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B2 Level B2 · TEF Canada Reading: A1 to C2

B2 · Press articles: details and structure

Read news and society articles, understand their structure and answer precise questions on details.

14 min · 8 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Find a precise detail quickly
  • Understand the role of each paragraph
  • Recognise causes, consequences and solutions
QuizSorting

Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Detail questions: scan for the key word, then read its sentence carefully.
  • 2Press articles: fact → cause → consequence → solution or nuance.
  • 3“Toutefois / cependant” introduce the nuance: often the target of a question.
  • 4Opinion changes: “d’abord inquiets, … maintenant…”.

Key vocabulary

la pénurieshortage
la main-d’œuvreworkforce
la borne de rechargecharging station
freinerto slow down
bondirto jump (figures)