Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time
BBC World News (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
A mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms has taken place in the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Amid the ruins of destroyed buildings and displaced people's tents, Gazans gathered to celebrate a mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms.
- The ceremony, organised by the UAE's humanitarian mission Operation Gallant Knight 3, brought together brides and grooms from across Gaza for a celebration of what organisers described as love and new beginnings in the besieged enclave.
- The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.
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 | 1,200 people | “The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.” |
Figure | 74,640 people | “Israel responded by launching a military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, during which more than 74,640 people have been killed, according to the territory's health ministry.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
“The ceremony, organised by the UAE's humanitarian mission Operation Gallant Knight 3, brought together brides and grooms from across Gaza for a celebration of what organisers described as love and new beginnings in the besieged enclave.”
To fire a weapon.
Synonyms: activate, detonate, fire, initiate
“The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.”
To beset or surround with armed forces for the purpose of compelling to surrender, to lay siege to, beleaguer.
“The ceremony, organised by the UAE's humanitarian mission Operation Gallant Knight 3, brought together brides and grooms from across Gaza for a celebration of what organisers described as love and new beginnings in the besieged enclave.”
To collect; normally separate things.
Synonyms: aggroup, togetherize
“Amid the ruins of destroyed buildings and displaced people's tents, Gazans gathered to celebrate a mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms.”
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.
Amid the ruins of destroyed buildings and displaced people's tents, Gazans gathered to celebrate a mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms.
The ceremony, organised by the UAE's humanitarian mission Operation Gallant Knight 3, brought together brides and grooms from across Gaza for a celebration of what organisers described as love and new beginnings in the besieged enclave.
There has been a ceasefire in Gaza since last October, but it is fragile.
The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about _____ people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Amid the ruins of destroyed buildings and displaced people's tents, Gazans gathered to celebrate a mass _____ for Palestinian brides and grooms.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.There has been a ceasefire in Gaza since last October, but it is fragile.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Festivals
How important is it for people of different religions to respect and join in each other's festivals? 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।