Written Expression – TEF CANADA
Welcome to MockNest. Start your TEF reading practice for the Compréhension Écrite module with our detailed guide and exercises designed to help you clear the French test for Canada.
General Format
- 2 tasks to complete:
- Section A: Complete a news item (continue writing an article)
- Section B: Give an opinion with arguments on a societal issue
- Total Duration: 60 minutes
- Score: 0 to 699 points (CEFR level: A1 to C2)
- Format: Computer-based exam. No dictionaries or documents are allowed. Free navigation between the two tasks.
Section A – Complete a News Item
Objective:
Imagine the continuation of a short and original news article.
Produce a coherent, narrative text with new facts.
Instructions:
Read the beginning of a news story.
Write a minimum of 80 words to complete the story.
Do not copy the initial text.
Maintain a journalistic writing style.
What to do:
Continue the story logically
Provide new information
Conclude the article
Use temporal connectors (then, next, the following day, etc.)
Write clearly, precisely, and without errors
What the examiners assess:
Coherence of the narrative and adherence to the topic
Logical organization of ideas
Clarity of information
Language richness (vocabulary, verb conjugation, syntax)
Spelling accuracy
Section B – Express an Opinion
Objective:
- Respond to a societal question (e.g., education, work, environment)
- Clearly argue your point of view
Instructions:
- Read a statement from a newspaper
- Write a letter to the newspaper in reaction to this opinion
- Give at least 3 arguments
- Write a minimum of 200 words
What to do:
- Present your personal opinion
- Build a logical argument
- Use concrete examples
- Structure the text into paragraphs
- Use a formal tone appropriate for a newspaper audience
What the examiners assess
- Relevance of arguments
- Coherence of argumentative structure
- Language mastery (vocabulary, grammar, verb conjugation)
- Clarity of expression
Common Evaluation Criteria (for Sections A & B)
| Criterion | Evaluated Aspects | |
| 🧠 Relevance |
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| 📚 Organization | Logical flow, structure of the text | |
| 📝 Development |
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| 🧾 Written Language | Vocabulary, verb conjugation, sentence structure | |
| ✍️ Spelling |
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