2011. AP 3
Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit
State Examinations Commission
Leaving Certificate Applied 2011
MÓRIOMLÁN
French
(65 marks)
Thursday, 9th June, 2011
Afternoon 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
General Directions
1. Write your EXAMINATION NUMBER in this space:
2. WRITE ALL ANSWERS INTO THIS ANSWER BOOK.
THERE ARE TWO SECTIONS IN THIS EXAMINATION
Section One: Listening Comprehension
All questions must be answered.
Section Two: Reading Comprehension and Written Exercise
All questions must be answered.
For the Superintendent only
For the Examiner only
1. Section I Total (Listening Comprehension).
2. Section II Total (Reading and Written).
CENTRE STAMP
3. Total mark awarded.
4. Bonus mark for answering through Irish (if applicable).
5. Total mark awarded if Irish Bonus. (3 + 4)
Note: The mark in row 3 (or row 5 if an Irish bonus is
awarded) must equal the mark in the Móriomlán box on the
script.
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Section 1 - Listening Comprehension (20 minutes, 35 marks)
Questions must be answered in English.
1.
Introductions
Listen to these people introduce themselves. Answer the questions in the boxes provided. You
will hear each person twice.
(a)
Fabrice:
Age:
City:
(b)
Isabelle:
Age:
City:
(c)
Philippe:
Age:
City:
2.
Telephone Numbers
Listen to the following two conversations. Answer the questions by putting a tick () in the box
beside the correct telephone number. Each conversation will be played twice.
First Conversation
The man’s telephone number is:


03 56 71 09 32
 03 06 30 19 88

03 13 61 35 45
Second Conversation
Brigitte’s telephone number is:
 06 28 50 35 69
 06 83 19 25 47
 06 64 27 16 52
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3.
Likes and Dislikes
Listen to Robert talking about which countries he likes and dislikes. Then tick () the appropriate
boxes to show what he likes and does not like. The conversation will be played three times, the
second time with pauses.
LIKES
DISLIKES
Italy
Ireland
England
Spain
United States
Portugal
4.
Buying Clothes
Listen to the following conversation. Tick the correct answers in the boxes provided. The
conversation will be played twice.
What item of clothing is Louise looking at?
(a)
A skirt.
(b)
A T-shirt.
(c)
A dress.
(a)
Green.
(b)
Red.
(c)
Blue.
(a)
38.
(b)
40.
(c)
42.
What colour is it?
What size is she going to try on?
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5.
Asking for Directions
Listen to the two conversations in which people ask for directions. In each case, write down where
the speaker wishes to go and choose the correct set of directions by putting (a), (b) or (c) in the box
provided. Each conversation will be played twice.
(a)
First Conversation
Where does the woman wish to go?
_______________________________________________________________________________
The directions are:
(a)
Turn left and it’s opposite the park.
(b)
Go straight ahead, then take the third street on the left.
(c)
Take the second street on the right and it's near the post office.
(b)
Second Conversation
Where does the man wish to go?
_______________________________________________________________________________
The directions are:
(a)
Go straight ahead and then take the first street on the left.
(b)
Turn right, then take the second street on the right.
(c)
Turn left and it's next to the hospital.
6.
At the bus stop
Listen to this conversation between Régine and David. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
This conversation will be played twice.
(a)
What sport does Régine mention?
_________________________________________________________________________
(b)
At what time does the match start?
_________________________________________________________________________
(c)
Who is Régine meeting in town afterwards?
_________________________________________________________________________
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7.
Making a Reservation
You will hear this conversation three times, the second time with pauses after each section.
Answer the following questions.
(a)
For how many people is the caller booking a room? _______________________________
(b)
On what date will the caller arrive? (Tick the correct box)
5th January
22nd March
17th February
30th April
(c)
For how many nights will he be staying at the youth hostel? _________________________
(d)
What is not allowed in the youth hostel? ________________________________________
(e)
Write down the caller’s name.
8.
At the Train Station
____
____
____
____
____
____
Sylvie is buying a train ticket. Listen to the conversation and fill in the table below. You will hear
the conversation three times, first right through, the second time with pauses, and finally straight
through again.
Single or return ticket:
Destination:
Cost of the ticket:
Is it a direct train?
Time the next train leaves:
Platform number:
END OF LISTENING TEST
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Section 2 - Reading Comprehension and Written Exercise
(40 minutes, 30 marks)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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If you wanted to buy a cake, which of the following signs would you look for? Put a, b
or c in the box provided.
(a)
BOUCHERIE
(b)
LIBRAIRIE
(c)
PÂTISSERIE
If you wanted to rent a bike, which of the following signs would you look for? Put a, b
or c in the box provided.
(a)
VÉLOS À LOUER
(b)
ARRÊT D’AUTOBUS
(c)
LOCATION DE BATEAUX
If you wanted to find the swimming pool, which of the following words would you
look for? Put a, b or c in the box provided.
(a)
PISCINE
(b)
STADE
(c)
MAIRIE
If you wanted to buy a drink, which of the following signs would you look for? Put a,
b or c in the box provided.
(a)
VIANDE
(b)
BOISSONS
(c)
LÉGUMES
If you wanted to find the exit, which of the following signs would you look for? Put a,
b or c in the box provided.
(a)
ESCALIER
(b)
DOUCHES
(c)
SORTIE
6.
Read the menu below, then answer the questions in the spaces provided.
LE MOULIN DE LA GALETTE
MENU À 22 €
CAROTTES RÂPÉES
OEUF MAYONNAISE
MELON AU PORTO
********
CÔTELETTE DE PORC
BŒUF GRILLÉ
FILET DE TRUITE
********
CRÊPES À LA BANANE
GÂTEAU AUX FRAISES
FRUITS DE SAISON
Un quart de vin ou de cidre par personne compris
(a)
Write down the name of one starter in French. Then give its English meaning.
Name of starter in French:
_________________________________________________
English meaning: __________________________________________________________
(b)
Write down, in English, one meat/fish dish on the menu: __________________________
(c)
Write down, in English, one dessert on the menu: ________________________________
(d)
Name one drink included in the price: ___________________________________________
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7.
Read the following advertisement for a French theme park, then answer the questions in
English.
FUTUROSCOPE
Situé à dix kilomètres de Poitiers et à quatre kilomètres de la gare
o Des activités pour toute la famille
o Restaurant du Pavillon
o Aire de pique-nique couverte
o Des jardins étonnants
o Cafétéria du Lac
o Parking gratuit
Nouveautés au mois de juin 2011

