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AP French science and technology test for AP French (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: In AP French, discussing science and technology means describing an innovation, weighing its benefits against its risks, and defending a position with precise vocabulary. This AP French test on science and technology has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: vocabulary, connectors and French to English. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This test checks vocabulary, connectors, translation, reading and short writing on the Science and Technology theme. Work alone, without notes. The total is 20 points, and the suggested time is 45 minutes.

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

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

Question 1 Vocabulary (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. a breakthrough (1 point)
  2. personal data (1 point)
  3. to develop (1 point)

Question 2 Connectors (2 points)

Complete each sentence with one connector.

  1. ___ cette application, Karim apprend le wolof plus vite. (1 point)
  2. ___ le robot est utile, mais il est trop cher. (1 point)

Question 3 French to English (2 points)

Translate into English.

Il faut que les chercheurs expliquent leurs résultats au grand public.

Question 4 English to French (3 points)

Translate into French.

Artificial intelligence changes our lives, but it must protect our privacy.

Question 5 Reading (4 points)

Read the flyer, then answer in English or in French.

Flyer: Club de robotique, lycée Jacques-Cartier in Québec, Tuesday 17:15, room 204, register before FridayClub de robotiqueLycée Jacques-Cartier, QuébecMardi à 17 h 15 · salle 204Inscription avant vendredi
Invented flyer.
  1. On which day does the club meet? (1 point)
  2. In which room? (1 point)
  3. What is the deadline? (1 point)
  4. Write one French sentence explaining why a student might join. (1 point)

Question 6 Find and correct (2 points)

Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.

  1. Les données sont très sensible. (1 point)
  2. Grâce à la panne, nous avons perdu le fichier. (1 point)

Question 7 Combine and complete (2 points)

  1. Combine with dont: C’est l’ingénieur. Je t’ai parlé de cet ingénieur. (1 point)
  2. Write the verb in the correct form: Il faut que nous (finir) le projet demain. (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (2 points)

Write three French sentences giving your opinion on this question: Is technology making teenagers more independent? Use one concession structure.

See the AP French Science And Technology test answer key with scoring

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