Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Réunion d'immeuble : travaux et choix du devis
Fill in the gaps: proposition, réunion, question, devis, réunion, réunion, avis, argument
(Condominium meeting: works and choosing a quote)
Le conseil syndical informe les copropriétaires : une aura lieu jeudi à 19 h dans le hall au sujet des travaux d'isolation du toit. Le syndic propose deux . Le premier est moins cher, mais les délais sont plus longs. Le second est plus rapide et offre une garantie plus précise. Vous pouvez envoyer vos remarques par e-mail avant la .
Pendant la , chacun peut donner son et présenter un simple. Si vous n'êtes pas d'accord avec une , indiquez une alternative. Un vote aura lieu à la fin et la décision sera notée dans le compte rendu. Pour gagner du temps, merci de préparer une et une solution possible.The building council informs the co-owners: a meeting will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the lobby about roof insulation work. The managing agent is proposing two quotes. The first is cheaper, but the timelines are longer. The second is faster and comes with a more specific warranty. You may send your comments by email before the meeting.
During the meeting, everyone may give their opinion and present a simple argument (price, noise, dates). If you disagree with a proposal, suggest an alternative. A vote will be held at the end and the decision will be recorded in the minutes. To save time, please prepare one question and one possible solution.
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Expliquez pourquoi il y a deux devis et quelles sont les différences principales entre eux.
(Explain why there are two quotes and what the main differences between them are.)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(She thinks she can accept the price only if the supplier includes better support.) |
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(She has already decided to change suppliers, even if an agreement is reached.) |
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(In case of disagreement, she wants to ask for a trial period without paying.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Hier, nous ___ le prix avec le propriétaire, et il a accepté notre proposition.
(Yesterday we ___ the price with the owner, and he accepted our proposal.)2. Pendant le débat, je ___ un compromis avec mon collègue malgré le désaccord.
(During the debate I ___ a compromise with my colleague despite the disagreement.)3. Après la réunion, vous ___ les délais, et la situation est devenue plus claire.
(After the meeting you ___ the deadlines, and the situation became clearer.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
À mon avis, … / Je suis d’accord / Je ne suis pas d’accord parce que … / Je propose de …
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Dans votre travail, quelle est votre opinion sur une situation où il faut choisir entre deux solutions et pourquoi ?
At work, how would you express your view when you must choose between two options, and why?
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Pendant une réunion, vous avez un petit désaccord avec un collègue : quelle proposition faites-vous pour trouver un accord ?
During a meeting you have a minor disagreement with a colleague: what do you propose to reach an agreement?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Salut !
Pour vendredi soir, j’hésite pour le dîner : raclette ou couscous. Moi, j’aime la raclette, mais Léa pense que c’est trop lourd.
Tu as une opinion ? Tu préfères quoi ? Si tu n’es pas d’accord, fais une proposition simple. On sera 6. Merci !
— Thomas
Hi!
For Friday evening, I'm undecided about the dinner: raclette or couscous. I like raclette, but Léa thinks it's too heavy.
Do you have an opinion? Which do you prefer? If you don't agree, make a simple suggestion. There will be six of us. Thanks!
— Thomas
Useful phrases:
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À mon avis, …
(In my opinion, …)
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Je préfère … parce que …
(I prefer … because …)
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Si tu veux, on peut …
(If you want, we can …)
Hi Thomas, thanks for organising! In my opinion, couscous is better for six people: it's lighter and easier to prepare. I prefer couscous because everyone can choose their portion. If you want, we can have raclette another time in winter. I can bring a dessert. Let me know if that works for you.