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42 Cards in this Set
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La santé: Pourquoi est-il important de rester en forme?
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-physical appearance
-(cardiovasculaire) health -happy with friends and family -confidence -live to an old age -have lots of energy |
"Why is it important to stay in shape?" Think about both physical and mental health |
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La santé: Pourquoi est-ce que les jeunes commencent a fumer/ boire l'alool ?
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-to feel grown up (faire de grown up)
-looks cool -to relieve stress -peer pressure - don't know/ care about risks |
"Why do young people start smoking/ drinking?"
is it cool? grown up? |
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La santé: Qu'est-qu'on pourrait faire pour décourager les jeunes de fumer/boire l'alcool?
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-school education classes
-advert campaigns - parents talk with their children -educate the parents on risks and how to help their children |
"What can be done to discourage young people from smoking/ drinking alcohol?"
What has happened to you?- school, adverts... |
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La santé: Que pensez-vous sur la légalisation de la cannabis?
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For: -Not as many deaths as alcohol or smoking
-can be controlled by companies rather than gangs -can be taxed, good for economy Against: -dangerous and addictive -bad influence on youth -increased availability, increases numbers of users -dangerous when driving |
"What do you think of the legalization of cannabis?"
Pick a side and explain your point- 2/3 reasons |
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Le sport: Préférez-vous les sports d'équipe ou des sports individuels, pourquoi?
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Team-make friends
-share the victory and memories -builds confidence -develop variety of skills (goalies/strikers) Individual- all victory is because of you -good for discipline -can set/beat personal goals |
"Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?"
Pick a side- preferably the one which you take part in most, this will be easier to think of. |
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Le sport: Pourquoi certains n'aiment les sports d'équipe?
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-some are shy so may feel scared in a big group
-teams with strong bonds can make others feel left out -different opinions can cause arguments |
"Why do certain people not like team sports?"
A slightly harder one- but its mostly about confidence/being shy |
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Les sports: Pourquoi c'est important pour les jeunes de participer à des sports ?
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-sociable: can make friends
-good for brain -gives (creer/ donner) them confidence -creates strong body -fights (combattre) obesity, keeps them from being lazy -teaches them to enjoy a healthy lifestyle |
"Why is it important young people to take part in sports?"
Think about advantages of sport in general and specify to young people |
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Les vacances: Où préférez-vous partir en vacances? Pourquoi?
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Mountain: -lots of activities (ski)
-beautiful scenery Beach: -quiet -hot weather -lots of activities (swim, volleyball) -tanning and reading Camping:- escape from city -good for bonding with family -learn new skills Actvity holidays (e.g. Centre Parcs) Cruises Most ideas can be used in any of the situations |
"Where do you prefer to go on holiday, why?"
Mountains? Beach? Camping? pick one and give a couple reasons. |
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Les vacances: Comment aimez-vous passer les vacances?
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-Read
-Relax -Hang out with friends -Go outside and do sports -Travel and experience new cultures -Learn new skills (summer courses for example) -Escape stress at home |
"What do you like to do on holiday?"
Think about your favorite holiday and what you did there. |
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Les vacances: Quelle est l'importance du tourisme dans la région?
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-Creates jobs
-Brings money to economy - Can share culture with the rest of the world -Hotels create facilities for locals to use -Locals can sell their produce to tourists |
"What is the importance of tourism to the area (of the holiday) ?"
think about economy, facilities for locals... |
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Les vacances: Quelles sont les inconvénients du tourisme dans la région?
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-Creates pollution
-Expensive for government to make changes (building an airport for example) -Tourists do not respect local culture -Culture changes to suit tourists -Destroys local wildlife |
"What are the disadvantages of tourism in the area (of the holiday)?"
think about pollution, expensive, cultural differences |
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La télé: La télé joue quel rôle dans votre vie?
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Not got much time
Not easily influenced ..But (personal examples) Some programmes are interesting and we learn new things Buy products Relax after school |
"What role does TV in your life?"
One of the easiest is to say that it isn't very important but certain thing are good e.g... |
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La télé: Quels sont les inconvénients/dangers de la télévision?
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-obesity and laziness
-waste of time -too much means grades at school drop -violence and bad language (gros mots) are a bad influence -adverts encourage bad behaviour (smoking) |
"What are the disadvantages/dangers of TV?"
health, grades, influence |
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La publicité: Quels sont les avantages de la publicité?
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-creates money for economy
-creates money for businesses -creates jobs -creativity can be shared -learn about discounts (rabais) and new products -educate viewers (public campaigns) |
"What are the advantages of advertising?"
MONEY, learn about new products |
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La publicité: Quels sont les inconvénients de la publicité?
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-annoying jingles
-pop ups on the internet -expensive to broadcast -not always truthful -repetitive -creates breaks in exciting programmes |
"What are the disadvantages of advertising?"
Annoying aren't they? Expensive liars too :P |
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La publicité: Quelles sont les qualites d'une bonne publicité?
