HSC 22 Final Suggestion Class

HSC 22 | English 1st Paper
Final Revision Class
Munzereen Shahid & Fatima Farhana Prova
ইংরেজি প্রথম পরেে ফাইনাল সারিশন পপরে পশয়াে করো এই লাইভ ক্লাসি!
Syllabus
Sl. Test Item Source Marks

1. Multiple Choice Questions Seen Text 1 .5 x10 = 5
2. Short Answer Questions Seen Text 2 2x4=8
3. Synonyms – Antonyms Seen Text 2 .5 x 10 = 5
4. Cloze Test without Clues Unseen .5 x 8 = 4
5. Re-arranging Sentences Unseen 1x8=8
6. Paragraph Writing Unseen 07
7. Story Writing Unseen 07
8. Summary Writing Seen Text 3 06
Seen Text Items
Sl. Test Item Source Marks

1. Multiple Choice Questions Seen Text 1 .5 x 10 = 5
2. Short Answer Questions Seen Text 2 2x4=8
3. Synonyms – Antonyms Seen Text 2 .5 x 10 = 5
8. Summary Writing Seen Text 3 06
Total = 24
Important Lessons for Seen Text Items
Unit Lesson
1 The Unforgettable History
1 Nelson Mandela
3 What is a Dream?
3 I have a Dream
4 Etiquettes & Manners
4 Photograph
6 Adolescents and (some) related problems in
Bangladesh
6 The Story of Shilpi
6 Amerigo, a Street Child
12 Water, water everywhere
12 Hakaluki Haor
12 Kuakata, Daughter of the Sea
Unit 1: The Unforgettable History
Important Passages:
1. The history of Bengal is the history of a people who have

repeatedly made their highways crimson with their blood…
2. Mr. Bhutto Came here; he carried out discussions with us;
he had said the doors of negotiations had not been shut…
3. The assembly has been called into session on the 25th of
March. But the blood spilled on our streets…
4. To those in the armed forces I have this to say to you: you
are my brothers; stay in your barracks…
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. The word ‘negotiation’ means -

a. provocation
b. agitation
c. bargaining
d. conversation
2. The meaning of the world ‘firm’ is -

a. unfaithful
b. untrustworthy
c. steady
d. imbalanced
3. The word ‘awash’ means -

a. washing
b. cleaning
c. floating
d. covered with liquid things
4. What could be the closest meaning of ‘repeatedly’?

a. never
b. often
c. hardly
d. frequently
5. The word ‘assume’ means -

a. To support
b. To assist
c. To take control
d. To pretend
6. The word ‘tragic’ can be replaced by -

a. pathetic
b. joyous
c. fantastic
d. sympathetic
7. The word ‘investigate’ is synonymous to -

a. ignore
b. neglect
c. avoid
d. look into
8. The word ‘hardship’ is a synonym of -

a. comfort
b. labor
c. worship
d. miseries
9. The word ‘directive’ refers to -

a. abolish
b. encourage
c. instructions
d. assistance
10. The word ‘suppress’ stands for -

a. subdue
b. incite
c. release
d. rouse
Short Answer Questions:
1. Why do you think Ayub Khan declared Martial Law?

2. Do you think that a celebrated leader, like Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman, can change the world?
3. Why didn’t Mujibur Rahman want to join the Round Table
conference on 25th March, 1971?
4. Why Did Bangabondhu say that he did not want the Prime
Minister’s office?
5. What have you learned from this speech given by the father
of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman?
6. What did Bangabandhu tell the armed forces?
7. What was the purpose of forming Revolutionary committees?
8. What was the purpose of General Strike?
9. How did the people in Bangladesh express their firm
determination?
10. How did people respond to the call of Bangobandhu?
Word Meaning Synonym Antonym
প্রযয়়োজনীয়ত়ো Insignificanc
Import Significance
e
Awash প্ল়োবিত Flooded Arid/ Dry
প্রয ়োবিত Hold/

Inflict Impose
Withhold
যন্ত্রণ়ো Happiness,
Agony Pain, hurt
Contentment
আ ক্ত/গ়োঢ় ল়োল Bloodred,
Crimson Colorless
carmine
Enslave দ়োসত্ব Suppress Liberate
অনু ম়োন Suppose, Abstain,
Assume
Presume Discard
আল়োপ - Debate,
Negotiation আযল়োিন়ো Agreement
Mediation
দ়োবি Disclaim,
Claim Assert, Declare
reject
Proceedings িলম়োন Events, Activities inactivity
দদ়োষ/ বনন্দ়ো Criticize.

Blame Forgive
Condemn
Prorogue স্থবগত Nullify Advance
স্বতঃস্ফূতত Forced,
Spontaneously Voluntary
Planned
Struggle সংগ্র়োম Fight, Wrestle Agreement
Defend ক্ষ়ো ক ়ো Protect, Guard Attack
Miserable,
Wretched হতভ়োগ়ো/ তুচ্ছ Cheerful
Unhappy
বনম্নবিত্ত/
Downtrodden Oppressed Respected
বনপীব়িত
দৃ শ্যত/ Seemingly,
Apparently Improbably
আপ়োতদৃ বিযত evidently
মুযি়োমুবি/ Challenge,
Confront Avoid
সম্মুিীন হত্তয়়ো Oppose
Conquer, Incite,
Suppress দমন ক ়ো
Defeat Encourage
Disorganizati
Directive বনযদতবশ্ক়ো Order
on
Unit 1: Nelson Mandela
1. What does ‘apartheid’ refer to in the title?

a. discrimination
b. distance
c. apart
d. conversation
2. The word ‘emancipation’ means-

a. participation
b. encouragement
c. bondage
d. liberation
3. The word ‘embody’ means-

a. represent
b. follow
c. visualize
d. copy
4. The term ‘resolve’ means-

a. struggle
b. determination
c. brotherhood
d. racism
5. The synonym of ‘shackles’ is-

a. freedom
b. gesture
c. overcome
d. manacle
6. The antonym of the word ‘Charisma’ is-

a. repulsion
b. appeal
c. justice
d. immense
7. The word 'manifestation' means-

a. presentation
b. right
c. sign
d. chain
8. The word 'chasm' means-

a. cleft
b. top
c. hatred
d. border
9. What does the word 'repression' mean in the passage?

a. intention
b. satisfaction
c. jurisdiction
d. oppression
10. What is the word 'icon' in the passage refer to-

a. design
b. fashion
c. symbol
d. quota
1. Who was Nelson Mandela? What was he famous for?

2. Why did Nelson Mandela became the President of South
Africa?
3. Why was Mandela awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
4. “Don't call me. I'll call you.” - When and why did Nelson utter
these words?
5. What was the dream of Nelson Mandela regarding South
Africa?
6. How do people remember manuela event today?
7. How do you differentiate Nelson Mandela from other political
leaders?
8. What did Nelson Mandela fight for?
9. What was Nelson Mandela's resolve?
10. Why is Mandela called an icon of peace and reconciliation?
িণতি়োদ Discrimination,
Apartheid Equality
Segregation
পুনবমতলন Estrangemen,
Reconciliation Reunite, Reunion
Alienation
মূ তত ক ়ো Manifest, Conceal,

Embody
Incorporate Disembody
Decade দশ্ক Decennium Century
উদ্ভ়োস Display,
Manifestation Concealment
Demonstration
Chasm ফ়োটল Gap Closure
Emancipation মুবক্ত Liberation Enslavement
বিবশ্ি, লক্ষণীয় Important,

Prominent Unimportant
Leading
সমর্তক, Champion,
Advocate আইনজীিী Detractor
Supporter
Repression দমন Suppression Freedom
Revere শ্রযেয় Respect Despise
Unwavering অটল Steady, Fixed Unsteady
উপযকন্দ্র Attraction,
Epicenter Edge, Border
Lodestone
বিজয়ী Disrespect,
Laureate Victor
Dishonor

দপৌ ়োবণক, Legendary, Actual,
Mythical ক়োল্পবনক Fabled Existent
Stature উচ্চত়ো, মযত়োদ়ো Height Inadequacy
Death-penalty,
Capital Offence মৃতুয দয়োগয অপ ়োধ Clemency
Extreme Penalty
দফব ঘ়োট Deduct,

Dock Harbor, Port
Subtract
ল়োলন ক ়ো Disfavor,

Cherish Adore
Dislike
Harmony সম্প্রীবত, ঐকত়োন Euphony Dissonance
প্রশ্ংস়ো, গুণগ়োন Condemn,

Laud Praise, Hail
Criticize
Unit 3: What is a Dream?
1. What does the word 'puzzling' refer to?

a. Exclusive
b. Perplexing
c. Inclusive
d. Ridiculous
2. What does the word 'vague' in the passage mean?

a. Vast
b. Unclear
c. Clear
d. Gloomy
3. What is the correct meaning of the word 'consensus'?

a. Similarity
b. Consent
c. Agreement
d. Idea
4. Which of the following is the correct meaning of 'unravel'

used in the passage?
a. Clear
b. Explain
c. Stitch
d. Discover
5. The word ‘cognitive’ mentioned in the passage means -

a. relating to doing in voluntary activities
b. relating to feelings
c. related to watching
d. relating to mental processes
6. The word ‘fascinated’ means

a. Invited
b. Attracted
c. Benefited
d. Agitated
7. The word ‘emotions’ stands for

a. Desire
b. Wish
c. Feelings
d. Anger
8. The word ‘vivid’ means

a. puzzling
b. interesting
c. entertaining
d. very clear
9. What does the word disguised mean in the passage?

a. masked
b. revealed
c. unravel
d. genuine
10. What does ‘suggest’ refer to?

a. Oppose
b. Ignore
c. Signify
d. Express
1. What is a dream? How does Sigmund Frued interpret dreams?

2. What does the expression 'disguised fulfilments of repressed
wishes' mean?
3. What do you think about how much science has been
successful in interpreting dreams?
4. Why do you think dreams have fascinated philosophers for
thousands of years?
5. Describe the characteristics of a dream in 2/3 sentences.
6. What purpose do you think dreams serve?
7. Which one is more important, dream or sleep?
8. Why are dreams a new subject of study?
9. Are dreams and nightmares the same thing?
10. “Dreams have no real purpose” - do you agree to this
sentence?
মুগ্ধ Absorbed, Bored,

Fascinated
delighted disenchanted
অবভজ্ঞত়োমূলক Observational, Theoretic,

Empirical
factual hypothetical
Scientific বিজ্ঞ়োবনক Experimental Illogical
Wondered বিস্মযয় Speculate, think Neglect
অন্তভুতক্ত ক ়ো Abandon,

Include Add, Comprise
reject
অবভজ্ঞ Expert, Amateur,

Experienced
professional immature
অস্পি Ambiguous, Apparent,
Vague
equivocal certain
উবদত Abandon,
Emerged Appear, derive
hide
স্পি ক ়ো Advancement, Decline,

Unraveling
evolution retrogression
সবিক Flawed,
Exact Accurate
approximate
Motivations দপ্র ণ়ো Catalyst Hindrance
Contributed অিদ়োন Donated Subtraction
িয়োিয়ো Analysis, Misconceptio

Interpretation
explanation n
Metaphor রূপক Analogy, symbol literal
Account বহস়োি Detail, count
উযেশ্য Goal Aimlessness,u

Purposes
, aim nsoundness
Disconnected
Connections সংযয়োগ Relation, contact ness
incoherence
Unit 3: I have a Dream
1. The word 'vicious' mentioned in the passage means

a. cooperative
b. friendly
c. kind
d. barbarous
2. The word 'segregation' mentioned in the passage means

a. isolation
b. unification
c. unity
d. assemble
3. The word 'discrimination' mentioned in the passage means

a. fairness
b. indifference
c. equality
d. distinction
4. The word 'transform' mentioned in the passage means

a. persist
b. hold
c. convert
d. remain
5. What does the word ‘exile’ mean

a. Polish
b. Banish
c. Gentle
d. Split
6. The word ‘evidence’ refers to

a. Obvious
b. Proof
c. Mimic
d. Panic
7. The synonym of the word 'prosperity' is

a. Affluence
b. Poverty
c. Scarcity
d. Insufficiency
8. The word ‘crippled’ refers to

a. energized
b. changed
c. disabled
d. enabled
9. What is the synonym of ‘manacle’?

a. Purification
b. Freedom
c. Shackle
d. Equity
10. What is the meaning of ‘Justice’?

a. polarity
b. impartiality
c. biasness
d. strictness
1. Briefly write the main idea of the text.

