Education aims to bring about positive changes - Multiple Choice & Short Question for HSC English First Paper - English for Today for Class 11 and 12 / Seen Passage for HSC
- Fakhruddin Babar
- Feb 13
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Updated: Feb 17
Read the passage and answer the questions A and B:
Education aims to bring about positive changes in our behavior. It helps us try to change our lives as well as the society we live in. Education that does not illuminate our minds or does not inspire us to work for the community is not complete at all. Education is not all about getting grades or receiving certificates – we use education to make life better. We are expected to apply the knowledge, skills and values that we learn in a classroom in our engagement with the world that lies outside. And we can do so in many different ways. Let’s have a look at how education works.
Learners’ civic engagement is highly appreciated all over the world. Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life (the public life of the citizens as contrasted with private or personal life) of the community using knowledge, skills, values and motivation. Civic engagement promotes the quality of life in a community by contributing to the improvement of health and wellbeing of the people.
Civically engaged individuals recognize themselves as members of a larger social community and are concerned about civic issues. They consider themselves responsible citizens who take action or raise their voices against injustice, discrimination and other forms of social ills.
In civic engagement, issues of public concern are crucial. Civic engagement includes individual or group activities to protect public interests and change the way the community values itself. For example, if you are protesting against any unjust decision of the local municipality such as raising taxes or an act that might work against people’s interests, you are civically engaged and your action is considered a civic engagement. This protest can be done in different ways such as organizing rallies, collecting signatures, making human chains, writing petitions, etc. You can also help control traffic in front of a school, help children to cross the roads, work in a team to clean a park or a sea beach. You can also give some services to elderly people. These are all examples of civic engagement as what you do directly affects the community.
When civic engagement is a part of an academic programmed, and the learners’ engagement is assessed following a scale, then it is called service learning.
It involves the application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and then making a complete plan of action i.e. preparing a budget, starting the process of implementation, involving people and activating operational strategies. When civic engagement 1S spontaneous but irregular and not a part of any academic programmed, it is considered volunteerism.
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
What is the primary goal of education?
(i) To improve grades (ii) To bring about positive changes in behavior
(iii) To compete with others (iv) To accumulate certificates
What does the text emphasize about incomplete education?
(i) It focuses on theoretical knowledge (ii) It fails to inspire community service
(iii) It is based on outdated methods (iv) It is too expensive
What does education aim to illuminate?
(i) The body (ii) The surroundings
(iii) The mind (iv) The curriculum
How can knowledge be applied outside the classroom?
(i) By completing assignments (ii) By engaging with community issues
(iii) By attending lectures (iv) By memorizing facts
What is the meaning of civic engagement?
(i) Private life activities (ii) Making a difference in community life
(iii) Individual success (iv) Political activism only
What promotes the quality of life in a community?
(i) Academic achievements (ii) Civic engagement
(iii) Financial stability (iv) Technological advancements
What do civically engaged individuals identify as?
(i) Passive observers (ii) Members of a larger social community
(iii) Isolated citizens (iv) Private individuals
What do civically engaged individuals often fight against?
(i) Public events (ii) Social ills
(iii) Economic changes (iv) Technological progress
What is a key component of civic engagement?
(i) Ignoring public issues (ii) Protecting public interests
(iii) Accumulating wealth (iv) Avoiding societal involvement
What activity is NOT an example of civic engagement?
(i) Helping children cross roads (ii) Cleaning a park
(iii) Writing a personal diary (iv) Organizing a protest
How can one raise awareness about an unjust municipal decision?
(i) By staying silent (ii) By organizing rallies
(iii) By ignoring the issue (iv) By moving to another city
What is service learning?
(i) Volunteering sporadically (ii) Integrating civic engagement into academics
(iii) Private tutoring (iv) Passive classroom activities
What differentiates service learning from volunteerism?
(i) Service learning is spontaneous (ii) Volunteerism is part of academics
(iii) Service learning involves assessment (iv) Volunteerism is structured and planned
Which is an example of civic engagement?
