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Topic questions Current and future study and employment Jobs, career choices & ambitions

Jobs, career choices & ambitions

46 questions · 416 marks · about 8 hours

Jobs, career choices and ambitions questions

TopicJobs, career choices & ambitions

AQA 8668 Jobs, career choices and ambitions 46 questions

Paper 1: Listening June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 6 3 marks

Jobs

You listen to a German radio interview with Frau Schmidt, a careers adviser.

Answer the questions in English.

6.1

According to Frau Schmidt, what do young people want when they look for a job?

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6.2

What two sorts of jobs does Frau Schmidt say are popular with young people?

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Paper 1: Listening June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 25, also on the Higher paper 2 marks

Pläne für die Zukunft

Zwei deutsche Schüler sprechen über ihre Pläne* für die Zukunft.

*Pläne = plans

Beantworte die beiden Teile der Frage.

Schreib den richtigen Buchstaben in das Kästchen.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2025 Higher tier, Question 28, also on the Foundation paper 2 marks

Pläne für die Zukunft

Zwei deutsche Schüler sprechen über ihre Pläne* für die Zukunft.

*Pläne = plans

Beantworte die beiden Teile der Frage.

Schreib den richtigen Buchstaben in das Kästchen.

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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 12, also on the Higher paper 4 marks

Berufe

Lies diesen Auszug von „Frau Regel Amrain und ihr Jüngster“ von Gottfried Keller.

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Schreib den richtigen Buchstaben in das Kästchen.

12.1

Als Fritz vierzehn Jahre alt war, hat er...

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12.2

Fritz hat es nicht gut gefunden,…

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12.3

Der Lohn für G maths symbol rtner war…

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12.4

Als er maths symbol lter war, hat Fritz…

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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Higher tier, Question 5 5 marks

Healthy/unhealthy living

Read this extract from „Die Verwandlung“ written by Franz Kafka.

Which statements are correct ?

Write A if only statement A is correct. B if only statement B is correct. A + B if both statements A and B are correct.

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5.1

The author is complaining about his...

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5.2

The author is worried about...

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5.3

The author cannot sleep because of...

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5.4

The author’s boss...

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5.5

The author would really like to...

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Paper 3: Reading June 2025 Higher tier, Question 8, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks

Berufe

Lies diesen Auszug von „Frau Regel Amrain und ihr Jüngster“ von Gottfried Keller.

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Schreib den richtigen Buchstaben in das Kästchen.

8.1

Als Fritz vierzehn Jahre alt war, hat er...

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8.2

Fritz hat es nicht gut gefunden,...

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8.3

Der Lohn für G maths symbol rtner war...

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8.4

Als er maths symbol lter war, hat Fritz...

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 10 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 11 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 12 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 13 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 14, also on the Higher paper 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 3 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 4 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 5 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 6 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2024 Higher tier, Question 7, also on the Foundation paper 1 mark

Future plans

Some young Austrians are discussing their future plans.

What plans do they mention?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 3: Reading June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 7, also on the Higher paper 3 marks

Jobs

Read Marcus’s blog about jobs.

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Answer the questions in English.

7.1

What is stopping Marcus from becoming a pilot? Give two details.

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7.2

What would Marcus like to write about in his alternative career?

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Paper 3: Reading June 2024 Higher tier, Question 1, also on the Foundation paper 3 marks

Also involves German reading

Jobs

Read Marcus’s blog about jobs.

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Answer the questions in English.

1.1

What is stopping Marcus from becoming a pilot? Give two details.

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1.2

What would Marcus like to write about in his alternative career?

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Paper 3: Reading June 2024 Higher tier, Question 6 5 marks

Living in Germany

You read two blogs about living in Germany.

What are Manuela’s and Sebastian’s opinions about aspects of life there?

Write P for a positive opinion. N for a negative opinion. P + N for a positive and negative opinion.

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6.3
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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 17 1 mark

Jobs

Thomas is talking about his job.

Which job does Thomas do?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Higher tier, Question 20 2 marks

Future plans

Johannes and Klara are talking about their future plans.

Answer both parts of the question in English.

20.1

Why exactly is Johannes looking forward to going to university?

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20.2

Why does Klara want to find a job?

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Paper 1: Listening June 2023 Higher tier, Question 27 2 marks

Arbeit

David und Lotte sprechen über ihre neuen Jobs.

Wie finden sie ihre Jobs?

Schreib P, für eine positive Meinung. N, für eine negative Meinung. P + N, für eine positive und negative Meinung.

Beantworte die beiden Teile der Frage.

