LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Driver denies causing mum and daughter's deaths
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Bbc. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Un homme dit qu'il n'est pas coupable de la mort de deux personnes. L'accident est arrivé à Leeds en janvier deux mille vingt-trois. Les victimes étaient une mère et sa petite fille. Jasskamal Riyat, trente-sept ans, a comparu devant le tribunal. On l'accuse de conduite dangereuse ayant causé la mort. Une autre personne est aussi accusée dans cette affaire.…
A man says he is not guilty of the death of two people. The accident happened in Leeds in January two thousand twenty-three. The victims were a mother and her little daughter. Jasskamal Riyat, thirty-seven years old, appeared before the court. He is accused of dangerous driving having caused death. Another person is also accused in this case.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| coupable | guilty | ____________________ |
| conduite | driving | ____________________ |
| tribunal | court | ____________________ |
| nié | denied | ____________________ |
| procès | trial | ____________________ |
| affaire | case | ____________________ |
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.