2. The Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a
vast ocean of material prosperity. Explain.
3. Why does the Negro finds himself an exile in his own land?
Can you explain the reason for this condition?
4. What is the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. regarding the
nation and its creed?
5. Describe the condition of the Negro in the state of Mississippi.
6. How did the speaker fight against white domination?
7. Do you think that Martin Luther King’s dream has been
fulfilled?
8. How can the state of Mississippi be an oasis of freedom and
Justice?
9. What does the speaker dream about the children in Georgia?
10. What did the speaker say about his four young children?
Abridge সংবক্ষপ্ত ক ়ো Shorten, Cut Lengthen
Cripple পঙ্গু Crush, Break Boost
হ়োতকব়ি Handcuffs, Unbinds,

Manacle
Shackles Unfettered
বিযচ্ছদ Separation,
Segregation Amalgamate
Isolation
Discrimination বিষময, বিষমত়ো Prejudice, Bias Impartiality
ম়োঝি়োযন, মধযস্থযল Exterior,

Midst Middle, Centre
Periphery
Languishing অিসন্ন হত্তয়়ো Weaken, Decline Thrive, Flourish
বনিত়োবসত Banishment,
Exile Return
Expulsion
ন়োটকীয়ত়ো Overdo, Abandon,

Dramatize
Overstate Understate
লজ্জ়োজনক Disgraceful, Admirable,

Shameful
Deplorable Laudable
ধমতবিশ্ব়োস Internationalis
Creed Faith, Religion
m, Nationalism
Self-Evident স্বতঃবসে, সু স্পি Obvious, Clear Unclear
দ়োস Freeman,
Slave Bondsman
Master
অবতশ্য় ঘ়োম়ো Humid,
Sweltering Cold, Chilly
Suffocating
বনপী়িন Persecution, Freedom,

Oppression
Abuse Democracy
Oasis আশ্রয়স্থল Refuge, Retreat Inferno
Vicious দুশ্চব ত্র Brutal, Savage Gentle, Kindly
Dripping ক্ষ ণ Dribble, Drop Gush
হস্তযক্ষপ Intercession, Validate,

Interposition
Interjection Repair
ি়োবতলক ণ Allowance,
Nullification Abrogate, Annul
Approval
Valley উপতযক়ো Dale, Gully Mountain, Hill
উচ্চ়োবভল়োষী Insignificant,
Exalted High, Elevated
Minor
অস়োধু, কুবটল Straight,

Crooked Illegal, Dishonest
Honest
দস়োজ়ো, Winding,
Straight স ়োসব ভ়োযি Aligned, Directly
Zigzag
Flesh ম়োংস Muscle Slim
Jangling ককতশ্ শ্ব্দ Clank, Clash Harmonious
বিয ়োধ Agreement,

Discord Strife, Conflict
Accord
ঐকত়োন Harmony, Asymmetry,
Symphony
Concert Discordance
ভ্র়োতৃত্ব Separation,
Brotherhood Fellowship
Division
বিস্ময়ক /
Prodigious অস়োধ়ো ণ Enormous, Huge Small, Tiny
Hilltop প়োহ়োয়ি িূ ়ি়ো Clifftop, Peak Base, Bottom
উচ্চত়ো িৃবে Aggregate, Dropped,

Heightening
Increasing Decreased
Hamlet ক্ষুদ্র গ্র়োম Village, Town City, Country
Spiritual আধয়োবিক Inner, Psychic Physical
ভ্র়োতৃত্ব Separation,
Brotherhood Fellowship
Division
Unit 4: Etiquettes & Manners
1. The word 'possibly' refers to.

a. really
b. perhaps
c. exactly
d. eventually
2. The best synonym of 'smooth' is.

a. glossy
b. uneven
c. peaceful
d. urbane
3. The word 'Company' in the passage refers to

a. a group of industries
b. a group of people
c. social media
d. social and formal behavior
4. The closest meaning for 'grudge' is

a. resentment
b. goodwill
c. nurture
d. generosity
5. 'Schooling' means
a. to follow somebody in a school
b. to establish a school
c. to read in a school
d. to train somebody to do something
6. The synonym of ‘particular’ is

a. indistinct
b. specific
c. nebulous
d. indefinite
7. Everybody ___ a bad-mannered person.

a. hails
b. conducts
c. detests
d. applauds
8. What does the word ‘professional’ in the passage refer to?

a. vocational
b. occupational
c. rational
d. habitual
9. What does the word ‘bound’ in the passage refer to?

a. callous
b. responsible
c. sure
d. infallible
10. From culture to culture, _____ etiquette and manners are

found.
a. equivalent
b. similar
c. dissimilar
d. annoying
1. Why should you observe etiquette and manners?

2. What do you generally do when somebody comes to visit
your family?
3. How did you take the idea when your parents asked you to
greet visitors to your home?
4. Why should you be very conscious of your behaviour while
dealing with others?
5. What do 'etiquette' and 'manners' refer to?
6. Who likes a bad mannered person? Give an example of bad
manners.
7. Why is it important to learn and practise the rules of behaviour
in everyday life?
8. Where do we learn etiquette and manners from?
9. Write a few polite expressions mentioned in the passage.
10. What have we been taught as a child to do when we are in
company?
Visitors দশ্তক Guest, Tourist inhabitant
Tradition ঐবতহয Heritage ignorance
Especially বিযশ্ষ কয Mainly, Mostly normally
Possibly সম্ভিত Perhaps certainly
Behave আি ণ Act Misbehave
Consider বিযিিন়ো Think about ignore

Etiquette বশ্ি়োি়ো Good manners bad manners
Manners বিনয় Behaviour Rudeness
Practice অনু শ্ীলন ক ়ো Exercise Disorganization
Pleasant আনন্দদ়োয়ক Enjoyable disagreeable
Expressions অবভিযবক্ত Uttering quiet
Dignity মযত়োদ়ো Respect
Ignorance অজ্ঞত়ো Inexperience knowledge

Subservience প ়োধীনত়ো Obedience defiance
Unit 4: Photograph
1. What is the synonym of 'squint’?

a. Look
b. vicious
c. Good
d. peek
2. What is the synonym of 'grab'?

a. none of these
b. wicked
c. release
d. snatch
Unit 4: Photograph
3. Antonym of this word “Wicked”

a. Good
b. Immoral
c. Bad
d. Vicious
4. Synonym of the word “Knitting” –

a. Gardening
b. Weaving
c. Walking
d. Reading
Unit 4: Photograph
5. “Attic” refers to –
a. Garret
b. Building
c. Apartment
d. Palace
6. “Woolen” is similar to _
a. Flannels
b. Silk
c. Cotton
d. Field
Unit 4: Photograph
7. The word “Heirlooms” indicates _

a. Bequest by ancestors
b. Personal achievement
c. Given by a friend
d. Learned
8. The antonym of the word ”Faded” –

a. Discolored
b. Pale
c. Vague
d. Brightened
Unit 4: Photograph
9. “Dipping” indicated the meaning -

a. Immersing
b. Rising
c. Increasing
d. Growing up
10. The word "Devilish" indicates

a. Beneficent
b. Virtuous
c. Moral
d. Wicked
Unit 4: Photograph
1. What was the condition of that small photograph found in this

story ?
2. What did grandmother do in the afternoon?
3. How did the story describe the girl?
4. Which information do you know about the photograph?
5. What is not visible in the photograph?
6. Why did grandmother squint at the photograph?
7. Why did grandmother not tell who was the girl in the
photograph?
8. What was on the other side of the wall in the photograph?
9. Why was the photograph faded?
10. How did the writer describe the environment?
Unit 4: Photograph
warm অল্প গ ম pleasant cool
knit িুনুবন ক়োজ combine separate
woolen পশ্ম়োিৃত natural synthetic
plain স়োধ়ো ণ,স ল simple fancy
wrinkle কুুঁবিত হত্তয়়ো crease smooth
needle সূি arrow unpointedness

clicking বটক বটক শ্ব্দ move stand still
Unit 4: Photograph
maidan ম়োি field urban area
heirloom বপতৃক সম্পবত্ত property dispossession
attic বিযলযক়োি়ো room open space
silence নী িত়ো quiet noisy
except িযতীত leave out include
faded ম্ল়োন colourless colorful

foggy কুয়়োশ়্োচ্ছন্ন unclear sharp
Unit 4: Photograph
লত়ো evergreen-
creeper vascular plant
plant
Granny দ়োবদম়ো grandmother grandfather
wallop প্রহ়ো ক ়ো defeat refrain
stitches সূযি দফ়োুঁ়ি secure unzip
wrist কবি hand foot
bangle ি়োল়ো bracelet

despite অিজ্ঞ়ো contempt liking
Unit 4: Photograph

িস্ত্র দ্ব়ো ়ো
drapery covered reveal
আচ্‌ছ়োবদত ক ়ো
ankle প়োযয় দগ়ো়ি়োবল foot hand
hips দক়োম rear front
devilish ন়ো কীয় evil good
wicked দুিু evil good
sweeper ঝ়ো়িুদ়ো worker employer
Unit 4: Photograph
bony অবস্থিমতস়ো thin thick
breeze ি়োন্ড়ো ি়োত়োস light air stand still
marigolds গ়োুঁদ়োফুল flower unnatural
grab িপ কয ধ ়ো intercept unhook
dip ঝ়োুঁপ immerse abstain
wonder বিবস্মত inquire disapproval

whisper বফসবফস কয িল়ো speak shout
Unit 6: Adolescents and (some) related problems in
Bangladesh -
1. The word ‘mobility’ means -

a. ability
b. creativity
c. movement
d. activity
2. The phrase ‘exposed to’ may best be replaced by -

a. to remove something
b. make public
c. experience something harmful
d. shocking news
Bangladesh -
3. The closest meaning of ‘study’ is -

a. skipping
b. omitting
c. reporting
d. learning
4. The word ‘anemia’ refers to -

a. blood pressure
b. blood sugar
c. shortage of blood
d. blood contamination
Bangladesh -
5. The ‘neonatal’ is closely related to -

a. a newborn baby
b. a mother
c. an adolescent
d. a disease
6. What could be the closest meaning of the word ‘core’?

a. alternative
b. subsidiary
c. central
d. minor
Bangladesh -
7. What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute"

in the first sentence?
a. take
b. form
c. add
d. make
8. The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for

a. occur
b. recur
c. go to a place
d. all of them
Bangladesh -
9. The synonym of affluent is

a. destitute
b. poor
c. poverty
d. well off
10. The word "economic" can be replaced by

a. economy
b. economical
c. monetary
d. finance
Bangladesh -
Open-ended Questions:
1. How will you define adolescence?

