Exercices C1 : L’art de convaincre en anglais (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de mettre en pratique les techniques de persuasion abordées dans le cours : choix des mots, structure argumentative et registre adapté.

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Exercice 1 — Choisir le mot juste pour persuader

Choisissez le terme ou l'expression qui renforce le mieux l'impact persuasif de chaque phrase.

1. We cannot afford to ignore this issue any longer; the evidence ___ speaks for itself.
2. Rather than dismissing this proposal outright, I would ___ urge you to consider its long-term benefits.
3. It is ___ that immediate action is taken if we are to avoid a deeper crisis.
4. Allow me to ___ my argument by drawing on a series of well-documented case studies.

Correction

1. We cannot afford to ignore this issue any longer; the evidence overwhelmingly speaks for itself.
2. Rather than dismissing this proposal outright, I would strongly urge you to consider its long-term benefits.
3. It is imperative that immediate action is taken if we are to avoid a deeper crisis.
4. Allow me to substantiate my argument by drawing on a series of well-documented case studies.

Exercice 2 — Associer stratégie et formulation

Associez chaque stratégie persuasive à la formulation anglaise qui lui correspond le mieux.

1. Concéder un point pour mieux rebondir
2. Appel à l'intérêt commun de l'audience
3. Anticiper une objection et la désamorcer
4. Conclure avec un appel à l'action fort

Correction

1. While I acknowledge your concerns, the data clearly supports a different conclusion.
2. This solution benefits each and every one of us in this room.
3. Some of you may be wondering whether the cost is justified — let me show you exactly why it is.
4. The time for deliberation is over — now is the moment to act decisively.

Exercice 3 — Compléter un discours persuasif

Complétez chaque phrase issue d'un discours persuasif en choisissant la forme ou l'expression exacte qui convient au contexte et au registre C1.

1. Not only ___ this approach reduce costs significantly, but it will also improve staff morale across the board.
2. Had we ___ this strategy sooner, we would not be facing the setbacks we see today.
3. What we are proposing is not merely a short-term fix; ___, it is a structural solution designed to last.
4. The more carefully you examine the evidence, the ___ it becomes that change is not just desirable but necessary.

Correction

1. Not only will this approach reduce costs significantly, but it will also improve staff morale across the board.
2. Had we adopted this strategy sooner, we would not be facing the setbacks we see today.
3. What we are proposing is not merely a short-term fix; rather, it is a structural solution designed to last.
4. The more carefully you examine the evidence, the clearer it becomes that change is not just desirable but necessary.