Corrigé oral anglais : exercices pour parler en seconde – PDF gratuit à télécharger et imprimer

1. To some extent : C (nuancer)
2. This document is an extract from a novel : A (présenter)
3. What do you mean by « fair »? : E (demander une précision)
4. Let me think… : F (gagner du temps)
5. As far as I’m concerned : B (donner son avis)
6. I see your point, but… : D (réagir)
7. Admittedly, … but… : C (nuancer)
8. Sorry, I didn’t catch that : E (demander une précision, ou de répéter)

1. d (cartoon)
2. a (poster)
3. f (passage from a novel)
4. b (press photograph)
5. c (chart)
6. e (radio interview)

Ordre : 3 – 7 – 2 – 5 – 4 – 6 – 1. On présente d’abord la nature et le thème, puis on décrit (premier plan, arrière-plan), on dégage le message, on nuance et l’on conclut.

1. This cartoon was published in a British magazine in 2023.
2. It deals with our addiction to smartphones.
3. On the left, a mother is holding a baby. (Be + V-ing pour décrire une action en cours.)
4. … and in the background we can see a family at a table.
5. The cartoonist wants to make us laugh, but also think.
6. In my opinion, it is a very effective cartoon because everybody can recognise themselves in it.

1. To some extent, social networks are dangerous, especially when people spend hours on them.
2. I’m not entirely sure that video games make teenagers violent.
3. Admittedly, school uniforms are a good idea to reduce pressure about brands, but they limit self-expression.
4. It depends on what you are looking for: a big city offers more jobs, but the countryside is quieter.
5. On the one hand, tourism creates jobs; on the other hand, it can damage beautiful places.
6. Eating less meat is good for the planet. That said, not everybody can or wants to stop completely.

1. I couldn’t agree more (= je suis tout à fait d’accord ; I couldn’t agree less dit le contraire et I’m agree est faux).
2. Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
3. I see things differently.
4. Could you give an example?
5. What about the cost?
6. That’s a good point. (You have reason est un calque du français.)

Exemples de réponses :

1. Why do you think so? / Why should we do that?
2. Could you give an example?
3. What do you mean by eco-friendly transport?
4. Are you sure about that? / Do you really think so?
5. What about exams, then?
6. Why do you think it is still important?

Exemples de réponses :

1. Well, let me think… I’d say my favourite book is…
2. I don’t know the word, but it’s a kind of tall tower by the sea, with a light to guide ships.
3. What I mean is that…
4. It’s not expensive at all. (Le contraire contourne le mot manquant.)
5. It’s on the tip of my tongue… the person you pay the rent to.
6. Well, that’s a difficult question. How can I put it?

1. I agree with you. (Agree est un verbe : pas de am.)
2. It depends on the situation.
3. In my opinion, it’s a good idea. (According to s’emploie pour l’avis des autres.)
4. In my opinion, it’s unfair. ou I think it’s unfair. (Pas les deux.)
5. In the picture, we can see a man. (On dit in the picture, et le complément suit le verbe.)
6. The document deals with / is about pollution.
7. Let me think… (Let’s = let us, pour une proposition.)
8. What does « breakthrough » mean? (Question avec auxiliaire does.)

Exemple de notes :

1. Nature : poster · local residents’ committee · protest against the closure of a public library.
2. Description : title in capital letters « Save our library! » · open book in the middle · slogan « Books are not a luxury » · rally at the Town Hall, Saturday 10 am.
3. Message : libraries = free access to culture for everybody · call to action · mobilisation of citizens.
4. Opinion : agree · libraries = study place, internet, meeting place · admittedly expensive for towns, but…
5. Question : Do you often go to the library? What would you do if yours closed?

Réponses possibles :

1. Really? Why do you say that?
2. Well … / Let me think …
3. I see your point / That’s true, but…
4. What do you mean by « not everybody »?
5. What I mean is / I mean that some families can’t afford it.
6. To some extent / Fair enough, you’re right.

Exemple de présentation :

Ce texte dure environ une minute trente à l’oral : ajoute un exemple personnel pour atteindre deux minutes.