2. Why is adolescence important?
3. What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face?
4. What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh?
5. How do wealth and education influence a girl's marriage?
6. Why are adolescent girls the worst sufferers?
7. What happens to a girl when she loses mobility?
8. Who, do you think, are more vulnerable to adolescent health
problems - boys or girls? Why?
9. What major problems do boys face during adolescence?
10. Why should all of us say ‘no’ to drugs?
Bangladesh -
Constitute গিন ক ়ো Form break
resource সম্পদ asset burden
পুন ়োয় নি়োয়ন

renewal Continuation completion
ক ়ো
বিবশ্িয বিবিত
characterize Define generalize
ক ়ো
inequality অসমত়ো Discrimination equality
subordination অধীনত়ো Obligation defiance

marginalization প্র়োবন্তকীক ণ Sidelining focus
Bangladesh -
exclusion ি়োদ দদওয়়ো Avoidance inclusion
vulnerability দুিতলত়ো fragility strength
violence বনষ্ঠু ত়ো Brutality kindness
abuse অতয়োি়ো mistreatment mildness
supportive সমর্তক encouraging discouraging
curtail কম়োযন়ো Reduce Enhance

lack অভ়োি gap completeness
Bangladesh -
aware সযিতন unaware conscious
likely সম্ভ়োিয Perhaps unlikely
mobility গবতশ্ীলত়ো movement restriction
Unit 6: The Story of Shilpi
1. ‘Rift’ is dissimilar to-

a. Crack
b. Split
c. Reconciliation
d. Break
2. ‘Offspring’ means-
a. A person's children
b. A person's friend
c. A person's wife
d. A person's cousin
3. Which one is the opposite meaning of ‘convince’?

a. convince
b. Satisfy
c. Assure
d. Prevent
4. The Word ‘empowerment’ means-----

a. power given to someone to do something
b. exercising power on the poor
c. forcing someone to do something
d. dissolving a government
5. What does the word 'adolescent' mean?

a. mature
b. teenager
c. grown-up
d. adult
6. Counselling’ is synonymous to ----

a. giving advice
b. caution
c. enjoyment
d. reconciliation
7. What could be the closest meaning for 'increase’?

a. spread
b. reduce
c. enforce
d. enhance
8. What does the word ‘complication’ mean?

a. difficulty
b. ease
c. simplicity
d. comfort
9. “Obstructed” refers to –
a. supported
b. hindered
c. freed
d. exposed
10. “Standard” is not similar to –

a. normal
b. usual
c. conventional
d. unusual
1. Why did Shilpi get married at the age of 15?

2. What does the empowerment group of Shilpi work for?
3. Why did Shilpi and Rashid decide to delay their pregnancy?
4. How did Shilpi and Rashid’s peers respond to their decision?
5. How did Shilpi and Rashid convince their peers?
6. Do you think such empowerment groups are important?
Why?
7. How do you think Shilpi will have a healthy life now?
8. How did Shilpi understand her potential health risks?
9. How can we aware more girls like Shilpi?
10. What should we do to prevent child marriage in Bangladesh?
Standard ম়োন Norm Nonstandard
Disenfranchis
Empowerment ক্ষমত়োয়ন Self-reliance
ement
Gradually ক্রমশ্ Slowly, Serially Abruptly
Provide প্রদ়োন Supply, Give Refuse
Pertaining সংক্র়োন্ত Relating Omit, Exclude
Include অন্তভুতক্ত ক ়ো Comprise Exclude

Effectively ক়োযতক ভ়োযি Practically Weakly
Counseling প ়োমশ্ত দদয়়ো Advise, Helping Discourage
Support সমর্তন Corroboration Oppose
Declined কযম য়োওয়়ো Decrease Increase
Obstructed ি়োধ়োপ্র়োপ্ত Block Clear
Morbidities অসু স্থত়ো Symptom Bliss
Extended সম্প্রস়োব ত Elaborate Narrow
Unit 6: Amerigo, a Street Child
1. The Word ‘separate’ means

a. to ask for something
b. to get detached from someone or something
c. to create something
d. to asking someone for help
2. What does the word ‘refuse' mean?

a. help
b. agree
c. deny
d. support
3. Amerigo is ____
a. a homeless child
b. an orphan
c. a student
d. a happy child
4. Amerigo's parents are not living ___

a. far from Amerigo
b. together
c. far from each other
d. separately
5. The word 'painful' means -

a. comfortable
b. magnificent
c. agonizing
d. amazing
6. What does the word 'beg' mean?

a. call
b. request
c. ask
d. beseech
7. What does the word ‘disease’ not mean?

a. ailment
b. sickness
c. health
d. discomfort
8. Amerigo is talking about his life of ______.

a. happiness
b. struggle
c. bliss
d. courage
9. Sorting through trash is not recommended because it is

_______.
a. unpleasant
b. time consuming
c. Low-paying
d. harmful
10. “Peaceful” is not similar to –

a. content
b. happy
c. tranquil
d. disturbing
1. Why does Amerigo not live with his family?

2. What does Amerigo do for a living?
3. Why did Amerigo stop collecting trash?
4. How did Amerigo find ice-cream selling?
5. Why does Amerigo think he is lucky?
6. What does the passage say about Amerigo’s life?
7. Why is Amerigo called a street child?
8. Do you think Amerigo is a health risk? Why?
9. Do you think Amerigo has a right to health and education?
10. What can we do to help children like Amerigo?
Separate আল়োদ়ো individual Together
Beg প্র়োর্তন়ো Beseech Oppose
Vendor বিযক্রত়ো Seller Buyer
Infection সংক্রমণ Contamination Sterility
Painful দিদন়োদ়োয়ক Hurtful Painless
Disease দ ়োগ Illness Good health
Sorting দশ্রণীবিভ়োজন Choice, Pick Disorganization
Rubbish আিজতন়ো Junk, Garbage Clean item
Accept,
Refuse প্রতয়োিয়োন Reject, Abdicate
Approve
Unit 12: Water, water everywhere
1. The word 'tributary' refers to .

a. fountain
b. territory
c. stream
d. kingdom
2. The Buriganga water fills the air with --

a. aroma
b. fragrance
c. stink
d. scent
3. The best synonym of 'toxic' is.

a. Poisonous
b. Hygienic
c. Healthy
d. Useful
4. What could be the closest meaning for 'shape’?

a. Condition
b. Form
c. Model
d. Body
5. The word 'curse' in the first paragraph refers to

a. discharge
b. devilish act
c. divine decree of destruction
d. angel's bounty
6. 'Survive' in the first paragraph could be best replaced by

a. exist
b. attend
c. appear
d. revive
7. The old mariner had a very ______ sea-voyage.

a. pleasant
b. agonizing
c. wonderful
d. memorable
8. The best synonym of 'perpetual' is

a. continuous
b. stable
c. entire
d. temporary
9. The word 'marveled' mentioned in the passage means

a. offended
b. grief-stricken
c. overwhelmed
d. hurt
10. The word 'identified' in the passage means

a. excluded
b. traced out
c. carried out
d. teased
Open Ended Questions:
1. What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country?

2. What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga?
3. Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying
river? Give reasons for your answer.
4. How is the Buriganga polluted?
5. Do you think rivers attract people to urbanization? How?
6. In what sense are rivers going through the pangs of death?
7. What should we do to bring back the glorious past of the
rivers?
8. Do you think industrialization is responsible for river pollution?
9. What, according to you, are the significance of water?
10. Why have the United Nations identified the drinking water
problem as a challenge?
Source উৎস Origin branch
Marvel মুগ্ধ হওয়়ো Be amazed Dislike
Shortage অভ়োি Insufficiency Abundance
Toxic বিষ়োক্ত Poisonous Pure
Discharge দফযল দদওয়়ো Dump Keep
Link সংযয়োগ Connection detachment

Bounty উদ়ো ত়ো Generosity Meanness
Perpetual স্থ়োয়ী Continuous Temporary
Crisis বিপদ Emergency Normal
Plenty প্রিু Abundant Scarce
Toxic বিষ়োক্ত Poisonous Pure
Discharge দফযল দদওয়়ো Dump Keep
Link সংযয়োগ Connection detachment

Bounty উদ়ো ত়ো Generosity Meanness
Unit 12: Hakaluki Haor
1. The synonym of 'Tributary' is -

a. Branch
b. Source
c. Primary
d. Original
2. Hakaluki haor is known as a good grazing land in ____

a. monsoon
b. spring
c. winter
d. Summer
3. What is the synonym of ‘Wetlands’?

a. tide
b. swamp
c. waterfowls
d. upstream
4. Ecologically, Hakaluki Haor is

a. threatening
b. insignificant
c. crucial
d. avoidable
5. Ecosystem is closer in meaning to

a. ecology
b. economics
c. biodiversity
d. nature
6. Migratory is the opposite of

a. nomadic
b. changing
c. resident
d. gypsy
7. To encompass means to
a. direct
b. surround
c. expose
d. impose
8. The word ‘resource’ means -

a. difficulty
b. asset
c. problem
d. hindrance
9. The word ‘illegal’ refers to –

a. allowed
b. legal
c. systematic
d. prohibited
10. ‘Protect’ is not synonymous to -

a. safekeep
b. attack
c. help
d. support
1. What is Hakaluki Haor’s geographic location?

2. How is Hakaluki an important source of fisheries in
Bangladesh?
3. What is the state of the Haor area during winter?
4. What is the state of the Haor area during summer?
5. How does Hakaluki provide economic and noneconomic
benefits to the local people?
6. Do you think the Haor can be a tourist spot as well? How?
7. Why should we protect the Hakaluki Haor?
8. How is Hakaluki Haor a complex ecosystem?
9. Why has the Haor become less welcoming to migratory
waterfowls?
10. Do you think Hakaluki Haor is important for our economy?
why?
Blessed দসৌভ়োগযশ্ীল Blooming Cursed
Numerous অসংিয Countless Very Few
Wetlands জল়োভূবম Marshland Dryland
Biodiversity জীিবিবিত্রয Variety Homogeneity
Ecologically পব যিশ্গতভ়োযি Environmental Artificial
Complex জবটল Difficult Simple

Foreign
Ecosystem ি়োস্তুতন্ত্র Habitat
Environment
Interconnecting আন্তঃসংযয়োগ Connected Unrelated
Bounded আিে Trapped Free
Non-
Administrative Organizational
প্রশ়্োসবনক Administrative
Frequent Regular Infrequent

ঘন ঘন
Upstream দর়োযত প্রবতকূযল Upriver Downstream
Tributary উপনদী Branch Main

Shelter আশ্রয় Refuge Inconstant
Fries ম়োযছ দপ়োন়ো Newborn Fish Adult Fish
Downstream দর়োযত অনু কূযল Downriver Upstream
Resources সম্পদ Assistance Liability
Incompetenc
Capacity ক্ষমত়ো Capability
e
Migratory ভ্রমণশ্ীল Migrant Settled
Waterfowl জলি প়োবর্ Water Bird Land Bird

Hardly িুি কমই Barely Constantly
Unfortunately দুভত়োগযিশ্ত Unluckily Fortunately
Threat হুমবক Danger Safety
Distant দূ িততী Faraway Near
Regular
Herder পশুপ়োলক Shepherd
Person
Swamp জল়োভূবম Marshlands Drylands
Virtually ক়োযতত Almost Distant

