LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Wildlife trust wants marina silt disposed offshore
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Bbc. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Tá láib san uisce. Bogann na báid. Tá an t-uisce salach. Glanann daoine an láib. Cabhraíonn sé leis na héisc.
There is mud in the water. The boats move. The water is dirty. People clean the mud. It helps the fish.
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| láib | mud | ____________________ |
| uisce | water | ____________________ |
| báid | boats | ____________________ |
| glanann | cleans | ____________________ |
| héisc | fish | ____________________ |
| farraige | sea | ____________________ |
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.
