city & country life: lets talk 2, 13a
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Can you name 10 cities in Europe?
Name 6 things you can see or do in the
countryside.
What are some differences between living in the city
and living in the country?
Which places would you like to
visit around the world?
Today, we’re
going to talk
about 2
places.
The First
one is…
France is situated in
Western Europe. Paris
is
1 hr. flight from
London/England
5.5 hrs from New
York/USA.
12 hr. 45 min from
HCMC
* Beautiful
Paris is the c___________ city of France.
It’s also happens to be the M__________Visited City in
the world!
In 2012, Paris received 83 million t____________!
Paris is the CAPITAL city of France.
It’s also happens to be the MOST Visited City in the
world!
In 2012, Paris received 83 million TOURISTS!
Paris is also a world capital of sh_______. Parisians
are very F___________ !
Designer Br_______ like Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Louis
Vuitton are some of the most prestigious (and
expensive French labels.
Paris is also a world capital of SHOPPING. Parisians
are very FASHIONABLE!
Designer BRANDS like Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Louis
Vuitton are some of the most prestigious (and
expensive French labels.
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Fun Fact
Even though it’s a large city, there’s
only 1 S______ S________ in all of Paris!
*People rely on
other road rules
to get by
Fun Fact
Even though it’s a large city, there’s
only 1 STOP SIGN in all of Paris!
*People rely on
other road rules
to get by
Parisians love to meet friends and enjoy
wonderful French food outside.
The city is popular for their open T___________
(patios) – where you can sit and watch the world
pass by.
If you visited one
every day, it
would take 28
years!
Parisians love to meet friends and enjoy
wonderful French food outside.
The city is popular for their open TERRACE(S)
(patios) – where you can sit and watch the world
pass by.
If you visited one
every day, it
would take 28
years!
The French brought the B__________(French bread)
to Vietnam. In Paris, there are 1,784
B__________(place that sells baked goods) selling fresh,
hot bread! Yum!
The French brought the BAGUETTES(French bread)
to Vietnam. In Paris, there are 1,784
BAKERIES (place that sells baked goods) selling fresh,
hot bread! Yum!
“Baker” in French is “Boulangerie”
Other than the Eiffel Tower, you will not see many
S___________(tall buildings) in central Paris. They are
mainly located near the H_________(big road) and in
S______________ (areas surrounding city center) of the city.
There are 18 structures now that reach 150 meters
Other than the Eiffel Tower, you will not see many
SKYSCRAPERS (tall buildings) in central Paris. They are mainly
located near the HIGHWAY (big road) and in SUBURBS (areas
surrounding city center) of the city.
There are 18 structures now that reach 150 meters
One of Paris’ most popular C___________ (shopping, entertainment,
restaurants) Centers is
It is famous for its theater, cafes and L________(designer) shops.
The avenue ends at the Arc de Triomophe – which was built to
h_______ (remember/ show respect) the victories of Napoleon
Bonaparte.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
One of Paris’ most popular COMMERCIAL (shopping, entertainment,
restaurants) Centers is
It is famous for its theater, cafes and luxury shops. The
avenue ends at the Arc de Triomophe – which was built to
honor the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Fun Fact
There is a Statue of Liberty in Paris that faces the Statue of
Liberty in America, symbolizing the friendship between the
two countries.
*The size is only 1/3 of the original. It was given
to the French people in 1889 by the American
community in Paris
Lady Liberty’s face
being constructed
Getting around Paris is easy thanks to the world’s most efficient
and safe P_________ Transportation S__________.
Trains arrive o___ t_____ (not late); buses are clean; and the
C__________ (people who travel daily) express trains (RER) makes
many stops in record time.
Getting around Paris is easy thanks to the world’s most efficient
and safe PUBLIC Transportation SYSTEM.
Trains arrive ON TIME (not late); buses are clean; and the
COMMUTER (people who travel daily) express trains (RER) makes
many stops in record time.
It does have downsides, however. Because many Parisians
don’t drive cars, and Paris has many tourists, taking a train
or bus can be F__________(annoying).
Especially if you take it during R______ H_______(popular
commuting times), when the trains are very C__________(busy).
Some commuters can get A______________(angry) in such
stressful conditions.
* Subway strikes are a common occurrence
It does have downsides, however. Because many Parisians
don’t drive cars, and Paris has many tourists, taking a train
or bus can be FRUSTRATING (annoying).
Especially if you take it during RUSH HOUR(popular commuting
times), when the trains are very CROWDED (busy).
Some commuters can get AGGRESSIVE (angry) in such
stressful conditions.
