Reading Passage#1

A person who is aware of his/her duties and rights in his/her society is a good
citizen. S/he knows that s/he is a member of a group with which s/he is connected by
thousands. S/he realizes that s/he should live in harmony and love with other
members of society. Humans cannot live without a society. Humans cannot live
alone. Humans must live with other human beings. But living in a society means
cooperation with other members of that society. When you live in a society, you
must live as others live. You must accept the conditions and traditions that a society
suggests for its members. These conditions and standards of behavior are for the
common good and welfare of the society and individuals, Society gives you some
rights and some duties

A good citizen does his/her best to do his duty to the society. S/he always keeps in
view the interests of his/her society and state. S/he lives a clean and honest life. S/he
keeps away from such activities that may harm the interests of his/her fellow
citizens. A good citizen knows s/he is grateful to his/her society in many ways. S/he
knows that the labor and work of countless persons have improved his/her life.
His/her life, to a very great extent, depends on others. S/he has received much in
material and spiritual benefits from others. It is only just and right that he should
pay his duties. How does a good citizen pay his/her duties to the society? By living a
useful and fruitful life. S/he lives not for himself/herself alone. S/he lives for others.
S/he takes keen interest in the affairs of his state. S/he does not live in loneliness. S/he
is not selfish. S/he is tolerant, kind and virtuous

Questions:
i. Write a synonym or an antonym of any given word above
Word Synonyms Antonyms
Duties responsibilities ": irresponsibility, negligence,
Rights privileges Restrictions

Harmony Peace Discord

Love Affection Hatred, dislike
Society Community, social group solitude, isolation
ii. Underline a content word?
A content word in the passage is "society"

iii. According to the passage, what are the advantages (at least two) ?
of being a good citizen
Advantages of being a good citizen are:
a) living in harmony and love with other members of society
b) receiving material and spiritual benefits from others

iv. How would you know the meaning of the underlined word? Try to
guess its meaning from the context?
Based on the context, the meaning of the word
"individuals": refers to people or persons who make up a society or community

v. What is Central idea of the Passage? (Answer in your own 20 words only)
Central idea: Being a good citizen involves understanding and fulfilling one's duties to
society, living a virtuous life, and contributing to the common good

Reading Passage# 2

There are many roads to happiness. One of such pleased moods and emotions is
sincerity in work. Creating fruitful working relationships are important. In workplace
experiences, relations start from being just formal fellowship. These connections can
go beyond to be a friendship and rely heavily on trust and respect. Money-making is
a common attraction in modern life. But it cannot be the principal aim of well
educated, cultured and brave human being. A brave soldier prizes honor and victory
more than his pay. A doctor values the care of his patient far more than his fees. Thus,
with all the well-educated, intellectual persons, their work is first, money next. This
is the reality that modern human being should try to do his/her job with professional
honesty and commitmen
Questions

i. What is the word form of the underlined word? (use dictionary)

The word form of "trust" is a noun.

ii. Identify a casual chain that leads to fruitful working relationships

The causal chain that leads to fruitful working relationships in the passage is as

follows: formal fellowship -> friendship -> trust and respect

iii. Suggest a suitable title of the passage

Suitable title: "The Importance of Sincerity, Trust, and Respect in Work"

Make an interference according to the passage ?Which factor is more important to

achieve happiness at work? Building healthy relations or money-making

An inference from the passage is that well-educated and intellectual individuals

prioritize their work and professional commitment over financial gain.

v. What is the central idea of the Passage? (Answer in your own 20 words only)
Central idea:

The passage emphasizes the significance of sincerity, trust, and commitment in work
and highlights the prioritization of work over monetary incentives.