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Ahmed's First Day at School

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Where does the story take place?

A school courtyard in a European city (correct)

A bustling marketplace

A train station in France

A park in Syria

Who helps Ahmed find his classroom?

A group of teachers

Oscar

Madame Legrand

Max (correct)

What does Ahmed notice that is different from his home country?

The architecture of the school building

The school curriculum and subjects

The weather and climate

The language, clothes, and students (correct)

How does Ahmed feel about the rules and regulations of the school?

A sense of familiarity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What unexpected hobby does Ahmed engage in?

Playing football (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pas mal' mean in the story's context?

Not bad (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the story?

The experiences of a foreign student adjusting to a new environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

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New Student

Ahmed, a student from Syria, arrives at a European school.

Cultural Adjustment

Ahmed adjusts to different customs, languages, and environments.

Warm Welcome

Max greets Ahmed warmly, representing hospitality.

First Impressions

Ahmed notices differences in clothing and language at school.

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Football Encounter

Ahmed instinctively catches a flying football, revealing his skill.

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Making Friends

Oscar encourages Ahmed by complimenting him during football.

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Sense of Familiarity

Ahmed feels some familiarity despite being in a foreign place.

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Ahmed's First Day at School

Ahmed, a new student from Syria, enters a school in Europe.
Max, a student, introduces Ahmed to his class and teacher.
Ahmed is greeted with "Bienvenue, Ahmed" (Welcome, Ahmed) which is a French phrase he'd read in books, but this is the first time he'd heard it.
Ahmed responds with "Merci" (Thank you/Thanks).
Max corrects him with "Merci, Madame".
Ahmed is shown the school and the different students.
The school environment is contrasted with Ahmed's home country.

Initial Interactions

Max, a student, ushers Ahmed into the class.
Ahmed's greeted with a French phrase indicating welcome.
Ahmed reacts with a phrase of gratitude.
Max corrects the gratitude response.
Max is portrayed as over-the-top excited as an introduction for Ahmed.
The aide recognizes Ahmed as new.

School Environment

The school has aides who check if strangers enter.
Ahmed is impressed by the size difference between himself and other primary school students.
A soccer ball flies through the air while Ahmed enters.
Other students watch, and Ahmed is aware of their observation.

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Join Ahmed as he starts his new journey in a European school. Experience his initial interactions with Max and the warm welcome he receives from his classmates. Discover how Ahmed's background contrasts with his new environment and the challenges he faces as a newcomer.