American English : exercices de lexique B2

8 exercices de niveau B2 (Compétences Lexicales) sur « American English », avec corrigés. Faites chaque activité et vérifiez tout de suite. Gratuit, sans compte.

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Avant de commencer. 8 exercices · 1 avec audio. Remplissez chaque blanc, puis vérifiez vos réponses.

Exercice 1. Write the American English equivalents of the words in bold.

8 blancs

1
Why don’t you borrow my mobile to call your mum?
2
I’ll have to buy a new pair of trainers soon; these are almost worn out.
3
Don’t forget to take a torch when we go camping; it’ll be dark at night.
4
Taking the motorway will make our journey quicker.
5
Would you like a biscuit with your tea?
6
If everyone’s finished, I’ll ask the waiter for the bill
7
Her dog’s very well trained and always walks on the pavement
8
I’m too tired to walk up the stairs; let’s take the lift

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Exercice 2. Complete the text with American English words. The first letters are giving.

7 blancs

This year, my parents decided not to go away in the summer, but to wait until the 1) F to go on 2) v for a few days. They’d always wanted to have a city break, so they looked online for somewhere to stay and found accommodation near the center of Manhattan. The 3) a they rented was quite small, but the bedrooms were big and there was plenty of space in the 4) c for their clothes. There was also a small 5) y where they could eat breakfast outside. Of course the 6) t in New York is great for getting around; they could walk to most of the sights or take the 7) s for longer journeys across town.

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Exercice 3. Choose the American English spellings.

1
In some US states, you only need to be fourteen to hold a driver’s licence / license.
2
In the neighbourhood / neighborhood of Beverly Hills, many homes are worth over $10 million.
3
The world’s first commercial flight took place in 1914; the airplane / aeroplane flew for 23 minutes.
4
New York’s oldest theater / theatre is the Lyceum, which opened in 1903.
5
The colors / colours of the US flag are the same as Australia’s and the UK’s
6
The international Erasmus organization / organisation has already helped over three million students study in different countries.

Exercice 4. Listen to the different words being pronounced. Write A (American) or B (British).

Audio · 7 blancs

Audio

1
advertisement
2
brochure
3
garage
4
tomato
5
vitamins
6
yoghurt
7
zebra

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Exercice 5. Rewrite the American English sentences in British English using the correct vocabulary and spelling. Use a dictionary to help you.

6 blancs

1
It’s an offense to smoke on the subway.
2
I bought this awesome purse for my friend’s birthday.
3
It seems tonight’s movie has been canceled.
4
Can you get me a liter of water from the faucet, please?
5
There’s a strange odor from the car – I hope the gas isn’t leaking.
6
Sorry, I hadn’t realized you were waiting in the line.

Extra exercises

Exercice 6. Replaced the underlined American English words with British English words.

8 blancs

1
Could we have the check, please?
2
Oh no! I can’t find my cellphone
3
An apple is better for you than a bag of chips
4
Would you like a cookie?
5
Shall we go by bus or take the subway?
6
Have you got a flashlight? There’s no electricity.
7
There’s been an accident on the highway
8
Did you get any gas before we left?

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Exercice 7. Complete the sentences with compound adjectives formed using the words in brackets.

4 blancs

1
I love listening to my uncle. He’s got a very rich voice and a laugh. (throat)
2
My neighbour’s high forehead and eyes mean he has a rather memorable face. (yet)
3
Your grandmother is absolutely tiny! She must be very . (bone)
4
There must be a rock concert tonight. There are hundreds of men queuing outside the venue. (hair)

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Exercice 8. Complete the dialogues with the phrases below.