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Alessandro Di Battista Leaves Hospital, Feeling Better

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Italian politician Alessandro Di Battista has left the Policlinico Gemelli hospital in Rome. He has been discharged after being treated there.

Speaking after leaving the hospital, Di Battista said, 'I feel much better and finally I am home.' His words show his relief at returning home.

Di Battista is a well-known figure in Italian politics. He was a member of the Five Star Movement, a major political party in Italy.

The available information does not explain why Di Battista needed hospital treatment or how long he stayed at the Policlinico Gemelli.

The Policlinico Gemelli is a famous hospital in Rome. It has treated many important people over the years, including public figures.

News about Di Battista's recovery has been shared by several Italian news outlets, showing public interest in his health.

Fans and supporters of Di Battista have likely welcomed the news that he is now at home and doing better.

At this time, no further details have been given about his condition or future plans following his release from the hospital.

Vocabulary10 words

politician
a person who works in government
discharged
allowed to leave a hospital
politics
work related to government
recovery
getting better after being sick
treated
given medical care
relief
a good feeling when trouble ends
major
very important; big
condition
the state of someone's health
public interest
when many people care about something
supporters
people who like and help someone

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1. What happened to Alessandro Di Battista?
2. What did Di Battista say about his health after leaving the hospital?
3. Is Di Battista connected to Italian politics?

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Italian politician Alessandro Di Battista has left the Policlinico _____ hospital in Rome. He has been _____ after being treated there.

Speaking after leaving the hospital, Di Battista said, 'I feel much _____ and finally I am home.' His words show his _____ at returning home.

Di Battista is a well-known figure in Italian _____. He was a member of the Five Star Movement, a major political party in Italy.

The available information does not explain why Di Battista needed hospital _____ or how long he stayed at the Policlinico Gemelli.

News about Di Battista's _____ has been shared by several Italian news outlets, showing public interest in his health.

Fans and _____ of Di Battista have likely welcomed the news that he is now at home and doing better.

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