Vittoria Colonna High School

DELF B1

PREPARATION COURSE
At ORAL

Prof. Massimiliano Badiali

 Acts of communication
How to interpret?
unmarked expressions are common expressions
You are speaking to a person hierarchically superior.
a person to whom you owe respect
You are speaking to a person hierarchically inferior.
to a person you can give orders to
An expression used in a (very) formal situation, that is to say, for example, during
of a
official meeting.
NF expression to use with someone you know well
(informal)
A rather popular expression

Getting in touch - introducing oneself

You take the initiative: you meet someone, what do you say to them?
Hello, Mr. (Mrs.) X, how are you?
Hello, name, how are you?
Very well, thank you, and you?
and you?
It's going well.
Hello, how are you?
(if you haven't seen the person for a while) Hi, how are you?
becomes?
you can chain in the following way:
Did you have a good trip?
Did you find it easily?
There was a lot of traffic.
The traffic was heavy.
There was a
traffic jam.
Can I take your coat?
Can I take your coat?
Please take a seat.
Would you like to drink something?
Can I offer you something (to drink)?
What are you having?
To your health, to yours!
NFTchin, at the lantern!
Do you allow me to smoke?
Does the smoke bother you?
Yes, it bothers me a bit.
No, (it doesn't bother) me at all.
A cigarette?
Volunteers.
No, thank you.
The ashtray is there.
We introduce you to someone: what do you say?
Here is Mr. (Mrs.) X.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
you introduce yourself to someone
First name + last name, head/director of finance/... Nice to meet you
(avoid saying: my name is ...)

Inviting someone
Can I invite you to lunch?
I invite you to dinner.
I suggest that we go to dinner together.
un pett déjeuner
NFWould you like to go to the restaurant (it's on me)?
Hey. How about we go for a drink?
I offer you a drink.
Are we going to eat?
expressions to use at the restaurant
Help yourself.
Here, I'll serve you.
Another bit of meat?
Do you want a little more?
?
You are having (some) raw vegetables (again).
Yes, with pleasure.
volunteers.
No thank you, I really am not hungry anymore, I am full.
I just had a drink.
But yes, just a little bit.
Are you sure?
positive response
With pleasure.
Volunteers.
NFC is nice.
I would like to.
negative response
It's very kind, but I am not free tomorrow.
I still have work to do.
(I am really) sorry, but ...
I don't have time: it will feel like an impolite response.
I don't know if I will be free.
(Maybe), I'll see.
Let me make a phone call first.
(it depends: it will feel like an impolite response)

Thank you for a gift

Really, that's too kind!
But it shouldn't have been!

Give a compliment
You look good today
You look fit.
What a beautiful dress!
That dress looks good on you.
Do you think so?
Really?
You dressed up for the occasion today!

Asking for and giving a favor

offer a service
What can I do for you?
Can I help you?
If this can help you, I am willing to take care of it.
I am more than willing to [+ infinitive].
Yes, with pleasure.
It is very kind of you.
No, it's okay, thank you.
No thanks, I’m good.
No thanks, I'll manage.
I could give you a hand?
(being on duty: this expression is not used in French)
ask for a favor
Could you [+ infinitive].
Can I ask you a favor?
Would you be so kind to [+ infinitive].
Would you accept to [+ infinitive].
Would you be willing to do something.
Can you give me a hand?
Excuse me, Sir, would you be kind enough to [+ infinitive].
We would be very grateful if [+ infinitive].
Someone has done you a favor: what do you say to them?
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
A thousand thanks.
(choose one of these expressions depending on the degree of appreciation)
I do not know how to thank you.
Thank you infinitely.
You have done a service and we thank you; you respond.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.

With pleasure.
You're welcome.
At your service.
(it's nothing: this expression is not used in French)
disturb someone
Excuse me.
I beg you to please excuse me.
positive response
You're welcome.
I am listening to you.
negative response
Excuse me, but I don't have time right now.
I am very busy at the moment.
You are bothering me.
You annoy me.
This is not the time.
You're falling badly.
(that's bad timing: for an event)
Leave me alone!

Inform someone
You know/are aware that [+ phrase].
Do you already know the news?
I have good/bad news to tell you.
I inform you/notify you that [+ phrase].
Unfortunately, I must inform you that [+ phrase].
I am pleased to inform you that [+ phrase].
A conversation, a discussion
start a conversation
By the way, X, ...
By the way, X, ...
Can I talk to you?
Say, X, do you know that [+ phrase].
What is your idea about ... ?
What do you think about ... ?
Excuse me for bothering you, but ...
Could we address this point?
I would like to draw your attention to .../May I draw your attention to ...
I would like to point out that [+ phrase]/Allow me to point out that [+ phrase].
change the subject
It makes me think of .../that [+ phrase].
I would like to add to that [+ phrase].
to take up someone's speech again
Hi, I think that [+ phrase].
Exactly ...
Okay, but ...
NFEcoute, ...
Yes, but, ...
She didn't come?
Isn't this procedure effective? But yes, of course, but ...)
Allow me to point out that [+ phrase].
ask to repeat
How do you say?
Excuse me, (I didn't understand you well)?
You said well ...
What? (will even feel quite rude)
What are you saying?
keep the word
Can I continue?
I had almost finished.
Do you allow me to finish?
Can I?
Don't interrupt me constantly!
Shut up!
Shut it down!
and save time...
uh
So, you know, well, what I think is that [+ phrase].
summarize
In short, ...
In short, ...

