Directions: Decide whether the sentence you hear is talking about one personne (une personne), several people (plusieurs), or whether it is impossible to tell (impossible à savoir). Attention! Make sure to pay attention to the pronunciation of the verb, and to listen for any linking sounds between the subject and the verb, if applicable. Modèle : You hear : Ils resent (Il reste) à la maison. ;  You choose : impossible à savoir     

Directions: Decide whether the event you hear is happening now (maintenant) or later (plus tard). Pay attention to how many verbs there are in the question to know whether you are listening to a present tense or future tense sentence.     

Directions: For each cultural question, indicate all responses that apply. There may be more than one correct answer to each question.   In what ways does la bise show variation in the French-speaking world? a. How many “kisses” to give total b. What check to start on c. Whether or not to actually make contact with the person’s cheek d. Whether to do it with coworkers

Directions:  Answer the following question by doing two things: 1. Indicate in the first blank that the person is not doing the action now. Use the present tense in the negative. 2. Next, indicate that the person is going to do the same action later: future tense with aller + infinitive **Pay attention to what subject you are asked to use, and make sure that your verbs agree. Modèle:   Il écoute la radio maintenant ? — Use il                   Non, il n’écoute pas la radio maintenant. (present tense negative)                   Il       va écouter la radio plus tard.           (future tense) Tu étudies le français? — Use jeNon, je/j’ __________________________________________________ maintenant. (present tense negative)Je/J’ ____________________________________________ plus tard. (future tense)

Directions: For each cultural question, indicate all responses that apply. There may be more than one correct answer to each question. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding family in the French-speaking world? a. A high percentage of couples in Québec live together without being married, either with or without children. b. Same-sex marriage is illegal in Canada. c. In Francophone Africa, it is common for elderly family members to live with younger family members. d. There is a robust system of retirement plans and pensions in Francophone Africa.

Directions: Now, indicate what the following people want to do. For each item, Conjugate the verb vouloir to make it agree with the subject. Circle the activity that they likely want to do, based on the context. François termine (is finishing) sa douche et il ______________ (vouloir) a. se sécher               b. se déshabiller           c. me baigner               d. te réveiller

Directions: For each cultural question, indicate all responses that apply. There may be more than one correct answer to each question. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding family in the French-speaking world? a. A high percentage of couples in Québec live together without being married, either with or without children. b. Same-sex marriage is illegal in Canada. c. In Francophone Africa, it is common for elderly family members to live with younger family members. d. There is a robust system of retirement plans and pensions in Francophone Africa.

Directions: Now, indicate what the following people want to do. For each item, Conjugate the verb vouloir to make it agree with the subject. Circle the activity that they likely want to do, based on the context. François termine (is finishing) sa douche et il ______________ (vouloir) a. se sécher               b. se déshabiller           c. me baigner               d. te réveiller

Directions:  Answer the following question by doing two things: 1. Indicate in the first blank that the person is not doing the action now. Use the present tense in the negative. 2. Next, indicate that the person is going to do the same action later: future tense with aller + infinitive **Pay attention to what subject you are asked to use, and make sure that your verbs agree. Modèle:          Il écoute la radio maintenant ? — Use il                        Non, il n’écoute pas la radio maintenant. (present tense negative)                        Il       va écouter la radio plus tard.           (future tense)   Il va au parc maintenant? — Use il Non, il _____________________________________ maintenant. (present tense negative) Il _____________________________________ plus tard. (future tense)

Directions: For each cultural question, indicate all responses that apply. There may be more than one correct answer to each question. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding French in Canada and Africa? a. All African countries have French as the official language b. Québec is the Canadian province with the highest percentage of French speakers. c. Québec has a strong regional identity in Canada. d. There are several countries in Africa where French is either the official language or is widely spoken.