Entraînements à la Compréhension écrite

Exercice I
Lis soigneusement le texte p.54
Indique le numéro du paragraphe (1, 2, 3 ou 4) correspondant à chacune des affirmations ci-dessous,

Indique ensuite le nom du festival ou de la ville concerné.

a. This festival lasts three days.

Paragraph: 4 Name: Birmingham Caribbean Festival

b. This festival concerns people from Ireland.

Paragraph: 3 Name: Birmingham’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

c. This festival happens not every year, but every two years.

Paragraph: 4 Name: Birmingham Caribbean Festival

d. This city offers a lot of diversity.

Paragraph: 1 Name: Birmingham

e. This festival concerns the culture of Pakistan, India and other countries in South Asia.

Paragraph: 2 Name: Asian Music Festival (Mela)

Exercice II
Lis soigneusement le texte p.55
Repère les mots commençant par une majuscule, puis complète le tableau :

Cities and neighbourhoods Regions and countries Languages Nationalities

- Birmingham - Baltistan - Hindi - Pakistani

- Balti Triangle - Pakistan - Punjabi
- South East Birmingham - India
- Western
Lis de nouveau le texte page 55 et réponds aux questions :

a. What is "balti"?

Balti is a type of curry served in a wok, it is the most famous dish in Birmingham.

b. Why is the term "balti" a mystery?

The term « balti » is a bit of mistery as there is not only a place called ‘Baltistan’ but it also means ‘bucket’ in

Hindi and Punjabi.

c. When did it appear in Birmingham?

It is appear in the Balti Triangle area of South East Birmingham around 1975.

d. Who invented it?

The local Pakistani community was invented the « Balti ».

e. What is special or different about the Birmingham balti?

The Birmingham balti was adapted to Wastern tastes and needs.