(i) Watching television (ii) Signing a petition
(iii) Shopping for personal items (iv) Hosting a private party
What is a key step in implementing a civic engagement action plan?
(i) Ignoring public input (ii) Preparing a budget
(iii) Avoiding teamwork (iv) Keeping plans confidential
B. Answer the following questions: 3×5=15
a. What is the main purpose of education according to the text?
b. Why is education that fails to inspire community work considered incomplete?
c. How does education contribute to societal change?
d. What are the key attributes of civic engagement as mentioned in the text?
e. How does civic engagement improve the quality of life in a community?
f. Why is it important for civically engaged individuals to consider themselves part of a larger social community?
g. What distinguishes public life from private life in the context of civic engagement?
h. How do civically engaged individuals address issues like injustice or discrimination?
i. What role does knowledge and motivation play in civic engagement?
j. What kinds of activities are considered examples of civic engagement?
k. Why is raising awareness about public issues crucial in civic engagement?
l. How can protesting against an unjust municipal decision be a form of civic engagement?
m.What are some methods mentioned for organizing civic protests?
n. How do acts like cleaning a park or assisting elderly people contribute to civic engagement?
Answer:
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
What is the primary goal of education?
(ii) To bring about positive changes in behavior
What does the text emphasize about incomplete education?
(ii) It fails to inspire community service
What does education aim to illuminate?
(iii) The mind
How can knowledge be applied outside the classroom?
(ii) By engaging with community issues
What is the meaning of civic engagement?
(ii) Making a difference in community life
What promotes the quality of life in a community?
(ii) Civic engagement
What do civically engaged individuals identify as?
(ii) Members of a larger social community
What do civically engaged individuals often fight against?
(ii) Social ills
What is a key component of civic engagement?
(ii) Protecting public interests
What activity is NOT an example of civic engagement?
(iii) Writing a personal diary
How can one raise awareness about an unjust municipal decision?
(ii) By organizing rallies
What is service learning?
(ii) Integrating civic engagement into academics
What differentiates service learning from volunteerism?
(iii) Service learning involves assessment
Which is an example of civic engagement?
(ii) Signing a petition
What is a key step in implementing a civic engagement action plan?
(ii) Preparing a budget
B. Answer the following questions:
What is the main purpose of education according to the text?
The main purpose of education, according to the text, is to bring about positive changes in our behavior, both in our personal lives and in the society we live in.
Why is education that fails to inspire community work considered incomplete?
Education that does not inspire us to work for the community or does not illuminate our minds is considered incomplete because it fails to help individuals make a positive contribution to society.
How does education contribute to societal change?
Education helps individuals apply the knowledge, skills, and values they learn to engage with the world and bring about societal change through their actions and involvement in community matters.
What are the key attributes of civic engagement as mentioned in the text?
Key attributes of civic engagement include working to make a difference in the community using knowledge, skills, values, and motivation, as well as addressing public concerns and fighting against social ills.
How does civic engagement improve the quality of life in a community?
Civic engagement improves the quality of life by contributing to the betterment of health and well-being, fostering a sense of community involvement, and encouraging actions that enhance public interests.
Why is it important for civically engaged individuals to consider themselves part of a larger social community?
It is important for civically engaged individuals to see themselves as part of a larger social community because it helps them stay concerned about civic issues and take responsibility for addressing social challenges like injustice and discrimination.
What distinguishes public life from private life in the context of civic engagement?
In the context of civic engagement, public life refers to the activities and issues that affect the broader community, while private life refers to personal or individual matters that do not directly influence others.
How do civically engaged individuals address issues like injustice or discrimination?
Civically engaged individuals address issues like injustice or discrimination by taking action, raising their voices, or organizing protests to demand change and raise awareness about these issues.
What role does knowledge and motivation play in civic engagement?
Knowledge and motivation play a crucial role in civic engagement by providing the foundation for individuals to understand social issues, take meaningful actions, and motivate others to participate in community improvement.
What kinds of activities are considered examples of civic engagement?
