Work: Edexcel GCSE French questions

Every Edexcel GCSE French exam question on 4.3 Work, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 174 questions on Work, as a list

June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) When did Léo decide to become a photographer? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): How did Léo’s grandfather encourage him? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iii) (1 mark): What did he have to do to become a photographer? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(a)(iv) (2 marks): Give two details about Léo’s apprenticeship. (2)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) What does Léo like to photograph now? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(ii) (2 marks): Why is he proud of his work? Give two details. (2)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iii) (1 mark): What is Léo’s ambition? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q9(b)(iv) (1 mark): According to Léo, what skills does a photographer need? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Where does Souleymane work? (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): What does he say about his colleagues? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What does he like about his job? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(d) (1 mark): What does he dislike about his job? Give one detail. (1)
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q3 (12 marks): Traduis le passage suivant en français : My mother is a doctor and my father works as an engineer. Last year, I helped my parents because there was a lot to do.
June 2025, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q2(b) (16 marks): Holiday work 2 (b) Écris à une agence pour l’emploi. Écris : • le travail que tu préfères faire • tes qualités personnelles • quand tu veux travailler • comment
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(i) (2 marks): David A He is ambitious. B Every day is the same at work. C He doesn’t get on with his colleagues. D He prefers working in the office. E He doesn’t see his fami
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q10(ii) (2 marks): Léa A Her last acting role was as a waitress. B There is a lot of competition for jobs. C She doesn’t like all the travelling. D She wants to work in television
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q1 (3 marks): What do these three young people want to be? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A doctor B actor C teacher D plumbe
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): Souleymane mentions the (1)
June 2024, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q6(b) (2 marks): Manon mentions the and the (2)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Read Lili’s report. J’ai un petit job tous les samedis dans le centre sportif en ville. J’organise des matchs de basket pour les enfants. J’adore ça parce que j
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): What does she organise for children? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): What does she think about working at the reception? (1)
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): Lili’s report continues. Je commence tôt, à sept heures du matin, mais comme je finis à midi, c’est assez bien. Le directeur est très sympa. Mon job n’est pas b
June 2024, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): What does she say about pay? (1)
June 2024, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(a) (28 marks): Tu écris un article sur le travail. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • pourquoi travailler est important • un job que tu as fait récemment • les av
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Son stage est en . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): Mathis travaille dans . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): Son ambition est d’être . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(d) (1 mark): Il ne travaille pas le . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(e) (1 mark): Il parle . (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) How did Ousmane meet the person who inspired him to be a journalist? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(ii) (1 mark): How long was his training to become a journalist? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(iii) (1 mark): What does he write for now? (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) Give one reason why he likes his job. (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(ii) (1 mark): Give one disadvantage of his job. (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q7 (3 marks): What does Clément like about his job? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A the hours B his boss C the customers D t
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(a) (1 mark): Son stage est en (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(b) (1 mark): Mathis travaille dans (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(c) (1 mark): Son ambition est d’être (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(d) (1 mark): Il ne travaille pas le (1)
June 2023, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(e) (1 mark): Il parle (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): What happens if any equipment is broken? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): What aspect of the job does Madeleine find difficult? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): What is she not concerned about? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): What do big companies offer for cabin crew? (1)
June 2023, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): What skill do cabin crew need? Give one detail. (1)
June 2023, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q1 (12 marks): (Source: © PAL) 1 Écris une description de la photo et exprime ton opinion sur le baby-sitting. Écris 20–30 mots environ en français.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): What does Lionel say about his job? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A He works for a Chinese company. B He works
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) What Paul does not like about being a baker is … A the physical work. B working on Sundays. C getting up early. D working long hours.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(ii) (1 mark): To become a baker, Paul … A worked in a bakery for two years. B worked in business for two years. C trained with a master baker. D studied and did work experien
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(iii) (1 mark): In the future, he wants to … A own a company. B have his own bakery. C train apprentices. D be a famous baker.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) Noémie would like to … A teach tennis to children. B be a tennis champion. C win lots of competitions. D work in television.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(ii) (1 mark): The best part of her work is … A being famous. B travelling. C the money. D winning matches.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(iii) (1 mark): For her, the most important thing is to be … A strong. B healthy. C focused. D hard working.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(i) (1 mark): Omar works … A in a shop. B in a sports centre. C for a web site. D at a stadium.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(ii) (1 mark): He works on … A Wednesdays. B Fridays. C Saturdays. D Sundays.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q2(iii) (1 mark): He has to … A arrive early. B switch off his mobile. C carry ID. D wear a uniform.
