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10 Top Tips for the French GCSE 9-1 Reading and Listening exams - HIGHER.

The EverLearner・28 minutes read

Answer every question, even if unsure, utilize highlighters to make notes, and familiarize yourself with listening exam patterns to improve performance and attention to detail. Differentiate between smart and casual clothes, explore attire concepts, discuss ties and costumes, suggest wardrobe versatility, expand vocabulary, watch out for distractors, focus on time phrases and tenses, and interpret questions accurately for better results in language exams.

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  • Deduce answers from loosely associated words or word families in the text or listening material.
  • Familiarize yourself with the beeps and patterns in the listening exam.

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Effective Exam Strategies for Success

  • Answer every question on the exam paper, even if unsure, and make educated guesses.
  • Use common sense and avoid leaving any blanks on the paper.
  • Utilize highlighters to underline words and make notes anywhere except in the answer box or barcodes.
  • Answer questions in the language they are presented in, whether French or English.
  • Familiarize yourself with the beeps and patterns in the listening exam.
  • Pay attention to the specific questions being asked in the listening exam.
  • Scribble notes everywhere, including vocabulary on the sides of the paper.
  • Read the entire question before reading the text or listening to the extract.
  • Be aware of negative words in questions and responses.
  • Deduce answers from loosely associated words or word families in the text or listening material.

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"Style, Fit, Occasions: Smart vs Casual Attire"

  • Differentiating between smart clothes and casual clothes, focusing on fit and style
  • Exploring the concept of smart and chic attire, discussing appropriate occasions
  • Mentioning the significance of ties and costumes in formal settings
  • Suggesting the inclusion of jeans in a versatile wardrobe
  • Encouraging the expansion of vocabulary through word families
  • Advising caution when encountering distractors in multiple-choice questions
  • Emphasizing the importance of time phrases and frequency expressions for accuracy
  • Highlighting the need for precision in identifying tenses in language tasks
  • Providing a breakdown of forming past, present, future, and conditional tenses
  • Offering guidance on interpreting and responding to questions in language exams
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