AQA
A-level
FRENCH
7652/1
Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing
Mark scheme
June 2021
Version: 1.0 Final
*216A76521/MS*
, MARK SCHEME – A–LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant
questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the
standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used by them in
this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’
responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way.
As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ scripts. Alternative
answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the
standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been raised they are
required to refer these to the Lead Examiner.
It must be stressed that a mark scheme is a working document, in many cases further developed and
expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper. Assumptions about future mark
schemes on the basis of one year’s document should be avoided; whilst the guiding principles of
assessment remain constant, details will change, depending on the content of a particular examination
paper.
Further copies of this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk
Copyright information
AQA retains the copyright on all its publications. However, registered schools/colleges for AQA are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal
use, with the following important exception: AQA cannot give permission to schools/colleges to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for
internal use within the centre.
Copyright © 2021 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.
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tc = tout court ie with no addition or qualification
Section A
Comprehension questions to be answered in target language but with no AO3 marks
Where the natural answer to a question consists entirely or partly of words or phrases from the recording
or text, students may use that material without rephrasing it. Errors which do not distort the meaning will
be tolerated. However, the AO1 mark will not be awarded for a response in which the student includes
irrelevant material or copies inappropriately from the stimulus, eg by ‘lifting’ an element from the original
which does not match the phrasing of the question set.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
C Napoléon est son
meilleur film.
CE
01.1 2 (in any order)
(in any order) E Abel Gance était un
cinéaste aux talents
divers.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
A L’histoire des grands
hommes fascinait
Abel Gance.
AH
01.2 2 (in any order)
(in any order)
H Abel Gance a tourné
un seul film sur
Napoléon.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
D Son œuvre est à la
fois vieille et
moderne.
DF
01.3 2 (in any order)
(in any order)
F Aujourd’hui le public
apprécie toujours
Napoléon.
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Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.1 P Positive 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.2 P+N Positive + Négative 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.3 N Négative 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.4 N Négative 1
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Level of response marking instructions for AO3
Level of response mark schemes are broken down into levels, each of which has a descriptor. The
descriptor for the level shows the average performance for the level. There is one mark in each level.
Before you apply the mark scheme to a student’s answer read through the answer and annotate it (as
instructed) to show the qualities that are being looked for. You can then apply the mark scheme.
Determine a mark
Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the
descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in
the student’s answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide if it
meets this level, and so on, until you have a match between the level descriptor and the answer. With
practice and familiarity you will find that for better answers you will be able to quickly skip through the
lower levels of the mark scheme.
When assigning a level you should look at the overall quality of the answer and not look to pick holes in
small and specific parts of the answer where the student has not performed quite as well as the rest. If
the answer covers different aspects of different levels of the mark scheme you should use a best fit
approach for defining the level ie if the response is predominantly level 3 with a small amount of level 4
material it would be placed in level 3.
You may well need to read back through the answer as you apply the mark scheme to clarify points and
assure yourself that the level mark is appropriate.
An answer which contains nothing of relevance to the question must be awarded no marks.
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Summary questions
The marks for content (AO1) and language (AO3) are awarded independently. Long summaries will be
marked for content (AO1) or language (AO3) only as far as the first natural break (usually the end of a
sentence or main clause) between 90 and 100 words. Short summaries are not subject to an automatic
penalty but in practice are unlikely to include all the required content points and will therefore be
self-penalising.
The AO1 mark is awarded for content points which contain the required information, regardless of
whether those points are expressed in the student’s own words, or are partly or wholly lifted from the
recording or text. However, no AO1 mark will be awarded for a content point where the student includes
irrelevant material or copies inappropriately from the stimulus, eg by ‘lifting’ an element from the original
which does not match the phrasing of the bullet point.* ‘Lifted’ language will not be eligible for credit
when the AO3 mark is awarded.
*Example:
1
Text includes Après avoir fait des études elle est devenue médecin.
Summary task includes the bullet point Ce qu’elle a fait avant de devenir médecin.
Correct answer is Elle a fait des études.
Student writes in response to that bullet point Après avoir fait des études elle est devenue médecin.
No credit for AO1 because the response does not match the phrasing of the bullet point. (Also no credit
for AO3 because of lifting.)
2
Text includes ... parce que les ordinateurs remplaceront les enseignants.
Summary task includes the bullet point Les évolutions technologiques anticipées.
Correct answer is Les ordinateurs remplaceront les enseignants or, to demonstrate successful
manipulation, Les enseignants seront remplacés par les ordinateurs.
