Deck 1: Un Séjour À Cannes

Question 1

Les vêtements des stars. As you sit with your new French friends and watch the celebrities go by, you make comments about the glamorous clothes they are wearing. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective that corresponds to the noun it describes. Regarde! Catherine Deneuve porte des lunettes (noir) ____________________.

Answer 1

noires

Question 2

Bienvenue à Cannes! Imagine that you and your French-speaking friends have arrived in Cannes, located on the Mediterranean in the south of France. Cannes, a very chic and beautiful city, is well known for its annual film festival and for celebrity sightings. During the film festival, films from all over the world are judged, and the best are awarded prizes, des palmes d'or. Get ready as you prepare to spend some quality time here. Les stars. You and your friends are sitting at a café, spotting celebrities. As you listen to your friends give physical descriptions of them, choose the quality that your friend does NOT mention about each celebrity. Which quality is NOT mentioned?

A) French
B) Thin
C) somewhat short
D) blond hair

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Des jumeaux (twins)? You can't believe it. It has just come out that Julia Roberts has a twin brother, Julian. The twins are both at Cannes and you get a chance to see them! Rewrite Julia's description (making changes to adjectives) to make it apply to Julian. Julia est belle, brune et grande. Elle est amusante, gentille et vraiment sociable. Mais elle n'est pas très sérieuse. Julian:

Answer 3

Julian est beau, brun et grand. Il est amusant, gentil et vraiment sociable. Mais il n'est pas très sérieux.

Question 4

Les objets. Lucky you! As you learn more about the Cannes Film Festival, you get a chance to take a peek at one of the judge's offices. Complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article (un, une, des). Regarde! C'est ____________________ beau bureau! Ce juge est très important!

Question 5

Des jumeaux (twins)? You can't believe it. It has just come out that Julia Roberts has a twin brother, Julian. The twins are both at Cannes and you get a chance to see them! Rewrite Julia's description again to make it for both of the twins together. Use th? equivalent of they instead of she and make all necessary changes to the verbs and adjectives! Julia et Julian:

Question 6

Les vêtements des stars. As you sit with your new French friends and watch the celebrities go by, you make comments about the glamorous clothes they are wearing. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective that corresponds to the noun it describes. Oh là là! Penélope Cruz porte une belle robe (vert) ____________________.

Question 7

Les vêtements des stars. As you sit with your new French friends and watch the celebrities go by, you make comments about the glamorous clothes they are wearing. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective that corresponds to the noun it describes. Halle Berry est très belle! Elle porte des chaussures (bleu) ____________________.

Question 8

Bienvenue à Cannes! Imagine that you and your French-speaking friends have arrived in Cannes, located on the Mediterranean in the south of France. Cannes, a very chic and beautiful city, is well known for its annual film festival and for celebrity sightings. During the film festival, films from all over the world are judged, and the best are awarded prizes, des palmes d'or. Get ready as you prepare to spend some quality time here. Les stars. You and your friends are sitting at a café, spotting celebrities. As you listen to your friends give physical descriptions of them, choose the quality that your friend does NOT mention about each celebrity. Which quality is NOT mentioned?

A) French
B) blond hair
C) Beautiful
D) young

Question 9

Les objets. Lucky you! As you learn more about the Cannes Film Festival, you get a chance to take a peek at one of the judge's offices. Complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article (un, une, des). Regarde! Ce sont ____________________ chaises pour les stars!

Question 10

Je porterais... You and your friends are making plans for various activities in Cannes. For each situation, mention what you would wear. Be sure to include the name of the item of clothing you would wear, as well as what color the clothing would be. Pour aller dans (To go to) un restaurant chic, je porterais (I would wear):

Question 11

Bienvenue à Cannes! Imagine that you and your French-speaking friends have arrived in Cannes, located on the Mediterranean in the south of France. Cannes, a very chic and beautiful city, is well known for its annual film festival and for celebrity sightings. During the film festival, films from all over the world are judged, and the best are awarded prizes, des palmes d'or. Get ready as you prepare to spend some quality time here. Les stars. You and your friends are sitting at a café, spotting celebrities. As you listen to your friends give physical descriptions of them, choose the quality that your friend does NOT mention about each celebrity. Which quality is NOT mentioned?

A) Handsome
B) stocky
C) Tall
D) Nice

Question 12

Les objets. Lucky you! As you learn more about the Cannes Film Festival, you get a chance to take a peek at one of the judge's offices. Complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article (un, une, des). Quelle chance! Il y a ____________________ fenêtre qui donne sur la mer!

Question 13

Les vêtements des stars. As you sit with your new French friends and watch the celebrities go by, you make comments about the glamorous clothes they are wearing. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective that corresponds to the noun it describes. Regarde Will Smith avec son manteau (marron) ____________________!

Question 14

Les vêtements des stars. As you sit with your new French friends and watch the celebrities go by, you make comments about the glamorous clothes they are wearing. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective that corresponds to the noun it describes. Daniel Auteuil porte une chemise (blanc) ____________________. Pas très original!

Question 15

Les objets. Lucky you! As you learn more about the Cannes Film Festival, you get a chance to take a peek at one of the judge's offices. Complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article (un, une, des). Est-ce qu'il y a ____________________ ordinateur?

Question 16

Bienvenue à Cannes! Imagine that you and your French-speaking friends have arrived in Cannes, located on the Mediterranean in the south of France. Cannes, a very chic and beautiful city, is well known for its annual film festival and for celebrity sightings. During the film festival, films from all over the world are judged, and the best are awarded prizes, des palmes d'or. Get ready as you prepare to spend some quality time here. Les stars. You and your friends are sitting at a café, spotting celebrities. As you listen to your friends give physical descriptions of them, choose the quality that your friend does NOT mention about each celebrity. Which quality is NOT mentioned?

