A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
BBC World News (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Families of Britons killed in Spain wildfires demand answers Relatives of Britons killed in this summer's wildfires in Spain have told the BBC they are disgusted, after regional politicians blocked an official inquiry into the disaster.
- The families also say their grief has been made worse by how police have handled their loved ones' remains and belongings since the fire.
- Christine and Michael Chard are among the 15 people killed in July's deadly wildfire in the village of Bédar Duncan Chard said his father, who had two artificial knees and walked with a stick, left his house with Christine as soon as they saw the flames.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 15 people | “Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the hillside village of Bédar, in the province of Almería in south-eastern Spain, on 9 July.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To find fault (with something).
Synonyms: censure, pick at, appraise, judge
“Families have criticised the authorities' actions, including the decision not to send an emergency alert to mobile phones as the flames closed in.”
To cause an intense dislike for something.
“Relatives of Britons killed in this summer's wildfires in Spain have told the BBC they are disgusted, after regional politicians blocked an official inquiry into the disaster.”
A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
Synonyms: forest fire
“Relatives of Britons killed in this summer's wildfires in Spain have told the BBC they are disgusted, after regional politicians blocked an official inquiry into the disaster.”
The side of a hill.
“Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the hillside village of Bédar, in the province of Almería in south-eastern Spain, on 9 July.”
To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
“Relatives of Britons killed in this summer's wildfires in Spain have told the BBC they are disgusted, after regional politicians blocked an official inquiry into the disaster.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Relatives of Britons killed in this summer's wildfires in Spain have told the BBC they are disgusted, after regional politicians blocked an official inquiry into the disaster.
Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the hillside village of Bédar, in the province of Almería in south-eastern Spain, on 9 July.
Families have criticised the authorities' actions, including the decision not to send an emergency alert to mobile phones as the flames closed in.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Nine British nationals were among the _____ people who died when fire ripped through the hillside village of Bédar, in the province of Almería in south-eastern Spain, on 9 July.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Relatives of Britons killed in this summer's _____ in Spain have told the BBC they are disgusted, after regional politicians blocked an official inquiry into the disaster.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Families have criticised the authorities' actions, including the decision not to send an emergency alert to mobile phones as the flames closed in.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Police & crime
Some people believe strict laws and punishment are the best way to reduce crime. Others think education is more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।