LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Les salaires n'augmentent plus aussi vite que l'inflation
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The New York Times. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Les salaires des travailleurs augmentent moins vite que les prix. Ce problème est arrivé en 2021 et 2022. Une nouvelle étude montre que la situation recommence aujourd'hui. L'inflation est très haute dans de nombreux pays. Les travailleurs ne peuvent pas acheter autant de choses qu'avant. Les entreprises gagnent de l'argent, mais ne partagent pas tout.…
Workers' wages are increasing more slowly than prices. This problem happened in 2021 and 2022. A new study shows that the situation is starting again today. Inflation is very high in many countries. Workers cannot buy as many things as before. Companies are earning money, but do not share everything. Many people are worried about their financial future.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| salaires | wages | ____________________ |
| augmenter | to increase | ____________________ |
| étude | study | ____________________ |
| inquiètes | worried | ____________________ |
| tendance | trend | ____________________ |
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.
