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According to the letter, where did Akanksha celebrate Christmas?
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In the countryside (à la campagne).
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What is the French term for 'Christmas Eve'?
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La veille de Noël.
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In the context of Christmas decorations, what are 'boules multicolores'?
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Multi-coloured baubles.
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Where was the 'sapin de Noël' purchased according to Akanksha's letter?
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At the market (au marché).
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What specific decoration was placed at the top of the tree in the letter?
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A small golden angel (un petit ange doré).
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What is the French term for 'fairy lights' or 'electric garlands'?
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Les guirlandes électriques.
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Which religious service did the family attend on Christmas Eve?
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Midnight mass (la messe de minuit).
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What term is used in French for the late-night feast on Christmas or New Year's Eve?
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Le réveillon.
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Identify the traditional meat dish mentioned for the Christmas meal: 'la _____ aux marrons'.
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dinde (turkey).
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What is the traditional French Yule log cake called?
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La bûche de Noël.
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According to the vocabulary exercise, what verb is used for hanging decorations like 'Crystal Stars'?
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Accrocher.
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What action is typically performed with gifts ('les cadeaux') under the tree?
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Ranger (to arrange/tidy).
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In a relative clause, which pronoun is used to replace the subject of the following verb?
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qui
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In a relative clause, which pronoun is used to replace a direct object?
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que
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Which relative pronoun is used to refer to a specific place or time?
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où
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'La dame _____ distribue les cadeaux est ma mère.'
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qui
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'C'est la carte _____ je t'ai donnée.'
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que
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'La salle _____ se trouve le sapin est la plus belle.'
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où
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'Le gâteau _____ est sur la table semble délicieux.'
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qui
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'J'aime les fêtes _____ on reçoit beaucoup de cadeaux.'
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où
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According to the grammatical rule for hypotheses, 'Si' + the _____ tense is followed by the conditional.
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Imperfect (l'imparfait).
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Complete the conditional sentence: 'Si tu _____ (gagner) à la loterie, tu achèterais une maison.'
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gagnais
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Complete the conditional sentence: 'Si j'étais riche, je _____ (faire) un tour du monde.'
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ferais
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Complete the conditional sentence: 'S'il faisait beau, nous _____ (aller) à la campagne.'
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irions
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Complete the conditional sentence: 'Si tu avais froid, tu _____ (porter) un chandail.'
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porterais
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On which date is 'Le Jour de l'An' celebrated?
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1 January (le premier janvier).
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What are 'étrennes'?
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Small gifts given on New Year's Day.
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What is the date of 'Saint Valentin'?
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14 February (le quatorze février).
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Which French holiday is known as the 'Fête des Amoureux'?
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Saint Valentin.
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When do the French celebrate 'Pâques' (Easter)?
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On Sundays and Mondays (les dimanche et lundi de Pâques).
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What traditional chocolate items are offered to children during Easter?
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Eggs (des oeufs).
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What is the date of the 'Fête du Travail' (Labour Day) in France?
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1 May (le premier mai).
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Which flower is considered a 'porte-bonheur' (lucky charm) on May 1st in France?
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Le Muguet (Lily of the valley).
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What is the date of the French National Day (Fête nationale)?
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14 July (le 14 juillet).
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On which date is India's national holiday (Republic Day) mentioned in the text?
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26 January (le 26 janvier).
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What is the date of 'Toussaint' (All Saints' Day)?
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1 November (le 1er novembre).
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How long are the Christmas and New Year school holidays in France typically?
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10 to 12 days.
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What are the four-day school holidays around February 15th called?
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Vacances du Mardi Gras.
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How long do French school Easter holidays last?
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2 weeks.
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How long are summer holidays ('vacances d'été') for French schools?
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9 to 10 weeks.
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Which French phrase is used to mean 'instead of'?
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Au lieu de (or 'à la place de').
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Le jour de l'An'.
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Bonne Année!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Noël'.
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Joyeux Noël!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Anniversaire'.
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Bon Anniversaire!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Pâques'.
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Joyeuses Pâques!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Diwali'.
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Bonne fête de Diwali!
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What is the Mauritian correspondent's name mentioned in Lesson 11?
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Jasmine.
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Where does the National Day parade take place in Paris?
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Champs Élysées.
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Where does the national parade take place in India (New Delhi)?
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Rajpath.
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What is the French name for the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'?
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Le tombeau du soldat inconnu.
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What does the text suggest people do during National Day besides watching parades?
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Watch folk dances (danses folkloriques) and release balloons (lâcher les ballons).
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According to the Easter section, what sounds to signal the holiday?
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Church bells (les cloches des églises).
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In the letter, why were the friends able to build a snowman?
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Because it had been snowing all week.
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What is the greeting written on the card for Eid-ul-Fitr in the text?
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Heureux Aid-el-Fitr.
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Which Indian holiday is associated with the greeting 'Happy Gurpurab' in the provided images?
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Gurpurab.
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Term: 'Masse de minuit'
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Definition: A Roman Catholic mass traditionally celebrated at midnight on Christmas Eve.
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Formula: Hypothesis about the present
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$Si + \text{imparfait} \rightarrow \text{conditionnel présent}$
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What is the literal translation of 'la fête des mères'?
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Mother's Day.
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Complete the phrase: 'Au lieu de quatre cafés, donnez-moi une tasse de _____ et trois cafés.'
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thé (tea).
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True or False: According to the letter, Akanksha spent Christmas in Paris.
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False (she spent it in the countryside).