Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin
BBC World News (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
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- Diwali's appeal goes beyond religion, drawing people from different communities Millions across India are set to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, illuminating homes, temples, offices and streets with oil lamps and colourful lights to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness.
- Although Diwali traditions vary across India's regions and communities, the festival is widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, the exchange of sweets and the lighting of firecrackers.
- India's financial capital, Mumbai, has also experienced high pollution levels in recent weeks, with its AQI reaching 322 on 24 October.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Date | 24 October | “India's financial capital, Mumbai, has also experienced high pollution levels in recent weeks, with its AQI reaching 322 on 24 October.” |
Figure | 30% | “These firecrackers are designed to produce 20-30% less emissions than conventional fireworks.” |
Date | 8 November | “Known as known as Muhurat trading, it will take place on 8 November this year.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
Synonyms: fete, keep, observe, solemnize
“Millions across India are set to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, illuminating homes, temples, offices and streets with oil lamps and colourful lights to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness.”
To be symbolic of; to represent.
“Millions across India are set to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, illuminating homes, temples, offices and streets with oil lamps and colourful lights to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness.”
A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.
“Although Diwali traditions vary across India's regions and communities, the festival is widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, the exchange of sweets and the lighting of firecrackers.”
To shine light on something.
Synonyms: illustrate, quill, bring home, clarify
“Millions across India are set to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, illuminating homes, temples, offices and streets with oil lamps and colourful lights to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness.”
Able to be seen.
Synonyms: apparent
“The festival falls on the darkest night of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik, when the moon is not visible in the sky.”
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.
Diwali's appeal goes beyond religion, drawing people from different communities
Millions across India are set to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, illuminating homes, temples, offices and streets with oil lamps and colourful lights to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness.
The festival falls on the darkest night of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik, when the moon is not visible in the sky.
Although Diwali traditions vary across India's regions and communities, the festival is widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, the exchange of sweets and the lighting of firecrackers.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Millions across India are set to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, illuminating homes, _____, offices and streets with oil lamps and colourful lights to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness.
2.Although Diwali traditions vary _____ India's regions and communities, the festival is widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, the exchange of sweets and the lighting of firecrackers.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Diwali's appeal goes beyond religion, drawing people from different communities
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Festivals
Festivals bring people together, but they also cause traffic, noise and waste. Do the benefits of large festivals outweigh the problems?
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।