Bringing the world together: Edexcel GCSE French questions

Every Edexcel GCSE French exam question on 5.1 Bringing the world together, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 150 questions on Bringing the world together, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(i) (1 mark): Jamila helps her neighbour by … A taking him out. B doing the shopping. C walking the dog. D working in the garden.
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(ii) (1 mark): Jamila runs a website where people donate … A video games. B books. C clothes. D mobile phones.
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(iii) (1 mark): What is most important for Jamila, is that she … A has responsibilities. B meets new people. C gets work experience. D learns new skills.
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(a) (1 mark): Who does the charity help? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(b) (2 marks): Name two sporting activities the charity organises. (2)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(c) (1 mark): How old do you have to be to volunteer? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(a) (1 mark): is planning a show. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(b) (1 mark): is organising an event with friends. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(c) (1 mark): is planning a sports event. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(d) (1 mark): is offering free tuition. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(e) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (e) What do we learn about the toy sale last year? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(f) (1 mark): What happened after the free course last year? (1)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(a) (28 marks): Écris un article pour un site web. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • comment tu aides ta famille • pourquoi il est important d’aider la société •
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) What does she say about all the volunteers at Copains du monde? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): What do they normally do to get food for the homeless people? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iii) (1 mark): How do they sometimes get hot meals to give out? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iv) (1 mark): What do they do for homeless people in December? Give one detail. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(v) (1 mark): Why do the volunteers wear green in December? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (2 marks): Part (b) Aurélie continues. (i) Why did she become a volunteer for Copains du monde? Give two details. (2)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (1 mark): Why does she prefer giving out food? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): How has volunteering helped her? Give one detail. (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iv) (1 mark): What does she find difficult? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(a) (1 mark): What collection did Clément organise to help poor families? (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(b) (2 marks): Name two of the items people donated. (2)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(c) (1 mark): What does he hope to do this year? Give one detail. (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(a) (1 mark): Quels enfants reçoivent les boîtes-cadeaux ? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(b) (1 mark): Ce projet a commencé quand ? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(c) (1 mark): Qu’est-ce qu’il faut faire pour commencer ? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(d) (1 mark): Qu’est-ce qu’on ne doit pas mettre dans la boîte ? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(e) (1 mark): Où faut-il aller exactement avec sa boîte remplie ? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a) (1 mark): Philippe va travailler avec son . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(b) (1 mark): Philippe va travailler dans un . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(c) (1 mark): Il va jouer avec des . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(d) (1 mark): Le père de son cousin travaille dans une . (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(e) (1 mark): L’ambition de Philippe est d’être . (1)
June 2024, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(b) (28 marks): Organising a sports event 2 (b) Écris un article sur un évènement sportif que tu veux organiser. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • l’évènement spo
June 2024, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q2(a) (16 marks): Écris un email à une organisation. Écris : • où tu habites • qui tu veux aider • quels jours tu es libre • une activité que tu vas faire. Écris 40–50 mots envir
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) How old do you have to be to do civic service? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): Where can the volunteers do their civic service? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iii) (2 marks): Which activities can volunteers do? Give two examples. (2)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iv) (1 mark): What is the advantage of the card given to volunteers? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) Noélie is talking about her civic service. (i) What did Noélie do in Togo? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (1 mark): What does she say about her accommodation? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): Why did she not work between 12pm and 3pm? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iv) (1 mark): How do we know that the work the volunteers did was appreciated? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(v) (1 mark): How did the experience change her life? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Who does Audrey visit? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): What does Audrey do when she visits? Give one detail. (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What does she give to an organisation? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(d) (1 mark): Where does her donation go? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(a) (1 mark): What is the exact date of the music festival? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(b) (1 mark): What will this event enable musicians to do? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(c) (1 mark): What do you learn about the cost of the events? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q12(d) (1 mark): Where do the events take place? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(a) (1 mark): likes to help the homeless. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(b) (1 mark): plans to raise money for charity. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(c) (1 mark): helped the local environment. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(d) (1 mark): is sponsoring a child. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(e) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (e) What does Laetitia’s father do? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(f) (1 mark): What inspired Ahmed to take some action? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Read Patrick’s report about the work he does. Je travaille depuis dix-huit mois comme volontaire pour une organisation qui aide les personnes qui vivent dans la
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): When does Patrick work? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): What does he think of his colleagues? Give one detail. (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): The report continues. Dans notre ville, il y a beaucoup de gens qui n’ont pas d’emploi. Notre organisation essaie d’aider tous ces gens. Nous leur offrons de la
