Application Model-1 Write an application to the Postmaster General complaining the irregular delivery of letters. To The Post master General, General Post Office, Chittagong. Subject: Prayer for better delivery of letters / Complaint against irregular delivery of letters. Sir, I have the honour to bring to your kind notice to the great suffering of our locality that the postman concerned does not deliver letters regularly. In most cases, the letters are delivered late. Sometimes they are even delivered to the wrong addressees. The mis-delivery of these important letters have caused serious losses, great inconvenience and misunderstanding. Would I, therefore, pray and hope that you would be generous enough to look into the matter and take the necessary action at your earliest convenience. I have the honour to be, Sir, Yours faithfully Abidur Rahman, On behalf of the inhabitants of ‘X’ area Model -2 Suppose, you are the people of X village. There is a great irregularity in the delivery of letters. The postman does not deliver parcels, letter and money-order properly. He also makes delay. Now, write an application to the Postmaster of your local Post Office complaining against irregularity in the delivery of the letters by the postman. 18th February, 2021 The Postmaster, Noapara, Chittagong. Sub: Complaint about irregular delivery of letters. Sir, We, the villagers of Noapara, P.S. Raozan in the district of Chittagong, beg to place the following facts before you for your kind consideration and immediate action. The population of our village is about eight thousand. It is a matter of great sorrow that there is a great irregularity in the delivery of letters. The postman does not deliver letters, parcels and money orders to the addressees in time. Now and then, he delivers letters to the wrong addressees. Consequently, some letters are missed and some letters are much delayed to reach its owners. So, it causes untold inconvenience to the villagers. In the circumstances, we fervently hope and pray that you would be kind enough to take necessary steps in the matter at an early late and for which act of your kindness, we shall remain ever grateful to you. Yours faithfully, Md. Asif Hossain, On behalf of the villagers. Write a letter to the Postmaster of your locality about irregular delivery of letters. To The Postmaster, 'X' Post Office, Chittagong. Subject: Complaint against irregular delivery of letters. Sir, We, the inhabitants of the area of 'X' Union, most respectfully would like to bring to your kind notice the following facts for your kind consideration. Our area is within the jurisdiction of your post office. The concerned postman does not deliver letters, money orders to the addressees in time. Sometimes they are even delivered to the wrong addressees. Very often they are missed. The wrong delivery of letters cause serious losses, great inconveniences and misunderstanding among people. We have repeatedly warned the postman. But he is still deaf to our request. We, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to look into the matter and ensure regularity in the delivery of postal contents in future. Yours faithfully, Hasibur Rahman On behalf of the Inhabitants of 'X' Union Email

Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about insufficient water supply in your locality-Rampura, Dhaka. 25 March 2024 The Editor The Independent Dhaka. Sir, I would greatly appreciate it if you could publish the following lines in the esteemed columns of your newspaper. Yours faithfully, Aminul Hoque (on behalf of the residents of Rampura, Dhaka) Insufficient Water Supply We, the residents of Rampura, have been grappling with water scarcity for a considerable period. Officially, 25 percent of our water supply has been cut, causing significant inconvenience. With the onset of summer, the demand for water has intensified. People require water for drinking, bathing, and even basic household chores like washing clothes. Unfortunately, due to the shortage, many are unable to bathe daily, and washing clothes has become a challenge. This scarcity has made life exceedingly difficult. Residents are forced to queue up at roadside taps in hopes of accessing water, but most of these taps are non-functional. With no alternative sources available, the situation is dire. Without immediate intervention, there is a risk of disease outbreaks. We implore the relevant authorities to take urgent measures to address our concerns and restore regular water supply. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about insufficient water supply in your locality-Rampura, Dhaka. 2 March 2024 The Editor The Bangladesh Observer Motijheel, Dhaka Dear Sir, I would be very grateful if you could publish the following letter in your esteemed daily. Yours faithfully, Md. Matin 10, Elephant Road, Dhaka Insufficient Water Supply in Rampura, Dhaka I am writing to bring attention to a pressing issue that has been affecting the residents of Rampura, Dhaka—insufficient water supply. Despite being one of the growing and developing localities in the city, Rampura is facing severe water shortages, especially during the peak summer months. Many residents, including myself, are forced to rely on alternative water sources such as private tankers or shallow wells, which are often unsafe or costly. The public taps in the area are unreliable and often dry for days, leaving households without access to clean water for drinking, cooking, and basic sanitation. This situation is particularly concerning, as clean water is a basic human right and essential for maintaining public health. The lack of a steady and adequate water supply has also resulted in increased tensions among residents, with many having to wait for hours to collect water from the few available sources. Moreover, the shortage is causing great inconvenience for businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities in the area. I urge the concerned authorities to address this issue on an urgent basis. The installation of additional water lines, maintenance of existing infrastructure, and better management of water resources could help alleviate the problem. Furthermore, the local water supply system must be modernized to ensure that residents have access to clean and sufficient water at all times. This issue affects the quality of life for many citizens, and I hope the authorities will take swift action to resolve it. Write A Letter Complaining about insufficient water supply 25 April, 2023 The Mayor Dhaka North City Corporation Dhaka Subject: Urgent Complaint Regarding Inadequate Water Supply in Naddapara Dear Sir, I am writing to you on behalf of the residents of Naddapara, Dhaka, to express our deep concern about the ongoing water crisis in our locality. For the past several weeks, the water supply provided by WASA has been alarmingly low and irregular. The taps often remain dry during the most crucial hours of the day—early morning and evening—when families need water the most for cooking, cleaning, and bathing. This situation has made life extremely difficult for everyone, especially during the hot summer months. Children are unable to get ready for school properly, and elderly citizens are suffering due to the unavailability of clean water. Many households are being forced to purchase water from private vendors at high prices, which is an extra burden on low-income families. Furthermore, small hotels and restaurants in the area are unable to prepare meals on time due to the severe shortage of water. This not only affects their business but also causes inconvenience to daily wage earners who depend on these establishments for meals. We earnestly request you to take immediate and effective action. Increasing the frequency and volume of water supply, especially during peak hours, would greatly relieve the people of Naddapara. We trust that under your leadership, a fair solution will be implemented soon. Yours faithfully, Md. Atik Islam On behalf of the residents of Naddapara, Dhaka

Application Write a letter to the Railway authorities for missing goods. Model-1 15 November 2022 To The Chief Operating Officer Bangladesh Railway, Khulna Subject: Complaint Regarding Missing Goods Dear Sir, I am writing to bring to your kind attention an unfortunate incident regarding missing goods during my recent journey by train. On 10 November 2022, I travelled from Dhaka to Khulna by the Sundarban Express, which departed at 7:00 am. Prior to my journey, I had booked and checked in four packets of goods as luggage through the official railway booking counter. However, upon reaching Khulna Railway Station, I was shocked to discover that the goods were missing. Despite my repeated inquiries, the packets could not be located. Immediately after discovering the issue, I reported it to the booking authorities at Khulna Station, but no trace of the goods has been found yet. These items are of considerable value and importance to me, and their loss has caused great inconvenience. I would like to request you kindly to look into the matter and take urgent and necessary legal action to investigate the missing goods. Please ensure that appropriate steps are taken to recover the packets and hold accountable those responsible for the mishandling or loss. Your prompt attention to this matter would be highly appreciated. I trust that Bangladesh Railway will take this complaint seriously and act without delay. Thank you for your cooperation. Yours faithfully, Hawn Mustafa Sutrapur, Dhaka With Translation (15 November 2022 To The Chief Operating Officer Bangladesh Railway, Khulna Subject: Complaint Regarding Missing Goods Dear Sir, [I am writing to bring to your kind attention an unfortunate incident regarding missing goods during my recent journey by train.] আমি সম্প্রতি ট্রেনে ভ্রমণের সময় হারিয়ে যাওয়া পণ্যসামগ্রী সংক্রান্ত একটি দুর্ভাগ্যজনক ঘটনা আপনার সদয় বিবেচনার জন্য লিখছি। [On 10 November 2022, I travelled from Dhaka to Khulna by the Sundarban Express, which departed at 7:00 am.] ২০২২ সালের ১০ই নভেম্বর, আমি সকাল ৭টায় ছেড়ে যাওয়া সুন্দরবন এক্সপ্রেসে ঢাকা থেকে খুলনা ভ্রমণ করেছিলাম। [Prior to my journey, I had booked and checked in four packets of goods as luggage through the official railway booking counter.] যাত্রার আগে, আমি রেলওয়ের অফিসিয়াল বুকিং কাউন্টার থেকে চার প্যাকেট পণ্য লগেজ হিসেবে বুক ও চেক ইন করেছিলাম। [However, upon reaching Khulna Railway Station, I was shocked to discover that the goods were missing.] তবে, খুলনা রেলওয়ে স্টেশনে পৌঁছে আমি হতবাক হয়ে দেখি যে পণ্যগুলো হারিয়ে গেছে। [Despite my repeated inquiries, the packets could not be located.] আমার বারবার অনুসন্ধান সত্ত্বেও প্যাকেটগুলোর কোনো সন্ধান পাওয়া যায়নি। [Immediately after discovering the issue, I reported it to the booking authorities at Khulna Station, but no trace of the goods has been found yet.] সমস্যা ধরা পড়ার পরই আমি খুলনা স্টেশনের বুকিং কর্তৃপক্ষকে বিষয়টি জানাই, কিন্তু এখনও পর্যন্ত পণ্যগুলোর কোনো খোঁজ মেলেনি। [These items are of considerable value and importance to me, and their loss has caused great inconvenience.] এই জিনিসগুলো আমার জন্য যথেষ্ট মূল্যবান ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ এবং এগুলোর হারানো আমাকে ব্যাপক অসুবিধায় ফেলেছে। [I would like to request you kindly to look into the matter and take urgent and necessary legal action to investigate the missing goods.] আমি আপনাকে অনুরোধ করছি যে, বিষয়টি তদন্ত করে হারানো পণ্যসামগ্রীর ব্যাপারে জরুরি ও প্রয়োজনীয় আইনি পদক্ষেপ নেওয়ার জন্য। [Please ensure that appropriate steps are taken to recover the packets and hold accountable those responsible for the mishandling or loss.] দয়া করে নিশ্চিত করুন যে, প্যাকেটগুলো উদ্ধারের জন্য যথাযথ ব্যবস্থা নেওয়া হবে এবং এই অসদাচরণ বা ক্ষতির জন্য দায়ী ব্যক্তিদকে জবাবদিহি করানো হবে। [Your prompt attention to this matter would be highly appreciated.] এই বিষয়ে আপনার দ্রুত মনোযোগ অত্যন্ত প্রশংসনীয় হবে। [I trust that Bangladesh Railway will take this complaint seriously and act without delay.] আমি বিশ্বাস করি যে, বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে এই অভিযোগকে গুরুত্বের সাথে নিয়ে বিলম্ব না করে ব্যবস্থা নেবে। Thank you for your cooperation. আপনার সহযোগিতার জন্য ধন্যবাদ। Yours faithfully, Hawn Mustafa Sutrapur, Dhaka) Model -2 15 November 2022 To The Chief Operating Officer Bangladesh Railway,Khulna Subject: Complaint Regarding Missing Goods Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to report the loss of a valuable personal item during a recent train journey with Bangladesh Railway. The item is a black laptop bag, made of leather, with the brand name HP printed on the front. It contains my 15.6-inch HP Pavilion laptop, a mobile phone charger, a USB flash drive, my National ID card, and some confidential office files related to an ongoing government project. The bag is very important to me, especially because of the official documents and digital data stored in it. I was travelling on Thursday, 7th November 2022, by Sundarban Express, which departed from Kamalapur Railway Station at 7:00 am and reached Khulna in the afternoon. My seat was in carriage D, seat number 22, and I had kept the bag in the overhead luggage rack. Unfortunately, due to the crowd and my tiredness after a long journey, I mistakenly left the bag behind while getting off the train at Khulna Station. I kindly request you to check with the Lost and Found Department and inform me if any item matching this description has been found. I can be contacted at 017XXXXXXXX, and I am willing to come in person or arrange for someone to collect it. Thank you for your cooperation. I truly appreciate your assistance in this matter. Yours faithfully, Hasan Mahmud Email

Cambridge IELTS Book 16Listening Test 2 Part - 1 Question No. Answer in Bold Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Containing the Answer) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expressions Explanation 1 frame frame "And some of them are in a frame – should I take them out before I send them?" frame = photo holder The woman asks if photos in frames need to be taken out before sending them for copying, and the employee confirms they do. 2 195 cost, photos "We charge £195 for 300 to 400 photos for the basic service." charge, fee, price The employee directly mentions the cost for 300-400 photos, which is £195. 3 payment payment "Then we’ll let you know how much it is, and once we’ve received the payment, we’ll send the parcel off to you." charge, fee The employee explains that payment is required after the photos are copied. 4 Grandparents folder name "We’ll save each group in a different folder on the disk and if you like, you can suggest a name for each folder." group, label The woman suggests naming a folder 'Grandparents', which the employee agrees with. 5 Colour improvement "Yes, in the standard service each photo is checked, and we can sometimes touch up the colour a bit, or improve the contrast..." touch up, improve The employee explains that they can enhance the colour of photos as part of the service. 6 hand fragile photos "No, if any look particularly fragile, we’d do them by hand." manual, delicate The employee reassures the woman that fragile photos will be handled carefully and scanned manually. 7 background change, photo "So if you want to remove an object from a photo, or maybe alter the background, we can do that." modify, edit The employee confirms that they can change the background of photos if needed. 8 focus photo, focus "I’ve got a few that aren’t properly in focus. Can you do anything to make that better?" sharpness, clarity The employee explains that photos that are out of focus cannot be fixed, clarifying the limitation. 9 ten days time, completion "We aim to get the copying done in ten days." duration, time frame The employee specifies the expected completion time for the photo copying service. 10 plastic packaging material "If you’ve got a strong cardboard box, that’s best. We’ve found that plastic ones sometimes break in the post." packaging, container The employee advises against using plastic boxes for mailing the photos, as they may break during transit. Part-2 Question No. Answer in Bold Keywords of the Question What we hear in the Audio (containing the sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expression Explanation of the Answer 11 C Dartfield House school, used to be "It was commissioned by a businessman... and intended as his family home, but he died before it was completed. His heir chose to sell it to the local council, who turned it into offices." Home, Local council building, Offices Dartfield House was initially meant to be a private home, but it was converted into a local council building. 12 B Lower school site, planned "The lower school will move to new buildings that will be constructed on the main site. Developers will construct houses on the existing lower school site." New homes, Development, Construction The existing lower school site will be developed into new housing, as opposed to the construction of more school buildings. 13 A Catering, Change, Cause "The canteen is always very busy throughout the lunch period... there’s only one serving point, so most pupils have to wait a considerable time to be served." Long queuing, Waiting time The change in catering is due to long queuing times, with pupils waiting too long to be served. 14 A Parents asked, Help, Decision "One thing we ask you to do... is to discuss with your children each morning which type of food they want to eat that day, so they can go straight to the relevant serving point." Help, Decide, Serving point Parents are asked to help their children decide in advance which serving point to use in the new Food Hall. 15 C Old canteen, Use "We’ll still have tables and chairs in there, and pupils can eat food from the Food Hall or lunch they’ve brought from home." Eat food, Take food in, Canteen Pupils can take food into the old canteen and eat there, but the space may be used differently in the future. 16 D World Adventures, Comments "This will serve a different country’s cuisine each day, maybe Chinese one day and Lebanese the next. The menus will be planned for a week at a time." Daily change, Menu, Different country The World Adventures station will change its menu daily, offering food from different countries each day. 17 A Street Life, Comments "We’ll ask pupils to make suggestions, so perhaps sometimes there’ll be food from Thailand, Ethiopia and Mexico..." Suggest, Pupils, Food varieties Pupils will help suggest which foods to serve, making the food offerings diverse. 18 B Speedy Italian, Comments "The Speedy Italian serving point will cater particularly for the many pupils who don’t eat meat or fish. All the food served there is suitable for them." Vegetarian, Suitable food The Speedy Italian station caters specifically for vegetarian pupils, ensuring the food there meets their dietary needs. 19 C After-school lesson, New "We’re going to start drama classes in there, too... Pupils will be able to join in just for fun or work up to taking part in a play." Drama, After-school Drama classes are a new optional after-school lesson, starting in the performance center. 20 C After-school lesson, New "We already teach a number of pupils to use the sound and lighting systems in the centre... And a former pupil has given a magnificent grand piano to the school." Sound and lighting, Piano Both sound and lighting lessons and piano lessons are new after-school options. Part - 3 Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expressions in the Audio Explanation of Answer Choice 21 B reason, forget, dreams "If we remembered everything, we might get mixed up about what actually happened and what we dreamed." "mixed up," "protection," "happened," "dreamed" The correct answer is B because Luke mentions that remembering everything might lead to confusion, which is a form of protection. Options A and C are not mentioned in the context of forgetting dreams. 22 A dreams, predicting future "It’s just a coincidence really. Something else I read about is what they call segmented sleeping." "coincidence," "dreams," "predicting future" The correct answer is A because Susie explains that the occurrence of dreams predicting the future is a coincidence, and not a frequent or reliable event. B and C are not supported by their conversation. 23 C study, pre-school children, results "But they didn’t really find an answer. They spent a lot of time working out the most appropriate methodology, but the results didn’t seem to show any obvious patterns." "didn’t find an answer," "didn’t show obvious patterns" The correct answer is C because Susie explains that no clear conclusions were reached in the study. A and B are not mentioned, and the study's conclusion is unclear. 24 C problems, assignment "Last time I had problems with the final stage, where we had to describe and justify how successful we thought we’d been." "problems," "final stage," "successful" The correct answer is C because Luke mentions having problems with self-assessment in their last assignment. A and B refer to other areas that were not problematic for him. 25 history department "What about history?" "history" The correct answer is "history" because they decide to use students from the history department for their research. 26 paper methodology, answers "And we could ask them to answer questions online. But in this case, paper might be better as they’ll be doing it straight after they wake up." "paper," "answers," "better" The correct answer is "paper" because they agree that paper-based responses would be more appropriate for the study immediately after waking up. 27 humans ethical guidelines, working "We have to check the ethical guidelines for this sort of research because our experiment involves humans." "humans," "ethical guidelines" The correct answer is "humans" because Susie highlights that ethical guidelines are necessary when the study involves human participants. 28 stress risk, stress, minimum "There’s a whole section on risk assessment, and another section on making sure they aren’t put under any unnecessary stress." "stress," "unnecessary," "risk assessment" The correct answer is "stress" because they emphasize the importance of minimizing stress in their research procedure. 29 graph results, correlation "Then present our results visually in a graph." "graph," "results," "correlation" The correct answer is "graph" because Luke and Susie plan to present their results in a graph to visualize the correlation between sleep and dreams. 30 evaluate research, final stage "And the final thing is to think about our research and evaluate it." "evaluate," "research," "final" The correct answer is "evaluate" because the final step in their research is to evaluate the results. Part - 4 Question No. Answer in Bold Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Used in Audio Explanation 31 creativity dance, increases, creativity "The result showed that those who chose to dance showed much more creativity when doing problem-solving tasks." imagination, innovation The answer is "creativity" because the research highlighted that dancing enhanced the participants' ability to be creative when solving problems, as compared to the other activities. 32 therapy dance, form, mental illness "Doctor Lovatt at the University of Hertfordshire believes dance could be a very useful way to help people suffering from mental health problems. He thinks dance should be prescribed as therapy to help people overcome issues such as depression." treatment, rehabilitation "Therapy" is correct as it refers to the use of dance as a therapeutic tool to help individuals with mental health conditions, particularly for issues like depression. 33 fitness low levels, fitness "Anyone can have a go, even those whose standard of fitness is quite low." health, physical condition The answer "fitness" is appropriate as the statement discusses how dance is accessible to those with low physical fitness levels. 34 balance better, balance "Dance can be especially beneficial for older adults... by helping people to improve their balance." stability, coordination "Balance" is the correct answer as the audio explains how dance can help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls, especially among older people. 35 brain improves, function, faster "It also requires a lot of concentration... it forces their brain to process things more quickly and to retain more information." mental ability, cognitive function "Brain" is the correct answer as it directly refers to the improvement in cognitive functions, such as quicker processing and memory retention, as a result of dancing. 36 motivation more, motivation, exercise "Participants report feeling less tired and having greater motivation to be more active and do daily activities..." drive, encouragement The answer "motivation" is correct as it refers to the increased desire to take exercise and engage in other activities after dancing, as reported by participants. 37 isolation feeling, isolation "This helps to develop new relationships and can reduce older people’s sense of isolation, which is a huge problem in many countries." loneliness, seclusion "Isolation" is correct because the audio explains that dance helps reduce feelings of isolation, especially in older people, by encouraging social interaction. 38 calories Zumba, calories, exercise "John Porcari... found that a class lasting 40 minutes burns about 370 calories." energy, kilojoules "Calories" is the answer as it refers to the number of calories burned during a Zumba session, similar to other intense exercises. 39 obesity women, suffering, obesity "A study in the American Journal of Health Behavior showed that when women with obesity did Zumba three times a week..." overweight, excess body weight "Obesity" is the correct term because the study mentioned in the audio focuses on women suffering from obesity and their positive outcomes from doing Zumba. 40 habit Zumba, became, habit "More importantly, the women enjoyed the class so much that they made it a habit and continued to attend classes..." routine, custom "Habit" is the correct answer as it refers to the regular practice of attending Zumba classes, which became a lasting part of the women's routines.

