Sujets d’anglais LV1 du BAC 2014, séries A1 et A2, avec corrigé

Exercice 1 · PART ONE: READING 40% · 8 points

1. A Vocabulary
   Match the words in column A with their meanings or synonyms in column B according to the text. There are more options in column B than in column A. Write your answers like in the example. Example: 10-c
   10. resilience (L. 29)

   1. 1. tribute (title)

   2. 2. cherished (L. 2)

   3. 3. achieve (L. 4)

   4. 4. unbending (L. 10)

   5. 5. embodied (L. 12)

   6. 6. commitment (L. 13)

   7. 7. jailed (L. 13)

   8. 8. countless (L. 18)

   9. 9. released (L. 20)

   10. 11. legacy (L. 30)

   1. aliberated
   2. bheritage
   3. cability to resist ill-treatment or difficulties
   4. dhomage
   5. every strong, inflexible
   6. fshowed, demonstrated
   7. gengagement
   8. hinnumerable, numberless
   9. iput in prison
   10. jaspired, desired strongly
   11. kreach, accomplish
   12. lsuffering
2. B1

   B Comprehension questions

   Give short answers to the questions according to the text. (2 lines, maximum)
   1. Was Mandela's fight against white domination only? Justify your answer.

3. B2

   On what occasion do you think this speech was delivered? How do you know?

4. B3

   How does Mandela define true democracy?

5. B4

   What does the speaker mean by "... he has gone home." (L. 7)?

6. B5

   According to the speaker, what example did Mandela set for humanity?

7. B6

   How did the speaker draw inspiration from Mandela's life?

8. B7

   To what extent did Mandela sacrifice his life for his people?

9. B8

   What was Nelson Mandela guided by in his struggle, according to the speaker?

10. B9

    What does the speaker admire the people of South Africa for?

11. B10

    Who gave this speech? How do you know?

Le corrigé de cet exercice est offert, à la fin de l’énoncé

Exercice 3 · PART THREE: LANGUAGE IN USE 20% · 4 points

1. A

   Choose the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the text below.
   Write your answers like in the example. Example: 10-taken

   In many African cities, people are used to living in insalubrity. Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d'Ivoire, is not an exception (1) …………… the rule. In that city called the 'Pearl of the Lagoons', it is common practice to see people (2) …………… in the open. Although such behaviour is (3) ……………, the blame should not be put only (4) …………… people who pass water in the open. Local authorities are to be blamed, (5) …………….

   In fact the prodigious development of Abidjan is not accompanied **(6)** …………… required facilities such as public toilets and other sanitation equipment. As a result, the populations prefer **(7)** …………… any nature's call in the open rather than to face the risk of public humiliation due to a sudden failure of their retention capacities. Apart **(8)** …………… the pollution generated by human wastes, there is also the nuisance caused **(9)** …………… the proliferation of informal commercial activities by the sides of a number of busy streets.
   
   Immediate and rigorous actions need to be (10. *took/taken/taking*) to make Abidjan a real pearl of the Lagoons. The District of Abidjan **(11)** …………… make the construction of public toilets the number one priority of their annual action plan.
   

2. Choose the right answer to fill in the gaps in the dialogues. Write your answers like in the example. Example: 11-c
   11. A: Tom was not available. What about Ted?
   B: (...) was he.
   a) nor b) never c) neither d) not

   1. 1. A: Who's that woman over there? — B: That's the woman (...) daughter got married to a banker.

   2. 2. A: Did she see the doctor? — B: No. She couldn't see him. (...) knew where the doctor was.

   3. 3. A: Where did you find the boy? — B: In the house. He was sitting (...) in a corner of the bathroom.

   4. 4. A: It's 10:30 and John hasn't come yet. — B: He (...) he had an appointment today.

   5. 5. A: You knew Dad was coming today, (...)? — B: Yes, but he told me not to tell anyone.

   6. 6. A: What was your Mum doing when the rain started? — B: She was at the hairdresser's. She was having her hair (...).

   7. 7. A: Hi, Fred. It's one hour since Boby (...) my office. Has he arrived home yet? — B: No, he hasn't. I'd better give him a call now.

   8. 8. A: We've got a new English teacher. She's (...) teacher I have ever had. — B: Really? What's her name?

   9. 9. A: Her name is Liz and she's very pretty. — B: (...) was our former Maths teacher? — A: Yes! You'll see her on Monday.

   10. 10. A: Did you expect Sally (...) to your birthday party? — B: Not at all! That was a nice surprise!