Exercices C1 : utiliser les registres de langue en anglais

Ces exercices vous aident à consolider votre maîtrise des registres de langue en anglais. Entraînez-vous à identifier, reformuler et utiliser le vocabulaire et la grammaire adaptés à chaque contexte.

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Exercice 1 — Identifier le bon registre

Pour chaque situation, choisissez la phrase qui correspond au registre approprié.

1. You are writing a cover letter to apply for a senior position at a law firm. Which sentence is most appropriate?
2. You are texting a close friend to cancel plans for tonight. Which sentence best fits the register?
3. A journalist is writing a neutral news report. Which sentence is most suitable?
4. You are giving a formal academic presentation. Which opening is appropriate?

Correction

1. I am writing to express my strong interest in the position and to outline my relevant qualifications.
2. Hey, really sorry but I can't make it tonight — something came up!
3. The government has announced new measures to address the ongoing housing crisis.
4. This presentation seeks to examine the socioeconomic implications of climate change.

Exercice 2 — Associer chaque expression à son registre

Associez chaque expression anglaise à son registre correct : familier (informal), neutre (neutral) ou formel (formal).

1. Match each expression with its register — (A) 'I'm gonna give it a go', (B) 'I will attempt to complete the task', (C) 'I'll try to do it'.
2. Match each expression with its register — (A) 'He passed away last Tuesday', (B) 'He died last Tuesday', (C) 'He kicked the bucket last Tuesday'.
3. Match each expression with its register — (A) 'We wish to enquire about your services', (B) 'What do you guys offer?', (C) 'I'd like some information about your services'.
4. Match each expression with its register — (A) 'She's pretty good at maths', (B) 'She demonstrates a strong aptitude for mathematics', (C) 'She's a total maths whiz'.

Correction

1. 'I'm gonna give it a go' is informal, 'I'll try to do it' is neutral, and 'I will attempt to complete the task' is formal.
2. 'He kicked the bucket last Tuesday' is informal, 'He died last Tuesday' is neutral, and 'He passed away last Tuesday' is formal.
3. 'What do you guys offer?' is informal, 'I'd like some information about your services' is neutral, and 'We wish to enquire about your services' is formal.
4. 'She's a total maths whiz' is informal, 'She's pretty good at maths' is neutral, and 'She demonstrates a strong aptitude for mathematics' is formal.

Exercice 3 — Compléter avec le bon registre

Complétez chaque phrase avec la forme ou le terme approprié au registre indiqué entre parenthèses.

1. FORMAL — The committee ___ (ask for) further clarification before reaching a final decision. (Use the appropriate formal verb phrase.)
2. INFORMAL — I totally ___ (not understand) what he was on about during that meeting. (Use a natural informal contraction and verb.)
3. FORMAL — Candidates are ___ (strongly advised) to submit their applications prior to the closing date. (Use an appropriate formal passive construction.)
4. NEUTRAL — The new policy ___ (have an effect on) both full-time and part-time employees. (Use a clear, neutral verb phrase.)

Correction

1. The committee requested further clarification before reaching a final decision.
2. I totally didn't get what he was on about during that meeting.
3. Candidates are strongly advised to submit their applications prior to the closing date.
4. The new policy will affect both full-time and part-time employees.