LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Nepal cracks down on online abuse against flood survivors
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Bbc. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Le Népal prend des mesures contre les personnes qui insultent les survivants des inondations sur Internet. Récemment, de fortes pluies ont causé des inondations et des glissements de terrain dans le pays. Beaucoup de gens ont perdu leurs maisons et leurs familles pendant cette catastrophe.…
Nepal is taking action against people who insult flood survivors on the internet. Recently, heavy rains caused floods and landslides in the country. Many people lost their homes and their families during this disaster. On social media, some users are mocking the suffering of these victims.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| glissement de terrain | landslide | ____________________ |
| se moquer | to mock / to make fun of | ____________________ |
| rabaisser | to belittle / to put down | ____________________ |
| indulgence | leniency / mercy | ____________________ |
| souffrance | suffering | ____________________ |
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.
