separately, and do not penalize minor spelling slips.
Level: AP French Language and Culture · Standards: AP French Language and Culture (College Board CED), Theme: Global Challenges
AP French global challenges vocabulary: answers and scoring
Question 1 Vocabulary (2 points)
- unemployment
- renewable energy
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 2 Connectors (2 points)
- par conséquent
- pourtant
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 3 Subjunctive (3 points)
- agissions
- soit
- puisse
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 4 If-clauses (2 points)
- plantait, serait
- dialoguaient, finirait
Scoring: 1 point per sentence; both verbs must be right.
Question 5 Water chart (3 points)
- La consommation d’eau diminue.
- Elle a baissé de 290 m³. (900 − 610)
- Model: Grâce aux robinets économiques, la consommation a baissé.
Scoring: 1 point each; in (c) accept any logical cause with grâce à.
Question 6 Vaccination report (3 points)
- A vaccination campaign against measles.
- Thanks to the nurses.
- They lack information.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 7 Correct the mistake (2 points)
- Il faut que tu fasses attention.
- Grâce à ton aide, nous avons réussi.
Scoring: 1 point each.
Question 8 Short writing (3 points)
Model answer: À mon avis, le réchauffement climatique est le plus grand défi. Il provoque la sécheresse, donc les récoltes diminuent. En revanche, les énergies renouvelables offrent une vraie solution. Il faut que les gouvernements investissent dans l’énergie solaire.
Scoring: 1 point for a clear opinion with a reason and a solution, 1 point for one correct subjunctive and two connectors, 1 point for overall accuracy and length.

