Exercices lexique argumentatif : anglais en terminale

Associez chaque verbe (1 à 8) à sa traduction (a à h).

1. to claim
2. to debunk
3. to acknowledge
4. to undermine
5. to point out
6. to dismiss
7. to contend
8. to back up

a. faire remarquer – b. étayer – c. prétendre – d. soutenir fermement – e. démonter (une idée reçue) – f. reconnaître – g. écarter, rejeter – h. saper, affaiblir

Complétez avec : argues, claims, denied, acknowledges, points out, suggests. Chaque verbe s’utilise une fois.

1. The advert ___ that the cream will make you look ten years younger, but no one believes it.
2. The senator ___ having met the lobbyist, despite the photographs.
3. The journalist ___ that the figures only cover the last two years.
4. In her essay, the author ___ that free public transport would reduce pollution, and she gives three reasons.
5. The report ___ that the reform has had some positive effects, even though it is mostly critical.
6. The data ___ that teenagers may sleep less because of their phones, but it is not conclusive.

Entourez la bonne réponse.

1. Recent research has (debunked / pretended) the myth that sugar makes children hyperactive.
2. The scandal has (called into question / pointed out) the credibility of the whole government.
3. There is no (evidence / evidences) that the new policy works.
4. Her argument is (flawed / granted): it relies on a single example.
5. The committee (dismissed / backed up) the proposal without even reading it.
6. (Actually / Currently), the situation is worse than the official figures show.

Complétez avec le verbe qui convient : raise, make, put forward, draw, reach, weigh up.

1. The documentary ___ an important issue: who owns our personal data?
2. Before voting, citizens should ___ the pros and cons.
3. After hours of debate, the delegates failed to ___ a consensus.
4. It is too early to ___ any conclusion from such a small study.
5. The opposition ___ a convincing argument in favour of a four-day week.
6. You ___ a fair point, but I still disagree.

Réécrivez chaque phrase de façon plus nuancée en utilisant le mot entre parenthèses.

1. Social media makes people lonely. (may)
2. Online courses are less effective than traditional lessons. (arguably)
3. Tourists damage historic sites. (tend to)
4. The new law has solved the housing crisis. (to some extent)
5. Fast fashion is responsible for water pollution. (partly)
6. Everyone agrees that the reform was necessary. (most)

Reliez les deux idées en une phrase de concession, avec le mot donné.

1. Smartphones help students find information quickly. / They can be a constant distraction. (Admittedly)
2. Zoos protect endangered species. / Animals suffer in captivity. (Granted)
3. Nuclear power emits little CO2. / Its waste remains dangerous for centuries. (While it is true that)
4. Uniforms hide social differences. / They limit self-expression. (It could be argued that)
5. Remote work saves commuting time. / It can isolate employees. (It is true that)

Traduisez en anglais.

1. Cette étude remet en cause l’idée que la télévision rend paresseux.
2. On pourrait faire valoir que le sport devrait être obligatoire.
3. Le ministre a nié avoir menti.
4. Il n’existe aucune preuve que ce régime fonctionne.
5. Certes, le projet coûte cher, mais il créera des emplois.
6. Les chiffres étayent cette affirmation.

Chaque phrase contient une erreur. Recopiez-la correctement.

1. I am agree with the author.
2. The company pretends that its products are eco-friendly.
3. He denied to steal the money.
4. The report gives many evidences of fraud.
5. Actually, the unemployment rate is 7%, according to the latest figures released this month.
6. This argument doesn’t hold the water.

Lisez le texte puis répondez.

1. Quelle phrase présente l’opinion répandue que l’auteur va discuter ?
2. Quelle phrase est une concession ? Quel mot l’indique ?
3. Quelle expression de la phrase 3 signifie « remettre en cause » ?
4. Dans la phrase 4, quel verbe montre une position ferme ? Quel verbe signifie « saper » ?
5. Quel mot de la phrase 5 introduit une nuance ? Reformulez la thèse de l’auteur en français.

Sujet : Should voting be compulsory? Écrivez une phrase pour chaque consigne.

1. Présentez une opinion répandue avec It is often argued that.
2. Rapportez l’opinion d’un camp avec Supporters of compulsory voting contend that.
3. Faites une concession avec Admittedly.
4. Contestez une idée avec call into question.
5. Concluez de façon nuancée avec arguably ou to some extent.