Tour de France PBL Lesson 1

Neha, Aarav, and Alexander are working on a new Project! Which skill do you think is part of their learning objectives?

• Major players

• Environmental issues

• Self-management

• A little bit of history

Match the facts to the figures

• 1903

• This year's race begins on this date.

• Paris

• This year's Tour starts in which city?

• Lille

• This year's Tour ends in which city?

• Sat 5th July

• There is a rest day on this date.

• 15th July

• The Tour de France was first held in this year.

What is each 'maillot' awarded for?

• Fastest over all stages

• Maillot à pois

• Fastest stage winner

• Maillot jaune

• King of the mountains

• Maillot vert

What are the key environmental issues surrounding the race?

• There are no environmental issues

• Environmental issues are not considered

• The race can have impacts such as pollution and waste

• Only weather is an issue

Hey William and Anaya, can you guess one more cool fact about the Tour?

• The Tour is only for amateurs

• The Tour is the oldest cycling race in the world

• The Tour often features unique traditions or events each year

• The Tour is always held indoors

Arthur, Ishaan, and Charlie are planning to watch the big race in 2025! Can you help them figure out what the total distance of the race will be?

• 3339km

• 2500km

• 4000km

• 2999km

Freya and George are discussing the big race. What is one key environmental issue they should be concerned about?

• Spectator travel

• Prize money

• Media coverage

• Number of stages

During the Tour, Eesha, Lily, and Muhammad are curious: what does 'la caravane' refer to?

• Where the cyclists sleep

• The media tent

• The cortege of support vehicles for the Tour

• The ticket office for each stage

Max and Isabelle are sorting items for recycling. Max picks up something and says, "Regarde, Isabelle! Les bouteilles en plastique!" What is Max talking about in English?

• plastic bottles

• waste

• packaging

• carbon footprint

Isla, Emily, and Daniel are at a big football match, cheering loudly! Which French term would they use to describe themselves as "the spectators" at this exciting sporting event?

• Les spectateurs

• Le roi des montagnes

• Les installations temporaires

• La consommation des ressources