Six dead and others injured in fire at New York City building
BBC World News (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel responded (file photo)
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনBBC World News (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
BBC World News (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Several others were hurt in the blaze, which occurred early on Thursday morning, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said in a statement.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was "heartbroken" by the deaths, and has asked New Yorkers to "take a moment to pray for the full recovery of those who were injured".
- Four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the FDNY. A male and female were also taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Suffering from grief, especially after a failed romance.
Synonyms: brokenhearted, dejected, despairing, devastated
“Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was "heartbroken" by the deaths, and has asked New Yorkers to "take a moment to pray for the full recovery of those who were injured".”
To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
“Four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the FDNY.”
Employees; office staff.
“More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel responded (file photo)”
To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.
Synonyms: damage, disfigure, harm, hurt
“Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was "heartbroken" by the deaths, and has asked New Yorkers to "take a moment to pray for the full recovery of those who were injured".”
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.
More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel responded (file photo)
Several others were hurt in the blaze, which occurred early on Thursday morning, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said in a statement.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was "heartbroken" by the deaths, and has asked New Yorkers to "take a moment to pray for the full recovery of those who were injured".
Four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the FDNY. A male and female were also taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.More than _____ fire and emergency medical personnel responded (file photo)
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Several _____ were hurt in the blaze, which occurred early on Thursday morning, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said in a statement.
3.Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was "heartbroken" by the deaths, and has asked New Yorkers to "take a moment to pray for the full recovery of those who were _____".
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.A male and female were also taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Hospitals & healthcare
Some people believe healthcare should be free for everyone. Others think people should pay for their own treatment. 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।