Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
BBC World News (English) · ৪ নভে, ২০২৬
Between 10,000 and 13,000 grizzly bears are estimated to live in British Columbia (file image) A mother and daughter have died after a suspected grizzly bear attack in the Canad...
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- The women - identified as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20 -were reported missing on 1 November when they did not return from what was supposed to be a short afternoon walk, the family said.
- A grizzly bear injured two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area in October 2025, one of whom died later due to critical injuries.
- The following month, a bear attacked a school group - also in the Bella Coola area - injuring 11 people.
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 | 1 November | “The women - identified as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20 -were reported missing on 1 November when they did not return from what was supposed to be a short afternoon walk, the family said.” |
Date | October 2025 | “A grizzly bear injured two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area in October 2025, one of whom died later due to critical injuries.” |
Figure | 11 people | “The following month, a bear attacked a school group - also in the Bella Coola area - injuring 11 people.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A critical value, factor, etc.
“A grizzly bear injured two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area in October 2025, one of whom died later due to critical injuries.”
Grey-haired, greyish.
Synonyms: grisly, grizzled, hoary
“A grizzly bear injured two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area in October 2025, one of whom died later due to critical injuries.”
To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.
Synonyms: damage, disfigure, harm, hurt
“The following month, a bear attacked a school group - also in the Bella Coola area - injuring 11 people.”
To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
Synonyms: assume
“The women - identified as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20 -were reported missing on 1 November when they did not return from what was supposed to be a short afternoon walk, the family said.”
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.
The women - identified as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20 -were reported missing on 1 November when they did not return from what was supposed to be a short afternoon walk, the family said.
A grizzly bear injured two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area in October 2025, one of whom died later due to critical injuries.
The following month, a bear attacked a school group - also in the Bella Coola area - injuring 11 people.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The women - identified as Jennifer Balcarras, _____ and her daughter Selah Reed, 20 -were reported missing on 1 November when they did not return from what was supposed to be a short afternoon walk, the family said.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.A _____ bear injured two hikers in the McGregor Mountain area in October 2025, one of whom died later due to critical injuries.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The following month, a bear attacked a school group - also in the Bella Coola area - injuring 13 people.
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Do international organisations such as the United Nations do enough to prevent wars? 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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