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A2
FR + EN

L'opposition soutient une loi pour interdire le retour des Australiens liés au terrorisme

Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Guardian. View source

1. Read both short excerpts

Target language

En Australie, les partis politiques discutent d'une nouvelle règle importante. La Coalition veut empêcher le retour des Australiens liés à des groupes terroristes. Cette idée vient de Pauline Hanson, la chef du parti One Nation. Angus Taylor et Matt Canavan ont dit qu'ils acceptent ce projet de loi. Ils veulent protéger la sécurité du pays et des citoyens.…

English support

In Australia, political parties are discussing an important new rule. The Coalition wants to prevent the return of Australians linked to terrorist groups. This idea comes from Pauline Hanson, the leader of the One Nation party. Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan said that they accept this bill. They want to protect the security of the country and the citizens.…

2. Vocabulary practice

WordMeaningYour own sentence
empêcherto prevent____________________
projet de loibill (proposed law)____________________
citoyenscitizens____________________
surprenantesurprising____________________
interdictionban____________________
bientôtsoon____________________

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.

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