Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
BBC World News (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The man identified himself as a pianist on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship A cruise ship pianist was found treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast after falling overboard, according to US media reports.
- Two fishermen discovered the Royal Caribbean employee near Catalina Island on Friday and officials believe he may have been in the Pacific Ocean for nine hours, according to CBS News, the BBC's US news partner.
- The fishermen say the man identified himself as a pianist on a 14-deck cruise ship called the Ovation of the Seas.
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 | 32km | “The man identified himself as a pianist on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship A cruise ship pianist was found treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast after falling overboard, according to US media reports.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An event or occurrence.
“The man, who has not yet been identified, was taken to hospital in a stable condition, the US Coast Guard told the BBC, adding it was investigating the incident.”
To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
Synonyms: underseek
“The man, who has not yet been identified, was taken to hospital in a stable condition, the US Coast Guard told the BBC, adding it was investigating the incident.”
A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.
Synonyms: piano player, pianoist
“The man identified himself as a pianist on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship”
A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
“The man identified himself as a pianist on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship”
Relatively unchanging, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed.
Synonyms: fixed, unvarying
“The man, who has not yet been identified, was taken to hospital in a stable condition, the US Coast Guard told the BBC, adding it was investigating the incident.”
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.
The man identified himself as a pianist on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship
A cruise ship pianist was found treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast after falling overboard, according to US media reports.
Two fishermen discovered the Royal Caribbean employee near Catalina Island on Friday and officials believe he may have been in the Pacific Ocean for nine hours, according to CBS News, the BBC's US news partner.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was taken to hospital in a stable condition, the US Coast Guard told the BBC, adding it was investigating the incident.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.A cruise ship pianist was found treading water around _____ miles (32km) off the Californian coast after falling overboard, according to US media reports.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The man identified himself as a _____ on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Two fishermen discovered the Royal Caribbean employee near Catalina Island on Sunday and officials believe he may have been in the Pacific Ocean for nine hours, according to CBS News, the BBC's US news partner.
4.The man, who has not yet been identified, was taken to hospital in a stable condition, the US Coast Guard told the BBC, adding it was investigating the incident.
Writing practice
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Who should be most responsible for protecting rivers: governments, companies or individuals?
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।