June 2022, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): What does Lionel say about his job? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. A He works for a Chinese company. B He works
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Why does Émilie like working in a shop? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): What is the advantage of her working hours? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): Why are Émilie’s parents unhappy with her choice of future career? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Why does Émilie like working in a shop? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): What is the advantage of her working hours? (1)
June 2022, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): Why are Émilie’s parents unhappy with her choice of future career? (1)
June 2022, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q2(a) (16 marks): Écris une lettre à un hôtel. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • ton nom et ton âge • tes passe-temps préférés • pourquoi tu veux travailler en Fran
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): trouve son travail ennuyeux. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(b) (1 mark): doit utiliser ses langues. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(c) (1 mark): a une patronne difficile. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(d) (1 mark): travaille à mi-temps. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q2(e) (1 mark): a travaillé à l’étranger. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): Part (a) (i) Why did Maryvonne choose to be a dancer? Give one detail. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(ii) (1 mark): What does she find difficult? (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a)(iii) (1 mark): What does she say about her education? (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): Part (b) (i) How did Maryvonne celebrate her tenth birthday? Give one detail. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(ii) (1 mark): Why is she not scared when performing? Give one detail. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(a) (1 mark): How long does it take to get a cookery qualification? (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(b) (1 mark): What does Constance do to get experience? Give one example. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(c) (1 mark): Why does she want to work in a restaurant in Paris? Give one reason. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(d) (1 mark): What qualities do you need to be a success? Give one detail. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(a) (1 mark): trouve son travail ennuyeux. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(b) (1 mark): doit utiliser ses langues. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(c) (1 mark): a une patronne difficile. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(d) (1 mark): travaille à mi-temps. (1)
November 2021, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q14(e) (1 mark): a travaillé à l’étranger. (1)
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(i) (1 mark): Mariette returned to Paris … A two weeks ago. B three weeks ago. C two months ago. D two years ago.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Mariette received a phone call inviting her to … A take more photos. B send in some of her photos. C attend an interview. D look at the promotional material.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iii) (1 mark): The boss of the perfume company … A suggested improvements to her photos. B offered her a job in the office. C was not impressed by her photos. D wanted to use
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Mariette’s first reaction was … A excitement. B anger. C disbelief. D concern.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(v) (1 mark): Mariette describes her new life as … A busy. B boring. C quiet. D lonely.
November 2021, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q10 (7 marks): Translate this passage into English. J’ai un petit job dans un supermarché. Ce n’est pas bien payé. Le samedi, je commence à huit heures. Mon frère veut trouver
November 2021, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q1(a) (20 marks): Écris un email sur le travail. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • le genre de travail que tu préfères • pourquoi gagner de l’argent est important •
November 2021, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q3(a) (20 marks): Écris un email sur le travail. Tu dois faire référence aux points suivants : • le genre de travail que tu préfères • pourquoi gagner de l’argent est important •
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Quand elle était petite, elle voulait travailler avec . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(b) (1 mark): Elle a déjà travaillé dans . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(c) (1 mark): Elle va travailler dans une organisation qui aide . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(d) (1 mark): Elle voudrait être . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q1(e) (1 mark): Elle est . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(i) (1 mark): Ninon realised the importance of languages when she… A was very young. B was at school. C was at university. D started work.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(ii) (1 mark): Ninon uses languages to… A make travel arrangements. B answer emails and phone calls. C entertain clients in France. D translate letters for her boss.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q5(iii) (1 mark): She wants to improve her… A grammar. B vocabulary. C accent. D writing.
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q4 (3 marks): Your French friend is talking about friends and their work. What do these young French people think about their work? Listen to the recording and put a cross in
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q7 (3 marks): Mathilde is talking about her job. What do you find out? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. Example: She is a recep
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(a) (1 mark): Quand elle était petite, elle voulait travailler avec . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(b) (1 mark): Elle a déjà travaillé dans . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(c) (1 mark): Elle va travailler dans une organisation qui aide . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(d) (1 mark): Elle voudrait être . (1)
November 2020, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q13(e) (1 mark): Elle est . (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(a) (1 mark): Why has Chantelle decided on a medical career? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(b) (1 mark): Who helped Eloïse find her work experience placement? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(c) (1 mark): Why couldn’t Aline work in a lawyer’s office? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(d) (1 mark): How do we know that Eloïse’s work experience was successful? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q3(e) (1 mark): What did Aline decide after her work experience? (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(i) (1 mark): When he saw the cars, Maigret felt… A envious. B angry. C concerned. D unwell.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(ii) (1 mark): Maigret wished he had… A listened to his father. B finished his medical training. C always told the truth. D arrived earlier at the hospital.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iii) (1 mark): The nurse in the office… A checked whether Maigret’s wife was awake. B asked Maigret to sign the register. C spoke to the doctor on the ward. D asked if Maigret
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(iv) (1 mark): Maigret’s wife… A had left the hospital. B was fast asleep. C remained extremely ill. D was getting better.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q4(v) (1 mark): Maigret thought… A the hospital rules were irritating. B the nurses were impolite. C the doctors were incompetent. D his wife would be angry.