Cambridge IELTS Book 18 Listening Test 4 Part - 1 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question / Equivalent Words / Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That Is the Correct Answer 1 Receptionist Job position "So this is a position for a receptionist." "Position for a receptionist" The answer is the job role being offered, which is a receptionist. 2 Medical Location "This job’s in Fordham, so not too far away for you, and it’s at the medical centre there." "Medical centre" The job is at a medical centre in Fordham. 3 Chastons Road name "It’s quite near the station, on Chastons Road." "Chastons Road" The location of the medical centre is on Chastons Road. 4 Appointments Work responsibilities "You’d also be involved in making appointments, whether face to face or on the phone." "Making appointments" The job involves making appointments. 5 Database Work responsibilities "Another of your duties would be keeping the centre’s database up-to-date." "Database" The job involves maintaining the database. 6 Experience Job requirements "One thing they do require is someone with experience." "Experience" The employer requires someone with experience for the role. 7 Confident Job requirements "They want someone who can cope with that and stay calm, and at the same time be confident when interacting with the public." "Be confident" The employer requires someone who is confident. 8 Temporary Job status "I should tell you that this isn’t a permanent job, it’s temporary, so the contract would be just to the end of September." "Temporary job" The job is temporary, not permanent. 9 1.15 Work hours "They want someone who can start at a quarter to eight in the morning... One fifteen." "One fifteen" The work ends at 1:15 p.m. 10 Parking Job benefits "Yes, there is [parking]." "Parking" Parking is available for staff at the centre. Part-2 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question / Equivalent Words / Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That Is the Correct Answer 11 B Original purpose of the building "It was constructed in 1880 as the home of a local businessman." "Home of a local businessman" The building was originally a private home, as stated in the audio. 12 A Use of the building by the university "The university uses the main part of the building... You may see students going into the building for lessons." "Teaching rooms" The university uses the building for lessons, making teaching rooms the correct answer. 13 A Entrance fee "Luckily, we’ve managed to keep entry to the museum free. This includes access to all the galleries, outdoor areas and the rooms for special exhibitions." "Visitors decide whether or not they wish to pay" The museum entrance is free, and visitors can decide whether or not to donate, making this the correct answer. 14 C Items to leave in the cloakroom "We do have a cloakroom, if you’d like to leave your coats and bags somewhere." "Coats and bags" The guide mentions leaving coats and bags in the cloakroom, not cameras. 15 F Four Seasons "It features something created by students... designed especially for the museum by a group of young people on a film studies course." "Created by students" The Four Seasons area features an animation created by students. 16 G Farmhouse Kitchen "This morning, a specialist cheesemaker will be giving demonstrations of how it’s produced." "An expert is here today" A cheesemaker expert is demonstrating at the Farmhouse Kitchen. 17 E A Year on the Farm "If you’re feeling competitive, you can take our memory test in which you answer questions about things you’ve seen in the museum." "There is a quiz for visitors" A memory test, which is a quiz, is available at A Year on the Farm. 18 A Wagon Walk "Parents must supervise their children... We ask you to keep your children close to you and ensure they don’t climb on the carts." "Parents must supervise their children" Visitors are advised to supervise children in the Wagon Walk area. 19 C Bees are Magic "We’re redeveloping this area so you can’t visit that at the moment." "It is closed today" The Bees are Magic area is currently closed due to redevelopment. 20 B The Pond "The Pond isn’t deep and there’s a fence around it, so it’s perfectly safe for children." "There is a one-way system" The Pond is safe for children and features wildlife, making "B" the correct answer for safety and location. Part - 3 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation Why That is the Correct Answer 21 & 22 B, D educational skills, origami "It was interesting to see the educational skills the children were developing by doing origami." skills, learning, teaching method "B" and "D" are correct because the children were listening to follow instructions (B) and having fun while learning (D). The other options don't align with the context of origami in the lesson. 23 D Sid, comment, video "He really benefited from having to use his hands – it helped him to settle down and start concentrating." benefit, settle down, concentrate Sid showed improvement in focus and calmness when working with his hands, suggesting he found the activity calming (D). 24 A Jack, comment, video "He seemed to want to work things out for himself." independence, work alone Jack demonstrated independence (A) by trying to figure out things without teacher help. 25 C Naomi, comment, video "She seemed to be losing interest at one point but then she decided she wanted her mouse to be the best and that motivated her to try harder." competition, motivation Naomi developed a competitive attitude (C) as she worked harder to improve her results. 26 G Anya, comment, video "Anya was such a star. She listened so carefully and then produced the perfect bird with very little effort." easy, effort, success Anya found the task easy (G), demonstrated by her effortless success. 27 F Zara, comment, video "She seemed unsure about what she was supposed to do." confusion, uncertainty Zara seemed confused (F) as she didn’t understand the activity well. 28 A teacher, origami, class "I think it would have taken me ages to prepare examples, showing each of the steps involved in making the bird." preparation, demonstration A is correct because the students believed showing models was important for understanding the stages of the activity. 29 B teachers, origami, difficulty "I bet it’s because so many teachers are clumsy like me." lack of skill, clumsiness B is correct as the students believe some teachers might avoid using origami due to a lack of skill in the activity. 30 C origami, maths teaching, purpose "I think we should try it out in our maths teaching practice with Year 3." teaching method, concept introduction C is correct because the students decided to use origami to introduce a new concept (fractions). Part - 4 Question No. Answer in bold face Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio means answer containing sentence in quotation marks Synonyms of the keywords used in the question Explanation why that is the correct answer 31 Plot Overall story "We know more about its overall plot than about its author." Story, narrative The answer refers to the general story of Les Misérables, as mentioned in the audio. 32 Poverty Social issues "He spoke publicly about social issues, such as poverty and education." Hardship, deprivation The speaker emphasizes Hugo’s focus on poverty, which is confirmed in the audio. 33 Europe Exile location "Victor Hugo was forced to reside in other parts of Europe." Continent, abroad Hugo was exiled to various parts of Europe, with the audio confirming Europe as the location. 34 Poetry Writings "He used his income from the sale of some poetry he had written to buy a house on Guernsey." Verses, poems The income from his poetry sales was used to buy his house, as stated in the audio. 35 Drawings Artworks "On the ground floor, there are portraits... along with drawings that he did during his travels." Illustrations, sketches Hugo’s drawings from his travels were mentioned as being important to him in the house. 36 Furniture Wooden items "He bought cheap furniture made of wood and turned this into beautiful wall carvings." Wooden items, furnishings The speaker describes how Hugo repurposed cheap furniture into artwork. 37 Lamps Lighting "There’s a strong Chinese influence in these areas... and the lamps – which he would have made himself." Light fixtures, lighting The Chinese-influenced lamps Hugo made himself are mentioned in the audio. 38 Harbour View from house "At the very top of the house, there’s a room called the Lookout... it looks out over the harbour." Dock, port The Lookout room provided a view of the harbour, as stated in the audio. 39 Children Guests "He also invited a large group of local children from the deprived areas of the island to dinner once a week." Youngsters, minors Hugo entertained local children, as mentioned in the audio. 40 Relatives Ownership "In 1927, the house was owned by his relatives, and they decided to donate it to the city of Paris." Family, kin The house was owned by his relatives before it was donated to Paris, as explained in the audio.

Cambridge IELTS Book 16Listening Test 3 Part - 1 Here is the full five/six-column table  for Part 1: Junior Cycle Camp (Questions 1–10)  formatted exactly as you requested: Q. No. Answer (bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 1 park practise in a… "first they’re taken to ride in the park , away from the traffic" practise = ride, place = park The children at this level practise in the park, which is safer than the road. 2 blue Instructors wear… shirts "the instructors themselves are in blue shirts " wear = are in The audio clearly says instructors wear blue shirts. 3 reference A… is required "all our instructors have to submit a reference " required = have to submit A reference is necessary to be accepted as an instructor. 4 story quiet times… for a… or a game "their instructor might tell them a story … or get them to play a game" quiet times = rest periods Storytelling is part of quiet time activities. 5 rain classes are held even if… "we don’t let that put us off – we just put on our waterproofs" even if = in case of "That" refers to rain , which doesn't stop the classes. 6 snack bring a… "And a snack  for break time" bring = bring along A snack is needed during break time. 7 medication Charlie’s… "Charlie has to take medication  every few hours" has to take = needs to bring Medication is essential and will be managed by staff. 8 helmet his… will be checked "we have a very careful check to make sure that every child’s helmet  fits" checked = careful check Helmet fit is a safety requirement on Day 1. 9 tent go to the… to meet instructor "they’ll meet up in the tent  – you can’t miss it" go to = meet up in The tent is the meeting point for the children and instructors. 10 199 course costs… per week "One hundred ninety-nine dollars" cost = price The weekly cost of the course is clearly stated as $199. Part-2 Here’s the rewritten table in your preferred format with six clear columns: Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions Explanation 11 & 12 A main advantages "...especially in jobs where you’re not sitting all day looking at a screen – a big plus for many people." active lifestyle = not sitting all day The job involves physical movement and no screen time, suggesting an active lifestyle. 11 & 12 C main advantages "...opportunities for those who don’t want to be stuck with a 40-hour week, but need to juggle work..." flexible working opportunities = juggle work with responsibilities Work is flexible for those with other responsibilities like childcare. 13 & 14 B disadvantages for people working outdoors "...jobs are probably not for you – they’re often in pretty remote areas." quiet location = remote areas Remote areas are quiet and less lively – a possible disadvantage for some. 13 & 14 C disadvantages for people working outdoors "...can be extremely unpleasant when it’s cold and windy." difficult weather = cold and windy conditions Cold, windy weather makes outdoor work challenging – clearly a disadvantage. 15 D Fresh food commercial manager "...they operate in a very fast-paced environment... the staff there work hard, but they play hard as well." intensive work but also fun = fast-paced + sociable Fast-paced and sociable environment implies both intensity and enjoyment – D fits. 16 F Agronomist "...good opportunities for the right person to quickly make their way up the career ladder." rapid promotion = quickly move up Strong career growth potential – matching option F. 17 A Fresh produce buyer "...available for a 12-month maternity cover contract." not a permanent job = 12-month cover Temporary contract means it’s not permanent – option A is correct. 18 H Garden centre sales manager "...you will be visiting centres in the region..." local travel = visiting centres Travel within the region shows local movement – so H fits well. 19 C Tree technician "...might be prepared to consider someone who has just completed an appropriate training course." experience not essential = training acceptable Experience is not mandatory – C is the best match. 20 G Farm worker "...perks of the job include the possibility of renting a small cottage on the estate." accommodation available = rent a cottage Job includes housing option – satisfying option G. Part - 3 PART 3: Questions 21–30 Q. No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quote) Synonyms/Equivalent in Audio Explanation 21 & 22 C large sample of people "especially as I had so many people doing it" large sample = many people Adam talks about how difficult it was to keep records because many people were involved. D subjects unaware of drink "how I could make sure that people didn’t know which drink I was giving them" unaware = didn’t know He ensured that participants didn't know if the drink was sugar or sweetener, confirming option D. 23 & 24 C didn’t grind the nuts finely enough "I think I should probably have ground up the nuts more than I did" finely enough = more than I did Rosie admits the grinding wasn’t enough, affecting the fat measurement. E weighing scales may have been unsuitable "It’s possible that the scales for weighing the fat weren’t accurate enough" unsuitable = not accurate enough She questions the reliability of the weighing scale, supporting option E. 25 C menu organisation reduces obesity "if you put the low-calorie items at the beginning and end... people will probably go for the food with fewer calories" organised = placed at start/end Adam suggests placing low-calorie items strategically to influence choices unconsciously. 26 A manufacturers deliberately confuse calorie info "they’re sometimes really confusing and I suspect they do it on purpose" make hard to understand = confusing on purpose Rosie says calorie info is intentionally confusing, matching option A. 27 B people overestimate exercise "40% of men and 30% of women say they do this... but... only 6% of men and 4% of women do" overestimate = say more than they actually do Rosie highlights a gap between self-report and actual activity, showing overestimation. 28 A changes influence behaviour "if people reach the stairs before... and if you increase the width... it’s an unconscious process" influence = encourage behaviour Adam uses stair placement and size as examples of influencing behaviour through design. 29 A leave out reference to exercise "I’m not sure if we should be talking about exercise... our tutor did say... nutrition" leave it out = not include it They agree to drop exercise and focus on nutrition, confirming A. 30 C decide content and organisation "Let’s think about what we’re going to include and what will go where" content and organisation = what to include and where Before making slides, they decide to plan structure and content. Part - 4 questions presented as follows: Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quote) Synonyms / Equivalent Words Explanation 31 grandmother we imagine someone like a … knitting “we might well picture an elderly person – a grandmother perhaps – sitting by the fire knitting” imagine = picture, someone like = person such as The speaker directly mentions a grandmother  as the typical image people have when thinking of knitting. 32 decade a … ago, knitting was expected to disappear “during the previous decade, it was one of the skills that was predicted to vanish” ago = previous, disappear = vanish Decade  is the correct time reference. Other periods (like "century" or "year") are not mentioned. 33 equipment people are buying more … “we’re also seeing an increase in the sales figures for knitting equipment” buying = sales, more = increase in Equipment  is what people are buying; other nouns like materials/yarns are not mentioned in this specific context. 34 economic gives support in times of … difficulty “knitting can be helpful if you’re experiencing economic hardship” difficulty = hardship Economic  refers to money problems, which aligns with “economic hardship.” 35 basic requires only … skills “the skills you need to get going are really quite basic” only = quite, skills = same word The speaker clearly says the skills are “quite basic.” 36 round early knitted items to be … in shape “earliest pieces of clothing … suggest that most of the items produced were round rather than flat” shape = form, produced = made Round  is contrasted with “flat,” making it the clear answer. 37 bone needles made of wood and … “the very first needles … were hand carved out of wood and other natural materials, like bone” made of = carved out of, such as = like The audio directly says “wood and bone” as the materials used. 38 rough early yarns felt … to touch “these were often very rough on the skin” felt = texture, touch = on the skin The yarns are described as “rough,” which refers to how they feel. 39 style areas had their own … of knitting “regional differences in style developed” geographical areas = regional, differences = variations Style  fits perfectly as it refers to variations in knitting by region. 40 sheep everyday tasks like looking after … “men, women and children … knit, for example, while watching over sheep” looking after = watching over “Watching over sheep” clearly matches the phrase in the question.