To conclude, I would say that [+ phrase].

Let's summarize.
To summarize, I would say that [+ phrase].
(finally: is not used to summarize an entire presentation; this word is used for
introduce the last one
element of a sequence: first, then, finally
(in a few words: employment: I'll remind you of the case in a few words)

Notice/repair an error
to notice an error
I noticed that [+ sentence].
These figures seem strange to me.
An error has crept into your data. This is annoying.
Can you explain to me why/how [+ phrase].
to admit a mistake
Indeed, you are right.
Excuse me, I'm sorry.
I am sorry.
response
Don't worry!
It's not a big deal!
Be more attentive next time!

Expressing one’s (dis)agreement

full agreement
Absolutely/exactly/certainly.
I completely agree.
Without a doubt.
Of course.
That goes without saying.

That's right.
You have completely convinced me.
difference: without a doubt: undoubtedly

slight doubt
It's possible.
Probably.
Without a doubt.
It is possible.
We'll see.
You think?
I still have some doubts.
slight disagreement
Not really.
It's worth seeing.
I would be surprised.
I am not very/completely convinced.
I agree in principle, but ...
I believe you are mistaken.
complete disagreement
Unfortunately, ...
Absolutely not.
Not at all.
I absolutely do not share your opinion.
NFT you joke!
You're kidding!
Never in my life!
Are you kidding me?
Who do you think I am?
This is unacceptable, inadmissible, inconceivable!
That's out of the question!
you assert that you are right
Yes, I am sure.
Yes, I assure you.
Yes, I swear to you that [+ phrase].
Yes, no joke.
Yes, I guarantee you that [+ phrase].
you accept your mistake
I am mistaken.
I have nothing
I do.
error.
I take back what I said.

Expressing certainty
It's sure, clear, certain.
It is clear that [+ phrase].
I am convinced that [+ phrase].
It is undeniable that [+ phrase].
I would stake my hand in the fire.

Express the probability

It seems to me that [+ subjunctive phrase].
It seems that [+ phrase in the subjunctive].
He had to [+ infinitive].
I have the feeling that [+ subjunctive phrase].
It should have [+ infinitive].

Expressing (im)possibility
It is quite possible.
I think that [+ subjunctive phrase].
It seems possible to me.
We have the possibility.
We should receive the means to [+ infinitive].
It may be that [+ subjunctive phrase].
It's doable.
It's out of the question.

It's utopian.
It is impossible to do that.
It is possible.
it is + to be + adjective + of or that
It is possible to [+ infinitive].
It is possible that [+ subjunctive phrase].

Expressing doubt
I don't believe it.
It would surprise me that [+ subjunctive phrase].
I fear that [+ subjunctive clause].
It is not certain.

(Dis)advise
You should [+ infinitive].
NFMoi, in your place ...
If I were in your shoes ...
If I may allow myself to give you a piece of advice.
You don't have a little tip (informal expression): you don't have any information.
confidential that could
help me
You would be wrong not to [+ infinitive].
You better not [+ infinitive].
I advise you not to [+ infinitive].

Suggest
You could [+ infinitive].
Why not [+ infinitive].
A possible solution would be to [+ infinitive].
I advise you to [+ infinitive].
I suggest you to [+ infinitive].
response to (dis)advise and suggest
It's a good idea.
Why not?
It's an excellent idea.
Thank you for your advice, but
(Given the circumstances,) it seems difficult to me.
I don't like it very much.
What an idea!
You're not thinking about it!

Make an appointment
(prendre/fixer un rendez-vous; le reporter au ...; l'annuler)
When could we meet?
Are you free on ...
I would like to make an appointment with ..., on Monday, June 25 in the afternoon if
possible.
I could come to ...; we'll meet at ...
positive responses
Understood.
That works for me.
That suits me perfectly.
I am sorry, I am not available.
I am busy at 2:00 PM.
Friday does not work for me.

Refuse
I'm sorry, but that's not possible.
This has not been approved
We understand your impatience; unfortunately, given ...
he/she ... does not allow us to.
We realize that this causes you a/an ...
We cannot accept ...
It's not necessary.
That's out of the question!
I said no!
When I say no, it's no!
I’m fine, thank you....

To solve the problem, we suggest [+ infinitive].

Considering the circumstances, we could [+ infinitive].

Promise
with certainty
I assure you that [+ subjunctive phrase].
I promise you that [+ phrase in the subjunctive].
Count on me.
I will take the necessary steps.
Rest assured.
, without fail.
I will not fail to do so.
NFF trust me.
Promised, sworn - it's sworn!
We will do everything possible to [+ infinitive].
the impossible to [+ infinitive].
We commit to [+ gerund].
I will personally take care of your case as soon as possible.
as fast as possible.
with caution
I will see if [+ phrase].
I will try if [+ phrase].
I will try to [+ infinitive].

