QUIZ --Letter of Introduction
6 points, 1/2 point each
Pretend you're writing a letter, and translate these sentences into French:
Dear _______________:
My name is _________________. I'm 15 years old.
My sister/brother's name is _______________. He (or she) is cool/weird/nice.
What's your name? How old are you?
Are you French, Canadian, or English?
Do you like ____________ ? (food item, but not ice cream)
Do you have a pet? A dog, or a cat?
Do you have a pal?
Who is it?
Thank you.
Good-bye
Sincerely/warmly ___________________
* Extra words you need to know to write this letter:
Dear = Cher (boy); Chère (girl)
or = ou
cool=chouette weird=bizarre nice=gentil (boy) gentille (girl)
Do you like ice cream = Tu aimes la glace? (You like the ice cream?)
Thank you = merci
Good-bye = au revoir
Sincerely = Amicalement
With friendship = Amitié
Politics in America/Politics in France
Did you watch the Debate Tuesday night?
I think it's important for all of us to be informed members of society and to make our voice heard.
It's looking like this election could be very close, and as such, it's extra important for all of us in the country to think through issues that will affect our lives. Not only will the next president guide the country through the next four years, but during those four years it is very likely that he will appoint 1 or 2 Supreme Court justices, and those judges will make decisions that could last your entire lifetimes. So, in case you're interested in following the polls these last three weeks, here are some that show how President Obama and Governor Romney are doing in the states that matter most:
French Political System
The French do not have a two-party political system divided roughly 50/50 democrat/republican. There are all sorts of other popular candidates from different parties.
Check the above link. It shows that the current president only received 28% of the votes the first time the election was held in April! When no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, they have a run-off between the two top candidates. In that election Francois Hollande took more votes than his opponent Sarkozy.
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