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Interaction orale : débat et discussion
Maîtriser les stratégies de la prise de parole, du débat et de l'argumentation orale en anglais (programme de 1re LVA)
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Cette activité de compréhension sur « Interaction orale : débat et discussion » en première entraîne à lire, analyser et répondre à des questions en anglais (LVA). Elle suit le programme officiel de première. Au programme : Qu'est-ce que l'interaction orale en LVA ?, Prendre et gérer la parole, Exprimer et défendre un point de vue, La concession et la nuance. Lis le document, réponds puis vérifie immédiatement tes réponses pour progresser. Un bon moyen de travailler la méthode, d'enrichir son vocabulaire et de préparer les contrôles. Ressource gratuite proposée par un professeur particulier à Marseille pour réussir en anglais (LVA) en première.
1Lis cet extrait de débat scolaire en anglais, puis réponds aux questions.
Moderator: Our first speaker, Jamie, will now present the case in favour of banning fast food advertising targeting children under the age of thirteen.
Jamie: Thank you. I firmly believe that such advertising should be banned, and here is why. First, children lack the critical thinking skills to distinguish between commercial persuasion and genuine advice. A colourful cartoon character promoting sugary cereals exploits their vulnerability. Evidence from the World Health Organisation indicates that countries which have implemented strict restrictions — such as Sweden and Norway — have seen measurable improvements in childhood nutrition. Granted, the food industry argues that parents bear responsibility for their children's diet. That may well be true, but it does not excuse deliberately targeting an audience that cannot critically evaluate what it sees. Therefore, legislation is necessary where parental guidance alone has proven insufficient.
Moderator: Thank you, Jamie. The opposing speaker, Alex, will now respond.
Alex: I respect Jamie's concern, but I'd challenge the view that advertising is the primary driver of childhood obesity. The evidence is, at best, mixed. Moreover, a blanket ban raises serious questions about freedom of speech and economic impact on businesses. What is needed is not prohibition, but better media literacy education in schools — equipping children with the tools to think critically about advertising from an early age.
Jamie: Thank you. I firmly believe that such advertising should be banned, and here is why. First, children lack the critical thinking skills to distinguish between commercial persuasion and genuine advice. A colourful cartoon character promoting sugary cereals exploits their vulnerability. Evidence from the World Health Organisation indicates that countries which have implemented strict restrictions — such as Sweden and Norway — have seen measurable improvements in childhood nutrition. Granted, the food industry argues that parents bear responsibility for their children's diet. That may well be true, but it does not excuse deliberately targeting an audience that cannot critically evaluate what it sees. Therefore, legislation is necessary where parental guidance alone has proven insufficient.
Moderator: Thank you, Jamie. The opposing speaker, Alex, will now respond.
Alex: I respect Jamie's concern, but I'd challenge the view that advertising is the primary driver of childhood obesity. The evidence is, at best, mixed. Moreover, a blanket ban raises serious questions about freedom of speech and economic impact on businesses. What is needed is not prohibition, but better media literacy education in schools — equipping children with the tools to think critically about advertising from an early age.
2Questions
Q1 What is Jamie's main thesis (thèse principale) ?
Q2 Which two countries does Jamie mention as examples of successful advertising restrictions?
Q3 What concession does Jamie make regarding parents?
Jamie acknowledges that parents do bear responsibility for their children's diet ('Granted, the food industry argues that parents bear responsibility'), but argues this does not excuse deliberately targeting vulnerable children with advertising. This is a classic concession structure: Granted… but…Q4 Identify the discourse marker Alex uses to add a second argument.
Q5 What alternative solution does Alex propose instead of a ban?
Alex suggests teaching children to think critically about advertising through media literacy education, rather than banning advertising outright.Q6 Analyse la stratégie argumentative d'Alex : quel type de réfutation utilise-t-il et en quoi est-elle efficace ?
Alex uses two main strategies: first, he challenges the evidence ('the evidence is, at best, mixed') — casting doubt on the causal link between advertising and obesity; second, he broadens the debate by raising freedom of speech concerns. He then offers a constructive alternative (media literacy), which is more persuasive than simple opposition. This is effective because it both undermines Jamie's evidence and proposes a positive solution.Voir le corrigé
- fast food advertising targeting children should be banned
- Sweden and Norway
- Réponse libre — exemple : Jamie acknowledges that parents do bear responsibility for their children's diet ('Granted, the food industry argues that parents bear responsibility'), but argues this does not excuse deliberately targeting vulnerable children with advertising. This is a classic concession structure: Granted… but…
- moreover
- media literacy education — Alex suggests teaching children to think critically about advertising through media literacy education, rather than banning advertising outright.
- Réponse libre — exemple : Alex uses two main strategies: first, he challenges the evidence ('the evidence is, at best, mixed') — casting doubt on the causal link between advertising and obesity; second, he broadens the debate by raising freedom of speech concerns. He then offers a constructive alternative (media literacy), which is more persuasive than simple opposition. This is effective because it both undermines Jamie's evidence and proposes a positive solution.
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