TOPIC Communication Goal 1 Cultures Goal 2 Essential Structures. List the words related to computers and the Internet that you use most frequently to:

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1 French 3A Final Examination Study Guide Montgomery County Public Schools Name: Before you begin working in the study guide, organize your notes and vocabulary lists from semester A. Refer to these materials as you complete each section. TOPIC Communication Goal 1 Cultures Goal 2 Essential Structures 1 Getting Started Mise en train 1.1, 1.3 Exchange and present information about oneself and a classmate, including activities one used to do at a younger age. 1.2 Interpret information about how young French-speaking people and classmates spent their summer vacation. 2.2 Identify and interact with products related to computers and the Internet. 2.2 Identify countries where French is the most important language or a main language. Review: - le présent, le passé composé, and l imparfait of regular and irregular verbs - definite articles - partitive List the words related to computers and the Internet that you use most frequently to: Send an Download a song Chat on-line Create, edit, and print a document Review the forms of several irregular and regular verbs in the passé composé and imparfait, by filling out the chart below. Infinitif Passé Composé - je Passé Composé -nous Imparfait - je Imparfait - nous aller faire avoir sortir mettre voyager Mise en train - Write two paragraphs describing a real or imaginary vacation you took with your family or friends recently. Tell who went with you, what the conditions were, where you went, and what you did. Use the passé composé and the imparfait. Write in French. Refer to the Rubric for Extended Presentational Written Communication as you write. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 1 of 8

2 TOPIC 1. Outdoors En plein air Communication Goal 1 Cultures Goal 2 Essential Structures 1.1 Exchange information and opinions about present and past outdoor activities. 1.2, 1.3 Interpret and present information and opinions about past outdoor activities. 2.1 Describe outdoor activities for tourists and citizens of a francophone country. Contrast the use of le passé composé and l imparfait. Review : - le présent, le passé composé, and l imparfait Fill in the chart below by answering the questions about outdoor activities, places where they take place, and by expressing your opinion of each. Quelles activités? Quels endroits? Quelle est votre opinion? En plein air Select two activities in which you participated (or not) from the organizer above and write a paragraph for each one. Use the passé composé and the imparfait as necessary. Write in French. Refer to the Rubric for Extended Presentational Written Communication as you write. Culture - En plein air - Read the topic under Cultures Goal 2. Write an organized essay, keeping in mind the products, practices, and corresponding perspectives for this topic. Write in French. Refer to the Rubric on Scoring Culture as you write. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 2 of 8

3 TOPIC Communication Goal 1 Cultures Goal 2 Essential Structures 2. Ecology L écologie 1.1, 1.3 Identify and present information and opinions on how to protect and avoid harming the environment. 1.2 Interpret materials on environmental issues and events. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Exchange, interpret, and present information and opinions about the importance of the environment and the impact of personal ecological routines. 2.1 Describe environmental practices of a francophone country. Expressions of need + l infinitif Le subjonctif w/ expressions of need Negative expressions Review: - affirmative and negative familiar commands - le présent, le passé composé, and l imparfait Make a list of positive and negative actions related to protecting or damaging the environment. Use the subjunctive. Protéger l environnement Il faut que nous Endommager l environnement Il ne faut pas que nous Make a list of seven environmental issues or problems, and give a suggestion to help solve each one, using affirmative and negative familiar commands. Problème Solution Ex: Le gaspillage d électricité N allume pas trop la lumière! French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 3 of 8

4 L écologie Select three of the problems listed above and write a detailed paragraph for each one, explaining how to protect the environment. Use le subjonctif with expressions of necessity / need (il faut/il ne faut pas, etc.), expressions of necessity / need plus the infinitive, and at least two negative constructions such as ne jamais; ne rien; ne personne; ne nulle part; ne aucun; ne plus. Refer to the Rubric for Extended Presentational Written Communication as you write. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. Culture - L écologie - Read the topic under Cultures Goal 2. Write an organized essay, keeping in mind the products, practices, and corresponding perspectives for this topic. Write in French. Refer to the Rubric on Scoring Culture as you write. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. TOPIC Communication Goal 1 Cultures Goal 2 Essential Structures 1. Friends and Family Les amis et la famille 1.1 Describe and exchange information about the personal qualities, including emotions, of friends and family members. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Describe, interpret, and present information about the personal qualities and interactions of the characters in an authentic French language film or literary selection. 1.2 Interpret authentic materials on the topic of friendship and family. 1.3 Present an oral or written description of an interaction between friends or family members. 2.1 Describe the role of family in francophone cultures and ceremonies that mark significant life events. 2.2 Exchange information and opinions about characters and their relationships in a francophone literary selection or film. Relative pronouns (qui, que) Le subjonctif with expressions of will and emotion Reflexive verbs to express a reciprocal action Review: Reflexive verbs Select one expression of emotion from the box below and describe your feelings in each of the suggested circumstances. Use the subjunctive in the second clause. content jaloux désolé surpris heureux furieux étonné fier triste malheureux Ex: Mes copains vont en France cet été. Je suis heureux/se que mes copains aillent en France cet été. 1. Mes cousins ont une voiture de sport. 2. Mon frère ne dit pas la vérité. 3. Vous êtes malade aujourd hui. 4. Tu ne viens pas au rendez-vous. 5. Nous avons gagné le championnat de tennis. French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 4 of 8

