In this question, candidates were expected to write a letter to the Minister of Education advancing/stating reasons against the Government ’s decision to stop French courses in schools.
Candidates were expected to mention the following points among others.
(i) Présentation/format
- L’adresse
- La date
- La formule d’ouverture
- La salutation d’ouverture
(ii) Le corps de la lettre
- Expression de sentiments (exemple, surprise) à la décision
- Des arguments contre la décision
(iii) Les salutations de clôture
La formule de clôture
Nom du condidat et signature
Many candidates attempted this question. Some of them gave detailed answers. Their responses showed a good knowledge of French format of letter writing.