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Key Facts: La Rioja PAU French (UR) Exam

90 Min

Exam duration for the PAU Foreign Language II paper

UR PAU 2026 Guidelines

0–10

Grading scale for PAU subject examinations

Universidad de La Rioja Access Guidelines

Min 4.0

Minimum mark required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA

Universidad de La Rioja / PAU Commission

60 / 40

Weighting ratio between Bachillerato GPA (60%) and PAU Access Phase (40%)

Spanish University Entrance Regulations

B1–B2

Target CEFR French language proficiency level for 2º Bachillerato

La Rioja LOMLOE Curriculum

100

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Prepare for the 2026 La Rioja PAU French exam (UR) with 100 practice questions covering reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, discourse connectors, and writing cohesion.

Sample La Rioja PAU French (UR) Practice Questions

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1Lisez l'extrait suivant : « Dans la région de La Rioja, la transition écologique transforme la viticulture. Les vignerons adaptent leurs méthodes pour protéger la biodiversité tout en modernisant leurs vignobles face au réchauffement climatique. » Quelle est l'idée principale de cet extrait ?
A.La région développe la viticulture durable pour préserver la biodiversité et moderniser ses vignobles.
B.La Rioja a totalement abandonné la production de vin au profit de l'industrie automobile.
C.Le changement climatique n'a aucun impact sur l'agriculture dans le nord de l'Espagne.
D.Les viticulteurs refusent d'adopter de nouvelles technologies environnementales.
Explanation: The text explicitly emphasizes that La Rioja is promoting sustainable viticulture to protect biodiversity while modernizing vineyards.
2Lisez l'extrait : « De nombreux lycéens participent à des projets de bénévolat local. Cet engagement citoyen leur permet de s'investir dans la vie de leur commune tout en développant des compétences pratiques et relationnelles. » Selon le texte, quel est le bénéfice pour les jeunes ?
A.Pour gagner de l'argent et obtenir un emploi immédiatement.
B.Pour voyager gratuitement à l'étranger sans aucune responsabilité.
C.Pour participer à la vie communautaire et acquérir des compétences pratiques.
D.Pour éviter de poursuivre des études secondaires ou universitaires.
Explanation: The text points out that young volunteers engage in local civic life and develop practical social skills.
3Lisez le conseil suivant : « Limiter l'utilisation des écrans une heure avant le coucher favorise un sommeil réparateur et améliore la mémoire des élèves. » Quel est l'objectif principal de ce texte ?
A.Inciter les lecteurs à réduire leur temps d'écran avant d'aller se coucher.
B.Recommander l'achat de smartphones de dernière génération.
C.Prouver que les écrans améliorent la mémoire durant le sommeil.
D.Interdire complètement l'utilisation des ordinateurs au lycée.
Explanation: The recommendation directly advises cutting screen time prior to sleep to improve rest quality.
4Choisissez la forme verbale correcte : « Il est nécessaire que tous les candidats ________ (être) à l'heure pour l'épreuve de français. »
A.soient
B.sont
C.étaient
D.seront
Explanation: The impersonal expression 'Il est nécessaire que' requires the subjunctive mood ('soient').
5Complétez la phrase : « Hier soir, ma sœur ________ (finir) son devoir d'histoire avant neuf heures. »
A.a fini
B.finissais
C.finisse
D.finira
Explanation: The completed past action with a specific result requires the passé composé ('a fini').
6Remplacez le complément souligné par le pronom convenable : « Le professeur lit <u>cette lettre</u> à toute la classe. »
A.la
B.lui
C.en
D.y
Explanation: The direct object 'cette lettre' is feminine singular, so it is replaced by the COD pronoun 'la'.
7Complétez la phrase avec le pronom COI approprié : « Marc a oublié de parler à son ami ; il va ________ téléphoner ce soir. »
A.lui
B.le
C.leur
D.y
Explanation: 'Téléphoner à quelqu'un' takes an indirect object (COI). Singular person 'à son ami' is replaced by 'lui'.
8Choisissez le connecteur logique approprié : « Il a travaillé avec rigueur toute l'année, ________ il a réussi son examen. »
A.donc
B.mais
C.parce que
D.bien que
Explanation: 'Donc' introduces the logical consequence of working hard.
9Choisissez le connecteur de cause adéquat : « Elle reste à la maison ________ elle doit réviser ses examens. »
A.bien que
B.car
C.par conséquent
D.afin de
Explanation: 'Car' is a coordinating conjunction of cause, introducing the reason for staying home.
10Que signifie le mot faux ami « une librairie » en anglais ?
A.bookstore
B.library
C.free time
D.school bag
Explanation: In French, 'une librairie' is a false friend (faux ami) that means a bookstore where books are sold, while a library is 'une bibliothèque'.

