Le 14-04-2010

DEVOIR D’ANGLAIS

I- Explain the underlined words in English in your own words :

1: to be dependent on something (for support)

2: a trend is something that many people do at a given time

3: be against someone and have the same common goal

4: to forbid something

5: the way to determine how much knowledge has been acquired (exams)

6: what is taught, at school or at university

7: to stop working towards the end of one’s life

8: something that is compulsory must be done, it’s obligatory

9: it means that something shows even if it hosn’t been clearly stated or (give information to an enemy)

10: make something a priority

II- Answer the following questions in your own words:

1: What do UK teenagers do today for assessment?

British teenagers get specialized text books designed exclusively to help them pass exams, such as a levels or GCSES, instead of using other sources of information.

2: what is John Dunford’s opinion on the matter?

John Dunford believes that by doing so, pupils get better grades thus in crazing their school performance in league tables. Whilst ranking better, pupils lack thorough understanding.

3: What is the problem of a celebrity-dominated society?

In such a society, people, especially teenagers, may be fooled into thinking that to succeed in life. (At least on a financial Level), little effort is required. Anyone can rise to fame overnight; and fall into oblivion just as quickly.

4: what is the opinion of the panel of Government advisors?

The paned is against providing pupils with such text books. They also denounce the increasing number of exam boards churning out their own textbooks, this creating an alleged “conflict of interest”.

5: why do schools have to “teach to the text”?

They are pushed to “teach to the text” because of the pressure they are under. They must hit government targets as well as secure a good position in league tables.

6: Explain the