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'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

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

1. Read both short excerpts

Lithuanian excerpt

Prieš dvidešimt penkerius metus Eritrėjos vyriausybė suėmė svarbius politikus. Jie buvo vadinami „G-15“ grupe, nes kritikavo prezidentą. Nuo tada niekas jų nematė ir negirdėjo jų balsų. Jų vaikai dabar yra suaugę ir nori žinoti tiesą. Viena dukra sakė, kad ji nežino, ar jos tėvai dar gyvi.…

German support

Vor 25 Jahren verhaftete die Regierung von Eritrea wichtige Politiker. Sie wurden die „G-15“-Gruppe genannt, weil sie den Präsidenten kritisierten. Seitdem hat sie niemand gesehen oder ihre Stimmen gehört. Ihre Kinder sind jetzt erwachsen und wollen die Wahrheit wissen. Eine Tochter sagte, dass sie nicht wisse, ob ihre Eltern noch am Leben sind.…

2. Vocabulary practice

WordMeaningYour own sentence
vyriausybėRegierung____________________
suėmėverhaftete____________________
tiesąWahrheit____________________
išlaisvintifreilassen____________________
kaliniusGefangene____________________

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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