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যশোর বোর্ড

ENGLISH FIRST PAPER

 [According to the Syllabus of 2026]

Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [

N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70)

Read the passage and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: 

Bangladesh is now in the grip of all sorts of pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate industrialization process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems. We will now read about some of the most common types of environmental pollutions and ways of coping with them. Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly-serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitation. Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds and underground reservoirs. As different water sources flow together, the pollution can spread easily and quickly. Causes of water pollution include-increased sediment from soil, erosion, improper waste disposal and littering, leakage of soil pollution into water supplies, organic materials that decay in water supplies. In fact, polluting the land means polluting the water. Throwing away a toxic substance on the ground near a water source means it eventually reaches the body of water. As a result, the water is polluted. Industrial wastes must not be disposed in rivers or lakes. We need to be more careful about disposing household wastes too. Use of pesticides means that when it rains, chemicals used in the lawn or garden-wash into the water bodies. Therefore, we must be aware of the dangers of using pesticides as they may pollute our rivers, canals and lakes. Among the most significant causes of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced everyday but not disposed properly. The mismanagement of household wastes, particularly the polythene shopping bags, has caused serious threat to the soil and the drainage system. Another cause for soil pollution is the use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Sometimes fuel leakages from automobiles may get washed away by rain and seep into the nearby soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are useful for plant growth but their overuse has led to soil pollution. Natural fertilizers and compost can be used instead of their chemical alternatives. Recycling is another way to reduce and control soil pollution. Recycling papers, plastics and other materials reduces the volume in landfills. De-forestation also causes erosion, pollution and the loss of fertility in the topsoil. Planting trees and re-forestation help prevent soil erosion and pollution.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7)

(a) The phrase 'instead of' means-

(i) a black sheep (ii) in lieu of (iii) on the whole (iv) in course of time

(b) The important cause of soil pollution is (i) human waste (ii) polythene (iii) industrial waste (iv) carbon dioxide

(c) The antonym of 'Reduce' is-

(i) lessen (ii) shorten (iii) increase (iv) widen

(d) Bangladesh is seriously affected by-

(i) pollution (ii) industrialization (iii) globalization (iv) urbanization

(e) Natural fertilizers may be used ______ for the growth of the plants

(i) toxic substance (ii) use of chemicals (iii) crippling of the plant (iv) none of these

(f) CNG is a kind of (i) fossil fuel (ii) harmful gas (iii) crude oil

(g) The word 'compressed' in the passage is a/an

(i) noun (ii) adverb (iii) adjective (iv) conjunction

2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) 

(a) What are the causes of soil pollution?

(b) Who are responsible for environmental problems?

(c) How does recycling help us?

(d) Why should we stop pollution?

(e) As a student, which tasks can you do to control air pollution?

3. Read the passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) 

Air pollution is one kind of (a) ______ for the environment. (b) ______ from various sources pollute air. We can reduce this pollution by (c) ______ our over use of motor vehicles. We should also use proper (d) ______ to our cars. All of us should be (e) ______ of air pollution.

Read the passage and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: 

Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 05 August 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, the USA. He received B.Sc degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and he did M.Sc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Airforce's man in space programme. Neil Armstrong along with his group, launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day, they fired off the surface of the moon.

4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5)

Name of event	Year/Date	Place
Birth of Neil Armstrong	5 August	(i) ______
Received B.Sc degree	in 1955	(ii) ______
(iii) ______	in 1970	University of Southern California.
They landed on the moon	(iv) ______
Started their return journey	(v) ______	from the moon.

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10)

6. Match the parts of the sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5)

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue	(i) give and take is a necessary capacity	(i) and co-operation with other in society.
(b) Man, being a social being	(ii) is a social virtue which is opposed	(ii) for compromise.
(c) In such a process,	(iii) but also a considerable influence	(iii) to dogmatism and dictatorship.
(d) We cannot persuade others unless	(iv) we ourselves are at the same time ready to be	(iv) in the current affairs of life.
(e) It is thus seen that tolerance	(v) has to live in a spirit of harmony	(v) Persuaded by practising sweet and reasonableness.

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the complete story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) 

(a) Both the crows went near the dog.

(b) The dog dropped the bone and barked at the crow.

(c) One of them started pecking the dog's tail.