Activities such as organizing protests, helping children cross roads, cleaning parks, assisting elderly people, and controlling traffic are considered examples of civic engagement.
Why is raising awareness about public issues crucial in civic engagement?
Raising awareness about public issues is crucial in civic engagement because it helps people understand the importance of addressing community concerns and motivates them to take action for positive change.
How can protesting against an unjust municipal decision be a form of civic engagement?
Protesting against an unjust municipal decision is a form of civic engagement because it involves actively challenging a decision that negatively affects the community and working to bring about a change for the betterment of the public.
What are some methods mentioned for organizing civic protests?
Some methods mentioned for organizing civic protests include organizing rallies, collecting signatures, making human chains, and writing petitions.
How do acts like cleaning a park or assisting elderly people contribute to civic engagement?
Acts like cleaning a park or assisting elderly people contribute to civic engagement by directly benefiting the community, improving public spaces, and fostering a sense of collective responsibility for the well-being of others.
Bangla Translation
বাংলা অনুবাদঃ
শিক্ষার লক্ষ্য হলো আমাদের আচরণে ইতিবাচক পরিবর্তন আনয়ন করা। এটি আমাদের জীবন এবং আমরা যে সমাজে বসবাস করি তা পরিবর্তনে সাহায্য করে। যে শিক্ষা আমাদের মনকে আলোকিত করে না অথবা আমাদের সমাজের জন্য কাজ করতে উদ্বুদ্ধ করে না তা কখনোই পূর্ণাঙ্গ শিক্ষা হতে পারে না। শিক্ষা শুধু গ্রেড এবং সার্টিফিকেট অর্জনই নয়, আমরা জীবনকে উন্নত করতে শিক্ষা ব্যবহার করি। আমাদের কাছে প্রত্যাশা করা হয় যে, শ্রেণিকক্ষে শেখা জ্ঞান, দক্ষতা ও মূল্যবোধগুলোকে আমরা বাইরের জগতের সাথে সম্পৃক্ততার ক্ষেত্রে প্রয়োগ করবো এবং এটি আমরা বিভিন্ন উপায়ে করতে পারি । চলো দেখি শিক্ষা কীভাবে কাজ করে ।
বিশ্বজুড়েই শিক্ষার্থীদের নাগরিক প্রবৃত্তি ব্যাপকভাবে সমাদৃত হয়। নাগরিক সম্পৃক্ততার অর্থ হলো, ঐ সম্প্রদায়ের নাগরিক জীবনে জ্ঞান, দক্ষতা, মূল্যবোধ এবং অনুপ্রেরণা ব্যবহার করে ঐ সমাজের পরিবর্তন সাধন করা (নাগরিকের জনজীবন থেকে তার ব্যক্তিগত জীবন আলাদা)। নাগরিক প্রবৃত্তি মানুষের কল্যাণ এবং স্বাস্থ্যের উন্নতিতে অবদান রাখার মাধ্যমে ঐ সমাজের মানুষের জীবনমান উন্নয়ন করে।
পৌর বিষয়ে সম্পৃক্ত ব্যক্তিগণ বৃহত্তর সামাজিক গোষ্ঠীর সদস্য বলে নিজেদের চিহ্নিত করে এবং তারা নাগরিক বিষয়াদি নিয়ে সচেতন থাকে। তারা নিজেদেরকে অবিচার, বৈষম্য এবং অন্যান্য সামাজিক ব্যাধির বিরুদ্ধে আওয়াজ তোলা অথবা ব্যবস্থা গ্রহণকারী দায়িত্বশীল নাগরিক মনে করে থাকে ।
