LinguaDrop bilingual news worksheet
Une arche de pierre célèbre à Hawaï tombe dans l'océan après des tempêtes
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The Guardian. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Une arche célèbre à Hawaï s'est effondrée dans l'océan récemment. Cette structure s'appelait l'arche de mer de Hōlei. Elle mesurait 27 mètres de haut et existait depuis 550 ans. L'arche se trouvait dans le Parc national des volcans d'Hawaï. Les vagues de l'océan ont créé ce monument naturel par érosion.…
A famous arch in Hawaii collapsed into the ocean recently. This structure was called the Hōlei sea arch. It was 27 meters high and had existed for 550 years. The arch was located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ocean waves created this natural monument through erosion. Park officials confirmed the news on Friday.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| arche | arch | ____________________ |
| s'effondrer | to collapse | ____________________ |
| vagues | waves | ____________________ |
| tempête | storm | ____________________ |
| haut | high / height | ____________________ |
| disparaître | to disappear | ____________________ |
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.
