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Liaisons culturelles Finish the statements with the correct information from your text.   Dans ses spectacles (shows), Jamel Debbouze aime parler des différences culturelles entre les Français et…

Descriptions  Using the elements below, write affirmative or negative sentences. Pay attention to the position and form of the adjectives.   L’universite/endroit/interessant _____________________________________________________________________________

Intentions Finish the following sentences describing what activities you think you and the following people will do using the verb aller. Do not use an activity more than once.    Modèle: Demain, vous allez écrire une lettre.   Ce week-end, mon professeur ___________________________________________________.

Interview  An exchange student is asking questions to get to know her host family. Using the word bank, write five questions using inversion that the student might ask her host mother Mme Dubois. Pay attention to whom the question is referring and don’t forget to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a period.    Modèle: M Dubois: Pratique-t-il un sport ?   lire le journal regarder la télévision lire un roman faire la siesta jouer du piano  écrire des textos pratiquer un sport faire du cheval   La famille Dubois: ___________________________________________________________

Où va-t-on? Thierry is calling you to let you know about your friends’ respective plans. Unfortunately, static is preventing you from hearing the beginning of his sentences. Identify the correct subject.  a.Paul b. Paul et Julie c. Paul, Thierry et moi                 1. [Q1] va au cours de géographie à 10h30. 2. [Q2] vont manger au restaurant universitaire. 3. [Q3] allons au parc cet après-midi. 4. [Q4] va faire du yoga ce soir.

Interview  An exchange student is asking questions to get to know her host family. Using the word bank, write five questions using inversion that the student might ask her host mother Mme Dubois. Pay attention to whom the question is referring and don’t forget to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a period.    Modèle: M Dubois: Pratique-t-il un sport ?   lire le journal regarder la télévision lire un roman faire la siesta jouer du piano  écrire des textos pratiquer un sport faire du cheval   Mme Dubois et Christine Dubois: ______________________________________________________________________               

Présentations Complete the dialogues with the appropriate possessive adjectives.    – Bonjour. Je m’appelle Catherine. Voilà [1] mari. Il s’appelle Jacques. – Salut Catherine. Je m’appelle Claire. Voilà Martin et [2] cousine Camille.   – Est-ce que ce sont Emmanuelle et Tom là-bas ? – Oui, oui. Et la petite est [3] fille Jade. Les deux garçons sont [4] neveux.   – Voila la maison de mes parents. Et voila [5] jardin. – Ah ! J’adore [6] fleurs. Elles sont absolument magnifiques !

Questions  Complete the sentences with the appropriate question words (où, quand, combien, que, qui, pourquoi, quel, quelle, quels…).    ____________________________ est-ce que tu habites?

COMPOSITION  Profil familial sur Internet You have a personal Web page and have created a hyperlink to a page where you describe your family and friends. Write a short text for this page (approximately 5–8 sentences) and tell everyone about your family and friends.   Étape 1. Avant d’écrire: Before you start writing, think about what you are going to write about your Web page about your family and friends. What do you think people you know surfing the Web might want to know about you, your family, and your friends? Think about how you want to organize the information so that your Web page is coherent and well-constructed. Your composition will be judged according to the rubrics below.     Maximum Pts Content: Content/information provided is complete, interesting, and relevant to the topic at hand. 4 Language/Organization/Mechanics: Very good command of grammar and vocabulary for this level. Information is organized in a logical and coherent manner. Transitions are used where appropriate. Very good command of spelling and use of accent marks/punctuation for this level. 6 Total Possible Points 10    Étape 2. Écrire: Write your composition below.   Étape 3. Après avoir écrit: Read over your composition with the following question in mind: Does this composition paint a good picture of your high school or home school experience? Check for any errors.