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রাজশাহী 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.]

Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70)

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

Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own everyday to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions.

REDUCE! Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our unplanned activities are mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, "Do I really need this?" or ask the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be "Do I know how this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?"

REUSE! What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it everyday. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy those that are durable, we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things will not only last a lifetime, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you're done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal advertisements in a local newspaper or in social media.

RECYCLE! Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin. Recycling your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in resource recovery facility or landfill. Moreover, company can use the old cans to make new ones.

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

(a) What is the main purpose of the passage?

(i) To teach people how to manipulate their usable items

(ii) To discourage people to use any items

(iii) To make people aware of the proper use of the items

(iv) To dissuade people to utilize their usable items

(b) "Do I really need this?" the question implies-

(i) consideration

(ii) obligation

(iii) doubt

(iv) sustainability

(c) When recycling is not possible it's better to-

(i) preserve

(ii) decorate

(iii) sell

(iv) incinerate

(d) According to the passage, what is the drawback of buying "improved" items frequently?

(i) They are too expensive

(ii) They are less durable

(iii) They encourage waste of usable items

(iv) They cannot be recycled

(e) Why does the author discourage unplanned activities?

(i) They lead to financial crisis

(ii) They are the main reasons of environmental crisis

(iii) They waste community resources

(iv) They prevent people from recycling

(f) The author emphasizes cleaning and sorting materials before recycling because-

(i) it reduces the weight of waste

(ii) it increases the price of recycled goods

(iii) it ensures proper recycling of materials

(iv) it makes waste look more attractive

(g) The passage deals with the importance of

(i) extravagance

(ii) frugality

(iii) tranquility

(iv) miserliness

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

(a) How many suggestions are given in the passage to save the planet? What are they?

(b) Why is it important to reduce our consumption of resources?

(c) What does the phrase "try to be more creative" suggest in the passage?

(d) Explain how donating items to the poor help both society and the environment.

(e) Do you think recycling can contribute to the development of our country? How?

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

To save our planet, we must (a) ______ resources carefully and not waste them. People should avoid (b) ______ shopping because it creates more waste. It is wiser to buy (c) ______ products that last longer. We should always think about how long something will (d) ______ before it breaks. Finally it is important to know how the item will be (e) ______ after use.

Read the passage on Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah and answer the questions no. 4 and 5.

The great men were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot to Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his Entrance Examination in 1904 and obtained his BA degree six years later. It took his two years to complete his MA and another two years for his Bachelor of Law degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris in 1928. "Bangla Shahitter Katha", the first well arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him that was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on 13 July 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude.

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

Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah
Speciality	Great contribution to Bengali literature
Who/What	Event/Activity	Time/When	Where/Place
(i) ______	Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was born	in 1885	(ii) ______
He	passed Entrance Examination	in 1904
Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah	joined as Professor	in 1921	(iii) ______
He	(iv) ______	in 1928	Sorbonne University, Paris
"Bangla Shahitter Katha"	was published	in (v) ______

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

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

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Morality develops the conscience	(i) is increasing and we are losing,	(i) which cannot ignore logic and reason.
(b) It helps a man guide	(ii) from our childhood we shall	(ii) and right or wrong.
(c) It is such a great natural power	(iii) himself in a proper way and cultivate	(iii) the invaluable virtue of morality.
(d) But now a days moral erosion	(iv) that it grows naturally in human behaviour	(iv) fail in every aspect of life.
(e) If we don't practise morality	(v) by which one can judge good or bad	(v) all the virtues to become a complete man.

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

(a) Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan.

(b) His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi.

(c) After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry.

(d) Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world.

(e) His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy.

(f) Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love.

(g) Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps.

(h) He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works.

8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems of your text book: (2×5=10)

(a) According to the poem what is the importance of solitude?

(b) What makes the poet stop by the woods?

(c) Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods?

(d) What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers?

(e) How does the poet personify time?

(f) Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day.

(g) Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem?

(h) How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'?

9. Answer any five of the following questions from stories of your text book: (2×5=10)

(a) Why do some boys want to borrow Moti? What do they want to do to get Moti?

(b) How did Rosamond persuade her mother to buy the things she saw in the shops?

