LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Bbc. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Graikijoje, Salaminos saloje, kilo dideli gaisrai. Per gaisrus žuvo du žmonės. Ugniagesiai dabar kovoja su ugnimi. Beveik du šimtai žmonių gesina liepsnas. Žmonės palieka savo namus dėl pavojaus. Policija padeda gyventojams saugiai išvykti. Graikijos žiniasklaida praneša apie baisią situaciją.
Big fires started on the Greek island of Salamina. Two people died during the fires. Firefighters are now fighting the fire. Almost two hundred people are extinguishing the flames. People are leaving their homes because of danger. Police are helping residents to leave safely. Greek media reports about the terrible situation.
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| gaisras | fire | ____________________ |
| žūti | to die / to perish | ____________________ |
| ugniagesiai | firefighters | ____________________ |
| pavojus | danger | ____________________ |
| žiniasklaida | media | ____________________ |
| saugiai | safely | ____________________ |
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.
