French Extension Practice Questions (1 Viewer)

Hi,

I am currently studying HSC French Extension, and since the course modified every five years, we are currently in the first year of the new course prescriptions. This means there are very few practice questions available. If anybody had any practice questions for the 2025-2030 French Extension course or knew where I could get some, especially Reading Part A (short answer questions based on the 10 songs), that would be very much appreciated.

While I am not familiar with the changes to the French Extension course (having taken it in 2019), I am a native speaker and would be happy to write some general questions for you if you can specify the kind of topics that they should cover, as well as the type of questions. Hopefully this will be helpful to you.

Thanks for the help @jimmysmith560 . The course studies 10 songs, but questions are often similar between songs (with variation depending on content and techniques explored in the song). These songs are:


There are a few main question types:

• The three key themes are connectedness, empathy and cultural diversity, of which some questions refer to (e.g. How does Song X explore the theme of empathy? Explain how Song Y and Song Z differ in their messages regarding connectedness?).
• A line is given, with the question asking for an analysis of the line (e.g. On est bleu de lui, seulement pour 48 heures. Explain the significance of this line)
• A literary technique (e.g. Explain the use of repetition in this song. Explain how the use of personal pronouns promotes solidarity.)
• A musical technique (e.g. Explain how the voices in the chorus are effective at conveying the message of Les Restos du Coeur. Explain how the composer conveys their attitude in the song. Refer to rhythm and melody.)

There are also comparison questions between songs (e.g. Compare the commentary of women in society between Song X and Song Y. How is friendship portrayed in society in Song X versus Song Y?)

Thanks a lot for your help

No worries, here are a few questions for now. I will progressively add more as I go through the rest of the songs so make sure to regularly check this post:

• How does ‘La fille’ by Louane (2022) explore the theme of empathy?
• Analyse the use of repetition throughout the song ‘La fille’ by Louane (2022).
• Explain the significance of "C'est que je sais pas vraiment qui je suis" in the song ‘La fille’ by Louane (2022).
• Explain how ‘Carmen’ by Stromae (2013) showcases irony in connectedness.
• Analyse the line "Prends grade à toi" in the song ‘Carmen’ by Stromae (2013).
• How is connectedness portrayed in ‘Carmen’ by Stromae (2013) versus 'Pour la vie' by Patrick Bruel (1999)?
• Explain the significance of "On sait bien qu'on peut rien n'y faire" in the song 'Pour la vie' by Patrick Bruel (1999).
• How is empathy portrayed in ‘La fille’ by Louane (2022) versus ‘Santé’ by Stromae (2022)?
• Analyse the repetition of the line "À ceux qui n'en ont pas" in the song ‘Santé’ by Stromae (2022).
• Explain the significance of "Aujourd'hui nos paupières et nos portes sont closes" in the song ‘Les Restos du Coeur’ by Jean Jacques Goldman (1985).
• How is empathy portrayed in ‘Les Restos du Coeur’ by Jean Jacques Goldman (1985) versus ‘La fille’ by Louane (2022)?
• How does the use of anaphora in the song ‘Les Restos du Coeur’ by Jean Jacques Goldman (1985) emphasise its message?
• How is connectedness/empathy/cultural diversity portrayed in ‘Le bon côté de la charité’ by Michèle Bernard (1982)?
• How does ‘Le bon côté de la charité’ by Michèle Bernard (1982) and ‘Carmen’ by Stromae (2013) differ in their messages regarding connectedness?
• Explain the significance of "Où que tu sois quelque soit ta couleur" in the song ‘Lève-toi' by Barbara Pravi (2023).
• Analyse the message conveyed by the song ‘Lève-toi' by Barbara Pravi (2023). Provide examples where appropriate.
• Explain how contrast is emphasised in the song ‘Ma France à moi’ by Diam’s (2006). Provide examples where appropriate.
• Explain the significance of "C'est pas ma France à moi cette France profonde" in the song ‘Ma France à moi’ by Diam’s (2006).
• How is empathy portrayed in ‘Né en 17 à Leidenstadt’ by Jean Jacques Goldman, Michael Jones, Carole Fredericks (1990)?
• Explain how the use of personal pronouns in ‘Né en 17 à Leidenstadt’ by Jean Jacques Goldman, Michael Jones, Carole Fredericks (1990) promotes solidarity.
• Explain the significance of "Rien ne sera comme avant" in the song ‘Né en 17 à Leidenstadt’ by Jean Jacques Goldman, Michael Jones, Carole Fredericks (1990).
• Analyse the message conveyed by the song ‘J’y suis j’y reste’ by Zebda (2002). Provide examples where appropriate.
• How is cultural diversity portrayed in ‘J’y suis j’y reste’ by Zebda (2002) versus ‘Le bon côté de la charité’ by Michèle Bernard (1982)?

Update: I have now written questions covering all songs. I hope they will be useful to you. Bonne continuation !