Sujet N° 10. Anglais, 2019

Answer the following questions in full sentence form using your own words (c. 40-60 words per question).1. Why did the journalist experience a culture shock when he first applied to Oxbridge ? (2 pts)2. Why are so few state school students accepted to Oxbridge ? (3 pts)3. What solution does he suggest for overcoming social inequality at Oxbridge ? (3 pts)
For each of the following, find ONE equivalent word or expression in the article. The words are given in the order of the text, but not necessarily in the same verbal form or syntax.1. to try2. simulated3. to start4. weakening5. acerb6. to initiate7. to recruit8. disadvantaged
Write an essay of 300 words (+/- 10%) on the following subject :To what extent does education promote social mobility in today’s world ?(You may refer to different countries, not limited to the English-speaking world.)1. The writer didn’t expect the majority of the applicants to Oxbridge to be from a wealthy, upper-class background. He was surprised by gap between the other aspirants’ training, preparation for the interviews and his comprehensive school’s. He could clearly see the difference in the means available in their private schools. They were used to wearing a professional attire for exams when he wasn’t.2. In state schools the lower funds to prepare students to enter Oxbridge and the quality of the education doesn’t match with the requirements of Oxbridge. What’s more, in comprehensive schools the parents’ culture, instruction and finance can’t guide their offspring to be accepted in Oxbridge…