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INTRODUCTION
Examination specifications in foreign languages from 2003 onwards will show an increased
emphasis on understanding and use of grammar.
This collection of worksheets aims to provide pupils with exercises which will help them with
§ reading and comprehension
§ understanding the grammatical structure of German sentences
§ selection of the correct word in order to ensure both logical and grammatical sense.
Each worksheet is printed in three separate formats:
A. These worksheets are intended for pupils who are aiming at Grades D, E and F. Pupils are
guided in their choice of words. For each gap in the text three possible words are offered.
Pupils should select the word they consider to be most appropriate and underline that word in
the selection.
B. These worksheets are intended for pupils who are aiming at Grades C and D. Here pupils
receive less guidance. For each gap in the text they should select the most appropriate word
from the box below the text and write its letter into the box in the text.
C. These worksheets are intended for pupils who are aiming at Grades A*, A and B. Here no
guidance is offered. Pupils should fill the gaps with any word which is both appropriate and
grammatically correct.
For mixed ability classes, teachers should print off as many copies of each type of worksheet as
they require.
Where possible, several copies of the worksheet have been printed on the page. These can then be
cut to produce the number of copies required. This will enable teachers to economise on
photocopying costs.
The answers for sheets A and B are always the same, i.e. for each gap the word to be chosen from
the box on sheet B is the same as that offered in the relevant selection on sheet A.
Obviously it will be possible for pupils completing sheet C to offer answers other than those given
in the answer key. Teachers should accept these as long as they (1) make sense in the context
and (2) are grammatically correct within the sentence.
Teachers should suggest to pupils that they should always read the entire passage through first
before beginning to write in their answers. Omitted words often relate to information at other
points in the text. A clear understanding of the whole text will enable pupils to make a correct
response.
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WHICH BOARD?
A table to show how the worksheets relate to the exam board specifications.
Worksheet
1. Meine Familie
2. Die Freizeit
3. Mein Zimmer
4. Der Tag beginnt
5. Unterwegs zur Schule
6. Eine Reise
7. Im Urlaub
8. In der Jugendherberge
9. Tourismus
10. Probleme
11. Zu Hause
12. Gesundes Leben
13. Bei der Arbeit
14. Beim Fußballspiel
15. Einkaufen
16. Meine Freundin
17. Die Umwelt
18. Die deutsche Schule
19. Im Beruf
20. Teenager
AQA
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
2A
2A
2C
2D
2E
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E
OCR
2a
2b
1a
1a
3d
3d
3d
5d
5c
3b
1a
1d
4a
2b
3b
2a
3c
1b
4b
2°
Edexcel
Self, family & friends
Free time
Types of home, rooms, furniture
House, home and daily routine
Travel, transport & directions
Travel, transport & directions
Holidays.... & accommodation
Holidays.... & accommodation
Holidays... & accommodation
Self, family & friends
Helping around the house
Health issues
Different types of jobs
Sport & entertainment
Shopping & money matters
Self, family & friends
Environmental issues
Everyday life in Germany
Future plans
Social issues
Worksheets 21 - 30 cover more than one area of the specifications and would be suitable for using
as exam preparation after all the areas of the specification have been covered.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
Im Kino
Ein Konzert
Ein Besuch beim Brieffreund
Eine berühmte Persönlichkeit: Michael Schumacher
Ich suche ein Geschenk
Ein Unfall
Im Supermarkt
Urlaub - aber wo?
Eine Party
Die Schule
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