Cambridge IELTS Book 17 Listening Test 4 Part - 1 Easy Life Cleaning Services (Questions 1–10) Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question Audio Script Quotation Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions Explanation 1 floor(s) cleaning the ___ throughout the apartment "No, I don’t have any, but the floor would need cleaning." surface → floor The client mentions that they don’t have carpets but the floor  needs cleaning. It’s part of the basic package . 2 fridge cleaning the ___ every week "Actually, I hardly ever use that, but can you do the fridge?" clean → do The client specifically requests  weekly cleaning of the fridge  instead of the oven. 3 shirts ironing clothes – ___ only "It wouldn’t be much, just my shirts for work that week." clothes → shirts The word shirts  is clearly mentioned as the specific item to be ironed. 4 windows cleaning all the ___ from the inside "So for example, if the inside of your windows need cleaning, we could do that." clean → cleaning They offer monthly cleaning for the inside of the windows , and the customer agrees. 5 balcony washing down the ___ "But would you be able to do something about the balcony?" wash → do something about The customer wants the balcony  washed every month, and the cleaner agrees. 6 electrician a plumber or an ___ "And the same thing if you need an electrician." same thing → similar service The service also includes organizing an electrician , just like they can arrange a plumber. 7 dust allergic to ___ "… capturing up to 99% of all the dust in the air." allergic → troubled by The special cleaning service is for people allergic to dust , as it captures 99% of it. 8 police background check carried out by the ___ "… they have to undergo a security check with the police to make sure…" background check → security check All cleaners are background-checked by the police  for safety. 9 training all cleaners are given ___ "… we give them training for it. That lasts for two weeks." given → receive, provided Cleaners receive two weeks of training  before starting. 10 review send a ___ after each visit "… we ask all our clients to complete a review of their performance after every visit and to email it to us." send → email After each visit, clients are expected to send a review . Part-2 Question No. Answer (bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Script Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation of Answer Choice 11 A staff often leave because of "what they don’t realise is that it’s the lack of training in many hotel jobs which is a huge factor" leave = quit, because of = due to Many managers wrongly assume long hours or low pay are the main cause, but the speaker says the actual issue is a lack of training . So A is correct. 12 A impact of high staff turnover on managers "managers may have to cover some duties while waiting for new staff to arrive" impact = effect, cover duties = take over work Staff turnover leads to more work for managers. B and C are not mentioned directly in relation to turnover’s impact on managers . 13 A mistake should managers avoid "make sure you never give certain staff preferential treatment" mistake = error, treat staff equally = fair treatment The speaker calls this a basic error. Shifts and staffing are discussed, but A is directly stated as something to avoid. 14 C unexpected benefit after improving staff retention "they also noticed a significant increase in the amount each customer spent during their stay" rise = increase, spending per customer = amount spent Spending per customer increased unexpectedly. Options A and B are mentioned but not described as the unexpected  benefit. 15 A The Sun Club "staff... invited to meetings where their ideas are welcomed" relationships = communication, teamwork = working together This shows improved communication and partnership between staff and managers, reflecting better teamwork and relationships. 16 C The Portland "scheme for recognising talent... training for individuals with management potential" career = promotion, opportunities = training Career development is the focus here—training for staff with potential, so C fits best. 17 B Bluewater Hotels "sent on an all-expenses-paid trip abroad" incentives = rewards, financial benefits = paid trip Trips are financial rewards, clearly making B the correct option. 18 C Pentlow Hotels "management programme... chance to work in various roles" career = development, opportunity = training and roles The programme offers career opportunities and growth, fitting option C. 19 B Green Planet "vouchers to help cover the cost of childcare" financial benefits = support for expenses This is a clear financial benefit aimed at improving staff retention, so B is correct. 20 A The Amesbury "creating a co-operative and supportive environment... staff are part of a large family" relationships = emotional bonds, teamwork = cooperation The emphasis is on building strong team relationships and support, making A the best match. Part - 3 Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Script Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation of Answer Choice 21 C could have worked harder "I think I should have practised more." worked harder = practised more Thomas admits he didn’t practise enough, meaning he acknowledges he could have worked harder. 22 E fellow students admired him "All my classmates assumed I would achieve it; they thought I was brilliant." fellow students = classmates; admired = thought I was brilliant His classmates believed in him and expected him to succeed, showing admiration. 23 A disbelief "I thought ‘this can’t be happening’" disbelief = can’t be happening He expresses shock when he realises he isn’t good enough, which shows disbelief. 24 D gratitude "I just kept thinking how fortunate I was. What a great chance this was!" gratitude = fortunate, great chance He feels lucky and thankful for the opportunity to train in Kenya. 25 B table tennis bat "A factory was making rolls of the rubber in bulk for something like horse harnesses." mass produced = in bulk The rubber was originally mass produced for another purpose, not for sports. 26 F cricket helmet "The Australian batsman who first wore it was booed and jeered by people watching." unpopular = booed and jeered The helmet was disliked by spectators when first introduced. 27 A cycle helmet "Serious cyclists ended up with wet hair from all the hard exercise." excessive sweating = wet hair Cyclists experienced wet hair due to sweat, indicating poor ventilation. 28 D golf club "A club was made entirely of wood, it would easily break and players had to get another." replaced = get another Wooden clubs were fragile and often needed to be replaced. 29 C hockey stick "When the game started you had to produce a stick yourself." make their own = produce yourself Players had to make their own sticks since they weren’t manufactured. 30 G football "You can imagine the damage to players’ necks when the ball was headed." caused injuries = damage to necks The ball caused injuries due to its heavy, waterlogged condition. Part - 4 Maple Syrup (Questions 31–40)   Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question Quoted Sentence from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 31 golden colour described as "Maple syrup is a thick, golden, sweet-tasting liquid" colour = golden appearance The word "golden"  directly describes the colour of maple syrup in the audio. 32 healthy very ___ compared to refined sugar "It provides a healthy alternative to refined sugar." alternative to = compared to The audio mentions that maple syrup is healthy  compared to refined sugar. 33 climate best growing conditions and ___ "In these areas, the climate suits the trees perfectly." growing conditions = climate The climate is directly mentioned as suitable, matching the idea of “best growing conditions.” 34 rocks used hot ___ to heat the sap "They boiled the liquid by placing pieces of rock that had become scorching hot" hot = scorching, heat = boiled Hot rocks were used to heat the sap, matching the question perfectly. 35 diameter correct ___ (of tree trunk) "Until the trunks reach a diameter of around 25 centimetres." correct = suitable, diameter = width of trunk Trees need a certain diameter before being tapped, directly stated in the audio. 36 tube a ___ carries the sap into a bucket "Drilling a small hole... inserting a tube into it that ends in a bucket." carries = connects, ends in = flows into A tube  carries sap from the tree to the bucket, clearly matching the question. 37 fire evaporators are heated by means of "A fire is built and the pans are then heated." heated by = source of heat = fire The pans (evaporators) are heated by fire, matching the process described. 38 steam a lot of ___ is produced "The evaporation process creates large quantities of steam." produced = created The word steam  is directly used and is the substance produced during evaporation. 39 cloudy makes the syrup look ___ "Gives the syrup a cloudy appearance" look = appearance, cloudy = not clear The syrup looks cloudy  due to sugar sand; this appearance is undesirable. 40 litre / liter a ___ of maple syrup "It takes 40 litres of sap to produce one litre of maple syrup." quantity = litre The final product amount is one litre ; this is a clear numeric reference in the audio.

Cambridge IELTS Book 16Listening Test 1 Part - 1 Here is the rewritten version of the given information in the requested format: Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the question What we hear in the audio (answer containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms/Equivalent words/Expressions in the audio script Explanation of the Answer 1 egg cover, drop, height "For example, they work together to design a special cover that goes round an egg..." egg (no direct synonym used, this is a specific item) The correct answer is "egg" as it is mentioned clearly in the context of the cover being designed around it. 2 tower competition, tallest "...they have a competition to see who can make the highest tower." tower (no direct synonym used, a physical structure) The correct answer is "tower" as it is the item they are competing to build the tallest of. 3 car powered, balloon "...they design and build a car that’s attached to a balloon, and the force of the air in that actually powers the car..." car (no synonym, a vehicle being described) "Car" is the correct answer as it's specifically mentioned as a project built by the children using a balloon. 4 animals build, model, trucks "...they work out how to build model vehicles, things like cars and trucks, but also how to construct animals..." animals (no synonym used, refers to figures or models of animals) "Animals" is correct, as it directly refers to one of the things children build using materials. 5 bridge competition, longest "...to build a bridge, and the longest one gets a prize." bridge (no synonym used, a structure) "Bridge" is the correct answer, describing the competition to make the longest structure. 6 movie/film create, special, software "Then they have something a bit different, which is to think up an idea for a five-minute movie and then film it..." movie/film (synonyms for film) "Movie" is the answer as it specifically mentions the activity being about creating a film. 7 decorate build, humanoid, robot "They also build a robot in the shape of a human, and they decorate it..." decorate (synonym used for adding design or finishing touches) "Decorate" is the correct answer as it refers to the activity of customizing the robot. 8 Wednesdays held, classes "We moved them to Wednesdays." Wednesdays (synonym: day of the week) "Wednesdays" is the correct answer, as the classes were changed to this day. 9 Fradstone location, workshops "They’re in building 10A, and that’s in Fradstone Industrial Estate." Fradstone (no synonym, specific place name) "Fradstone" is the correct answer, as it is the exact location given in the audio. 10 parking available, problems "No, there’s always plenty available." parking (no synonym, refers to the facility for cars) "Parking" is the correct answer, referring to the availability of spaces for vehicles. Part-2 Question No. Answer in Bold Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Containing the Answer in Quotation Marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expression Explanation of the Answer 11 C Founded, Stevenson’s "Stevenson’s was founded in 1926" Established, started The speaker clearly states that the company was founded in 1926. Options A and B are incorrect because they do not match the year mentioned in the audio. 12 A Manufactured, goods "Stevenson’s... was given the opportunity to make goods for hospitals and other players in the healthcare industry" Produced, created The speaker explains that the company initially manufactured goods for the healthcare industry. Options B and C are incorrect because they refer to automotive or machine tools, which were not the initial focus. 13 B Company, move "Moving to a new location has never been necessary" Relocate, shift The speaker mentions that moving to a new location has never been necessary due to the size of the premises. Therefore, option B is correct. Options A and C are incorrect because they imply a recent or future move. 14 C Programme, work experience "Most mornings you’ll have a presentation from one of the managers" Schedule, plan The speaker specifies that the programme includes talks from managers. Options A and B are incorrect because they refer to research or meetings with a teacher, neither of which are part of the work experience programme as described. 15 H Coffee room "The door facing you at the end is the entrance to the coffee room" Break room, refreshment area The speaker directly says that the coffee room is at the end of the corridor. 16 C Warehouse "Next to it is the warehouse, which can be accessed by lorries" Storage, depot The warehouse is described as being next to the factory and accessible by lorries. 17 G Staff canteen "Somewhere you’ll be keen to find is the staff canteen. This is right next to reception" Cafeteria, dining area The staff canteen is located next to reception. 18 B Meeting room "You’ll be using the meeting room quite often, and you’ll find it by walking along the corridor to the left of the courtyard" Conference room, gathering space The meeting room is located at the end of the corridor. 19 I Human resources "The human resources department is all the front of this building" Personnel, HR department The speaker describes the human resources department being located at the front of the building. 20 A Boardroom "And finally, the boardroom, where you’ll be meeting sometimes" Executive room, conference hall The boardroom is mentioned as being the last room at the end of the corridor, next to the factory. Part - 3 Here's the requested information formatted in a table with the specified columns: Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expressions Explanation 21 & 22 C, E Parts of the introductory stage, useful "The workshop sessions with Dr. Fletcher were good too, especially the brainstorming sessions." / "I was really put off, but the more I read, the more interested I got." "sessions", "handouts" Both Jess and Tom agreed the Natural History Museum visit  and handouts with research sources  were useful for their art projects. 23 & 24 B, E Change proposals, more specific, timeline, evaluative "I’ve realised the notes from my research are almost all just descriptions, I haven’t actually evaluated anything." / "I’ll have to fix that." "timeline", "more evaluative" Both Jess and Tom decided to be less specific about the outcome  (B) and make their proposals more evaluative  (E). 25 D Falcon, personal meaning "You could talk about the possible danger suggested by the bird’s look." "danger", "threat" The falcon  represents a potential threat (D)  due to its piercing gaze. 26 C Fish hawk, personal meaning "I think I’ll concentrate on the impression of rapid motion it gives." "movement", "motion" The fish hawk  represents fast movement (C) , as Jess focuses on its dynamic motion in the picture. 27 A Kingfisher, personal memory "I’ve actually chosen it because I saw a real kingfisher once when I was little, I was out walking with my grandfather." "memory", "personal" The kingfisher  represents a childhood memory (A)  for Jess, as she connects it with a personal experience. 28 H William Wells, personal meaning "It’s about how ambiguous people are in the way they exploit the natural world." "ambiguous", "nature" The portrait of William Wells  represents a confused attitude to nature (H) , reflecting uncertainty about exploiting nature. 29 F Vairumati, personal meaning "It’s a reference to the never-ending cycle of existence." "continuity", "life cycle" Vairumati  represents the continuity of life (F) , with its reference to a never-ending cycle. 30 G Giovanni de Medici, personal meaning "I like the way he’s holding it carefully so he doesn’t hurt it." "protection", "care" Portrait of Giovanni de Medici  represents protection of nature (G) , showing a careful approach to nature. Part - 4 Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Containing the Answer) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions in the Audio Script Explanation of Answer Choice 31 practical appeal "Stoicism, which, in my opinion, is the most practical of all philosophies..." appealing, useful The speaker directly refers to Stoicism as "the most practical of all philosophies," indicating that the appeal of Stoicism is practical. 32 publication intended for "Amazingly, we still have access to these ideas, despite the fact that the most famous Stoics never wrote anything down for publication." printed work The audio explicitly mentions that Stoics "never wrote anything down for publication," confirming the answer. 33 choices response "External events I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to them, I do control." decisions, actions Epictetus’ quote explains that what is controlled is the individual's "choices," not external events. 34 negative experiences "A Stoic... has a different perspective on experience which most of us would see as wholly negative." undesirable, harmful The audio defines the Stoic perspective on experiences as different from how most people view them, labeling them as "wholly negative." 35 play about Cato "George Washington was introduced to Stoicism... and later, put on a play based on the life of Cato to inspire his men." performance, show The text directly mentions that George Washington organized a "play" about Cato. 36 capitalism influenced by "The economist Adam Smith’s theories on capitalism were significantly influenced by Stoicism." market system The audio explicitly states that Stoicism influenced Adam Smith's theories on capitalism. 37 depression treatment for "Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)... is most commonly used to treat depression." mood disorder The audio clearly mentions that CBT is used to treat "depression," confirming the answer. 38 logic thinking "The idea is that we can take control of our lives by... using logic instead." reason, rationality The audio emphasizes using "logic" to overcome irrational thinking. 39 opportunity obstacles "Stoics teach turning obstacles into opportunity." chance, possibility The phrase "turning obstacles into opportunity" directly provides the answer. 40 practice requires "This is not as easy as it sounds and will require considerable practice." effort, discipline The speaker refers to the need for "practice" to master Stoicism, highlighting its importance.

Cambridge IELTS Book 17 Listening Test 3 Part - 1 Advice on surfing holidays Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer-Containing Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 1 family surfing for … holidays "I think it’s the kind of holiday all the family can enjoy together." holidays = vacation, enjoy together = family-friendly Surfing is described as suitable for all ages and family members. 2 fit need to be quite … "But it’s quite physically demanding… you need to be pretty fit." physically demanding = requires fitness Surfing needs physical ability; being fit helps learn faster and avoid fatigue. 3 hotels Lahinch has some good quality … "Yes – some very nice ones and there are also a few basic hostels and campsites." good quality = nice, accommodation = hotels Jack confirms there are very nice hotels in Lahinch. 4 Carrowniskey good surf school at … beach "There’s a good surf school at Carrowniskey beach." surf school = surfing lessons center Jack names Carrowniskey  beach with a good surf school. 5 week surf camp lasts for one … "Three hours every day for a week." lasts = duration, one = a The surf camp duration is clearly stated as one week. 6 bay explore the local … by kayak "…rent some kayaks to have a look around the bay which is nearby." explore = look around, by kayak = using a kayak They explored the bay  while the kids surfed. 7 September best month to go "September’s my favourite month because the water is warmer then." best = favourite, to go = for surfing Jack recommends September due to warmer water despite school conflicts. 8 19 average temperature in summer "The average temperature is about 19 degrees." average = approx., temperature = degrees Temperature is clearly stated as 19 degrees  in summer. 9 30 wetsuit and surfboard: … euros per day "…about 30 euros for the hire of a wetsuit and board." hire = rent, per day = daily rate The daily rental cost for wetsuit and board is 30 euros . 10 boots advisable to hire … for warmth "And make sure you also get boots. They keep your feet warm…" advisable = recommended, warmth = keep warm Boots are advised for warmth and easier surfing. Part-2 Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quoted) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions Explanation 11 B past owners, changes "Almost all of them have left their mark, generally by adding new rooms, like the ballroom and conservatory, or by demolishing others." changes = adding/demolishing, owners = them The changes mentioned (adding/demolishing rooms) refer to the house. Gardens and farm are mentioned, but not changed by past owners. 12 C Sir Edward Downes, build, reason "hosted meeting of creative and literary people, like painters and poets." a place for artists and writers = meeting of painters and poets He wanted to build a place for creative people, not to show off wealth or talk politics (he escaped politics). 13 C learn about servants "you’ll see volunteers dressed up as nineteenth-century servants, going about their work." people in costume = volunteers dressed up Photos and audio guides are mentioned, but the new feature is live role-play. 14 B new for children "Our latest addition is child-sized tractors." mini tractors = child-sized tractors Clothes and playground existed before. The tractors are a new activity. 15 D dairy "now the place to go for lunch, or afternoon tea, or just a cup of coffee" eating and drinking = lunch, tea, coffee Dairy no longer processes milk but is now a café. 16 C large barn "in here is our collection of agricultural tools" old farming equipment = agricultural tools The large barn displays historical tools, not animals or food. 17 G small barn "you can groom the donkeys and horses" help look after animals = groom donkeys and horses Grooming is a form of caring for animals. 18 A stables "the place to go to buy gifts, books, our own jams and pickles" shopping = buy gifts, jams, books Stables now serve as a gift shop, not for animals. 19 E shed "you can climb into a horse-drawn carriage for a ... tour" starting a trip = climb into carriage for a tour The shed is where the carriage tours begin. 20 F parkland "You’ll see types of cattle and sheep that are hardly ever found on farms these days" rare breeds = hardly ever found animals Parkland houses rare animal breeds being preserved. Part - 3 PART 3 – Holly’s Work Placement Tutorial Q. No. Answer (Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio  (Quotation) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 21 B Orion Stadium, why chosen “it’s the fresh air that attracts me – organising something indoors doesn’t have the same appeal” outdoors = fresh air, indoors ≠ outdoors Holly says she’s drawn to the placement because she prefers being outdoors; although she says it "might be fun," that isn’t her main reason. So, C is mentioned but not the actual reason. 22 A aspect of safety, emphasised most “your main priority will be not to lose anyone” ensuring children stay = not to lose anyone While other safety elements like equipment and obstacles are mentioned, Dr Green clearly states the main priority  is keeping children within the boundary. 23 A spectators “And that’s not always easy, especially when a proud parent’s trying to get a snap of their child and you want them to move elsewhere” hard to manage = not easy to control, get a snap = take photographs Dr Green highlights the difficulty in managing  spectators, especially parents. “Photographs” are mentioned, but not as a prohibited  activity. 24 B what affected the schedule “I know that last year that caused a terrible delay” (about someone getting hurt) affected schedule = caused a delay, injury = someone got hurt Holly recalls that a past injury  caused a serious delay. Bad weather is ruled out as they were always lucky, and extra time is discussed as a possibility but not something that’s affected  the schedule previously. Questions 25–30 – Events Management Skills Q. No. Answer (Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio  (Quotation) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 25 C communication “If you meet someone face-to-face and want to persuade them… I’ll dress up for that!” smart appearance = dress up Face-to-face interaction and impression are stressed, so looking smart  is key. 26 A organisation “things won’t always go to plan… be prepared to make changes” being flexible = prepared to make changes Flexibility is essential in an unpredictable, people-based industry. 27 D time management “I know I’ve got to look calm even if I’m in a panic” hiding emotions = look calm under pressure Time management includes staying composed, even when overwhelmed. 28 B creativity “think of all the fine points… fill in all the gaps” focusing on details = fine points Creativity here is about detailed planning, not just big ideas. 29 F leadership “you have the ultimate responsibility… believe in what you think best” trusting your own views = believe in what you think best Leadership requires confidence in one’s own judgement, not just democratic decisions. 30 H networking “think ahead – remember what your ambitions are” thinking of the future = think ahead, ambitions Networking benefits future career growth, so keeping goals in mind is crucial. Part - 4 Bird Migration Theory Question No. Answer (bold) Keywords in the Question Quoted Sentence from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 31 mud hibernated underwater or buried themselves in ___ "Another theory... was that they spend winter hidden in mud  till the weather changed..." buried themselves = hidden; hibernated = spend winter The theory was that birds stayed hidden in mud during winter, which matches "buried themselves in mud." 32 feathers redstarts experience the loss of ___ "He observed that... redstarts began to lose their feathers ..." loss = began to lose Aristotle saw redstarts lose feathers and thought they became robins. 33 shape had a similar ___ "...this pair of species are similar in shape ..." similar = alike Aristotle thought redstarts turned into robins because of their similar shape. 34 moon fly to the ___ in winter "...claiming that birds migrate to the moon  and back every year." fly to = migrate to Charles Morton believed birds migrated to the moon — an old, false theory. 35 neck an African spear in its ___ "...a white stork... with a long spear in its neck ..." in = through; long = African spear The stork was found with a spear in its neck — crucial evidence for migration. 36 evidence no ___ that storks migrate "...it was the first evidence  that storks spend their winters in... Africa." evidence = proof The African spear in the stork was the first proof that storks migrate. 37 destinations known about the ___ and journeys "...little information was available about the actual destinations  of particular species..." known = information; journeys = travel routes Before bird ringing, people didn’t know where birds went — their destinations. 38 oceans across huge ___ "...could fly over vast oceans ." huge = vast Small birds crossing oceans seemed impossible — hence the taxi bird theory. 39 recovery called the ‘___’ of dead birds "...relies upon what is known as ' recovery ' – this is when ringed birds are found dead..." recovery = finding birds Bird ringing is based on recovering dead birds with rings to trace routes. 40 atlas first ___ to show migration "...an atlas  was published showing where... European birds migrated to." show = display; atlas = map The atlas was the first printed work showing bird migration routes.