(c) What does the phrase "all that glitters is not gold" signify in the story "The Three Caskets"?

(d) Do you think Sonabhan's attempt to deter her son from going to war will be futile? Why?

(e) Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar before buying it?

(f) How did Portia trick Shylock with the bond's wording?

(g) What happened to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story?

(h) Why do you think Mrs. Mallard felt happy and free?

Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30)

10. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a suitable title to it. (15)

Late one rainy evening, Siyam was alone at home reading a book. Suddenly he heard a soft knock on the door. At first, he thought it was wind. But then the knock came again, louder this time. He opened the door and saw something that surprised him greatly...

11. Suppose, you are Rafi/Rafia and you have a friend named Sajid/Sanjida. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accidents. (15)

Key

রাজশাহী 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.]

Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70)

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

Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own everyday to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions.

REDUCE! Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our unplanned activities are mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, "Do I really need this?" or ask the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be "Do I know how this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?"

REUSE! What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it everyday. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy those that are durable, we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things will not only last a lifetime, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you're done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal advertisements in a local newspaper or in social media.

RECYCLE! Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin. Recycling your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in resource recovery facility or landfill. Moreover, company can use the old cans to make new ones.

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

(a) What is the main purpose of the passage?

(i) To teach people how to manipulate their usable items

(ii) To discourage people to use any items

(iii) To make people aware of the proper use of the items

(iv) To dissuade people to utilize their usable items

(b) "Do I really need this?" the question implies-

(i) consideration

(ii) obligation

(iii) doubt

(iv) sustainability

(c) When recycling is not possible it's better to-

(i) preserve

(ii) decorate

(iii) sell

(iv) incinerate

(d) According to the passage, what is the drawback of buying "improved" items frequently?

(i) They are too expensive

(ii) They are less durable

(iii) They encourage waste of usable items

(iv) They cannot be recycled

(e) Why does the author discourage unplanned activities?

(i) They lead to financial crisis

(ii) They are the main reasons of environmental crisis

(iii) They waste community resources

(iv) They prevent people from recycling

(f) The author emphasizes cleaning and sorting materials before recycling because-

(i) it reduces the weight of waste

(ii) it increases the price of recycled goods

(iii) it ensures proper recycling of materials

(iv) it makes waste look more attractive

(g) The passage deals with the importance of

(i) extravagance

(ii) frugality

(iii) tranquility

(iv) miserliness

Answer:

(a) What is the main purpose of the passage? (iii) To make people aware of the proper use of the items

(b) "Do I really need this?" the question implies- (i) consideration

(c) When recycling is not possible it's better to- (iv) incinerate

(d) According to the passage, what is the drawback of buying "improved" items frequently? (iii) They encourage waste of usable items

(e) Why does the author discourage unplanned activities? (ii) They are the main reasons of environmental crisis

(f) The author emphasizes cleaning and sorting materials before recycling because- (iii) it ensures proper recycling of materials

(g) The passage deals with the importance of (ii) frugality

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

(a) How many suggestions are given in the passage to save the planet? What are they? There are exactly three main suggestions given in the passage to save our beautiful planet. These three important suggestions are "Reduce," "Reuse," and "Recycle." We must practice these three good habits in our daily life. If we follow these simple rules carefully, we can easily protect our environment from pollution and destruction.

(b) Why is it important to reduce our consumption of resources?

It is very important to reduce our consumption because the earth has a limited amount of resources. Right now, human beings are doing many unplanned activities and wasting too many things. This bad habit is creating a huge environmental crisis all over the world. By reducing what we use every day, we can save the earth's valuable resources for our future generations.

(c) What does the phrase "try to be more creative" suggest in the passage?

The phrase "try to be more creative" means that we should use our brain to think of new ideas. Instead of throwing an old or broken item away into the dustbin, we should try to change it into something useful. For example, we can use an old plastic bottle as a beautiful flower pot. This creative thinking helps to reduce waste and keeps our environment clean.

(d) Explain how donating items to the poor help both society and the environment. Donating old items to poor people is a very great and helpful habit. First of all, it helps society because poor people can get the clothes or things they desperately need without spending any money. Secondly, it highly helps the environment. Because we are giving the old items to someone else, those items do not become garbage. Therefore, they do not pollute the earth.

