Compréhension écrite : exemple de devoir proposé lors du contrôle continu sur le thème "Art et pouvoir"
L’axe Art and Power (Art et pouvoir) est l’un des grands thèmes du programme d’anglais en Première. Retrouvez un exercice de compréhension écrite accompagné de questions, de conseils méthodologiques et d’éléments de correction pour vous entraîner au contrôle continu et progresser en anglais.
Document support : A Mural That Changed the Neighbourhood
When the old factory closed, the walls surrounding the building became covered with graffiti. Some local residents believed the paintings made the neighbourhood look untidy, while others saw them as a form of artistic expression.
Everything changed when a young street artist named Daniel received permission from the city council to paint a large mural on one of the walls. Instead of creating a simple decoration, he chose to represent the history of the neighbourhood through colourful portraits of workers, families and local children.
As the mural grew larger, more and more people stopped to watch. Schools organised visits, newspapers published articles about the project and local businesses offered financial support. The mural soon became a symbol of community pride.
However, not everyone approved. Some politicians argued that public art should avoid political messages. Daniel replied that art has always reflected society and that artists should be free to express ideas, ask questions and encourage debate.
Today, thousands of visitors come every year to admire the mural. More importantly, local residents say it has transformed not only a wall but also the way people see their neighbourhood and its history.
Adapted from a fictional magazine article.
Questions
Partie A – Compréhension générale (6 points)
1. Choose the correct answer.
The article is mainly about:
a) the history of an old factory
b) how a work of art influenced a community
c) tourism in a large city
2. Identify the main character and explain his role.
Answer in English.
3. What is the author’s main message?
Answer in one or two sentences.
Partie B – Compréhension détaillée (8 points)
4. Answer :
- Place where the mural was painted ?
- Subjects represented in the mural ?
- Positive reactions ?
- Negative reactions ?
5. True or False? Justify your answers with a quotation.
a) Everyone agreed that the mural was a good idea.
b) Schools became interested in the project.
c) Daniel believes that artists should not express political ideas.
6. Explain the meaning of the sentence:
“Art has always reflected society.”
Answer in English or French.
Partie C – Interpretation (6 points)
7. Why can public art become a source of debate?
Write 50 to 70 words.
8. According to the text, how can art influence society?
Write 60 to 80 words.
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