Prompt
Wow! You now know so much about Gabon! Your friend Jordan, however, knows nothing about it. In a few months, his family is going on a tour of Gabon. He has asked you to help him learn more about it before his trip.

Write Jordan a three-paragraph letter in English, and compare the culture of Gabon and American culture, especially in terms of foods, sports, transportation, population, and demographics. How is your culture similar to that of Gabon’s? How is it different? Use a lot of details to help Jordan prepare for the trip, and have fun! You can use the CultureGram link to get ideas and information. (5 points per paragraph)

Before you write, take notes on these questions to help you think of what to tell Jordan.

1) What are the five most interesting things you have learned about Gabon?

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2) What are three aspects of the culture of Gabon that are similar to the United States?

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3) What are three aspects of the culture of Gabon that are different from the United States?

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Now, here is a guide for your letter. You don't have to follow this pattern exactly, but feel free to use it if it's helpful.

Hey Jordan,

It's cool that you get to visit Gabon. Here are some interesting things about Gabon. (Now describe some of these things.)

Some things in Gabon are very different from the United States. For example, (describe a few differences)

Some things in Gabon are a lot like the United States. For example, (describe a few similarities)

Have a great trip! Bring me back a souvenir!

(Sign your name)

andré martineau aimait le football et il participait souvent aux matchs organisés par son lycée. ce samedi, le sportif de la classe était absent. il   était parti (= plus-que-parfait) (partait = imparfait simple) avec sa famille passer le week-end dans la vallée de la loire. de retour à dijon, andré lui racontait ce qui s'était passé sur le stade (= plus-que-parfait) (ce qui se passait = imparfait simple)

two verbs are at the passé composé tense   =

"est parti" = passé composé

"était parti" = plus que parfait

"partait" = imparfait simple

"s"est passé" = passé composé

"s'était passé" =   plus-que-parfait

"se passait" = imparfait simple

bonjour

1- i like the bookstore the best.

 c'est la librairie que j'aime le plus.

or

 je préfère la librairie.

2- i don't spend a lot. maybe 30 $ dollars.

   je ne dépense pas beaucoup.

   ( peut-être => )environ 30 $.

3- the jewelry shop is the most expensive.

 la bijouterie est la plus chère.

or

 la bijouterie est   le magasin le plus plus cher.

4- i pay with money.

 je paie (paye) avec de l'argent.

or

   je paie (paye) en liquide (en espèces) = i pay cash

payer

je paie                 // paye

tu paies             // payes

il/elle/on paie   // paye

nous payons

vous payez

ils /elles paient // payent

do tons of practice sums,.

write down formulas

write formulas in places u see everyday like ur mirror

stay calm before the exam

answer:

bonjour!

explanation:

this commercial passage is a real success. all the shops are great! there is a small biocoop to out with quality organic produce, a well-known pastry chef, a wine seller, an italian brasserie offering midday meals on a superb terrace where the dishes are plentiful, the food is quality, the ice creams are made by the owner early in the morning and a very pretty bookshop located in a pleasant and timeless setting. the highlights are relevant and well presented, we feel a real expertise on the part of the booksellers and not just a desire. the shelves are filled with beautiful things for young and old. it is very lively. you wouldn't think you were in strasbourg.

over here, it is an ideal place to spend delicious moments around a good coffee, a typical italian dish, a trendy pastry while reading a good book bought in the bookstore.