Homework — Vocational MV — Term 2

One short homework task per sequence, designed to prepare or extend the final task done in class.
Each task should take 10–20 minutes.

Year 1 (2de) / Term 2

Sequence 1 — Tools of the trade in a garage / dealership workshop
At home, photograph or sketch four tools used in a garage / dealership workshop and write one English sentence for each: what it is and what it is used for.

Sequence 2 — Talking to the vehicle owner
Write a 6-line dialogue in English where you explain a fault code to a customer. Use at least two polite phrases (Could you…? / Of course / I'm afraid…).

Sequence 3 — Easter / spring festivals in English-speaking countries
Ask a family member how they spend a spring holiday (Easter or another). Write 4–5 sentences in English comparing it with one English-speaking tradition seen in class.

Year 2 (1ère) / Term 2

Sequence 1 — Mid-year PFMP: skills I am building
List five skills you have practised on PFMP so far. For each, write one sentence: "I have been learning to…" or "I can now…".

Sequence 2 — Job search 2.0 — cover letter & online profile
Draft one cover-letter paragraph (60–80 words) applying for a junior vehicle technician role. Mention one soft skill and one technical skill.

Sequence 3 — Teamwork, feedback and workplace conflict
Watch a short teamwork clip (BBC English at Work or similar) and note 3 useful phrases for giving feedback. Translate them into French.

Year 3 (Terminale) / Term 2

Sequence 1 — Interview clinic — STAR answers
Write one STAR answer (Situation–Task–Action–Result, 80–100 words) about a challenge from school, PFMP or sport. Rehearse it aloud once.

Sequence 2 — Sector deep-dive — Hybrid systems and high-voltage safety
Read or watch a short piece about "Hybrid systems and high-voltage safety". Write 6 lines giving a balanced opinion (for / against) using Moreover or Nevertheless.

Sequence 3 — Exam skills — Situation A warm-up
Complete a Situation A note-taking grid on one authentic document (video or short text) and prepare a 45-second oral reaction.

Tip for teachers: these tasks are designed to be checked briefly at the start of the following
class (2–3 minutes per task) rather than collected and marked in detail.