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1 gcse Bitesize Controlled Assessment Model 2 (for A/A* grade). Question 1. Subject: French Topic: Writing In this document you will find practical help on how to improve your grade. Before you start working through the material, read the Exam Skills section carefully. Work through the task for either model 1 or 2 depending on the grade you are aiming for. Model 1 has suggestions for reaching a grade C and above. Model 2 has suggestions for reaching a grade A and above. MODEL 2 (for A/A* grade). Context: Home and environment Task: You have been asked to write a description of your town for an international youth Internet forum, comparing life in different parts of the world. Read the paragraph below and answer the questions you are asked on the following points, making use of the suggestions provided.

2 Include details of the following: General characteristics 1. Geographical location 2. Size / population 3. Character 2. Paragraph 1. J'habite Perth, qui se trouve au centre de l' cosse. 72 kilom tres au sud, il y a la capitale, Edimbourg, tandis qu'au nord on trouve des montagnes, et 50 kilom tres l'est, il y a la mer. Perth est une ville de taille moyenne avec une population de 44 000 habitants. La ville est situ e sur un fleuve qui s'appelle River Tay. C'est une ville commerciale cependant, c'est assez tranquille, mais avec de nombreuses attractions alors a attire les visiteurs. Comme nous avons un centre-ville pi ton, ils peuvent se d placer facilement . pied, ce qui est agr able. Guidance Read paragraph 1 and spot examples of the following: Use of different parts of the verb Make your writing more interesting by using different parts of the verb, not just the je form.

3 Extended sentences Use some of the less common link words (alors, comme, cependant, tandis que, etc) and the relative pronouns qui and que to make your sentences longer and more sophisticated. Writing strategy Marks are awarded for accuracy, so be sure you know how to spell all the words you are going to use. You are not allowed to use a dictionary when writing your Assessment under exam conditions, but you can use one while you are preparing. Don't have a dictionary? Use an online one. 3. Now improve this answer (see below) to make it worth grade A/A*, by using different parts of the verb and adding in link words to make longer sentences. Example answer and hints J'habite Torquay (dans le sud-ouest de l'Angleterre). 30 kilom tres l'est, il y a la ville d'Exeter. environ 260 kilom tres au nord-est, il y a la capitale, Londres.

4 Use qui (which) to describe the location. Use tandis qu' (whereas) to link the second and third sentences _____. _____. Torquay = assez grande ville avec une population de 64 000 habitants. La ville = au bord de la mer, dans une baie (Torbay). Expand the notes to full sentences using third person singular verbs (est, etc.). Use qui (which) when giving the name of the bay. _____. _____. 4. C'est une ville touristique et il y a de belles plages. a attire les visiteurs. On a un centre-ville pi ton. On peut se d placer facilement pied. C'est agr able. Use alors (so) to link the first and second sentences. Use comme (as) to link the third and fourth sentences, and ce qui (which) to link the fourth and last sentence. Replace the verbs underlined, using ils or nous forms of the verb. _____. _____. Possible answer J'habite Torquay qui se trouve dans le sud-ouest d'Angleterre.

5 30 kilom tres l'est, il y a la ville d'Exeter, tandis qu' environ 260 kilom tres au nord-est, il y a la capitale, Londres. Torquay est une assez grande ville avec une population de 64 000 habitants. La ville est situ e au bord de la mer, dans une baie qui s'appelle Torbay. Cest une ville touristique et il y a de belles plages, alors a attire les visiteurs. Comme nous avons un centre-ville pi ton, ils peuvent se d placer facilement pied, ce qui est agr able. 5. Now over to you! Write about your town. Adapt the paragraph above to write about where you live, using different verb forms and link words. J'habite . _____. _____. _____. _____. _____. 6.