Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
BBC World News (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Pope Leo is travelling to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেকোনো শব্দ সিলেক্ট করে “অভিধান” চাপলে তার অর্থ দেখাবে।
মূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The Vatican says no extraordinary measures are being taken in relation to the Pope's health, describing him as a "71-year-old who has undergone an operation" not someone with a "permanent medical condition".
- Worshippers at Chiclayo cathedral in Peru were delighted when their former bishop became Pope in 2025 Born in the US, the then Robert Prevost spent almost 20 years in Peru, on and off, and even has Peruvian citizenship.
- I'm sure they're thinking about this." Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
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 | 20 years | “Worshippers at Chiclayo cathedral in Peru were delighted when their former bishop became Pope in 2025 Born in the US, the then Robert Prevost spent almost 20 years in Peru, on and off, and even has Peruvian citizenship.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
1টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To go or move under or beneath.
Synonyms: go through, take, undercome, brook
“The Vatican says no extraordinary measures are being taken in relation to the Pope's health, describing him as a "71-year-old who has undergone an operation" not someone with a "permanent medical condition".”
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.
Pope Leo XIV is beginning a lengthy trip to Latin America just three weeks after surgery for lung cancer - a tour that includes a much-anticipated "homecoming" to Peru where he was a priest for many years.
The Vatican says no extraordinary measures are being taken in relation to the Pope's health, describing him as a "71-year-old who has undergone an operation" not someone with a "permanent medical condition".
It was Leo himself who revealed last month that doctors had discovered a tumour during a routine scan. The growth was removed along with the lower lobe of his right lung and his medical team then confirmed the cancer had not spread.
A part of a report by BBC World News (English).Read the full story
Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Pope Leo XIV is _____ a lengthy trip to Latin America just three weeks after surgery for lung cancer - a tour that includes a much-anticipated "homecoming" to Peru where he was a priest for many years.
2.The growth was removed along with the lower lobe of his right lung and his medical team then confirmed the _____ had not spread.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.It was Leo himself who revealed last month that doctors had discovered a tumour during a routine scan.
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।