This French reading comprehension activity will teach your students about the Millau Viaduct, a feat of engineering and one of the tallest bridges in the world.  It is suitable for novice-high/intermediate-low students with teacher guidance and higher level students to work independently.  If you teach AP French, this reading can be useful in giving your students practice reading non-fiction articles for the interpretive section of the test.  The reading can lead to discussion or writing activities to include the other two modes of communication.

The Millau Viaduct is one of the greatest engineering feats in the world - a bridge high over the valley below. The construction of the bridge was an interesting process that your students will learn about in this reading.

The item includes:

• 2-page article in French about the Millau Viaduct
• 6 comprehension questions in English
• 6 comprehension questions in French
• Answer key
• Resources page with links to videos and website

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Available in these formats:

• French reading comprehension activity | The Millau Viaduct

• The Millau Viaduct French reading activity - Google™ Drive version

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