2. Questions: 1. What is the capital of France? Paris

3. Questions: 2. France is located in ______? A. Eastern Europe B. Western Europe C. Northern Europe

4. Questions: 3. What is the language of France? French

5. Questions: 4. Which is the national flag of France?

6. Questions: 5. What happened to the King of France in 1789? A. He sailed to America. B. He lost his head. C. He defeated the Britain.

7. Questions: 6. Which one of these drinks is France famous for? red wine

8. Questions: 7. Which two of these sports are not very popular in France? acycling bbaseball ctennis djudo eskiing ffootball

9. Questions: 8. What are the world-famous landmarks in France? Musée du Louvre the Eiffel Tower the Arc de Triomphe

10. Questions: 9. How tall is the Arc de Triomphe? A. 162 feet B. 400 feet C. 320 meters

11. Questions: 10. Which is the most famous street in Paris? A. Avenue De Champs Elysees B. Fifth Avenue

12. Questions: 11. Which place can we visit to enjoy the views of countryside? the Loire Valley

13. An agricultural region

14. P1Why not visit France this summer? P2Paris, the capital, is a beautiful city. P3You can take your children to Eurodisney and it is near the centre of Paris. P4You can easily travel to Britain from France through the Channel Tunnel by train. P5The centre of France is an agricultural region. P6France is very famous for its food. P7France is a leader in art and culture. P1Why not visit France this summer? P2Paris, the capital, is a beautiful city. P3You can take your children to Eurodisney and it is near the centre of Paris. P4You can easily travel to Britain from France through the Channel Tunnel by train. P5The centre of France is an agricultural region. P6France is very famous for its food. P7France is a leader in art and culture. Skim the article and say the main idea of each paragraph.

15. At what time of the year was this probably written? In early spring, just after winter. ow that winter is behind us,….

16. From P2, how do we know Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations? the world-famous landmarks the streets (wide and tree-lined)

17. Look at the beginning of the third paragraph. ‘If you are taking your children with you… ’ For adults Is this article written for children or adults?

18. 1. What is the special attraction for children? 2. Is it very far from the center of Paris? EuroDisney Read P3-4 and answer some questions:

19. Name these places on the map. 1__________ 2__________ 3_________________ Do we need to fly or take a ferry to Britain from France? How can people travel through the Channel Tunnel? And how soon can they get there? By train in three hours Paris London the Channel Tunnel 1 2 3

20. grapes wheatsunflowers the old castles the Loire Valley What’s the center of France? ＊ two cropsFarmers grow the scenic areaPeople can visitWho used to live there? the kings and queens

21. Read the last two paragraphs France is famous for _________________________ _________________________ France is a leader in_______________ and _____________________________________ are organized throughout the world. its food such as bread, cakes, cheese and wine. art and culture French film festivals, exhibitions and concerts

22. Tell the following statements are T or F: 1. The streets in Paris are not very wide. 2. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. 3. EuroDisney is about an hour away from the center of Paris. 4. If we want to go on to visit Britain, we can fly or take a ferry in three hours. 5. The center of France is a big shopping center. 6. Farmers in France grow rice and flowers. 7. France is famous for its food such as bread, cakes, cheese and wine. 8. France is a leader in music. agricultural region. wheat and sunflowers. art and culture take a train

23. Work in groups and ask the guide some information about travelling in France.

24. The capital of France… … is famous for… / a leader in… Where do you suggest children go? Can you be a good guide in France ? How to travel from Paris to London? The center of France …

25. Homework Make a tour brochure in France by using the information in the article and some proper pictures.