Cape Verde hero Vozinha struggles to cope with glare of fame
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
In Chile, Cape Verde hero Vozinha struggles to cope with glare of fame
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- After repelling eventual champions Spain and becoming an instant global celebrity, Vozinha was an unlikely hero of this year's World Cup.
- But four months on from his tournament exploits, Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper is discovering that adapting to his new-found fame is not easy.
- At the World Cup, Vozinha helped Cape Verde hold Spain to a 0-0 draw on their tournament debut as the tiny African island nation reached the last 32, where they took Lionel Messi's Argentina to extra time before bowing out.
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 | 27.5 million | “He now has 27.5 million followers.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
2টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.
“The 40-year-old, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, moved to Chile in July and now finds himself struggling to settle at new club Colo Colo.”
An ongoing winner in a game or contest.
Synonyms: paladin
“After repelling eventual champions Spain and becoming an instant global celebrity, Vozinha was an unlikely hero of this year's World Cup.”
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.
After repelling eventual champions Spain and becoming an instant global celebrity, Vozinha was an unlikely hero of this year's World Cup. But four months on from his tournament exploits, Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper is discovering that adapting to his new-found fame is not easy.
The 40-year-old, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, moved to Chile in July and now finds himself struggling to settle at new club Colo Colo.
At the World Cup, Vozinha helped Cape Verde hold Spain to a 0-0 draw on their tournament debut as the tiny African island nation reached the last 32, where they took Lionel Messi's Argentina to extra time before bowing out.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.At the World Cup, Vozinha helped Cape Verde hold Spain to a 0-0 draw on their tournament debut as the tiny African island nation reached the last _____ where they took Lionel Messi's Argentina to extra time before bowing out.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.After repelling eventual champions Spain and becoming an instant global celebrity, Vozinha was an unlikely _____ of this year's World Cup.
3.But four months on from his tournament exploits, Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper is discovering that adapting to his new-found _____ is not easy.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.The 40-year-old, whose full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, moved to Chile in July and now finds himself struggling to settle at new club Colo Colo.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Football
Football is the most popular sport in the world. Why do you think it attracts so many fans, and is this popularity a good thing?
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।