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George Clooney and Family Become French Citizens

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PARIS (AP) — Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clooney.

The French government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their twins, Ella and Alexander, now have French citizenship.

The news was shared last weekend in an official government publication. Amal is known as Amal Alamuddin. George’s middle name is Timothy.

In 2021, the Clooneys bought a home in France. George said he wants their children to enjoy a normal life away from Hollywood.

He believes living in France gives them a better life. “They have dinner with adults and do chores,” he said.

George is learning French, but he finds it hard. His family speaks it well. They live quietly in a beautiful village.

The local mayor says the Clooneys are friendly and love their new home.


Vocabulary List:

  1. citizenship /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/ (noun): The status of being a recognized member of a state or nation.
  2. publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ (noun): The act of making information available to the public especially in print.
  3. enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ (verb): To take pleasure in something.
  4. children /ˈtʃɪldrən/ (noun): Young human beings below the age of puberty or under the legal age of majority.
  5. beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ (adjective): Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
  6. friendly /ˈfrɛndli/ (adjective): Kind and pleasant toward others.

How much do you know?

Where did George Clooney and his family recently obtain citizenship?
Italy
France
United States
Spain
What are the names of George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's twins?
Emma and Adam
Ella and Alexander
Sophia and James
Olivia and Noah
In which year did the Clooneys purchase a home in France?
2020
2021
2019
2018
What language is George Clooney trying to learn?
German
Italian
French
Spanish
What is George Clooney's middle name?
Timothy
Alexander
Michael
William
Why did George Clooney want to move his family away from Hollywood?
To start a new business
To enjoy a normal life
For better career opportunities
To be closer to family
Amal Alamuddin is also known as Amal Clooney.
George Clooney finds it easy to learn French.
The Clooneys live in a busy city in France.
The local mayor of the Clooneys' village described them as unfriendly.
George Clooney prefers his children to have interactions with adults.
The news about the Clooneys obtaining French citizenship was officially announced two weeks ago.
Amal Alamuddin is known as Amal .
George Clooney wants his children to enjoy a normal life away from .
George Clooney believes living in France provides his family a life.
The Clooneys moved to a beautiful village in .
George Clooney is working on improving his language skills.
The local mayor described the Clooneys as and loving their new home.
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