Sujets d’anglais LV1 du BAC 2022, séries A1 et A2, avec corrigé

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

1. Vocabulary

   Choose the right meaning option for each word or phrase from the text. Write your answers like in the example. 1-C

   1. The phrase gender gap (L.3) is closest in meaning to:
   a. solidarity between men and women.
   b. conflict between men and women
   c. differences between men and women
   d. equality between men and women

   1. 2. The word boon (L.3) could best be replaced by

   2. 3. The word prospects (L.4) could best be replaced by

   3. 4. The word denied (L.5) could best be replaced by

   4. 5. The word harmful (L.9) could best be replaced by

   5. 6. The word hindrance (L.9) could best be replaced by

   6. 7. The word adversely (L.12) could best be replaced by

   7. 8. The word address (L.18) is closest in meaning to

   8. 9. The word enhance (L.19) could best be replaced by

   9. 10. The word policies (L.22) is closest in meaning to

   10. 11. The word bridging (L.27) could best be replaced by

2. B1

   Comprehension
   Write short answers to the following questions about the text.

   What is the cost of discrimination against women?

3. B2

   What's the UN Development Program's solution to African economy?

4. B3

   In which three domains men are given more chances than women?

5. B4

   What prevents women from making progress in society?

6. B5

   Name the abuses that cause high maternal mortality according to the report?

7. B6

   What is Ayodele Odusola's occupation?

8. B7

   Is investing in gender equality and women's empowerment only a human rights issue? Justify your answer from the text.

9. B8

   What are the consequences of discriminatory gender policies on Sub-Saharan Africa?

10. B9

    Name the different sections of the human development index.

11. B10

    How has Rwanda improved its human development index?

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

Exercice 2 · PART TWO : LANGUAGE IN USE 30% · 6 points

1. A

   Fill in the gap with the right word from the box below. There are more words than gaps.
   Write your answer like in the example. 1-public

   Gender-based	together	speaking	theme	represent	major	public	scheduled
   place	equality.......social	held

   Economic exclusion, financial systems that perpetuate their discrimination, limited participation in political and (1) … life, the lack of access to education and the poor (2) …………… of girls in schools, (3) …………… violence, harmful cultural practices, and the exclusion of women in decision-making, are the (4) …………… standing barriers to achieving gender (5) …………… in Africa.
   These challenges are now top on the agenda of the "8ᵗʰ African Union Gender Pre-Summit on 2016 African Year of Human Rights, with particular focus on the Rights of Women", (6) …………… in Addis Ababa on 17-21 January.
   The event is (7) …………… for the 26ᵗʰ African Union Summit which will bring (8) …………… the heads of states and governments of the 54 African countries in Addis Ababa on 21-31 January. Significantly, the Summit's (9) …………… is Human Rights With a Particular Focus on the Rights of Women.
   Women (10) …………… more than half of the 1.2 billion African population living on a total of 30.2 million km² and (11) …………… up to 2,000 different native languages. More than 50 percent of Africa's population is under 25 years of age.

2. B

   Choose the best option for each numbered gap in this text about gender issue. Write your answers like in the example. 1-between

   Men, Women and Equality

   A study looked at the styles of female owners. There are differences (1)… (a-behind b-in c-on d-between) male and female bosses. Women (2) …………… run businesses tend to allow flexible schedules. Conditions (3) …………… these organizations tend to be (4) …………… for employees. They often give financial help to employees (5) …………… to advance in the organization. Women (6) …………… businesses tend to be more highly educated than men who own businesses. For example, there are more women (7) …………… bachelor's degrees running businesses than men. Women-owned businesses (8) …………… often more attractive to employees (9) …………… good benefits. For example, the amount of vacation time (10) …………… employees receive is higher in these organizations. In addition, there are more opportunities of advancement (11) …………… these organizations. Women-owned businesses tend to have environments that are cooperative, as well.