CAPE French Unit 2 · 2014 · Paper 2

19 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)5 marksIndicate the elements that make the description of the world at the start of the first paragraph pessimistic.
2. 1(b)5 marksExplain what evidence there is that in theory conflict can be a systematic process.
3. 1(c)4 marksExplain what suggests that conflict does not necessarily follow a linear path.
4. 1(d)5 marksDescribe the political situation, according to the text, that can lead to violence.
5. 1(e)5 marksState what conclusions can be drawn concerning humanity after reading the last paragraph.
6. 2(a)5 marksExplain how the writer emphasizes the fact that oil is absolutely essential for the running of modern society.
7. 2(b)5 marksState what suggests that investment in oil production might be a lucrative long-term venture.
8. 2(c)5 marksExplain in what way oil could be viewed as the means of fulfilling the aspirations of a country.
9. 2(d)4 marksState what will be the likely impact of the discovery of oil for France and its territories.
10. 2(e)1 markFind a synonym or equivalent phrase in paragraph 1 for '... couches ...'.
11. 2(f)1 markFind a synonym or equivalent phrase in paragraph 1 for '... ouvriers ...'.
12. 2(g)1 markFind a synonym or equivalent phrase in paragraph 2 for '... approximativement ...'.
13. 2(h)1 markFind a synonym or equivalent phrase in paragraph 3 for '... voyager ...'.
14. 2(i)1 markFind a synonym or equivalent phrase in paragraph 4 for '... chiffre ...'.
15. 324 marksComment on the statement: «Aujourd'hui si vous êtes malade, il faut être riche aussi. Quel dommage!»
16. 424 marksComment on the opinion: «Les êtres humains ne doivent pas participer aux expériences médicales. C'est une violation des droits de l'homme.»
17. 524 marksDiscuss the statement: «L'informatique et la technologie: ennemies ou amies du crime?»
18. 624 marksDiscuss the statement: «Le portable et les produits de ce genre sont les dieux de la société moderne.»
19. 724 marksState whether you agree with the opinion and justify your response: «Grâce à l'ordinateur, l'écart entre les pays riches et les pays pauvres se réduit.»