Suggestions de correction et barème à l’attention des correcteurs du baccalauréat Série ES-S LV1 ANGLAIS

I. COMPRÉHENSION
NOTE IMPORTANTE AUX CANDIDATS : Les candidats traiteront le sujet sur la copie qui leur sera fournie en respectant l’ordre des questions et en faisant apparaître la numérotation (numéro et lettre repère le cas échéant, ex: 15b - voir en particulier les questions 2, 5, 6, 8 et 9). Ils composeront des phrases complètes chaque fois qu’il leur est demandé de rédiger les réponses. Le nombre de mots indiqué constitue une exigence minimale. En l’absence d’indication, les candidats répondront brièvement à la question posée. Les citations seront limitées aux éléments pertinents et précédées de la mention de la ligne.

1.

On what continent is the story set? Justify your answer by quoting the text. The story is set in Africa. l.12: “here’s our own continent, Africa” l.13-14: “Here is Nigeria … this is where we are.”

2.

Odenigbo and Ugwu are the two main characters. a.What does Ugwu call Odenigbo? Ugwu calls Odenigbo “Sah”. b.How else is Odenigbo referred to in the text? Odenigbo is also referred to as “Master”.

3.

Establish the relationship between Odenigbo and Ugwu. Odenigbo is Ugwu’s employer / boss / master. OR Ugwu is Odenigbo’s employee / servant / houseboy. During the conversation Odenigbo and Ugwu switch from one language to another. Pick out a quotation that proves it. l.11: “Nee anya” l.25: “and then, in English” Focus on the information you can find about Ugwu throughout the text and say whether the following statements are true or false. Justify each answer by quoting the text. a. Ugwu is a very young child. False l.18-19: “Standard two? How long ago?” “Many years now” l.38: “You will be the oldest in class starting in standard three at your age” b.He was born in a wealthy family. False l.21: “My father’s crops failed” l.22-23: “Why didn’t your father find somebody to lend him your school fees?” Accepter aussi l.33 to 35: