ANGLAIS TSEco-TSS (BAC 2017)

BACCALAUREAT  MALIEN-SESSION DE JUIN 2017

 Séries : TSS- TSEco          EPREUVE : ANGLAIS (LV1)         DUREE : 2H         Coef : 2

 TEXT:        THE HISTORY OF MASS MEDIA

      The history of mass media can be traced back to the days when dramas were performed in various ancient cultures. This was the first time when a form of media was “broadcast” to a wider audience. The first dated printed book known is the’’Diamond Sutra’’, printed in china in 868 AD,   although it is clear that books were printed earlier.

      The term “mass media” was coined with creation of print media, which is notable for being the first example of mass media, as we use the term today. This form of media started in Europe in the middle Ages.

      The first high-circulation newspapers arose in London in the early 1800s, such as the Times, and were made possible by the invention of high-speed rotary steam printing presses, and railroads which allowed large-scale distribution over wide geographical areas. The increase in circulation, however, led to a decline in feedback and interactivity from the readership, making newspapers a more one –way medium

         The phrase “the media” began to be used in the 1920s. The notion of “mass media” was generally restricted to print media up until the post –Second World War, when radio, television and video were introduced. The audio-visual facilities became very popular, because they provided both information and entertainment, because the color and sound engaged the viewers/listeners and because it was easier for the general public to passively watch TV or listen to the radio than to actively read. In recent times, the internet has become the latest and most popular mass medium. Information has become readily available through websites, and easily accessible through search engines. One can do many activities at the same time, such as playing games, listening to music, and social networking, irrespective of location.

QUESTIONS

            I.COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:

A. Multiple choice questions.Whrite the complete sentence containing the best answer.

1. The first high-circulation newspapers developed in …..

a. China        b. England    c.Europe    d. America

2. The first high –circulation newspapers were published in ……

a. The Middle Age    b. the end of the 1800s C.the beginning of 1800s d. the middle of the 1800s

B.True/false questions. Copy down the true sentences and correct the false ones.

1. The origin of mass media is linked to dramas in ancient cultures.

2. No other book was printed before the Diamond sutra.

3. Means of transport have no use in the distribution of mass media.

4. Audio-visual facilities provided only entertainment.

C.Answer the following questions basing on the test

   1. What is the Diamond sutra?

  2. When did people begin to consider radio, television and video as mass media?

II   Language

A. Fill in each blank whit one of the following items.

Broadcasts information newspaper printing drama

1. A…….is a publication containing news and ……….

2. That radio station…..good educational programs.

3. Johannes Gutenberg invented the ……press.

B. Turn the following sentences into passive.

1. True rapid growth of internet has decentralized communication.

2. The   newspaper will publish my article.

 C.   Fanta is 13.She is a pupil? But her father wants her to leave school and get married. Complete

This dialogue between fanta and her father.

Father: You ……………to his man or I’ll chase you and your mother from my house.

Fanta: I………………..my studies and become an engineer.

Father: No way! It is ………………for you to quit school. You ……….take care of your husband and children.

Fanta: O my God.

D. Translate into French.

From «In recent times “……… to ………” through search engines”

E. translate into English

Les mass media sont devenus un élément indispensable à la vie de l’homme du 21^ème siècle. Les parents ne doivent pas permettre à leurs enfants de passer trop de temps à regarder la télé.

II.COMPOSITION Choose only topic.

1. In a ten line eassay tell why people in general prefer audio-visual media to printing media.

2.Oumar  Camara, TLL, lycée de kokofata wants to become a journalist after his  studies.He sends Bily Cissé, his former teacher, a letter to ask for advice.write oumar’s letter with the appropriate layout.