(d) Once a dog was eating a bony piece of meat sitting under a tree.

(e) The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry.

(f) It flew away, and after sometime returned with another crow.

(g) A crow saw him and wished to eat that.

(h) In the meantime, the other crow flew away with the bone.

8. Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in English For Today (any five out of eight): (2×5=10)

 (a) What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"?

(b) Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"?

(c) "A mother's love for her children is divine." Do you support it? Why/Why not?

(d) What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"?

(e) What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"?

(f) Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why?

(g) What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"?

(h) How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature?

9. Answer the following questions from your reading stories in English For Today (Any five out of eight): (2×5=10)

 (a) How did Portia save Antonio's life?

(b) What is the moral lesson behind the caskets?

(c) Who had brought the news of Mr. Brenthy Mallard's death?

(d) What challenges does Sonabhan face in the story "Mr. Moti"?

(e) Why was everyone scared of breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard?

(f) What did Bassanio offer to pay to Shylock to save Antonio?

(g) Which things fascinated Rosamond? and why?

(h) How does the story "Mr. Moti" portray rural life in Bangladesh?

Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30)

10. Read the beginning of the story and complete it in your own words: (15) 

Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. His army was defeated again and again against the king Edward-I of England. Being defeated for six times, he lost his hope...

11. Suppose, you are Manha. Your friend is Manosh. Now, make a dialogue between you and your friend about the frequent street accidents of our country. (15)

With Key

যশোর বোর্ড

ENGLISH FIRST PAPER

 [According to the Syllabus of 2026]

Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70)

Read the passage and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: 

Bangladesh is now in the grip of all sorts of pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate industrialization process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems. We will now read about some of the most common types of environmental pollutions and ways of coping with them. Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly-serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitation. Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds and underground reservoirs. As different water sources flow together, the pollution can spread easily and quickly. Causes of water pollution include-increased sediment from soil, erosion, improper waste disposal and littering, leakage of soil pollution into water supplies, organic materials that decay in water supplies. In fact, polluting the land means polluting the water. Throwing away a toxic substance on the ground near a water source means it eventually reaches the body of water. As a result, the water is polluted. Industrial wastes must not be disposed in rivers or lakes. We need to be more careful about disposing household wastes too. Use of pesticides means that when it rains, chemicals used in the lawn or garden-wash into the water bodies. Therefore, we must be aware of the dangers of using pesticides as they may pollute our rivers, canals and lakes. Among the most significant causes of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced everyday but not disposed properly. The mismanagement of household wastes, particularly the polythene shopping bags, has caused serious threat to the soil and the drainage system. Another cause for soil pollution is the use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Sometimes fuel leakages from automobiles may get washed away by rain and seep into the nearby soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are useful for plant growth but their overuse has led to soil pollution. Natural fertilizers and compost can be used instead of their chemical alternatives. Recycling is another way to reduce and control soil pollution. Recycling papers, plastics and other materials reduces the volume in landfills. De-forestation also causes erosion, pollution and the loss of fertility in the topsoil. Planting trees and re-forestation help prevent soil erosion and pollution.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) 

(a) The phrase 'instead of' means-

(i) a black sheep (ii) in lieu of (iii) on the whole (iv) in course of time

(b) The important cause of soil pollution is (i) human waste (ii) polythene (iii) industrial waste (iv) carbon dioxide

(c) The antonym of 'Reduce' is-

(i) lessen (ii) shorten (iii) increase (iv) widen

(d) Bangladesh is seriously affected by-

(i) pollution (ii) industrialization (iii) globalization (iv) urbanization

(e) Natural fertilizers may be used ______ for the growth of the plants

(i) toxic substance (ii) use of chemicals (iii) crippling of the plant (iv) none of these

(f) CNG is a kind of (i) fossil fuel (ii) harmful gas (iii) crude oil

(g) The word 'compressed' in the passage is a/an

(i) noun (ii) adverb (iii) adjective (iv) conjunction

Answer:

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives:

(a) The phrase 'instead of' means- (ii) in lieu of

(b) The important cause of soil pollution is (iii) industrial waste

(c) The antonym of 'Reduce' is- (iii) increase

(d) Bangladesh is seriously affected by- (i) pollution

(e) Natural fertilizers may be used ______ for the growth of the plants (iv) none of these

(f) CNG is a kind of (i) fossil fuel

(g) The word 'compressed' in the passage is a/an (iii) adjective

2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) 

(a) What are the causes of soil pollution?

