OCR French AS Level (2008)
Task 3 - Summer jobs
Listening exercise
Listen to this short radio broadcast and answer the following questions about the information given in the programme.
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Which students would be interested in the job mentioned in this broadcast?
Students who have ...... time and who need ......
spare
money
no
opportunities
help
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What is the job and where is it available?
The job is ... and it is available ...
fruit picking
in the South of France
in the North of France
in the West of France
grape harvesting
in the East of France
collecting artifacts
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What is said about the length of the stay? (2 details)
Students need to stay at least ... or longer if ...
one week
they choose
two weeks
one month
they need the money
their parents allow them to
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What is said about travelling arrangements?
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Students have to pay
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It is free
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It is free depending on the length of their stay
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Students have to pay only if they stay for more than a week
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It is means tested
What is said about board and lodging? (2 details)
It is free
Students stay with local inhabitants
Student have to pay for board and lodging
Student have to pay for board but not lodging
Student have to pay for lodging but not board
Students stay in a bed and breakfast
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What is said about money?
Students should take ...
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a small daily allowance
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no money at all
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enough money to buy food and drink
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enough money to pay for the bed and breakfast
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a deposit for the host family
What problem affecting the students is mentioned?
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There is a limited number of places
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It has become too expensive for some students to go
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Host families ask them to do chores
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The bed and breakfast places are limited
Why has this problem arisen? (3 reasons)
The problem has arisen because of a ... and ... which means there is ...
hard winter
too much rain in the spring
less fruit than usual
mild winter
too much rain in the summer
more fruit than usual
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What final piece of advice is given to students seeking employment?
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Don't wait too long to make up your mind
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Find out if there is accommodation before you go
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Don't wait too long to book your flight
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Make sure you attend training sessions
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Ask your parents to help you decide where to go
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