Éric Ciotti Attends Nice Tribute to Local Heroine Catherine Ségurane
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Éric Ciotti is a French politician. He went to an event in Nice. His new partner Olivia was with him.
The event was a tribute to Catherine Ségurane. She is a heroine from Nice. People remember her every year.
The evening had local traditions. It also had strong religious feelings. Many people came to watch.
The city of Nice organized the event. It was a symbolic evening for the people of Nice.
Éric Ciotti and Olivia went out together in public. This shows their relationship to many people.
Vocabulary15 words
- politician
- a person who works in government
- tribute
- something done to show respect
- heroine
- a woman who did something very brave
- local traditions
- old customs from one place
- religious
- about God or faith
- symbolic
- showing an important meaning
- organized
- planned and made happen
- commemoration
- a special event to remember someone
- partner
- a boyfriend or girlfriend
- ceremony
- a formal public event
- public
- open for everyone to see
- city
- a big town
- event
- something that happens, often planned
- remember
- to think about the past
- relationship
- a connection between two people
Quiz
Answer key
1. His new partner Olivia 2. — 3. Nice
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Éric Ciotti is a French _____. He went to an _____ in Nice. His new partner Olivia was with him.
The event was a _____ to Catherine Ségurane. She is a _____ from Nice. People remember her every year.
The evening had local _____. It also had strong _____ feelings. Many people came to watch.
The city of Nice _____ the event. It was a _____ evening for the people of Nice.
Éric Ciotti and Olivia went out together in _____. This shows their _____ to many people.