Cambridge IELTS Book 17 Listening Test 1 Part - 1 Opportunities for voluntary work in Southoe village Library Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in Question What we hear in the audio (quotation) Synonyms / Equivalent Words in Audio Explanation 1 collecting help with ... books “... one thing you could do is get involved in collecting  them ...” help = get involved, books = them "Collecting" is the correct answer because the speaker is asked to help with the books, and the exact task mentioned is collecting them. 2 records keep ... of books up to date “... help keep records  up to date.” keep ... of = records, up to date = updated The question asks what is being kept up to date. The answer is "records", referring to the library’s documentation of books. 3 West library is in the ... Room “... the West Room . It’s on the left as you go in.” Room = section/location of the building "West" is the name of the room where the library is located. It directly answers the question. 4 transport help by providing ... “I could help with transport , if that’s of any use.” help = provide assistance, providing = help with "Transport" is the correct answer as it refers to helping elderly people get to the lunch club. 5 art hobbies such as ... “... particularly if there are any art  groups.” hobbies = groups of interest, art = type of hobby "Art" is the only specific hobby mentioned in the audio, fitting the blank. 6 hospital taking Mrs Carroll to ... “She needs a lift to the hospital  next week.” taking ... to = lift, hospital = medical centre "Hospital" is the correct destination, as clearly stated in the dialogue. 7 garden work in the ... “... if you could do some weeding in his garden , that would be wonderful.” work = task, garden = outdoor area The work to be done is gardening; hence "garden" is the correct word. 8 quiz 19 Oct event “... on the 19th of October, we’re holding a quiz ...” event = holding, quiz = competition "Quiz" is directly named as the event on October 19. 9 tickets checking ... “... having an extra person to check tickets  at the door ...” checking = verifying, tickets = entry passes "Tickets" are checked at the door, matching the role the speaker is willing to do. 10 poster designing the ... “... the one thing we haven’t got yet is a poster .” designing = making/creating, poster = promotional material "Poster" is mentioned as the item that needs designing for the New Year’s Eve party. Part-2 Oniton Hall Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quoted) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions Explanation 11 B past owners, changes "Almost all of them have left their mark, generally by adding new rooms, like the ballroom and conservatory, or by demolishing others." changes = adding/demolishing, owners = them The changes mentioned (adding/demolishing rooms) refer to the house. Gardens and farm are mentioned, but not changed by past owners. 12 C Sir Edward Downes, build, reason "hosted meeting of creative and literary people, like painters and poets." a place for artists and writers = meeting of painters and poets He wanted to build a place for creative people, not to show off wealth or talk politics (he escaped politics). 13 C learn about servants "you’ll see volunteers dressed up as nineteenth-century servants, going about their work." people in costume = volunteers dressed up Photos and audio guides are mentioned, but the new feature is live role-play. 14 B new for children "Our latest addition is child-sized tractors." mini tractors = child-sized tractors Clothes and playground existed before. The tractors are a new activity. 15 D dairy "now the place to go for lunch, or afternoon tea, or just a cup of coffee" eating and drinking = lunch, tea, coffee Dairy no longer processes milk but is now a café. 16 C large barn "in here is our collection of agricultural tools" old farming equipment = agricultural tools The large barn displays historical tools, not animals or food. 17 G small barn "you can groom the donkeys and horses" help look after animals = groom donkeys and horses Grooming is a form of caring for animals. 18 A stables "the place to go to buy gifts, books, our own jams and pickles" shopping = buy gifts, jams, books Stables now serve as a gift shop, not for animals. 19 E shed "you can climb into a horse-drawn carriage for a ... tour" starting a trip = climb into carriage for a tour The shed is where the carriage tours begin. 20 F parkland "You’ll see types of cattle and sheep that are hardly ever found on farms these days" rare breeds = hardly ever found animals Parkland houses rare animal breeds being preserved. Part - 3 Questions 21–22 (Choose TWO letters A–E) Which TWO things do the students agree they need to include in their review of Romeo and Juliet? Q. No. Answer Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Phrases Explanation 21 D personal reaction "Part of that means talking about the emotional impact the performance had on us." emotional impact = personal reaction They both agree they should mention how the performance made them feel emotionally. 22 E reference to scenes "We should definitely mention how well the director handled important bits of the play – like when Romeo climbs onto Juliet’s balcony." important bits of the play = reference to particular scenes They specifically mention scenes like the balcony and fight scenes, showing the need to reference key parts. Questions 23–27 (Match aspect of the production to opinions A–G) Q. No. Answer Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Phrases Explanation 23 D the set "I think it was visually really stunning. I’d say that was probably the most memorable thing..." most memorable = major strength Both praised the set; Gemma called it stunning and Ed agreed. 24 C the lighting "I didn’t dislike it. It helped to change the mood..." / "That’s a good point." helped to change the mood = created the right atmosphere They agree it worked to create the right mood, even though Gemma found some scenes dim. 25 A costume design "I was a bit surprised by the contemporary dress... I had assumed it would be more conventional." more conventional = more traditional Both expected traditional costumes but were surprised by modern dress. 26 E the music "I thought the musicians were brilliant, but... the music didn’t have much impact in Acts 2 and 3." / "Yes – that was a shame." didn’t have much impact = disappointing Both agreed the music was underused and thus disappointing. 27 F actors’ delivery "They were speaking too fast." / "I thought it was because they weren’t speaking loudly enough." disagree about why = different reasons for same issue They both found a problem in delivery but for different reasons (speed vs. volume). Question 28 (Choose A, B or C) Why is Romeo and Juliet still relevant for young people? Q. No. Answer Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Phrases Explanation 28 B problems families experience "There are always disagreements and tension between teenagers and their parents." disagreements = problems; tension = conflict They relate the play to modern family issues, especially parent-teen conflict. Question 29 (Choose A, B or C) How did they feel watching Romeo and Juliet in another language? Q. No. Answer Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Phrases Explanation 29 C watching in another language "The ending was pretty powerful." / "That somehow intensified the emotion for me." powerful, intensified = moving They were emotionally affected by the ending, making the experience moving. Question 30 (Choose A, B or C) Why do Shakespeare’s plays have international appeal? Q. No. Answer Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Phrases Explanation 30 C international appeal "They can also be understood on different levels." interpreted in many ways = understood on different levels The plays offer deep themes and flexibility in interpretation, appealing globally. Part - 4 The impact of digital technology on the Icelandic language : Question No. Answer (bold) Keywords of the Question Quotation from Audio (Exact Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent Words Explanation 31 321,000 approximately … speakers "…the Icelandic language, which is spoken by around 321,000 people…" approximately = around The number given directly in the audio matches the answer exactly. 32 vocabulary has a … that is still growing "…the vocabulary of Icelandic is continually increasing…" growing = increasing "Vocabulary" fits as it's the thing that grows; answer matches exactly. 33 podcast words for computer-based concepts like web browser and … "…then there’s an Icelandic word for podcast – which is too hard to pronounce!" concept = word, podcast = example The audio mentions "podcast" directly as another digital concept word. 34 smartphones big users of digital technology like … "…young people use them all the time to read books…listen to music…" (referring to smartphones) digital technology = smartphones Smartphones are the tech used most frequently by young speakers. 35 bilingual becoming … very quickly "…it promotes their bilingual skills… it's all happening really fast." quickly = fast, bilingual = two languages The answer is "bilingual" and is linked to how fast they are adopting English. 36 playground discussions in English in the … "…playground conversations in Icelandic secondary schools can be conducted entirely in English…" discussions = conversations "Playground" is directly stated in the audio and matches the context. 37 picture identify content of a … "…find it easier to say what is in a picture using English, rather than Icelandic." content = what is in, picture = visual item “Picture” is the item the children describe more easily in English. 38 grammar complicated … of the language "…the grammar, which is significantly more complex than in most languages." complicated = complex "Grammar" is what makes Icelandic difficult, clearly stated in the audio. 39 identity lose their … as Icelanders "…will young Icelanders lose their sense of their own identity?" lose identity = forget culture The concern about identity loss is expressed directly in the audio. 40 fluent not being … in either language "…neither of which they are fully fluent in…" fluent = fully capable in language The answer “fluent” reflects children not being fully skilled in either language.

Cambridge IELTS Book 17 Listening Test 1 Part - 1 Buckworth Conservation Group Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Sentence) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions in Audio Explanation / Why Correct (Why Others Wrong) 1 litter beach, not have "trying to keep the beach free of litter " free of → not have; litter → waste/trash "Litter" is what they aim to clear from the beach. It refers to rubbish, matching the idea of keeping the beach clean. 2 dogs no, beach " dogs  are banned from the beach itself" no → banned; dogs → same The answer is “dogs” because the speaker explicitly says they’re banned from the beach. 3 insects attract, to the place "we’re going to work on encouraging insects " attract → encourage; place → reserve "Insects" are what they’re trying to attract to improve biodiversity. 4 butterflies identifying, types "identify the different species of butterflies " identifying types → species; butterflies → same "Butterflies" are the specific types being identified. It matches the activity mentioned. 5 wall building a new "replacing the wall  on the southern side" building → replacing (in this case); wall → same “Wall” is being rebuilt, so this fits with “building a new” structure. 6 island reach the…, walk across sands "walk to the island  without getting wet" reach → walk to; sands → beach They walk across the sands to the island, so “island” is what they reach. 7 boots wear, appropriate "make sure your boots  are waterproof" appropriate → waterproof; wear → same "Boots" are the item to wear. Mention of waterproofing makes it contextually appropriate. 8 beginners suitable for, participate "OK for beginners  to take part?" – "Definitely." suitable → OK; participate → take part Beginners are explicitly mentioned as being allowed to join the woodwork session. 9 spoons making … out of wood "You’ll be starting with wooden spoons " making → starting with; wood → wooden They’ll be making wooden spoons, which is clearly stated. 10 35 cost of session (no camping) "There’s a charge of £35 , including lunch" cost → charge; session → same £35 is the cost without  camping. £40 is for camping, so 35 is the correct option here. Part-2 Boat Trip Round Tasmania Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Words Explanation 11 A maximum number, each side “...if there are more than nine  people on either side...” maximum = more than, each side = either side A is correct because 9 is the maximum  per side. Option B (15) is total capacity, and C (18) includes staff and passengers together. 12 C colour, tour boats “...light-green exterior ...” colour = exterior appearance C is correct because the boats have a light green exterior . Option A is about the seats (dark red), and B refers to the old colour (jet black). 13 B doesn’t eat meat or fish “Lunchbox 2 contains a cheddar cheese roll ...” doesn’t eat meat or fish = vegetarian B is correct as Lunchbox 2 has cheese only , while 1 has ham, and 3 has eggs and tuna  (fish). 14 B litter “...Jess, myself or Ray... will collect it from you ...” hand it = give it to someone = collect from you B is correct as staff collect the litter. A is wrong (they don’t take it home), and C is wrong because no bins  are mentioned. 15 A why built “...built in 1838 to protect sailors ...” why built = purpose of construction A is correct because the reason (to protect from shipwrecks) is clearly stated. 16 D who staffed it “...mainly prison convicts... then ordinary families...” who staffed = who worked there D is correct; the speaker mentions the people who worked  at the lighthouse. B and C were not mentioned. 17 B creatures, come close “...inhabited by fur seals ... one pops up right in front...” come close = swim up near the boat B is correct as fur seals get very close . 18 C creatures, come close “... dolphins ... approach... ride the waves beside us.” come close = approach, beside us C is correct as dolphins swim next to the boat . A (eagles) and E (penguins) stay away or are shy. 19 D points about caves, explain “...we’ll talk to you about what lies beyond ...” explain = talk to you about D is correct as someone explains the inside  of the caves. 20 E points about caves, access “... can only be approached by sea ...” cannot be reached on foot = only by sea E is correct because the caves are not accessible on foot . A and B are false; the caves are not blocked or limited to large boats. Part - 3 Work Experience for Veterinary Science Students Q No. Answer (in Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quotation) Synonyms of Keywords / Equivalent Words in Audio Explanation (Correct Answer & Why Others Are Wrong) 21 A problem, arranging, work experience “But finding the right sort of farm to apply to wasn’t easy.” problem = hard; arranging = apply to/find; suitable = right sort A is correct  because both said it was hard to find a suitable farm. B is incorrect : only Tim had transport issues. C is incorrect : only Tim mentioned length of placement. 22 B pleased, help, lamb, problem “I was up most of one night helping a sheep deliver a lamb.” help = deliver; problem = wasn’t straightforward B is correct : Tim helped during a difficult birth. A is incorrect : broken leg lamb was not the main task. C is incorrect : no mention of lamb struggling to feed. 23 B sheep, farm, reared for meat “Mostly, yes. They’re quite big and solid.” reared = bred; for meat = big and solid B is correct : Diana confirmed they were mainly reared for meat. A is incorrect : she mentioned only one breed. C is incorrect : Tim, not Diana, mentioned wool. 24 A supplements, chicken feed “He didn’t give them as a matter of routine, just at times when… they particularly require them.” only if needed = not routine A is correct : supplements only used when necessary. B is incorrect : they said expensive ones aren’t always better. C is incorrect : no mention of limiting quantity at one time. 25 C mistake, dairy cows “I poured some milk from the wrong cow… so the whole lot had to be thrown away.” mistake = got mixed up; storing = putting in container C is correct : milk from treated cows was mixed and stored wrongly. A is incorrect : no mention of misidentifying cows. B is incorrect : not thrown accidentally, but due to wrong mix. 26 C vets, farming, farmers “Some of the stuff the vets do… he’d be quite capable of doing himself.” jobs = stuff; could be done = capable C is correct : both farmers said they could do some vet tasks. A is incorrect : they disagreed with vets failing. B is incorrect : no mention of changing vet training. Opinions on Veterinary Science Modules (27–30): Q No. Answer (in Bold) Module Name What We Hear in the Audio (Quotation) Synonyms / Equivalent Phrases Explanation 27 A Medical terminology “I’d thought it’d be hard, but actually I found it all quite straightforward.” easier than expected = straightforward A is correct : Tim thought it would be hard but it wasn’t. 28 E Diet and nutrition “There’s such limited checking… I thought that was terrible.” shocked = terrible E is correct : Tim was shocked about lack of quality checks in pet food. 29 F Animal disease “Scientists don’t know much about the diseases…” little is known = don’t know much F is correct : Both were surprised how little is known about animal diseases. 30 C Wildlife medication “I thought I might write my dissertation on something connected with that.” further study = dissertation C is correct : Diana considered further research in wildlife medication. Part - 4 Labyrinths Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the Question What we hear in the audio   (Answer-containing sentence in quotes) Synonyms of Keywords / Equivalent Words in Audio Explanation (Why this is the correct answer) 31 puzzle Mazes are a type of… "A maze is quite different as it is a kind of puzzle ..." type = kind, maze = puzzle ‘Puzzle’ is the word used to define what a maze is. Other options would not match the direct definition. 32 logic … is needed to navigate "… before using logic  to work out the pattern..." needed = used, navigate = find your way 'Logic' is the mental process needed to navigate a maze, mentioned explicitly. 33 confusion feeling of… "… the word ‘maze’ is believed to come from a word meaning a state of confusion ." feeling = state The word ‘confusion’ is directly tied to the meaning of ‘maze’. 34 meditation used in … and prayer "… have been used as a meditation and prayer  tool..." used = served as, prayer = same ‘Meditation’ is paired with ‘prayer’ in the audio as the purpose of labyrinths. 35 stone carvings on … "… have been found carved into stone ..." carvings = carved, on = into Stone is the material explicitly mentioned. 36 coins symbol on … "… the labyrinth spiral was used on coins …" used on = symbol on Coins are clearly stated as an early use of the labyrinth pattern. 37 tree big … at its centre "… used to have a big tree  in the middle of it." centre = middle 'Tree' is the physical object mentioned at the center of the labyrinth. 38 breathing reduce … rate "… include slower breathing  and a restored sense of balance..." reduce = slower, rate = same The reduction mentioned is in breathing rate. 39 paper made from … "… a paper ‘finger labyrinth’ brought to their bed." made from = paper Paper is the material used to make the finger labyrinth. 40 anxiety experience less … "… relief from anxiety  for Alzheimer’s patients." experience less = relief from Anxiety is the condition that was reduced, as proven by a study.

