LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
How deadly flash floods unfolded in Nepal and Tibet – The Latest
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Guardian. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Kraftig flom har rammet Nepal og Tibet denne uken. Hundrevis av mennesker er savnet eller døde etter katastrofen. Flommen begynte på onsdag etter mye regn. Mange landsbyer er helt ødelagt av vannet. Noen av disse stedene er populære for turister og pilegrimer. Redningsmannskaper jobber hardt for å finne overlevende. Veier og broer er også borte mange steder.…
Heavy flooding has hit Nepal and Tibet this week. Hundreds of people are missing or dead after the catastrophe. The flood began on Wednesday after a lot of rain. Many villages are completely destroyed by the water. Some of these places are popular for tourists and pilgrims. Rescue crews are working hard to find survivors.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| flom | flood | ____________________ |
| savnet | missing | ____________________ |
| ødelagt | destroyed/broken | ____________________ |
| redningsmannskaper | rescue crews | ____________________ |
| farlig | dangerous | ____________________ |
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.
