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A. Look at the document and complete
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B. Briefly describe the three pictures
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C. Read the text and make the list of characters
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D. Complete the grid with key elements from the text
The main character’s past life The main character’s present life

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E. Sum up the information into two paragraphs:

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Explain why his life is different now. What have they done?
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F. Comment on the following statements using the text AND your personal knowledge.
1. The family’s house in Pomfret does not respect the environment.
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2. This story shows the power of money is stronger than the power of nature.
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3. The family misses their lives in New York city.
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4. The main character has no link anymore with his past life.
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5. The family’s new way of life is positive for the environment.
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G. Back to the pictures, why are they relevant (pertinentes) here? What are they here for?
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WORK ON WORDS

1. Traduisez en français selon le modèle :

a. the perfect businessman => le parfait homme d’affaire

b. An environmentally-friendly house => ……………………………………………………………………………..
c. Solar panels => ……………………………………………………………………………..
d. A rainwater tank =>……………………………………………………………………………..
e. Their energy consumption => ……………………………………………………………………………..
Que remarquez-vous sur la construction d’un groupe nominal ?
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2. Utilisez le texte pour donner la traduction des mots suivants :

meaningless …………………………………….. respectful ……………………………………..

useful ………………………………………….. priceless …………………………………………….
Que remarquez-vous ? Pouvez-vous en déduire le sens des suffixes –ful et –less ?
-ful : …………………………………………………………… -less : ………………………………………………………………