Expressing dissatisfaction
We are not satisfied with [+ noun].
We are unhappy with [+ noun].
We are not very happy to note that [+ phrase].
We are surprised that [+ phrase].
We are surprised that [+ phrase].

Express a misunderstanding
We believe we understand that [+ phrase].
We realized something/that [+ phrase].
There is probably a misunderstanding.
Do you estimate that [+ phrase] ?
Expressing astonishment
What a story!
It's amazing!
Well then!
I can't believe it!
I dream!

Addressing someone
Excuse me, sir, is it [+ phrase]?

Ask - give
, please?
Here.
Here you go.
Here you go.
 Oral Production B1
This oral expression test consists of 3 parts that follow one another. The total duration is 10
in 15 minutes.
Before the start of the test, the candidate has 10 minutes of preparation for the 3rd.
party.

DIRECTED INTERVIEW - WITHOUT PREPARATION - (2 to 3 minutes)

General presentation

The candidate will have to talk about himself, his activities, his interests, his past,
his present and his projects.
This exercise is intended to make the candidate feel at ease by having them talk about themselves. It takes place
in interaction in the form of an informal interview. It is up to you to initiate the dialogue.
by a question of the type:
Hello… Can you introduce yourself, tell me about you, your passions or activities?
favorites… ?
You can resume the discussion on topics such as:

What do you enjoy about participating in such and such activity?

Since when have you been practicing it?
Do you think you will ever be able to make it your profession?

EXERCISE IN INTERACTION - WITHOUT PREPARATION - (3 to 4 minutes)

►fii!l fi (3a4minutes}
You just bought an apartment in France. Every day, different noises wake you up early.
In the morning: the radio, the children running in the hallway, the piano... Tiredness, you will seeyourneighbor.
The examiner plays the role of a neighbor.

► 1/1(3 a 4 minutes
You have a holiday home in France and are aware of the construction project of a
a 10-story residential building right in front of you. Furthermore, this construction will require cutting
2 large trees. You will protest to a city representative who receives you.
The examiner plays the role of a city representative.

► fii!)J1(36 4 minutes}
You live in France. The music festival is coming soon. You are trying to convince a friend to sing.
withthat day on the stage that will be raised in the square ofyourvillage.
The examiner Joete plays the role of the friend.

► fi•!l H(3a4minutesJ
One of your French friends is going on vacation for 15 days. He asks you to take care of his dog, a big one.
30-kilogram animal, in boarding at your place. You are trying to make him understand that this is not really
a bad idea.
The examiner plays the role of a friend.

► fill IA(3a4minutes}
You are studying French in France and you share an apartment.witha student in biology.
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your roommate. a
The examiner plays the role of the roommate.

► fil!ld:J 364 minutes

A French friend is calling you. They want to send to you, for 3 weeks in the summer, their 2
children, 14-year-old twins, so that they experience a cultural and linguistic immersion. You are
pastors
favorable a this proposition.
The examiner plays the role of a friend.
► ti•!jajl:1(3ci4minutes)
You are camping in France. At the time of leaving the campsite and paying, you realize
that you lost your wallet. You will see the campsite manager to explain to him the situation.
situation. But he refuses to let you leave without paying. You try to find a
solution.
The examiner plays the role of the camping director.

► ti•!jaij11 13a4 minutes

You are learning French in a language school in France. You are not satisfied with the level of the group.
in which you have been placed. You are going to see the director to tell him that you wish to join
the higher level group.
The examiner plays the role of the director.

► ti!li!IH 13a4 minutes

You have just read the following ad: "Looking for people, available for one month, for some
small roles in a historical film. The shooting takes place in the center of France». You talk about it a the one
Devote yourself to the French and try to convince them to come and present with you.
The examiner plays the role of the friend.

► ti!ialf) 13a4 minutes

You share your apartment with a French student who never does the shopping, nor the...
household. Additionally, he often invites friends over to party, which prevents him from studying. You
decide to
talk a your roommate.
The examiner plays the role of the roommate.

► ti•ftja■!CI 13a4 minutes

You work in France in a company that will soon celebrate its 10th anniversary. One of your colleagues asks you
to help a organizing the party, but you don't want to do it. You try to justify yourself.
The examiner plays the role of a colleague.

► ti•!li!IH 13a4 minutes

You agreed to go on vacation with a friend but once you get there, you realize
that you do not share the same tastes {types of visits, sports activities or others, picnic-
unique or restaurant) nor the same lifestyle rhythm (waking hours, meal times...). You discuss it for
try to come to an agreement.
The examiner plays the role of the friend.
EXPRESSION OF A POINT OF VIEW (5 to 7 minutes) - Preparation: 10 minutes
Instructions to the candidate:

You will outline the theme raised by the document below and present your opinion in the form of
of a short presentation of about 3 minutes. The examiner may ask you a few questions.