27.1
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Paper 3: Reading June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 12, also on the Higher paper 4 marks

Arbeit

Sonja schreibt über ihre Zukunftspläne.

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Beantworte die Fragen auf Deutsch.

12.1

Was will Sonja nächstes Jahr nicht machen?

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12.2

Welche Arbeit hat Sonjas Vater direkt nach der Schule gemacht?

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12.3

Wo möchte Sonja arbeiten?

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12.4

Was hofft Sonja in der Zukunft zu machen?

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Paper 3: Reading June 2023 Higher tier, Question 9, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks

Arbeit

Sonja schreibt über ihre Zukunftspläne.

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Beantworte die Fragen auf Deutsch.

9.1

Was will Sonja nächstes Jahr nicht machen?

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9.2

Welche Arbeit hat Sonjas Vater direkt nach der Schule gemacht?

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9.3

Wo möchte Sonja arbeiten?

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9.4

Was hofft Sonja in der Zukunft zu machen?

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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 7 1 mark

Jobs

Three Austrian teenagers are talking about jobs.

Which job would they like when they leave school?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 8 1 mark

Jobs

Three Austrian teenagers are talking about jobs.

Which job would they like when they leave school?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 9 1 mark

Jobs

Three Austrian teenagers are talking about jobs.

Which job would they like when they leave school?

Write the correct letter in the box.

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Paper 1: Listening June 2022 Higher tier, Question 16 1 mark

Jobs

Three Swiss students are taking part in a radio programme and discussing their jobs.

Complete the sentences in English.

The first person likes his job because…

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Paper 3: Reading June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 9 3 marks

Studenten

Lies diesen Artikel über zwei Studenten in Berlin.

Welche drei Aussagen sind richtig?

Schreib die richtigen Buchstaben in die Kästchen.

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Tim und Marlene...

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Paper 3: Reading June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 11 3 marks

Arbeit

Lies dieses Blog von einem Mädchen in Österreich.

Welche drei Aussagen sind richtig ?

Schreib die richtigen Buchstaben in die Kästchen.

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Alexandra…

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Paper 4: Writing June 2022 Higher tier, Question 2 96 marks

Answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2 or Question 2.3.

You must only answer one of these questions.

EITHER

2.1

Theme 1 – Identity and culture

Du schreibst ein Blog über Technologie in deinem Leben.

Schreib:

• über positive und negative Aspekte des Internets

• wie du in letzter Zeit dein Handy oder deinen Laptop benutzt hast.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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2.2

Theme 2 – Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Du schreibst einen Artikel über deine Stadt und deine Region.

Schreib:

• was es in deiner Stadt und in deiner Region für Touristen gibt

• was du in letzter Zeit in der Stadt oder in der Region gemacht hast.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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2.3

Theme 3 – Current and future study and employment

Du schreibst über deine Pläne für die Zukunft.

Schreib:

• ob es dir wichtig ist, auf die Universität zu gehen

• über den Job, den du später haben möchtest.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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Paper 1: Listening November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 14 1 mark

Jobs

Adrian and Sophia are talking about jobs.

Answer the questions in English.

What job would Adrian like to have?

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Paper 3: Reading November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 13 9 marks

Your German friend has emailed you about his career ambitions.

Translate this message for your family.

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Paper 3: Reading November 2021 Higher tier, Question 11 4 marks

Zukunftspläne

Lies Adils E-Mail an seinen Freund.

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Welche vier Aussagen sind richtig ?

Schreib die richtigen Buchstaben in die Kästchen.

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Paper 4: Writing November 2021 Higher tier, Question 2 96 marks

Answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2 or Question 2.3.

You must only answer one of these questions.

EITHER

2.1

Theme 1 – Identity and culture

Du schreibst eine E-Mail an einen deutschen Freund über Musik.

Schreib:

• etwas über Musik in deinem Leben

• über ein Konzert, das du gesehen hast.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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2.2

Theme 2 – Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Du schreibst einen Artikel über Urlaub und Tourismus.

Schreib:

• über den besten Urlaub, den du gehabt hast

• über positive und negative Aspekte von Tourismus.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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2.3

Theme 3 – Current and future study and employment

Du schreibst ein Blog über Arbeit und Jobs.

Schreib:

• warum es für dich wichtig ist, einen guten Job zu finden

• welche Arbeit du in der Zukunft machen möchtest.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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Paper 1: Listening November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 1 1 mark

Jobs

Two German teenagers are talking about jobs.

Which job would they like in the future?

Write the correct letter in the box.

