French 3 Honors Semester Review - Passages and Questions

Passage One - Restate the main idea of this article in English.

Thhis article explains different ways to access and manage money abroad. It disscusses the pros and cons of each mathod emphasizing choosing is a personal choice.

Passage One - How is this text organized?

Pros and Cons / The text weights different options for handling money while abroad and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Passage One - What are some reasons why someone might stay somewhere longer than a couple of weeks? Try to name three?

People might stay longer because they are studying abroad, work trips or internships, or visiting family or extended travel.

Passage One - What do you think motivated the author to write this article?

The author may want to help travelers manage their money wisely while abroad.

Passage One - In what ways might this article be different if it were written from an American perspective?

An American version might focus on the use of credit cards, tipping culture, or mobile payment apps.

Passage One - What advice would probably be the same?

Bring some cash, watch out for extra fees, and keep your money safe in case of loans or theft.

Passage Two - What 2 pieces of news does Jian give his family?

Jian says he got a full-time internship/job and he plans to visit them during Christmas.

Passage Two - Which news is the main idea of the email? How do you know?

The main idea of the internship because he mentions it in the subject line and mostly explains how he found it.

Passage Two - How is the text organized? Give justification from the text.

Chronological - Jian explains events in time order: he finished school, searched for a job, had an interview, signed a contract, and will start working next Monday.

Passage Two - Why do you think Jian chose to send an email to a select few family members rater than just post on social media so everyone he knows can see all at once?

This is personal news, and he wants to share it more directly and privately with close family.

Passage Two - Why do you think Jian's parents aren't included in this email?

They probably already now about the job or he may have told them in person or by phone earlier.

Passage Two - Does Jian seem happy about starting his first full-time job? What from the text makes you think that?

Yes, Jian seems very happy. He uses phrases like "je suis vraiment heureux" and calls it "une mervielleuse opportunité" showing his excitement and pride.

Passage Two - Considering what you read in this email and what you have learned in class, have you noticed any differences in the job search and hiring process in France versus in the US or Canada? If so, name one or two.

In France, it's more common to include a photo on your resume and to start with internships after graduation. In the US or Canada, people often start with part-time jobs.

Passage Two - Jian was probably helped by the fact that he speaks English (being from Quebec). Imagine a situation where knowing French might help you get a job some day.

If you work for an airline, international company, or a government job in Canada, speaking French can help you communicate with french-speaking customers or co-workers.

Passage Two - Does Jian seem you think you would like to live abroad while going to college and then find a job in country? If so, where would you go and why? If not, why not?

No, I think I would rather live close to home because it would be easier to adjust and be near my family.