LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
La W.N.B.A. doit s'occuper de ses joueuses.
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The New York Times. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
La WNBA est très populaire en ce moment. Beaucoup de nouveaux fans regardent les matchs à la télévision. Pourtant, certaines personnes sont parfois méchantes avec les joueuses. Il y a une guerre culturelle autour du sport. La ligue doit protéger ses athlètes contre la haine en ligne. C'est une grande opportunité de montrer un monde meilleur.…
The WNBA is very popular right now. Many new fans watch the games on television. However, some people are sometimes mean to the players. There is a culture war around the sport. The league must protect its athletes against online hate. This is a big opportunity to show a better world. The WNBA can be a reflection of a positive future.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| joueuses | players (female) | ____________________ |
| haine | hate | ____________________ |
| protéger | to protect | ____________________ |
| reflet | reflection | ____________________ |
| dirigeants | leaders / directors | ____________________ |
| sûr | safe | ____________________ |
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.
