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1. Aller à l’université
- What does she plan to study at university? (3)
English literature, translation and celtic civilisation
- Why does she think it is important to not stop studying straight after High School? (3)
You will gain a good job in future/it is more interesting to go to university and study why you really enjoy/you can get rid of all the school subjects that you thought were useless or boring e.g. sport and physics
- What does she see as being an advantage of going to university? (2)
At university you study the subjects that are useful for your future employment/ it is good to feel that you are not wasting your time on classes you are not interested in and you are more motivated
- What drawbacks does she mention? (3)
University courses are often long and cost and cost a lot(are very expensive) so you therefore have to find a part time job afterclasses or at weekend/As your studies take up a lot of your work time, you have very little free time.
2. Garder la pêche
- What does Sarah find annoying with regards to physical activity?(2)
She can’t stand staying at home ,sitting in front of the TV and doing nothing, it’s boring
- What does she enjoy doing instead? (1)
She prefers going out and doing a little bit of sport
- Why does she think this is a good idea?(1)
She thinks that people should do at least one hour of sport each week to avoid stress and keep fit/energetic
- What sports does Sarah do? (2)
Really likes going to the swimming pool in her free time/ regularly goes for long walks with her dog.
- What benefits does she find in exercising? (3)
It isvery relaxing and it is good for you to breathe in fresh air
- Why does she think it is a good idea for people to go to gym classes? (2)
The instrutctors/teachers can give you advice and offer different fitness programmes depending on your level
- What does she think is the most important thing about exercising? (1)
To enjoyit/yourself!
3. L’alcool
- When do French people regularly have a glass of wine? (1)
During their meal/once the cheese is brought out
- What does Sarah find distasteful? (2)
To see young people in most of Europe starting to drink large quantities of alcohol younger and younger.
- Why does she think that young people enjoy drinking? (3)
It is forbidden- you have to be over 16 to buy alcohol and it is forbidden to drink in the streets
- What opinion does she have regarding drinking?(2)
It is dangerous and it’s not worth it- you could die!
Total: 8 marks