This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
BBC World News (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.
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- Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure and his condition deteriorated rapidly In August this year, 26-year-old Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure while browsing in his local library, causing him to convulse and strike his head against the ground.
- Treatment was seriously complicated by the fact that, as a Jehovah's Witness, Isaac carried a "No Blood" card, an indication that he would not accept treatment involving any form of blood transfusion because of his religious beliefs.
- Isaac - who his twin brother Jacob Valdez describes as an intelligent man who loved volunteering and helping the elderly - died on 26 August 2026 when doctors turned off his life support.
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 | 26 August 2026 | “Isaac - who his twin brother Jacob Valdez describes as an intelligent man who loved volunteering and helping the elderly - died on 26 August 2026 when doctors turned off his life support.” |
Figure | 81 years | “So, why has the Jehovah's Witnesses' Governing Body, based in New York state, now decided to change the rules, 81 years after introducing them?” |
Figure | 10 years | “Elisha Cummings was advised by an elder not to donate blood to her aunt Eva who died They also cost her her marriage too, with her husband of 10 years leaving the faith and divorcing her after it came to light that he had had a blood transfusion as a child, something that was looked down upon in her Witness community.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
Synonyms: degenerate, go off, nerf, weaken
“Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure and his condition deteriorated rapidly”
To involve in a convoluted matter.
Synonyms: embroil, entangle, intricate, mire
“Treatment was seriously complicated by the fact that, as a Jehovah's Witness, Isaac carried a "No Blood" card, an indication that he would not accept treatment involving any form of blood transfusion because of his religious beliefs.”
A heavy release of blood within or from a body.
Synonyms: bleed, bleeding
“Later, in hospital, it transpired Isaac had hit his head with such force it had led to a brain haemorrhage.”
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
Synonyms: bookhouse
“In August this year, 26-year-old Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure while browsing in his local library, causing him to convulse and strike his head against the ground.”
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
“Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure and his condition deteriorated rapidly”
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.
Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure and his condition deteriorated rapidly
In August this year, 26-year-old Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure while browsing in his local library, causing him to convulse and strike his head against the ground.
Later, in hospital, it transpired Isaac had hit his head with such force it had led to a brain haemorrhage.
Treatment was seriously complicated by the fact that, as a Jehovah's Witness, Isaac carried a "No Blood" card, an indication that he would not accept treatment involving any form of blood transfusion because of his religious beliefs.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Treatment was seriously complicated by the fact that, as a Jehovah's Witness, Isaac carried a "No Blood" card, an indication that he would not accept _____ involving any form of blood transfusion because of his religious beliefs.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.Later, in hospital, it transpired Isaac had hit his head with such force it had led to a brain haemorrhage.
3.Isaac Valdez had an epileptic seizure and his condition deteriorated rapidly
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Hospitals & healthcare
Many patients travel abroad for treatment. Why is this, and how can local hospitals win their trust?
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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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।