London chapter

Question 1

une entreprise :

Answer 1

-a company
-an entreprise
-a corporation
-a firm

Question 2

What is a C.E.O. ? (3)

Answer 2

-A CEO gets high salaries and wages
-A CEO runs a company, an entreprise, a corporation, a firm
-Chief Executive Officer

Question 3

what is westminster ? (3)

Answer 3

-the political center members of parliament (Mps) discuss policies and laws
-Big Ben with its clock
-Its stands on the shore of river “Thames” where you can have a barge tour .

Question 4

what is camden town ? (2)

Answer 4

-a huge market place
-shop windows with colourful facades that show various products like vintage clothing or homemade stuff or crafty art

Question 5

what is buckingham palace ?

Answer 5

It’s Official royal residence

Question 6

What is the tower off london ? (3)

Answer 6

-used to be a forteress during the Middle Ages
-Henry VIII ordered his wifes execution: they heads were cut off

Question 7

mosaïc of faces in london :

Answer 7

a diversity in London

Question 8

What is the positive in london ? (2)

Answer 8

-Yet, there are skillful doctors to cure sick people.
-there are many cultural activities.

Question 9

What is the négative in london ? (6)

Answer 9

-Most people can’t pay for medical care, health care or surgery
-Jobless poor people can’t spend their time for leisure.
-Most people can’t afford to own a luxury mansion/ flat in posh areas like Chelsea or Mayfair.
-gangsters spread terror and violence in the poorest districts.
-Poor students can’t attend prestigious private school
-Some poor people are underpaid or don’t get the minimum wage

Question 10

the rich:

Answer 10

-the wealthy
-the haves
-the upper class

Question 11

the poor:

Answer 11

-the have nots
-the destitute
-the lover class

Question 12

posh

Answer 12

huppé

Question 13

loisir

Answer 13

leisure

Question 14

home owner

Answer 14

propriétaire d’une maison, manoir…

Question 15

SMIC

Answer 15

minimum wage

Question 16

richesse

Answer 16

wealth