Understanding straightforward written French demands a knowledge of vocabulary and an awareness of grammar. With these skills it is possible to find the main message of a text and specific details.
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Lucy has posted a blog on her school website about life in her school and her future plans. Read her blog and answer the questions which follow.
Salut! Bienvenue dans le Lycée Henri Georges.
Je m’appelle Lucy et je suis étudiante en troisième.
Mon collège se trouve près du centre de Meaux. Il est assez grand, avec sept cent élèves et cent professeurs.
C’est un vieux bâtiment mais on a des ressources très modernes!
How does Lucy describe her school?
Lucy describes her school as big as she says il est assez grand.
How many pupils and teachers are there?
There are 700 pupils and 100 teachers because she says sept cents élèves et cent professeurs.
How does she describe the building?
She describes the building as old as she says c’est un vieux bâtiment.