Decade দশ্ক Long Period Short Period
Patches দক়োর়্োও দক়োর়্োও Blocks Everywhere
Exist বিদযম়োন Endure Leave
Exception িযবতক্রম Example Inclusion
Vegetation গ়োছপ়োল়ো Plant Life Urban Life
Unique অননয Incomparable Ordinary
Artificial
ি়ি, ত়োলপ়োত়ো Natural Cleaning
Thatching Cleaning
বদয়়ো ছ়োত্তয়়ো Material
Material
Benefits সু বিধ়ো Advantage Disadvantage
Rearing প়োলন Nurture Unfruitful
Reeds নলি়োগ়ি়ো Cane Green Grass
Aquatic জলজ Marine Land Animal
Flash Floods আকবস্মক িনয়ো Waterflood Slow Floods
Occurring দৃ ি হত্তয়়ো Happening Ending
Scenic দৃ শ্য সম্বন্ধীয় Beautiful Ugly

Beels বিল Wetlands Drylands
Unit 12: Kuakata, Daughter of the Sea
1. 'Scenic spot' refers to.

a. a place having multiple scenes
b. a place having a calm atmosphere
c. a place of unparalleled natural beauty
d. a place having untidy spots
2. The word 'shimmering' in the text could be best replaced by.

a. shivering
b. shining
c. significant
d. glaring
3. The best synonym of 'vibrant' is

a. thrilling
b. colourful
c. gorgeous
d. brilliant
4. What does the word 'Known' in the passage refer to?

a. Common
b. Obscure
c. Familiar
d. General
5. The word 'Indigenous' mentioned in the passage means

a. foreign
b. native
c. alien
d. akin
6. The word 'heritage' mentioned in the passage means

a. usual
b. common
c. tradition
d. formal
7. Locally means
a. regionally
b. globally
c. widely
d. narrowly
8. Heritage does NOT go with

a. tradition
b. novelty
c. culture
d. convention
9. Typical does NOT go with

a. usual
b. always
c. different
d. routine
10. Picturesque means

a. scenic
b. picture-like
c. evergreen
d. blue
1. What does the expression 'a much sought after tourist

destination' mean?
2. Where does the name 'Kuakata' come from?
3. What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot?
4. Why would one visit Kuakata?
5. 'Kuakata' upholds an ancient tradition. How?
6. What is the most unique feature of Kuakata beach?
7. What are the things that add to the beauties of Kuakata?
8. 'Kuakata' upholds an ancient tradition. How?
9. Explain one unique feature of Kuakata.
10. What should we do to protect the beauty of Kuakata?
Widespread,
Locally স্থ়োনীয়ভ়োযি provincially distantly,
nationally
Extraordinary, Common,
Rare দুলতভ, বি ল
limited familiar
Breathtaking,
Scenic দশ্তনীয় Normal, usual
spectacular
Broadness,
Breadth প্রস্থ
wideness
Division,
Combination সংবমশ্রণ Consolidation
detachment
Scenic, beautiful,
Picturesque মযন়ো ম Ugly, hideous
pleasant
Expanse বিস্তৃবত Extension, stretch Limitation
Evergreen বি সিুজ Eternal, timeless
Result,
Origin মূ ল Ancestry, Source
conclusion
Colonist,
Settlers িসবত স্থ়োপনক়ো ী
homesteader
Coast উপকূল Beach, shore
Expelled বনিত়োবসত, িবহষ্কৃত Fired, released Permit, Allow

Territory, area, Distance,
Neighborhood প়ো়ি়ো, আশ্প়োশ্
block remoteness
Homestead ি়োসস্থ়োন, বভযটম়োবট Habitant, home Annex, office
Different, Common,
Unique অননয
particular normal
Perhaps সম্ভিত Reasonably Never, unlikely
Boring, ugly,
Attractive আকষতণীয় Alluring, pleasing
dull
Typical স়োধ়ো ণ Classic, common Different
Homestead ি়োসস্থ়োন, বভযটম়োবট Habitant, home Annex, office
Jeopardy.
Reserve,
Sanctuary অভয়়ো ণয endangerme
protection
nt
Transient, roving,
Migratory পব য়োয়ী Nonmigratory
seasonal
Dispense,
Plying িলম়োন Idle, stop
exercise
Colorless,
Vibrant প্র়োণিন্ত Lively, vivid
pale
Domestic,
Indigenous আবদি়োসী Alien, foreign
endemic
Indicate বনযদতশ্ কয Announce Conceal
Heritage ঐবতহয Ancestry
Devotee ভক্ত Believer Antagonist
Wanderer, visitor
Pilgrim তীর্তয়োত্রী Native
to a shrine
Untraditional,
Traditional প্রর়্োগত Ancestral, classic
modern
Summary Writing
Summary Writing
Summary Writing Rules

❑ Summary size: 1/3rd of the passage & 3-5 sentences
❑ Use Simple Sentences
❑ No questions, example or quotes
❑ Don’t copy, paraphrase
Summary Writing
Before Writing
❑ Read the whole passage (skimming)
❑ Underline key words or key facts
❑ Plan a rough outline
Structure
❑ First Part: Topic Statement (1 sentence)
❑ Middle Part: Supporting statements (1-3 sentences)
❑ Last Part: Concluding Statement (1 sentence)
Important Lessons for Summary Writing
Unit Lesson
1 Nelson Mandela
3 I have a Dream
4 Love & Friendship
12 Hakaluki Haor
Cloze Test without Clues
warmer
1. The world is getting (a)___________ because of pollution. Every
unnecessarily as a
year millions of people all over the world die (b)______________
alarming
result of pollution. In recent years, there have been many (c)________
climate
reports that the world's (d)__________ rapid
is undergoing a (e)_________
evidence
change. All these reports provide strong (f)__________ that world
rising
temperatures are (g)__________ day by day. Climatologists
predict
(h)__________ that midway through the next century temperature
risen by
may have (i)__________ as much as 4 centigrade. This could raise
flood
sea levels and thereby (j)__________ coastal areas and farmlands.
2. Sincerity is the best way of achieving success. One can go a long
way if one does anything with sincerity. People who are sincere in
sure/ confident of making anything success. The
their work are (a)________________
know/ believe that
great men are also sincere because they (b)______________
key to success. Those who are not (d)_______
sincerity is the (c)_____ sincere
go/ pass a long way in the world. The poor people
can never (e)_________
importance
are not always sincere because they do not know the (f)___________
make a good use of it.
of sincerity. If they knew it, they would (g)______
properly but also with
Sincerity means not only to do work (h)_________
dutifulness, honesty, modesty and good behaviour. If all of us (i)____
are
surely/ definitely/ undoubtedly
sincere, our country will (j)_______________________________ be
prosperous.
prevent the rich top soil
3. Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)________
washed away by rain water and floods. You can see
from being (b)________
planted
trees being (c)________ along mountain slopes, on roadsides, in
add
parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d)_______ life to a
place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick
provide shelters to birds and animals. They give us
trunks. They (e)_______
timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They
provide oxygen. As you know by
take in carbon dioxide and (g)_______
(f)_____
breathe and live. Trees are our
needs oxygen to (i)________
now man (h)_______
protect
best friends. We should (j)________ them and plant more trees
around us.
4. In our country, women are the worst sufferers in every stage of life.
Social prejudices and customs tend to
degrade/ lower/ deteriorate
(a)_____________________________ their position. When a female
as/ to be a happy event. She is
child is born, it is not regarded (b)_________
warmth/ warmness/ core
not welcomed with the deep (c)_________________________ of
heart. Instead of being delighted, most of the members of the family
think that she has come to add to their
suffering/ misfor-tune/ misery . Even the mother of the female
(d)_____________________________
birth to a female child.
child is not welcomed cordially for giving (e)_____
Rather the mother of the female child is
blamed/ rebuked/ criticized/ slated for this. In the most cases,
(f)___________________________________
4. women are the victim of gender
disparity/ inequity/ discrimination . In fact, the life of our women
(g)_________________________________
at all/ at present/ now/ today . If we want lasting
is not smooth (h)_____________________________
development of the country, we have to
ensure/ secure/ confirm/ uplift
(i)______________________________ all/ the
the dignified status of (j)_______
women of our country. The government is conscious of this matter.
lies
5. It's a matter of great concern that Bangladesh (a)____ in the
active earthquake zone. Most of the Bangladeshis are fully
aware
(b)_______ recurrence
of its severity. Experts are alarmed by the (c)___________
straight answer
of quakes during recent years. But they give no (d)_______
safety
to the question of (e)_______ about the buildings of Dhaka city.
possibility
Since there is every (f)_________ of earthquakes in Bangladesh,
precautionary
experts call for taking adequate (g)_______________ measures to
minimize
(h)_________ opines
losses. Rajuk (i)_______ that an earthquake resistant
developed .
building code should be (j)___________
father
6. There goes a saying that child is the (a)_______ of the man.
future/ leader
Today's child is the (b)______________ lead
of a nation. He will (c)_____
process
the country. The whole (d)________ depends on their proper
nourishment/ growth/ nursing
(e)_____________________________ duty
. It is our fundamental (f)_______
latent/ inner
to rouse their (g)____________ talent. A sound environment is
necessary both in the family and the society so that a child can
(h)__________
grow
(i)______ up physically, mentally and spiritually. Only then it will be
possible to build up a beautiful and developed country.
(j)________
natural/ scenic
7. Bangladesh is a land of (a)_______________ beauty. Its beauty is
so captivating that a stranger cannot but be
attracted/ charmed/ amazed
(b)_____________________________ looking at this endless variety.
abundantly/ greatly/ endlessly showered its blessings
Nature has (c)______________________________
on this country. The rivers, hills and forests are rich in natural
resources/ beauty
(d)__________________ . The people of this country feel a strong
love/ attraction/ affection
(e)_________________________ for their motherland. They love their
core/ depth
motherland from the (f)_____________ of heart. They work hard to
improve/ develop
(g)__________________ its economic condition and to remove
poverty. Most of them toil hard from dawn to dusk to accelerate the
development/ progress/ prosperity . The progress of this
pace of (h)__________________________________
success/ development of common people.
7. country lies in the (i)_______________________
makers/ builders
They are the (j)_________________ of a beautiful and prosperous
Bangladesh.
8. Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international
organized/ arranged from time to time. Most
sporting events are (a)_____________________
sponsored by multinational manufacturing
of these events are (b)____________
companies and business firms. They pay for the sports events in
(c)___________
exchange/ return
(d)_________________ advertise/publicise
for the right to (e)___________________ their
products during those events. These events are
telecast/ broadcast/ aired worldwide by satellite and people all
(f)__________________________
live
over the world watch them (g)_______. result/ consequence ,
As a (h)____________________
coverage Thus
the sponsors' products receive maximum media (i)___________.
expansion/ promotion of trade and commerce.
sports help the (j)______________________
9. Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. If we look
numerous objects and sights
around, we will discover beauty in (a)__________
laughter of children, in kindness of strangers. But
in nature, in the (b)_________
difficulties/ confusions/ hesitations .
asked to define, we run into (c)_________________________________
Does beauty have an independent identity? Is it
universal/ absolute
(d)___________________ or relative? Is it dependent on our sense
only ? Does it lie in the (f)_______
(e)____ eyes of the beholder? Thus there will
question in our mind. However, poets, artists,
arise a number of (g)_________
are always in search of beauty in their
philosophers and thinkers (h)____
works and arts. But most of them have the common and undisputed
joy , that is, a thing of
opinion that where there is beauty, there is (i)____
forever .
beauty is a joy (j)_______
10. In recent years there have been many alarming reports that
world’s climate is undergoing a significant change. All these reports
strong evidence (b)_______
provide (a)_______ that world’s temperatures are
warming is caused
increasing day by day. This increase in global (c)_________
by
(d)_______ around
increased amounts of carbon dioxide (e)_______ the
believe that greenhouse effect is the
earth. Most climatologists (f)_______
cause
likely (g)_______ of this global warming. It may harm human
reduce mankind’s
beings seriously. This could catastrophically (i)_______
(h)_______
ability to grow food.
(j)_______
important/ essential
11. We know that all species are (a)____________________ for
lost/ extinct/ absent ,
maintaining ecological balance. If one is (b)_____________________
changes . In order to
the whole natural environment (c)_________
protect/ save
(d)_____________ the environment from being spoilt, we should
our
therefore protect (e)_______ wildlife. The good news is that many
takingaction to protect their (g)_____________
countries are now (f)_______ endangered
animals to
save/ protect the earth's wild (i)________
wildlife. We should (h)______________
kind/ generous to animals is to be kind to
save ourselves. To be (j)_______________
mankind.
happened/ occurred
12. Many events of great importance (a)______________________
during the last century. Significant advances
were made/ were achieved
(b)____________________________ in the field of science and
technology. Many European colonies gained independence. The
for/ of
movement (c)_______ for/ of
democracy became (d)_______ in many
occurred in the century. It
parts of the world. Two world wars (e)__________
also/ had witnessed the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of
(f)_________
Japan were completely destroyed as a result of dropping of atom
bombs. The Vietnam war and the Gulf war killed many innocent
emergence/ birth
people. However, the (g)_________________ of Bangladesh as an
was/ had been a momentous event.
independent nation (h)_________________
bloody war of nine months, Bangladesh was born. Now
12. After a (i)_______
hold/ can raise our heads high as an independent country in
we (j)________________
the world.
strictly followed by the
13. In Britain road and transport rules are (a)_______
safety
drivers. Consequently it has the best road (b)_______ record in
abide by the rules (d)_____
Europe. All transports must strictly (c)_______ set by
that
the government. Coaches and minibuses (e)_______ carry children
fitted/ provided/ equipped
under 16 must be (f)___________________________ with seatbelts.
alert/ vigilant . So, the
enforcing agencies are (h)_____________
There the law (g)__________
safest
buses and coaches have become the (i)_______ form of road
transport
(j)__________.
extraordinary
14. Rabindranath Tagore was a man of (a)_______________ genius.
at the same time/ not only
He was (b)___________________________ a poet and a novelist
as well as/ but also
(c)___________________ a playwright, a painter and a philosopher.
translating
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for (d)____________ 'Gitanjali' into
fame/ name
English. Those translations earned him a great (e)______________ in
rulers
the West. As a humanist, Tagore accused the British (f)_______ and
independence of India from Britain. Tagore was
pleaded for the (g)_______________
spreading
highly influential in (h)__________ the best of Indian culture to the
dedicated himself to literature at a very
West and vice-versa, He (i)___________
early age. After coming back from England, he began to write
tirelessly in all branches of literature.
(j)_________
attractive/ unique spots which allow a
15. Kuakata is one of the (a)_________________
visitor to watch both the sunrise and the (c)_______
(b)_______ sunset from the
beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most

