Exercices Commonwealth : anglais en seconde

Associe chaque mot à sa traduction (a à h).

1. a member state
2. to reign
3. a head of state
4. a summit
5. the Crown
6. to join
7. to be suspended
8. sovereign

a. la Couronne · b. un sommet · c. adhérer · d. souverain · e. un État membre · f. régner · g. être suspendu · h. un chef d’État

Complète avec 56, 1949, 2013, four, 1930, third.

1. The Commonwealth has ___ member states.
2. About one ___ of the world’s population lives in the Commonwealth.
3. The London Declaration of ___ described members as free and equal.
4. The Commonwealth Charter was adopted in ___.
5. The first Games took place in Hamilton in ___.
6. The Commonwealth Games are held every ___ years.

Réponds en anglais à l’aide du graphique.

1. Which region has the most members?
2. How many members are in Asia?
3. Which region has the fewest members?
4. How many more members does Africa have than the Pacific?
5. Write one sentence comparing the Caribbean and Asia.

Classe chaque pays : R (realm, Charles III roi), P (république) ou M (monarchie propre).

1. Canada
2. India
3. Jamaica
4. Barbados
5. Tonga
6. New Zealand
7. South Africa

Corrige les phrases fausses.

1. All Commonwealth members were once British colonies.
2. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch rules the country.
3. The House of Commons is elected.
4. The title Head of the Commonwealth is automatically passed from parent to child.
5. England, Scotland and Wales compete separately at the Commonwealth Games.
6. Para-sport events are part of the main programme of the Games.

Transforme les phrases au passif.

1. A Governor-General represents the King in Canada.
2. Members adopted the Charter in 2013.
3. Glasgow hosted the 2026 Games.
4. Voters elect the members of the House of Commons.
5. The Secretariat organises the summits.

Complète avec although ou despite.

1. ___ their differences, members share common values.
2. ___ Rwanda was never a British colony, it joined in 2009.
3. ___ the rain, the opening ceremony was a success.
4. ___ the King is head of state, he does not govern.
5. ___ its small size, Nauru is a full member.
6. ___ English is not their first language, the athletes communicate easily.

Chaque phrase contient une erreur. Réécris-la correctement.

1. Rwanda joined to the Commonwealth in 2009.
2. The Commonwealth has over 2,5 billions people.
3. The King governs the United Kingdom.
4. The Games is held every four years.
5. Despite they are different, members cooperate.
6. Scotland is in England.

Réponds en anglais.

1. How long did the event last?
2. Why is the sprinter’s story surprising?
3. Name three sports mentioned in the text.
4. What image of lawn bowls does the text mention?
5. Find two details that show the friendly atmosphere.
6. Why are the Commonwealth Games called the Friendly Games, according to the volunteer?

1. Le Commonwealth compte 56 États membres.
2. Le roi règne mais ne gouverne pas.
3. Au Canada, le roi est représenté par un gouverneur général.
4. La Barbade est devenue une république en 2021.
5. Malgré leurs différences, ces pays partagent des valeurs communes.
6. Les Jeux du Commonwealth ont lieu tous les quatre ans.

1. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of sovereign states.
2. A member can be suspended if it does not respect democracy.
3. The Prime Minister meets the King every week.
4. About one third of humanity lives in the Commonwealth.
5. The summit takes place in a different country each time.

Tu présentes le Commonwealth à une classe de correspondants. Écris un texte de 100 à 120 mots en suivant ce plan :

1. Define the Commonwealth and give two figures.
2. Explain what members have in common.
3. Show its diversity with although or despite.
4. Explain the role of the King (use one passive sentence).
5. Present the Commonwealth Games and conclude.