GCSE
FRENCH ACTUAL 2025 PAPER ERGED WITH
WITH MARK SCHEME F
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Candidate number
Centre number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
FRENCH F
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Listening
Wednesday 21 May 2025 Morning Time allowed: 35 minutes approximately
(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test)
You will need no other materials.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions
Question Mark
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 1–4
• Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item. 5–7
• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the
instructions and questions. 8
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again.
9–14
• Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions.
• When the next question is about to start you will hear a bleep like this (*). 15–17
• You may write at any time during the test.
• In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in 18–20
French.
• You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box 21–22
around each page or on blank pages.
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give. 23–26
• Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test.
27–28
• You now have five minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes
during this time. You may open your answer book now. TOTAL
• The test starts now.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. The maximum mark for this paper is 40.
• You must not use a dictionary.
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Section A
Questions and answers
4 in
Career choices
On a train, you hear these Swiss people talking about jobs.
Which job interests them? Write the correct letter in the box.
A Actor
B Dancer
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
C Doctor
D IT technician
E Nurse
F Vet
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
*02*
6
Turn over ►
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, 4
Do not write
outside the
box
Hobbies
In a French podcast, you hear these people talking about their hobbies.
Which hobby does each person like and
Write the answers in English.
Emma likes
0 5
but she doesn’t like
Jules likes
0 6
but he doesn’t like
IB/H/Jun25/8658/LF
FRENCH ACTUAL 2025 PAPER ERGED WITH
WITH MARK SCHEME F
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Candidate number
Centre number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
FRENCH F
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Listening
Wednesday 21 May 2025 Morning Time allowed: 35 minutes approximately
(including 5 minutes’ reading time before the test)
You will need no other materials.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
The pauses are pre-recorded for this test. For Examiner’s Use
Instructions
Question Mark
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 1–4
• Do not open this book until you are told to do so.
This is what you should do for each item. 5–7
• After the question number is announced, there will be a pause to allow you to read the
instructions and questions. 8
• Listen carefully to the recording and read the questions again.
9–14
• Listen to the recording again, and then answer the questions.
• When the next question is about to start you will hear a bleep like this (*). 15–17
• You may write at any time during the test.
• In Section A, answer the questions in English. In Section B, answer the questions in 18–20
French.
• You must answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box 21–22
around each page or on blank pages.
• Write neatly and put down all the information you are asked to give. 23–26
• Ask any questions now. You must not ask questions or interrupt during the test.
27–28
• You now have five minutes to read through the question paper. You may make notes
during this time. You may open your answer book now. TOTAL
• The test starts now.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. The maximum mark for this paper is 40.
• You must not use a dictionary.
*JUN258658LF01* 8658/LF
IB/H/Jun25/G4002/E16
Section A
Questions and answers
4 in
Career choices
On a train, you hear these Swiss people talking about jobs.
Which job interests them? Write the correct letter in the box.
A Actor
B Dancer
IB/H/Jun25/8658/LF
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
C Doctor
D IT technician
E Nurse
F Vet
0 1
0 2
0 3
0 4
*02*
6
Turn over ►
IB/H/Jun25/8658/LF
, 4
Do not write
outside the
box
Hobbies
In a French podcast, you hear these people talking about their hobbies.
Which hobby does each person like and
Write the answers in English.
Emma likes
0 5
but she doesn’t like
Jules likes
0 6
but he doesn’t like
IB/H/Jun25/8658/LF