unique/ attractive beaches. The long and (e)_______
(d)__________________ wide beach at
natural setting. This sandy beach slopes
Kuakata has a typical (f)_______
pleasant as is
gently into the Bay and bathing there is as (h)_________
(g)_______
truly
swimming or diving. Kuakata is (i)_______ a virgin beach and a
sanctuary for migratory winter birds.
(j)__________
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Rearranging Sentences
❑ Two main types – Biography-wise, Moral Story

❑ Create groups of sentences, then arrange the groups
❑ Write the answer in correct format
Important Topics for Re-arranging Sentences:

1. Kazi Nazrul Islam
2. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
3. Rabindranath Tagore
4. Nelson Mandela
5. Dr. Kudrat-e-khuda
6. Khan Jahan Ali
7. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah
8. Alfred Bernerd Nobel
9. Aristotle
10. The Astrologer and the King

11. King and the tax collector
12. A Lad and his teacher
13. Napoleon and an English Boy
14. Grapes are sour
15. An English Poet
Re-arranging Sentences
a) He died on August 29, 1976 and was buried in the compound of Dhaka
University.
(b) He wrote a lot of poems, songs, gazals, short stories, poems, novels, etc.
(c) He lost his father at the age of eight and at the age of eleven he
showed his poetic genius.
(d) At the age of nineteen, he joined the Army as an ordinary soldier to fight
in the First World War.
(e) On his return from the battle field, he gave up the sword for the pen.
(f) It was tragic that he had been suffering from a cruel disease since 1942
and remained paralyzed for the rest of his life.
(g) In 1924, he married Promila in Kolkata.
(h) Bangladesh became independent in 1971 and he was brought to
Bangladesh from Kolkata in 1972.
(i) Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899 in the district of Burdwan in West
Bengal.
(j) Then he was declared our national poet by the Government of
Bangladesh.
i c v d e g f h
(a) Yahya khan declared martial law, banned Awami League and ordered
arrest of Sheikh Mujib.
(b) The West Pakistan rulers, however, were completely against Mujib's
demand for greater autonomy.
(c) On March 17, 1971, the first government of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh was formed and Mujib was made the first President of the
country in his absence.
(d) Soon after that Muktibahini was formed and it started strong resistance
against the Pak Army.
(e) After nine months of bloody war, Bangladesh became independent and
Sheikh Mujib took the charge of reconstructing the war- torn country.
(f) In the general election of Pakistan in 1970, Awami League won on a
massive majority under Mujib's leadership.
(g) His party swooped in all but two of East Pakistan's quota of seats in the
National Assembly.
(h) In a historic speech at the Racecourse Ground in Dhaka on March7,
1971, Mujib called for the independence of Bangladesh.
f g b j h a c i d e
(i) On the night of March 25, 1971, Pak Army launched Operation
Searchlight and started large scale genocide of the innocent Bengalis and
arrested Sheikh Mujib.
(j) The then Pak President Yahya Khan delayed the Awami League from
forming the Provincial government.
f g b j h a c i d e
(a) In 1880, Rabindranarth was called back to India.
(b) He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 for his Gitanjali.
(c) He returned home without any qualifications of distinction.
(d) He wrote Gitanjali, a collection of Bengali songs of superior quality.
(e) Rabindranath Tagore, the 14th child of Debendranath and Sarada Devi
Tagore, was born in 1861 in a respectable family at Jorasako in Kolkata.
(f) At the age of seventeen, in 1878 he reached London to attend school.
(g) He went to school early and wrote his first verse at the age of eight.
(h) The experience had a lasting effect on his later life.
(i) However, he never gave up his habit of writing poetry.
(j) He gathered much experience from his stay in London.
e g f a c j h i d b
4. Nelson Mandela
(a) They were aliens in their country and were subjected to all sorts of
indignities.
(b) The blacks were treated cruelly.
(c) The great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice.
(d) They were denied all basic human rights.
(e) Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks.
(f) Eventually, the great leader realised the goal of liberating his own
people.
(g) He was thrown behind the prison bar.
(h) Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa.
(i) But the oppressive rulers could not break the spirit.
(j) In fact, he was one of the greatest leaders of the world who struggled
against apartheid throughout his life.
h j b d a e c g i f
(a) He showed extraordinary credit in every examination of the school.
(b) He has made great contribution to the scientific research of Bangladesh.
(c) Dr. Kudrat-e-Khuda was born on 8th May at village Margram in the
district of Birbhum in West Bengal in 1900 AD.
(d) In 1925 getting star marks he passed M.Sc in Chemistry from Kolkata
Varsity.
(e) He died on 3rd November in 1977.
(f) His father Hazrat Shah Abdul Mukit was a pious man.
(g) In 1929 he passed D.Sc from Imperial College in England.
(h) At the age of six, he was admitted into a Furkania Madrasa and then he
was admitted into an English School.
(i) He made a great plan to give the new structure of education system.
(j) In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board.
c f h a d g b j i e
6. Khan Jahan Ali
(a) As Bagerhat is near the Bay of Bengal, the water is usually saline.
(b) Khan Jahan Ali was a philanthropic man.
(c) He, therefore, excavated many tanks to provide fresh water to the
people.
(d) He came to Bagerhat to preach Islam and to promote the plight of
common people.
(e) He found Bagerhat beset with many problems.
(f) His memory will never be sunk into oblivion.
(g) Thus he redressed the problem of drinking water.
(h) The scarcity of drinking water is one of them.
(i) The people of Bagerhat remember him with great respect.
(j) Ghora Dighi is one of them.
b d e h a c j g f i
or
b d e h a c j g i f
(a) He was one of the most renowned linguists of Bangladesh.
(b) He died in 1969 and we remember him with respect.
(c) He was second to none in Bengali Language and Literature.
(d) Dr. Mohammad Shahidullah was born in 24 Porgona, West Bengal in
1885.
(e) He joined Jashore Zilla School in 1910.
(f) He passed the Entrance and FA exam in 1904 and 1906.
(g) He received some awards and contributed much to Bengali Literature.
(h) He passed Hons. and M.A. in 1910 and 1912.
(i) He joined Dhaka University as a lecturer of Bengali in 1921.
(j) He got his Ph.D in 1928.
d a c f h e i j g b
or
d f h e i j g a c b
(a) One prize is awarded in each field.
(b) The prize is instituted by a man who was the inventor of the science of
destruction.
(c) Nobel prize is the world's most important prize.
(d) He is Alfred Bernard Nobel.
(e) Though he is a citizen of Sweden, he was educated in Russia.
(f) Nobel Prizes are awarded every year for outstanding achievements in
the field of science, literature and for promoting world's peace.
(g) The prize is given to persons with most outstanding contribution.
(h) If there are more than one recipient of the prize in one field, the prize
money is equally distributed amongst all the winners.
(i) Economics was added in the list in 1969 for the first time.
(j) He was born in Stockholm on 21st October, 1833 and he died on 10th
December, 1896.
c b d j e f i g a h
9. Aristotle
(a) As a result, he studied under a great thinker Plato.
(b) He also wrote books on Biology, Literature, Economics and Comparative
politics.
(c) Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way.
(d) Aristotle was born in Greece.
(e) His father wanted him to be a physician but he never cherished to be so.
(f) Later on, Aristotle took the pen to write on topics suitable for human
civilization.
(g) He is called the father of Biology because of his creativity.
(h) 'Politics' is one of his famous books which exposes fullest development of
his wisdom.
(i) He was the son of a royal physician.
(j) He wanted to be a free thinker.
d i e j a c f h d g
or
d g i e j a c f h b
(a) The king was fond of knowing his future from the astrologer.
(b) The king called him to the palace.
(c) At this the king got furious and condemned him to death.
(d) A good astrologer visited the capital of the king.
(e) Once there was a king.
(f) With ready wit he said, 'The stars declare that I'll die only a week before
your death”.
(g) But another thought crossed his mind before the astrologer was
removed for execution.
(h) The king then asked, "How long would you live?”
(i) The astrologer told something very unpleasant.
(j) He then thought for a while some ways of escape.
e a d b i c g h j f
(a) Then he invited applications.
(b) The applicants were asked to meet the Sultan one by one.
(c) Long ago, there lived a Sultan in a country.
(d) Then he found the desired man.
(e) He wanted to appoint an honest man as his tax collector.
(f) A number of people applied for the job.
(g) All the applicants blushed and refused except one.
(h) So, he asked for the wise counselor's advice.
(i) When they all arrived, the Sultan asked them to dance.
(j) They came through a passage where gold coins were kept.
c e f a f b j i g d
(a) He asked him where God was.
(b) He praised him highly.
(c) Once a lad went to a famous teacher.
(d) The teacher thought highly of the boy's understanding.
(e) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where He is not.
(f) The boy devoted himself in earning knowledge.
(g) He begged to instruct him in the arts and sciences.
(h) He agreed to teach the lad.
(i) He had expressed his desire to acquire knowledge.
(j) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.
c i g j a e d b h f
(a) “Please let me go to my country.”
(b) An English boy was making a small boat.
(c) “I shall cross the sea and go to my country by this boat.”
(d) He made all arrangements to send him to his country.
(e) Suddenly he noticed a wonderful thing.
(f) Napoleon was charmed by the words of the small boy.
(g) “I haven’t seen my mother for a long time.”
(h) The boy said, “My country is on the other side of the sea.”
(i) One day Napoleon, the king of France, was walking along the seashore.
(j) The boy was brought before him and he asked him what he would do
with such a small boat.
i e b j h g c a f d
14. Grapes are sour
(a) One day he was very hungry.
(b) The grapes were too high for him to reach.
(c) Again and again he jumped.
(d) At last he entered into a vineyard.
(e) Once upon a time, there lived a fox in a forest.
(f) But each time, he failed to reach the grapes.
(g) At last being tired, he went away saying that the grapes were sour.
(h) He took a run and jumped to reach the bunch of grapes but could not
reach it.
(i) He searched for food everywhere but he did not get any food.
(j) There were ripe grapes hanging up on the vine.
e a i d j b h c f g
15. An English Poet
(a) During his stay he received an unpaid letter from his friend, which
contained nothing but some words.
(b) With great hope in mind, he opened the box.
(c) He wanted to teach his friend a good lesson.
(d) An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health.
(e) To his utter surprise, he found nothing but an ordinary stone.
(f) Thus the poet taught his friend a good lesson.
(g) So, he procured a heavy stone and packed it up in a fine box.
(h) His friend thought that the contents of the parcel were valuable, so he
paid the heavy charge for carrying it.
(i) The poet had to pay double postage, so, he became very annoyed,
(j) Then he sent it to his friend with the words on it "Carriage to be paid on
delivery."
d a i c g j h b e f
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Structure
❑ Topic Sentence
❑ Descriptors/ Supporting Statements
❑ Terminator/ Concluding Statement
Remember!
❑ Single paragraph
❑ Various Sentence Structures
❑ Formal Language
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Important Paragraphs:
1. The Historic Speech of March 7
2. Food Adulteration
3. Digital Bangladesh
4. Environment Pollution
5. Climate Change/ Global Warming
6. Use of Mobile Phone/ Internet/ Facebook
7. Folk Music
8. Your Favourite Personality
9. Early Marriage/ Dowry System
10. Pahela Boishakh
11. The Padma Bridge
12. Coronavirus
13. Online Education
14. The Sundarbans
15. Etiquettes & Manners/ Good Manners
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1. The Historic Speech of 7th March
The historic speech of 7th March delivered by Bangabandhu Sheikh

Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, bears great importance in our
national life. Following this decisive speech, people of all walks of life got
prepared to take part in the Liberation War and finally achieved
independence. Bangabandhu delivered this speech on 7 March 1971 in the
then Race Course ground (present Suhrawardy Uddyan). The speech was
addressed to a huge audience of Bengali people. The speech was greatly
related to our national history. Bangabandhu in this speech put up all the
oppression and cruelty of Pakistani rulers to the huge audience, which
inflamed their sense of reason. He asked the common people to stop all the
official activities. He requested the people to convert every house into a fort
and confront the enemy with whatever they had. In short, he decisively
permitted the people to take up weapons against the enemy. Before the
liberation war, this was the last speech of Bangabandhu, and people being
immensely influenced by it, attacked the Pakistani occupation forces heart
and soul. Eventually, people won the victory over the cowards and
achieved independence. Thus, the importance of the 7th March Speech is
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1. The Historic Speech of 7th March
immeasurable. The speech is highly valued across the world. Recently

UNESCO recognized this historic speech on 7th March of Bangabandhu as
part of the world's documentary heritage. Thus, the speech has added to
our national glory of independence and remains to be of great historical
importance for every Bangladeshi.
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Food adulteration is the practice of dishonest businesspeople adding

unhealthy ingredients to food in order to keep it fresher for longer.
Adulteration is usually done on purpose. The main cause of food
adulteration is the greed of few dishonest businessmen. They desire to
improve their profit margins at the expense of the public's or consumer's
health. When profit is more important than morals in business, it is easy to
add poisonous ingredients to meals and beverages. Chemical substances
are used to minimize production costs. Food items are preserved for a long
time, or for deceptive or harmful intentions. Food adulteration causes a
variety of health issues in people. The use of formalin causes a number of
liver-damaging disorders such as cirrhosis. Urea and other nitrogenous
products trigger kidney diseases, particularly in kids. Low density lipoprotein,
which promotes atherosclerosis and heart disease, is found in
oleomargarine, which is used in butter. Dead chicken in hotels and
restaurants may carry disease-causing organisms and cause infection. Toxic
substances included in artificial colorants include copper, zinc, and indigo,
all of which are carcinogenic and may cause cancer. It is heartening that
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our government has taken proper steps to address this issue, punish
offenders, and protect the public from this horrible epidemic.
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‘Digital Bangladesh' means digitizing Bangladesh by ensuring an ICT

based society where information will be available on the line and where all
possible activities of the government and other non-government or semi-
government organizations will be performed using digital technology.
Making a digital Bangladesh was an election manifesto (2008) of Awami
League, one of the leading political parties in Bangladesh. In the 9th
National Parliamentary election, Awami League declared to develop
Bangladesh into a digital country by the next decade. Bangladesh is an
independent country. She achieved her freedom more than 39 years ago.
But still she is burdened with many problems like poverty, overpopulation,
unemployment, corruption, food deficit, natural calamities, power crisis etc.
Considering all these, the present government has aimed at making a
Digital Bangladesh to overcome these problems. The motto of Digital
Bangladesh is to establish technology based digital governance, e-
commerce, e-agriculture, e-production, e-education, etc, emphasising the
overall development of the country and the nation. The benefits of Digital
Bangladesh are many. If we can establish a Digital Bangladesh, corruption
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will be drastically reduced. Besides, it will save people's time and money
and will make people more enterprising and thus will reduce
unemployment. It will connect people with the whole world economically,
politically, socially, academically and even culturally. It will open doors for
the people to improve their conditions. It will also improve banking and
financial activities. Money transfer and transaction of business could be
made within seconds by clicking the mouse of a computer. Agriculture,
health, education, commerce - all these sectors will be highly benefited by
making Bangladesh a Digital one.
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The surroundings in which a person, animal or plant lives are called the
environment. There are many elements in our environment. Air, water, soil,
plants, animals, etc. are such elements. They are essential for the
environment as well as human beings. These elements should be sound for
our sound living. But when they are polluted and their essential balance is
disrupted, this phenomenon is known as environmental pollution.
Nowadays, almost everywhere, our environment is being seriously polluted.
In many places in our country, the environment has become extremely
polluted. We ourselves are responsible for this severe pollution. Industries and
factories emit huge amounts of smoke, gases and fumes. Motor vehicles
also emit large amounts of smoke and gases. All these pollute air seriously
and polluted air is very harmful for us. Water gets polluted due to dumping
of industrial wastes and chemical fertilizers and insecticides which are
washed away into rivers and canals. Due to the indiscriminate use of vehicle
horns, loud speakers, mikes, etc. sound is polluted. Soil is polluted by harmful
chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Besides, people are cutting down trees
at random. All these are causing environmental pollution. Consequently,
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man becomes sick, animals and fishes are reducing, global warming is
increasing, polar ice caps are melting, frequent floods are occurring and so
on. We all should be aware of this harmful pollution and take effective
measures to check it.
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Climate change is one of the burning issues the world is facing currently.
It is an issue that isn’t targeted to any specific group of people rather it will
affect the whole of mankind. But it will affect people living below the
poverty line the most. Global warming is considered one of the main
reasons for climate change. Global warming indicates the rise in
temperature worldwide which is caused by different reasons. As the
developed countries are producing tons of greenhouse gases regularly, it is
damaging nature very fast. But the developing or underdeveloped
countries have to face the result of climate change first. As a result of global
warming, different natural calamities like floods, cyclones, drought will occur
and they will take thousands of lives. As poor people worldwide have no
safety measure against all these, they will suffer the most. Moreover, polar
ice packs will also melt with the rise of temperature which is very risky for the
people living in coastal areas. It has been found in research that if the
average temperature rises by 2 degrees Celsius, sea level will rise by 1
meter. It will cause thousands of people living in coastal areas to leave their
accommodation. As Bangladesh is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the
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southern part of the country, Bangladesh is also at risk of being affected by

climate change. With the industrial revolution, millions of factories are set up
and they are emitting chemicals that are very harmful to nature. If they
don’t take proper steps to prevent this, it will take a short time to damage
the atmosphere of this planet. Even using excessive motor vehicles leads to
carbon emission which damages nature greatly. Though the world leaders
are discussing ways to reduce carbon emission globally, we should be
aware of the upcoming danger. Our government should take proper steps
to save the greenery and tree plantation can play a vital role to fight
climate change. Also, the factories should be compliant with the safety rules
so that no harmful chemicals can enter nature without being treated. This
way, we would be able to build a world for our next generation which will
be healthier and safer. It is our duty to save our planet from the adverse
effects of climate change and it is high time we should take steps.
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6. Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone/ Internet/ Facebook
A mobile phone is one of the amazing inventions of modern science and

technology. A mobile phone is a scientific device by which we can
communicate with others. The mobile phone communication system goes
one step further when it is connected to the Internet. Some mobile
applications like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Imo have made the
communication system easier and smoother. Online classes are being
conducted through mobile during the current Coronavirus lockdown
period. Starting from acquiring knowledge, smartphones have become the
focal point of entertainment. Drama, movies, web series are all on mobile
now. Different types of high-graphics games are also being played on
mobile now. Moreover, one of the most popular features of mobile is the
camera. By this, you can save special moments of your life in the form of
pictures or videos. Despite all the advantages, there are some
disadvantages to using a mobile phone. Continued use of mobile phones
over a long period of time can cause various health hazards for the users.
Moreover, at present, the youth is becoming addicted to mobile phones
and their screen time is increasing at an alarming rate. Though it has some
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6. Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone/ Internet/ Facebook
demerits, it is truly a blessing to our civilization. But the mobile phone will do
more benefits to us if it is used carefully in a controlled way.
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7. Folk Music
The communal music and songs that are not influenced by any
sophisticated musical rules or any standard instruments are basically called
folk music. Bangladesh has a rich folk music tradition that includes both
religious and secular songs. Folk music has some notable features. It is
composed of rural people based on ancient rules transmitted orally. Neither
classical nor modern music influenced these ancient musical rules. No
regular practice is essential for folk music. It is mainly composed and
performed by illiterate or semi-educated rural people. The culture and
lifestyle of different tribes have also influenced folk music. Tribes like Santal,
Garo, Hajong, Chakma, Manipuri, Tripuri, Marma etc. have a great
influence on ethnic Bengali culture and lifestyle. The interaction clearly
reflects the richness of folk music. Folk songs can be sung solo or in chorus.
Folk songs sung individually include Baul, Bhatiali, Murshidi, Marfati, while
songs sung in chorus include Kabigan, Leto, Alkap and Gambhira. Folk
music of Bangladesh is losing its appeal to the youth day by day. Modern
pop or band songs are influencing the taste of the common man greatly.
Government should take some steps to protect our old traditions and
culture.
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Everybody imitates his or her favorite personality to build up his/her own

