LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Republican Ryan Zinke to step down as US congressman
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Guardian. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Ryan Zinke wordt nicht langer amerikaanse congreslid. Montana stemmen nu voor Republikein. Zinke was secretaar van Binnenlandse Zaken.
Ryan Zinke had gezondheidsproblemen. Democraten proberen zetel.
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| gezondheidsproblemen | sağlık sorunları | ____________________ |
| congreslid | kongre üyesi | ____________________ |
| Democraten | Demokrat Partisi | ____________________ |
| Binnenlandse Zaken | İçişleri | ____________________ |
| stemmen | oylar vermek | ____________________ |
3. Comprehension and reflection
1. Write one sentence that summarizes the main event or idea.
2. Which detail best supports your summary? Quote only a short phrase.
3. What can you infer from the excerpt that is not stated directly?
Teacher / self-study answer guidance
Accept answers that accurately identify the central idea, use a short supporting detail, and explain a reasonable inference. Wording may vary. Check the full interactive lesson and original source when context is unclear; this bounded excerpt is practice material, not a complete news report.
