• L’Afrique du Sud
• Le patrimoine de célèbres lieux touristiques
• Les noms de pays et leurs capitales (révisions)
• L’obligation et l’interdiction (must / mustn’t)
• Le futur (be going to)
• Superlatif des adjectifs courts et longs
• Would like to
• Les moyens de transport (noms composés)
• La santé
• les activités touristiques
• les animaux sauvages
• L’accentuation des noms composés
Repeat : hot air balloon, underground, mountain bike, backpacking, youth hostel, guesthouse
6. Transports - QUIZ de rapidité:
7. Transportation - Interactive guessing game:
8. Transports - Hangman:
Relis le texte étudié en classe et réponds aux questions:
Travelling around different countries, meeting new people, practising languages and getting to know different cultures... Being a backpacker (someone who packs his belongings on his back) is a lifestyle – the best! It means adventure, public transport and it’s the cheapest way of travelling! A British teenager tells us about his backpacking plans for this summer.
Simon (14), from Newcastle, England
My family and I are going to spend two weeks visiting the most famous European cities, such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona and Rome. I can’t wait. We’re going to fly to Amsterdam and then take a train or a coach from one city to another. I think we’re going to sleep two nights in each place – probably in a youth hostel, a Bed & Breakfast or a guesthouse, but not a hotel! I’m so excited, I think it’s going to be the most extraordinary trip ever!
2. Countries QUIZ:
5. Place les villes sur les cartes:
1. Body parts - Match:
6. Maladie ou partie du corps? Classe ces éléments:
8. Illness - QUIZ:
9. Ecris les légendes sous les images:
accommodations (hébergement) - baggage - boarding pass - book a hotel (réserver) - car rental (location de voiture) - carry-on luggage (bagage à main) – cruise (croisière) – currency (monnaie) - documents (passport, visa) - e-ticket (electronic ticket) – guidebook – hotel – inn (auberge) - plane tickets (billets d’avion) – reservation - travel agent - travel brochure – vaccinations - youth hostel (auberge de jeunesse)
Vos correspondants vont bientôt venir pour une semaine. Vous organisez leurs vacances et décidez de leur planifier des excursions de sites incontournables en Guyane. Vous leur écrivez afin de leur donner donner quelques informations essentielles.
Veillez à prendre en compte les points suivants:
- How are they going to go from the airport to the city center? - Which places are you going to visit? How?
- What clothes and other things must they bring?
Tell them about the weather where you live. -
Utilisez au moins un superlatif, des moyens de transport, must et la forme be going to pour parler de ce que vous avez prévu de faire.
1. The Salvation Islands (Îles du Salut)
In 1931, Frenchman Henri Charrière was convicted of a murder he did not commit. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at the penal colony on Devil's Island, one of the infamous Îles du Salut. After surviving 12 years of horrific conditions he escaped to Venezuela. The book and movie, Papillon, recount his ordeal. Another famous resident was Alfred Dreyfus.
Today, a trip to the islands, about 11 kilometres offshore from Kourou, brings his story to life. Most arrive at Île Royale, the largest of the three islands and the former administrative headquarters for the colony. The buildings have been converted to hotels and tourist facilities, and an abundant array of wildlife now inhabits the island including macaws, monkeys, and agouti. Île St Joseph was reserved for solitary confinement and Île du Diable (Devil's Island) is now closed to the public. (convicted = condamné – murder = meurtre – ordeal = calvaire – array = collection)
2. Hattes Beach
In the northwest corner of French Guiana, the Hattes Beach at Awala-Yalimapo is the most important nesting site in the world for giant leatherback turtles. From April to July, dozens of leatherbacks lumber up the beach in a single night. Their eggs hatch between July and September. (nest = nid - leatherback turtles = tortues luth - lumber = walk heavily)
Also at Awala-Yalimapo are many Amerindian settlements. Travelers can cruise up the Maroni River to a traditional village.
3. Guiana Space Centre
In 1964, the French government chose this location of equatorial coast near Kourou for a space center thanks to its distance from storms and earthquake zones. In the the Space Museum, visitors can view a film tracing the history of the Space Centre. They can also tour the Jupiter Control Centre and Ariane facilities. The free tours last about three hours.
A highlight of a visit to French Guiana is the chance to view a space launch. The center conducts up to nine annually.
4. The marshes of Kaw (nature reserve)
The marshes of Kaw cover thousands of square kilometress. The area is a great place to observe black caimans as well as birds such as the scarlet ibis.
Travelers usually explore the marshes aboard local boats. (marsh = marais)
5. Rémire-Montjoly Beach
Those seeking a beach fix will find Cayenne's best stretch of sand and sea. Fringed with palms and lush greenery, this narrow, strip of golden shoreline is great for sunbathing.
6.Camp de la Transportation (St Laurent du Maroni)
In the border town of St Laurent du Maroni - opposite Suriname - prisoners used to arrive at the chilling Camp de la Transportation, for processing and transfer to penal colonies throughout the territory. Visitors will see rusty cells with tiny windows. Self-guided tours are free.
Look for Papillon's name engraved in one of the cells.
7. Cayenne's market
Cayenne's market brims with tropical fruits, perfumes, fragrant spices, and Asian-inspired snacks. Visitors can relax with a hot bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup, sip tropical juices or purchase locally made handicrafts and souvenirs.
(brim with = regorger de – handicraft = artisanat)
8. Hmong market at Cacao
Located on the Comté River, Cacao is a popular day trip from Cayenne. Hmong refugees from Laos settled there in the 1970's and built this small Asian village.
Sunday is the best day to visit when the popular market features Hmong embroidery and weaving as well as local food.
The insect museum is also worth a stop for its bug and butterfly collections as well as impressive specimens of scorpions and spiders. From the village, travellers can also embark on a scenic hike or paddle the river in a canoe.
9. Carnival
Carnival in French Guiana is a real tradition and the most popular event of the year -it takes place between January and March (begins at Epiphany and ends on Ash Wednesday). The carnival includes street parades and the party atmosphere. Colourful costumes, folk music, floats.. are a must-see.
There are also large dances where women called “touloulous” wear highly decorative gowns, gloves, masks, and headdresses which covers them completely.
10. Zoo
The zoo offers an excellent overview of the wildlife of French Guiana, it shelters over 70 exotic (and mostly endangered) species - from anacondas to jaguars, giant anteaters, caiman and all things in between.
