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A2
FR + EN

Demandes d'enquête après une vidéo montrant des agents de l'ICE utilisant des bâtons contre des manifestants

Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Guardian. View source

1. Read both short excerpts

French excerpt

Des leaders politiques demandent une enquête sur la police de l'immigration. Une vidéo montre des agents de l'ICE utiliser des bâtons contre des manifestants. Les faits se sont passés à Frederick, une ville dans le Maryland. Des habitants sont encore choqués par cette violence soudaine.…

English support

Political leaders are calling for an investigation into the immigration police. A video shows ICE agents using batons against protesters. The events happened in Frederick, a city in Maryland. Residents are still shocked by this sudden violence. The officers also drove cars on the sidewalks toward the people.…

2. Vocabulary practice

WordMeaningYour own sentence
enquêteinvestigation____________________
bâtonsbatons / sticks____________________
choquésshocked____________________
trottoirssidewalks____________________
inadmissiblesunacceptable____________________

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.

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