Linguadrop bilingual news worksheet
Andrew can be called to give evidence in High Court fraud trial
Short learning excerpts adapted from a public lesson sourced from BBC. View source
1. Read both short excerpts
Le prince Andrew pourrait être appelé à témoigner dans un grand procès pour fraude à la Haute Cour de Londres. Cette affaire concerne une femme turque riche nommée Nebahat Isbilen qui affirme avoir été escroquée de millions. Elle poursuit son ancien conseiller financier, Selman Turk, pour avoir prétendument volé son argent.…
Prince Andrew may be called to testify in a major fraud trial at the High Court in London. This case involves a wealthy Turkish woman named Nebahat Isbilen who claims she was cheated out of millions. She is suing her former financial adviser, Selman Turk, for allegedly stealing her money.…
2. Vocabulary practice
| Word | Meaning | Your own sentence |
|---|---|---|
| témoigner | to testify / to give evidence | ____________________ |
| escroquer | to swindle / to defraud | ____________________ |
| conseiller | adviser / consultant | ____________________ |
| rendre | to return / to give back | ____________________ |
| somme | sum / amount | ____________________ |
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.