LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Die FDA erlaubt jetzt E-Zigaretten mit Geschmack
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The New York Times. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Die US-Behörde FDA erlaubt nun vielleicht neue E-Zigaretten mit Geschmack. Der Chef der FDA steht unter großem Druck. In den USA verkaufen viele Geschäfte illegale Produkte aus China. Diese neuen Regeln helfen großen Tabakfirmen. Sie können ihre Waren bald in vielen Läden verkaufen. Viele Leute mögen Vapes mit süßen Aromen wie Früchten.…
The US agency FDA may now allow new flavored e-cigarettes. The head of the FDA is under great pressure. In the USA, many shops sell illegal products from China. These new rules help large tobacco companies. They can sell their goods in many stores soon. Many people like vapes with sweet flavors like fruit.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| erlauben | to allow | ____________________ |
| Druck | pressure | ____________________ |
| Geschäft | shop/store/business | ____________________ |
| Gesundheit | health | ____________________ |
| Regeln | rules | ____________________ |
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.