Danse avec les Robots
 L’École du Futur
 La Maison Magique
Spectacle Nocturne à 20h30 tous les mercredis
Effets spéciaux, lasers, feux d’artifice
Informations et réservations : 05.49.49.30.80 ou www.futuroscope.com
(a)
How far from Poitiers is Futuroscope situated?
_________________________________________________________________________
(b)
Name two of the new attractions scheduled for June 2011.
(i)
(c)
___________________________
(ii)
_______________________________
On which day of the week can you see a show at 8.30 p.m.?
_________________________________________________________________________
(d)
Name one way you can find out more information about Futuroscope.
_________________________________________________________________________
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8.
Reead the folloowing inform
mation abouut the Frencch swimmerr Alain Bernnard and answer the
questions in English.
E
A
ALAIN
N BER
RNAR
RD
N
Nom
:
B
Bernard
P
Prénom
:
A
Alain
N :
Né
L 1er mai, 1983
Le
T
Taille
:
1m 95
P
Profession
:
N
Nageur
F
Famille
:
Ill a deux sœuurs, mais il n’a pas de frères
f
Ill aime :



les voituures
l’histoiree
l’Allemaagne



les stadees
la couleuur noire
jouer de la guitare
Ill déteste :
(a)
Hoow many brrothers doess Alain havee? ________
______________________________
__________
(b)
Naame two thinngs that Alaain likes.
(i) ___________________
_________________ (ii) ____________________________
_________
(c)
Naame two thinngs that Alaain dislikes.
(i) ___________________
_________________ (ii) ____________________________
_________
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9.
Fill in the Identity Card for this French person. Your answers should be in French.
Édith Masson was born in Limoges on the 3rd February, 1980. She is a dentist.
Nom :
Prénom :
Date de Naissance :
Lieu de Naissance :
Occupation :
10.
Read the following passage and fill in the blanks from the list given.
Je m’appelle Vincent. J' _______________ à la campagne près d’Avignon.
J'adore la campagne parce que j'aime bien la _______________. Je
n'aime _______________ la ville. Mon _______________ est agriculteur et
je l'aide sur la ferme le _______________.
père
habite
weekend
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