(e) Do you think recycling can contribute to the development of our country? How?

Yes, I strongly believe that recycling can greatly help in the fast development of our country. When we recycle old things like paper or plastic, we reduce the total amount of waste in our country. It also saves a lot of raw materials. Big companies can easily make brand new products from old ones. This saves a lot of money and protects our beautiful nature at the same time.

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

To save our planet, we must (a) ______ resources carefully and not waste them. People should avoid (b) ______ shopping because it creates more waste. It is wiser to buy (c) ______ products that last longer. We should always think about how long something will (d) ______ before it breaks. Finally it is important to know how the item will be (e) ______ after use.

Answer:(a) use (b) unplanned (c) durable (d) last (e) disposed

Read the passage on Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah and answer the questions no. 4 and 5.

The great men were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot to Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his Entrance Examination in 1904 and obtained his BA degree six years later. It took his two years to complete his MA and another two years for his Bachelor of Law degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris in 1928. "Bangla Shahitter Katha", the first well arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him that was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on 13 July 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude.

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

Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah
Speciality	Great contribution to Bengali literature
Who/What	Event/Activity	Time/When	Where/Place
(i) ______	Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was born	in 1885	(ii) ______
He	passed Entrance Examination	in 1904
Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah	joined as Professor	in 1921	(iii) ______
He	(iv) ______	in 1928	Sorbonne University, Paris
"Bangla Shahitter Katha"	was published	in (v) ______

Answer: (i) This great scholar (ii) West Bengal, India (iii) the University of Dhaka (iv) was awarded the Doctorate Degree (v) 1953

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

Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a very famous scholar and a great man in our history. He contributed a lot to the development of the Bengali language and its rich literature. He was born in West Bengal, India, in the year 1885. He was a very brilliant student from his childhood. He completed his higher education with great success and joined the famous Dhaka University as a respected professor. Later, he also went to Paris and received a very highly respected Doctorate Degree. He worked very hard and wrote the very first proper history book of Bengali literature named "Bangla Shahitter Katha". After living a long life full of hard work and great success, this great scholar died in Dhaka in 1969. We will always remember his great work with deep respect.

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

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Morality develops the conscience	(i) is increasing and we are losing,	(i) which cannot ignore logic and reason.
(b) It helps a man guide	(ii) from our childhood we shall	(ii) and right or wrong.
(c) It is such a great natural power	(iii) himself in a proper way and cultivate	(iii) the invaluable virtue of morality.
(d) But now a days moral erosion	(iv) that it grows naturally in human behaviour	(iv) fail in every aspect of life.
(e) If we don't practise morality	(v) by which one can judge good or bad	(v) all the virtues to become a complete man.

Answer: (a + v + ii) Morality develops the conscience by which one can judge good or bad and right or wrong.

(b + iii + v) It helps a man guide himself in a proper way and cultivate all the virtues to become a complete man.

(c + iv + i) It is such a great natural power that it grows naturally in human behaviour which cannot ignore logic and reason.

(d + i + iii) But now a days moral erosion is increasing and we are losing the invaluable virtue of morality.

(e + ii + iv) If we don't practise morality from our childhood we shall fail in every aspect of life.

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

(a) Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan.

(b) His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi.

(c) After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry.

(d) Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world.

(e) His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy.

(f) Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love.

(g) Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps.

(h) He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works.

Correct Order: (a) + (e) + (g) + (b) + (f) + (c) + (h) + (d)

Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan. His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy. Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps. His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi. Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love. After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry. He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works. Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world.

8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems of your text book: (2×5=10)

(a) According to the poem what is the importance of solitude?

Solitude means being completely alone. The poem teaches us a very harsh truth about human life and friendship. It says that solitude is very important because we must learn to face our sadness alone. When we are happy, rich, and smiling, the whole world wants to be our friend. But when we are sad or in pain, people leave us. So, solitude teaches us to be strong by ourselves.

(b) What makes the poet stop by the woods?

