Ces exercices vous permettent de mettre en pratique le vocabulaire clé de la société en anglais abordé dans le cours. Testez votre maîtrise des termes liés aux institutions, aux droits et aux inégalités.
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Exercice 1 — Quel mot pour quelle réalité sociale ?
Choisissez le terme anglais qui correspond le mieux à chaque définition liée au vocabulaire de la société.
- Which term refers to the formal rules and principles that govern a country and protect citizens' fundamental rights?
- Which word describes the unfair treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, or social class?
- Which expression refers to the active participation of individuals in the life of their community and democratic institutions?
- Which term describes the gap in wealth, opportunities, and living standards between different groups in society?
Correction
- The term 'constitution' refers to the formal rules and principles that govern a country and protect citizens' fundamental rights.
- The word 'discrimination' describes the unfair treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, or social class.
- The expression 'civic engagement' refers to the active participation of individuals in the life of their community and democratic institutions.
- The term 'social inequality' describes the gap in wealth, opportunities, and living standards between different groups in society.
Exercice 2 — Associez chaque terme à son contexte d'usage
Associez chaque mot ou expression anglais à la phrase qui illustre son emploi correct dans un contexte de société.
- freedom of speech
- welfare state
- social mobility
- grassroots movement
Correction
- Freedom of speech allows citizens to express their opinions publicly without fear of government censorship.
- The welfare state provides citizens with healthcare, education, and social support funded by taxation.
- Social mobility refers to the ability of individuals to move between different social classes through education or work.
- A grassroots movement is a campaign driven by ordinary citizens rather than political parties or institutions.
Exercice 3 — Complétez les phrases sur la société anglophone
Complétez chaque phrase avec le terme ou l'expression qui convient, parmi le vocabulaire du cours sur la société en anglais.
- In many democracies, the ___ ensures that no single branch of government holds too much power by dividing authority between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- Activists have long campaigned for ___, arguing that every person deserves the same legal protections and opportunities regardless of their background.
- The rise of ___ has transformed the way citizens access information and hold politicians accountable in modern democracies.
- High levels of ___ remain a major challenge in many countries, as millions of people struggle to meet their basic needs despite working full-time.
Correction
- In many democracies, the separation of powers ensures that no single branch of government holds too much power by dividing authority between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- Activists have long campaigned for equal rights, arguing that every person deserves the same legal protections and opportunities regardless of their background.
- The rise of social media has transformed the way citizens access information and hold politicians accountable in modern democracies.
- High levels of poverty remain a major challenge in many countries, as millions of people struggle to meet their basic needs despite working full-time.
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