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-funny
-catchy music -memorable -actors seem like everyone else - has useful information give an example |
"What are the qualities of a good advert?"
Pick your favorite advert, think about what you liked about it. |
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La publicité: Qu'est que l'importance des campagnes publiques à la télé ? par exemple pour arrêter l'alcool au volant .
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-educates a large audience,with a variety of viewers
-repeatedly comes on, so it is easy to remember -combats pubic issues (drink driving) or teaches first aid -images are easier to remember than words, some one simply telling you the information |
"What is the importance of public campaigns on tv?"
Saves lives, learn important skills/knowledge. |
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L'internet: A quoi sert l'Internet?
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-research for homework
-contact friends or family -watch videos -contact work -share your opinions -sign petitions for important causes -listen to music -download/share images -share creativity -play games -shopping |
"What can you do on the internet?"
Think about basically everything you do on your laptop/ phone/ tablet |
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L'internet: Quels sont les dangers sur l'internet?
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-online predators talking to young people
-fraud -stealing (vol) your money -online bullying (intimidation) -shares inappropriate/embarrassing images -share personal information -waste of time, lower grades, obesity etc |
"What are the dangers of internet?"
What do your teachers warn you about? fraud, predators, and you could introduce laziness etc. |
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L'internet: Internet est utile / important de tous les âges ? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas?
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youth: -play games
-do homework -chat with friends -download music adults: -shopping -research for work -share work with colleagues and other companies -watch movies elderly: -contact family -learn new skills -shopping |
"Internet is important for all ages, why or why not?"
Easiest point: Important to all- examples of how each age group uses it (elderly, adults, youth) but some use it more |
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Le cinéma: Quelle est ton film préférée et pourquoi?
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Search french films, seen any? watch one. Or pick any of your choice.
-special effects -good actors -interesting story line -similar to real life -your favorite genre of film -fun to watch with friends (sing, scream, film) -relaxing to watch after school/work |
"What is your favorite film, why?"
Apparently french films are preferred, not sure why. But ones with good special effects, interesting story lines are easiest to talk about. |
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le cinéma: Quels sont les avantages / inconvénients de regarder des films à la maison ?
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Adv:
-can watch in pyjamas -don't have to go out -eat what you want for free -sing/scream/laugh without annoying others -can pause for breaks Dis: -can be lonely -not much choice of movies -would have probably seen the film before -difficult to create an atmosphere |
"What are the advantages/disadvantages of watching films at home?"
Adv: think of your lazy, hungry, cheap self. Dis: alone, not much choice of DVD |
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Le cinéma: Quels sont les avantages / inconvénients de regarder des films au cinema?
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Adv: -sociable to go out with friends
-can eat out afterwards -special cinema food e.g popcorn -atmospheric (l'ambiance) -loud -share the experience with others Dis: -other people are annoying -eating is noisy -cannot pause or rewind -expensive |
"What are the advantages/ disadvantages of watching of the cinema?"
Adv: Think about sociable, hungry, and technology loving self. Dis: its super expensive, too loud |
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La musique: Quand pensez-vous écouter de la musique ?
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-exercising
-before going to sleep -travelling -when doing work/ homework -when cooking WHY? -relax -escape from reality - creates mood -keeps it interesting -gives energy and motivation |
"When do you listen to music?" this also means where!! and why
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La musique: Préférez-vous télécharger de la musique ou acheter des CD ? Pourquoi ?
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CDS- more money for artist
-sometimes comes with posters, extra tracks -can be played in car, on laptop, in a CD player Download- Fast -Don't have to go outside -Cheaper -Can buy just one track -Can use an ipod, phone to listen to it anywhere |
"Do you prefer to download or buy your music as CDs? Why?"
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La musique: Y at-il beaucoup de stéréotypes pour les personnes qui écoutent certains genres ? par exemple musique punk .
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Yes-punk/metal: associated with aggression and danger
rap: associated with rudeness and inappropriate topics Mostly older people with these opinions |
"Are there stereotypes for people who listen to certain genres?" I said punk music because some people may associate them to be dangerous and rowdy.
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La musique: Avez-vous d'écouter la même musique que vos parents?
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Genres:
pop classique rock metal punk indie-rock R&B Similar? like the instruments, loud music, fun to dance to Difference? More aggressive, louder, uses modern phrases |
"Do you listen to the same music as your parents?" Say the type(s) of music, and any similarities or major differences between them
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La mode: Quelle est l'influence des mannequins sur les jeunes?
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-anorexia/ bulimia
-changes fashion sense to suit the industry -people all dress the same -right and wrong of what to wear makes people feel bad OR - not much influence, people are different and don't care. |
"What influence do mannequins (and models) have on young people?"
Easiest to say they have a large influence onto them - dieting and fashion sense |
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La mode: Y at-il beaucoup de stéréotypes pour les personnes qui portent certains vêtements?
