France
France is the most popular tourist destination in the world.
France has some of the most famous art museums. At this museum, you can see the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
The Louvre
This building was designed for the Paris Exhibition of 1889 which marked the centenary of the French Revolution. It was criticized as a monstrosity when it first opened, but now it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.
The Eiffel Tower
Although Poland has been a member of the European Union since 2004, it has not adopted the Euro as its currency. Instead they use their own currency, called ____.
Polish Zloty
Write the english translation with the correct spelling on the board:
1. Cortile
2. mostra
3. inferiore
4. superiore
1. courtyard
2. display
3. lower
4. upper
During Poland's communist period, Poles did not enjoy a free market economy. Instead, a _________ was imposed in which the government decided on how many goods would be produced and how they would be distributed. As a consequence, there were shortages of basic goods and the living standard was low.
In addition, all industry belonged to the state and private property was confiscated by the government.
Centrally planned economy
France is one of the world's largest producers of this.
In 2018, it produced around 20% of it for the European Union using nuclear power.
Electricity
Located in the historical and geographical center of Paris, the construction of of this impressive medieval monument with Gothic architecture took more than 150 years. It was damaged in a fire in 2019
The Notre Dame Cathedral
This city center was destroyed after the Second World War and was rebuilt exactly as it was before. One of the greatest resources used to recreate the original structures and colors was a collection of paintings known as Canaletto by an Italian artist named Bernardo Bellotto.
Warsaw, the capital of Poland
Write the english translation with the correct spelling on the board:
1. Scolpire / intagliare
2. cappella
3. labirinto
4. pozzo
5. miniera
1. carve
2. chapel
3. maze
4. shaft
5. mine
Although Poland has the biggest population of free living European Bison in their Bialowieza Natural Park, sandy beaches and dunes along the Baltic Sea, a lake district in the north, and the Tatra Mountains in the south, this city where you can find the Old Market Square, the Old Jewish Quarter, and the Wawel Castle remains one of the most popular tourist destinations with 11 million visitors a year.
Cracow
France has overseas territories in 12 different time zones and French is the official language of 29 countries.
Around 40% of the French population is a result of this, which has been happening since the early 20th century.
Immigration
Found at the end of the Champs-Elysees, this monument ordered by Napoleon is dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the French armies of the Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.
The Triumphal Arch
In the 19th and 20th century, many Poles left Poland for economic and political reasons. This city has the biggest population of Polish ancestry outside of Poland with nearly 2,000,000 inhabitants of Polish origin.
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Write the english translation with the correct spelling on the board:
1. criticato
2. mostruosita
3. ferro
4. capolavoro
1. criticized
2. monstrosity
3. iron
4. masterpiece
This movement of democratic workers protested the communist dictatorship in Poland that was strongly influenced by the Soviet Union after World War II. Poland introduced martial law (ruling by military force) to suppress the protests from 1981-1983.
Solidarity
France produces around 1.7 million tons of _____ each year in around 1,600 varieties.
_____ are a famous national dish. The French eat around 30,000 tons each year.
An average person in France drinks 40.7 liters of ____ each year.
1. Cheese
2. Snails / Escargot
3. Wine
This former railway station displays a splendid collection of 19th and 20th century art. The collection represents the work of all the masters of Impressionism and Post - Impressionism, including Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Vincent Van Gogh.
The Orsay Museum
This maze of of horizontal passages and chambers extending over 287 kilometers includes an underground lake, four chapels, and numerous statues carved by miners.
The Wieliczka Salt Mines
Write the english translation with the correct spelling on the board:
1. Contro
2. soppressa
3. carri armati
4. obiettivo
5. possibilita
6. carenza
7. motivi
1. against
2. suppressed
3. tanks
4. aim
5. chances
6. shortages
7. reasons
France is the third largest economy in Europe.
Name at least 3 of the leading industries in France.
There are 9.
1. Telecommunications / Communication Satellites
2. Aerospace and Defense
3. Ship Building
4. Pharmaceuticals
5. Construction and Civil Engineering
6. Chemicals
7. Textiles
8. Car Production
9. Electricity
Which countries does France border?
Pronunciation Challenge!
Both teams nominate a player to list the 7 bordering countries. The team with the best pronunciation (and correct bordering countries), wins.
1. Andorra
2. Spain
3. Italy
4. Switzerland
5. Germany
6. Luxembourg
7. Belgium
A stunning example of 17th and 18th French architecture and art, the well-preserved Palace of Versailles is covered with gold, crystal, and precious objects. The most famous room of the palace is called the ______.
Hall of Mirrors
In the Polish government, which is a ______ and ________, the president is elected by popular vote every 5 years. The executive power is maintained by the Prime Minister & Council of Ministers who are appointed by the president and approved by parliament.
Unitary Parliamentary Republic
and
Representative Democracy
Write the english translation with the correct spelling on the board:
1. stravaganza
2. imponente
3. vivace
4. punto di ritrovo
5. sbalorditiva
1. extravagance
2. mighty
3. bustling
4. gathering (place)
5. stunning
Which countries does Poland border?
Pronunciation Challenge!
Both teams nominate a player to list the 7 bordering countries. The team with the best pronunciation (and correct bordering countries), wins.
1. Russia
2. Lithuania
3. Belarus
4. Ukraine
5. Slovakia
6. Germany
7. Czech Republic