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As fake news takes over Facebook feeds, many are taking satire as fact

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Digiview est une application en ligne proposée par La Digitale qui permet de visionner sans distraction et de découper des vidéos YouTube.

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My English Teacher - Les tutos de Mme AUDISIO

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Méthodologie B2 - Comment rédiger un ARTICLE en anglais - expression écrite BAC ANGLAIS

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Méthodologie B2 - Comment rédiger un ARTICLE en anglais - expression écrite BAC ANGLAIS

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EXPRIMER LA COORDINATION:

In fact : en fait

Besides : d’ailleurs

Furthermore : de plus

Indeed : en effet

Consequently : par conséquent

Nevertheless : néanmoins

Despite the fact that : malgré le fait que

At first sight … on second thoughts … : à première vue …, en y repensant …

In any case : dans tous les cas, de toute façon

In most cases : dans la plupart des cas

Then : puis

To some extent : dans une certaine mesure

As far as … is concerned : en ce qui concerne …

From a … point of view : du point de vue de …

EXPRIMER L’ADDITION :

As well as : aussi bien que

Not only … but also : non seulement … mais aussi

Moreover : de plus

By the way : au fait

In other words  : en d’autres termes

On tope of that : de plus

In this respect : à cet égard

EXPRIMER L’OPPOSITION :

Instead of : à la place de

Nevertheless : néanmoins

Otherwise : dans le cas contraire

Else : sinon

Whereas : tandis que

Unlike : à la différence de

Yet : pourtant

However : cependant, toutefois

As tough = as if  : comme si

In comparison : en comparaison

On the contrary : au contraire

EXPRIMER LA CONDITION :

Provided : à condition que

Unless : à moins que

As long as : du moment que, à condition que

In case : au cas où

Supposing : à supposer que

Thanks to :  grâce à

Due to : dû au fait que

Given that : étant donné que

DONNER DES EXEMPLES :

For example = For instance : par exemple

This includes : il s’agit notamment

Such as : tel(les) que

Namely : à savoir

Above all : par-dessus tout

as exemplified by = as testified by : comme en témoignent …

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Amber has created her own business. Read the story about Amber and then decide the order in which events happened. This activity helps you practise your reading, grammar and the language used for writing a narrative, including the use of the past perfect.

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Learn English with our free online listening, grammar, vocabulary and reading activities. Practise your English and get ready for your Cambridge English exam.

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A 1 ...... when we heard that a special guest was going to speak to the school at the summer prize-giving ceremony. I don't know who started the rumour, but people started to say that this guest was going to be the actor Matt Damon. Of course, this was very exciting news!

B 2 ...... , nearly everybody in the school had heard the rumour. What is amazing is that nearly everybody thought it was true! People started to plan what they were going to do when they saw Matt Damon. Some wanted autographs; others wanted to take selfies. One student even set up a live stream on the internet!

C 3 ...... , the atmosphere in the school was electric. As we waited in the school hall, we whispered excitedly. Then the doors opened and the head teacher walked in with the special guest: the local police commander. We were stunned - and extremely disappointed! We listened while he gave a speech, but when the head teacher asked for questions at the end, nobody said a word. The only question we had in our minds was: where's Matt?

D 4 ...... , I feel quite sorry for the police commander. He didn't know that we were hoping for Matt Damon, but he probably sensed our disappointment. I still don't know who started the rumour, but I sometimes wonder if they feel bad about it.

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English Writing Exercises for B2 - A story

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A 1 ...... when we heard that a special guest was going to speak to the school at the summer prize-giving ceremony. I don't know who started the rumour, but people started to say that this guest was going to be the actor Matt Damon. Of course, this was very exciting news!

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It is said that due to academic pressures, many older students in Britain do not have the time in their school schedules for more than two hours of PE a week. Surely this is not enough for young people to maintain healthy lifestyle?

Obviously, students see studying for exams as their overriding priority, as it is vital for good grades and future careers. However, it is simply not healthy for students to spend all their time at their desks. Interestingly, research has shown that regular exercise boosts concentration, reduces stress and aids restful sleep. Consequently, it would appear that exercise is highly important when it comes to successful studying. Therefore, if the school is unable to include enough exercise in students' school timetables, the students should take responsibility for it themselves.

Naturally, I think there are other ways for students to ensure they get enough exercise, for example by walking or cycling to school. Moreover, after-school clubs offer various types of exercise. So too do local leisure centres. It is merely a question of having the will power to organise exercise and stick to it. Once students feel the benefit of regular exercise, it is easier for them to maintain it.

Personally, I think it is extremely important that young people realise that continuing exercise during periods of intense study can help them achieve higher grades. So, let's make a move today!

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English Writing Exercises for B2 - An article

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It is said that due to academic pressures, many older students in Britain do not have the time in their school schedules for more than two hours of PE a week. Surely this is not enough for young people to maintain healthy lifestyle?

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Look at the magazine article and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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How to write an article in three simple steps

You’ve got the question in front of you, so now it’s time to start writing your article, right?

Wrong! If you do that, you’ve missed an essential stage: planning.

You can compare writing an article to preparing your favourite meal. No good tortilla de patatas was ever made without carefully preparing the ingredients first. It’s exactly the same with your writing – only, you’ll need fewer onions. Time management is also important. You only have about 40 minutes total so you need to plan your time carefully.