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Some examples:
Business wear: educated, serious Punk: aggressive, dangerous Hippy: peaceful, calm Expensive clothing: rich, important job, over the top BUT world is changing and not always true |
"Are there stereotypes associated with people who wear certain clothes?" Same as with musical stereotypes, easiest to say that they are strong. Give an example.
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La mode: Quel role est que les vêtements et la mode jouent dans votre vie?
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Big role: spend all my money on clothes
-buy lots of magazines -important to look good and fit in -can express yourself Not important:- individual -want to feel comfortable -prefer to concentrate on other things |
"What role do clothes or fashion play in your life?"
Either say its a big role or not important at all is easiest, explain why. |
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Le mariage: Le divorce cause quoi comme problèmes?
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-expensive-takes a long time-arguments can be upsetting for children-less time with other parent-less stability-children may not like/be jealous of stepparents or step-brothers/sisters
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"What kind of problems does divorce cause?"
Expensive and think about effects on kids |
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Le mariage: Le divorce est jamais une bonne chose ?
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-if one parent is dangerous, family becomes safer
-less arguments, happier home -new step parents may be nice -still can receive support from both parents -bigger family because of stepparent weddings etc |
"Is divorce ever a good choice" Yes is the easiest answer to explain- safety of family, less arguments etc
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Le mariage: Qu'est-ce qu vous pensez du PACS? (civil partnership)
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Similar to marriage: -stable
-can be religous or not -shows commitment Differences: -in some countries, it is the only way for same sex couples to be close to marriage -not as complicated a divorce process |
"What do you think of civil partnerships?"
explain similarities to marriage, but some differences to make your point either way |
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Le mariage: Quels sont les avantages / inconvénients du mariage plutôt que de simplement vivre ensemble ?
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Advantages: -stable
-shows love to family and friends -religious -its a commitment for life -good example to children Disadvantages: -expensive difficult divorce process if goes wrong -some couples are committed but don't want marriage -break up may not be as long and difficult for both children and adults -can last longer living together rather than quickly getting married |
"What are the advantages/disadvantages of marriage over simply living together?"
Think money, children, divorce |
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La famille: Quels sont les avantages/ incovénientd d'avoir des frères et des soeurs?
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Adv: supportive
-someone to play/talk to -know you better than any one else -strong family bond keeps you together -experiences the same as you through hard times Dis: can cause jealousy -arguments can be aggressive and dangerous -annoying |
"What are the advantages of brothers and sisters?"
If you have siblings, give an example of when they were annoying/ nice as part of it is good. Talk about jealousy, expenses but also supportive |
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La famille: Peuvent familles monoparentales être réussie ?
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YES- strong relationship
-can be safer if other parent is dangerous -no arguments between two parents -children become more independant BUT can be difficult give one example |
"Can single parent families be successful?"
Yes- may be difficult due to one salary etc (but no detail into issues here) . Mainly talk about loving etc |
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La famille: Quels sont les problèmes des familles monoparentales ?
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-one salary
-not much time after work for attention -children have to grow up too fast -not as much stability -lack of advice from other parent |
"What problems are there for single families?"
Money, time with children, lack of advice from other parent |
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La famille: Quels sont les avantages/inconvients de familles traditionelles?
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Adv: stability
-often have two salaries so lots of money -lots of advice from both parents -some one else to play with (siblings) Dis: jealousy between siblings -arguments between family members -parents may have different opinions on how to parent/punish |
"What are the advantages/disadvantages of traditional families?" (2 parents and a few kids)
stability, money, company lots of arguments, jealousy etc |
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La famille: Qu'est ce qui provoque des disputes entre vous et vos parents/ frères et soeurs?
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-jealousy
-taking other's items (clothes etc) -parent's don't give independence -chores (ménage) -grumpy siblings -difference of opinions |
"What causes arguments between you and your parents/ siblings?"
If you do argue more, this will be easier. But if you don't mention you don't argue much but say if you do it is over petty things e.g jealousy, taking the others stuff, independence. |
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L'amitié: Quelles sont les qualités d'un bon copain?
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-trustworthy
-funny -spends lots of time together -similar interests -some similar opinions -interested in others opinions/ feelings -caring |
"What are the qualities of a good friend?"
Think of your best friends, what do you like about them? What is the most important quality in a friend to you? trust? fun? |
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L'amitié: Qui est le plus important? famille ou entre amis ?
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Family: strong bonds
-always been there -home -lots of them closely linked Friends: different to family, different opinion, understanding -more understanding of feelings -may trust them more |
"Who is more important? Family or friends?"
Could argue either way- mention support, close by, strong understanding maybe some disadvantages of the other |
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L'amitié: Comment amis peuvent rester amis pour toujours ?
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-phone calls
-emails -social networking -meeting up often -trust each other -care about each other -have fun together -honest with each other -have space some times to not cause arguments -don't talk about argumentative subjects -understand the others feelings -be forgiving |
"How can friends stay friends for life?"
TECHNOLOGY, as well as thinking about good qualities in a friend- trusting, fun, spend time together |