Sourav : Hi Srijon, how are you doing? Srijon : I'm good, thanks. How about you? Sourav : To be honest, I'm deeply concerned about a very serious issue. Srijon : What's that about? Would you like to share with me? Sourav : Sure. It's about the widespread illiteracy problem in Bangladesh. Srijon : Absolutely. Education is the key to success for any nation. Sourav : Yes, and unfortunately, we're lagging behind in terms of education. Srijon : So, what's the solution to this problem? Sourav : The government must take necessary measures to eradicate illiteracy from our society. Srijon : But is it possible for the government alone to tackle such a huge problem? Sourav : No, I believe that the educated people along with the common mass can contribute significantly to this sector. Srijon : That's a good point. But what about the poor section of the society? Sourav : Primary education should be made free and compulsory for all, and board books should be distributed up to graduation level. Tuition fees can be decreased proportionately. Srijon : And what if some parents are unwilling to send their children to school? Sourav : We can introduce a "Food for Education" program to motivate them to attend school. Srijon : Another good idea is to educate the illiterate adults. Sourav : Yes, we can organize adult education programs to teach them basic literacy skills. Srijon : Absolutely. And mass media can play a significant role in creating awareness and spreading education. Sourav : That's a great point. Let's try to implement these ideas to eradicate illiteracy from our society. Srijon : Thank you for discussing this important issue with me. Sourav : You're welcome. See you again soon. Dialogue between you and your friend about how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh. Me:  Hi, Rafi! How are you? (হাই, রাফি! কেমন আছো?) Rafi:  I’m fine. What about you? (আমি ভালো আছি। তুমি কেমন?) Me:  I’m good too. I was thinking about the illiteracy problem in our country. (আমি ভালো আছি। আমি আমাদের দেশের নিরক্ষরতার সমস্যাটা নিয়ে ভাবছিলাম।) Rafi:  Yes, it’s a big problem in Bangladesh. (হ্যাঁ, এটা বাংলাদেশের একটি বড় সমস্যা।) Me:  Right. Many people can’t read or write. (ঠিক বলেছো। অনেক মানুষ পড়তে বা লিখতে পারে না।) Rafi:  That’s why they can’t get good jobs. (এই কারণেই তারা ভালো চাকরি পায় না।) Me:  We must do something to solve this. (আমাদের এটা সমাধানের জন্য কিছু করতে হবে।) Rafi:  We can build more schools in villages. (আমরা গ্রামে আরো স্কুল বানাতে পারি।) Me:  Yes. And education should be free for all. (হ্যাঁ। আর সবার জন্য শিক্ষা ফ্রি হওয়া উচিত।) Rafi:  Also, night schools can help adults learn. (আরো একটা উপায় হলো, প্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের জন্য রাতের স্কুল চালু করা।) Me:  That’s a great idea. We can also do awareness campaigns. (চমৎকার ভাবনা। আমরা সচেতনতা কর্মসূচিও চালু করতে পারি।) Rafi:  If everyone works together, we can remove illiteracy. (যদি সবাই একসাথে কাজ করি, তাহলে নিরক্ষরতা দূর করা সম্ভব।) Me:  You’re right. Education is the key to a better future. (তুমি ঠিক বলেছো। শিক্ষা ভালো ভবিষ্যতের চাবিকাঠি।) Rafi:  Let’s do something from now. (চলো, এখন থেকেই কিছু করি।) Me:  Yes, let’s start by teaching some poor children near us. (হ্যাঁ, আসো, আমাদের আশেপাশের গরীব শিশুদের পড়ানো শুরু করি।) Rafi:  Sure! I’m ready. (অবশ্যই! আমি প্রস্তুত।) Dialogue between you and your friend about how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh. Samiha:  Hello, Nabila! Did you watch the news last night? (হ্যালো, নাবিলা! তুমি কি গতরাতে খবর দেখেছো?) Nabila:  Yes, I did. They were talking about the high illiteracy rate in Bangladesh. (হ্যাঁ, দেখেছি। তারা বলছিল বাংলাদেশে নিরক্ষরতার হার অনেক বেশি।) Samiha:  Exactly! It’s really sad that so many people still can’t read or write. (একদম ঠিক! এটা খুব দুঃখের বিষয় যে এখনও অনেক মানুষ পড়তে বা লিখতে পারে না।) Nabila:  True. Most of them live in villages and don’t have access to schools. (ঠিক। তাদের বেশিরভাগ গ্রামে থাকে এবং স্কুলে যাওয়ার সুযোগ পায় না।) Samiha:  I think the government should make education compulsory for every child. (আমার মনে হয় সরকারকে প্রতিটি শিশুর জন্য শিক্ষা বাধ্যতামূলক করতে হবে।) Nabila:  Yes, and not just in cities, but in remote villages too. (হ্যাঁ, শুধু শহরে নয়, দূরবর্তী গ্রামগুলোতেও।) Samiha:  They can also use mobile schools or floating schools for river areas. (তারা মোবাইল স্কুল বা নদী এলাকার জন্য ভাসমান স্কুল চালু করতে পারে।) Nabila:  Good point! And we should use more digital tools too, like online classes. (ভালো কথা! আমরা আরও বেশি ডিজিটাল পদ্ধতি ব্যবহার করতে পারি, যেমন অনলাইন ক্লাস।) Samiha:  But many poor families don’t have internet or smartphones. (কিন্তু অনেক গরীব পরিবারের ইন্টারনেট বা স্মার্টফোন নেই।) Nabila:  Then the government should give free tablets or set up learning centres. (তাহলে সরকার ফ্রি ট্যাবলেট দিতে পারে বা শেখার কেন্দ্র তৈরি করতে পারে।) Samiha:  Yes, and we must train more teachers who are kind and patient. (হ্যাঁ, এবং আমাদের আরও দয়ালু ও ধৈর্যশীল শিক্ষক তৈরি করতে হবে।) Nabila:  I also think young students like us can volunteer to teach poor children. (আমার মনে হয় আমাদের মতো তরুণ শিক্ষার্থীরা গরীব শিশুদের পড়াতে স্বেচ্ছাসেবী হতে পারে।) Samiha:  That’s a great idea! If every college student teaches just one child, things will change. (চমৎকার ভাবনা! যদি প্রতিটি কলেজ শিক্ষার্থী একজন শিশুকে পড়ায়, তাহলে অনেক কিছু বদলাবে।) Nabila:  We should also raise awareness. Many parents don’t send their children to school. (আমাদের সচেতনতা বাড়ানো দরকার। অনেক অভিভাবক তাদের সন্তানদের স্কুলে পাঠান না।) Samiha:  Yes. Maybe they don’t understand how important education is. (হ্যাঁ। হয়তো তারা বোঝে না যে শিক্ষা কতটা জরুরি।) Nabila:  Then let’s make posters, visit villages, and talk to them. (তাহলে আসো, পোস্টার তৈরি করি, গ্রামে যাই, এবং তাদের সাথে কথা বলি।) Samiha:  Absolutely! If we all do a little, we can help remove illiteracy from our country. (অবশ্যই! যদি আমরা সবাই একটু একটু করে কিছু করি, তাহলে আমরা আমাদের দেশ থেকে নিরক্ষরতা দূর করতে পারি।)

