WorksheetsConversational Quiz | Life on the Seine
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which statement is true?
It’s difficult for people in Paris to enjoy the river.
The river is key to Parisian life for many people.
People are starting to appreciate the Seine for the first time.
Which statement is true?
The best time to go to the river is in summer.
The Seine flows through the middle of Paris.
You can take part in water sports on the river.
According to the first paragraph ...
roads from Paris count the distance from the Île de la Cité.
the compass in front of the cathedral points to the river.
the Île de la Cité is in the middle of France.
The Seine helps Parisians ...
feel their city has a heart.
know their location in Paris.
travel to other places in France.
What was unusual about Claude Tharreau’s actions?
He made his decision very quickly.
He spent years looking for a houseboat.
The boat he bought was in front of his apartment.
The beach on the Seine ...
is a focus for all kinds of different activities.
has always been part of a traditional Paris summer.
was a one-off experiment 12 years ago.
Which statement is true?
It takes a month to build the beach each summer.
The beach is there all year round but is only open in summer.
There are many elements to the construction of the beach.
Which statement is true?
If you see someone in difficulty in the river, you must jump in and rescue them.
It costs 38 euros to get access to swimming in the Seine.
The activities you can do on the river are strictly controlled.
What has a maximum fine of 75,000 euros?
calling the police for no reason
jumping into the river
not trying to assist a drowning person
According to the final paragraph, Monet and Matisse ...
collected objects that they found in the Seine.
shared a studio on the river.
were two artists who worked near the river.
