Travel Plans in France May Be Affected by Weekend Demonstrations

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1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   What is the article’s main purpose?

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   1. To describe France’s history of public demonstrations
   2. To explain possible disruptions and offer planning advice
   3. To compare museums in Paris and other French cities
   4. To encourage visitors to cancel all trips to France
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   Answer

   To explain possible disruptions and offer planning advice

   It explains possible travel disruptions and suggests how visitors can respond.

   Anyone visiting Paris or another French city should keep these changes in mind when organizing a day of sightseeing.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   What can be inferred about a day centered on one major attraction?

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   1. It will probably require no changes
   2. It may become difficult to organize as planned
   3. It will certainly include more museums
   4. It is likely to finish earlier than expected
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   Answer

   It may become difficult to organize as planned

   Its closure could disrupt several activities arranged around it.

   A closure can change a day’s schedule, especially for people who have arranged several activities around one major attraction.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   In “This means,” what does “This” refer to?

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   1. A planned museum visit
   2. A closed tourist site
   3. A strong police presence
   4. An alternative activity
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   A strong police presence

   It refers to visitors seeing more officers near demonstration-related public areas.

   This means that travelers may see more officers in public areas connected with the demonstrations.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   Why does the article mention that conditions may vary by location?

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   1. To show that every city faces identical closures
   2. To limit the warning to particular places
   3. To explain why museums are usually crowded
   4. To identify the most popular French attractions
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   Answer

   To limit the warning to particular places

   The warning applies differently across Paris and other French cities.

   The information concerns Paris and other French cities, so conditions may vary by location.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   Which sequence best reflects the article’s advice?

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   1. Ignore updates, travel immediately, and cancel everything
   2. Check information, reconsider plans, and choose alternatives
   3. Visit every attraction, then contact the police
   4. Postpone travel, avoid cities, and book flights elsewhere
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   Answer

   Check information, reconsider plans, and choose alternatives

   Travelers should check conditions, reconsider plans, and choose alternatives if needed.

   People preparing to travel can also allow extra time to check attraction information and decide whether an alternative activity is necessary.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

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   What relationship does the article establish between closures and schedules?

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   1. Closures can require schedule changes
   2. Schedules prevent all closures
   3. Closures make attractions more popular
   4. Schedules determine police activity
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   Closures can require schedule changes

   A closure may force travelers to reorganize activities planned around one attraction.

   As a result, travelers may need to review their plans before setting out and check whether a planned visit is still possible.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

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   What broader conclusion does the final paragraph support?

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   1. All French tourism will stop
   2. Visitors should plan with awareness and flexibility
   3. Only local residents can enter museums
   4. Police activity will disappear during weekends
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   Answer

   Visitors should plan with awareness and flexibility

   Travelers should prepare for noticeable changes without assuming total disruption.

   The main point for travelers is simple: demonstrations are expected this weekend, some attractions will not open, and police activity will be noticeable in affected cities.

What to review next

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Before you practise: a worked example

Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.

The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.

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