Rearranging Sentences: Dr. Muhammed Yunus Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. His activities of poverty alleviation and promotion of peace have been famous all over the world. II. You must have heard the name of Professor Dr. Muhammed Yunus. III. He passed the Intermediate Examination from Chittagong College. IV. He is awarded the Nobel Prize for peace in 2006 for which the Bengali nation is proud of. V. He got MA in Economics in 1961 and did his Ph.D. in 1969 from the USA. VI. After passing the Intermediate Examination, he got himself admitted into the University of Dhaka in the Department of Economics. VII. He completed his primary education from Lama Bazar Primary School and got first place in the scholarship examination. VIII. His father's name is Hazi Dula Mia and his mother's name is Sufia Khatun. IX. Grameen Bank and his micro-credit programmes have been very successful in poverty reduction all over the world. X. He established Grameen Bank in 1976 and started his micro-credit programme from Jobra village. XI. He is the third among fourteen children of his parents. XII. He got himself admitted into a collegiate school and passed the Matriculation standing 16th position. XIII. Then he got himself admitted into the University of Dhaka in the Department of Economics. XIV. He was born on 18 June at Bathua village in Hat Hazari of Chittagong. XV. His Project for the promotion of peace through poverty reduction has been taken as a model all over the world. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → XIV → VIII → XI → VII → XII → III → VI → V → XIII → X → IX → I → XV → IV ________________________________________ Story (Correct Sequence): You must have heard the name of Professor Dr. Muhammed Yunus. He was born on 18 June at Bathua village in Hat Hazari of Chittagong. His father's name is Hazi Dula Mia and his mother's name is Sufia Khatun. He is the third among fourteen children of his parents. He completed his primary education from Lama Bazar Primary School and got first place in the scholarship examination. He got himself admitted into a collegiate school and passed the Matriculation standing 16th position. He passed the Intermediate Examination from Chittagong College. After passing the Intermediate Examination, he got himself admitted into the University of Dhaka in the Department of Economics. He got an MA in Economics in 1961 and did his Ph.D. in 1969 from the USA. He established Grameen Bank in 1976 and started his micro-credit programme from Jobra village. Grameen Bank and his micro-credit programmes have been very successful in poverty reduction all over the world. His activities of poverty alleviation and promotion of peace have been famous all over the world. His Project for the promotion of peace through poverty reduction has been taken as a model all over the world. He is awarded the Nobel Prize for peace in 2006, for which the Bengali nation is proud of. প্রফেসর ডঃ মুহাম্মদ ইউনূসের নাম আপনি নিশ্চয়ই শুনেছেন। তিনি ১৮ জুন চট্টগ্রামের হাট হাজারীর বাথুয়া গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তার পিতার নাম হাজী দুলা মিয়া এবং মায়ের নাম সুফিয়া খাতুন। পিতামাতার চৌদ্দ সন্তানের মধ্যে তিনি তৃতীয়। তিনি লামা বাজার প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় থেকে প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা শেষ করে বৃত্তি পরীক্ষায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করেন। তিনি নিজেই একটি কলেজিয়েট স্কুলে ভর্তি হন এবং 16 তম অবস্থানে দাঁড়িয়ে ম্যাট্রিকুলেশন পাস করেন। তিনি চট্টগ্রাম কলেজ থেকে ইন্টারমিডিয়েট পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হন। ইন্টারমিডিয়েট পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হয়ে তিনি ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে অর্থনীতি বিভাগে ভর্তি হন। তিনি 1961 সালে অর্থনীতিতে এমএ এবং পিএইচডি করেন। মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্র থেকে 1969 সালে। তিনি 1976 সালে গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন এবং জোবরা গ্রাম থেকে তার ক্ষুদ্রঋণ কার্যক্রম শুরু করেন। গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক এবং তার ক্ষুদ্রঋণ কার্যক্রম সারা বিশ্বে দারিদ্র্য বিমোচনে অত্যন্ত সফল হয়েছে। দারিদ্র্য বিমোচন ও শান্তি প্রচারে তাঁর কর্মকাণ্ড সারা বিশ্বে বিখ্যাত। দারিদ্র্য বিমোচনের মাধ্যমে শান্তির প্রসারে তাঁর প্রকল্প সারা বিশ্বে মডেল হিসেবে গ্রহণ করা হয়েছে। তিনি 2006 সালে শান্তির জন্য নোবেল পুরস্কারে ভূষিত হন, যার জন্য বাঙালি জাতি গর্বিত। Dr. Muhammad Yunus Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. II. He is the third of 14 children of his parents. III. He received his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in the USA. IV. He was the Head of the Economics Department of Chittagong University. V. He is also the Managing Director of the Grameen Bank. VI. In 1997, Professor Yunus organised the world's first Micro Credit Summit in Washington D.C. VII. Dr. Muhammad Yunus was born in 1940 in Chittagong. VIII. He is the founder of Grameen Bank. IX. He received his primary education in Chittagong. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VII → II → IX → III → IV → VIII → V → VI → I ________________________________________ Story (Correct Sequence): Dr. Muhammad Yunus was born in 1940 in Chittagong. He is the third of 14 children of his parents. He received his primary education in Chittagong. He received his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in the USA. He was the Head of the Economics Department of Chittagong University. He is the founder of Grameen Bank. He is also the Managing Director of the Grameen Bank. In 1997, Professor Yunus organised the world's first Micro Credit Summit in Washington D.C. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. ডঃ মুহাম্মদ ইউনূস ১৯৪০ সালে চট্টগ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি তার পিতামাতার 14 সন্তানের মধ্যে তৃতীয়। তিনি চট্টগ্রামে প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা লাভ করেন। তিনি তার পিএইচ.ডি. মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ভ্যান্ডারবিল্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে। তিনি চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের অর্থনীতি বিভাগের প্রধান ছিলেন। তিনি গ্রামীণ ব্যাংকের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা। তিনি গ্রামীণ ব্যাংকের ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালকও। 1997 সালে, প্রফেসর ইউনূস ওয়াশিংটন ডিসি-তে বিশ্বের প্রথম মাইক্রো ক্রেডিট সামিটের আয়োজন করেছিলেন, তিনি 2006 সালে নোবেল শান্তি পুরস্কারে ভূষিত হন। Dr. Muhammad Yunus Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2006, for which the Bengali nation is proud. II. He completed his primary education at Lama Bazar Primary School and got first place in the scholarship examination. III. He got an M.A. in Economics in 1961 and did his Ph.D. in 1969 from the USA. IV. He established Grameen Bank in 1976 and started his micro-credit program from Jobra village. V. Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus was born on 18 June at Bathua village in Hat Hazari of Chittagong. VI. He is the third among fourteen children of his parents. VII. Then he got himself admitted into a collegiate school and passed the Matriculation, standing in 16th position. VIII. After passing the Intermediate Examination, he got himself admitted into the University of Dhaka in the Department of Economics. IX. He passed the Intermediate Examination from Chittagong College. X. Grameen Bank and his micro-credit programs have been very successful in poverty reduction all over the world. Reordered Story: V → VI → II → VII → IX → VIII → III → IV → X → I Rewritten Story: Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus was born on 18 June at Bathua village in Hat Hazari of Chittagong. He is the third among fourteen children of his parents. He completed his primary education at Lama Bazar Primary School and got first place in the scholarship examination. Then he got himself admitted into a collegiate school and passed the Matriculation, standing in 16th position. He passed the Intermediate Examination from Chittagong College. After passing the Intermediate Examination, he got himself admitted into the University of Dhaka in the Department of Economics. He got an M.A. in Economics in 1961 and did his Ph.D. in 1969 from the USA. He established Grameen Bank in 1976 and started his micro-credit program from Jobra village. Grameen Bank and his micro-credit programs have been very successful in poverty reduction all over the world. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2006, for which the Bengali nation is proud. অধ্যাপক ড. মুহাম্মদ ইউনূস ১৮ জুন চট্টগ্রামের হাট হাজারীর বথুয়া গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। পিতামাতার চৌদ্দ সন্তানের মধ্যে তিনি তৃতীয়। তিনি লামা বাজার প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়ে প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা শেষ করে বৃত্তি পরীক্ষায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করেন। তারপর তিনি নিজেই একটি কলেজিয়েট স্কুলে ভর্তি হন এবং ম্যাট্রিকুলেশন পাস করেন, 16 তম অবস্থানে দাঁড়িয়ে। তিনি চট্টগ্রাম কলেজ থেকে ইন্টারমিডিয়েট পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হন। ইন্টারমিডিয়েট পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হয়ে তিনি ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে অর্থনীতি বিভাগে ভর্তি হন। তিনি 1961 সালে অর্থনীতিতে এমএ করেন এবং পিএইচডি করেন। মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্র থেকে 1969 সালে। তিনি 1976 সালে গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন এবং জোবরা গ্রাম থেকে তার ক্ষুদ্রঋণ কার্যক্রম শুরু করেন। গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক এবং তার ক্ষুদ্রঋণ কার্যক্রম সারা বিশ্বে দারিদ্র্য বিমোচনে অত্যন্ত সফল হয়েছে। তিনি 2006 সালে শান্তিতে নোবেল পুরস্কার লাভ করেন, যার জন্য বাঙালি জাতি গর্বিত। Ad Completing Story: A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed   Once upon a time, in a village far away, there lived two friends whose bond was praised by many. They were inseparable and could be seen spending most of their time together. One day, while walking through a dense forest, they discussed the nature of true friendship. One of them asserted that a true friend never abandons their companion in a dangerous situation.   Suddenly, a large bear emerged from the woods, causing both friends to freeze in fear. They were unsure of how to respond, and their predicament seemed hopeless. However, one of the friends, who was adept at climbing trees, quickly scampered up the nearest tree and left his companion behind, knowing the bear could not climb trees. The other friend, who was overweight and incapable of climbing, was left on the ground, feeling abandoned and hopeless.   With no other options available, the friend on the ground decided to feign death, as he had heard that bears do not harm lifeless bodies. He lay motionless as the bear approached him, smelling his ears, nose, face, and body. To his relief, the bear believed him to be dead and walked away without harming him.   From his vantage point in the tree, the other friend watched the scene unfold. After the bear had left, he climbed down from the tree and approached his friend on the ground. "What did the bear say to you?" he inquired. His friend replied, "The wise bear advised me to be wary of friends who desert their companions in times of peril."   This story is a poignant reminder that true friends are those who stand by us in our moments of need, demonstrating loyalty and devotion even when the situation seems dire.    Moral : A friend in need is a friend indeed. Two Friends and a Bear             Once there were two friends in a village. They used to stay most of the time together. People used to say that they were the living instance of true friends. But one evening two friends were passing through a thick forest. They were talking about true friendship. One said to the other, “A true friend never leaves his friend in danger.” Just at that time a big bear rushed out of the wood. Both the friends were afraid to see the bear. At first they did not know what to do.               One of them knew how to climb up a tree. He, however, climbed up a nearby tree and left his friend alone. So he became safe because the bear cannot climb up a tree.            The other friend was fatty and did not know how to climb up a tree. He gave up the hope of his life. But he knew that a bear does not touch a dead body. So finding no alternative he lay down no the ground like a dead man. He stopped breathing also. Soon the bear came close to him and smelt his ears, nose, face and body. The bear thought him to be a dead person. So it did not touch him. It went away slowly and gently.          The friend on the tree saw what had happened on the ground. When the bear had left, he came down from the tree, “Friend” said he, “I saw the bear whispering something to you. What was that?” His friend replied, “Well, the good bear told me not to trust a friend who leaves a friend in danger.”  So we should bear in mind that “ A friend in need is a friend indeed. Two Friends and a Bear             Once there were two friends in a village. They used to stay most of the time together. People used to say that they were the living instance of true friends. But one evening two friends were passing through a thick forest. They were talking about true friendship. One said to the other, “A true friend never leaves his friend in danger.” Just at that time a big bear rushed out of the wood. Both the friends were afraid to see the bear. At first they did not know what to do.               One of them knew how to climb up a tree. He, however, climbed up a nearby tree and left his friend alone. So he became safe because the bear cannot climb up a tree.            The other friend was fatty and did not know how to climb up a tree. He gave up the hope of his life. But he knew that a bear does not touch a dead body. So finding no alternative he lay down no the ground like a dead man. He stopped breathing also. Soon the bear came close to him and smelt his ears, nose, face and body. The bear thought him to be a dead person. So it did not touch him. It went away slowly and gently.          The friend on the tree saw what had happened on the ground. When the bear had left, he came down from the tree, “Friend” said he, “I saw the bear whispering something to you. What was that?” His friend replied, “Well, the good bear told me not to trust a friend who leaves a friend in danger.”  So we should bear in mind that “ A friend in need is a friend indeed.”     A True friend and a false friend   Once there were three friends in a forest. They were a deer, a crow and a jackal. One day the crow saved the deer from a hunter. Since that day, the crow and the deer were great friends.   One day the crow was ill and he could not go with the deer. The deer went to the field alone. The jackal saw the deer and wanted to eat its flesh. The jackal made a plan and made friendship with deer. Then the deer introduced the jackal to crow. Since then they were all friends.   One day the jackal took the deer to a field to eat corn. The deer began to eat the corn from the field every night. One night the farmer set a net. The deer did not see the net and walked into it.   The jackal saw the deer in the net but did not help him. He said to himself, “The farmer will cut the deer into pieces and throw away some pieces of bones and flesh. Then I shall have a good meal.” The jackal then hid himself in a bush.   The crow could not find his friend the deer that night. “The deer must be in danger,” he thought. So he began to search for his friend. After searching for a long time, he found him caught in the net.   “Dear crow,” said the deer, “Your words have come true. We must not make friends with strangers. The jackal is a false friend. He brought me here and now I can’t get out of the net.” “I will save your life,” said the crow. In the morning, the crow saw the farmer coming towards the field.   “Lie down on the ground and pretend to be dead,” said the crow to the deer. “When you hear me cawing, please jump up and run away as fast as you can.” The crow then sat on the deer’s head and pretended to strike him with his beak.   The farmer saw the deer and thought him to be dead. He then took the deer out of the net, put it aside and began to fold up the net. The crow at once cawed. The deer jumped up and ran away as quickly as he could. The farmer took up his club and threw it at the deer. It did not hit the deer but it hit the jackal behind in the bush and it dropped down dead.   Two Friends And A Bear Completing Story Once upon a time, there was  two  good  friends  live in a village. They were very close and promised to help each other in any situation. One day, they going for a walk in the forest. This forest have many wild animal, so they are very careful when they are walking. Suddenly, they saw a big bear coming toward them. Both of them are very scared and didn’t know what to do. One of the friends quickly climbed up a tree because he knew how to climb . But the other friend didn’t know how to climb. He know that  bears  don’t eat dead animals, so he down on the ground and acting like he was dead. The bear came close and smelled him, and thinking that he was dead. After a while, the bear left him alone and walked away. After the bear was gone, the friend in the tree came down and asking, What did the bear say to you? The friend who was on the ground replied, The bear told me not to trust a  friend  who runs away when there is danger.   A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Once, two friends lived in a village. They were very close, and everyone admired their friendship. One day, they went for a walk in a big forest. While walking, they suddenly saw a bear coming towards them. Both friends were very scared. One friend knew how to climb trees, so he quickly climbed up a tree to save himself. He didn’t think about his friend who couldn’t climb. The friend left behind felt sad, but he didn’t give up. He remembered that bears don’t touch people who look dead. So, he lay down on the ground and stayed still, pretending to be dead. The bear came close, sniffed him, and then walked away, thinking he was dead. After the bear left, the friend who had climbed the tree came down. He asked, What did the bear saying in your ear? The other friend replied, The bear told me that a true friend doesn’t run away in times of danger. This story teaches us that a real friend is someone who helps you when you need them the most.   A True friend and a false friend   Once there were three friends in a forest. They were a deer, a crow and a jackal. One day the crow saved the deer from a hunter. Since that day, the crow and the deer were great friends.   One day the crow was ill and he could not go with the deer. The deer went to the field alone. The jackal saw the deer and wanted to eat its flesh. The jackal made a plan and made friendship with deer. Then the deer introduced the jackal to crow. Since then they were all friends.   One day the jackal took the deer to a field to eat corn. The deer began to eat the corn from the field every night. One night the farmer set a net. The deer did not see the net and walked into it.   The jackal saw the deer in the net but did not help him. He said to himself, “The farmer will cut the deer into pieces and throw away some pieces of bones and flesh. Then I shall have a good meal.” The jackal then hid himself in a bush.   The crow could not find his friend the deer that night. “The deer must be in danger,” he thought. So he began to search for his friend. After searching for a long time, he found him caught in the net.   “Dear crow,” said the deer, “Your words have come true. We must not make friends with strangers. The jackal is a false friend. He brought me here and now I can’t get out of the net.” “I will save your life,” said the crow. In the morning, the crow saw the farmer coming towards the field.   “Lie down on the ground and pretend to be dead,” said the crow to the deer. “When you hear me cawing, please jump up and run away as fast as you can.” The crow then sat on the deer’s head and pretended to strike him with his beak.   The farmer saw the deer and thought him to be dead. He then took the deer out of the net, put it aside and began to fold up the net. The crow at once cawed. The deer jumped up and ran away as quickly as he could. The farmer took up his club and threw it at the deer. It did not hit the deer but it hit the jackal behind in the bush and it dropped down dead.   Two Friends and A Bear Once two friends were travelling (walking) lonely through a forest. All on a sudden the two friends saw a bear at a distance. Seeing the bear before them, they were very much frightened (terrified). One of the friends climbed up a tree nearby and saved himself. Unfortunately, the other friend did not know how to climb up a tree. So he was helpless. Finding no other alternative way, he lay down on the ground and pretended to be dead. But he knew that a bear does not touch a dead body. In the mean time, the bear came to him and smelt his nose, ears etc. Thinking the man to be dead, he went away. Then his friend got down from the tree, came to him and said to him, "Friend, what did the bear whisper into your ears?" The friend replied that the bear told him not to trust a friend who left him helpless and ran away in times of danger. Moral : A friend in need is a friend indeed.   A True friend and a false friend   Once there were three friends in a forest. They were a deer, a crow and a jackal. One day the crow saved the deer from a hunter. Since that day, the crow and the deer were great friends.   One day the crow was ill and he could not go with the deer. The deer went to the field alone. The jackal saw the deer and wanted to eat its flesh. The jackal made a plan and made friendship with deer. Then the deer introduced the jackal to crow. Since then they were all friends.   One day the jackal took the deer to a field to eat corn. The deer began to eat the corn from the field every night. One night the farmer set a net. The deer did not see the net and walked into it.   The jackal saw the deer in the net but did not help him. He said to himself, “The farmer will cut the deer into pieces and throw away some pieces of bones and flesh. Then I shall have a good meal.” The jackal then hid himself in a bush.   The crow could not find his friend the deer that night. “The deer must be in danger,” he thought. So he began to search for his friend. After searching for a long time, he found him caught in the net.   “Dear crow,” said the deer, “Your words have come true. We must not make friends with strangers. The jackal is a false friend. He brought me here and now I can’t get out of the net.” “I will save your life,” said the crow. In the morning, the crow saw the farmer coming towards the field.   “Lie down on the ground and pretend to be dead,” said the crow to the deer. “When you hear me cawing, please jump up and run away as fast as you can.” The crow then sat on the deer’s head and pretended to strike him with his beak.   The farmer saw the deer and thought him to be dead. He then took the deer out of the net, put it aside and began to fold up the net. The crow at once cawed. The deer jumped up and ran away as quickly as he could. The farmer took up his club and threw it at the deer. It did not hit the deer but it hit the jackal behind in the bush and it dropped down dead.       A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed: There were two friends   Once upon a time, in a village far away, there lived two friends whose bond was praised by many. They were inseparable and could be seen spending most of their time together. One day, while walking through a dense forest, they discussed the nature of true friendship. One of them asserted that a true friend never abandons their companion in a dangerous situation.   Suddenly, a large bear emerged from the woods, causing both friends to freeze in fear. They were unsure of how to respond, and their predicament seemed hopeless. However, one of the friends, who was adept at climbing trees, quickly scampered up the nearest tree and left his companion behind, knowing the bear could not climb trees. The other friend, who was overweight and incapable of climbing, was left on the ground, feeling abandoned and hopeless.   With no other options available, the friend on the ground decided to feign death, as he had heard that bears do not harm lifeless bodies. He lay motionless as the bear approached him, smelling his ears, nose, face, and body. To his relief, the bear believed him to be dead and walked away without harming him.   From his vantage point in the tree, the other friend watched the scene unfold. After the bear had left, he climbed down from the tree and approached his friend on the ground. "What did the bear say to you?" he inquired. His friend replied, "The wise bear advised me to be wary of friends who desert their companions in times of peril."   This story is a poignant reminder that true friends are those who stand by us in our moments of need, demonstrating loyalty and devotion even when the situation seems dire.       A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Once upon a time two friends went on a journey. They had to go through a forest on the way. As they came through the wood, they saw a bear approaching. So, both of them were afraid and they did not know what to do in a hurry. One of them knew how to climb up a tree. He climbed up a nearby tree and left his friend alone. The other friend did not know how to climb up a tree. He gave up the hope of his life. He knew that a bear does not touch a dead body. So he fell flat on the ground like a dead person. He stopped breathing also. The bear came near him. It smelt him all over the body. The bear thought him to be a dead man. So, it did not touch him. It went away slowly and gently. The friend who was on the tree saw everything. He got down from the tree. He went to his friend and asked him eagerly, 'Oh! Dear, what did the bear whisper to your ear?' In reply the friend said, "It advised me not to keep a friend who deserts in danger because a friend in need is a friend indeed."     A friend in need is a friend indeed   Once upon a time two friends went on a journey. They had to go through a forest on the way. As they came through the wood, they saw a bear approaching. Both of them got frightened. They became at stake. But suddenly one of them climbed up a tree as he knew how to climb up a tree. The other friend did not know how to climb up a tree. Suddenly a plan came to his mind. He knew that the bear does not eat a dead body. He lay on the ground and pretended to be death. The bear took him to be dead and went away. Seeing the bear going away, the other friend came down the tree. He then said to his friend, “what did the bear whisper into your ear?”   His friend replied, “He gave me a piece of god advice.”   What is that? He asked.   He told his friend that the bear said, “Do not trust a friend who leaves you alone in a danger.”   A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Completing Story Bangla এক সময় দুই বন্ধু এক গ্রামে থাকতো। তারা একে অপরকে খুব ভালোবাসতো, আর গ্রামের সবাই তাদের বন্ধুত্বের প্রশংসা করতো। একদিন তারা হাঁটতে হাঁটতে একটি বড় জঙ্গলে গেলো। হাঁটার সময় হঠাৎ তারা দেখলো, একটা ভাল্লুক তাদের দিকে আসছে। দুজনেই খুব ভয় পেয়ে গেলো। এক বন্ধু গাছে উঠতে জানতো, তাই সে দ্রুত গাছে উঠে গেলো নিজের প্রাণ বাঁচাতে। সে তার বন্ধুর কথা একবারও ভাবলো না, যে গাছে উঠতে পারে না। গাছে উঠতে না পারা বন্ধু খুবই কষ্ট পেলো, কিন্তু সে আশা হারায়নি। সে মনে করলো যে,  ভাল্লুক  নাকি মৃত মানুষের গায়ে হাত দেয় না। তাই সে মাটিতে শুয়ে পড়লো এবং নিঃশ্বাস বন্ধ করে থাকলো, মৃতের মতো ভান করে। ভাল্লুকটি তার কাছে এল, তাকে ঘ্রাণ নিলো, তারপর মনে করে সে মারা গেছে, চলে গেলো। ভাল্লুকটি চলে যাওয়ার পর, যে বন্ধু গাছে উঠেছিলো, সে নেমে এলো। সে এসে জিজ্ঞেস করলো, ভাল্লুক তোমার কানে কি বললো? অন্য বন্ধু উত্তর দিলো, ভাল্লুক বললো, সত্যিকারের বন্ধু বিপদের সময় ফেলে চলে যায় না। এই গল্পটি আমাদের শেখায়, আসল বন্ধু সেই, যে তোমার সবচেয়ে প্রয়োজনের সময় তোমাকে সাহায্য করে। Ad

