Compréhension écrite : exemple de devoir sur le thème " "Citoyenneté et mondes virtuels"
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.
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When sixteen-year-old Liam saw pictures of a polluted beach on social media, he decided to share them with his friends. At first, he simply wanted people to become aware of the problem. Within a few days, however, hundreds of students had reposted his message.
The online campaign quickly attracted the attention of a local environmental organisation, which invited Liam and other volunteers to organise a beach clean-up. More than 300 people took part in the event, and several local newspapers reported on the initiative.
Liam was surprised to discover that a simple post could have such an impact. He realised that social media could do more than entertain people: it could also encourage citizens to act together for a common cause.
However, Liam also noticed that some users shared false information about the campaign without checking the facts. Others posted negative comments instead of helping. This experience taught him that digital citizenship means using online platforms responsibly, verifying information before sharing it and respecting other people’s opinions.
Today, Liam continues to use social media to promote environmental projects. He believes that virtual communities can become powerful tools for positive change when people use them wisely.
Adapted from a fictional magazine article.
Questions
A – Compréhension générale (6 points)
1. Choose the correct answer.
The text is mainly about:
a) pollution in large cities
b) the responsible use of social media for civic engagement
c) organising school activities
2. Who is Liam?
Give two pieces of information from the text.
3. What is the main message of the article?
Answer in English.
B – Compréhension détaillée (8 points)
4. Answer
- Problem discovered by Liam ?
- Action taken online ?
- Result of the campaign ?
- Lesson learned ?
5. True or False? Justify your answers with a quotation.
a) Liam created the campaign to become famous.
b) More than 300 people participated in the clean-up.
c) All Internet users behaved responsibly during the campaign.
6. Explain the meaning of the expression: “Digital citizenship.”
Answer in English or French.
C – Interpretation (6 points)
7. According to the text, what are the advantages and dangers of social media?
Write 50 to 70 words.
8. Do you think virtual communities can change society?
Use the document to justify your answer.
Write 60 to 80 words.
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