About the La Rioja PAU French (UR) Exam

The La Rioja PAU Foreign Language II — French exam (Lengua Extranjera II: Francés) is organized and administered by Universidad de La Rioja (UR) and the Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de La Rioja. Based on the 2026 LOMLOE 2º Bachillerato curriculum, it evaluates upper secondary students on CEFR B1-B2 French competencies including reading comprehension, grammatical accuracy (subjunctive, tenses, pronouns), discourse markers, and text organization.

Exam sponsor: Universidad de La Rioja (UR) / Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de La Rioja. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written 90-minute examination assessing reading comprehension of contemporary French texts, textual analysis, morphological-syntactic mastery (verbs, moods, pronouns), lexical competency, and argumentative essay cohesion.

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 55.43 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de La Rioja / UR).

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30%

French Reading Comprehension & Textual Analysis

Textual analysis of authentic contemporary prose, identification of main arguments, implicit meaning, and contextual vocabulary interpretation.

35%

French Grammar & Syntax

Mastery of Subjonctif vs Indicatif, Passé composé vs Imparfait, COD/COI/y/en pronouns, concordance des temps, conditionnel, and prepositions.

15%

Lexicon & Idioms

Idiomatic expressions, false friends (faux amis), prepositional verb complements, and word family derivations.

20%

Discourse Connectors & Writing Cohesion

Logical transition markers, formal register consistency, textual cohesion, transition markers, and essay structuring.

Preparing for the La Rioja PAU French (UR) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: Written 90-minute examination assessing reading comprehension of contemporary French texts, textual analysis, morphological-syntactic mastery (verbs, moods, pronouns), lexical competency, and argumentative essay cohesion.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 55.43 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de La Rioja / UR). Official sources

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La Rioja PAU French (UR): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master subjunctive triggers (e.g., bien que, pour que, avant que, il faut que, bien qu'il soit) and contrast with indicative clauses.
2Practice distinguishing past tenses (passé composé for punctual completed actions, imparfait for ongoing past context or habits, plus-que-parfait for prior past events).
3Review pronoun substitution rules (COD, COI, y, en) and double pronoun order in declarative and imperative sentences.
4Learn formal logical connectors (en effet, en revanche, par conséquent, non seulement... mais aussi) to enhance cohesion in textual analysis and essay writing.
5Build active vocabulary around contemporary socio-cultural topics relevant to 2º Bachillerato LOMLOE curriculum guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank in the same format as the real La Rioja PAU exam?

No, and it is important to know the difference. The official La Rioja PAU paper is a 90-minute examination sat in Spanish and built around reading comprehension of a French text plus open and semi-constructed written production in French. Under the 2026 PAU design rules agreed by UR and CRUE, open and semi-constructed responses must account for at least 70% of every paper, so the real exam contains no multiple-choice section. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same official 2º Bachillerato syllabus — not an official translation, not a past paper, and not a simulation of the exam format. Use it to drill the underlying knowledge and reasoning quickly, then practise writing the composition and open comprehension answers in French under timed conditions separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.

What is the format of the La Rioja PAU French exam?

The exam is a 90-minute written assessment consisting of text comprehension (main idea, true/false with justification, contextual vocabulary), language manipulation (syntax, grammar transformations, verb tenses), and guided written expression.

What passing score is required for university admission?

The exam is marked on a 0–10 scale. A minimum grade of 4.0 is required in the Access Phase to calculate the overall university entrance mark (60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU Access Phase >= 5.0).

What registration fees apply for PAU in La Rioja?

The base registration fee for the PAU Access Phase set by Universidad de La Rioja / Gobierno de La Rioja is EUR 55.43.

What level of French proficiency is expected?

The examination targets CEFR B1-B2 level competencies expected of 2º Bachillerato students, emphasizing complex grammar usage, clear comprehension, and structured argument formulation.

What topics are commonly featured in reading passages?

Passages feature contemporary themes such as environmental sustainability, digital technology, social media, education, culture, youth issues, and mobility in Europe.