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

Jobs, contracts, strikes and unemployment – French B2 test answer key with Zoé, the Français PDF coach

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

Quick answer: In French, a CDI is an open-ended work contract and a CDD has a fixed end date. This scoring guide gives the expected answers and the points for the 8 questions of the French B2 test on French work vocabulary, from vocabulary match to opinion on telework, with the equivalent answers to accept.

Use this answer key to mark the test out of 20. Accept alternative correct connectors when marked, give half credit when the idea is right but one mood or preposition is wrong, and use the grid for the open question.

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

Question 1 Vocabulary match (2 points)

1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

Scoring: 0.5 point per match.

Question 2 Choose the contract (2 points)

  1. CDI
  2. CDD
  3. intérim
  4. CDI

Scoring: 0.5 point per item.

Question 3 Cause connectors (2 points)

  1. En raison de (also accepted: À cause de)
  2. Grâce à
  3. À cause de
  4. en raison de (also accepted: à cause de)

Scoring: 0.5 point per item.

Question 4 Mood after the connector (2 points)

  1. achètent
  2. soit
  3. préfère
  4. puissions

Scoring: 0.5 point per form; indicative after si bien que and si… que, subjunctive after de sorte que (goal).

Question 5 Correct the mistake (2 points)

  1. Mon frère est au chômage.
  2. À cause de la grève, nous avons perdu une journée de salaire.

Scoring: 1 point each.

Question 6 Reading: a job ad (4 points)

  1. A CDI (permanent contract).
  2. 35 hours.
  3. Two days a week.
  4. Gross (brut).

Scoring: 1 point per answer.

Question 7 Translate into French (2 points)

  1. Le syndicat a appelé à la grève jeudi. (or a déposé un préavis de grève pour jeudi)
  2. L’entreprise a embauché dix personnes, si bien que le taux de chômage a baissé. (or donc)

Scoring: 1 point each; 0.5 for one error.

Question 8 Opinion on telework (4 points)

Model answer: Je pense que le télétravail devrait être un droit, car il réduit la fatigue des transports. Grâce à lui, les salariés sont plus autonomes, si bien que leur travail est souvent meilleur. Cependant, il faut garder des réunions en présentiel pour éviter l’isolement.

Scoring: 1 point clear opinion; 1 point two arguments; 1 point two correct connectors with right mood; 1 point accuracy of language.

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