THE CANDIDATE DRAWS TWO TOPICS AND CHOOSES ONE.

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&IMIII DO YOU STILL ENJOY WORKING?
Our relationship with work has changed. We want to work well, we enjoy doing it, we have it.
We would be sorry to lose our job. But that does not diminish the passion.
Two investigations have just confirmed it in a striking manner.
The first observation: work is not dominant in our concerns. Family life dominates for 86 %
Salaries, work does come in second, but with 40. only. %
Second observation: young people have different priorities in life. One in five employees under 35 declares
to be very much or mainly involved in [his/her] professional life».
Third observation: the taste for work varies depending on the profession and the level of education.
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professions that prioritize work are those that call for our creativity, our
responsibility or our
decision-making autonomy.
www.psycholoqies.fr
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CONNECTED CHILDREN, OVERWHELMED PARENTS

Do you really know what your children do when they are online? a Internet? A study reveals that in
France, one third of parents are unaware Should we trust them then? Passi over. According to this study,
a
One in five children recognizes that they do things on the Internet that their parents would not approve of.
This survey particularly highlights the carelessness of children. The director of this study states:
What they do online, they would not do in real life. They think they are safe behind their
screen and do not hesitate to open up about themselves and share their secrets. However, the information they
Posts on a blog are accessible to everyone. However, if children aged 8-12 are attentive to
educational messages about
this subject, /the teens, because they master technology more, have a tendency a refuse / your advice / »
Lefigaro.fr 02/04/2008
*blog:personaljournal online
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THE TOURISTS ARE TALKING ABOUT TOURISTS...

Buying a plane ticket or a vacation online is no longer exceptional. On the Internet, the tourist is
no longer just a simple consumer, he becomes an actor. Increasingly consulted sites offer him to
producing one's own content and giving advice live to travelers.
You dream of a charming hotel for a romantic weekend. a
Florence? The good old tourist guide is finished.
In 2007, 13.4 million French people planned their vacations using the Internet. But for the past few...
In recent years, the traveling internet user is no longer satisfied with passively browsing travel sites, he wants
give advice, criticize the services, share impressions. "Going on a trip is an adventure
discovery of new cultures, making new encounters. One definitely wants to talk about it when back
and the Internet now offers this possibility," explains an expert in e-tourism.
www.lacroix.fr23/05/2008
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before going to sleep, and even choosing your menu for the evening restaurant. No need for cards and
plans, the ideal itinerary will be proposed, removing the fear of not being able to find your hotel when you
is lost in the city. And what about the live consultation with your doctor in case of problems?
of health? Digital technology will even allow you to talk to someone whose language you do not speak. A
voice recognition will automatically translate your words into the language of the interlocutor beforehand
that he doesn't do the same to respond to you in French.
Evolution? Revolution? Progress? Everyone has their own answer to that.
www.abm.fr
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 ► STRESS AT WORK
Stress has emerged for about fifteen years as one of the most significant risks that
Companies must face: one in five European employees reports suffering from health problems related
work-related stress (back pain, fatigue...). All sectors are affected. We
talks about stress at work when a person feels an imbalance between what is asked of them
to act in the professional framework and the means available to respond to it. The situations
stressors that settle over time always have a cost for the health of the individuals who experience them
They also have negative consequences on the functioning of businesses.
That's why we can't talk about 'good stress.'».
www.inrs.fr
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SENIOR EXECUTIVES ARE GETTING MORE INVOLVED IN THEIR HOME
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their children. Fathers
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lost in the kitchen as soon as it was time to cook two eggs. Fathers of yesteryear. Dinosaurs, it seems.
finally remain few.Fatherhood has radically changed in one generation.affirms an investigation
It goes to executives aged 30. a
40 years oldLepere has become autonomous over the entire
parental activities and especially eager to interact daily with their children.Very beautiful
Could we regret that this study concerns only high-ranking officials? But
it is
precisely because they make decisions in their companies that the investigation focused on
them: they are in a position to change the rules of the game.
Liberation March 18, 2008 Marie-Joijlle Gros

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Screens invade the home and alter parent-child relationships.
When I come home in the evening, I systematically find my husband and my children glued in front of a screen.
Some are in front of the television, others in front of a computer. It's depressing: I have the impression of being
transparent. » What this mother is experiencing is far fromuncas iso le. Ces der ieres atransaletdText ees, les consoles d e
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Does it have an impact on the family climate? Does it have an impact on their relationships?withtheir parents? Face a
of the
adolescent
trapped in communication among young people, family discourse is quickly discredited. As a result,
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Parents are having more and more difficulty. transmit a culture that comes from the past.
LaCroix05/03/2008
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VIDEO GAMES WIN OVER THE FAMILY

