Corrigé diversité et inclusion : exercices d’anglais première

1. c (council housing = logements sociaux municipaux)
2. h (a tenant = un locataire)
3. e (a landlord = un propriétaire bailleur)
4. a (prejudice = un préjugé)
5. f (equity = l’équité)
6. g (under-represented = sous-représenté)
7. d (Indigenous = autochtone)
8. b (a role model = un modèle à suivre)

1. London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. (adjectif après the most)
2. Companies now publish reports on diversity in their teams. (nom)
3. It is illegal to discriminate against someone. (verbe après to)
4. Racial discrimination in housing was banned in 1968. (nom sujet)
5. A truly inclusive school welcomes pupils with disabilities. (adjectif)
6. The new curriculum will include more Indigenous authors. (verbe après will)

1. It was supposed to be a model of social mix.
2. They were located on the lower floors.
3. Social tenants had to use a side door next to the bins, and their children were not allowed in the rooftop garden.
4. Réponse possible : She means that the two groups share an address but have completely different lives and never meet.
5. The developer agreed to open the main entrance to everyone.
6. Shared spaces must be truly shared.

1. For : bénéfice de la diversité pour tous.
2. Against : seul le mérite devrait compter.
3. For : correction des injustices passées.
4. Against : risque de stigmatisation.
5. For : utilité sociale concrète.
6. Against : préférer un critère social plutôt qu’ethnique.

1. New Zealand’s key date (1840) is the oldest.
2. First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
3. The Australian government made a national Apology to Indigenous peoples.
4. The appointment of the first Native American cabinet secretary in 2021.
5. The Truth and Reconciliation report (Canada, 2015).

1. Despite the law, discrimination in housing has not disappeared. (despite + nom)
2. Some universities offer mentoring in order to attract more diverse applicants. (but + verbe)
3. Although the Voice was rejected, the debate raised awareness. (concession + proposition)
4. Positive action is legal in the UK, whereas positive discrimination is not. (opposition)
5. Rents have doubled. Therefore, many families have had to move out. (conséquence)
6. Diversity is visible on TV. However, few directors come from minorities. (opposition en début de phrase)

1. They discriminated against women for decades.
2. The city needs more social housing. (indénombrable)
3. Many Indigenous people live in the north of Canada. (majuscule)
4. Affirmative action has been very controversial. (sujet singulier)
5. Minorities are under-represented in Parliament. (participe passé : passif)
6. She was refused the flat because of her origins, which is illegal. (which reprend toute la proposition)

1. Diversity is not enough without inclusion.
2. Tenants are complaining about rising rents.
3. Women remain under-represented on boards of directors.
4. The Australian government apologised in 2008. (ou made an apology)
5. Some people think that social background matters more than origin.
6. Indigenous peoples want to be heard.

1. Le redlining privait des quartiers entiers de prêts.
2. La gentrification chasse les familles ouvrières de la ville.
3. Les détracteurs affirment que les quotas sont injustes.
4. Des acteurs autochtones jouent enfin des personnages autochtones.
5. La reconnaissance doit mener à un vrai changement.

1. Banks refused loans. As a result, Black families could not buy homes.
2. Many families left the centre because of rising rents. (because of + groupe nominal)
3. Since the Right to Buy was introduced, the number of council homes has fallen. (on accepte aussi Since the Right to Buy was introduced, the number of council homes fell au sens de cause)
4. The Voice was rejected because many voters feared division.
5. Students demanded more diversity, so the university changed its admissions policy.

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