Correction Baccalauréat 2008 LV1 Anglais

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Correction Baccalauréat 2008 LV1 Anglais – filière L

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Compréhension

1) a) It is addressed to Vic and Deepa. Their father is looking at it.

b) Consequently, the narrator’s name is Vic.

2) While they are looking at the postcard, they are fascinated and absorbed.

3) a) “He” refers to Vic’s father.

b) The reason the character keeps the postcard is because it portrays the place he

has always wanted to go to. The city differs from his hometown in that it is full

of things to do. Because of his status in society, it seems to be an unattainable

dream. l.16 “

it was his dearest wish to visit that centre of the universe once in his

lifetime

” He is also convinced that having friends from Europe gives him a higher

social status. l.20 “

proud reminder not only of his yearning but also of his

European friend”

.

4) a) The narrator’s parents first discuss that they disapprove the Bruce’s sending

their kids alone on a long trip due to the fact that this is risky behavior. They also

can’t comprehend how they could afford a trip that was so costly. They chastise

the Bruce’s for taking advantage of the family’s wealth.

b) The father is referring to the historical concept of British colonial supremacy.

If something were to happen to a British citizen, the government would do

anything to protect their citizens. The father realizes that his children are not

considered “

first-class

” citizens; therefore he has a very negative attitude.

5) a) Vic and Deepa terribly miss their friends. They don’t have as much fun as they

used to have with them. They are daydreaming about them and how much fun

their friends must have in London.

b) Their vision of London is exotic. They imagine the city as a big theme park.