Talking about big events (Part 2/2)

Talking about big events (Part 2/2)

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will revisit the language needed to talk about big events such as the World Cup or the Olympic Games including looking at the disadvantages of hosting this kind of event.
  2. Purpose of language use: Talking about big events
  3. Grammar: Present tense modal verbs in the third person plural Giving arguments for and against

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13 Questions

Q1.
Translate: Big events can
Les grands événements peut
Les grands evenements peuvent
Correct answer: Les grands événements peuvent
Q2.
Translate: Big events can attract tourists
Les événements grands peuvent attirer les touristes
Les grands événements peut attirer les touristes
Correct answer: Les grands événements peuvent attirer les touristes
Q3.
Translate: Big events can unite people
Les grands événements peuvent les gens
Correct answer: Les grands événements peuvent unir les gens
Les grands événements peuvent unit les gens
Q4.
Translate: Big events can encourage participation in sport
Les grands événements peut encourager la pratique du sport
Correct answer: Les grands événements peuvent encourager la pratique du sport
Les grands événements peuvent la pratique du sport
Q5.
Translate: Big events can give people an opportunity to have fun
Les grands événements peut permettre aux gens de s'amuser
Correct answer: Les grands événements peuvent permettre aux gens de s'amuser
Les grands événements peuvent s'amuser les gens
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in French in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
leur
Correct answer: their
they
time
Q8.
y
and
Correct answer: there
yes
Q9.
elle
fashion
he
Correct answer: she
Q10.
devoir
to be able to
Correct answer: to have to
to want to
Q11.
on doit
one/you/we can
Correct answer: one/you/we must
one/you/we should
with
Q12.
avant
after
Correct answer: before
during
Q13.
même
meme
Correct answer: same, even
some, odd

13 Questions

Q1.
Which form of the verb follows a conjugated verb in a sentence.
Correct answer: The infinitive
The past participle
The subjunctiive
Q2.
Translate: coûter très cher
(To) cost a little
Correct answer: (To) cost a lot
(To) cost nothing
Q3.
Translate: laisser une empreinte carbone importante
Correct answer: (to) leave a significant carbon footprint
(to) leave an important carbon footprint
(to) lose an important piece of carbon
Q4.
Translate: rendre la vie plus difficile pour les habitants de la ville
(To) make life difficult for the residents of the town
(To) make life less difficult for the residents of the town
Correct answer: (To) make life more difficult for the residents of the town
Q5.
Translate: nuire à l'environnement
(To) annoy the environment
Correct answer: (To) harm the environment
(To) make the environment nasty
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in French in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
aussi
Correct answer: also
fairly
with
Q8.
celui
only
Correct answer: the one
they
Q9.
bien
also
new
Correct answer: well
Q10.
if
or
Correct answer: where
Q11.
à la fois
Correct answer: at the same time
from time to time
sometimes
Q12.
fois
do
law
Correct answer: time
Q13.
vous
they
we
Correct answer: you

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