1. French GCSE listening and reading paper, total 64 marks, approx. 1 hour 45 minutes 2. Listening section topics: Mélanie with Down syndrome media presence, Prince Albert of Monaco privacy case, Belgian music sales and streaming trends, Dunkerque carnival origins and traditions 3. Reading section topics: mothers who refuse child custody, working retirees in France, music genre Tecktonik′s cultural impact, single mother adopting child abroad, André Gide’s Les Faux-monnayeurs school scene 4. Question types: multiple choice, short answer in French and English, summary questions, and translation into English 5. Emphasis on cultural knowledge, vocabulary in context, inference, understanding of social issues and traditions, and detailed text interpretation 6. Translation task on Madagascar tourism focusing on eco-tourism, cultural and marine resources promotion, and local community involvement