a. Search in the text for the equivalents for the following words.

1) divertissement (n.) :

2) banal (adj.) :

3) parier (n.) :

4) la nôtre (exp.) :

b. Which word is repeated twice in the first sentence? Why?

a. Justify by quoting the text.

1) The author promotes the benefits of watching reality TV shows.

True

False

2) The author loves watching Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

True

False

3) Ray Bradbury warned his readers against the dangers of escapist TV in his novel Fahrenheit 451.

True

False

b. Why do people watch this kind of TV show?

a. Search in the text for the equivalents for the following words.

1) impliquer, concerner (v.) :

2) réputation (ici) (n.) :

3) classement :

4) au-delà (prep.) :

b. Which word is repeated twice in the text? Why?

a. Justify by quoting the text.

1) The author thinks that the social rating system is a good thing.

True

False

2) Nosedive could never happen in real life.

True

False

b. “Other factors involved that go beyond paying bills on time”. Explain what the author means. What could be the consequences on people's lives?

a. Search in the text for the equivalents of the following words.

1) difficile (adj.) :

2) ancrer (v.) :

3) menace (n.) :

4) préjugé (n.) :

5) tester (v.) :

6) manquer (v.) :

a. List the three possible consequences of the use of predictive crime mapping.

b. How does this technology work?

c. Is it efficient?