Town, region and country: Edexcel GCSE French questions

Every Edexcel GCSE French exam question on 2.3 Town, region and country, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 129 questions on Town, region and country, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): You hear this podcast. Listen to the podcast and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A It is open on Christmas Day. B It closes on the 31st Dece
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4(a) (1 mark): Aïcha likes the . (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4(b) (1 mark): Thomas likes the . (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4(c) (1 mark): Sandrine likes the . (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): You hear this podcast. Listen to the podcast and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A It is open on Christmas Day. B It closes on the 31st Dece
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(i) (3 marks): What does this article tell us? Put a cross in each of the three correct boxes. (3) A French towns today have a modern image. B Grenoble was the first town to b
June 2025, 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 would advertising in parks help local people? Give one detail. (
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(iii) (1 mark): In the past, what gave French towns a modern image? (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): enjoys shopping. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): likes the museum. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): eats in the café. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(d) (1 mark): walks the dog. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(e) (1 mark): goes to town on Saturdays. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(f) (1 mark): lives near a park. (1)
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(i) (1 mark): Jo’s life changed when she was … A ten. B eleven. C twelve. D thirteen.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Jo’s father arrived home … A at the usual time. B earlier than usual. C later than usual. D around midnight.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iii) (1 mark): Her father asked if they wanted to live … A in the countryside. B near the beach. C in the mountains. D in a city.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Jo’s family could not have pets because they lived in … A a house. B a flat. C a hotel. D a bungalow.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q4(v) (1 mark): Jo’s family is moving because … A they want to be near Paris. B they enjoy travelling. C her father has left his job. D they need space to work.
June 2025, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. J’habite dans une ville en France. Il y a un grand stade pour faire du sport. Malheureusement, la piscine est fermée. Nous
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(b) (28 marks): Where I live 2 (b) Écris un article pour un site web. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • ce qu’il y a à faire pour les jeunes où tu habites • les a
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): Franck A There is a good transport system. B Tourism provides lots of jobs. C The centre needs to be cleaned up. D In the evening the town is quiet. E The area
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): Benita A There is too much traffic. B She likes shopping in town. C She likes the traditional aspects. D She enjoys the night life. E When she is older, she pla
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q3 (3 marks): Where do these people want to go? Listen to the recording and put a cross next to each one of the three correct statements. A museum B park C shopping centre D
June 2023, 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 Tropical storms are rare on these islands. B Over the weekend, the storm got worse.
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(ii) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (ii) Why is Category 5 dangerous? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(iii) (1 mark): Why are firemen going to Guadeloupe tomorrow? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) Which families find living in the countryside particularly good? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(ii) (1 mark): What would Youssef like to be able to do? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(iii) (1 mark): Why does he like living in the countryside? Give one detail. (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) What is Youssef’s father able to do? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(ii) (1 mark): How is his mother going to earn money? (1)
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q7 (3 marks): What does Yuen say? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A My town is big. B There is a lot to do. C The weather is g
June 2022, 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 Dakar Street artists only decorate certain areas. B Street artists often decorate ho
June 2022, 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 did Fatou spend her pocket money? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q6(iii) (1 mark): Why is graffiti important for the people of Dakar? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. J’habite une ville industrielle. J’aime la vie ici car c’est animé. J’utilise normalement mon vélo parce que je suis sporti
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(b) (20 marks): My area 1 (b) Écris un article sur ta région. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • une description de ta région • ton opinion sur les transports en c
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(b) (20 marks): My area 3 (b) Écris un article sur ta région. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • une description de ta région • ton opinion sur les transports en c
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): You hear this information about a market, La Braderie, in Lille. Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A It is the big
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) Laetitia has lived in her town … A all her life. B for ten years. C for six years. D for one month.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(ii) (1 mark): She likes her town because it is … A multicultural. B modern. C touristy. D commercial.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(iii) (1 mark): She thinks her town needs … A a stadium. B a shopping centre. C restaurants. D a cinema.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) Now listen to Cassius talking about his town. (i) In Cassius’ town there is an annual … festival. A book B food C music D theatre
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(ii) (1 mark): He thinks there is a lack of … A schools. B hospitals. C housing. D jobs.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(iii) (1 mark): He particularly likes … A the transport system. B the shops. C the people. D the weather.