The poet was traveling on his horse on a very dark and cold evening. Suddenly, he saw a deep, dark, and extremely beautiful forest. The forest was slowly filling up with soft, white snow. The natural scenery was so peaceful, quiet, and magical that he could not control his mind. This deep beauty of nature made him stop his journey to enjoy the view.

(c) Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods?

The poet really wanted to stay in that beautiful, snowy forest forever. But suddenly, he remembered his real life. He realized that he could not stay there to enjoy the natural scenery because he had many duties and responsibilities. He had to fulfill his promises to society and travel a very long distance before he could finally rest or go to sleep.

(d) What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers?

For the people who love to read, a book is not just paper and ink. In between their outside covers, the books hold amazing magic and grand surprises. When a reader opens a book, they can find exciting new worlds, beautiful magical cities, brave knights, and thrilling adventures. Books hold the key to a wonderful world of pure imagination.

(e) How does the poet personify time?

To personify means to give a human quality to a non-living thing. In this poem, the poet personifies time as a very restless, moving, and old gipsy man. A gipsy is a traveler who loves the open road and refuses to stay in one town. Just like that gipsy, time is always running forward and never stops to wait for anyone or anything.

(f) Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day.

The poet really wants time to stop moving so he can enjoy his life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to offer some very rich and expensive gifts. The list of these gifts includes beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of solid gold, and a wonderful golden caravan for time to ride in.

(g) Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem?

A magic box is something that hides amazing and unexpected secrets inside it. The poet calls each book a magic box because a book works in the exact same way. From the outside, it looks like a simple object. But when a child opens the pages, it magically unlocks a wonderful new world of pure imagination, joy, and adventure.

(h) How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'?

In the poem, the dead girl Mary's beautiful hair is described in a very sad and painful way. After the cruel sea waves took her life, her dead body was found in the water. Her long, beautiful golden hair was seen floating on the wild sea water. The poet says her hair looked exactly like golden sea-weed drifting out on the ocean foam.

9. Answer any five of the following questions from stories of your text book: (2×5=10)

(a) According to the poem what is the importance of solitude?

Solitude means being completely alone. The poem teaches us a very harsh truth about human life and friendship. It says that solitude is very important because we must learn to face our sadness alone. When we are happy, rich, and smiling, the whole world wants to be our friend. But when we are sad or in pain, people leave us. So, solitude teaches us to be strong by ourselves.

(b) What makes the poet stop by the woods?

The poet was traveling on his horse on a very dark and cold evening. Suddenly, he saw a deep, dark, and extremely beautiful forest. The forest was slowly filling up with soft, white snow. The natural scenery was so peaceful, quiet, and magical that he could not control his mind. This deep beauty of nature made him stop his journey to enjoy the view.

(c) Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods?

The poet really wanted to stay in that beautiful, snowy forest forever. But suddenly, he remembered his real life. He realized that he could not stay there to enjoy the natural scenery because he had many duties and responsibilities. He had to fulfill his promises to society and travel a very long distance before he could finally rest or go to sleep.

(d) What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers?

For the people who love to read, a book is not just paper and ink. In between their outside covers, the books hold amazing magic and grand surprises. When a reader opens a book, they can find exciting new worlds, beautiful magical cities, brave knights, and thrilling adventures. Books hold the key to a wonderful world of pure imagination.

(e) How does the poet personify time?

To personify means to give a human quality to a non-living thing. In this poem, the poet personifies time as a very restless, moving, and old gipsy man. A gipsy is a traveler who loves the open road and refuses to stay in one town. Just like that gipsy, time is always running forward and never stops to wait for anyone or anything.

(f) Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day.

The poet really wants time to stop moving so he can enjoy his life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to offer some very rich and expensive gifts. The list of these gifts includes beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of solid gold, and a wonderful golden caravan for time to ride in.

(g) Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem?

A magic box is something that hides amazing and unexpected secrets inside it. The poet calls each book a magic box because a book works in the exact same way. From the outside, it looks like a simple object. But when a child opens the pages, it magically unlocks a wonderful new world of pure imagination, joy, and adventure.

(h) How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'?

