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AQA-GCSE French Higher Tier: Paper 4 Writing (Question Paper & Marking Scheme) - Friday 24 May
2024 (Morning, 1 hour 15 minutes)
GCSE
FRENCH
H
Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing
Friday 24 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
You will need no other materials.
Instructions Question Mark
• You must not use a dictionary. 1
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 2
• You must answer three questions. 3
• You must answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2. Do not answer both of TOTAL
these questions.
• You must answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2. Do not answer both of
these questions.
• You must answer Question 3.
• Answer all questions in French.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page
or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the
question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 1.1/Question 1.2, you must write something about each
bullet point. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 2.1/Question 2.2, you must write something about both
bullet points. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions and
reasons.
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, 2
The GCSE French Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing exam for Friday, 24 May 2024, will assess your
ability to write in French with a focus on both creativity and accuracy. The exam lasts 1 hour 15
minutes and will test your skills in producing written French across a variety of topics and tasks,
requiring a higher level of language proficiency.
What is questioned in the exam:
The Writing exam typically consists of two main sections: structured tasks and a longer writing
task.
1. Section 1: Structured Writing Tasks (50 marks)
o This part of the exam usually includes several shorter tasks where you are required to
write brief responses or complete sentences based on a set of instructions. You might
be asked to:
Write a letter or email: The task may require you to write about a specific
topic, such as a trip, a hobby, or an event, in a formal or informal style.
Fill in a form or questionnaire: You may be required to respond to prompts
related to a specific situation (e.g., filling in information for a travel booking,
or a personal introduction).
Answer questions in full sentences: You may be given prompts where you
need to provide detailed responses, such as describing your family, your daily
routine, or your opinions on certain topics.
2. Section 2: Extended Writing Task (50 marks)
o In this part of the exam, you will be asked to write a longer piece, typically about 150-
200 words, on one of several topics. You may be asked to:
Write a detailed essay or letter: Topics could include themes such as your
future plans, your school, your environment, or social issues.
Give and justify your opinions: The examiner will assess your ability to
express opinions, explain reasons, and justify your points.
Use a range of tenses: You will need to use various grammatical structures,
including the present, past, and future tenses, as well as complex sentence
structures.
, Do not write
outside the
Answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2. box
You must not answer both of these questions.
Either
0 1 . 1 Vous écrivez un article sur votre temps libre pour un magazine suisse.
Décrivez :
• vos activités pendant votre temps libre
• votre opinion des réseaux sociaux
• un week-end récent
• vos projets pour la semaine prochaine.
Ecrivez environ 90 mots en français. Répondez à chaque aspect de la question.
[16 marks]
*02*
IB/H/Jun24/8658/WH
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
16
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/H/Jun24/8658/WH
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
AQA-GCSE French Higher Tier: Paper 4 Writing (Question Paper & Marking Scheme) - Friday 24 May
2024 (Morning, 1 hour 15 minutes)
GCSE
FRENCH
H
Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing
Friday 24 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
You will need no other materials.
Instructions Question Mark
• You must not use a dictionary. 1
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 2
• You must answer three questions. 3
• You must answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2. Do not answer both of TOTAL
these questions.
• You must answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2. Do not answer both of
these questions.
• You must answer Question 3.
• Answer all questions in French.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page
or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the
question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 1.1/Question 1.2, you must write something about each
bullet point. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions.
• In order to score the highest marks for Question 2.1/Question 2.2, you must write something about both
bullet points. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions and
reasons.
*JUN248658WH01*
IB/H/Jun24/G4007/E5 8658/WH
, 2
The GCSE French Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing exam for Friday, 24 May 2024, will assess your
ability to write in French with a focus on both creativity and accuracy. The exam lasts 1 hour 15
minutes and will test your skills in producing written French across a variety of topics and tasks,
requiring a higher level of language proficiency.
What is questioned in the exam:
The Writing exam typically consists of two main sections: structured tasks and a longer writing
task.
1. Section 1: Structured Writing Tasks (50 marks)
o This part of the exam usually includes several shorter tasks where you are required to
write brief responses or complete sentences based on a set of instructions. You might
be asked to:
Write a letter or email: The task may require you to write about a specific
topic, such as a trip, a hobby, or an event, in a formal or informal style.
Fill in a form or questionnaire: You may be required to respond to prompts
related to a specific situation (e.g., filling in information for a travel booking,
or a personal introduction).
Answer questions in full sentences: You may be given prompts where you
need to provide detailed responses, such as describing your family, your daily
routine, or your opinions on certain topics.
2. Section 2: Extended Writing Task (50 marks)
o In this part of the exam, you will be asked to write a longer piece, typically about 150-
200 words, on one of several topics. You may be asked to:
Write a detailed essay or letter: Topics could include themes such as your
future plans, your school, your environment, or social issues.
Give and justify your opinions: The examiner will assess your ability to
express opinions, explain reasons, and justify your points.
Use a range of tenses: You will need to use various grammatical structures,
including the present, past, and future tenses, as well as complex sentence
structures.
, Do not write
outside the
Answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2. box
You must not answer both of these questions.
Either
0 1 . 1 Vous écrivez un article sur votre temps libre pour un magazine suisse.
Décrivez :
• vos activités pendant votre temps libre
• votre opinion des réseaux sociaux
• un week-end récent
• vos projets pour la semaine prochaine.
Ecrivez environ 90 mots en français. Répondez à chaque aspect de la question.
[16 marks]
*02*
IB/H/Jun24/8658/WH
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
16
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/H/Jun24/8658/WH
