¶ … French associate their country with a geometrical shape.
Hexagon
Circle
Octagon
Square
Having read the section on geography and weather, which one of the following regions is best known or most typically known for this type of weather:
Hot summers and cold sometimes snowy winters
North and Western Coastal Regions
Vosges, Jura, Alps, Pyrenees
Central and Eastern France
The South (also known as the Midi)
Having read the section on geography and weather, which one of the following regions is best known or most typically known for this type of weather:
Hot summers and mild winters often made colder by the cold Mistral wind
North and Western Coastal Regions
2.
Vosges, Jura, Alps, Pyrenees
3.
Central and eastern France
4.
The south (the Midi)
Question 4
Having read the section on geography and weather, which one of the following regions is best known or most typically known for this type of weather:
Long harsh winters and some hot sun in the summer
1.
North and Western Coastal Regions
2.
Vosges, Jura, Alps, Pyrenees
3.
Central and eastern France
4.
The south (the Midi)
Question 5
Often rainy
1.
North and Western Coastal Regions
2.
Vosges, Jura, Alps, Pyrenees
3.
Central and eastern France
4.
The south (the Midi)
Question 6
Which region is associated with these elements?
The capital of this region is Rouen, famous for its Cathedral painted by Monet. The region is home to Mont St. Michel. The geography is a mixture of green countryside and farmland, and beautiful coastal resorts and fishing villages.
1.
Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy
2.
Normandy
3.
Brittany
Question 7
Which region is associated with these elements?
Bordered by the English Channel and Belgium, this region used to be an industrial center. It suffered heavily in both World Wars. The region's geography is characterized by Forrest, windswept cliffs, sand dunes and beaches.
1.
Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy
2.
Normandy
3.
Brittany
Question 8
Which region is associated with these elements?
This region has a rugged coastline and relies on the sea for a lot of its industry. In this region, some of the inhabitants still speak the Celtic language of Breton.
1.
Brittany
2.
Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy
3.
Normandy
Question 9
Which region is associated with these elements?
At different times, this region has been both part of Germany and France - it has a strong Germanic heritage. It is home to the European Parliament which is located in its capital Strasbourg.
1.
Champagne
2.
Lorraine
3.
Alsace
Question 10
Which region is associated with these elements?
Famous for it world-famous sparkling wine; In the Cathedral of Reims, the capital of the region, a great number of France's Kings were crowned.
1.
Champagne
2.
Lorraine
3.
Alsace
Question 11
Which region is associated with these elements?
A longtime center of heavy industry, this region borders Germany and was the site of one of the most terrible battles of World War I.
1.
Champagne
2.
Lorraine
3.
Alsace
Question 12
According to the author which of the following facts and ideas about Paris are correct.
a.
Paris is the world's most popular tourist destination with 30 million visitors per year
b.
The river Seine flows through Paris
c.
Paris is in the Ile de France region
d.
There are no fast food outlets or Starbucks in Paris
e.
Paris is Europe's most densely populated capital city
f.
Parisians have great pride in their city and can make them seem arrogant or snobbish
Question 13
Which region is associated with these elements?
This region is famous for its ski-ing and is home to Europe's highest mountain, le Mont Blanc
1.
Auvergne
2.
Rhone Valley
3.
Burgundy
4.
Jura
5.
Alps
Question 14
Which region is associated with these elements?
This region is well-known for its wine and the mustard made in its capital of Dijon.
1.
Auvergne
2.
Rhone Valley
3.
Burgundy
4.
Jura
5.
Alps
Question 15
Which region is associated with these elements?
This region is known for its volcanoes, Michelin tyres - headquartered in its capital of Clermont-Ferrand - and a number of spa towns.
1.
Auvergne
2.
Rhone Valley
3.
Burgundy
4.
Jura
5.
Alps
Question 16
Which region is associated with these elements?
This region borders the Massif Central on one side and the Alps on the other. It is famous for its wine, and its gastronomic capital of Lyon.
1.
Auvergne
2.
Rhone Valley
3.
Burgundy
4.
Jura
5.
Alps
Question 17
Which region is associated with these elements?
This mountainous region borders Switzerland. Its biggest town was the birthplace of Victor Hugo - who wrote Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
1.
Auvergne
2.
Rhone Valley
3.
Burgundy
4.
Jura
5.
Alps
Question 18
Which region is associated with these elements?
This area is known especially for its multitude of beautiful castles or chateaux. It is also famous for its wines and agricultural products. Recently it has also been called Cosmetic Valley because of the many cosmetic and perfume companies in the area.
1.
Loire Valley
2.
Atlantic Coast
3.
Limousin
4.
Dordogne
Question 19
Which region is associated with these elements?
This area is known for its big beaches, large sand dunes, and the wine and cognac producing areas around Bordeaux.
1.
Loire Valley
2.
Atlantic Coast
3.
Limousin
4.
Dordogne
Question 20
Which region is associated with these elements?
This region main city of Limoges gives its name to the world famous porcelain.
1.
Loire Valley
2.
Atlantic Coast
3.
Limousin
4.
Dordogne
Question 21
Which region is associated with these elements?
Sometimes called the Perigord, this region is known for its dark forests, chateaux, and its gastronomic specialties: Bergerac wine, foie gras, and truffles.
1.
Loire Valley
2.
Atlantic Coast
3.
Limousin
4.
Dordogne
Question 22
Which region is associated with these elements?
This region incorporates beaches and mountains. It has historical cities like Narbonne, Nimes, and Carcassonne. The region neighbors Toulouse home to France's aerospace industry.
1.
The Basque Country
2.
The Pyrenees
3.
Languedoc-Roussillon
4.
Provence
5.
Corsica
Question 23
Which region is associated with these elements?
This mountain range with its high, wild and snow-capped peaks forms the frontier between France and Spain.
1.
The Basque Country
2.
The Pyrenees
3.
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