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Creative Postcard Exchange

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Creative Postcard Exchange

Read the French postcard and complete the language tasks. Then plan and write a reply in French. Use the model answers as examples; for open-ended writing, your wording may differ if it meets the criteria.

Read the postcard

Salut Camille, Je t’écris depuis Marseille, où je passe quelques jours chez ma cousine. Même si le mistral souffle fort, le ciel est d’un bleu éclatant et les terrasses du Vieux-Port sont pleines de monde. Hier, nous avons pris le bateau jusqu’aux îles du Frioul. La mer était si limpide que j’ai regretté de ne pas avoir apporté mon maillot de bain ! Ce qui m’a le plus surpris, c’est le rythme de la ville : tout semble animé, mais personne n’a l’air pressé. Ma cousine m’a fait goûter une bouillabaisse dans un petit restaurant familial. À vrai dire, je n’étais pas convaincu par l’idée d’un ragoût de poisson, mais c’était délicieux. Demain, nous irons au marché de Noailles ; j’espère y trouver des épices à rapporter. J’aurais aimé rester plus longtemps, surtout pour explorer les calanques. La prochaine fois, on viendra ensemble ! Et toi, comment se passent tes vacances ? As-tu découvert un endroit qui t’a étonnée ? À bientôt, Freya

1.In your own words, identify where Freya is staying, who he is visiting and how long he is there. Answer in English.
2.Find two details that contrast the lively appearance of Marseille with its relaxed pace. Quote or paraphrase the French.
3.Translate into English: « La mer était si limpide que j’ai regretté de ne pas avoir apporté mon maillot de bain ! »
4.What does « À vrai dire » signal about Freya’s opinion of bouillabaisse? Explain how his view changes.
5.Identify one past-tense verb and one future-tense verb in the postcard. Give each infinitive and explain the time reference.
6.Freya writes « La prochaine fois, on viendra ensemble ! » Rewrite this sentence using « nous » instead of « on », keeping the meaning and tense.
7.Find two details that make the postcard feel personal and conversational. Explain the effect of each detail.
8.Plan a reply to Freya in French. Include one reaction to his trip, one follow-up question, one detail about a place you have visited or would like to visit, and one future plan. Write notes or full sentences.
9.Write a friendly reply postcard in French (about 90–120 words). Refer to at least two details from Freya’s message, ask two questions, include a past and a future time frame, and use one opinion phrase with a reason.
10.Improve this basic sentence by adding a time marker, a more precise opinion and a reason: « Marseille est belle. » Write your improved sentence in French.

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  • Creative Postcard Exchange, page 1 of 3: Read the postcard

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  • Creative Postcard Exchange, page 2 of 3: 4. What does « À vrai dire » signal about Freya’s opinion of bouillabaisse? Explain how…

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  • Creative Postcard Exchange, page 3 of 3: 9. Write a friendly reply postcard in French (about 90–120 words). Refer to at least two…

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