Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for French for Secondary education

The Paris police announced the prohibition of a snack giant organized through Facebook for next Sunday at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, as consuming alcohol is permanently forbidden in that public space.

The snack giant planned for May 23 may not take place because the consumption of alcohol is banned permanently in that public space, according to a statement from the capital city police.

Security Measures in Place

The Eiffel Tower and its surroundings are among the most popular tourist spots in the French capital. The police formally discouraged attendance on Sunday from 18:00 local time at Campo de Marte, the green space at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

For security reasons, the police will ban the transportation and possession of bottles and...

Vocabulary

Feelings

Amusing: divertit
Annoying: molest
Confusing: confús
Embarrassing: vergonyós
Fascinating: fascinant
Frightening: aterridor
Frustrating: frustrant
Inspiring: inspirador
Irritating: irritant
Motivating: motivador
Relaxing: relaxant
Upsetting: molest
Worrying: preocupant

Technology Actions

Browse: navegar
Charge: carregar
Mute: silenciar
Plug in: endollar
Press: prémer
Scroll: lliscar (dalt baix)
Swipe: lliscar (esquerra dreta)
Switch off: apagar
Switch on: encendre
Tap: tocar
Update: actualitzar

Other Verbs

Invite: convidar
Warn: advertir
Spread: difondre
Express: expresar
Squeeze: apretar

-ed/-ing Adjectives

-ed: el que sento (how you feel)
-ing: situació (context) (the situation)
Example: embarrassed (jo avergonyida), embarrassing (situació vergonyosa)...

Good afternoon, teacher and classmates. Today, Andrea Ventocilla will be talking about famous singers and their personal struggles. I hope you enjoy it.

Britney Spears: Bipolar and Dissociative Identity Disorder

Britney Spears is known as a singer and has achieved great musical success. However, many people don't know that she suffers from bipolar disorder and dissociative identity disorder, which leads sufferers to take on various personalities to dissociate from reality. Spears suffered a very public breakdown in 2008. It was not until 2019 that the case was taken to court, where Spears's father was assigned control over her 47 million estate and personal affairs.

Lady Gaga: Eating Disorders, Bulimia and Anorexia

Lady Gaga is also known as a...

Chapter 11

1. How did Bobby feel on Saturday, after the money disappeared, and what does he want to do now?

He felt terrible and wanted to find the thief.

2. Mr. Penny wanted to phone the police. Why didn't Bobby want this?

He felt responsible for losing the money and wanted to try and find it himself.

3. Why did Bobby think that [character name] stole the money?

Because he had round glasses and often had a pen behind his ear.

4. [Question missing]

Chapter 12

1. In Devon, what financial help did the project receive?

A tour bus company donated the transport, and the restaurants and shops in the area also gave money.

2. Why was Lisa worried?

Because the other teens were making so much money.

3. When the newspaper team won the trip to Paris, what was Helen'

Essential Phrasal Verbs

• Cool down: refrescar
• Cover something up: ocultar
• Crack down (on): tomar medidas contra
• Cut down (on): utilizar o consumir menos
• Cut something out / Do away with something: eliminar
• Die out: desaparecer
• Drop somebody/something off: dejar
• Drop out: dejar o abandonar
• Fall for somebody: enamorarse de
• Fall for something: tragarse algo
• Fall out (with somebody): enfadarse
• Fill something in: rellenar
• Fit in (with somebody): encajar
• Fork out (for something): soltar o desembolsar
• Frown on somebody/thing: mirar mal
• Get across to somebody: transmitir
• Get something across: hacer entender
• Get away with something: escapar sin castigo
• Get back together: volver a salir juntos
• Get by: arreglárselas
• Get in: entrar en un coche

Common False Friends

• Discussion:

Formal Club Feedback

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to you today to share my thoughts regarding the recent announcement about [el tema]. I read the email carefully this morning and wanted to contact you immediately.

First of all, I want to say that I have been an active and loyal member of this club for a long time. I have always enjoyed our activities and the community we have created. Regarding the new information, I would like to express my total satisfaction.

Honestly, this situation is very positive for me. As I am a very busy person and I work full-time from Monday to Friday, this is a perfect opportunity for me to relax.

Furthermore, I have spoken to other members of the club today and they completely agree with my opinion. Therefore, I...

Unit 7: Film-making

Key Vocabulary

• Camera operator: Operador de cámara
• Cast: Reparto
• Costume designer: Diseñador de vestuario
• Credits: Créditos
• Lighting: Iluminación
• Location: Localización
• Make-up artist: Maquillador
• Script: Guion
• Set designer: Escenógrafo
• Sound effects: Efectos de sonido
• Soundtrack: Banda sonora
• Storyboard: Guion ilustrado
• Subtitles: Subtítulos
• Role: Papel
• Movie: Película/Cine
• It's a wrap: ¡Corten!
• Final cut: Toma final
• Casting agency: Agencia de casting
• Wait around: Quedarse en espera
• Sign up with: Apuntarse a algo

Reporting Verbs

• Verb + to infinitive: Agree to, offer to, promise to, refuse to.
• Verb + object + infinitive: Invite to, convince to, tell to, ask to.
• Verb + that: Complain that, say that, suggest that, admit that.

Unit 8: Advertising

Key

Essential Adjectives for Reviews

• Original: original
• Dull: aburrida
• Dramatic: dramática
• Spectacular: espectacular
• Entertaining: entretenida
• Hilarious: graciosa
• Informative: informativa
• Realist: realista
• Terrifying: espantosa
• Predictable: previsible

Grammar: Quantifiers

• Too much: demasiado
• Too many: demasiadas
• Too: también
• Enough: suficiente

Literary and Publishing Terms

• Beginning: comienzo
• Hit: éxito
• Review: revisión
• Critic: crítica
• Character: personaje
• Chapter: capítulo
• Ending: final
• Setting: escenario
• Novelist: novelista
• Narrator: narrador
• Editor: editor
• Publisher: editora

Past Continuous and Past Simple Usage

• was/were + -ing WHEN -ed
• -ed WHILE was/were + -ing

Practice Questions

Did you buy the tickets for your friends while you were waiting?

Where were you living when...

English Conditionals

Conditionals describe situations and their consequences. Note: Do not use will or would in the if clause. If the condition comes first, use a comma; if the consequence comes first, do not.

First Conditional

Used for possible situations. Form: If + subject + present simple, subject + will/won’t + infinitive (without to).

Second Conditional

Used for imaginary situations. Form: If + subject + past simple, subject + would/wouldn’t + infinitive (without to).

Third Conditional

Used for past situations that are impossible to change. Form: If + subject + past perfect, subject + would have/wouldn’t have + past participle.

English Color Idioms and Vocabulary

• A red-letter day: A special day.
• Like a red rag to a bull: Something that easily