In the poem, the dead girl Mary's beautiful hair is described in a very sad and painful way. After the cruel sea waves took her life, her dead body was found in the water. Her long, beautiful golden hair was seen floating on the wild sea water. The poet says her hair looked exactly like golden sea-weed drifting out on the ocean foam.

Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30)

10. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a suitable title to it.

Title: The Reward of Kindness

Late one rainy evening, Siyam was alone at home reading a book. Suddenly he heard a soft knock on the door. At first, he thought it was wind. But then the knock came again, louder this time. He opened the door and saw something that surprised him greatly.

Standing on his front porch was a very old and poor man. The man was completely wet from the heavy rain and he was shivering in the extreme cold. The old man was wearing very torn clothes. Siyam also noticed that the old man was holding a small, weak street puppy inside his jacket to keep the little animal warm. Siyam felt a deep pain in his heart seeing their terrible condition in the bad weather. He immediately held the old man's hand and asked him to come inside his warm house.

Siyam quickly ran to his room and brought a clean, dry towel. He also gave the old man some of his father's old but warm clothes to wear. After that, Siyam went straight to the kitchen. He worked very fast and made a big, hot bowl of chicken soup for the tired old man. He also poured some warm milk in a small bowl for the little hungry puppy. The old man ate the hot food with tears of pure joy in his eyes. He blessed Siyam from the bottom of his heart for showing such great kindness to a stranger.

Siyam made a soft bed for the old man in the guest room. The old man and his puppy slept very peacefully for the whole night. Siyam felt very happy because he could help someone in danger. He realized that giving shelter to a poor person is the best work a human being can do.

When the sun came out the next morning, the rain finally stopped. The old man thanked Siyam many times and prepared to leave. Before walking out the door, the old man smiled warmly and said, "You saved two lives last night, my dear son. The Almighty Creator will always protect you from all dangers." Siyam felt a wonderful peace in his mind. He learned a great lesson that helping a helpless creature brings the highest happiness in life.

11. Suppose, you are Rafi/Rafia and you have a friend named Sajid/Sanjida. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accidents.

A dialogue between Rafi and Sajid about the causes and remedies of road accidents:

Rafi: Hello Sajid! How are you doing today? Did you see the terrible news in the morning newspaper?

Sajid: Hi Rafi. Yes, I am fine, but my mind is very sad today. I saw the front page news about the terrible bus accident. Road accidents have become a daily problem in our beautiful country.

Rafi: You are exactly right, my friend. It is a major national crisis now. Many innocent people are dying every day. What do you think are the main causes behind these deadly road accidents?

Sajid: I think reckless and fast driving is the biggest cause. Most of our drivers drive their vehicles at a very high speed. They constantly try to overtake other cars dangerously on the narrow roads.

Rafi: I totally agree with you. Furthermore, many of our drivers are completely illiterate and do not have any proper training. They do not understand the traffic signals at all. Sometimes they even drive big buses with fake licenses.

Sajid: Yes, that is a huge problem. And we cannot ignore the bad condition of our roads. There are many dangerous holes and broken parts on the highways. During the rainy season, these broken roads easily cause cars to slip and crash.

Rafi: That is very true. But my friend, we should not just blame the drivers and the roads. The common people are also very responsible. Many people walk on the busy roads carelessly.

Sajid: Absolutely! People use their mobile phones while crossing the street. They do not use the foot over-bridges even when they are available. This foolish behavior leads to sudden deaths.

Rafi: Exactly. So, how can we solve this terrible problem and save innocent lives in our country?

Sajid: First of all, the government must be very strict. The traffic laws must be applied properly. If any driver breaks the rules or drives too fast, his license should be canceled and he must be punished heavily.

Rafi: Yes! Also, the proper authority must repair the broken roads immediately. They should give proper education and training to all drivers before giving them a real driving license.

Sajid: Most importantly, we need to create public awareness among the general people. Pedestrians must be very careful on the road. They must always use zebra crossings and foot over-bridges to cross busy streets safely.

Rafi: I completely agree with your great ideas. If everyone follows the traffic rules and values their own life, the number of road accidents will surely decrease. Thank you, Sajid, for this very important discussion.

Sajid: You are most welcome, Rafi. Let us promise to always stay safe on the road and tell others to do the same!