LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Die Mariners wil goed klaarmaak en speel weer teen die Rockies
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from Reuters. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Die Mariners speel bofbal in Seattle. Die span speel nou teen die Rockies. Hulle speel agt wedstryde voor die einde. Die Mariners is nie in die uitkloprondes nie. Maar die spelers werk nog baie hard. Die span wil graag elke wedstryd wen. Die ondersteuners kyk na die span vandag. Almal hoop op 'n goeie telling.
The Mariners play baseball in Seattle. The team plays against the Rockies now. They play eight games before the end. The Mariners are not in the playoffs. But the players still work very hard. The team wants to win every game. The fans watch the team today. Everyone hopes for a good score.
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| span | team | ____________________ |
| wedstryd | match/game | ____________________ |
| spelers | players | ____________________ |
| wen | win | ____________________ |
| ondersteuners | fans/supporters | ____________________ |
| uitkloprondes | playoffs | ____________________ |
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.
