Dhaka ranks 10th among world's most polluted cities
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
Dhaka ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 134 at 10:40am.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Dhaka ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 134 at 10:40am.
- According to the AQI scale, the city's air quality was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups," posing minor health risks to vulnerable people.
- Pakistan's Lahore topped the list with an AQI score of 329, followed by India's Delhi at 222 and Indonesia’s Jakarta at 165.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Synonyms: defenceless, helpless, powerless, unguarded
“According to the AQI scale, the city's air quality was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups," posing minor health risks to vulnerable people.”
Risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard.
“Readings of 201-300 are classified as "very unhealthy," and scores above 301 are considered "hazardous," posing serious health risks.”
A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.
“According to the AQI scale, the city's air quality was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups," posing minor health risks to vulnerable people.”
To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
“According to the AQI scale, the city's air quality was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups," posing minor health risks to vulnerable people.”
To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
“Dhaka ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 134 at 10:40am.”
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.
Dhaka ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 134 at 10:40am.
According to the AQI scale, the city's air quality was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups," posing minor health risks to vulnerable people.
Pakistan's Lahore topped the list with an AQI score of 329, followed by India's Delhi at 222 and Indonesia’s Jakarta at 165.
According to the AQI scale, readings of 101-150 are considered "unhealthy for sensitive groups," while scores of 151-200 indicate "unhealthy" air quality. Readings of 201-300 are classified as "very unhealthy," and scores above 301 are considered "hazardous," posing serious health risks.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Dhaka ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of _____ at 10:40am.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Pakistan's Lahore topped the list with an AQI score of 165 followed by India's Delhi at 222 and Indonesia’s Jakarta at 165.
3.Readings of 201-300 are classified as "very unhealthy," and scores above 151 are considered "hazardous," posing serious health risks.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Pollution & waste
Air pollution in cities is getting worse. What are the main causes, and what can be done to solve the problem?
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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