Read the following article a first time in order to get the general meaning. Then, read the comprehension questions that follow and read the article a second time to find the answers to the questions. Finally, read the text a third time and answer the questions with complete sentences.
La parfumerie à Grasse
La ville de Grasse dans le Sud de la France est célèbre pour la fabrication du parfum, on l’appelle «la capitale mondiale du parfum». Dans la région, on trouve un très grand nombre de plantes parfumées (lavande, jasmin, myrte, rose, mimosa, fleur d'oranger, entre autres). La culture de ces plantes est favorisée par un climat très doux et méditerranéen; en été, il fait assez chaud, mais les températures ne dépassent pas souvent les 30 degrés Celsius. Les hivers sont généralement doux et secs; parfois, il y a de la neige; au printemps, il pleut beaucoup. La ville est bien protégée des vents de la mer.
À Grasse se concentre (is concentrated) environ la moitié de l’activité de la parfumerie française; bien évidemment, la parfumerie est l’industrie principale de la ville, avec plus de 60 entreprises (firms) installées dans la région. Dans le passé, les grands groupes internationaux ont acheté beaucoup d’usines locales et ils ont déplacé la production; cependant, il y a toujours plusieurs parfumeries familiales traditionnelles à Grasse et il est possible de visiter les usines. Il y a des visites guidées gratuites (free) pour mieux comprendre la production du parfum et vous pouvez même créer votre propre parfum. Au mois d’août, beaucoup de touristes viennent visiter la ville pour participer à « la fête du Jasmin ». Par ailleurs, beaucoup de « nez », c’est-à-dire (that is to say) des personnes avec la capacité de sentir (to smell) des nuances très fines, viennent à Grasse pour leur développement professionnel.
Compréhension
Qu’est-ce qui (What) favorise la culture des plantes parfumées?
Un climat très doux et méditerranéen favorise la culture des plantes parfumées.
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