(b) Who are responsible for environmental problems?

(c) How does recycling help us?

(d) Why should we stop pollution?

(e) As a student, which tasks can you do to control air pollution?

Answer:

(a) What are the causes of soil pollution?

The main causes of soil pollution are industrial waste, polythene shopping bags, and chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Also, fuel leaking from cars and cutting down trees cause soil pollution.

(b) Who are responsible for environmental problems?

Human beings are responsible for environmental problems. People who build unplanned factories, drive old vehicles, throw household wastes everywhere, and use too many chemicals in farming create these problems.

(c) How does recycling help us?

Recycling helps us to reduce and control soil pollution. By recycling daily things like paper and plastic, we can decrease the huge amount of garbage that is thrown on the ground in landfills.

(d) Why should we stop pollution?

We should stop pollution because it is destroying our environment and making our lives dangerous. If we do not stop it, the air, water, and soil will become too toxic for humans, animals, and plants to survive.

(e) As a student, which tasks can you do to control air pollution?

As a student, I can plant more trees to help keep the air clean. I can also walk or use a bicycle instead of motor vehicles, and tell my family and friends to use CNG or LPG fuel for their cars.

3. Read the passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) 

Air pollution is one kind of (a) ______ for the environment. (b) ______ from various sources pollute air. We can reduce this pollution by (c) ______ our over use of motor vehicles. We should also use proper (d) ______ to our cars. All of us should be (e) ______ of air pollution.

Answer: (a) threat/curse (b) Emissions/Exhausts (c) limiting/minimizing/reducing (d) lubricants (e) aware

Read the passage and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: 

Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 05 August 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, the USA. He received B.Sc degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and he did M.Sc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Airforce's man in space programme. Neil Armstrong along with his group, launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day, they fired off the surface of the moon.

4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5)

Name of event	Year/Date	Place
Birth of Neil Armstrong	5 August	(i) ______
Received B.Sc degree	in 1955	(ii) ______
(iii) ______	in 1970	University of Southern California.
They landed on the moon	(iv) ______
Started their return journey	(v) ______	from the moon.

Answer: (a) Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA (b) from Purdue University (c) Received M.Sc in Aerospace Engineering (d) on July 20, 1969 (e) on July 21,

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10)

Answer: Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. He was an American astronaut and aerospace engineer, born on 5 August 1930 in Ohio, USA. He earned his flight certificate at a young age and later studied Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University, completing his B.Sc in 1955 and M.Sc in 1970. In 1958, he joined the US Air Force space programme. In 1969, as commander of Apollo 11, he led the mission to the moon. They landed on 20 July 1969, explored the moon’s surface, collected rocks, and safely returned the next day.

6. Match the parts of the sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5)

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue	(i) give and take is a necessary capacity	(i) and co-operation with other in society.
(b) Man, being a social being	(ii) is a social virtue which is opposed	(ii) for compromise.
(c) In such a process,	(iii) but also a considerable influence	(iii) to dogmatism and dictatorship.
(d) We cannot persuade others unless	(iv) we ourselves are at the same time ready to be	(iv) in the current affairs of life.
(e) It is thus seen that tolerance	(v) has to live in a spirit of harmony	(v) Persuaded by practising sweet and reasonableness.

Answer:

(a + iii + ii) → Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue but also a considerable influence for compromise.

(b + v + i) → Man, being a social being, has to live in a spirit of harmony and co-operation with others in society.

(c + i + iv) → In such a process, give and take is a necessary capacity in the current affairs of life.

(d + iv + v) → We cannot persuade others unless we ourselves are at the same time ready to be persuaded by practising sweetness and reasonableness.

(e + ii + iii) → It is thus seen that tolerance is a social virtue which is opposed to dogmatism and dictatorship.

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the complete story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) 

(a) Both the crows went near the dog.

(b) The dog dropped the bone and barked at the crow.

(c) One of them started pecking the dog's tail.

(d) Once a dog was eating a bony piece of meat sitting under a tree.

(e) The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry.

(f) It flew away, and after sometime returned with another crow.

