French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living
BBC World News (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
The head of France's CGT labour union, Sophie Binet (C), said the wave of protests and strikes had reached a new level
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- The left-wing CGT union put the number of people taking part in Thursday's mobilisation at 1.57 million and hailed the figure as "a level unmatched" since 2023, citing big protests in Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and Lille.
- The wave of protests began in September over poor conditions and resources at lycées (high schools), before spreading to universities, workers and a revived "yellow-vest" movement against high prices.
- The provisional numbers reported on Thursday were higher than on 17 October, considered the biggest day of rallies until now when the interior ministry said 550,000 people had turned out and the unions counted 800,000.
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 | 1.57 million | “The left-wing CGT union put the number of people taking part in Thursday's mobilisation at 1.57 million and hailed the figure as "a level unmatched" since 2023, citing big protests in Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and Lille.” |
Date | 17 October | “But the trouble was not on the scale seen during the last big day of protests, on Saturday 17 October, when more than 2,000 stores were looted and historic buildings set on fire.” |
Figure | 550,000 people | “The provisional numbers reported on Thursday were higher than on 17 October, considered the biggest day of rallies until now when the interior ministry said 550,000 people had turned out and the unions counted 800,000.” |
Figure | 9.89% | “An estimated 9.89% of civil servants were taking part in the strikes, according to government figures.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of mobilising
“The left-wing CGT union put the number of people taking part in Thursday's mobilisation at 1.57 million and hailed the figure as "a level unmatched" since 2023, citing big protests in Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and Lille.”
To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.
Synonyms: circulate, diffuse, disseminate, propagate
“The wave of protests began in September over poor conditions and resources at lycées (high schools), before spreading to universities, workers and a revived "yellow-vest" movement against high prices.”
To return to life; to become reanimated or reinvigorated.
Synonyms: rediscover, renew, resurrect
“The wave of protests began in September over poor conditions and resources at lycées (high schools), before spreading to universities, workers and a revived "yellow-vest" movement against high prices.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
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The head of France's CGT labour union, Sophie Binet (C), said the wave of protests and strikes had reached a new level
The left-wing CGT union put the number of people taking part in Thursday's mobilisation at 1.57 million and hailed the figure as "a level unmatched" since 2023, citing big protests in Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and Lille.
The wave of protests began in September over poor conditions and resources at lycées (high schools), before spreading to universities, workers and a revived "yellow-vest" movement against high prices.
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2.The head of France's CGT labour union, Sophie Binet (C), said the wave of _____ and strikes had reached a new level
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IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Protests & public order
Should governments be allowed to ban protests near important buildings such as parliament? Give your opinion.
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