GCE O Level French (3015) Past Papers

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O Level French (3015) Exam Structure

The Cambridge O Level French (3015) exam assesses students on four core language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Each paper carries equal weight, contributing 25% to the final grade.

Paper 1: Listening (Approx. 50 Minutes, 25%)

  • Candidates engage with a series of recorded conversations and monologues, responding to multiple-choice and matching questions.
  • Tests ability to understand spoken French in various contexts.
  • Externally assessed.

Paper 2: Reading (1 Hour, 25%)

  • Students read diverse French texts and answer multiple-choice, matching, and short-answer questions.
  • Evaluates comprehension skills and interpretation of written French.
  • Externally assessed.

Paper 3: Speaking (Approx. 10 Minutes, 25%)

  • Consists of a role play and conversations on two different topics.
  • Measures pronunciation, fluency, and ability to express ideas effectively.
  • Internally assessed and externally moderated.

Paper 4: Writing (1 Hour, 25%)

  • Candidates complete three tasks: form-filling exercise, directed writing task, and a longer response (email, letter, article, or blog).
  • Examines grammar, vocabulary, and written communication skills.
  • Externally assessed.

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