The French Republic
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
From a map find at least five of France’s 8 European neighbours.
Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, Spain.
2
In a country 54 million of 68 million live in cities. Find the urbanisation level roughly and name its group.
54 ÷ 68 × 100 ≈ 79 % – a high level (over 75 %).
3
Why is France the EU’s largest farming country? Write 3–4 sentences.
A large area, fertile plains, a favourable climate and modern machinery allow much wheat, grapes and dairy.
4
Write two famous French cultural sites and their cities.
The Louvre and the Eiffel Tower – Paris; the Palace of Versailles – near Paris.
5
Write one advantage and one risk of nuclear energy.
Advantage: much energy and little CO2; risk: radiation in an accident and the problem of storing radioactive waste.