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q8(a) (1 mark): What kind of town is Toulouse according to Dounia? (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q8(b) (1 mark): What is there to do in her town? Give one example. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q8(c) (1 mark): What does she not like about her town? (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): You hear this information about a market, La Braderie, in Lille. Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A It is the big
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(a) (1 mark): The couple have a . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(b) (1 mark): The couple want a flat not far from the . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(c) (1 mark): The family want a house with bedrooms. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(d) (1 mark): The family prefer to live in the . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(e) (1 mark): The family want to be near the . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a) (1 mark): On peut réserver une visite . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(b) (1 mark): Les guides parlent langues. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(c) (1 mark): À la ferme, on vend des . (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(d) (1 mark): On peut les spécialités de la région. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(e) (1 mark): Il est possible de trouver des informations . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): Valentine lives in a small village. What does she say? Example: She moved to the countryside for a quiet life. A She likes knowing everyone. B There is nothing
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): Ludovic lives in a town. What does he say? A Public transport is quick and easy. B There needs to be more police on the streets. C They are building a new sport
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): surfing (a) Corinne recommends the and the (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(b) (2 marks): Abdel recommends the and the . (2)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(a) (1 mark): does not like all the crowds at museums. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(b) (1 mark): never visits museums with his/her family. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(c) (1 mark): thinks that visiting museums helps with his/her studies. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(d) (1 mark): enjoyed a recent museum visit. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(e) (2 marks): Answer the following question in English. (e) What does Jeanne say about a recent survey? Mention two details. (2) 1 2
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(a) (1 mark): La ville est . (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(b) (1 mark): On ne trouve pas de dans le parking. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(c) (1 mark): C’est dangereux pour les . (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(d) (1 mark): On devrait interdire les voitures dans le . (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q7(e) (1 mark): Il y a des parkings à de la ville de Nantes. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): aime l’histoire de la ville. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): pense que la ville est polluée. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): pense qu’il n’y a rien à faire. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): aime les habitants. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(e) (1 mark): aime sortir en ville le soir. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(a) (1 mark): aime l’histoire de la ville. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(b) (1 mark): pense que la ville est polluée. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(c) (1 mark): pense qu’il n’y a rien à faire. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(d) (1 mark): aime les habitants. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(e) (1 mark): aime sortir en ville le soir. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. Depuis ma naissance, j’habite une banlieue où il n’y a pas grand-chose à faire. Mes parents viennent de me dire qu’on va tr
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(a) (1 mark): Where he lives, you can go . (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(b) (1 mark): One disadvantage of his area is the lack of . (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(c) (1 mark): The town centre has a lot of . (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(d) (1 mark): There is a lot of on the outskirts of town. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q2(e) (1 mark): Everyone to work. (1)
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(b) (20 marks): Habiter à l’étranger (b) Un site Internet français cherche à connaître tes opinions. Que pensent les jeunes de l’idée d’habiter à l’étranger ? Écris un article
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q3 (12 marks): Traduis le passage suivant en français : My family has lived in our village for years. It is a very beautiful place, and many tourists come to visit. We don’t l
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(b) (20 marks): Habiter à l’étranger (b) Un site Internet français cherche à connaître tes opinions. Que pensent les jeunes de l’idée d’habiter à l’étranger ? Écris un article
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): Today it is very cold. (2)
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(b) (2 marks): I prefer warmer weather. (2)
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(c) (2 marks): I always look at the weather report on my mobile. (2)
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(d) (3 marks): Yesterday, I went to a restaurant with my parents. (3)
June 2019, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(e) (3 marks): When we left, it was raining and we went home by taxi. (3)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(i) (1 mark): He likes to go… A canoeing. B sailing. C water skiing. D fishing.
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(ii) (1 mark): He thinks the biggest problem is… A the poor transport system. B tourism. C the lack of shops. D the lack of night life.
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(iii) (1 mark): He would like to improve the… A cinemas. B swimming pool. C town centre. D leisure centre.
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4 (3 marks): Your exchange partner is telling you what her friends, Magali, Sacha and Sybille, think is wrong about their town. Who says what? Listen to the recording and pu
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): Who would like to live somewhere else? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): Who complains about the constant noise near where they live? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What does Louis think is a disadvantage in his town centre? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): Give one action taken to improve Jeanne’s town. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): What does Bernard find positive about his area? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Read this blog post by Madeleine. Depuis trois ans j’habite une assez grande ville dans le sud-ouest de la France et j’adore ma ville. Nous avons un appartement
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): What problem is there in the block of flats? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): How does Madeleine keep fit? (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): The blog continues. Pendant son enfance, mon père habitait une ferme et il m’a dit que c’était très ennuyeux pour les jeunes. Moi, je voudrais habiter à la mont
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): Give one reason why Madeleine would like to live in the mountains. (1)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(b) (28 marks): La région que j’habite (b) Un magazine francophone cherche des articles sur les jeunes et où ils habitent. Écrivez un article sur ta région qui intéressera les
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q3 (3 marks): Listen to this advert promoting a town. What is mentioned? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A public transport B
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q7(a) (2 marks): Myriam Advantage (1) Disadvantage (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q7(b) (2 marks): Théo Advantage (1) Disadvantage (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q7(c) (2 marks): Chloé Advantage (1) Disadvantage (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): The best place to visit (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q6(b) (1 mark): What to see in the old town (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q6(c) (1 mark): When the castle is closed (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Foundation, Q9 (3 marks): Listen to this advert promoting a town. What is mentioned? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A public transport B
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the sentences below. Put a cross in the correct box for each question. (i) The beaches are open … (1) A all year. B in July and August. C only when the
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): Children’s activities … (1) A are free. B must be booked. C are in the mornings.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(a)(iii) (1 mark): To relax, tourists can go to the … (1) A park. B library. C tourist office.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(b)(i) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences. (i) What is special about the animals in the park? (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q7(b)(ii) (1 mark): How can tourists book a boat trip? (1)
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete the sentences below. Put a cross in the correct box for each question. (i) The town is … (1) A new. B beautiful. C busy.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): Everyone loves the … (1) A park. B supermarket. C castle.
2026 specimen, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b) (1 mark): Which of these is the best translation for the word épicerie? Put a cross in the correct box. (1) A art gallery B grocery shop C gymnasium

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