FRENCH I ORAL FINAL TOPICS

January 9, 2012

Listed below are the four possible topics for the Oral Final Exam on Monday, January 9, 2012. On that date, the teacher will select the situation and which role each student will play. Therefore, each student should be prepared to perform every role in all four of the situations.

A. Salut, les copains! You’re meeting the new francophone student at your school. Greet the student, introduce yourself, and ask his name. Find out how he is feeling and say how you are feeling. Tell him how old you are and ask him his age. Finally, say goodbye.

B. Qu’est-ce qui te plait? This summer, you’re going to be baby-sitting for the Lemays, a French-Canadian family who recently moved to your neighborhood. Their son is 12. Ask him questions to find out what he likes to do. He should respond appropriately.

C. Comment est ta famille? You’re at a French carnival where you see a fortune teller and decide to have him predict your future. Using the present tense, ask him questions to find out what your future wife is like and whether or not you have a big family. The fortune teller will give you a detailed answer.

D. Mon année scolaire. A francophone student has just arrived at your school and his schedule is exactly like yours. Since he is a little lost, the principal asked you to help him. Role-play a conversation in which you discuss your school’s schedule and your classes with this new student. He will ask you questions about the supplies he needs to get.