Unit 8, exercise 28a Student B You heard that your friend, Frank, might fail the school year. You spoke to Frank yesterday. He said: ■■ His headmaster isn’t very nice. He gives Frank no time to make up his work. ■■ His teachers ignore Frank in class. ■■ Frank wants to find another school but doesn’t have a lot of confidence because of his bad grades. ■■ Frank’s got an interview at another school but doesn’t want his headmaster to find out. Unit 9, exercise 29a Hotel du nord is located near the Notre Dame, between two famous streets, Sa int Michel and Saint Germain. All the rooms facing the street have an incredible view of Saint-Severin, a Gothic church built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Those facing the courtyard have a view of the rooftops of Paris. Th e entire hotel is elegantly furnished, and the interior has real 17 th-century decor. The rooms have all the modern amenities and are designed … Friday / Saturday night + breakfast Techno on the river: Batofar It’s been going for years, but Batofar is still the place to go in Paris for techno fans. On a boat that is permanently moored, you won’t go sailing down the river, but you will dance till dawn with a lot of Parisians. + Davide, Amelie, Jean-Marie and François. 10 pm After an early dinner, take advantage of the nocturnes; most museums have late openings once or twice a week until 9 or 10 pm. Louvre? Cultural wining and dining: L’Entrepôt This hip arts centre feeds the mind with exhibitions, cinema and live concerts, and the body with delicious French cuisine. Listen to hot yo ung bands over a plate of boeuf bourguignon, salmon with roasted courgettes or lamb with Provenç al vegetables. Or choose a quieter meal a nd a cocktail in the romantic courtyard. On Sundays t here are plenty of delicious sweets and savouries at the €25 brunch buffet. Reservations recommended. Open: Daily 9 am–11 pm (until 1 am dur ing concerts) Cost: €25 for Sunday brunch; €35 for à la carte Sunday, 12.30 pm Department store heaven: Le Bon Marché It is only in Paris that a department store can have hundreds of designer labels desired by thousands of shoppers, yet still feel like a boutique. Le Bon Marché (meaning cheap, though that’s not entire ly true) is an old Parisian institution in a modern build ing. There’s also a cosmetics department, men’s clo thing and a gorgeous home section. Just can’t get enough? The Galleries La fayette and Le Printemps are only a Metro ride away . Shopping! Business communication, exercise 9 Student B You need to arrange a business meeting with a partner, who phones to fix a time. At first you do not understand the caller’s name. At the end, you almost forget to get the address of the place where you’ve agreed to meet. 168 A Activities Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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