Ejercicios C1 : Convencer y persuadir en inglés (corregido)

Estos ejercicios te ayudarán a dominar las herramientas lingüísticas clave para convencer y persuadir en inglés a nivel C1. Pon a prueba tu dominio del vocabulario estratégico, los modales y las estructuras argumentativas.

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Ejercicio 1 : Vocabulario persuasivo: elige la opción correcta

Elige la palabra o expresión que mejor completa cada enunciado persuasivo en inglés.

1. The data clearly ___ that investing in renewable energy yields long-term economic benefits.
   • A) guesses
   • B) demonstrates
   • C) wonders
   • D) ignores
2. I would like to ___ your attention to the significant risks outlined in the report.
   • A) distract
   • B) remove
   • C) draw
   • D) block
3. The most ___ argument in favour of this policy is its proven track record in comparable economies.
   • A) irrelevant
   • B) compelling
   • C) vague
   • D) dismissive
4. She made a ___ case for reforming the tax system by presenting concrete, well-sourced evidence.
   • A) weak
   • B) confusing
   • C) convincing
   • D) careless

Correction

1. B) demonstrates — The data clearly demonstrates that investing in renewable energy yields long-term economic benefits.
2. C) draw — I would like to draw your attention to the significant risks outlined in the report.
3. B) compelling — The most compelling argument in favour of this policy is its proven track record in comparable economies.
4. C) convincing — She made a convincing case for reforming the tax system by presenting concrete, well-sourced evidence.

Ejercicio 2 : Asocia cada expresión con su función persuasiva

Relaciona cada expresión en inglés con la función retórica o persuasiva que desempeña.

1. Expresión: 'It goes without saying that transparency builds trust.'
2. Expresión: 'Admittedly, the initial costs are high; however, the long-term savings far outweigh them.'
3. Expresión: 'Can we really afford to ignore the consequences of inaction?'
4. Expresión: 'Research consistently shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes.'

• B) Apoyar un argumento con evidencia basada en datos — 'Research consistently shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes' refuerza la postura del hablante apelando a pruebas objetivas y repetibles.
• B) Presentar algo como evidente para reforzar el argumento — 'It goes without saying that transparency builds trust' establece una premisa como incuestionable para fortalecer la posición del hablante.
• B) Usar una pregunta retórica para implicar una respuesta obvia — 'Can we really afford to ignore the consequences of inaction?' no espera respuesta literal, sino que implica que ignorarlas sería inaceptable.
• C) Conceder una objeción y luego rebatirla — 'Admittedly, the initial costs are high; however, the long-term savings far outweigh them' reconoce el punto contrario para luego superarlo con un argumento más sólido.

Correction

1. Expresión: 'It goes without saying that transparency builds trust.' – B) Presentar algo como evidente para reforzar el argumento — 'It goes without saying that transparency builds trust' establece una premisa como incuestionable para fortalecer la posición del hablante.
2. Expresión: 'Admittedly, the initial costs are high; however, the long-term savings far outweigh them.' – C) Conceder una objeción y luego rebatirla — 'Admittedly, the initial costs are high; however, the long-term savings far outweigh them' reconoce el punto contrario para luego superarlo con un argumento más sólido.
3. Expresión: 'Can we really afford to ignore the consequences of inaction?' – B) Usar una pregunta retórica para implicar una respuesta obvia — 'Can we really afford to ignore the consequences of inaction?' no espera respuesta literal, sino que implica que ignorarlas sería inaceptable.
4. Expresión: 'Research consistently shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes.' – B) Apoyar un argumento con evidencia basada en datos — 'Research consistently shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes' refuerza la postura del hablante apelando a pruebas objetivas y repetibles.

Ejercicio 3 : Completa los textos persuasivos

Completa cada enunciado con la palabra o expresión que falta para que el argumento sea persuasivo, lógico y adecuado al nivel C1.

1. While critics ___ that the reform is too costly, the evidence suggests the opposite is true in the long run.
2. You ___ seriously consider this proposal, given the overwhelming support it has received from independent experts.
3. The key ___ of this strategy lies in its ability to address both short-term needs and long-term objectives simultaneously.
4. Far from being a radical change, this measure is, ___ fact, a logical continuation of policies already in place.

Correction

1. While critics argue that the reform is too costly, the evidence suggests the opposite is true in the long run.
2. You should seriously consider this proposal, given the overwhelming support it has received from independent experts.
3. The key strength of this strategy lies in its ability to address both short-term needs and long-term objectives simultaneously.
4. Far from being a radical change, this measure is, in fact, a logical continuation of policies already in place.