* Subway strikes are a common occurrence
After a long day of work and a crowded commute home,
Parisians love to end their day with a nice glass of French wine
or some beers.
The city has 1,124 B_________(place to drink alcohol) and
N___________ (place to drink, dance & see DJ’s) where the younger
crowd hangs out. The drinking age in Paris is 18.
After a long day of work and a crowded commute home,
Parisians love to end their day with a nice glass of French wine
or some beers.
The city has 1,124 BARS (place to drink alcohol) and NIGHTCLUBS
(place to drink, dance & see DJ’s) where the younger
crowd hangs out. The drinking age in Paris is 18.
Fun Fact
There are more dogs in Paris than there are children,
around 300,000 dogs.
The bad news: Owners don’t have
the habit of picking up after their
dogs… Poop is everywhere.
Each summer, an area of the Seine river is turned into a b________ .
Tons of sand is carried up the river by a b_______ (a flat-bottomed boat use to
transport things). It is spread along the little road next to the Seine, creating a mini-
beach, complete with k__________ (canoe) and volleyball.
The concept was invented in 2002 for Parisian families who could not
a_____________ (pay for with time/money) to get away to the beach and has now
become popular with everyone.
Each summer, an area of the Seine river is turned into a BEACH.
Tons of sand is carried up the river by a BARGE (a flat-bottomed boat use to
transport things). It is spread along the little road next to the Seine, creating a mini-
beach, complete with KAYAKING (canoe) and volleyball.
The concept was invented in 2002 for Parisian families who could not AFFORD (pay
for with time/money) to get away to the beach and has now become popular with
everyone.
Lastly, we cannot talk about Paris and not discuss the FOOD.
French C___________(a country’s food) is well known for it’s
freshness and high quality dishes. Fresh vegetables,
meat, cheese, bread – and of course wine – are essential.
Lastly, we cannot talk about Paris and not discuss the FOOD.
French CUISINE (a country’s food) is well known for it’s
freshness and high quality dishes. Fresh vegetables,
meat, cheese, bread – and of course wine – are essential.
See if you can name these
famous French dishes…
Escargot is a dish of cooked land snails, usually served as an appetizer
A Chocolate éclair is a long pastry made with choux dough filled with a
cream and topped with chocolate icing.
* This is a classic French Breakfast food
A croissant is a buttery, flaky, pastry named for its well-known crescent
(moon) shape.
* For “adventurous eaters”
Steak tartare is made from
raw beef.
It is often served with onions,
capers and seasonings,
sometimes with a raw egg yolk
A crêpe is a type of very thin
pancake, usually filled with fruit or cream
and topped with chocolate.
* This dish can take years to master!
A soufflé is a lightly baked cake made with egg yolks and beaten egg
whites.
After being cooked, a soufflé is puffed up and fluffy, and it will generally fall after 5 or
10 minutes – So it must be served immediately from the oven!
This one is the male
…and this the female
The Croque-
Monsieur
is a grilled ham and cheese
sandwich, optionally topped with a
cheese sauce.
the Croque-Madame is the same
thing, only it has an egg on top
* This simple dish had a movie about it.
Ratatouille is a
traditional countryside dish
made with tomatoes, eggplant
zucchini, onions and garlic.
Fun Fact
The French consume (eat) enough cheese to provide
25 kg of cheese per person, making them the largest
cheese consumers in the world.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
in Paris
The Eiffel Tower• C____________ (built) in 1889 by A__________, Gustave Eiffel.
• It was put together like Legos – with 18,038 pieces of i__________.
• There are 3 restaurants, a post office, money exchange & auditorium
The Eiffel Tower• CONSTRUCTED (built) in 1889 by ARCHITECT, Gustave Eiffel.
• It was put together like Legos – with 18,038 pieces of IRON.
• There are 3 restaurants, a post office, money exchange & auditorium
The Louvre• Home to Leonardo Di Vinci’s M_______________
• It’s the largest M____________ in the world with about 35,000 items
It would take 100 days to see everything in the Louvre if you looked at each item
for 30 seconds, all day without a break.
The Louvre• Home to Leonardo Di Vinci’s Mona Lisa
• It’s the largest MUSEUM in the world with about 35,000 items
It would take 100 days to see everything in the Louvre if you looked at each item
for 30 seconds, all day without a break.
The Catacombs of Paris
The Catacombs were created about 200 years ago because the g________ (place
where people are buried) had become overcrowded and smelly.
The bones were carefully stacked and arranged beneath the city. To visit today, you
go down 20m (65ft) beneath the City. It took over 70 years to move all the bones into
the Catacombs.
