Corrigé lexique argumentatif : exercices d’anglais terminale

1. 1-c : to claim = prétendre.
2. 2-e : to debunk = démonter une idée reçue.
3. 3-f : to acknowledge = reconnaître.
4. 4-h : to undermine = saper.
5. 5-a : to point out = faire remarquer.
6. 6-g : to dismiss = écarter.
7. 7-d : to contend = soutenir fermement.
8. 8-b : to back up = étayer.

1. claims : affirmation dont on doute (« no one believes it »).
2. denied : deny + V-ing (having met).
3. points out : on signale un fait précis.
4. argues : thèse appuyée par des raisons.
5. acknowledges : concession dans un rapport critique.
6. suggests : affirmation prudente, « not conclusive ».

1. debunked : to pretend = faire semblant.
2. called into question : remettre en cause la crédibilité.
3. evidence : indénombrable.
4. flawed : bancal.
5. dismissed : rejeter sans examiner.
6. Actually : « en fait » ; currently signifierait « actuellement », sans valeur d’opposition.

1. raises an important issue.
2. weigh up the pros and cons.
3. reach a consensus.
4. draw any conclusion.
5. put forward a convincing argument.
6. You make a fair point.

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

1. Admittedly, smartphones help students find information quickly, but they can be a constant distraction.
2. Granted, zoos protect endangered species, but animals suffer in captivity.
3. While it is true that nuclear power emits little CO2, its waste remains dangerous for centuries. (pas de but après while : la subordonnée suffit)
4. It could be argued that uniforms hide social differences, yet they limit self-expression.
5. It is true that remote work saves commuting time, but it can isolate employees.

1. This study calls into question the idea that television makes people lazy.
2. It could be argued that sport should be compulsory.
3. The minister denied lying (ou denied having lied).
4. There is no evidence that this diet works.
5. Admittedly, the project is expensive, but it will create jobs.
6. The figures back up this claim.

1. I agree with the author. : agree est un verbe, pas un adjectif.
2. The company claims that its products are eco-friendly. : pretend = faire semblant.
3. He denied stealing the money. (ou denied having stolen)
4. The report gives a lot of evidence of fraud (ou many pieces of evidence).
5. Currently, the unemployment rate is 7%… : actually = en fait ; le sens attendu est « actuellement ».
6. This argument doesn’t hold water. : expression figée, sans article.

1. La phrase 1 (« It is often claimed that… »).
2. La phrase 2, introduite par Admittedly.
3. called into question.
4. contend exprime la position ferme ; undermines signifie saper.
5. Arguably. Thèse : le vrai problème n’est pas la quantité de devoirs mais leur qualité.

Réponse modèle :

1. It is often argued that voting is a civic duty rather than a mere right.
2. Supporters of compulsory voting contend that it would make parliaments more representative.
3. Admittedly, turnout would rise immediately, but forced voters might choose at random.
4. Recent elections in Australia call into question the idea that compulsory voting creates better-informed citizens.
5. Arguably, civic education would be a more effective way to fight abstention.