Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
BBC World News (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, following a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court
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- Katy Perry, the US singer who was married to Brand from 2010 to 2012, was not interviewed by police as part of the investigation Allegations about Brand's behaviour first emerged in the media in September 2023.
- Charges were brought against Brand in early April 2025: one count of rape, one count of oral rape, two charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.
- In July 2025, Brand was interviewed for a fourth time before being charged with further offences: one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
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 | September 2023 | “Katy Perry, the US singer who was married to Brand from 2010 to 2012, was not interviewed by police as part of the investigation Allegations about Brand's behaviour first emerged in the media in September 2023.” |
Figure | 27 years | “The earliest dated back 27 years.” |
Date | April 2025 | “Charges were brought against Brand in early April 2025: one count of rape, one count of oral rape, two charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.” |
Date | July 2025 | “In July 2025, Brand was interviewed for a fourth time before being charged with further offences: one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
Synonyms: accusation, assertion, censure, charge
“Charges were brought against Brand in early April 2025: one count of rape, one count of oral rape, two charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.”
Offensive to good taste
Synonyms: distasteful, in bad taste, in poor taste, offensive
“Charges were brought against Brand in early April 2025: one count of rape, one count of oral rape, two charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.”
The way a living creature behaves or acts.
“Katy Perry, the US singer who was married to Brand from 2010 to 2012, was not interviewed by police as part of the investigation Allegations about Brand's behaviour first emerged in the media in September 2023.”
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
Synonyms: onfall, onrush
“Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, following a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court”
To raise (a lawsuit, charges, etc.) against somebody.
“Charges were brought against Brand in early April 2025: one count of rape, one count of oral rape, two charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.”
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.
Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, following a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court
Katy Perry, the US singer who was married to Brand from 2010 to 2012, was not interviewed by police as part of the investigation Allegations about Brand's behaviour first emerged in the media in September 2023.
Charges were brought against Brand in early April 2025: one count of rape, one count of oral rape, two charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.
A part of a report by BBC World News (English).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Katy Perry, the US singer who was married to Brand from 2010 to _____ was not interviewed by police as part of the investigation Allegations about Brand's behaviour first emerged in the media in September 2023.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Brand has been found guilty of _____ and sexual assault, following a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Charges were brought against Brand in early April 2025: one count of rape, one count of oral rape, two charges of sexual assault and one allegation of indecent assault.
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।