Exercices B2 : Le vocabulaire de l’actualité en anglais

Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer le vocabulaire essentiel de l’actualité en anglais, tel qu’il apparaît dans les médias internationaux comme BBC, CNN ou Reuters. Entraînez-vous à employer avec précision les termes liés à la politique, à l’économie et à l’environnement.

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Exercice 1 : Quel mot pour quelle info ?

Choisissez le terme qui correspond le mieux au contexte de la phrase, comme vous pourriez le lire dans un article de presse anglophone.

1. The government announced a new ___ aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 40% before 2035.
   • policy
   • gossip
   • rumour
   • slogan
2. Inflation has ___ to its highest level in over a decade, according to the latest figures released by the central bank.
   • soared
   • whispered
   • retired
   • dismissed
3. The opposition leader called for an urgent ___ into the handling of public funds by the ruling party.
   • inquiry
   • applause
   • festival
   • merger
4. Environmental activists staged a ___ outside parliament to demand stronger climate legislation.
   • protest
   • auction
   • broadcast
   • verdict

Correction

1. The correct answer is 'policy': The government announced a new policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 40% before 2035.
2. The correct answer is 'soared': Inflation has soared to its highest level in over a decade, according to the latest figures released by the central bank.
3. The correct answer is 'inquiry': The opposition leader called for an urgent inquiry into the handling of public funds by the ruling party.
4. The correct answer is 'protest': Environmental activists staged a protest outside parliament to demand stronger climate legislation.

Exercice 2 : Associez chaque terme à sa définition

Reliez chaque mot ou expression issu du vocabulaire de l'actualité à la définition qui lui correspond.

1. Associez : 'sanctions'
2. Associez : 'recession'
3. Associez : 'climate summit'
4. Associez : 'incumbent'

• 'Incumbent' corresponds to: The current holder of a political office or position.
• 'Sanctions' corresponds to: Measures taken by countries to put economic or political pressure on another country.
• 'Recession' corresponds to: A period of significant decline in economic activity lasting more than two quarters.
• 'Climate summit' corresponds to: A high-level international meeting where world leaders negotiate agreements on climate change.

Correction

1. Associez : 'sanctions' – 'Sanctions' corresponds to: Measures taken by countries to put economic or political pressure on another country.
2. Associez : 'recession' – 'Recession' corresponds to: A period of significant decline in economic activity lasting more than two quarters.
3. Associez : 'climate summit' – 'Climate summit' corresponds to: A high-level international meeting where world leaders negotiate agreements on climate change.
4. Associez : 'incumbent' – 'Incumbent' corresponds to: The current holder of a political office or position.

Exercice 3 : Complétez les titres de presse

Complétez chaque phrase tirée d'un contexte journalistique anglophone en choisissant le terme approprié parmi le vocabulaire de l'actualité étudié dans le cours.

1. World leaders reached a landmark ___ on reducing deforestation at the global climate conference held in Dubai.
   • World leaders reached a landmark argument on reducing deforestation at the global climate conference held in Dubai.
   • World leaders reached a landmark appointment on reducing deforestation at the global climate conference held in Dubai.
   • World leaders reached a landmark assignment on reducing deforestation at the global climate conference held in Dubai.
   • World leaders reached a landmark agreement on reducing deforestation at the global climate conference held in Dubai.
2. The central bank decided to raise interest ___ for the third consecutive time in an attempt to curb rising inflation.
   • The central bank decided to raise interests for the third consecutive time in an attempt to curb rising inflation.
   • The central bank decided to raise interest rates for the third consecutive time in an attempt to curb rising inflation.
   • The central bank decided to raise interest debts for the third consecutive time in an attempt to curb rising inflation.
   • The central bank decided to raise interest fees for the third consecutive time in an attempt to curb rising inflation.
3. The prime minister faced heavy ___ from both the press and the opposition following the leaked documents scandal.
   • The prime minister faced heavy praise from both the press and the opposition following the leaked documents scandal.
   • The prime minister faced heavy criticism from both the press and the opposition following the leaked documents scandal.
   • The prime minister faced heavy crisis from both the press and the opposition following the leaked documents scandal.
   • The prime minister faced heavy criticize from both the press and the opposition following the leaked documents scandal.
4. A ceasefire ___ was brokered by international mediators after weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.
   • A ceasefire dealt was brokered by international mediators after weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.
   • A ceasefire dealer was brokered by international mediators after weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.
   • A ceasefire deck was brokered by international mediators after weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.
   • A ceasefire deal was brokered by international mediators after weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.

Correction

1. World leaders reached a landmark agreement on reducing deforestation at the global climate conference held in Dubai.
2. The central bank decided to raise interest rates for the third consecutive time in an attempt to curb rising inflation.
3. The prime minister faced heavy criticism from both the press and the opposition following the leaked documents scandal.
4. A ceasefire deal was brokered by international mediators after weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.