Student writes in response to that bullet point Parce que les ordinateurs remplaceront les enseignants.
No credit for AO1 because the response does not match the phrasing of the bullet point. (Also no credit
for AO3 because of lifting).
Serious errors are defined as those which affect communication.
Minor errors include:
incorrect but close to correct spellings
incorrect genders and consequential errors of agreement
incorrect or missing accents unless these alter the meaning.
Serious errors include:
incorrect verb forms especially irregular forms
incorrect use of pronouns
missing or incorrect agreements of adjectives or past participles.
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Qu AO3 quality of language marks in listening and reading summary tasks
The language produced is mainly accurate with only occasional minor errors. The student
5 shows a consistently secure grasp of grammar and is able to manipulate complex
language accurately where required by the task.
The language produced is generally accurate, but there are some minor errors. The
4 student shows a generally good grasp of grammar and is often able to manipulate
complex language accurately where required by the task.
The language produced is reasonably accurate, but there are a few serious errors. The
3 student shows a reasonable grasp of grammar and is sometimes able to manipulate
complex language accurately where required by the task.
The language produced contains many errors. The student shows some grasp of
2 grammar and is occasionally able to manipulate complex language accurately where
required by the task.
The language produced contains many errors of a basic nature. The student shows little
1 grasp of grammar and is rarely able to manipulate complex language accurately where
required by the task.
0 The student produces nothing worthy of credit.
There is no need to use different items of vocabulary from the original text/listening passage in order to
access a high AO3 mark as the AO3 mark is for manipulating structures and showing a grasp of
grammar. This could include using different items of vocabulary in some cases but need not necessarily.
Examiners will award the AO3 mark on a ‘best fit’ basis. If, for example, a student produces 90 words of
material which is relevant to six of the seven content points but omits one content point entirely, that
student could still have access to 5 marks for AO3. A mark of zero for AO1/AO2 will lead automatically
to a mark of zero for AO3 but otherwise the AO1/AO2 mark and the AO3 mark are awarded
independently.
If the material relevant to one of the content points appears after marking stops, the student can still
have access to 5 marks for AO3 based on the relevant material in relation to the other content points.
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Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
Bullet point 1 Reject
• les habitants peuvent
découvrir de nouvelles
cultures
2
• on peut participer à
des activités (gratuites)
qui favorisent les
échanges culturels
Bullet point 2 Reject
• on peut goûter des
plats
différents/consulter
des recettes
03
3
• on peut en savoir plus
sur des traditions des partager des recettes
nouveaux habitants en
visitant des stands
• on peut voir une
exposition de photos
Bullet point 3 Reject
• les élèves donnent
plus facilement leurs
opinions 2
• cela encourage la
créativité dans les
écoles
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, MARK SCHEME – A-LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Question 04
Reject answers with extra information that changes or contradicts the meaning.
Reject answers with extra information as a result of indiscriminate/untargeted lifting from the source
material.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut lutter contre la 2 il faut réduire la
corruption = 1 corruption et les
04.1 pouvoirs du président
et réduire les pouvoirs du =2
président = 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut diversifier il faut réduire la 2
l’économie = 1 dépendance du pétrole
04.2
et encourager le il faut attirer plus de
tourisme = 1 touristes
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut améliorer la 2
formation des
professeurs = 1
04.3
ils devraient s’exprimer
avec plus de liberté = 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut introduire des lois 2
=1
04.4
les femmes sont victimes
de violences = 1
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, MARK SCHEME – A–LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Section B
Comprehension questions to be answered in target language but with no AO3 marks
Where the natural answer to a question consists entirely or partly of words or phrases from the recording
or text, students may use that material without rephrasing it. Errors which do not distort the meaning will
be tolerated. However, the AO2 mark will not be awarded for a response in which the student includes
irrelevant material or copies inappropriately from the stimulus, eg by ‘lifting’ an element from the original
which does not match the phrasing of the question set.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
K rythmer 1
J renouvelle 1
H remporté 1
G rassemblant 1
1 must be in this order
M vive
05
D international 1
B grâce 1
C inespéré 1
E particulières 1
A frontières 1
Qu Accept Mark Notes
06.1 combattants 1
Qu Accept Mark Notes
06.2 refuge 1
Qu Accept Mark Notes
06.3 territoire 1
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A-level
FRENCH
7652/1
Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing
Mark scheme
June 2021
Version: 1.0 Final
*216A76521/MS*
, MARK SCHEME – A–LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant
questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the
standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used by them in
this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’
responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way.
