This DELF B2 mock oral task helps you tackle real B2 skills: analyzing whether biosourcés and compostables are true solutions—or just greenwashing in disguise. You’ll learn how to organize your ideas, use persuasive connectors, and support your point with facts and logic.
By practicing this exercise, you’ll boost your confidence for the monologue suivi and be better prepared for the follow-up debate with the examiner.
Let’s take this opportunity to go beyond surface-level answers—and show you’re ready for real-world French conversations at the B2 level.
DELF B2 – Production orale : Consignes candidat
Temps de préparation : 30 minutes
Temps de parole : 5 à 7 minutes
Situation
Vous allez exprimer votre opinion sur un sujet de société.
Vous devez présenter un point de vue personnel, le justifier par des arguments, et donner des exemples si possible.
Modèle 8 — Emballages biosourcés et compostables : vraie solution ?
On voit apparaître de plus en plus d’emballages qualifiés de « biosourcés », « biodégradables » ou « compostables ». Ils sont présentés comme une alternative écologique au plastique traditionnel. Pourtant, leur fabrication reste parfois polluante, et leur compostage n’est pas toujours possible dans les infrastructures publiques.
Ces nouveaux emballages constituent-ils, selon vous, une réponse efficace à la pollution plastique ?
Task approach and strategy:
To master the Production Orale (Speaking) for DELF B2, you are expected to deliver a structured “monologue suivi” (argumentative speech) lasting about 5–7 minutes, followed by a debate.
Here is a guide on how to structure your response to this specific prompt.
1. Introduction (The Catch)
You must define the problem and present the plan of your speech.
Hook (Amorce): Start with an observation. “Every day, we see new logos on our packaging claiming they are ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘compostable’.”
Definition: Briefly explain the paradox. These materials look like a solution but often hide a more complex reality.
Problem Statement (Problématique): Dans quelle mesure ces nouveaux emballages sont-ils une solution réelle ou simplement une illusion écologique (greenwashing) ?
Plan: “I will first discuss the limits of these materials, then I will explain why the focus should be on reduction, and finally, I will suggest more sustainable alternatives.”
2. Développement (Body Paragraphs)
Use the P.E.E.L. method (Point, Evidence, Example, Link).
Part 1: The Technical Limits (The “False” Solution)
Point: Bioplastics are not a “nature-ready” solution.
Evidence: As the text mentioned, “compostable” usually means industrial composting (high heat), not just throwing it in your garden.
Example: If a “biodegradable” bag ends up in the ocean, it can still take years to break down and choke marine life.
Part 2: The Displacement of the Problem
Point: Producing “bio-based” plastic creates new environmental issues.
Evidence: Using corn or sugar cane for plastic uses vast amounts of agricultural land and water.
Link: Therefore, we are just moving the pollution from the ocean to the soil and water systems.
3. Conclusion & Personal Opinion
Summary: “In conclusion, while these materials are a technological step forward, they are not a ‘silver bullet’ (remède miracle).”
Final Answer: To the question “Are they an effective response?”, your answer should be: No, not on their own.
Closing Statement: “The real solution isn’t a better bag; it’s no bag at all. We must prioritize the circular economy.”
4. Key “B2 Phrases” for the Oral Exam
To sound like a B2 student, integrate these connectors and expressions:
5. Preparing for the Debate (The Interaction)
After your speech, the examiner will challenge you. Prepare answers for these likely questions:
“But isn’t a bio-based plastic still better than a petroleum-based one?”
“Do you think consumers are willing to give up the convenience of single-use packaging?”
“Should the government ban these bioplastics altogether?”
Pro-tip: Don’t be afraid to agree partially with the examiner before defending your point (“Je comprends votre point de vue, cependant…”).
