Exercices de Anglais : Espace privé et espace public

Complete the following sentences using the correct terms related to the theme 'Private and Public Space'. Choose from these words: privacy, publicity, intimacy, common area, surveillance.

1. In many modern cities, the use of CCTV cameras for $24/7$ ________ has become a major debate regarding personal freedom.
2. People often seek to protect their digital ________ when using social media platforms.
3. The park behind the school is considered a ________, accessible to all residents.
4. Unlike his professional life, he prefers to keep his personal life strictly hidden to maintain his ________.
5. The excessive amount of ________ in the city center makes it hard for individuals to find a quiet place to escape the public eye.

In the context of the theme 'Espace privé et espace public', write a short paragraph (approximately $80$ to $100$ words) discussing the impact of social media on our perception of privacy. Use at least three specific vocabulary terms related to the theme and incorporate one conditional structure to express a hypothetical situation (e.g., 'If people shared less, they would feel...').

Read the following prompt and write a well-structured argumentative essay (approx. 250 words). Prompt: 'To what extent does the rise of social media and surveillance technology blur the boundaries between an individual's private life and the public sphere? In your analysis, use specific arguments concerning data privacy, the concept of the $Panopticon$ (as described by Bentham/Foucault), and the right to be forgotten. Ensure your vocabulary includes high-level transitions and modals of deduction. Your thesis statement must be clearly identified.'