DidierPour11uery
LiberationSaturday, April 26, 2008
Video games are no longer just a pastime for a minority. It is even a cultural product!
Seven of them are in this time. More than the music or the films.thesupply and demand are exploding. The games
videos are producedwithas much care and dollars as Hollywood films. Well-crafted scripts
and amazing technology: everything is designed for the player to be immersed in a virtual world and
realistic, pleasant
It's disturbing. On the player side, the market has considerably expanded. No longer a question of reducing the
public to teenagers, willingly caricatured by those who condemn the influence of games. It exists
Now games for women, children, and seniors. One can cultivate oneself or take care of one's fitness.
As a result, the time we dedicate to it competes with television, outings, and even the media.
electronics or reading.
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► THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE FAMILY
Family life forms have profoundly changed since the 1960s: an increase in the number
of working women, decrease in the number of large families, transformation of roles,
increase in the number of divorces... The all-powerful family has left space a group a
or
Rights and responsibilities are more shared. Relationships where each individual has a...
greater autonomy, which also translates into more uncertain relations between the members
couple or between parents and children. The search for common ground, for acceptable agreements by
each, trained more advantage of open conflicts
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SUCCESS FOR THE EXPERIENCE « TEN DAYS WITHOUT SCREEN »
YolandeBaldeweck(aStrasbourg)
30/05/20081Update:21:291
The254children of a school locatedaStrasbourg, which lets you experience not turning on a screen
for ten days (neither game consoles nor computers) succeeded in the challenge to90%. "The goal was not
to prohibit, but to sensitizeexplain a teacher. During these ten days, the associations of
q uaryouer, mai ausifparents,had proposed workshops for cooking or sewing, outdoor games
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des bathe desbicycle. Some children, used to a going to bed late, we earn hours of
sleep. Schoolwork has improved, withmistakes in dictations." My daughter has learneda
to take care
differentlyunderline a father.It was difficult, especially in the morning, before school, because they were used to it.
to watch cartoons.The studies conducted in Quebec and the United States on such
actions show a very significant reduction in verbal and physical violence.
www.lefigaro
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WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: ADVERTISING AT STAKE
Tobacco: Avoid the pitfall of advertising: such is the theme of21stWorld No Tobacco Day, Saturday
31This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) criticizes the methods.
promotional activities of the tobacco industry to attract young people. According to the WHO, most smokers start
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regulars.
The organization emphasizes that it is mainly young people living in a developing country who are
exposes to advertising campaignsaggressive » of industrialists.Four out of five adolescents
livingin these countries have recently been exposedatobacco marketing operations
according to the WHO. Young girls and women are privileged targets.
www.lemonde.fr31/05/08
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SCHOOL COMPETITION HAS INTENSIFIED

What are the inequalities regarding school orientation?
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The report of the families Orientation depends primarily on their proximity. a school institution, that is to say
from their knowledge of how the system works, the right paths to learn. But today,
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in terms of guidance for children, everyone"getting to it"search know what to do
to do.
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emerging real strategies, parents pushing their children choose this or that option in
sixth or second, so that they are in what we call themy/your » classes.In environments
popular, the question often arises differently: how to avoid thebadclass candles
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choose German as the first language
so that they are well oriented.
Proposal collected by Na'fri Nahapetian
Alternatives Economiques-Practice No. 17-January 2005
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Part 4

ORAL PRODUCTION B1
25 points

10 minutes of preparation for the 3epart of the test only

15 minutes of handover

Instructions
This oral expression test lasts about 15 minutes and consists of 3 parts that follow one another:
Informal interview (without preparation)
2. Interactive exercise on a randomly drawn topic (without preparation)
3. Follow-up monologue

You have 10 minutes to prepare exercise 3.

Exercise 1 - Informal Interview 3 points

General presentation (2 to 3 minutes)

Talking about oneself, about one's activities, about one's interests. Talking about one's past, about one's
present and their projects. This test also helps to put the candidate at ease in
talking about him. It takes place in interaction in the manner of an informal interview between
the candidate and the examiner who will initiate the dialogue with a question of the type:
Hello... Can you introduce yourself, tell me about yourself, your family...?

The examiner will resume the interview on themes such as:

What are your professional plans?

Where did you spend your last vacation?
Tell me about your favorite hobbies.
Tell me about your family.
Tell me about your school.
Tell me about your city/village.
How do you celebrate your birthday?
Tell me about your outings.
Tell me about your favorite movie/book.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Where and when do you do your homework?
Do you do odd jobs to earn a little money?
How do you go to school?
Who does the housework in your family?

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 Exercise 2 - Interactive Exercise 8 points

By choice by drawing lots:

Subject no1(3
to 4 min)
You are at a holiday camp in France. You have been enrolled in a group.
climbing. You will see the director to explain to him why you cannot
not want to participate in this activity and you ask to change
group. The examiner plays the role of the center director.

Subject no2(3 to 4 minutes)

You bought a piece of clothing in a store (sweater, t-shirt, pants, etc...). At the
house, you notice that this clothing does not fit you well (color, size,
etc.). You return to the store and you complain.
The examiner plays the role of the shopkeeper.

Subject no3(3 to 4 minutes)

Your correspondent wants to spend the evening at the MJC because she is going to meet there.
his/her boyfriend/girlfriend. You, on the other hand, want to go to the cinema to see a movie that
you are interested. You are trying to convince your friend to accompany you.
The examiner plays the role of your correspondent.

