Innovations et progrès

Technologies, sciences et société : comprendre et débattre des enjeux du progrès en anglais (programme de 2nde LVA)

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Cette activité de compréhension sur « Innovations et progrès » en seconde entraîne à lire, analyser et répondre à des questions en anglais (LVA). Elle suit le programme officiel de seconde. Au programme : Le vocabulaire des innovations et technologies, Exprimer le changement et l'évolution, Les structures pour argumenter et débattre, Les temps pour situer les découvertes dans le temps. 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 seconde.

1Read the article below, then answer the questions.

The Rise of Green Technology

From a British science magazine, 2024

Over the past decade, green technology has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Solar panels, once considered too expensive for ordinary households, are now found on rooftops across Europe and North America. The cost of producing solar energy has dropped by nearly 90% since 2010, making it one of the cheapest forms of electricity in history.

Wind power has seen similar growth. In the United Kingdom, wind turbines now generate enough electricity to power millions of homes. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular: global sales topped ten million units in 2023 for the first time ever.

However, challenges remain. The production of batteries for electric cars requires rare minerals such as lithium and cobalt, which are often mined in developing countries under difficult conditions. Critics argue that without fair regulation, the green revolution could simply shift environmental damage from one part of the world to another.

Despite these concerns, most experts agree that green technology is essential if humanity is to meet its climate goals. As renewable energy becomes cheaper and more efficient, the transition to a low-carbon economy seems not only possible, but inevitable.

2Questions

Q1 What has happened to the cost of solar energy since 2010?

Q2 Which country is mentioned as a major producer of wind energy?

Q3 How many electric vehicles were sold globally in 2023?

Q4 What problem do critics raise about the production of electric car batteries?

Q5 Find two adjectives used in the text to describe renewable energy at the end of the article.

Q6 In your own words, explain why the author considers the shift to green energy 'inevitable'. Do you agree? (Answer in English, 3-4 sentences.)

Voir le corrigé

it has dropped by 90%
the united kingdom
ten million
Réponse libre — exemple : Critics argue that mining the rare minerals needed for batteries (like lithium and cobalt) often takes place in developing countries under poor conditions. This means the green revolution could simply move environmental damage elsewhere rather than solving the problem.
cheaper and more efficient
Réponse libre — exemple : The author believes the shift is inevitable because renewable energy is becoming continuously cheaper and more efficient, making it the logical choice for governments and businesses. As climate goals become more urgent, there is little alternative to clean energy. I agree because the evidence from solar and wind power shows that the technology is already competitive with fossil fuels.

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