PARTIE ÉCRITE C. Où aller?  (21 points) Directions: Complete the following sentences about destinations and activities. For each sentence, do the following three things in the dropdown menus: Select the correct conjugation of aller to agree with the subject. Select the appropriate location based on the preceding preposition (à la, au, aux, à l’). Select the logical activity based on the location you just chose.  Note that pour means ‘in order to’ Modèle: Il ____va___ aux (grands magasins / montagne / restaurant) pour…a. manger     b. faire du shopping     c. faire les courses   d. faire la sieste 1. Dominique (1) à l’  (2) pour  (3) . 2. Nous (4) au (5) pour (6) . 3. Daniel et Christine (7) au (8) pour (9) . 4. Vous (10) à la (11) pour (12)   5. Ce sont les vacances. Il n’y a pas de cours universitaires. Tu (13) au (14) pour (15) . 6. Si (if) on est très sociable, on (16) aux (17) et on aime (18) . 7. Je (19) à la (20) pour (21) .

Directions: Consider the same reading passage from the previous question, rereading it if you need to.  Then answer the questions below in English, unless the question specifies French (Question 6).    Salut ! Tu vas bien ? Je suis en forme ici à Bruxelles. Nous sommes le 16 mai et c’est l’anniversaire de mon ami Paul ce week-end ! Nous allons aller au spa et jouer aux cartes. J’ai envie de chercher des cadeaux1 pour lui. Paul a vingt-cinq ans et il est sportif et amusant. Pas comme moi ! Il travaille beaucoup et il voyage souvent le week-end. Il joue au football avec l’équipe nationale de France. Ce week-end il ne va pas voyager donc c’est une semaine spéciale, et nous allons faire la fête ensemble! C’est un bon week-end pour des loisirs! Mais attention! Paul annonce que pour son anniversaire, il va adopter un lama ! Oui, un vrai lama. Il s’appelle Carlos. Paul dit que Carlos va nous accompagner au spa! Je ne suis pas sûr, comme j’ai un peu peur des animaux étranges, mais Paul dit que Carlos est très gentil. En tout cas, si Paul invite Carlos, je vais avoir besoin d’être courageuse…et je vais avoir besoin d’un bon massage pour me relaxer! Paul et moi, nous aimons être à l’extérieur mais nous ne pratiquons pas beaucoup de sports ensemble. Moi, je n’aime pas cuisiner donc nous allons dîner au restaurant en ville samedi soir. Il fait très beau ici à Bruxelles : le ciel n’est pas couvert et il fait frais. Nous allons manger au restaurant à l’extérieur. Après le dîner, nous allons faire une promenade dans un parc pour observer la lune et les étoiles… et Carlos va manger certainement les fleurs pour son dîner! Qu’est-ce que tu vas faire cet été ? Tu vas voyager ou tu vas être avec ta famille ? Passe un petit « coucou » à ta mère pour moi ! Je t’embrasse très fort,Dominique 1 cadeaux: gifts/presents 2 coucou: hello (informal, among close friends/family)    1. Why is this weekend special for Paul & Dominique? (2 points) 2. Is the weather in Brussels similar to weather in Mississippi in that month? Why or why not? Give at least two weather expressions to justify your answer. (3 points) 3. What do you think Dominique, the writer of the email, is probably like? Give two of her personality traits, based on the passage. (4 points) 4. What activities are Paul and Dominique planning to do this weekend? Give at least two activities. Extra credit for more (4 points) 5. Give one example of the future tense in French from the reading. You do not need to translate it, although extra credit will be given if you do. (2 points)  6. Would you want to join Paul and Dominique for this weekend? Why or why not? (4 points)

Maintenant ou plus tard? (12 points) Directions: Decide whether the event you hear is happening now (maintant) or later (plus tard). Pay attention to how many verbs there are in the sentence to know whether you are listening to a present tense or future tense sentence.   1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.  

Blood PressureWhich of the following has an effect on blood pressure?

PARTIE ÉCRITE: B Être et avoir Directions: Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. Pay attention to both form and meaning.   1. Danielle _____ très active.  2. Elles _____ de Starkville. 3. Nous  _____ un cours de français à huit heures.  4. Je/J’ _____  très sportif.   5. Vous _____ des questions sur la leçon (lesson)?   6. Je/J’ _____ 21 ans. 

A 49-year-old male reports a 4-month history of pain and swelling in the hands and wrists, hand stiffness that lasts up to 2 hours each morning, swelling and stiffness in the elbows and knees, and fatigue. He also describes being awakened at night by numbness and paresthesias in both hands, primarily in the thumbs and in the second and third digits. He has no rash, no previous history of pain or swelling in any joints, and no significant alcohol intake. He works as an automobile mechanic and notes that his grip has become weak. He has taken over the counter naproxen without much relief. His current vital signs are unremarkable. Diagnostics include a normal CBC and a positive rheumatoid factor (RF). Which of the following physical examination findings is most likely to be present in this patient?

What is one function of positive thoughts in cognitive psychology?

A 62-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department with altered mental status after her husband found her difficult to awaken. She is lethargic and cannot provide a history but keeps saying her belly hurts. Her husband says that she was discharged from the hospital 3 weeks ago after an episode of hepatic encephalopathy and that she has a history of decompensated cirrhosis secondary to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, ascites, type 2 diabetes which requires insulin therapy, and hyperlipidemia. He mentions that she seemed to choke last night when she was drinking her Ensure. Allergies include anaphylaxis to ampicillin Vitals: Heart rate 105 bpm, blood pressure of 84/48 mmHg, temp 101.0*F, respiratory rate 24 breaths per minute, oxygen saturation of 92% on 2L nasal cannula (does not usually require supplemental oxygen). Physical exam: Difficulty maintaining alertness, evidence of asterixis, remaining limited neuro exam is normal. Rhonchi over right posterior and anterior lung fields. Mild diffuse abdominal tenderness with abdominal fluid wave. Slight erythema to sacrum but no ulcers or skin tenderness. Laboratory testing: Elevated WBC, chronic anemia and thrombocytopenia without change from baseline, stable elevations in total bilirubin, PT and INR. Elevated lactic acid. Urinalysis demonstrates 1+ bacteria, 2+ squamous epithelial cells. Chest xray reveals opacity in right lower lung field. Blood cultures are drawn and sputum and urine cultures are ordered. The patient is started on IV crystalloids in the resuscitation of her sepsis. Plans are made to perform a diagnostic paracentesis and administer albumin. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic regimen for this patient?

Sensory memory includes visual (iconic) and auditory (echoic) types.

The alliance system before World War I included the Triple Entente and the __________.