(g) A crow saw him and wished to eat that.

(h) In the meantime, the other crow flew away with the bone.

Answer: d+g+f+a+c+e+b+h

8. Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in English For Today (any five out of eight): (2×5=10)

(a) What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"?

The main message of the poem is that human life is very valuable, even with all its sadness and problems. The poet says that the world is full of struggles and foolish people, and we often feel disappointed. But we should not lose hope. Life itself is a great gift. The world is like a big play, and every person has a special part to play in it.

(b) Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"?

A gypsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. They always move from one town to another. The poet calls time an "Old Gipsy Man" because time is just like that. Time never stops for anyone. Even if we offer time gold, silver, or sweet words, it will not stay. It is always moving forward.

(c) "A mother's love for her children is divine." Do you support it? Why/Why not? Yes, I fully support this statement. "Divine" means like God or from heaven. A mother's love is completely pure and selfless. A mother makes many sacrifices for her child. She gives up her own comfort to keep her child safe and happy. She does not expect anything in return. Because her love is so pure and powerful, it is called divine.

(d) What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"?

The main theme of this poem is how time changes people, and how children should care for their old parents. The poem talks about the same mother in two different times. First, she is a young, strong mother who takes care of her child. Later, she is an old, weak woman who forgets things. The poem teaches us that children must love and care for their parents when they grow old.

(e) What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"?

In this poem, the "dark and deep woods" stand for the beauty and peace of nature. They also mean a strong desire to escape from the hard work and stress of daily life. The speaker wants to stay in the peaceful woods and rest. But he remembers that he cannot stop. He has duties and promises to complete in the real world before he can finally rest.

(f) Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why?

Yes, I think each book is a magic box. A magic box is full of wonderful surprises. In the same way, a book is full of imagination. When we open a book, we can travel to new worlds, meet magical animals, and go on great adventures. We can do all this without leaving our house. Reading a book feels exactly like opening a box of magic.

(g) What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"?

"Mirth" means joy or happiness. The poet means that the world is already full of pain and sadness. The earth does not make its own happiness. So, the world has to "borrow" happiness from cheerful people. The simple meaning is that people will join you when you are happy, but when you are sad, you have to cry alone because the world already has too much sadness.

(h) How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature?

The poem shows that nature is beautiful but also very dangerous and powerful. In the poem, a young girl named Mary goes to the beach to call the cows home. Suddenly, a wild sea wave and thick fog trap her, and she dies. This shows that humans are very small compared to nature. Nature does not show mercy, and it is much stronger than we are.

9. Answer the following questions from your reading stories in English For Today (Any five out of eight): (2×5=10)

(a) How did Portia save Antonio's life?

Portia dressed up as a male lawyer to save Antonio. In court, Shylock wanted a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia said he could take the flesh, but he could not drop even one drop of Antonio's blood. She also said he must cut exactly one pound. This was impossible to do. Because of her clever trick, Shylock lost, and Antonio was saved.

(b) What is the moral lesson behind the caskets?

The three boxes of gold, silver, and lead teach us not to judge things by how they look on the outside. The gold box teaches that "all that glitters is not gold." This means beautiful things can be fake. The silver box shows that too much pride makes people foolish. The dull lead box held Portia's picture. The main lesson is that true beauty and real value are on the inside.

(c) Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death?

Mr. Mallard's friend, Richards, brought the sad news of his death. Mr. Mallard died in a train accident. Richards heard the news at the newspaper office. He checked the name carefully to be sure it was true. Then, he went to the Mallard house with Mrs. Mallard's sister, Josephine. They wanted to tell her the bad news very gently.

(d) What challenges does Sonabhan face in the story "Mr. Moti"?

Sonabhan is a widow who faces much sadness. Her biggest pain starts when her young son, Ameen, leaves home to fight in the 1971 Liberation War. She worries about him very much. To stop feeling lonely, she loves her pet rooster, Mr. Moti, like a son. But when Mr. Moti dies, she feels terrible grief and becomes completely lonely again.

(e) Why was everyone scared of breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard?

Everyone was scared to tell Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death because she had a very weak heart. Her sister and her husband's friend were afraid that the sudden shock and sadness might give her a heart attack. They thought the bad news could kill her. That is why they had to be very careful.