5 Think of four members of your family or close friends. For each one, answer the questions in the organizer below. Nom Comment est votre ami(e) ou parent? Que ressentez-vous? Quelle est votre relation avec lui/elle? Ex : Papa Il est digne de confiance. J ai du respect pour lui. J en suis fier/fière. Nous nous entendons à merveille. Les amis et la famille - Think of four characters from a French language film or any other film you have seen recently. For each one, write a paragraph explaining how you feel about them and justify your opinion by writing about at least three of their character traits. Then, select two of the characters and write another paragraph describing their interaction. Use the subjunctive with expressions of emotion, relative pronouns (qui, que), and reciprocal or reflexive verbs. Write in French. Refer to the Rubric for Extended Presentational Written Communication as you write. Culture - Les amis et la famille - Read the topics under Cultures Goal 2. Write an organized essay, keeping in mind the products, practices, and corresponding perspectives for one of these topics. Write in French. Refer to the Rubric on Scoring Culture as you write. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 5 of 8

6 TOPIC Communication Goal 1 Cultures Goal 2 Essential Structures 2. Celebrations Les fêtes 1.1, 1.2 Identify, interpret, and exchange information about significant family events or ceremonies in francophone countries, including the cuisine. 2.1 Describe ceremonies that mark significant life events in francophone countries. 2.2 Describe the foods served at special ceremonies and family events. Review: - le présent, le passé composé, l imparfait, l impératif, and le subjonctif - reflexive verbs to express reciprocal action - relative pronouns Fill in the chart below by answering the questions about four celebrations in francophone countries. Quelques fêtes importantes A B C D Quelle est la date? Que peut-on faire? Que mange-t-on? Que boit-on? Now, write a paragraph about one of the ceremonies listed above by answering the following questions: 1. Quand est-ce que cette fête a lieu? (la date) 2. Qu est-ce qu on y célèbre? 3. Comment est-ce qu on prépare cette fête? 4. Qu est-ce qu on y mange et boit? 5. De quelle tradition s agit-il? French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 6 of 8

7 Review all command forms by filling out the chart below. Infinitif Ex: couper mesurer peser ajouter mélanger chauffer mettre faire cuire Tu Coupe! Vous Coupez! Nous Coupons! Les fêtes Write a recipe for a dish served in a francophone celebration. Begin by naming the dish and listing the required ingredients. Then state the equipment that is necessary to use. Finally, write out the recipe using formal commands. Refer to the Rubric for Extended Presentational Written Communication as you write. Culture Les fêtes - Read the topics under Cultures Goal 2. Write an organized essay, keeping in mind the products, practices, and corresponding perspectives for one of these topics. Write in French. Refer to the Rubric on Scoring Culture as you write. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers. French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 7 of 8

8 Command of Language Read the following paragraph and choose the letter of the correct word that best completes each sentence. Le weekend passé, je/j «L Avare» [The Miser], une pièce de théâtre de Molière. Le personnage principal s appelle Harpagon. C est un veuf aime l argent plus que ses deux enfants. Il a une jeune fille il veut donner en mariage à un homme très âgé. 1. Le weekend passé, je/j «L Avare». A. voyais B. ai vu C. voir D. voyaient 2. C est un veuf aime l argent plus que ses deux enfants. A. que B. qu C. qui D. où 3. Il a une jeune fille il veut donner en mariage A. que B. qu C. qui D. où Harpagon a un fils aussi, mais il est jaloux, parce qu il veut avec la fiancée de son fils! Bien sûr, ce jeune homme et sa fiancée très bien. 4..mais il est jaloux, parce qu il veut avec la fiancée de son fils! A. me marie B. se marie C. se marient D. se marier 5. Bien sûr, ce jeune homme et sa fiancée très bien. A. s entendent B. entendent C. s entends D. entends Finalement, un homme prend l argent d Harpagon, et il veut son argent. Pour lui, le mariage n est plus important. On dit en français que tout est bien finit bien. Il faut que vous «L Avare» pour lire cette pièce merveilleuse. 6. et il veut son argent. A. ne personne B. ne ni C. ne nulle part D. ne que 7. On dit en français que tout est bien finit bien. A. que B. qu C. qui D. où 8. Il faut que vous «L Avare» A. achète B. achètes C. achetez D. achetiez French 3A Exam Study Guide... January Page 8 of 8