Question 1, shown as an image
Apolice officer
Bsocial worker
Cteacher
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Paper 1: Listening November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 2 1 mark

Jobs

Two German teenagers are talking about jobs.

Which job would they like in the future?

Write the correct letter in the box.

Question 2, shown as an image
Achemist
Bdentist
Cdoctor
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Paper 3: Reading November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 5 5 marks

Question 5, shown as an image

Your German friend has written a blog about her family.

Write T, if the statement is true, F, if the statement is false, NT, if the statement is not in the text.

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5.1

fraction fraction Sophie’s father got a new job three years ago.

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5.2

fraction fraction Sophie’s mother is a nurse.

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5.3

fraction fraction Tim would like to work abroad.

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5.4

fraction fraction Sophie thinks studying will take a long time.

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5.5
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Paper 3: Reading November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 12 5 marks

Question 12, shown as an image

Lies die Blogs von Yilmaz und Lea.

Schreib R, wenn die Aussage richtig ist, F, wenn die Aussage falsch ist, NT, wenn die Aussage nicht im Text steht.

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12.1

fraction fraction Yilmaz arbeitet mit Autos.

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12.2

fraction fraction Yilmaz war glücklich in der Schule.

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12.3

fraction fraction Yilmaz muss lange Stunden arbeiten.

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12.4

fraction fraction Lea arbeitet als Polizistin.

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12.5

fraction fraction Lea möchte viel Geld verdienen.

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Paper 3: Reading November 2020 Higher tier, Question 8 3 marks

Question 8, shown as an image

Read this advice about part-time jobs for young Austrians.

Answer the questions in English.

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8.1

fraction fraction What is vital about part-time jobs?

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8.2

fraction fraction Why might young Austrians like to work in a department store?

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8.3

fraction fraction Who might like to deliver newspapers?

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Paper 4: Writing November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 4 32 marks

Answer either Question 4.1 or Question 4.2.

You must not answer both of these questions.

4.1

fraction fraction Dein deutscher Freund Nick hat über Geld und Einkaufen gefragt. Du schreibst Nick

Question 4, shown as an image

Schreib:

maths symbol über dein Lieblingsgeschäft maths symbol was du in letzter Zeit gekauft hast maths symbol wie du Geld bekommst maths symbol welchen Job du in der Zukunft haben möchtest.

Du musst ungefähr 90 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über alle Punkte der Aufgabe.

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4.2

fraction fraction Du schreibst einen Blog über die Stadt, wo du wohnst.

Schreib:

maths symbol über etwas Positives und Negatives an der Stadt maths symbol was du machst, um der Umwelt zu helfen maths symbol was du in letzter Zeit in der Stadt gemacht hast maths symbol wo du in der Zukunft wohnen möchtest.

Du musst ungefähr 90 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über alle Punkte der Aufgabe.

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Paper 4: Writing November 2020 Higher tier, Question 1 32 marks

Answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2.

You must not answer both of these questions.

1.1

fraction fraction Dein deutscher Freund Nick hat über Geld und Einkaufen gefragt. Du schreibst Nick

Question 1, shown as an image

Schreib:

maths symbol über dein Lieblingsgeschäft maths symbol was du in letzter Zeit gekauft hast maths symbol wie du Geld bekommst maths symbol welchen Job du in der Zukunft haben möchtest.

Du musst ungefähr 90 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über alle Punkte der Aufgabe.

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1.2

fraction fraction Du schreibst einen Blog über die Stadt, wo du wohnst.

Schreib:

maths symbol über etwas Positives und Negatives an der Stadt maths symbol was du machst, um der Umwelt zu helfen maths symbol was du in letzter Zeit in der Stadt gemacht hast maths symbol wo du in der Zukunft wohnen möchtest.

Du musst ungefähr 90 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über alle Punkte der Aufgabe.

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Paper 4: Writing November 2020 Higher tier, Question 2 64 marks

Answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2.

You must not answer both of these questions.

2.1

fraction fraction Du schreibst einen Blog über dein Schulleben.

Schreib:

maths symbol was du an deiner Schule gut und nicht gut findest maths symbol wie deine ideale Schule sein würde.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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2.2

fraction fraction Du schreibst einen Blog über das Leben von jungen Leuten.

Schreib:

maths symbol über positive und negative Aspekte des Lebens für Jugendliche heute maths symbol über deine Pläne und Hoffnungen für die Zukunft.

Du musst ungefähr 150 Wörter auf Deutsch schreiben. Schreib etwas über beide Punkte der Aufgabe.

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