As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ scripts. Alternative
answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the
standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been raised they are
required to refer these to the Lead Examiner.
It must be stressed that a mark scheme is a working document, in many cases further developed and
expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper. Assumptions about future mark
schemes on the basis of one year’s document should be avoided; whilst the guiding principles of
assessment remain constant, details will change, depending on the content of a particular examination
paper.
Further copies of this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk
Copyright information
AQA retains the copyright on all its publications. However, registered schools/colleges for AQA are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal
use, with the following important exception: AQA cannot give permission to schools/colleges to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for
internal use within the centre.
Copyright © 2021 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.
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, MARK SCHEME – A-LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
tc = tout court ie with no addition or qualification
Section A
Comprehension questions to be answered in target language but with no AO3 marks
Where the natural answer to a question consists entirely or partly of words or phrases from the recording
or text, students may use that material without rephrasing it. Errors which do not distort the meaning will
be tolerated. However, the AO1 mark will not be awarded for a response in which the student includes
irrelevant material or copies inappropriately from the stimulus, eg by ‘lifting’ an element from the original
which does not match the phrasing of the question set.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
C Napoléon est son
meilleur film.
CE
01.1 2 (in any order)
(in any order) E Abel Gance était un
cinéaste aux talents
divers.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
A L’histoire des grands
hommes fascinait
Abel Gance.
AH
01.2 2 (in any order)
(in any order)
H Abel Gance a tourné
un seul film sur
Napoléon.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
D Son œuvre est à la
fois vieille et
moderne.
DF
01.3 2 (in any order)
(in any order)
F Aujourd’hui le public
apprécie toujours
Napoléon.
3
, MARK SCHEME – A–LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.1 P Positive 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.2 P+N Positive + Négative 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.3 N Négative 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
02.4 N Négative 1
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, MARK SCHEME – A-LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Level of response marking instructions for AO3
Level of response mark schemes are broken down into levels, each of which has a descriptor. The
descriptor for the level shows the average performance for the level. There is one mark in each level.
Before you apply the mark scheme to a student’s answer read through the answer and annotate it (as
instructed) to show the qualities that are being looked for. You can then apply the mark scheme.
Determine a mark
Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the
descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in
the student’s answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide if it
meets this level, and so on, until you have a match between the level descriptor and the answer. With
practice and familiarity you will find that for better answers you will be able to quickly skip through the
lower levels of the mark scheme.
When assigning a level you should look at the overall quality of the answer and not look to pick holes in
small and specific parts of the answer where the student has not performed quite as well as the rest. If
the answer covers different aspects of different levels of the mark scheme you should use a best fit
approach for defining the level ie if the response is predominantly level 3 with a small amount of level 4
material it would be placed in level 3.
You may well need to read back through the answer as you apply the mark scheme to clarify points and
assure yourself that the level mark is appropriate.
An answer which contains nothing of relevance to the question must be awarded no marks.
5
, MARK SCHEME – A–LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Summary questions
The marks for content (AO1) and language (AO3) are awarded independently. Long summaries will be
marked for content (AO1) or language (AO3) only as far as the first natural break (usually the end of a
sentence or main clause) between 90 and 100 words. Short summaries are not subject to an automatic
penalty but in practice are unlikely to include all the required content points and will therefore be
self-penalising.
The AO1 mark is awarded for content points which contain the required information, regardless of
whether those points are expressed in the student’s own words, or are partly or wholly lifted from the
recording or text. However, no AO1 mark will be awarded for a content point where the student includes
irrelevant material or copies inappropriately from the stimulus, eg by ‘lifting’ an element from the original
which does not match the phrasing of the bullet point.* ‘Lifted’ language will not be eligible for credit
when the AO3 mark is awarded.
*Example:
1
Text includes Après avoir fait des études elle est devenue médecin.
Summary task includes the bullet point Ce qu’elle a fait avant de devenir médecin.
Correct answer is Elle a fait des études.
Student writes in response to that bullet point Après avoir fait des études elle est devenue médecin.
No credit for AO1 because the response does not match the phrasing of the bullet point. (Also no credit
for AO3 because of lifting.)
2
Text includes ... parce que les ordinateurs remplaceront les enseignants.
Summary task includes the bullet point Les évolutions technologiques anticipées.
Correct answer is Les ordinateurs remplaceront les enseignants or, to demonstrate successful
manipulation, Les enseignants seront remplacés par les ordinateurs.