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): cleans cars. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): works in a shop. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): has a well-paid job. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(d) (1 mark): works in the evening. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(e) (1 mark): likes the work. (1)
November 2020, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q1(f) (1 mark): works for a family member. (1)
November 2020, Paper 4 Writing Higher, Q2(a) (28 marks): Une organisation à Paris cherche des étudiants pour travailler cet été. Écrivez un email pour convaincre l’organisation que vous êtes un candidat sérieux. Vous
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q4 (3 marks): Your exchange partner is telling you what is important for her in a job. Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. Example
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a) (1 mark): What did Cassius do after his technical diploma? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(b) (1 mark): What does he say is the best way to gain experience? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(c) (1 mark): What did Cassius decide to do next? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(d) (1 mark): Why was he sent to England? (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(e) (1 mark): What do you need to do to succeed in the hotel business? Give one example. (1)
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q1 (3 marks): Where do these young people want to work? Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. Example: in a hotel A in a café B in a
June 2019, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q11 (3 marks): Your exchange partner is telling you what is important for her in a job. Listen to the recording and put a cross in each one of the three correct boxes. Example
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(a) (1 mark): is currently looking for a job. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(b) (1 mark): has been working in a job for four years. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(c) (1 mark): used to be a civil servant. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(d) (1 mark): changed career path after a work placement. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(e) (1 mark): Answer the following questions in English. (e) What do most young French people hope a job will offer them? Give one example. (1)
June 2019, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q5(f) (1 mark): According to the survey, which career area attracts more girls? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(a) (2 marks): What does Waly remember about his childhood in Grenoble? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): What made him decide to become a comedian and not a dancer? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q6(b)(ii) (2 marks): How did his parents react? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(a) (1 mark): How did the students decide on cookies? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(b) (1 mark): How did they finance the scheme? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(c) (1 mark): How do you know they have been successful? Give one detail. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(d) (1 mark): How do they plan to expand the business? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Higher, Q7(e) (1 mark): What has Fatima gained from the experience? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): What is he doing for his work experience? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): What does he say about the work experience? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(c) (1 mark): What does he want to do in the future? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q5(d) (1 mark): Why does he want to do this? (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(a) (1 mark): Name one task the zoo keeper has to do. (1)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(b) (2 marks): How do we know he cares for the animals he works with? Give two details. (2)
June 2018, Paper 1 Listening Foundation, Q10(c) (1 mark): Give one disadvantage of his job. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(a) (1 mark): a travaillé à l’extérieur. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(b) (1 mark): a fait un stage à la mairie. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(c) (1 mark): a trouvé son stage fatigant. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(d) (1 mark): Les collègues de étaient sympas. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Higher, Q8(e) (1 mark): n’a pas eu son premier choix de stage. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(a) (1 mark): a travaillé à l’extérieur. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(b) (1 mark): a fait un stage à la mairie. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(c) (1 mark): a trouvé son stage fatigant. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(d) (1 mark): Les collègues de étaient sympas. (1)
June 2018, Paper 3 Reading Foundation, Q9(e) (1 mark): n’a pas eu son premier choix de stage. (1)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): My brother works in an office. (2)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(b) (2 marks): He likes his work very much. (2)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(c) (2 marks): He is usually free at the weekend. (2)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(d) (3 marks): Last Sunday, he went out with his friends. (3)
June 2018, Paper 4 Writing Foundation, Q4(e) (3 marks): They decided to go to the seaside, because the weather was hot. (3)
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(i) (1 mark): Clara (i) In the future, Clara wants to work in … (1) A technology. B sport. C education.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(ii) (1 mark): An important aspect of work for her is to … (1) A get on with her clients. B have a nice boss. C have a good salary.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q8(a)(iii) (1 mark): She wants a part-time job … (1) A in the evenings. B at the weekends. C in the summer holidays.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): Mehdi (i) Mehdi has already worked in a … (1) A tourist office. B hotel. C museum.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(ii) (1 mark): He plans to study … (1) A English. B French. C tourism.
2026 specimen, Paper 2 Listening Higher, Q8(b)(iii) (1 mark): He wants a job … (1) A in an office. B with responsibility. C he likes.

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