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Key Facts: NCEA Level 2 French Exam

Level 7

Curriculum level target for NCEA Level 2 French

The NZ Curriculum

10 Credits

Total credits for external Standards 91118 & 91121

NZQA

3 Hours

Duration of the external examination session

NZQA Exam Timetable

100

Practice questions available in this study bank

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Prepare for NZQA NCEA Level 2 French (AS 91118 and AS 91121) with 100 targeted practice questions covering listening, reading, grammar, subjunctive mood, vocabulary, and Francophone culture. Includes detailed explanations for every question.

Sample NCEA Level 2 French Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your NCEA Level 2 French exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Listen to the radio excerpt: 'En raison des prévisions météorologiques défavorables, la fête du collège est reportée au samedi suivant.' Why was the school fair rescheduled?
A.Due to bad weather forecasts
B.Because of a school exam conflict
C.Owing to insufficient ticket sales
D.To allow time for renovation work
Explanation: 'En raison des prévisions météorologiques défavorables' translates to 'Due to unfavorable weather forecasts.' Therefore, bad weather predictions were the reason for postponing the event.
2Listen to the phone message: 'Bonjour Léa, c'est Marc. Je suis bloqué au garage car ma voiture ne démarre pas. Je serai en retard de 30 minutes.' What is Marc's main reason for being late?
A.He got lost on his way to school
B.His car broke down at the garage
C.He missed his morning bus ride
D.He was delayed by heavy traffic
Explanation: 'Ma voiture ne démarre pas' means 'my car won't start', placing Marc at the garage ('bloqué au garage') and causing a 30-minute delay.
3Listen to the podcast interview: 'Pendant les vacances d'été, j'ai travaillé dans une boulangerie locale pour économiser de l'argent afin d'acheter un nouvel ordinateur.' Why did the student work at the bakery during summer?
A.To gain school credit for business studies
B.To learn how to bake artisanal French pastry
C.To save money to purchase a new computer
D.To support his family's bakery business
Explanation: 'Pour économiser de l'argent afin d'acheter un nouvel ordinateur' explicitly states the student worked to save money for buying a new computer.
4Listen to the public announcement: 'Attention chers clients, le magasin fermera exceptionnellement à 18h aujourd'hui en raison d'un problème technique.' What action should shoppers anticipate?
A.A store-wide 50% discount starting at 18:00
B.Relocation of customer support to another floor
C.A mandatory staff training meeting at midday
D.An early store closure at 18:00 today
Explanation: 'Le magasin fermera exceptionnellement à 18h aujourd'hui' translates to 'the store will exceptionally close at 18:00 today.'
5Listen to the conversation: 'Tu viens à la piscine cet après-midi? — J'aimerais bien, mais je dois réviser pour mon examen de chimie demain.' Why is the speaker unable to go swimming?
A.She must study for her chemistry exam tomorrow
B.She forgot her swimsuit and towel at home
C.The pool is undergoing routine maintenance
D.She has a shift scheduled at her part-time job
Explanation: 'Je dois réviser pour mon examen de chimie demain' directly states that she must revise for her chemistry exam tomorrow.
6Listen to the dialogue: 'Pardon monsieur, pour aller à la gare routière? — Prenez la deuxième rue à droite, puis marchez tout droit pendant cinq minutes.' What directions are given to reach the bus station?
A.Turn left at the first traffic light and walk 10 minutes
B.Take the second street on the right and walk straight for 5 minutes
C.Board bus line 12 directly outside the pharmacy
D.Cross the bridge and take the third street on the left
Explanation: 'Prenez la deuxième rue à droite, puis marchez tout droit pendant cinq minutes' specifies turning right at the second street and walking straight ahead for 5 minutes.
7Listen to the voice note: 'Salut Thomas! N'oublie pas d'apporter tes crampons et ta gourde pour l'entraînement de football à 17h30.' What items is Thomas reminded to bring?
A.His football jersey and shin guards
B.His student ID card and bus pass
C.His football boots/cleats and water bottle
D.His raincoat and sports towel
Explanation: 'Crampons' are cleats/boots and 'gourde' is a water bottle. Thomas is asked to bring both for training.
8Listen to the report: 'Le club d'environnement du lycée organise une journée de nettoyage de la plage ce samedi matin à partir de 9h.' What activity is being scheduled?
A.A beach volleyball tournament for senior students
B.A marine biology field trip to study coastal wildlife
C.A fundraising bake sale held at the high school entrance
D.A Saturday morning beach cleanup organized by the eco-club
Explanation: 'Journée de nettoyage de la plage' means beach cleanup day, organized by 'le club d'environnement' on Saturday morning.
9Listen to the interview: 'Bien que le projet de jardin communautaire soit ambitieux, nous manquons encore de bénévoles pour arroser les plantes le week-end.' What key problem does the organizer highlight?
A.Shortage of volunteers to water plants on weekends
B.Lack of financial funding from the local city council
C.Poor soil quality preventing vegetables from growing
D.Public resistance to building gardens in urban areas
Explanation: 'Nous manquons encore de bénévoles pour arroser les plantes le week-end' clearly identifies a lack of volunteers for weekend plant watering.
10Listen to the discussion: 'Pour réduire notre empreinte carbone, notre établissement a décidé de supprimer l'usage des bouteilles en plastique jetables.' What initiative has the school adopted?
A.Installing solar panels on the main library roof
B.Eliminating single-use plastic bottles to cut carbon footprint
C.Replacing paper textbooks with electronic tablets
D.Creating a carpooling scheme for staff and students
Explanation: 'Supprimer l'usage des bouteilles en plastique jetables' means eliminating disposable plastic bottles.

