Temple of the Golden Pavilion: Kyoto's iconic Zen sanctuary
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
In early September of 2017, the weather in Kyoto was transitioning from the lingering heat of late summer to the subtle relief brought by early autumn breezes.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Yet, as I stepped inside the grounds of one of Japan’s most iconic and photographed landmarks—Kinkaku-ji (the Temple of the Golden Pavilion)—the afternoon remained predominantly hot, sunny, and humid.
- At first sight of this world-renowned Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto, I was utterly awestruck.
- Originally constructed in 1397 as a retirement villa for Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the pavilion complex was converted into a Zen temple following his death, in accordance with his final wishes.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
“Its top two floors, completely covered in brilliant gold leaf, cast a flawless reflection onto the surrounding water.”
A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
“Its top two floors, completely covered in brilliant gold leaf, cast a flawless reflection onto the surrounding water.”
To take a photograph of.
“Yet, as I stepped inside the grounds of one of Japan’s most iconic and photographed landmarks—Kinkaku-ji (the Temple of the Golden Pavilion)—the afternoon remained predominantly hot, sunny, and humid.”
In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
Synonyms: primarily, principally
“Yet, as I stepped inside the grounds of one of Japan’s most iconic and photographed landmarks—Kinkaku-ji (the Temple of the Golden Pavilion)—the afternoon remained predominantly hot, sunny, and humid.”
To make a transition.
“In early September of 2017, the weather in Kyoto was transitioning from the lingering heat of late summer to the subtle relief brought by early autumn breezes.”
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.
In early September of 2017, the weather in Kyoto was transitioning from the lingering heat of late summer to the subtle relief brought by early autumn breezes. Yet, as I stepped inside the grounds of one of Japan’s most iconic and photographed landmarks—Kinkaku-ji (the Temple of the Golden Pavilion)—the afternoon remained predominantly hot, sunny, and humid.
At first sight of this world-renowned Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto, I was utterly awestruck. Its top two floors, completely covered in brilliant gold leaf, cast a flawless reflection onto the surrounding water. It is no wonder the Japanese call this body of water Kyōko-chi, which literally translates to "Mirror Pond".
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.In early September of _____ the weather in Kyoto was transitioning from the lingering heat of late summer to the subtle relief brought by early autumn breezes.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Yet, as I stepped inside the grounds of one of Japan’s most _____ and photographed landmarks—Kinkaku-ji (the Temple of the Golden Pavilion)—the afternoon remained predominantly hot, sunny, and humid.
3.At first sight of this world-renowned Zen Buddhist _____ in northern Kyoto, I was utterly awestruck.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.Its top two floors, completely covered in brilliant gold leaf, cast a flawless reflection onto the surrounding water.
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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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