Subject no4(3to 4 min)

You are in a café. The waiter brings you a sandwich that you don't like and
a drink you did not order. You are discussing with the waiter.
The examiner plays the role of the waiter/waitress.

Subject no5(3
to 4 min)
You take the night train to go to Paris. When you arrive in your
compartment, the seat you reserved is occupied by a person who does not
speak French. You are talking to the traveler to understand what happened
passed.
The examiner plays the role of the traveler.

Subject no6(3to 4 min)

You are on a school trip. Your teacher gave you three hours to do
a tour in downtown Reims and you have arranged to meet in front of the cathedral
at 7 PM. You arrive an hour late. You explain the situation to
your teacher. You justify yourself and tell everything that happened to you.
The examiner plays the role of your teacher.

Subject no7(3to 4 min)

You have booked a seat on the TGV Paris-Bordeaux, but you decide to
stay in Paris for two more days. You go to the reservations office to
change your ticket. You explain your reasons.
The examiner plays the role of the reservation office employee.

Subject no8(3to 4 min)

You called a pizza delivery service. There is a knock at the door, you
take the pizzas and you pay. Back in the dining room, you notice that this
These are not the pizzas you ordered. You are complaining by phone.
The examiner plays the role of the delivery service employee.

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 Subject no9(3to 4 min)
You are in a department store in Paris. You want to pay for your purchases with your
bank card, but this card is not accepted. As you have almost no more
of money on you, you ask what you can do in this case. The saleswoman
you propose solutions.
The examiner plays the role of the seller.

Subject noo10
(3 to 4 min)
You spend a few days in Paris in a youth hostel. One evening, upon returning.
In your room, you notice that different objects (phone, new
branded clothing, etc.) have disappeared. You go to the reception and explain your
situation.
The examiner plays the role of the receptionist.

Subject no11(3 to 4 minutes)

You are traveling in France with your family. You parked your car on
a parking lot in a small town. Upon your return, you notice that someone has broken a
The window of your car. Your papers, your keys, and your phone have been stolen.
You are going to the police station with your family who do not speak French. You
explain the situation to the police officer and you inquire about the possibilities
to continue your journey.
The examiner plays the role of the police officer.

Subject no12(3 to 4 minutes)

You are taking a language course in France. You are having problems with your
foster family. The father smokes, there are no regular meals, you are not
don't talk. You want to change families and you talk to the school director about it.
languages.
The examiner plays the role of the principal of the language school.

Subject no13(3to 4 minutes)

You are doing a one-month internship at a hotel in Albertville. The hotel's owner...
request to work from 5 AM to 2 PM, with a 45-minute break
minutes, and you also have to work on weekends. You do not agree and you
discuss with the boss.
The examiner plays the role of the boss.

Subject no14(3 to 4 min)

You have booked a three-bed room at the youth hostel. Upon your arrival, the
The receptionist tells you that there are only places in a 10-bed room.
You do not agree. You are speaking to the manager of the youth hostel to
find a solution.
The examiner plays the role of the manager.

Subject no15 (3 to 4 min)

You gave a DVD movie to the parents of your correspondent for the
thank. Unfortunately, they do not have a DVD player. You return
at the store and try to exchange the DVD for a video cassette.
The examiner plays the role of the store employee.

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 Exercise 3 – Followed Monologue 8 points

Preparation 10 minutes

Objectives:
Identify a discussion topic from a trigger text.
Give your opinion and discuss it with the examiner.

By random draw:

Subject no1(7 to 8 min)

Video games have a future!

Stronger than cinema!

Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft spend a lot of money to improve their
products. Right now, they are waging a console war. And they are doing well
reason because the public is increasingly interested in video games.
It has become a colossal industry. In 2004, it represented a market of 24
billions of euros in the world. With the arrival of new consoles, the market
could reach 41 billion euros by 2007. In France alone, the market for
video games have surpassed those of cinema for box office entries. People spend
more money to play than to go see a movie in the cinema! Proof that this market has
of the future: France has just created a game school. French game publishers
are known in the world because they are the only ones who resist the Americans and the
Japanese.

(JdE, no. 1044, Thursday, September 8, 2005, p. 6/7)

Subject no2(7 to 8 minutes)

The Colored Hell

STAR AC, 'New Star', 'Celebrity Farm'... We can no longer count the
reality TV shows. The RTVC channel will only broadcast that! And
notably: "The Hell Camp."
A busy schedule.
It's a bit like the '1era"Company" of TF1, but for unruly children,
to put them back on the right track. On the agenda: physical activities, races
orientation, transportation of sandbags ... and French and math classes! For
the rest, the children must fend for themselves. They do the cleaning, the cooking, the
they wash the dishes and do their laundry by hand.
The best moments are broadcast every evening between 6 PM and 7 PM, with a
5-hour show on Saturday. Every week, 2 children are chosen by the
commandant-director among the most disciplined. The public votes for the one who
is not allowed to leave the Camp. Normally, in this kind of game, the winner
is the one who stays the longest. But here, it's the opposite: you have to get out the most
as soon as possible!