About the NCEA Level 2 French Exam

Comprehensive study bank for New Zealand NCEA Level 2 French candidates. This resource features 100 practice questions designed to help students excel in Achievement Standards 91118 (Spoken French) and 91121 (Written French), as well as general French grammar and Francophone culture. Disclosed: this practice bank uses an English-language multiple-choice format adapted for self-assessment, with authentic French text passages and audio excerpts in stems and options.

Assessment

Two external standards (91118 listening, 91121 reading/viewing) worth 5 credits each, sat in one NZQA session. Speaking and writing standards are internally assessed in school.

Time Limit

3 hours. NZQA end-of-year examination sessions run for three hours, and a single session can assess up to three external achievement standards in the subject.

Passing Score

Achieved, Merit, or Excellence grades awarded based on NZQA criteria for Standards 91118 and 91121.

Exam Fee

Free for domestic New Zealand secondary school candidates. (New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA))

NCEA Level 2 French Exam Content Outline

25%

AS 91118: Spoken French Comprehension

Extracting main ideas, supporting details, speaker intent, and implicit conclusions from French audio dialogues, interviews, and broadcasts.

25%

AS 91121: Written French Comprehension

Analyzing written French texts including news articles, blogs, letters, and promotional materials to evaluate key themes and author perspectives.

25%

French Grammar, Tenses & Syntax

Applying grammar rules including passé composé vs. imparfait, futur simple, conditionnel, subjonctif, relative pronouns, and direct/indirect object pronouns.

25%

Vocabulary, Idioms & Francophone Culture

Understanding NCEA Level 2 core vocabulary, common French idioms, and cultural contexts of France and Francophone territories (New Caledonia, Tahiti, Quebec).

How to Pass the NCEA Level 2 French Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Achieved, Merit, or Excellence grades awarded based on NZQA criteria for Standards 91118 and 91121.
  • Assessment: Two external standards (91118 listening, 91121 reading/viewing) worth 5 credits each, sat in one NZQA session. Speaking and writing standards are internally assessed in school.
  • Time limit: 3 hours. NZQA end-of-year examination sessions run for three hours, and a single session can assess up to three external achievement standards in the subject.
  • Exam fee: Free for domestic New Zealand secondary school candidates.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NCEA Level 2 French Study Tips from Top Performers

1Regularly review the official NCEA Level 2 French vocabulary list to ensure familiarity with common words and expressions.
2Listen to French podcasts and news clips suited for intermediate learners (such as Journal en français facile) to build listening stamina.
3Practice distinguishing between the Passé Composé (completed actions) and Imparfait (descriptions, ongoing past habits).
4Pay attention to transition words (mots de liaison) such as 'cependant', 'par conséquent', 'bien que', and 'd'abord' to understand text flow.
5Learn key triggers for the French subjunctive mood (il faut que, je veux que, bien que, il est important que).

Frequently Asked Questions

What standards are covered in NCEA Level 2 French?

The primary external standards are AS 91118 (Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts) and AS 91121 (Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written French texts), each worth 5 credits.

What language level is expected for NCEA Level 2 French?

NCEA Level 2 aligns with Level 7 of The New Zealand Curriculum (CEFR A2+ to B1 level), expecting candidates to comprehend clear standard input on familiar matters such as work, school, leisure, and personal life.

Is this practice bank an official NZQA examination?

No. This practice bank is an independent study adaptation created by OpenExamPrep to help New Zealand students practice listening, reading, grammar, and vocabulary skills for NCEA Level 2 French.

How are answer explanations structured?

Every question provides a comprehensive explanation for why the correct option is right, along with specific explanations for why each wrong distractor option is incorrect.