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Taksofonas, kuris padėjo per gaisrus, tapo svarbiu istoriniu objektu

Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from The New York Times. View source

1. Read both short excerpts

Lithuanian excerpt

2019 metais Australijoje kilo labai dideli miškų gaisrai. Narūmos miestelyje daug žmonių buvo pavojuje. Internetas ir mobilieji telefonai staiga nustojo veikti. Žmonės negalėjo paskambinti savo šeimoms ir paprašyti pagalbos. Vienas senas taksofonas tapo labai svarbus visiems. Šimtai žmonių laukė eilėje prie šio telefono.…

German support

Im Jahr 2019 gab es in Australien sehr große Waldbrände. In der kleinen Stadt Narooma waren viele Menschen in Gefahr. Das Internet und die Mobiltelefone hörten plötzlich auf zu funktionieren. Die Menschen konnten ihre Familien nicht anrufen und um Hilfe bitten. Ein altes Münztelefon wurde für alle sehr wichtig.…

2. Vocabulary practice

WordMeaningYour own sentence
miškasder Wald____________________
gaisrasdas Feuer / der Brand____________________
pavojusdie Gefahr____________________
veiktifunktionieren / wirken____________________
eilėdie Schlange / Reihe____________________
primintierinnern____________________

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.

Only bounded excerpts are included. Use the interactive lesson and linked publisher source for the full context.

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