Here’s how to do it:

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Step 1: Make a plan (10 minutes)

Think about the question

Really focus on the question. Decide who your role model is. Is he or she a sporting hero you really admire? Or someone closer to home? It could be a family member that you look up to or a person in the community who’s done something amazing. Think about why they inspire you and make some notes on your ideas.

Think about the tone

Consider the best blogs you read on the internet. Are they relaxed and friendly? Or do they sound like boring school essays? The truth is most articles are quite conversational. They are somewhere between semi-formal and informal. They are often informative, whilst entertaining and engaging the reader. You can also try to add some humour in too!

Think about the structure

Structuring your article is key and there’s normally more than one way to do it. Decide which structure makes sense for the question. Try to keep it logical and include different ideas in different paragraphs.

Here’s an example structure:

Paragraph 1 Introduction Start with a catchy opening line to hook the readers. Then introduce your role model.

Paragraph 2 – Describe what makes them special Giving examples and developing your answer.

Paragraph 3 – Why you chose them as your role model This should be like a conclusion and give the reader a lasting comment or a question to think about.

Note: For many articles four paragraphs will be more appropriate – it depends on the question you are given.

Linkers are a fantastic way to organise your ideas. Experiment with some of these in your next article:

For a start…

Not to mention…

On top of that…

So…

*Remember, you don’t need headings or titles in the article it should read as one continuous piece of work.

Think about vocabulary

Brainstorming vocabulary is a great way to get your ideas flowing. What are some great words related to the topic? List some adjectives for being a good role model. Pick out some verbs related to motivation or any good nouns or collocations you think would work. Throw some phrasal verbs and idioms in there too!

Here’s an example for the question above:

Think about ways to personalise your writing

Articles tend to have a personal touch. You can be a lot more familiar with the reader addressing them personally with pronouns like ‘you’ and ‘I’. Give your own opinion and also use contractions. Here are some more ways to sound personal:

Have you ever wondered…?

I’m sure you can imagine…

Can you believe…?

I will never forget…

There’s nothing more amazing than…

If you ask me…

Step Two: Write it (25 minutes)

An interesting introduction is the key to a first-rate article. You want to capture your audience’s attention whilst making it clear what it’s going to be about. Start with an opening line that sets the tone of the topic. Try to catch the attention from the first word. Here’s an example:

Firefighters and superheroes are obvious role models. But sometimes the person that inspires us the most is so much closer to home. I have never had a favourite singer or sports star but my father has always been an important inspiration for me.

Next, think about the original question. What makes your role model special? Remember to keep it interesting and include some personal feelings. Use exclamation marks like this:

One of the things that makes my father so special is that he always does everything for his family, and he’s an excellent listener too. Whenever we have a problem he’s always there for us. Not to mention the fact that he’s also really fun-loving! If there’s a party, my dad is the first person on the dancefloor.

But only include one or two exclamation marks in the article or they’ll lose their impact.

Finally you want to tackle the last question. Why did you choose him as your role model? A great technique here would be to address your reader personally and even include a rhetorical question at the end. This gives them something to think about. A little bit like this:

I think my father is the best role model because he is the most hardworking person I know. He has a really difficult job as a doctor and is always saving lives. That’s so inspiring for me!

I really look up to him and he really pushes me to be the best I can be. Wouldn’t you want a role model like my dad?

Step Three: Check it (5 minutes)

Everything has come together and you’ve got your final article. Now you can sit back, relax and put your feet up until the examiner says stop. Wait, not quite!

You’re missing the last important step. Always check your writing. You’d hate for all your hard work to be wasted at the last moment. Here are some things to check for.

You included everything in the question

You’ve used a variety of sentence lengths

The spelling is correct

It’s personal and engaging

You haven’t repeated the same vocabulary too often

It’s not too formal

What are the examiners looking out for?

To get the very best results, you need to know what the examiners are looking out for when they are marking your writing.

These are the four most important things to consider:

Ask yourself these questions when checking your work and make any necessary changes before the time is up!

Any other advice for writing an article?

Read, read, read. Go online and search for blogs in English that interest you. If you love sports, look at the sports news. If you prefer fashion, find fashion articles. Whatever it is read real examples for real inspiration!

If you’re still not confident about writing in English, or you want some help preparing for the B2 First exam, take a look at our exam courses.

You can also check out our articles on how to write an Essay or a Review in the Cambridge B2 First.

Good luck!

Glossary for Language Learners

Find the following words in the article and then write down any new ones you didn’t know.

Nightmare (n):: a bad dream.

Rhetorical question (n): a question that doesn’t need to be answered, for dramatic effect.

Time management (n): the way to use your time effectively.

Look up to somebody (pv) : to admire someone.

Humour (n): something amusing or funny.

To hook (v): to attract and captivate your attention.

To flow (v): to move steadily and constantly.

First-rate (adj): excellent, top quality, well made or done.

An exclamation mark (n): this punctuation symbol: !.

To tackle (v): dealing with a challenge or something difficult.

To put your feet up (exp): to rest and relax.

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Social media giants to face multimillion-dollar fines for spreading fake news

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Tech companies would face a maximum penalty of 5 per cent of global turnover if they breached rules proposed by the Albanese government aimed at stopping the spread of disinformation.

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Made-up stories are taking over the internet. Are tech companies doing enough to stop the spread?

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Oct 30th, 1938, Orson Welles scares a nation! The War of the Worlds Panic Broadcast - KID HISTORY