Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval
BBC World News (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Watch: Protesters demonstrate against Trump’s proposed arch A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of US President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" in the nation's capital.
- US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that there should be a 14-day pause before any work can start on the arch in Washington which the Trump administration had said could begin this week.
- Earlier on Thursday the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted 8-4 to allow construction of the planned 250ft (72m) arch.
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 | 29 years | “Anne Wright, who spent 29 years in the US military and also worked in the diplomatic service, told the BBC she would try to stop the construction.” |
Figure | $400 | “That includes at the White House, where he is facing legal challenges over the construction of a ballroom, which is estimated to cost $400m (£300m).” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To show how to use (something).
“Watch: Protesters demonstrate against Trump’s proposed arch”
For a limited period of time; not permanently.
Synonyms: ephemerally, fleetingly, transiently
“A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of US President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" in the nation's capital.”
A person who is appointed
“Trump appointees on the board said the arch would be a fitting tribute to US history and to veterans but opponents have argued it would block the view of Arlington National Cemetery, the resting place of thousands of US soldiers and service people.”
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
Synonyms: adversary, antagonist
“Trump appointees on the board said the arch would be a fitting tribute to US history and to veterans but opponents have argued it would block the view of Arlington National Cemetery, the resting place of thousands of US soldiers and service people.”
A token of victory.
“A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of US President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" in the nation's capital.”
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.
Watch: Protesters demonstrate against Trump’s proposed arch
A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of US President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" in the nation's capital.
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that there should be a 14-day pause before any work can start on the arch in Washington which the Trump administration had said could begin this week.
Earlier on Thursday the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted 8-4 to allow construction of the planned 250ft (72m) arch.
Trump appointees on the board said the arch would be a fitting tribute to US history and to veterans but opponents have argued it would block the view of Arlington National Cemetery, the resting place of thousands of US soldiers and service people.
A part of a report by BBC World News (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Earlier on Thursday the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted 8-4 to allow construction of the planned _____ft (72m) arch.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Watch: Protesters demonstrate against Trump’s proposed _____
3.A federal judge has temporarily blocked _____ of US President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" in the nation's capital.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that there should be a 14-day pause before any work can start on the arch in Washington which the Trump administration had said could begin this week.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: World politics
Why do elections in powerful countries such as the United States matter to people in other countries?
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।