Student writes in response to that bullet point Parce que les ordinateurs remplaceront les enseignants.
No credit for AO1 because the response does not match the phrasing of the bullet point. (Also no credit
for AO3 because of lifting).
Serious errors are defined as those which affect communication.
Minor errors include:
incorrect but close to correct spellings
incorrect genders and consequential errors of agreement
incorrect or missing accents unless these alter the meaning.
Serious errors include:
incorrect verb forms especially irregular forms
incorrect use of pronouns
missing or incorrect agreements of adjectives or past participles.
6
, MARK SCHEME – A-LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Qu AO3 quality of language marks in listening and reading summary tasks
The language produced is mainly accurate with only occasional minor errors. The student
5 shows a consistently secure grasp of grammar and is able to manipulate complex
language accurately where required by the task.
The language produced is generally accurate, but there are some minor errors. The
4 student shows a generally good grasp of grammar and is often able to manipulate
complex language accurately where required by the task.
The language produced is reasonably accurate, but there are a few serious errors. The
3 student shows a reasonable grasp of grammar and is sometimes able to manipulate
complex language accurately where required by the task.
The language produced contains many errors. The student shows some grasp of
2 grammar and is occasionally able to manipulate complex language accurately where
required by the task.
The language produced contains many errors of a basic nature. The student shows little
1 grasp of grammar and is rarely able to manipulate complex language accurately where
required by the task.
0 The student produces nothing worthy of credit.
There is no need to use different items of vocabulary from the original text/listening passage in order to
access a high AO3 mark as the AO3 mark is for manipulating structures and showing a grasp of
grammar. This could include using different items of vocabulary in some cases but need not necessarily.
Examiners will award the AO3 mark on a ‘best fit’ basis. If, for example, a student produces 90 words of
material which is relevant to six of the seven content points but omits one content point entirely, that
student could still have access to 5 marks for AO3. A mark of zero for AO1/AO2 will lead automatically
to a mark of zero for AO3 but otherwise the AO1/AO2 mark and the AO3 mark are awarded
independently.
If the material relevant to one of the content points appears after marking stops, the student can still
have access to 5 marks for AO3 based on the relevant material in relation to the other content points.
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Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
Bullet point 1 Reject
• les habitants peuvent
découvrir de nouvelles
cultures
2
• on peut participer à
des activités (gratuites)
qui favorisent les
échanges culturels
Bullet point 2 Reject
• on peut goûter des
plats
différents/consulter
des recettes
03
3
• on peut en savoir plus
sur des traditions des partager des recettes
nouveaux habitants en
visitant des stands
• on peut voir une
exposition de photos
Bullet point 3 Reject
• les élèves donnent
plus facilement leurs
opinions 2
• cela encourage la
créativité dans les
écoles
8
, MARK SCHEME – A-LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Question 04
Reject answers with extra information that changes or contradicts the meaning.
Reject answers with extra information as a result of indiscriminate/untargeted lifting from the source
material.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut lutter contre la 2 il faut réduire la
corruption = 1 corruption et les
04.1 pouvoirs du président
et réduire les pouvoirs du =2
président = 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut diversifier il faut réduire la 2
l’économie = 1 dépendance du pétrole
04.2
et encourager le il faut attirer plus de
tourisme = 1 touristes
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut améliorer la 2
formation des
professeurs = 1
04.3
ils devraient s’exprimer
avec plus de liberté = 1
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
il faut introduire des lois 2
=1
04.4
les femmes sont victimes
de violences = 1
9
, MARK SCHEME – A–LEVEL FRENCH – 7652/1 – JUNE 2021
Section B
Comprehension questions to be answered in target language but with no AO3 marks
Where the natural answer to a question consists entirely or partly of words or phrases from the recording
or text, students may use that material without rephrasing it. Errors which do not distort the meaning will
be tolerated. However, the AO2 mark will not be awarded for a response in which the student includes
irrelevant material or copies inappropriately from the stimulus, eg by ‘lifting’ an element from the original
which does not match the phrasing of the question set.
Qu Key Idea Accept Mark Notes
K rythmer 1
J renouvelle 1
H remporté 1
G rassemblant 1
1 must be in this order
M vive
05
D international 1
B grâce 1
C inespéré 1
E particulières 1
A frontières 1
Qu Accept Mark Notes
06.1 combattants 1
Qu Accept Mark Notes
06.2 refuge 1
Qu Accept Mark Notes
06.3 territoire 1
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