LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Six Years in Provence: An Ancient Castle and a Feud Over a Troublesome Bridge
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The New York Times. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
En Provence, un petit village a un gros problème avec un pont. Le maire d'Entrechaux a décidé de fermer une route importante. Cette route passe près d'un vieux château magnifique. Les propriétaires du château sont en colère contre cette décision. Le maire dit que le pont est dangereux pour les voitures.…
In Provence, a small village has a big problem with a bridge. The mayor of Entrechaux decided to close an important road. This road passes near a magnificent old castle. The owners of the castle are angry about this decision. The mayor says that the bridge is dangerous for cars. But the residents think that it is a personal feud.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| maire | mayor | ____________________ |
| château | castle | ____________________ |
| en colère | angry | ____________________ |
| autrefois | formerly / in the past | ____________________ |
| facilement | easily | ____________________ |
| habitants | residents / inhabitants | ____________________ |
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.