(JdE, no. 1025, Thursday, March 31, 2005, p. 9)

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 Subject no3(7 to 8 min)
Where do urban violence come from?

The suburbs are a set of cities that surround a large city. There are
chic and quiet suburbs. And then, there are the others... like in Seine-Saint-Denis.
in a week, the riots have spread to half of the towns in this northeastern department
from Paris.
Sensitive areas:
Neighborhoods in Seine-Saint-Denis are part of the 'sensitive urban areas'.
There are 751 in France. 5 million people live there.
Some of these areas are on the verge of explosion for several reasons. First,
they concentrate poor people, unemployed and often of foreign origin. In
class, for example, 12 students out of 100 are of foreign nationality: three times more
elsewhere. By gathering these populations in the same place, we do not help them to
to integrate into society. On the contrary, they are excluded.

(JdE, November 10, 2005)

Subject no4 (7 to 8 minutes)

To your parks, ready… go!

Some of you are already on vacation, and others will be very soon. If you
If you're afraid of getting bored, you can, for example, go to a park.
leisure.
Amusement parks
There are several types of amusement parks. First of all, amusement parks.
pay once at the entrance and you can do many different attractions, some
rides, roller coasters... These parks also offer numerous shows. The Park
Astérix, Disneyland Paris, the Walibi parks, Europa Park are the largest and the
more well-known, but there are many others, smaller.

(JdE, 2005)

Subject no5(7 to 8 min)

Nursing, a real profession

More and more nannies

Today in France, to have their children looked after, parents have the choice between
the nursery, the private babysitter, and the nanny. But the nursery often no longer has
places and closes early in the evening: it does not help parents who work late. The babysitter-
Nannies are very expensive... So there are still the caregivers.
They are increasingly numerous and yet their profession is not recognized. They
are not well paid, they do not have fixed working hours and there is almost
no training to become a caregiver. So the government decided to change
things. He will give them a real status by creating a new law. The goal is
also to create 'nanny' jobs: it will reduce unemployment a bit and it will cost
cheaper than creating daycare centers.

(JdE, 2005)

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 Subject no6(7 to 8 minutes)
Together against poverty

In France, nearly 10 out of 100 people live in poverty. Helping them is

giving money, food, or clothing. It's also giving your time and
be attentive, as explained by Chantal Consolini. She leads Tapori-International,
a movement of friendship among children from all over the world.
What do poor children suffer from the most?
From the gaze of others. For the poor children we met, the most
What's important at school is primarily to have friends. They are rejected because of their
clothes, or because they were unable to do their homework. Friendship is a good
way to fight against poverty. Because with friends, one feels more confident.
What can we do?
We must be attentive to those who are excluded because of their differences.
is not always easy, because we are part of a group, and sometimes we have to
go out to reach the excluded. …

The Keys to Junior News, no 489)

Subject no7 (7 to 8 minutes)

The school open to all

Like all children aged 6 to 16, disabled children must go to school.

The law of June 30, 1975 states that the State must ensure their education by integrating them.
as often as possible to other children.
The new law of February 11, 2005 goes further: all disabled children must
go to their neighborhood school. The schools have until the start of the school year to prepare
their welcome.
People with disabilities progress more and thus increase their chances of succeeding later:
learn a trade, find a job and make a place for oneself in society.
The presence of disabled students benefits everyone as other children learn that way.
the difference, solidarity and tolerance.

(JdE, 2005)

Subject no8(7 to 8 min)

Sports? Why not as a family...
Often, in families, everyone does sports on their own: mom does her exercise,
Dad is jogging – or the opposite – and you are achieving feats in judo, soccer or
to horseback riding on Wednesday afternoons. Two years ago, a study showed that doing
Family sports helped to strengthen its members. Having a common goal: the
top of a mountain, for example; share the same effort: climb a slope to
bicycle; motivate each other... all of this allows family members to
to talk to each other and to get closer when daily life does not always allow for it
weather.
Climbing or diving?
The report showed that 63% of young people do not participate in sports with their family.
that it changes, in 2004, the government launched a weekend inviting the French
coming to discover new activities to do together with their children:
climbing, cross, diving... A total of 700 events are planned in France. For
to inform you: www. Jeunesse-sports.gouv.fr.

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 Subject no9 (7 to 8 minutes)
Safe on the school paths

Most often, accidents occur on the usual routes, the ones we take every day.
The days, like going to school. Here are some rules to follow.
In the car, the adult must pay attention to the child's safety (seatbelt). If the child
Take the bus, he must not cross in front of or behind the bus.
To be able to go to school by bike, skateboard, or rollerblades, one must be able to master their
vehicle... And so wait to be big enough (11 to 12 years old). If the child goes alone to
To walk to school, they must be over 8 years old and know the route perfectly. It is necessary
stay on the sidewalk, respect the signs (panels, lights, crossings for
pedestrians), look to the right and left before crossing, lend an ear, never
running, being well visible (light clothing and reflective strips on the backpack).
The ideal is to go to school with friends: we are safer in groups.
(JdE, October 20, 2005)

