Phoebe Waller-Bridge donates London flat to support emerging writers
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
“Fleabag” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has donated a London flat to help aspiring writers from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue careers in the creative industries. The 41-year-o...
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The 41-year-old actor and writer purchased the property specifically for Writers’ Block, a new theatre initiative seeking to address class barriers in the industry.
- The scheme will allow early-career writers from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay in the flat rent-free, although they will have to cover utility bills.
- He noted that housing costs can prevent writers without financial support from pursuing professional opportunities in London.
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 | 16% | “Research conducted by the Sutton Trust and the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre found that only 16% of people working in the creative industries came from working-class backgrounds.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A beginning; a first move.
Synonyms: direct initiative
“The 41-year-old actor and writer purchased the property specifically for Writers’ Block, a new theatre initiative seeking to address class barriers in the industry.”
To place at a disadvantage.
Synonyms: tell against
“The scheme will allow early-career writers from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay in the flat rent-free, although they will have to cover utility bills.”
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
“He noted that housing costs can prevent writers without financial support from pursuing professional opportunities in London.”
In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly
“The 41-year-old actor and writer purchased the property specifically for Writers’ Block, a new theatre initiative seeking to address class barriers in the industry.”
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
“The scheme will allow early-career writers from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay in the flat rent-free, although they will have to cover utility bills.”
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 41-year-old actor and writer purchased the property specifically for Writers’ Block, a new theatre initiative seeking to address class barriers in the industry.
The scheme will allow early-career writers from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay in the flat rent-free, although they will have to cover utility bills.
He noted that housing costs can prevent writers without financial support from pursuing professional opportunities in London.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The 41-year-old actor and _____ purchased the property specifically for Writers’ Block, a new theatre initiative seeking to address class barriers in the industry.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.He noted that housing costs can prevent writers without financial support from pursuing professional opportunities in London.
3.The scheme will allow early-career writers from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay in the flat rent-free, although they will have to cover utility bills.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Housing & cities
Should the government build more low-cost housing in big cities? 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।