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DELF B1 speaking quiz: answer objections to a free sports session

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Choose eight replies about a free Sunday sports taster. Practise correcting an exaggerated objection, discussing resources and deciding what to review afterwards.

In short

Bring the objection back to the actual proposal: one free Sunday session with optional participation. Acknowledge the cost question, ask about equipment and supervision, and put any repeat session after a review.

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Une association souhaite organiser une séance de découverte sportive gratuite dans un parc, un dimanche matin. Chacun serait libre de participer. L’association cherche encore du matériel et des personnes pour encadrer la séance. Une habitante demande pourquoi consacrer des moyens à une activité qui ne plaira pas à tout le monde.

An association wants to organise a free introductory sports session in a park on a Sunday morning. Participation would be optional. It is still seeking equipment and people to supervise the session. A resident asks why resources should go to an activity that will not appeal to everyone.

Une proposition à préciser
  1. You

    Je soutiendrais une première séance si l’association précisait le coût et trouvait un encadrement adapté.

    I would support an initial session if the association specified the cost and found suitable supervision.

  2. Habitante

    Vous voulez donc financer cette activité chaque semaine ?

    So you want to fund this activity every week?

  3. You

    Je parle d’abord d’une séance. Ensuite, un bilan permettrait de décider si on la renouvelle.

    I am talking about one session first. A review would then let us decide whether to repeat it.

Equipment to ask about

For each question, choose the reply that addresses the detail in the prompt. After checking it, say the reply aloud and add one short sentence of your own.

  1. Question 1No account needed
    What does la participation serait libre mean?

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    People could choose whether to join.. The phrase describes optional participation; supervision remains a separate question.

  2. Question 2No account needed
    A resident says: “Free entry means it costs the association nothing.” Choose a reply.

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    L’entrée serait gratuite, mais il faut prévoir le matériel et l’encadrement.. The reply distinguishes the participant’s entry price from organisational resources.

  3. Question 3No account needed
    The objection changes one session into a weekly programme. Choose the correction.

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    Je propose une première séance, puis un bilan.. The model supports an initial session and a later decision about repetition.

  4. Question 4No account needed
    Which reply acknowledges varied interests while keeping participation optional and support dependent on resources?

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    C’est vrai. Chacun choisirait de venir, et il faudrait vérifier si les moyens demandés sont raisonnables.. This reply accepts varied interests, preserves choice and returns to the resource question.

  5. Question 5No account needed
    Someone wants to announce the event today. Which question addresses a stated gap?

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    Qui pourrait encadrer la séance ?. The proposal says suitable supervision still needs arranging.

  6. Question 6No account needed
    After the session, which question would help decide whether to repeat it?

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    Combien de personnes sont venues et quels moyens avons-nous utilisés ?. Attendance and resources used give concrete information for the later decision.

  7. Question 7No account needed
    Your partner asks who can lend equipment. Which response takes a useful next step?

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    Je peux demander au club voisin quels objets il pourrait prêter.. This offers a specific enquiry about borrowing equipment while leaving the answer open.

  8. Question 8No account needed
    Which closing sentence keeps continuation conditional?

    Choose one answer.

    Answer and explanation

    Après le bilan, nous déciderons s’il est utile de renouveler la séance.. The sentence puts the decision about another session after the review.

Try the cautious position

Now ask for the equipment list and supervision plan before supporting the session. Your partner says you oppose all free local activities. Correct that claim in one sentence, then explain what information you need.

Listen back to your response

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