Nine Zimbabweans caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine
BBC World News (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Police declined to disclose their nationalities but said none of them lived in South Africa.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Hundreds of African citizens have been recruited to join the Russia-Ukraine war in recent years (file photo) Nine foreigners have been arrested in South Africa after they were caught allegedly trying to leave the country to fight in the war between Russia and the Ukraine, police say.
- They have also not said whether the group allegedly intended to fight for Russia or Ukraine nor provided details of the organisations allegedly involved in facilitating their travel.
- A Ukrainian intelligence assessment estimated earlier this year that more than 1,700 people from 36 countries in Africa have been recruited to fight for Russia.
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 | 1,700 people | “A Ukrainian intelligence assessment estimated earlier this year that more than 1,700 people from 36 countries in Africa have been recruited to fight for Russia.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Relating to multiple areas of study.
“The group, aged between 20 and 26, were arrested in and around Johannesburg by a multidisciplinary team on Sunday evening.”
The act of destining or appointing.
“They were caught as they were "preparing to board flights out of the country", authorities added, but their final destination is unclear.”
According to someone's allegation.
Synonyms: purportedly, supposedly
“Nine foreigners have been arrested in South Africa after they were caught allegedly trying to leave the country to fight in the war between Russia and the Ukraine, police say.”
A person from a foreign country.
Synonyms: alien, outlander, outsider, stranger
“Nine foreigners have been arrested in South Africa after they were caught allegedly trying to leave the country to fight in the war between Russia and the Ukraine, police say.”
To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.
“Hundreds of African citizens have been recruited to join the Russia-Ukraine war in recent years (file photo)”
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.
Hundreds of African citizens have been recruited to join the Russia-Ukraine war in recent years (file photo)
Nine foreigners have been arrested in South Africa after they were caught allegedly trying to leave the country to fight in the war between Russia and the Ukraine, police say.
The group, aged between 20 and 26, were arrested in and around Johannesburg by a multidisciplinary team on Sunday evening.
They were caught as they were "preparing to board flights out of the country", authorities added, but their final destination is unclear.
A part of a report by BBC World News (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The group, aged between 20 and _____ were arrested in and around Johannesburg by a multidisciplinary team on Sunday evening.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Nine foreigners have been arrested in South Africa after they were caught _____ trying to leave the country to fight in the war between Russia and the Ukraine, police say.
3.They were _____ as they were "preparing to board flights out of the country", authorities added, but their final destination is unclear.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.Hundreds of African citizens have been recruited to join the Russia-Ukraine war in recent years (file photo)
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Police & crime
Some people believe strict laws and punishment are the best way to reduce crime. Others think education is more effective. Discuss both views and 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।