A Greedy Farmer and His Goose Once upon a time, there lived a farmer in a village. He had a wonderful goose. The goose used to lay one golden egg in every morning. The farmer soon became very rich selling each egg in the market. But he was not satisfied with this. He was very greedy. He felt that he could have all the eggs in a day and could become richer overnight. The farmer thought that the goose must have a number of golden eggs in its womb. He felt if he would receive them all, he could have been richer very soon. Thus he wished to be rich. One day he hit upon a plan that he would kill the goose and get all the eggs of gold from its belly. Then he would sell the eggs and become rich at once. The farmer told his wife about his plan. His wife was also greedy. She readily agreed with his proposal. So the farmer got much encouragement to fulfil his plan. He dreamt many colourful dreams. By selling the gold eggs which he thought to be existed in the goose’s belly they would be the richest. Then he cut and opened its belly. But alas! He found no eggs in it. The goose died at once. Thus, the foolish farmer lost the goose and with its prospect of golden eggs too. Thinking over this misdeed, he soon burst into sobbing. Thus, the greedy farmer lost his useful goose. From it we can get a good lesson that grasps all, lose all. Moral : Grasp all, lose all. Model Answer-2 A Greedy Farmer and His Goose In a village, there was a farmer who owned a remarkable goose. Every morning, this goose would lay a single golden egg, making the farmer quite wealthy from selling them. However, the farmer was not content with just one egg per day. He was consumed by greed and believed that if he could collect all the eggs at once, he could become even richer overnight. He was convinced that the goose must be hiding numerous golden eggs inside its belly, and he desired them all to fulfill his wish of being extremely wealthy. One day, he devised a plan to achieve his goal. He decided he would kill the goose to extract all the golden eggs from its belly. Then, he could sell them and instantly become rich. Excitedly, he shared his plan with his wife, who was equally greedy and readily agreed to it. Encouraged by her support, the farmer became even more determined to carry out his scheme. He fantasized about the wealth he would accumulate by selling the golden eggs he believed were hidden inside the goose's belly. With high hopes, he slaughtered the goose and opened its belly, only to discover there were no golden eggs inside. His dreams of instant wealth were shattered, and to his dismay, the goose died in the process. Realizing the foolishness of his actions, the farmer was overcome with regret and began to cry. He understood that his greed had not only cost him the goose but also the opportunity to continue receiving golden eggs. This unfortunate event served as a harsh lesson for him, teaching him that greed can lead to losing everything one values. Moral : Grasp all, lose all. Bangla Translation: Once there was a farmer who had a special goose. (একবার একটি চাষী ছিল যার একটি বিশেষ হাঁস ছিল।) Every morning, the goose gave one golden egg. (প্রতিদিন সকালে হাঁসটি একটি সোনার ডিম দিত।) The farmer sold the eggs and became rich. (চাষী ডিমগুলো বিক্রি করে ধনী হয়ে গেল।) But he was not happy with one egg a day. (কিন্তু সে প্রতিদিন একটি ডিমে খুশি ছিল না।) He wanted all the golden eggs at once. (সে একসাথে সব সোনার ডিম পেতে চেয়েছিল।) He thought the goose had many golden eggs inside. (সে ভাবল হাঁসের পেটের ভেতর অনেক সোনার ডিম আছে।) One day, he made a plan. (একদিন সে একটি পরিকল্পনা করল।) He decided to kill the goose. (সে হাঁসটিকে মারার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল।) He thought he would get all the eggs from the belly. (সে ভাবল পেট চিরে সব ডিম পাবে।) He told his wife about the plan. (সে তার স্ত্রীকে এই পরিকল্পনার কথা বলল।) She also agreed because she was greedy too. (তার স্ত্রীও লোভী ছিল, তাই সে রাজি হয়ে গেল।) Next day, the farmer killed the goose. (পরদিন চাষী হাঁসটিকে মারল।) He cut open the belly. (সে হাঁসের পেট চিরল।) But there were no golden eggs inside. (কিন্তু ভিতরে কোনো সোনার ডিম ছিল না।) The goose was dead. (হাঁসটি মারা গেল।) The farmer lost everything. (চাষী সবকিছু হারাল।) He felt very sad. (সে খুব দুঃখ পেল।) He cried and cried. (সে কাঁদতে লাগল।) He understood his big mistake. (সে তার বড় ভুল বুঝতে পারল।) His greed destroyed his good life. (তার লোভ তার ভালো জীবন ধ্বংস করে দিল।) Moral: Grasp all, lose all. (নীতিকথা: লোভে পাপ, পাপে মৃত্যু।) The Goose With the Golden Eggs Once upon a time, there lived a farmer in a village. He had a wonderful goose. The goose used to lay one golden egg in every morning. The farmer soon became very rich selling each egg in the market. But he was not satisfied with this.  He was very greedy. He felt that he could have all the eggs in a day and could become richer overnight. The farmer thought that the goose must have a number of golden eggs in its womb. He felt if he would receive them all, he could have been richer very soon. Thus he wished to be rich.   One day he hit upon a plan that he would kill the goose and get all the eggs of gold from its belly. Then he would sell the eggs and become rich at once. The farmer told his wife about his plan. His wife was also greedy. She readily agreed with his proposal. So the farmer got much encouragement to fulfil his plan. He dreamt many colourful dreams. By selling the gold eggs which he thought to be existed in the goose’s belly they would be the richest. Then he cut and opened its belly. But alas! He found no eggs in it. The goose died at once.    Thus, the foolish farmer lost the goose and with its prospect of golden eggs too. Thinking over this misdeed, he soon burst into sobbing.  Thus the greedy farmer lost his useful goose. From it we can get a good lesson that grasps all, lose all. A Greedy farmer / Grasp All, Lose All: There lived a farmer in a village     Once upon a time, in a rural hamlet, there resided an agriculturist who possessed a magnificent bird, a goose to be precise. The goose had an extraordinary ability of laying a solitary, lustrous, golden egg each morning. The farmer was fortunate enough to garner a significant sum by selling these prized possessions at the market. However, this still did not satisfy the avaricious farmer. His insatiable greed was driving him to covet more wealth and acquire it with a sense of urgency. The thought of accumulating all the eggs in one day and becoming exceedingly affluent overnight consumed his thoughts. Convinced that the goose was carrying a multitude of golden eggs in its womb, he was certain that if he had access to them, his prosperity would increase exponentially, hence he wished to be rich beyond measure.   Finally, one day he conceived a plan, a plan that involved slaughtering the goose and removing all the eggs of gold from its belly. He shared his scheme with his wife, who also harboured similar desires of avarice. She welcomed the proposal wholeheartedly, providing the farmer with the encouragement he needed to follow through with his plan. He indulged in an array of daydreams of immeasurable wealth, envisaging himself as the wealthiest man in the village. His dreams centred around the idea of selling the golden eggs, which he believed were nestled within the goose's belly, and thereby attaining instant riches.   The day of reckoning arrived, and the farmer executed his plan by opening the goose's belly with his knife. However, he was mortified to find that there were no golden eggs within. Regrettably, the goose's lifeless body lay in front of him, a consequence of the farmer's own greed. The farmer's heart was filled with sorrow as he had lost his prized goose and, with it, the prospect of an abundance of golden eggs.   Reflecting on his imprudent actions, the farmer soon became overwhelmed with emotion, and he burst into tears. The unfortunate events had taught him a valuable lesson that the thirst for wealth, in excess, can lead to one's downfall. Therefore, it is important to be content with what one has and not be overtaken by avarice. From this story, it is evident that the desire to grasp all will, ultimately, lead to one losing everything. The Golden Egg Once upon a time, there lived a cloth merchant in a village with his wife and two children. They were indeed quite well-off. They had a beautiful hen which laid an egg every day. It was not an ordinary egg, rather, a golden egg. But the man was not satisfied with what he used to get daily. He was a get rich-trice kind of a person. The man wanted to get all the golden eggs from his hen at one single go. So, one day he thought hard and at last clicked upon a plan. He decided to kill the hen and get all the eggs together. So, the next day when the hen laid a golden egg, the man caught hold of it, took a sharp knife, chopped off its neck and cut its body open.  There was nothing but blood all around & no trace of any egg at all. He was highly grieved because now he would not get even one single egg. His life was going on smoothly with one egg a day but now, he himself made his life miserable. The outcome of his greed was that he started becoming poorer & poorer day by day and ultimately became a pauper. How jinxed and how much foolish he was. Moral: One who desires more, loses all. One should remain satisfied with what one gets. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words: Once a farmer had a goose. It used to lay a golden egg everyday. The farmer used to sell them in the local market and in no time he became quite solvent. But his wife was very greedy.... JB'22; .BB'19; JB'14, CB'10; SB'14] . . . ... ........ . . Ans.     Grasp All, Lose All Once a fanner had a goose. It used to lay a golden egg everyday. The farmer used to sell them in the local market and in no time he became quite solvent. But his wife was very greedy.   Driven by greed, the woman grew discontented with the steady stream of golden eggs provided by the goose. She yearned for immediate wealth, desiring to become the richest person in the village overnight. Convinced that the goose laid only one egg a day, she devised a plan to hasten their fortune by extracting all the eggs at once. Believing that cutting open the goose's belly would reveal a cache of golden eggs, she shared her scheme with her husband. However, her husband, wise and unswayed by greed, urged caution and warned against such a reckless act. Despite his pleas, the woman remained obstinate, disregarding his counsel. Determined to fulfill her greed-fueled aspirations, she seized a sharp knife and proceeded to cut open the goose's stomach. To her dismay, the goose yielded no golden eggs. Instead, it succumbed to the fatal wound inflicted upon it, perishing instantly. Overwhelmed by remorse and regret, the woman lamented her foolishness as her husband looked on with disappointment. In a moment of clarity, her husband admonished her, highlighting the consequences of her greed-driven actions. He emphasized that her folly had not only cost them the potential wealth but also resulted in the loss of a valuable asset. With heavy hearts, they faced the harsh reality of their actions, learning a bitter lesson about the destructive power of greed.     Golden Goose A long time ago, in a village, there lived a poor farmer. He had a special goose that give a shiny golden egg every day. The farmer sold these eggs at the market and made enough money to live comfortably. However, the farmer’s wife was very  greedy . She always wanted more money and thought they could get rich quickly. She believed the goose had many eggs inside its body and that getting just one egg a day was too slow. She told her husband that they should cut the goose open to get all the eggs at once. The farmer was smart and didn’t agree with his wife’s idea. But the wife was determined to get all the eggs. One day, when the farmer was working in the field, she took a sharp knife and cut the goose open. Sadly, there were no eggs inside, and the goose died. When the farmer came home and saw what had happened, he was very upset. He punished his wife for being so greedy. After that, they had a hard time making a living because the goose was gone. The farmer’s wife later realized her mistake. They learned that greed only brings trouble, and it’s important to be happy with what you have.     Golden Goose Completing Story Bangla Meaning (বাংলা অর্থসহ) অনেক দিন আগে, একটি গ্রামে একজন গরীব কৃষক ছিল। তার কাছে একটি বিশেষ হাঁস ছিল, যা প্রতিদিন একটি ঝকঝকে সোনালী ডিম দিত। কৃষক সেগুলো বাজারে বিক্রি করতো এবং তার ফলে সে স্বাচ্ছন্দ্যে জীবনযাপন করতো। কিন্তু কৃষকের স্ত্রী খুবই লোভী ছিল। সে সবসময় আরও টাকা চাইতো এবং ভাবতো তারা দ্রুত ধনী হতে পারবে। সে বিশ্বাস করতো যে হাঁসের পেটে অনেক ডিম আছে এবং প্রতিদিন একটি ডিম পাওয়া খুব ধীর। সে তার স্বামীকে বলল যে তাদের হাঁসটিকে কেটে সব ডিম একসাথে বের করে ফেলতে হবে। কিন্তু কৃষক বুদ্ধিমান ছিল এবং তার স্ত্রীর পরিকল্পনায় সম্মত হলো  না । তবে স্ত্রী সব ডিম পেতে চেয়েছিল। একদিন, যখন কৃষক মাঠে কাজ করছিল, তখন তার স্ত্রী একটি তীক্ষ্ণ ছুরি নিয়ে হাঁসের পেট কেটে ফেলল। দুঃখজনকভাবে, হাঁসের পেটে কোনো ডিম ছিল না, এবং হাঁসটি মারা গেল। যখন কৃষক বাড়ি ফিরে এসে দেখল কি হয়েছে, তখন সে খুব দুঃখিত হল। সে তার স্ত্রীকে লোভী হওয়ার জন্য শাস্তি দিল। তারপর তাদের জন্য জীবনযাপন করা কঠিন হয়ে পড়ল, কারণ হাঁসটি আর নেই। কৃষকের স্ত্রী পরে তার ভুল বুঝতে পারল। তারা শিখল যে লোভ শুধুমাত্র সমস্যা নিয়ে আসে, এবং যা আছে তাতে খুশি থাকতে হবে।     A Greedy Farmer Story Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer living in a village who worked really hard to take care of his family. He owned a special goose that laid a golden egg every day. The farmer was happy and sold the golden egg to make money. Day by day, he became richer and lived a better life. At first, the farmer was happy with his life. He was making good money, and his life was getting better. But over time, the farmer became greedy. He thought, “Why should I wait every day for just one egg? If I can get all the golden eggs from the goose at once, I’ll become rich very fast.” So, the farmer decided to kill the goose to get all the eggs inside its body. Ignoring all sense and reason, he took a knife and cut open the goose. To his shock, there were no eggs inside. The farmer had made a terrible mistake. He lost his goose and the golden eggs forever. From then on, the farmer realized that greed only leads to loss. If he had been patient and happy with what he had, he would still have his golden eggs.   A Greedy farmer   Once upon a time, in a village, there resided an agriculturist who possessed a magnificent bird, a goose to be precise. The goose had an extraordinary ability of laying a solitary, lustrous, golden egg each morning. The farmer was fortunate enough to garner a significant sum by selling these prized possessions at the market. However, this still did not satisfy the avaricious farmer. His insatiable greed was driving him to covet more wealth and acquire it with a sense of urgency. The thought of accumulating all the eggs in one day and becoming exceedingly affluent overnight consumed his thoughts. Convinced that the goose was carrying a multitude of golden eggs in its womb, he was certain that if he had access to them, his prosperity would increase exponentially, hence he wished to be rich beyond measure.   Finally, one day he conceived a plan, a plan that involved slaughtering the goose and removing all the eggs of gold from its belly. He shared his scheme with his wife, who also harboured similar desires of avarice. She welcomed the proposal wholeheartedly, providing the farmer with the encouragement he needed to follow through with his plan. He indulged in an array of daydreams of immeasurable wealth, envisaging himself as the wealthiest man in the village. His dreams centred around the idea of selling the golden eggs, which he believed were nestled within the goose's belly, and thereby attaining instant riches.   The day of reckoning arrived, and the farmer executed his plan by opening the goose's belly with his knife. However, he was mortified to find that there were no golden eggs within. Regrettably, the goose's lifeless body lay in front of him, a consequence of the farmer's own greed. The farmer's heart was filled with sorrow as he had lost his prized goose and, with it, the prospect of an abundance of golden eggs.   Reflecting on his imprudent actions, the farmer soon became overwhelmed with emotion, and he burst into tears. The unfortunate events had taught him a valuable lesson that the thirst for wealth, in excess, can lead to one's downfall. Therefore, it is important to be content with what one has and not be overtaken by avarice. From this story, it is evident that the desire to grasp all will, ultimately, lead to one losing everything.    Moral : Grasp all lose all A Greedy Farmer Story Bangla Meaning এক সময়, এক গরিব কৃষক একটি গ্রামে বাস করতেন। তিনি তার পরিবারকে সমর্থন করার জন্য খুব কঠোর পরিশ্রম করতেন। তার একটি বিশেষ হাঁস ছিল, যা প্রতিদিন একটি সোনার ডিম দিত। কৃষক খুব খুশি ছিলেন এবং সোনার ডিম বিক্রি করে টাকা উপার্জন করতেন। দিন দিন তিনি ধনী হতে শুরু করেন এবং তার জীবন উন্নত হতে থাকে। প্রথমে, কৃষক তার জীবন নিয়ে খুশি ছিলেন। তিনি ভালো টাকা উপার্জন করছিলেন এবং তার জীবন উন্নত হচ্ছিল। কিন্তু সময়ের সাথে সাথে, কৃষকের লোভ বেড়ে গেল। তিনি ভাবলেন, “প্রতিদিন একটা ডিমের জন্য কেন অপেক্ষা করব? যদি আমি হাঁসটির পেটে থাকা সব সোনার ডিম একসাথে পেতে পারি, তাহলে আমি খুব দ্রুত ধনী হয়ে যাব!” তাই, কৃষক ঠিক করলেন হাঁসটিকে মেরে ফেলবেন যাতে তার পেট থেকে সব ডিম পেতে পারেন। সবকিছু বাদ দিয়ে, তিনি একটি ছুরি নিয়ে হাঁসটিকে কেটে ফেললেন। কিন্তু তার বিস্ময়ের সাথে দেখলেন, হাঁসের ভিতরে কোনো ডিম নেই। কৃষক একটি বড় ভুল করেছিলেন। তিনি তার হাঁস এবং সোনার ডিম দুটিই হারিয়ে ফেললেন চিরতরে। এরপর থেকে, কৃষক বুঝতে পারলেন যে লোভ কেবল ক্ষতির দিকে নিয়ে যায়। যদি তিনি ধৈর্য ধরতেন এবং যা ছিল তা নিয়ে খুশি থাকতেন, তবে তিনি এখনও তার সোনার ডিমগুলো পেতেন।

