BUSINESS FRENCH • B1 • MOCK EXAM • READING COMPREHENSION • PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Business French B1 Mock Exam
This Business French B1 mock exam helps students practice reading comprehension, professional vocabulary and written production through workplace-related documents.
A free 2-page short version is available to preview the activity. The full premium version includes two written documents, several types of questions, a professional writing task and a teacher answer key.
🧠 Before starting
Before giving the exam, remind students to read the documents carefully, identify key information and answer precisely. This resource is designed for learners who already have a basic command of professional French.
- What type of document is it: article, job ad, email, report?
- Which words belong to professional or workplace vocabulary?
- Which information is clearly stated in the document?
- How can students write a clear and polite professional email in French?
📋 Exam information
| Subject | Business French, French as a foreign language, reading comprehension, professional vocabulary, written production. |
|---|---|
| Recommended level | B1. |
| Suggested duration | 1 hour 15 minutes for the full version. |
| Total score | 50 points for the full version. |
| Free version | 2-page short version: document 1, reading comprehension questions and teacher answer key. |
| Premium version | Full version: two documents, questions, professional vocabulary, written production, teacher answer key, PDF and editable DOCX. |
| Materials | No dictionary. Students answer directly on the exam paper. |
🔍 What is included in the full premium version? ▼
The full version is designed as a complete Business French B1 mock exam. It includes two written documents, reading comprehension questions, professional vocabulary activities, open questions, a writing task and a teacher answer key.
📄 What is included in the free short version? ▼
The free short version gives students a 2-page sample of the activity. It includes Document 1, the article “Quand les cadres transmettent leur expérience”, followed by true / false / not stated comprehension questions.
The teacher answer key is included in the short version, making it easy to correct quickly.
🎯 Learning objectives ▼
Understand an article about professional training and a job advertisement.
Answer true / false / not stated questions and short open-ended questions.
Review useful words such as contract, position, salary, training, résumé, cover letter and emails.
Present a profile, explain interest in a position, mention availability and ask a relevant question.
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📥 Download the Business French B1 mock exam
The 2-page short version is free. The full version is available to premium members as a PDF and an editable DOCX file.
📄 Download the free short version
2-page short version: Document 1, reading comprehension and teacher answer key.
Premium members can download the complete PDF, the editable DOCX version and many other French worksheets.
💎 Get Premium Access❓ Frequently asked questions
What level is this Business French mock exam for? ▼
This mock exam is designed for B1 Business French learners. It is suitable for students who already know the basics of professional French.
What is the difference between the short version and the full version? ▼
The free short version is 2 pages and focuses on Document 1. The full premium version includes two documents, vocabulary tasks, open questions, a professional writing task and a teacher answer key.
Is the full version editable? ▼
Yes, premium members can download both the PDF and the editable DOCX version.
Is an answer key included? ▼
Yes, a teacher answer key is included in both the short version and the full version. It should be removed before giving the exam to students.
What does the writing task practice? ▼
The full version asks students to write a professional application email of 120 to 150 words.
