Sujet du BEPC 2026 d’anglais, avec corrigé

Exercice 1 · PART ONE: READING · 8 points

1. Vocabulary check: The words and expressions in column A are from the text. Match each of them with its synonym or definition in column B. One option in column B is not concerned. Write your answers as in the example.

   Example : 1. trust = f. confidence

   1. 2. thought (L3)

   2. 3. failure (L4)

   3. 4. outlook (L5)

   4. 5. ups and downs (L8)

   5. 6. likely (L9)

   6. 7. entertains (L12)

   7. 8. pride (L12)

   8. 9. built up (L14)

   1. agood times and bad times
   2. bestablished
   3. cprobable
   4. dhonour
   5. efavours
   6. fconfidence
   7. gpoint of view
   8. hidea
   9. iplay
   10. jabsence of success
2. B.1

   Comprehension questions: Write short answers to the following questions about the text (2 lines maximum)

   List two advantages of sport.

3. B.2

   Can sport help students get better results? Justify your answers with details from the text

4. B.3

   Which vices can sport help students avoid?

5. B.4

   How does sport favour the building of the nation?

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

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

1. Task 1

   The passage below is about sport and education. Read it and fill in each blank with the appropriate word from the box to make it meaningful. One word in the box is not concerned. Write your answers as in the example.
   Example : 1. between

   for - in - between - at - of

   Physical education is a compulsory subject in most secondary schools today. It creates a balance (1) between study time and relaxation. When students are involved (2) …………… team sport, they learn how to communicate better. Exercise is also good (3) …………… the brain because it improves memory. Students who play football (4) …………… break time usually return to class feeling refreshed.

2. Task 2

   The passage below is about health. Read it and choose the appropriate options between brackets to make it meaningful. Write your answers as in the example.

   Example : 1. helps

   Regular physical activity offers many benefits for a person's body and mind. It 1 (help - helps - helped) to keep the heart strong and healthy. Many young people enjoy (2) …………… (played / playing / play) (played - playing - play) football because it reduces stress. If students exercise every day, they (3) …………… (felt / fell / will feel) (felt - fell - will feel) more energetic during their exams. In the past, people (4) …………… (thinking / think / thought) (thinking - think - thought) that sport was just a game, but today we know it is essential for success.

Exercice 3 · PART THREE : WRITING · 6 points

1. TOPIC: You are chatting online with your Liberian friend, Sam about the benefits of sport. Below is your conversation. Complete it with your responses.

   Your friend: Hello, my friend, I hope you are doing well!

   You: Hi Sam, sure I am fine!

   Your friend: I have heard that sport is very popular in your country. Do you practise sport in your school?

   You: (1) ……………

   Your friend: That's great! How often do you have physical education lessons?

   You: (2) ……………

   Your friend: I see. Personally, I love basketball. What's your favourite sport?

   You: (3) ……………

   Your friend: Interesting choice! Why do you like that sport?

   You: (4) ……………

   Your friend: In your opinion, what is one major benefit of practising sport?

   You: (5) ……………

   Your friend: You are right! It also helps us focus on our studies, doesn't it?

   You: (6) ……………

   Your friend: Thank you for your answers.

   You: You're welcome!