Subject no10 (7 to 8 minutes)

Fruits and vegetables protect health

A campaign invites us to eat more fruits and vegetables to escape from

serious diseases such as cancer.
Eat fruits and vegetables! This phrase is present for a month out of 70.
millions of stickers placed on fruits and vegetables throughout France.
It is scientifically proven that eating 400 grams of fruits and vegetables per day
Day is good for health and reduces the risk of developing cancer by 20 to 30%.
However, 60% of the French, especially the youth, consume too little of it.
Good eating habits
Consuming too much red meat, prepared dishes, or pasta is not very
recommended. On the contrary, the products of the earth have the same effect as certain
medications.
Thus, fresh, frozen, or canned, fruits and vegetables must be present.
Throughout the day. Five fruits or vegetables each day are enough to improve
the natural defenses of our body.
(The Keys to Junior News, no495)

Subject no11(7 to 8 min)

Birth of Gulli!

Gulli is a television channel intended for children aged 6 to 15, but also for
their parents. It broadcasts from 6:30 am to 11 pm and reaches 6 to 7 million families.
the channel offers a schedule of programs adapted to your lifestyle and that of
your parents (school periods, vacations, weekends...)
On the agenda:
Animation, fiction, documentaries, games, shows...
Gulli like... Growing up
Gulli is here to entertain, but also to listen and hear. Gulli is also a
useful chain, citizen, mobilized for all the causes that affect you. In
In short, Gulli is a channel that helps you grow in the world around you.

(JdE, no1056)

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 Subject no12 (7 to 8 minutes)
How to get everything right on exams?

A few tips to help you

Revision with friends: If you have to give an oral presentation, prepare for the games of
roles with the friends in your class. Sometimes you act as the student, sometimes you act as the teacher. Even
Asking questions will allow you to revise in a different way! You'll see, we
memorize more easily.
The notes: Revisions work better with small personal notes that
provide a global perspective on a subject. This does not replace, of course,
a real review, but it can allow for a final glance in case of stress.
And what do the teachers say?
Isabelle, history teacher: "So, the thing that kills it is the phone ringing! If it
Please, girls, turn it off before entering the exam room!
Éric, math teacher: "I have a bit of a problem with girls who want to play too sexy,"
with a miniskirt, a neckline down to the navel, and a perfume that gives a headache. That
makes me a little uncomfortable, and as a result, I'm probably less nice, less
natural.

Subject no13 (7 to 8 minutes)

Thousand actions for colleges

More solidarity and less violence, is it possible? Here are examples of actions
carried out in colleges:
The greats of 3thhelping the 6themes :
Here, each student in 3thmust take care of a 6-year-old student ththroughout the year and
to help him with his studies, if necessary. This leads the older ones to review the lessons
they must explain," explains Joël Moreau, director of the Notre-Dame college
of Hope, in Vendée.
We train in mediation, we learn respect:
Mistral College, in the Gard, is mobilizing against violence. Last year, the ten
fifth gradedebated on the theme of respect. Then 40 volunteer students were
attended mediation training for two Wednesdays. They played scenes of
conflicts, imagined ways to resolve a dispute, reflected on their way of speaking...
The model student is now the one who brings peace.

(Okapi, no792)

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 Subject no14 (7 to 8 minutes)
1 in 10 French people has major problems with reading and writing.

A study has revealed that 1 in 10 French people has serious difficulties reading and
writing. A very heavy handicap according to Mr. Bentolila, a specialist in the French language.
You say that not being able to read or write correctly is a serious handicap.
Why?
First of all, because today, to practice a profession, even a simple one, you need to know
to read and write. To be a gardening assistant, one must know how to decipher catalogs
techniques, read labels on products. To be a car mechanic, you need to
being able to enter information on a computer, read specialized magazines...
Knowing how to read and write also means breaking out of isolation...
Indeed. If I have trouble reading and writing, I will stay 'stuck' to my family.
and to my friends, because we understand each other without even having to speak. On the other hand,
Knowing how to read and write is an extraordinary way to meet others.
And, therefore, to expand my universe.

(The Keys to Junior News, no490)

Subject no15 (7 to 8 minutes)

We need to get organized!

Think about your gym bag," "Get ahead on your homework"... Why do you
Is it asked to be so organized? The response from Maryse Vaillant, author
Clean your room!
What does it mean to get organized?
It is being able to "step out" of the present to project oneself into the future. It is telling oneself
For example: 'There, I stop playing and I take 10 minutes to tidy up my room.'
That way, tomorrow I will more easily find my things and, if I get up this
Night, I will not step on a toy or on a book.
Is organizing also about becoming great?
Yes, because a very small child has no idea how things will unfold.
day, and even less his week. He relies on others. Organizing is
decide to take charge of one's life, to no longer depend on the organization of
others. Is it really essential?
Absolutely. There are many advantages to getting organized: you save time, you lose ...
fewer things... In fact, organizing allows for a more pleasant life with
less stress.

(The Keys to Junior News, no496)

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