The Catacombs of Paris
The Catacombs were created about 200 years ago because the GRAVEYARD (place
where people are buried) had become overcrowded and smelly.
The bones were carefully stacked and arranged beneath the city. To visit today, you
go down 20m (65ft) beneath the City. It took over 70 years to move all the bones into
the Catacombs.
Just as in Vietnam, Paris has Notre Dame Cathedral which
was home to the legendary “Hunchback of Notre Dame” –
Quassimodo (written by Victor Hugo)
*he was the deaf bell-ringer who falls in love with Esmeralda
The Palace of Versailles
• Only 20 minutes from Paris by train
• The King of France, Louis XIV moved here
in 1682.
• During Royal events, the palace would be
lit with 20 thousand candles
• “Hall of Mirrors” is the most popular space in
the palace.
The Cotswolds is an area in
south central England.
The area is about 40 km
across and 145 km long.
The Cotswolds is the opposite of busy city. The area is
made of up a group of historic towns and smaller V_______.
The R________ (countryside) Landscape is scenic with rolling
hills and peaceful meadows.
The Cotswolds is the opposite of busy city. The area is
made of up a group of historic towns and smaller VILLAGES.
The RURAL (countryside) Landscape is scenic with rolling
hills and peaceful meadows.
80% of the area is made up of F (area for growing
/raising animals), and it has the lowest p___________ densities in
Europe. There are just about 85,000 people in the area.
80% of the area is made up of Farmland (area for growing
/raising animals), and it has the lowest Population densities in
Europe. There are just about 85,000 people in the area.
Local farmers grow several C_________ (plants) including
barley, G______ B______, and wheat.
R__________(caring for) sheep is also an important farming
activity and common sight throughout the Cotswolds.
Local farmers grow several CROPS (plants) including
barley, GREEN BEANS, and wheat.
RAISING sheep is also an important farming activity and
common sight throughout the Cotswolds.
You won’t find any r___________s (people who live in a place)
living in H______-rise (tall buildings) apartment buildings.
The Cotswolds are well-known for their ancient, cozy C_____
(simple house) constructed from unique Cotswold stone.
You won’t find any RESIDENTS (people who live in a place)
living in HIGH-RISE (tall buildings) apartment buildings.
The Cotswolds are well-known for their ancient, cozy
COTTAGES (simple house) constructed from unique Cotswold stone.
In the Cotswolds, there’s no Traffic Congestion (traffic jams)
Forget public transportation; it the Cotswolds, people walk!
The Cotswolds is one of England's important tourist
d_____________ (place where you’re going to) for those seeking peace,
quiet, and outdoor activities.
Increasingly more people, both local and tourists, want to take
part in healthy outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling,
H________ R_________ and g__________.
The Cotswolds is one of England's important tourist
DESTINATION (place where you’re going to) for those seeking peace,
quiet, and outdoor activities.
Increasingly more people, both local and tourists, want to take
part in healthy outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling,
HORSE RIDING and GOLF.
Time has not changed in these villages and towns much for 300 years with the
buildings dating back to 14th,15th & 16th century.
The residents of the area try to P___________(maintain the past) the clean
landscape, peaceful atmosphere, and traditional habits of the past, like limiting
motor vehicles.
The Cotswolds promotes walking, and they have many public walking T________
(paths)
Time has not changed in these villages and towns much for 300 years with the
buildings dating back to 14th,15th & 16th century.
The residents of the area try to PRESERVE (maintain/keep) the clean landscape,
peaceful atmosphere, and traditional habits of the past, like limiting
motor vehicles.
The Cotswolds promotes walking, and they have many public walking TRAILS (paths)
Weekends are a popular for meeting together at the local
Farmer’s M__________.
Visitors and residents can buy fresh P_________(fruits/veg),
homemade cheese, locally-made sausage, and sample some
beer.
Weekends are a popular for meeting together at the local
Farmer’s MARKET.
Visitors and residents can buy fresh PRODUCE (fruits/veg),
homemade cheese, locally-made sausage, and sample some
beer.
You won’t find loud nightclubs or crowded bars in the Cotswolds.
People like to gather in family-friendly P_______ (place that serves
food, beers) where people can laugh, relax and maybe watch
a sports game on TV.
You won’t find loud nightclubs or crowded bars in the Cotswolds.
People like to gather in family-friendly PUBS (place that serves food,
beers) where people can laugh, relax and maybe watch
a sports game on TV.
Now that you’ve learned about
city life and country life, which
do you think you’d enjoy more?
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