(f) What did Bassanio offer to pay to Shylock to save Antonio?

Bassanio wanted to save his friend Antonio's life. He offered Shylock a lot of money in court. First, he offered to pay double the original money. When Shylock said no, Bassanio offered to pay ten times more. He begged Shylock to take the money and forget the cruel bond. But the greedy Shylock refused and only wanted Antonio's flesh.

(g) Which things fascinated Rosamond? and why?

Rosamond loved the bright and beautiful things in the shop windows. She liked the colorful ribbons, fake flowers, and a big purple jar in a chemist's shop. She was attracted to them only because they looked pretty and shiny on the outside. She was a little girl and did not know that beautiful things are not always useful.

(h) How does the story "Mr. Moti" portray rural life in Bangladesh?

The story shows the simple village life of Bangladesh. It describes village houses with open yards for chickens and ducks. It also shows the local village markets where people sell eggs and vegetables. We can also see village games like cockfighting. Through Sonabhan's life, the story shows how peaceful but hard the village life can be.

Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30)

10. Complete Story

Title: Robert Bruce and the Spider

Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. His army was defeated again and again against the king Edward-I of England. Being defeated for six times, he lost his hope and ran away to save his life. He went to a deep forest and hid himself inside a dark, lonely cave. He was very sad, tired, and heartbroken. He thought that he would never get his beloved kingdom back.

While he was lying quietly in the cave, he saw a small spider. The spider was trying to reach the roof of the cave to make its web. But the roof was too high. The spider climbed up a little, but it fell down. Bruce carefully watched the insect. The spider fell down the first time, but it did not stop. It tried again and fell again. In this way, the little spider fell down six times. Bruce thought that the spider would surely give up, just like him.

But he was greatly surprised to see that the spider tried for the seventh time. This time, it climbed very slowly and carefully. After a hard struggle, it finally reached the roof of the cave. The spider was successful! Seeing this, Robert Bruce learned a great lesson. He told himself, "If a tiny insect like a spider can try again and succeed, why should I give up? I am a king!"

Suddenly, his heart filled with fresh courage and strong hope. He came out of the dark cave and gathered his brave soldiers again. He fought a great battle against the English army for the seventh time. This time, he and his soldiers fought with all their might and easily defeated the enemies. Finally, he saved his country and got his kingdom back. The moral of the story is: Try, try again until you succeed.

11. Dialogue

A dialogue between Manha and Manosh about the frequent street accidents of our country:

Manha: Hello Manosh! How are you doing today?

Manosh: I am not doing so well, Manha. I am feeling very sad today.

Manha: Why are you so sad? What happened?

Manosh: Today I saw a terrible street accident on my way to school. A speeding bus hit a small rickshaw on the main road.

Manha: Oh no! That is very shocking and painful. Street accidents have become a daily problem in our country.

Manosh: Yes, you are exactly right. Every day we read about deadly street accidents in the newspaper. Many innocent people are dying and losing their legs or hands.

Manha: It is very true. But what do you think are the main reasons behind these frequent street accidents?

Manosh: I think reckless and fast driving is the main reason. The drivers do not follow the traffic rules at all. They always try to overtake other cars dangerously.

Manha: Yes, I agree. Also, many of our drivers do not have proper training. Sometimes they even drive with fake licenses and do not understand the traffic signals.

Manosh: True. The bad condition of our roads is another big cause. There are many dangerous holes and broken parts on our highways.

Manha: We should not just blame the drivers, my friend. The common people are also responsible. Many people do not use the foot over-bridge. They cross the busy roads very carelessly while talking on mobile phones.

Manosh: You are absolutely right. So, how can we solve this big national problem?

Manha: First, the government must strictly apply the traffic laws. If any driver breaks the rule, he should be punished heavily.

Manosh: Yes, and the government needs to repair the broken roads quickly. We also need to give proper training to all the drivers before giving them a license.

Manha: Most importantly, common people must be careful. We should always look at both sides before crossing the street, use zebra crossings, and always use foot over-bridges.

Manosh: I totally agree with you. We need public awareness to stop these terrible street accidents. People must value their own lives.

Manha: I hope the situation will change soon and our roads will be safe. Thank you for the nice and important talk, Manosh.

Manosh: You are welcome, Manha. Stay safe on the road.