1. 3
Leisure time 6
Travel

2. Can you spell a word according to letters?
N A F E C R
France
France

3. TRAVEL What do you think this article will be about?
Why is France calling ?

4. Read Paragraphs 1-4 and match:
A. Different ways of going from Paris to London.
( )
Para 4
B. Why not visit France this summer?
( )
Para 1
( )
Para 2-3
C. Paris is a wonderful city.

5. Why not spread your wings and visit France?
Topic sentences :
Para 1:
Why not spread your wings and visit France?
Para 2:
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

6. T F F T T Let’s try (T or F) :
The writer suggests people visit France. F
Paris is the last place for people to visit. F
The streets in Paris are wide with few trees. T
People can enjoy themselves in EuroDisney as in the Disney parks in America. T
In the past, people in Paris could go to London both by ferry and train.

7. Do a summary
Answer the following questions:
Why does the writer suggest people go to France?
Can you name some of the landmarks in France?
Can you tell the different ways of going from Paris to London?

8. New words abroad spread tourist destination world-famous landmark
tree-lined
offer
attraction
enable
EuroDisney
the Eiffel Tower
the Arc de Triomphe
the Channel Tunnel

9. Para 5: Para 6: Para 7: France is famous for its food.
Read Paragraphs 5-7, and try to find the topic sentence of each paragraph:
Para 5:
Para 6:
Para 7:
The centre of France is a big agricultural region with scenic areas.
France is famous for its food.
France is a leader in art and culture.

10. Complete the following information from Paragraphs 5-7
agricultural
Centre of France: an _________ region with crops such as _____ and __________; old castles in ______________.
France is famous for food, such as bread, cheese and _____.
France is a leader in _____ and _____. Students go to France to __________________.
wheat
sunflowers
the Loire Valley
wine
art
culture
further their studies

11. Let’s try
1. Which of these drinks is France famous for?
A. tea B. cola C. red wine D. coffee
2. Which of the following is not French food ? A. B. C. D.
A.French film festival B. Exhibitions
C. Concerts D. All of the above
3. _____ are popular all over the world ?

12. New words in Paragraphs 5-7
agricultural
region
wheat
vineyard
excellent
scenic
castle
the Loire Valley
influence
leader
culture
further
concert
throughout

13. Why is the title called France is calling ?
Think and say:
Why is the title called France is calling ?
What do you think of France ?

14. Homework: Read the new words fluently.
2. Listen and read the text after the tape.
3. Get better understanding of Paragraphs 5-7 yourselves first.