dream, career, and personality. I also have my favorite personality. He is
Zahir Raihan. Though I have not seen him in real life as I belong to the post-
liberation war generation. I have read many things about him. The
contribution of Zahir Rihan to our Liberation War has enthralled me. He was
born on 19 August 1935 in the village of Mayapur in the Feni district. Zahir
Rihan was an active worker in the language movement. While Rihan was a
student, he joined the procession of our language movement despite a ban
on such activities. However, he was arrested several times for such activities.
But his spirit never faded. In 1969, Zahir Rihan took an active part in the mass
movement. In 1971 he joined the Liberation War. His dream of an
independent country always inspired me a lot.
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Early marriage, child marriage, or premature marriage refers to the

marriage of a girl or boy before the age of 18. There are many reasons
behind early or premature marriage in Bangladesh. Firstly, lack of education
is the main reason for early marriage. Secondly, traditional and religious
views are also responsible for this. Thirdly, the insecurity of girls causes early
marriage. Parents marry their sons off to get dowry from the in-law’s home.
Girl’s parents are unwilling to educate their daughters. They think that girls
are born to do household work in-law’s home. That is why they think it is
better to marry their daughters as early as possible. There are many bad
impacts on child marriage. Child marriage violates children’s rights and puts
them at high risk of abuse, violence, and exploitation. The persons who get
a premature marriage suffer a lot in the long run. People, especially in rural
areas, tend to marry their sons and daughters off earlier than the expected
time. Marrying at such a premature age. Boys suffer a lot because they
have to work hard to run a family. On the other hand, girls suffer even more.
They have to risk their lives during premature childbirth. We should realize
the bad consequences of premature marriage. The government and the
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common people must come forward to stop this evil system. Social
awareness should be raised among the people.
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10. Pahela Baishakh
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali new year is one of the most
celebrated Bengali festivals that portrays renewal and fresh starts. To the
people of Bangladesh, Pahela Baishakh is not only a day, but an occasion
for letting go of worries and welcoming new beginnings. Its importance lies
in the message it delivers and the happiness it brings to Bangladeshi people.
The day is celebrated with bright festivities throughout the country. People
dress up in red and white clothes, eat Panta-Ilish (soaked rice with fried
Hilsha fish) and attend rallies as well as cultural programs. The most
impressive part of the celebration is the expression of Bengali history, art and
culture that can be seen in every aspect. This festival connects us to Bengali
history, music and literature; introduces us to classic Bengali food and thus
upholds our culture to the people of Bangladesh and beyond. Through this
kind of festival, we can stay connected to our roots and keep our culture
alive for decades and centuries. Thus, Pahela Baishakh is a festival that goes
beyond its literal meaning and ensures the safekeeping of Bengali culture
through its colourful observance.
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Padma Bridge, the result of the joint efforts of the people and
government of Bangladesh is a messenger of modern communication
system, which was inaugurated on 25 June 2022 by the Honorable Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina of the Government of the People’s Republic of
Bangladesh. It is a multipurpose bridge project over the fast-flowing Padma
River in Bangladesh. The country’s largest mega project has been built with
the sole efforts of the honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and with full
domestic funding without any foreign aid. Initially in 2007 the cost of Padma
Bridge was estimated at 10 thousand 161 crore 75 lakh taka. However, due
to design changes, river management and various technical complications,
its cost came to about 30 thousand crores. On its eastern bank is Lauhjung
of Munshiganj and on its western bank Shariatpur and Madaripur. The total
length of this bridge is 6,150 meters and width is 18.18 meters. The
construction of this bridge started on December 7, 2014 with only concrete
and steel. It was built by China Major Bridge Engineering Construction
Company Limited. 20,000 people including 2,000 foreigners are directly
involved in the various works of the project. Through the opening of this
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bridge, 19 districts of the southwestern region have been directly

connected with the eastern part of the country, including Dhaka, and most
of the districts will be connected when the railway section is opened.
Economic development of Bangladesh and the importance of Padma
Bridge in changing the standard of living of billions of people are immense.
Besides, this bridge will be one of the most interesting and historical
landmarks in the world and the key to a successful economy. Bangladesh
has entered a new era with the construction of Padma Bridge. Most
importantly, Padma Bridge will be a shining symbol of hope, confidence,
devotion and faith of the people of Bangladesh.
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12. Coronavirus
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause infection in

the nose, sinuses, or upper throat, and lungs. The viruses cause illnesses like
the common cold or more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
It was found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and
MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. There are several known
coronaviruses that are circulating in animals but have not yet infected
humans. A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been
previously identified in humans. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first
reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. As of July 1, 2021, the
virus has already broken out in 222 countries. Common signs of Coronavirus
infection are fever, cough, respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath. In
severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, kidney failure, and even
death. There is no specific treatment for this viral infection. Infected patients
are normally given support for breathing, fluids, and pain relievers. To
prevent the virus's spread, doctors have recommended regular hand
washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and
thoroughly cooking meat and eggs.
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Online education describes a situation where students learn from home

or anywhere by using the internet and other technologies. Online education
has some benefits as well as few limitations also. The other name of online
education is e-learning. For online classes every student needs a mobile or
laptop with internet access. It reduces the geographical distance of
learning. Students from different corners of the world can join an online
class, wherever it is held. There are no time limitations like the traditional
education system. Online classes allow the use of soft copies of textbooks
and this encourages students’ curiosity. Many reputed institutions have
shifted to online classes as the most convenient method of continuing
teaching and learning progress. It saves time and money at the same time.
Through online classes, students can collaborate with students from different
countries and cultures. Along with many advantages, online classes also
have some disadvantages. Conducting or attending an online class will
certainly require expensive electronic devices. Students often cannot afford
to purchase those devices. Again with online classes, students get easy
access to the internet. If their surfing is not guided, it can distract students
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from the right learning path. After all, online classes are the blessing of the
new day which opens up a vast ocean of education by removing all kinds
of cultural, geographical and psychological barriers.
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14. The Sundarbans
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest is the largest mangrove forest in the world.

This forest is Situated both Bangladesh and West Bengal, India delineating to
the seaward of the delta. Sundarban is well-known for its rich biodiversity
(both flora and fauna). This mangrove forest is considered the world's best
mangrove forest for its natural treasure. The total area of Sundarban is about
38,500 sq. km, however, 1/3 of Sundarbans covers the marshy canal which
spreads all across the Sundarban. However, the actual forest area is 10,000
sq. km of which almost 6,000 sq. km placed I in Bangladesh and the rest in
West Bengal, India. The name of Sundarbans Mangrove Forest originated
from “beautiful jungle” or “beautiful forest”, in the Bengali language (Sundar
means ‘beautiful’ and forest means jungle). The name of the forest might be
derived from the Sundari trees which are the most common and dominant
tree species in Sundarbans. The regularly flooded Sundarbans saltwater
swamp forests lie within the mangrove forests. The Sundarbans intersected
having a complex network of the tidal canal from the Bay of Bengal,
mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. Sundarbans
including Sundarban national park was declared as UNESCO world heritage
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14. The Sundarbans
site in 1997. The region is recognized for the eponymous Royal Bengal Tiger,
along with numerous fauna which includes parrots, spotted deer, crocodiles
and snakes.The fertile soils of Sundarban delta got intensive human use for
the last several centuries, this extreme pressure causes the destruction of the
natural condition of Sundarban, converting the forest area into agricultural
land and shrimp cultivation.Over the last several decades because of
added pressure on Sundarban mangrove forest Royal Bengal Tiger has
been losing its natural habitat and being an endangered species. However,
across the Sundarban forest area, Royal Bengal Tigers act as the defensive
barrier against the local intruder.
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15. Etiquette & Manners/ Good Manners
Etiquette and good manners are the way of showing consideration, care
and respect towards others. Etiquette means the rules of correct behavior in
society. On the other hand, the word ‘manners’ means polite behavior. So
both words have a relationship. But there is a difference between etiquette
and manners. Etiquette is the code of polite behavior that is based on social
acceptance. Manners are the behaviors that reflect the attitude of
consideration, care, respect and kindness to others. They have a great role
in maintaining discipline and peace in our life. Good manners are one of
the greatest qualities of human character. It creates human mutual
harmony. Without it, human love can never be won. It makes life beautiful in
society. People can do a lot of good things on earth by showing good
manners. We can earn the love of the people. It increases our credibility in
society. Family is the best medium for learning etiquette and manners. It is
an everlasting fact that children have always loved imitation. That is, they try
to learn what they see. This is why it is important for the elderly of the family
to be polite so that children can learn politeness in the normal way. Future
successes and failures of the child depend on this family taught education.
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15. Etiquette & Manners/ Good Manners
Etiquette and Manners make our social life peaceful. They increase
harmony between people. So we all need to be aware of good manners.
Story Writing
Story Writing
Story Arc:
❑ Exposition
❑ Inciting incident
❑ Rising action
❑ Climax
❑ Falling action
❑ Conclusion
Story Writing
Important Story Writing Topics:

