New Zealand’s political future in the balance as main parties slump
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
New Zealand’s political future was in the balance on Saturday with over two-thirds of votes counted and both major parties needing to form coalitions to govern after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of…
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the price of basic goods remains stubbornly elevated, and unemployment at its highest in more than a decade.
- The war in the Middle East and the subsequent global fuel shock have been widely blamed for the hit to New Zealand’s economy.
- The two main parties are neck and neck at 29%, with just a few thousand votes separating them.
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% | “The two main parties are neck and neck at 29%, with just a few thousand votes separating them.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.
Synonyms: next
“The war in the Middle East and the subsequent global fuel shock have been widely blamed for the hit to New Zealand’s economy.”
To strive, or to make efforts, with a twisting, or with contortions of the body.
“Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the price of basic goods remains stubbornly elevated, and unemployment at its highest in more than a decade.”
In a stubborn manner.
“Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the price of basic goods remains stubbornly elevated, and unemployment at its highest in more than a decade.”
To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
“New Zealand’s political future was in the balance on Saturday with over two-thirds of votes counted and both major parties needing to form coalitions to govern after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy.”
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
“Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the price of basic goods remains stubbornly elevated, and unemployment at its highest in more than a decade.”
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.
New Zealand’s political future was in the balance on Saturday with over two-thirds of votes counted and both major parties needing to form coalitions to govern after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy.
Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the price of basic goods remains stubbornly elevated, and unemployment at its highest in more than a decade.
The war in the Middle East and the subsequent global fuel shock have been widely blamed for the hit to New Zealand’s economy.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.New Zealand’s _____ future was in the balance on Saturday with over two-thirds of votes counted and both major parties needing to form coalitions to govern after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.The war in the Middle East and the subsequent global fuel shock have been widely blamed for the hit to New Zealand’s economy.
3.Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the price of basic goods remains stubbornly elevated, and unemployment at its highest in more than a decade.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Elections & politics
Some people think voting should be compulsory for all adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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।