A) large nose
B) Stocky
C) thin
D) tall

Question 17

Les objets. Lucky you! As you learn more about the Cannes Film Festival, you get a chance to take a peek at one of the judge's offices. Complete the sentences with the correct indefinite article (un, une, des). Ça, c'est ____________________ lampe! Elle est très moche.

Question 18

Je porterais... You and your friends are making plans for various activities in Cannes. For each situation, mention what you would wear. Be sure to include the name of the item of clothing you would wear, as well as what color the clothing would be. Pour aller au (To go to) cinéma, je porterais (I would wear):

Question 19

Bienvenue à Cannes! Imagine that you and your French-speaking friends have arrived in Cannes, located on the Mediterranean in the south of France. Cannes, a very chic and beautiful city, is well known for its annual film festival and for celebrity sightings. During the film festival, films from all over the world are judged, and the best are awarded prizes, des palmes d'or. Get ready as you prepare to spend some quality time here. Les stars. You and your friends are sitting at a café, spotting celebrities. As you listen to your friends give physical descriptions of them, choose the quality that your friend does NOT mention about each celebrity. Which quality is NOT mentioned?

A) Petite
B) dark eyes
C) athletic
D) dark hair

Question 20

At the end of your time in Cannes, you run into Gérard Depardieu, your favorite French actor. Write down the brief conversation you have with him. Make sure to include at least greetings, exchange of names, and goodbyes. Hint: Will you use tu or vous?

Question 21

Trouvez l'intrus. Jérôme is at his girlfriend Anne's family reunion. The children at the reunion are kept entertained by a game of Trouvez l'intrus. Help Jérôme fill out his card by circling the item that does not belong.

A) une jupe
B) une robe
C) une porte
D) un pantalon

Question 24

Trouvez l'intrus. Jérôme is at his girlfriend Anne's family reunion. The children at the reunion are kept entertained by a game of Trouvez l'intrus. Help Jérôme fill out his card by circling the item that does not belong.

A) moche
B) sociable
C) gentil
D) sympathique

Question 25

Une carte postale Anne sent her aunt Sylvie a postcard before the reunion in Lille, telling her about Jérôme. Complete her message using the verb être or an adjective in each blank space. Chère Tante Sylvie, Notre réunion commence ce week-end. Imagine! Je (1) _______________  ? contente d'aller à Lille. J'arrive demain avec Jérôme, mon nouvel (new) ami. Il (2) __________ grand et (3) _______________. Il a les cheveux (4)___________? et (5) _______________ et il est très (6) ________________. Nou? (7) __________________ heureux ensemble! Et toi, comment ça va? Est-ce que tu (8? ______________ nerveuse? À bientôt! Grosses bises, Anne

Question 26

Pour faire une bonne impression Anne is anxious that she and Jérôme make a good impression. What should they wear? Include four items of clothing for each, making sure to write down the articles and colors. Modèle: une chemise bleue Jérôme 1 2 3 4

Question 27

Trouvez l'intrus. Jérôme is at his girlfriend Anne's family reunion. The children at the reunion are kept entertained by a game of Trouvez l'intrus. Help Jérôme fill out his card by circling the item that does not belong.

A) un devoir
B) un crayon
C) un stylo
D) une craie

Question 28

Pour faire une bonne impression Anne is anxious that she and Jérôme make a good impression. What should they wear? Include four items of clothing for each, making sure to write down the articles and colors. Modèle: une chemise bleue Anne 1 2 3 4

Question 29

Les questions. Another friend of yours, who is with you in Cannes, doesn't speak French but has been listening and trying to pick up a few things. She asks you the following questions about the language and culture. Provide a short answer to her questions in English. How is the French language being affected by the influence of American culture?

Question 30

Trouvez l'intrus. Jérôme is at his girlfriend Anne's family reunion. The children at the reunion are kept entertained by a game of Trouvez l'intrus. Help Jérôme fill out his card by circling the item that does not belong.

A) un étudiant
B) un livre
C) un professeur
D) une étudiante

Question 31

Les questions. Another friend of yours, who is with you in Cannes, doesn't speak French but has been listening and trying to pick up a few things. She asks you the following questions about the language and culture. Provide a short answer to her questions in English. I noticed that sometimes you use tu when speaking to someone and sometimes you us? vous. How do you know when to use which expression?

Question 32

Les questions. Another friend of yours, who is with you in Cannes, doesn't speak French but has been listening and trying to pick up a few things. She asks you the following questions about the language and culture. Provide a short answer to her questions in English. Why is French spoken in so many African countries?

Question 33

Trouvez l'intrus. Jérôme is at his girlfriend Anne's family reunion. The children at the reunion are kept entertained by a game of Trouvez l'intrus. Help Jérôme fill out his card by circling the item that does not belong.

A) une chemise
B) un chemisier
C) un T-shirt
D) un sac

Question 34

Trouvez l'intrus. Jérôme is at his girlfriend Anne's family reunion. The children at the reunion are kept entertained by a game of Trouvez l'intrus. Help Jérôme fill out his card by circling the item that does not belong.

A) une table
B) un bureau
C) une chaise
D) un cahier

Question 35

Je porterais... You and your friends are making plans for various activities in Cannes. For each situation, mention what you would wear. Be sure to include the name of the item of clothing you would wear, as well as what color the clothing would be. Pour jouer (To play) au tennis, je porterais (I would wear):