1. Bayazid’s Devotion for his Mother
2. Dress does not make a man great
3. Money cannot bring happiness
4. The lion and the mouse
5. Slow and steady wins the race
6. Grasp all, lose all
7. Where there is a will, there is a way
8. An honest woodcutter
9. The ant and the dove
10. King Midas and his golden touch
Story Writing
Once, there was a little boy named Bayazid. One night, he was studying by
the side of his mother. His ailing mother was sleeping. All of a sudden, she
woke up, raised her head and told him to give her a glass of water. Bayazid
went to the kitchen to bring water but he found no water there. He looked
for water everywhere in the house. He was so much devoted to his mother
and loved her very dearly. He felt great pity for his thirsty mother. As a result,
he went to a distant fountain to fetch water. But the nearby water hole was
far away from the home. He took the pitcher and started walking to the
water hole. Reaching to the hole he filled the pitcher and returned home
as early as possible. He came back with water and found his mother asleep.
He did not wake her. He thought awakening his mother may sour up her
illness. Holding a glass of water in his hand, he is still beside his mother’s bed.
He was waiting for his mother’s waking. But she was sound asleep.
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When it was dawn Bayazid’s mother woke up and instantly discovered her
son standing beside her bed with a glass of water in hand. At first, she could
not understand anything. She wondered for a moment. Then she could
realize the fact. She could not control her tears. She embraced her son with
deep love and blessed him from the core of her heart. The mother was
impressed with his son’s devotion to her and blessed him from the core of
her heart. She earnestly prayed to Allah to bless her son with the highest
honor in spiritual life. Allah granted her prayer and Bayazid became a great
saint in his later life.
Story Writing
Sheikh Saadi was a great poet in Iran. He used to lead a very simple life.
Once on his way to the court of the icing of Iran, he took shelter in a noble
man’s house for a night. He was then in a very simple dress. The people of
that house did not deal well with the poet. Rather they showed disrespect
and dishonor to him. The poet left the noble man’s house in utter dismay. A
few days later, he went there again with a rich dress on. This time he was
duly respected and honored by the people of the noble man’s house. They
gave him rich food to eat. The poet did not eat the food but he began to
put the food in his pocket: Seeing it, the nobleman was astonished. He
asked the poet about his mysterious behavior. Then the poet said, “This food
is for my dress, but not for me. Had it been not so, I would have been
treated in the same manner when I was very poorly dressed.” The nobleman
was really sad about this. He begged forgiveness from the poet.
Story Writing
3. Money Cannot Bring Happiness
There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from
morning till night.A rich neighbour of his was a banker who one day said to
him “How much a year do you earn? The cobbler replied, “I earn enough to
make both ends meet.” “I am sorry for that. You must be living in great
distress,” said the banker. “But I am used to this sort of life and I am happy,”
said the cobbler.
The next day the rich banker again came to visit the cobbler. He came with
ten thousand taka in a bag. He said to him, “Look, my friend! I’ve brought
ten thousand taka for you. Keep this money and remove your distress.” The
cobbler was greatly surprised. At first, he refused to take the money. The rich
man told him that he could use the money in times of difficulties. The
cobbler took the bag of money from the rich man and thanked him.
Now new thinking took hold of the cobbler. He said to himself, “Ten
thousand taka is a lot of money.” He could not think where to keep the
money. He did not find any safe place to keep the bag. He dug a hole in his
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3. Money Cannot Bring Happiness
hut and kept the money there. But he always thought that his money could
be stolen at any time. This anxiety kept him awake and his sleep fled away
at night. He even could not devote himself to his work. As a result, his life
became more miserable. Peace and happiness vanished from his life. The
cobbler gradually realized that he had money, but no peace of mind.
So, one morning the cobbler went to the banker’s house and returned the
money. From then on, the cobbler could pass his days with singing and
great happiness as before.
Story Writing
4. The Lion and the Mouse
Once a lion was sleeping in a cave. A mouse was playing nearby. While
playing happily it ran over the face of the lion. It awoke the lion. At this, the
lion grew very angry with the silly mouse. The mouse became very
frightened, and he said to the lion, “Oh king of the jungle, I am a very tiny
creature. I made a great mistake, please forgive me this time. I may be of
some help to you at any time."
Hearing this, the lion smiled and let the mouse go. One night the mouse
heard the roar of a lion. Having reached near the sound, he saw the lion
trapped in a hunter's rope. The mouse gave his identity and requested him
not to shout. Then the mouse began to cut the rope with its sharp teeth. The
lion expressed his gratitude to the mouse. The mouse said in reply, "Even the
smallest creatures can be of great help to giants."
Story Writing
Once upon a time, there lived a hare in a jungle. He was always proud of
his speed. A tortoise also lived there. The hare always annoyed the tortoise
for its slow speed. One day the hare was walking through the jungle.
Suddenly he saw the tortoise. It was going very slowly. The rabbit laughed
and said, “Hurry up, you are very slow! Can’t you walk a little faster like me?
The tortoise said angrily, “Why don’t we have a competition to see who
wins?” The rabbit laughed and said, “Why not? Let’s do it.”
The next morning, turtles and hare came to start the race. They fixed a
destination and started their race. The hare was running very faster than the
tortoise. He looked back, but there was no sign of the tortoise. The hare was
sure of his victory. So, he sat down under a tree to rest, but unfortunately, he
fell asleep. On the other hand, the tortoise ran slowly but steadily. In a very
short time, it passed the sleeping hare. When the rabbit woke up, he looked
around and was surprised to see that the tortoise was near the finish line. He
ran too fast to catch the tortoise, but it was too late. The tortoise reached
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the finish line, looked back at the rabbit, and said with a smile, “See how the
slow but steady wins the race!”
Story Writing
Once there lived a farmer in a village. He had a wonderful goose. It laid an

egg of gold every day. He used to sell the eggs in the market. He became
rich. But in course of time he became very greedy. He thought that the
stomach of the goose was full of eggs. Actually, the farmer was very greedy
and impatient. So, one day he thought that if he cut the belly of the goose
he would get all the eggs at a time and by this way he would be rich
overnight. In order to satisfy his greed, he cut the belly of the goose open.
But alas! There was no egg inside it. He was so sorry and started crying. He
became extremely disappointed and lost the valuable goose forever.
Far from becoming rich he became poorer. Finally, he realized his fault and
the reason behind losing everything was greediness. Through this incident
the farmer understood that excessive greed brought misfortune for him.
Story Writing
It was a hot summer day. A crow became very thirsty. He flew from place to
place in search of water. But he found no water. At last he found a jar a
little distance away. Out of curiosity it flew to it. It found a little water at the
bottom of the jar, and the level of the water was beyond the reach of the
crow.
The extremely thirsty crow tried its level best to drink the water from the jar,
but all its attempts ended in smoke. In the meantime, it saw some pebbles
around the jar. Thinking for a while, the thirsty crow started to drop the
pebbles into the jar one by one. After some time, it noticed the level of the
water coming up. When the water level came within its reach, it drank
water to its heart's content and flew away with a fully contented mind.
Story Writing
There lived an honest wood-cutter in a village. His village was beside a

jungle. He used to cut wood from the jungle, sell in the nearby market and
bear his family expenses. He was not rich but passed his life with great
happiness. One day, he was cutting wood near a pond in the jungle. At
once his axe fell into the pond. The pond was very deep. The wood-cutter
became very sad. He was at a loss what to do. Finding no other way, he
prayed to God for help.
Then a strange incident occurred. A beautiful fairy came out of the water
and asked him why he was not cutting wood. The wood-cutter described
the incident in detail. The fairy dived into the water and brought a silver axe.
She asked him if it was his axe. The wood-cutter saw the axe and said, “No.”
Then the fairy showed him another axe made of gold and asked, “Is this the
axe that you lost?”
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The wood-cutter said, “No. The fairy showed him the lost axe with a wooden
handle. The wood-cutter then said happily that it was exactly his axe.
Seeing the honesty of the wood-cutter the fairy became very pleased and
gave him both the gold and the silver axes along with his old iron axe. Then,
the wood-cutter became rich and began to live happily. It was the reward
of his honesty.
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Once there lived an ant and a dove in a forest. They were passing their
days very cheerfully. But they did not know each other. One day the ant
became very thirsty and started looking for water to drink. Beside the forest,
there was a small river. The ant went to the bank of the river and tried to
drink water. All of a sudden, a strong flow swift it away. It fell into real trouble
and was about to die.
At that time a dove was singing sitting on the branch of a tree. It noticed
the helpless condition of the ant. It felt pity for the ant and left a leaf on the
water. The ant climbed onto the leaf. The dove flew down and took the leaf
over water and dropped it on the ground. At last, the ant became safe.
After that, the ant and the dove became good friends.
A few days later, a hunter came to the forest and found the dove on the
same tree. He aimed his bow at the dove. At that time the ant noticed
everything. It spotted there as soon as possible and bit severely on the foot
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of the hunter. Being bitten by the ant the hunter could not shoot the arrow
right at the target. As a result, the dove could fly away. Thus the ant repaid
its owe to the dove.
Story Writing
Once upon a time there was a king. His name was Midas. The king was very
greedy. He was very much fond of gold. Although he had a lot of it, he
wanted more. He thought if he had the golden touch he would be the
happiest man in the world. He always thought about it and wanted gold.
Even he prayed to gods to fulfil his desire. At last a wise god granted his
prayer.
One day the king was walking in his apple garden. Suddenly, a ripe apple
fell from the apple tree. He wanted to pick it up. No sooner had he touched
it than the apple turned into gold. From the garden he came to his palace.
When he entered his palace, his little daughter ran up to him.
The king took her in his arms. Instantly she turned into gold. The king became
upset and prayed to be free from the boon of the god. The wise god
accepted his prayer and took the golden touch boon from him. The
daughter of the king turned into a normal being again. The king realized
that too much greediness destroys everything.
Class Overview
Important Lessons for Seen Text Items (Q – 1, 2, 3)
Unit Lesson
1 Nelson Mandela
3 What is a Dream?
3 I have a Dream
4 Photograph
6 Adolescents and (some) related problems in
Bangladesh
12 Hakaluki Haor
Important Cloze Test without Clues Questions (Q-4)
1. The world is getting...
2. Sincerity is the best way of achieving success...
3. Trees are very useful to humans. They...
4. In our country, women are the worst sufferers in every stage...
5. It's a matter of great concern that Bangladesh...
6. There goes a saying that child is the...
7. Bangladesh is a land of...
8. Sports are a popular form of entertainment....
9. Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult...
10. In recent years there have been many alarming reports...
Important Cloze Test without Clues Questions (Q-4)
11. We know that all species are...
12. Many events of great importance...
13. In Britain road and transport rules are...
5. It's a matter of great concern that Bangladesh...
14. Rabindranath Tagore was a man of...
15. Kuakata is one of the...
Rearranging Sentences (Q-5)

4. Nelson Mandela
6. Khan Jahan Ali
9. Aristotle
Rearranging Sentences (Q-5)

14. Grapes are sour
15. An English Poet
Paragraph Writing (Q-6)
Important Paragraphs:
1. The Historic Speech of March 7
6. Use of Mobile Phone/ Internet/ Facebook
7. Folk Music
10. Pahela Boishakh
12. Coronavirus
14. The Sundarbans
15. Etiquettes & Manners/ Good Manners
Story Writing (Q-7)
Important Story Writing Topics:

3. Money cannot bring happiness
4. The lion and the mouse
Important Lessons for Summary Writing (Q-8)
Unit Lesson
1 Nelson Mandela
3 I have a Dream
4 Love & Friendship
12 Hakaluki Haor

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1. The history of Bengal is the history of a people who have

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. The word ‘negotiation’ means -

2. The meaning of the world ‘firm’ is -

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3. The word ‘awash’ means -

4. What could be the closest meaning of ‘repeatedly’?

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5. The word ‘assume’ means -

6. The word ‘tragic’ can be replaced by -

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7. The word ‘investigate’ is synonymous to -

8. The word ‘hardship’ is a synonym of -

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9. The word ‘directive’ refers to -

10. The word ‘suppress’ stands for -

1. Why do you think Ayub Khan declared Martial Law?

প্রয ়োবিত Hold/

দদ়োষ/ বনন্দ়ো Criticize.

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What does ‘apartheid’ refer to in the title?

2. The word ‘emancipation’ means-

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3. The word ‘embody’ means-

4. The term ‘resolve’ means-

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5. The synonym of ‘shackles’ is-

6. The antonym of the word ‘Charisma’ is-

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7. The word 'manifestation' means-

8. The word 'chasm' means-

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9. What does the word 'repression' mean in the passage?

10. What is the word 'icon' in the passage refer to-

1. Who was Nelson Mandela? What was he famous for?

Word Meaning Synonym Antonym

মূ তত ক ়ো Manifest, Conceal,

Word Meaning Synonym Antonym

বিবশ্ি, লক্ষণীয় Important,

Repression দমন Suppression Freedom

Revere শ্রযেয় Respect Despise

Unwavering অটল Steady, Fixed Unsteady

Word Meaning Synonym Antonym

Stature উচ্চত়ো, মযত়োদ়ো Height Inadequacy

দফব ঘ়োট Deduct,

ল়োলন ক ়ো Disfavor,

প্রশ্ংস়ো, গুণগ়োন Condemn,

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What does the word 'puzzling' refer to?

2. What does the word 'vague' in the passage mean?

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3. What is the correct meaning of the word 'consensus'?

4. Which of the following is the correct meaning of 'unravel'

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5. The word ‘cognitive’ mentioned in the passage means -

6. The word ‘fascinated’ means

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