LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Un artiste chinois condamné à trois ans de prison pour des sculptures de Mao
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The New York Times. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Un artiste chinois célèbre a reçu une peine de trois ans de prison. Gao Zhen a été condamné pour ses sculptures de Mao Zedong. Le tribunal a dit que son art insulte les héros de la Chine. Le procès secret a duré seulement une journée. Gao Zhen est connu pour ses œuvres satiriques avec son frère. Beaucoup de gens pensent que cette décision limite la liberté.…
A famous Chinese artist received a three-year prison sentence. Gao Zhen was convicted for his sculptures of Mao Zedong. The court said that his art insults the heroes of China. The secret trial lasted only one day. Gao Zhen is known for his satirical works with his brother. Many people think that this decision limits freedom.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| condamné | convicted / sentenced | ____________________ |
| procès | trial | ____________________ |
| héros | heroes | ____________________ |
| liberté | freedom | ____________________ |
| sévère | harsh / severe | ____________________ |
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.