নাগরিক প্রবৃত্তির ক্ষেত্রে, জন সচেতনতার বিষয়সমূহ খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। ব্যক্তিগত অথবা দলগত কার্যক্রমের মাধ্যমে জনস্বার্থ সুরক্ষা করা এবং সমাজ নিজেকে মূল্যায়নের পদ্ধতিতে পরিবর্তন সাধন প্রভৃতি নাগরিক প্রবৃত্তির অন্তর্ভুক্ত। উদাহরণস্বরূপ, তুমি যদি স্থানীয় পৌরসভার অন্যায় কোনো সিদ্ধান্ত যেমন: কর বৃদ্ধি অথবা কোনো আইন যা জনস্বার্থ বিরোধী ইত্যাদির বিরুদ্ধে। প্রতিবাদ করো তখন তুমি নগরীয়তায় সম্পৃক্ত এবং তোমার কাজকে নাগরিক প্রবৃত্তি হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয়। প্রতিবাদ বিভিন্ন উপায়ে করা যায়, যেমন: জনসভার আয়োজন স্বাক্ষর গ্রহণ, মানব বন্ধন, আবেদন লেখা ইত্যাদির মাধ্যমে । এছাড়াও তুমি স্কুলের সামনে ট্রাফিক নিয়ন্ত্রণের মাধ্যমে, বাচ্চাদের রাস্তা পার করতে সাহায্য করে, দলগতভাবে পার্ক অথবা সমুদ্র সৈকত পরিষ্কারের কাজ করতে পারো। তাছাড়া তুমি বৃদ্ধ মানুষদেরও নানা সেবা প্রদান করতে পারো। এসবই নাগরিক প্রবৃত্তির উদাহরণ কারণ তুমি যা করো তা সমাজে সরাসরি প্রভাব ফেলে।
নাগরিক প্রবৃত্তি যখন প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক শিক্ষা কার্যক্রমের অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা হয় এবং শিক্ষার্থীর অংশগ্রহণকে একটি মাপকাঠির মাধ্যমে মূল্যায়ন করা হয় তখন তাকে ‘সেবা শিক্ষা’ বলা হয়।
শ্রেণিকক্ষে শেখানো জ্ঞান এবং দক্ষতার প্রয়োগ এবং এরপর একটি পূর্ণাঙ্গ কর্ম পরিকল্পনা তৈরি, যেমন– বাজেট তৈরি করা, তা বাস্তবায়নের প্রক্রিয়া শুরু করা, মানুষকে এ কাজে সম্পৃক্ত করা এবং প্রয়োগসংক্রান্ত কৌশল সক্রিয় করা প্রভৃতি এর অন্তর্ভুক্ত। যখন নাগরিক সম্পৃক্ততা স্বতঃস্ফূর্ত কিন্তু অনিয়মিত এবং যা প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক শিক্ষা কার্যক্রম কর্মসূচির অংশ নয়, তখন তাকে ‘স্বেচ্ছাসেবিতা’ হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয় ।
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vocabulary words from the text along with their Bangla translations:
Education – শিক্ষা
Positive – ইতিবাচক
Changes – পরিবর্তন
Behavior – আচরণ
Society – সমাজ
Illuminate – আলোকিত করা
Inspire – অনুপ্রাণিত করা
Community – কমিউনিটি
Grades – গ্রেড
Certificates – সার্টিফিকেট
Engage – যুক্ত হওয়া
World – বিশ্ব
Civic – নাগরিক
Engagement – সম্পৃক্ততা
Public – জনগণ
Life – জীবন
Motivation – উদ্দীপনা
Promotes – প্রচার করা
Quality – গুণগত মান
Health – স্বাস্থ্য
Wellbeing – মঙ্গল
Recognize – চিহ্নিত করা
Members – সদস্য
Concerned – উদ্বিগ্ন
Responsible – দায়িত্বশীল
Action – পদক্ষেপ
Injustice – অবিচার
Discrimination – বৈষম্য
Social ills – সামাজিক অসুবিধা
Issues – বিষয়
Activities – কার্যক্রম
Protesting – প্রতিবাদ করা
Rallies – র্যালি
Signatures – স্বাক্ষর
Petitions – আবেদনপত্র
Control – নিয়ন্ত্রণ
Traffic – ট্রাফিক
Elderly – বয়স্ক
Volunteerism – স্বেচ্ছাসেবকতা
Assessment – মূল্যায়ন
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