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Free French B reading test

One text in French and 12 questions in a suggested 20 minutes, with every Paper 2 reading question type: multiple choice, true or false with the words that prove it, words in context and what a word refers to. Then your result by skill and a short lesson on the skill to fix first.

  • No account. Nothing about your answers is kept.
  • No dictionary, as in the exam.

The French B assessment

ComponentWhat it is
Paper 1
30 marks · 25%
One writing task from a choice of three, using an appropriate text type from the options given
Paper 2 reading
40 marks · 25%
Comprehension exercises on three written texts based on the five themes
Paper 2 listening
25 marks · 25%
Comprehension exercises on three audio passages
Individual oral
30 marks · 25%
SL: a presentation on a visual stimulus, then discussion and conversation. HL: a presentation on an extract from a literary work studied, then discussion and conversation.

From the IB's Language B subject brief. The same at SL and HL; HL is more demanding.

This course covers Paper 1 (writing) and the reading part of Paper 2. Listening and the individual oral are not included.

Independent practice for IB Diploma Programme French B, Paper 1 and Paper 2 reading. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization. All practice material here is our own.