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): What do people in town give to help others? Give one detail. (1)
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(b) (28 marks): Helping in a hospital 2 (b) Écris un article sur ton rôle à l’hôpital. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • pourquoi tu aides à l’hôpital • ce que tu
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) Where can you find Emmaüs charity shops? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): Who does this charity help? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a)(iii) (1 mark): What does Annick say about Saturdays in the shop where she works? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) What work does Annick do in the shop? Give one detail. (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(b)(ii) (1 mark): Why does Annick like working in the shop? Give one detail. (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(a) (1 mark): The charity helps children with which kind of problems? Give one example. (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(b) (2 marks): What activities does the organisation offer? Give two examples. (2)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(c) (1 mark): What does Zainab do? Give one detail. (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(i) (1 mark): Odile travaille bénévolement depuis quelques… A jours. B semaines. C mois. D années.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(ii) (1 mark): Elle aime… A bavarder avec les gens. B gagner de l’argent. C faire du shopping. D manger au centre.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iii) (1 mark): Odile est… A pauvre. B timide. C gentille. D amusante.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(iv) (1 mark): En semaine, elle travaille comme… A infirmière. B volontaire. C vendeuse. D secrétaire.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(v) (1 mark): Cet été, elle va… A faire la cuisine dans un centre. B travailler dans un hôtel. C voyager à l’étranger. D donner de l’argent aux pauvres.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(i) (1 mark): Odile travaille bénévolement depuis quelques … A jours. B semaines. C mois. D années.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(ii) (1 mark): Elle aime … A bavarder avec les gens. B gagner de l’argent. C faire du shopping. D manger au centre.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iii) (1 mark): Odile est … A pauvre. B timide. C gentille. D amusante.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(iv) (1 mark): En semaine, elle travaille comme … A infirmière. B volontaire. C vendeuse. D secrétaire.
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q8(v) (1 mark): Cet été, elle va … A faire la cuisine dans un centre. B travailler dans un hôtel. C voyager à l’étranger. D donner de l’argent aux pauvres.
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(b) (28 marks): Working as a volunteer 2 (b) Écris une lettre à une organisation pour poser ta candidature. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • pourquoi tu veux tra
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q3 (3 marks): What do these three young people do? Listen to the recording and put a cross next to each one of the three correct ideas. A sell cakes B deliver leaflets C sell
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): How many countries will take part in the sports festival? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): How long will the festival last? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): Why might people have to stay in a hotel? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(i) (3 marks): What do you find out? Put a cross in each of the three correct boxes. (3) A The Depaul Charity has been in France for 30 years. B André has a job working for th
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(ii) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (ii) How was the organisation able to expand in 2013? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(iii) (1 mark): What new idea did the organisation introduce in 2014? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): How many countries will take part in the sports festival? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): How long will the festival last? (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): Why might people have to stay in a hotel? (1)
November 2021, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(a) (28 marks): Tu voudrais organiser un concert de charité dans ton école. Écris un email à ton directeur. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • détails de ton événe
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): You listen to a podcast about the Roland Garros stadium and tournament. What does it say? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three corre
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(i) (2 marks): Part (a) (i) How do these organisations help refugees? Give two details. (2)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): Where do the refugees come from? (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iii) (1 mark): What do some volunteers do to help refugees? (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (2 marks): Part (b) Malik talks about his work in a centre for refugees. (i) What does Malik say about the meals in the centre? Give both details. (2)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (1 mark): What activity did Malik organise in the summer? (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): What additional support does the centre offer for those who need it? (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iv) (1 mark): What did Malik think about refugees before starting to work with them? (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(v) (1 mark): How has Malik’s opinion changed now? (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): You listen to a podcast about the Roland Garros stadium and tournament. What does it say? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three corre
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): What is the aim of this charity? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): Name one thing you have to do before you adopt an animal. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): What should you do if you already have a pet? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Read the article about volunteering. Mathieu travaille chaque week-end bénévolement dans une maison de retraite en ville. Il adore bavarder avec les personnes â
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): Where does he go for a walk with the old man? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): What career is Mathieu interested in? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): The article continues. Alicia travaille une fois par semaine comme volontaire dans une école maternelle. Elle joue avec les petits enfants et les aide à mettre
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): What job does Alicia hope to do in the future? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): What is the aim of this charity? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): Name one thing you have to do before you adopt an animal. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What should you do if you already have a pet? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(i) (1 mark): The games will take place in France for… A the first time. B the second time. C the third time. D the fifth time.
