STUDY GUIDE UNIT 3

TASK 1. LISTENING
MUST BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE NUMBERS.

Numbers from 0 to 100.

Remember if you must recognize phone numbers: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06,
07, 08, 09 will be read as two digits for example: zero un.

TASK 2. LISTENING
MUST BE ABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.

The subject will be YOU, as I teacher will be asking YOU questions. Do

not focus on the subject.
Focus on the verb of the question, as it is more likely it will be the verb of
your answer.
Focus on the object (yes/no question) as it is more likely it will be the object
of your answer.
Questions will focus on family.

TASK 3. LISTENING
MUST BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE FAMILY MEMBERS

&

JOBS IN A SPEECH.

Focus on the vocabulary (family members and jobs).

TASK 4. WRITING
MUST BE ABLE TO SAY SOMEONES JOB.

Use the toolbox on the exam sheet.

Make sure to respect the numbers of items asked in the instructions.
Focus on practicing how to express these following things:

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TASK 5. WRITING
MUST BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE (A MAN, A WOMAN, A GROUP OF PEOPLE).

Pay attention to the toolbox.

Make sure to respect the numbers of items asked in the instructions.
Focus on practicing how to express these following things:

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TASK 6. WRITING
MUST BE ABLE TO EXPRESS OWNERSHIP.

Learn possessive adjectives.

Be able to translate my, your, his, her, our, your, their in
French.
Be able to answer questions about yourself.

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TASK 7 WRITING
MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE OBJECTS IN THE CLASSROOM USING PREPOSITIONS.

Use the toolbox on the exam sheet.

Choose from the toolbox. Expressions are given. You should not have any spelling
mistakes!!!
Agree the verb (hint: avoir) according to the subject!
Focus on sentence structures.
- S V O (subject + verb + object)
- S V A O (subject + verb + object)
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TASK 8. WRITING
MUST BE ABLE TO EXPRESS
AND PREPOSITIONS.

AT +

NAME OF A PROFESIONNAL,

AT +

SOMEONES PLACE

Use toolbox on exam sheet.

Know the disjunctive pronoun (moi, toi, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles)
Know the prposition
Focus on sentence structures.
- S V O P P/DP(subject + verb + object + preposition + place/disjunctive
pronoun)

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TASK 9. CULTURE (IN ENGLISH)

MUST BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT FAMILIES.
Pick 1 out of 3
What are 2-3 types of families that are common in France? What are they called
in French and who is in them? p.96-97
French families can be traditional, monoparental, blended. Explain in a few
words what who are these families composed.
What are two holidays that are celebrated in the French-speaking world? When
are these holidays celebrated in a specific French-speaking region? p.97
La fte des mres (last Sunday of may) and La fte des pres (third Sunday of
june). They are Mothers day and Fathers day.
What is one famous French/French-speaking family you learned about? What are
the names of 2-3 family members, and what they are known for? p.97 + p.115
Les Noah. Yannick Noah is a famous tennis player and singer. His son Joakim
Noah plays basketball for the Bulls. Cameron his other son is also an athlete.

TASK 10. CULTURE (IN ENGLISH)

MUST BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT OTHER RELATIONSHIPS.

Pick 1 out of 3
What distinctions can be made between ami(e), copain/copine, and petit(e)
ami(e)? Dont just translate the words, but explain level of intimacy between them in
general. p.114
ami is a close friend / copain is an acquaintance / petit-ami is a boyfriend. Be
more specific.
What are 2-3 options available for couples who are in love in France? Whats 1-2
ways these options differ? p.96
Options for couples are marriage and the PACS (legal contracts). Explain how
they differ.
What are 3 terms in French that refer to people who arent (currently/any longer)
in a relationship with someone? What does each term mean? vocabulary page
Clibataire = single / divorc = divorced / spar = separated / veuf,veuve =
widowed.

TASK 11. CULTURE (IN ENGLISH)

MUST BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT PLACES & PEOPLE
COUNTRIES.

IN FRANCE AND OTHER FRENCH SPEAKING

Pick 1 out of 3
Pick a famous French-speaking person that we discussed this unit (living or dead)
that you did NOT talk about above, and mention 2-3 interesting things about them
p.126-127
Jean-Paul Sartre, intellectual, philosopher, 20 th century, born and died in Paris.
Victor Hugo, writer, poet, 19th century, born and died in Paris.

What are 3 facts that you can give about the city of Paris (or another city we
discussed) that would be interesting for someone who wanted to visit, study, or work
there p.126-127
Paris : Parisians travel mostly by train, almost 10million people, 1 stop sign in
the city
Pick an area of Frances cultural panorama (for example, monuments, museums,
transportation, tourist destinations, or another item that we discussed) and mention
2-3 notable facts about it p.127
Tour Eiffel, 20000 lightbulbs, 1 063 feet tall, 1887
Notre Dame de Paris, surname Emmanuel, considered as the center of
France.

TASK 12. CULTURE (IN ENGLISH)

MUST BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS.

Pick 1 out of 3
You watched one or more videos for class. Mention the topic of one video and at
least 3 things you understood from it p.107
Golden Pages equivalent of Yellow Pages.
Father and son, the father would take down the moon for his son
Golden Pages are here to help
You saw an article (or similar item) in French. What are 3 items that you noticed
AND/OR strategies you used that helped you understand what was being discussed
in the article? p.128-129
Article is about Fido. Look at the pictures first as they showed the topic
(dogs), they look for cognates to understand the text and graphics.
You wrote a French-style missive (letter, email, etc.) in French. What are 3
similarities or differences between the way your organized information in French
compared to English? p.64-65/general
The organization is similar (opening, body, closing).The spacing rules are
different.
MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PAGES FOR THE CULTURE QUESTIONS. THE
GIVEN ANSWERS ARE HERE TO GUIDE YOU BUT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TO
GET FULL CREDIT. MAKE YOUR OWN ANSWERS.