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(ii) (1 mark): The new Olympic Village will be built… A in the centre of Paris. B 15 minutes from the centre of Paris. C 15 kilometres from the centre of Paris. D to the south
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(iii) (1 mark): They will need to build a new… A athletics stadium. B cycling stadium. C football stadium. D swimming pool.
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q3(iv) (1 mark): They will need more… A restaurants. B hotels. C public transport. D car parks.
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(i) (1 mark): The games will take place in France for… A the first time. B the second time. C the third time. D the fifth time.
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(ii) (1 mark): The new Olympic Village will be built… A in the centre of Paris. B 15 minutes from the centre of Paris. C 15 kilometres from the centre of Paris. D to the south
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(iii) (1 mark): They will need to build a new… A athletics stadium. B cycling stadium. C football stadium. D swimming pool.
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q9(iv) (1 mark): They will need more… A restaurants. B hotels. C public transport. D car parks.
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Why does Florence do voluntary work? Give one reason. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(b) (2 marks): How do Florence and Paul help elderly people? (2) (i) (ii).
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(a) (1 mark): Pourquoi les gens vont-ils aux Restaurants du Cœur ? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(b) (2 marks): Comment les bénévoles encouragent-ils les gens à contribuer à la Collecte Nationale ? Donne deux détails. (2)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(c) (1 mark): Pourquoi Virginie n’a-t-elle pas pu assister à la Collecte Nationale ? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(d) (1 mark): À part les emails, comment est-ce qu’on a annoncé la Collecte à l’université ? (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Why does Florence do voluntary work? Give one reason. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(b) (2 marks): How do Florence and Paul help elderly people? (2) (i) . (ii) .
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q2 (16 marks): Vous êtes allé(e) à un festival de musique. Écrivez une critique pour votre professeur de français avec les informations suivantes : • quelques détails sur le f
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): Your partner’s sister, Gwenaëlle, tells you about the charity work she does. Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. Exa
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): concert (a) At the Laëtitia likes the . (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(b) (2 marks): Clément particularly likes the and the . (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): Your partner’s sister, Gwenaëlle, tells you about the charity work she does. Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. Exa
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(a) (1 mark): Quelle est la durée moyenne de séjour dans les camps de réfugiés ? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(b) (1 mark): Qu’est-ce qu’on livre premièrement en cas de crise ? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(c) (1 mark): À part les livres, qu’est-ce que les réfugiés reçoivent de l’organisation ? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(d) (1 mark): Quelle est la contribution de Philippe Starck au projet ? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q9(e) (1 mark): Quel est l’avantage principal de « Ideas Box » ? (1)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(a) (28 marks): Vous désirez passer une année de volontariat à l’étranger et vous écrivez à une organisation pour poser votre candidature. Écrivez une lettre pour convaincre l’
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q2 (16 marks): Vous passez une semaine à un festival de sports en Belgique. Écrivez un rapport pour les organisateurs avec les informations suivantes : • qui vous êtes • pourq
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q9(a) (3 marks): Fatima is talking about an anti-discrimination group she has set up at school. What does she say? Listen to the podcast and put a cross in each one of the three
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): You also hear this report on events to celebrate diversity in France. Listen to the recording and answer the following questions in English. You do not need to
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (1 mark): Name one type of event that towns organise to celebrate diversity. (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): What activity was part of the antiracism week in schools? (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iv) (1 mark): What shows that the Gay Games were popular? (1)

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