The Goose With the Golden Eggs Once upon a time, there lived a farmer in a village. He had a wonderful goose. The goose used to lay one golden egg in every morning. The farmer soon became very rich selling each egg in the market. But he was not satisfied with this.  He was very greedy. He felt that he could have all the eggs in a day and could become richer overnight. The farmer thought that the goose must have a number of golden eggs in its womb. He felt if he would receive them all, he could have been richer very soon. Thus he wished to be rich.   One day he hit upon a plan that he would kill the goose and get all the eggs of gold from its belly. Then he would sell the eggs and become rich at once. The farmer told his wife about his plan. His wife was also greedy. She readily agreed with his proposal. So the farmer got much encouragement to fulfil his plan. He dreamt many colourful dreams. By selling the gold eggs which he thought to be existed in the goose’s belly they would be the richest. Then he cut and opened its belly. But alas! He found no eggs in it. The goose died at once.    Thus, the foolish farmer lost the goose and with its prospect of golden eggs too. Thinking over this misdeed, he soon burst into sobbing.  Thus the greedy farmer lost his useful goose. From it we can get a good lesson that grasps all, lose all. A Greedy farmer / Grasp All, Lose All: There lived a farmer in a village     Once upon a time, in a rural hamlet, there resided an agriculturist who possessed a magnificent bird, a goose to be precise. The goose had an extraordinary ability of laying a solitary, lustrous, golden egg each morning. The farmer was fortunate enough to garner a significant sum by selling these prized possessions at the market. However, this still did not satisfy the avaricious farmer. His insatiable greed was driving him to covet more wealth and acquire it with a sense of urgency. The thought of accumulating all the eggs in one day and becoming exceedingly affluent overnight consumed his thoughts. Convinced that the goose was carrying a multitude of golden eggs in its womb, he was certain that if he had access to them, his prosperity would increase exponentially, hence he wished to be rich beyond measure.   Finally, one day he conceived a plan, a plan that involved slaughtering the goose and removing all the eggs of gold from its belly. He shared his scheme with his wife, who also harboured similar desires of avarice. She welcomed the proposal wholeheartedly, providing the farmer with the encouragement he needed to follow through with his plan. He indulged in an array of daydreams of immeasurable wealth, envisaging himself as the wealthiest man in the village. His dreams centred around the idea of selling the golden eggs, which he believed were nestled within the goose's belly, and thereby attaining instant riches.   The day of reckoning arrived, and the farmer executed his plan by opening the goose's belly with his knife. However, he was mortified to find that there were no golden eggs within. Regrettably, the goose's lifeless body lay in front of him, a consequence of the farmer's own greed. The farmer's heart was filled with sorrow as he had lost his prized goose and, with it, the prospect of an abundance of golden eggs.   Reflecting on his imprudent actions, the farmer soon became overwhelmed with emotion, and he burst into tears. The unfortunate events had taught him a valuable lesson that the thirst for wealth, in excess, can lead to one's downfall. Therefore, it is important to be content with what one has and not be overtaken by avarice. From this story, it is evident that the desire to grasp all will, ultimately, lead to one losing everything. The Golden Egg Once upon a time, there lived a cloth merchant in a village with his wife and two children. They were indeed quite well-off. They had a beautiful hen which laid an egg every day. It was not an ordinary egg, rather, a golden egg. But the man was not satisfied with what he used to get daily. He was a get rich-trice kind of a person. The man wanted to get all the golden eggs from his hen at one single go. So, one day he thought hard and at last clicked upon a plan. He decided to kill the hen and get all the eggs together. So, the next day when the hen laid a golden egg, the man caught hold of it, took a sharp knife, chopped off its neck and cut its body open.  There was nothing but blood all around & no trace of any egg at all. He was highly grieved because now he would not get even one single egg. His life was going on smoothly with one egg a day but now, he himself made his life miserable. The outcome of his greed was that he started becoming poorer & poorer day by day and ultimately became a pauper. How jinxed and how much foolish he was. Moral: One who desires more, loses all. One should remain satisfied with what one gets. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words: Once a farmer had a goose. It used to lay a golden egg everyday. The farmer used to sell them in the local market and in no time he became quite solvent. But his wife was very greedy.... JB'22; .BB'19; JB'14, CB'10; SB'14] . . . ... ........ . . Ans.     Grasp All, Lose All Once a fanner had a goose. It used to lay a golden egg everyday. The farmer used to sell them in the local market and in no time he became quite solvent. But his wife was very greedy.   Driven by greed, the woman grew discontented with the steady stream of golden eggs provided by the goose. She yearned for immediate wealth, desiring to become the richest person in the village overnight. Convinced that the goose laid only one egg a day, she devised a plan to hasten their fortune by extracting all the eggs at once. Believing that cutting open the goose's belly would reveal a cache of golden eggs, she shared her scheme with her husband. However, her husband, wise and unswayed by greed, urged caution and warned against such a reckless act. Despite his pleas, the woman remained obstinate, disregarding his counsel. Determined to fulfill her greed-fueled aspirations, she seized a sharp knife and proceeded to cut open the goose's stomach. To her dismay, the goose yielded no golden eggs. Instead, it succumbed to the fatal wound inflicted upon it, perishing instantly. Overwhelmed by remorse and regret, the woman lamented her foolishness as her husband looked on with disappointment. In a moment of clarity, her husband admonished her, highlighting the consequences of her greed-driven actions. He emphasized that her folly had not only cost them the potential wealth but also resulted in the loss of a valuable asset. With heavy hearts, they faced the harsh reality of their actions, learning a bitter lesson about the destructive power of greed.     Golden Goose Completing Story A long time ago, in a village, there lived a poor farmer. He had a special goose that give a shiny golden egg every day. The farmer sold these eggs at the market and made enough money to live comfortably. However, the farmer’s wife was very  greedy . She always wanted more money and thought they could get rich quickly. She believed the goose had many eggs inside its body and that getting just one egg a day was too slow. She told her husband that they should cut the goose open to get all the eggs at once. The farmer was smart and didn’t agree with his wife’s idea. But the wife was determined to get all the eggs. One day, when the farmer was working in the field, she took a sharp knife and cut the goose open. Sadly, there were no eggs inside, and the goose died. When the farmer came home and saw what had happened, he was very upset. He punished his wife for being so greedy. After that, they had a hard time making a living because the goose was gone. The farmer’s wife later realized her mistake. They learned that greed only brings trouble, and it’s important to be happy with what you have.     Golden Goose Completing Story Bangla Meaning (বাংলা অর্থসহ) অনেক দিন আগে, একটি গ্রামে একজন গরীব কৃষক ছিল। তার কাছে একটি বিশেষ হাঁস ছিল, যা প্রতিদিন একটি ঝকঝকে সোনালী ডিম দিত। কৃষক সেগুলো বাজারে বিক্রি করতো এবং তার ফলে সে স্বাচ্ছন্দ্যে জীবনযাপন করতো। কিন্তু কৃষকের স্ত্রী খুবই লোভী ছিল। সে সবসময় আরও টাকা চাইতো এবং ভাবতো তারা দ্রুত ধনী হতে পারবে। সে বিশ্বাস করতো যে হাঁসের পেটে অনেক ডিম আছে এবং প্রতিদিন একটি ডিম পাওয়া খুব ধীর। সে তার স্বামীকে বলল যে তাদের হাঁসটিকে কেটে সব ডিম একসাথে বের করে ফেলতে হবে। কিন্তু কৃষক বুদ্ধিমান ছিল এবং তার স্ত্রীর পরিকল্পনায় সম্মত হলো  না । তবে স্ত্রী সব ডিম পেতে চেয়েছিল। একদিন, যখন কৃষক মাঠে কাজ করছিল, তখন তার স্ত্রী একটি তীক্ষ্ণ ছুরি নিয়ে হাঁসের পেট কেটে ফেলল। দুঃখজনকভাবে, হাঁসের পেটে কোনো ডিম ছিল না, এবং হাঁসটি মারা গেল। যখন কৃষক বাড়ি ফিরে এসে দেখল কি হয়েছে, তখন সে খুব দুঃখিত হল। সে তার স্ত্রীকে লোভী হওয়ার জন্য শাস্তি দিল। তারপর তাদের জন্য জীবনযাপন করা কঠিন হয়ে পড়ল, কারণ হাঁসটি আর নেই। কৃষকের স্ত্রী পরে তার ভুল বুঝতে পারল। তারা শিখল যে লোভ শুধুমাত্র সমস্যা নিয়ে আসে, এবং যা আছে তাতে খুশি থাকতে হবে।     A Greedy Farmer Story Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer living in a village who worked really hard to take care of his family. He owned a special goose that laid a golden egg every day. The farmer was happy and sold the golden egg to make money. Day by day, he became richer and lived a better life. At first, the farmer was happy with his life. He was making good money, and his life was getting better. But over time, the farmer became greedy. He thought, “Why should I wait every day for just one egg? If I can get all the golden eggs from the goose at once, I’ll become rich very fast.” So, the farmer decided to kill the goose to get all the eggs inside its body. Ignoring all sense and reason, he took a knife and cut open the goose. To his shock, there were no eggs inside. The farmer had made a terrible mistake. He lost his goose and the golden eggs forever. From then on, the farmer realized that greed only leads to loss. If he had been patient and happy with what he had, he would still have his golden eggs.   A Greedy farmer   Once upon a time, in a village, there resided an agriculturist who possessed a magnificent bird, a goose to be precise. The goose had an extraordinary ability of laying a solitary, lustrous, golden egg each morning. The farmer was fortunate enough to garner a significant sum by selling these prized possessions at the market. However, this still did not satisfy the avaricious farmer. His insatiable greed was driving him to covet more wealth and acquire it with a sense of urgency. The thought of accumulating all the eggs in one day and becoming exceedingly affluent overnight consumed his thoughts. Convinced that the goose was carrying a multitude of golden eggs in its womb, he was certain that if he had access to them, his prosperity would increase exponentially, hence he wished to be rich beyond measure.   Finally, one day he conceived a plan, a plan that involved slaughtering the goose and removing all the eggs of gold from its belly. He shared his scheme with his wife, who also harboured similar desires of avarice. She welcomed the proposal wholeheartedly, providing the farmer with the encouragement he needed to follow through with his plan. He indulged in an array of daydreams of immeasurable wealth, envisaging himself as the wealthiest man in the village. His dreams centred around the idea of selling the golden eggs, which he believed were nestled within the goose's belly, and thereby attaining instant riches.   The day of reckoning arrived, and the farmer executed his plan by opening the goose's belly with his knife. However, he was mortified to find that there were no golden eggs within. Regrettably, the goose's lifeless body lay in front of him, a consequence of the farmer's own greed. The farmer's heart was filled with sorrow as he had lost his prized goose and, with it, the prospect of an abundance of golden eggs.   Reflecting on his imprudent actions, the farmer soon became overwhelmed with emotion, and he burst into tears. The unfortunate events had taught him a valuable lesson that the thirst for wealth, in excess, can lead to one's downfall. Therefore, it is important to be content with what one has and not be overtaken by avarice. From this story, it is evident that the desire to grasp all will, ultimately, lead to one losing everything.    Moral : Grasp all lose all A Greedy Farmer Story Bangla Meaning এক সময়, এক গরিব কৃষক একটি গ্রামে বাস করতেন। তিনি তার পরিবারকে সমর্থন করার জন্য খুব কঠোর পরিশ্রম করতেন। তার একটি বিশেষ হাঁস ছিল, যা প্রতিদিন একটি সোনার ডিম দিত। কৃষক খুব খুশি ছিলেন এবং সোনার ডিম বিক্রি করে টাকা উপার্জন করতেন। দিন দিন তিনি ধনী হতে শুরু করেন এবং তার জীবন উন্নত হতে থাকে। প্রথমে, কৃষক তার জীবন নিয়ে খুশি ছিলেন। তিনি ভালো টাকা উপার্জন করছিলেন এবং তার জীবন উন্নত হচ্ছিল। কিন্তু সময়ের সাথে সাথে, কৃষকের লোভ বেড়ে গেল। তিনি ভাবলেন, “প্রতিদিন একটা ডিমের জন্য কেন অপেক্ষা করব? যদি আমি হাঁসটির পেটে থাকা সব সোনার ডিম একসাথে পেতে পারি, তাহলে আমি খুব দ্রুত ধনী হয়ে যাব!” তাই, কৃষক ঠিক করলেন হাঁসটিকে মেরে ফেলবেন যাতে তার পেট থেকে সব ডিম পেতে পারেন। সবকিছু বাদ দিয়ে, তিনি একটি ছুরি নিয়ে হাঁসটিকে কেটে ফেললেন। কিন্তু তার বিস্ময়ের সাথে দেখলেন, হাঁসের ভিতরে কোনো ডিম নেই। কৃষক একটি বড় ভুল করেছিলেন। তিনি তার হাঁস এবং সোনার ডিম দুটিই হারিয়ে ফেললেন চিরতরে। এরপর থেকে, কৃষক বুঝতে পারলেন যে লোভ কেবল ক্ষতির দিকে নিয়ে যায়। যদি তিনি ধৈর্য ধরতেন এবং যা ছিল তা নিয়ে খুশি থাকতেন, তবে তিনি এখনও তার সোনার ডিমগুলো পেতেন।

Paragraph Writing A Rickshaw Puller The man who pulls rickshaw for money is called a rickshaw puller. A rickshaw puller is a familiar person in cities and towns. He generally lives in a slum. Most of the rickshaw pullers have no their own rickshaws. They pull other rickshaws by renting. However, a rickshaw puller is a poor man. His dress is very shabby and dirty. His income is very low. He supports his family through much hardship. He works hard from morning till late night. He is seen carrying passengers in both good and bad weathers. He bargains with his passengers. He demands more when the weather is very hot and foul. Sometimes he tries to cheat passengers. But most often he is cheated by passengers. A rickshaw puller is seen sleeping on his rickshaw under a tree or sitting idly on his rickshaw. Though he drives rickshaw from morning till late night, he leads a very miserable life. His life is full of sorrows and sufferings. He cannot enjoy peace and happiness. If he becomes sick, he cannot drive his rickshaw. As a result, he and his family have to starve. In fact, the services of a rickshaw puller plays an importance role in our national life. So we should think about his rights and show respect to them.   (The man who pulls a rickshaw for money is called a rickshaw puller. (যে লোক রিকশা চালিয়ে টাকা উপার্জন করে, তাকে রিকশাওয়ালা বলে।) A rickshaw puller is a common person in cities and towns. (রিকশাওয়ালা শহর ও নগরে একটি সাধারণ মানুষ।) He usually lives in a slum area. (সে সাধারণত বস্তিতে থাকে।) Most rickshaw pullers do not own a rickshaw. (অধিকাংশ রিকশাওয়ালার নিজের রিকশা থাকে না।) They rent rickshaws from others. (তারা অন্যের কাছ থেকে রিকশা ভাড়া করে চালায়।) A rickshaw puller is a poor man. (রিকশাওয়ালা একজন গরিব মানুষ।) His clothes are usually old and dirty. (তার কাপড় সাধারণত পুরনো এবং ময়লাযুক্ত থাকে।) His income is very low. (তার আয় খুবই কম।) He works very hard to support his family. (সে তার পরিবার চালানোর জন্য অনেক কষ্ট করে কাজ করে।) He starts work in the morning and continues till late night. (সে সকালে কাজ শুরু করে এবং রাত পর্যন্ত চালিয়ে যায়।) He carries people even when the weather is bad. (সে খারাপ আবহাওয়াতেও মানুষ পরিবহন করে।) He talks with passengers to fix the fare. (সে যাত্রীদের সঙ্গে ভাড়ার জন্য দর কষাকষি করে।) When the weather is too hot or bad, he wants more fare. (যখন আবহাওয়া খুব গরম বা খারাপ হয়, তখন সে বেশি ভাড়া চায়।) Sometimes he cheats people, but many times he is also cheated. (কখনও কখনও সে মানুষকে ঠকায়, কিন্তু অনেক সময় সে নিজেও ঠকে যায়।) Sometimes he sleeps or sits on his rickshaw under a tree. (কখনও কখনও সে গাছের নিচে তার রিকশায় বসে বা ঘুমায়।) Though he works all day, his life is full of pain. (যদিও সে সারাদিন কাজ করে, তার জীবন দুঃখে ভরা।) He has no real peace or happiness. (তার জীবনে কোনো প্রকৃত শান্তি বা সুখ নেই।) When he becomes sick, he cannot work. (যখন সে অসুস্থ হয়, তখন সে কাজ করতে পারে না।) Then he and his family have no food. (তখন সে এবং তার পরিবার না খেয়ে থাকে।) In fact, a rickshaw puller gives an important service to our society. (আসলে, একজন রিকশাওয়ালা আমাদের সমাজে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ সেবা দেয়।) So we should respect him and care for his rights. (তাই আমাদের উচিত তাকে সম্মান করা এবং তার অধিকার সম্পর্কে ভাবা।) Model Answer-2  A rickshaw puller A rickshaw puller is a person who operates a rickshaw for a living. In Bangladesh, rickshaws are a commonly used mode of transportation, and they are powered by human effort. The majority of rickshaw pullers reside in the slum areas of cities and endure significant hardships to support their families. They struggle to make ends meet and live from hand to mouth. They must work extremely long hours without any set schedule, often pulling their rickshaws from morning until midnight. Their meager earnings are barely enough to sustain their families, who are forced to endure severe poverty. The physical labor and emotional strain that rickshaw pullers endure are profound. They face difficulties beyond their control, such as illness or inclement weather, which can cause them and their families to go hungry. During the rainy season, their misfortunes are compounded by flooding, which inundates their slums. Despite these challenges, rickshaw pullers work tirelessly to support their families, and their efforts should be recognized and appreciated. As a society, it is our moral obligation to show empathy towards rickshaw pullers and help improve their living conditions. Through our kind behavior and positive attitude, we can inspire them towards a more hopeful and prosperous future. By valuing their hard work and respecting their dignity, we can help ease their struggles and bring them greater happiness and fulfillment. Model Answer-3 Life of a Rickshaw Puller A rickshaw puller is a very common person in our country. People call him “rickshawala”. He earns money by pulling a rickshaw. He carries people and goods from one place to another. People give him money as fare. Most rickshaw pullers do not own the rickshaw. They rent it from the owner and give a fixed amount every day. A rickshaw puller starts his work early in the morning. He works all day and often till late night. He works in the hot sun, in rain, and even in cold weather. His work is very hard, and he gets tired, but he cannot take rest. He has to earn money for his family. He usually lives in a small slum house. He cannot always give good food, education, or medicine to his children. Even though his life is full of problems, he feels proud of his honest work. He does not steal or harm others. He is happy that he helps people every day by taking them to places. Many rickshaw pullers are kind and friendly. They do not ask for too much money. Their service is important in our daily life. Without them, it would be hard for many people to travel short distances. Still, many people do not treat them well. They look down on them. This is very sad. The government and society should help rickshaw pullers. They should get better living places and fair wages. Then they can live a better and more respectful life. ( A rickshaw puller is a very common person in our country. (রিকশাওয়ালা আমাদের দেশে একটি খুবই সাধারণ মানুষ।) People call him “rickshawala”. (মানুষ তাকে ‘রিকশাওয়ালা’ বলে ডাকে।) He earns money by pulling a rickshaw. (সে রিকশা চালিয়ে টাকা উপার্জন করে।) He carries people and goods from one place to another. (সে মানুষ ও মালপত্র এক জায়গা থেকে আরেক জায়গায় নিয়ে যায়।) People give him money as fare. (মানুষ তাকে ভাড়া হিসেবে টাকা দেয়।) Most rickshaw pullers do not have their own rickshaw. (অধিকাংশ রিকশাওয়ালার নিজের রিকশা নেই।) They rent rickshaws from the owners. (তারা মালিকের কাছ থেকে রিকশা ভাড়া নেয়।) He starts working early in the morning. (সে খুব সকালেই কাজ শুরু করে।) He works all day until late at night. (সে সারা দিন কাজ করে এবং প্রায়ই রাত পর্যন্ত কাজ করে।) He works in the sun, rain, and cold. (সে রোদে, বৃষ্টিতে এবং ঠাণ্ডায় কাজ করে।) His work is very hard, but he cannot take rest. (তার কাজ খুব কষ্টকর, কিন্তু সে বিশ্রাম নিতে পারে না।) He feels very tired but keeps working. (সে খুব ক্লান্ত অনুভব করে, কিন্তু তবুও কাজ চালিয়ে যায়।) He earns just enough to buy food for his family. (সে শুধু তার পরিবারের জন্য খাবার কিনতে যতটুকু দরকার, ততটুকুই উপার্জন করে।) He lives in a slum or a poor area. (সে বস্তিতে বা গরিব এলাকায় থাকে।) He cannot always give his children good food, education, or medicine. (সে তার সন্তানদের সব সময় ভালো খাবার, শিক্ষা বা ওষুধ দিতে পারে না।) Still, he feels proud because he earns money through honest work. (তবুও সে গর্ব অনুভব করে কারণ সে সৎভাবে উপার্জন করে।) He is happy to help people travel easily at a low cost. (সে খুশি যে সে মানুষদের কম খরচে যাতায়াতে সাহায্য করতে পারে।) A rickshaw puller plays an important role in our daily life. (একজন রিকশাওয়ালা আমাদের দৈনন্দিন জীবনে একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে।) His life is full of pain and struggle, but he keeps working for his family. (তার জীবন দুঃখ ও সংগ্রামে ভরা, কিন্তু সে তার পরিবারের জন্য কাজ চালিয়ে যায়।) The government should help him live a better life. (সরকারের উচিত তাকে ভালোভাবে বাঁচার সুযোগ করে দেওয়া।) Composition / Essay Writing  A RICKSHAW PULLER Introduction: A rickshaw- puller is a man who earns his livelihood by driving a rickshaw. He is a poor but hard-working man. What a cow to the farmer is what a rickshaw to the rickshaw- puller, that is the only source of livelihood. The life of a rickshaw- puller is hard and miserable. He leads a hard life with a small income. How one becomes a rickshaw- puller:  Rickshaw-pulling is not a hereditary profession. One is forced into picking a rickshaw because of hard economic conditions. When a man becomes jobless in the village, he travels to one of the big cities in the hope of finding work. He meets somebody who might introduce him to a garage owner, and if he is lucky, he might be given a rickshaw to pull on rent. He chooses it because it will at least prevent him from committing unsocial acts for money. His profession: A rickshaw- puller first takes a short training for driving. Then he begins to drive a rickshaw. He does not have own carriage. He hires it on rent from the owner. He has to work in shifts. Sometimes he works at night and sometimes at noon. He has no holidays. His daily labour: A rickshaw- puller works in all seasons. The sun and the rain test their strength on him. The rickshaw is a versatile carriage. It does not only carry passengers, but also goods of all sorts, even furniture, and even meat and fish. So, the rickshaw- puller has a vital link between several professions. Sometimes he is beaten by the traffic - police for violation of traffic law. His manners: The rickshaw puller is considered as a pest by traffic police. He and the rickshaw puller are even at the opposite ends of an issue. And, in fact, much of the traffic jam is caused by the rickshaw- puller, because he somehow obstructs the passage of other faster vehicles. He does not do this intentionally, but because he does not have much road sense. And, as he is a destitute, and has nothing to lose, he keeps to his ground most arrogantly when there is an argument either with the police or with the passengers. Exploitation: The attitude of the passengers to the rickshaw- puller is not above criticism either. Passengers when he carries on his vehicle, think that they are being cheated by the rickshaw- puller. They higgle with him about the fare in the most unreasonable way. The passengers often take advantage of the competition among the pullers to get passengers. Thus the passengers exploit the rickshaw- puller in an inhuman way. But the real exploiter is the owner of the rickshaw who earns much without any manual labour. Conclusion: In a way, rickshaw pulling is an inhuman profession because it is completely opposite to the idea of motor age that all vehicles should be engine driven. But, in our country, the work of the rickshaw- puller seems to be a viable profession because thousands of poor men just thrive on it along with their families. So, we should be sympathetic and kind to a rickshaw- puller for his valuable service. A RICKSHAW PULLER Introduction: A rickshaw-puller is a man who earns his livelihood by driving a rickshaw. He is a poor but hard-working man. What a cow is to a farmer, a rickshaw is to a rickshaw-puller—that is, his only source of income. The life of a rickshaw-puller is hard and miserable. He struggles to live with a small income. (রিকশাওয়ালা হলো একজন ব্যক্তি যে রিকশা চালিয়ে জীবিকা নির্বাহ করে। তিনি গরিব কিন্তু পরিশ্রমী। যেমন কৃষকের জীবিকার একমাত্র উৎস হলো গরু, তেমনি রিকশা হলো রিকশাওয়ালার একমাত্র আয়ের মাধ্যম। একজন রিকশাওয়ালার জীবন খুবই কষ্টকর ও দুর্দশায় ভরা। সে অল্প আয় নিয়ে কঠিন জীবনযাপন করে।) How one becomes a rickshaw-puller: Rickshaw-pulling is not something one inherits; rather, it’s usually taken up out of desperation. When someone in a village loses their job or can't find work, they often move to a big city. There, if fortunate, they meet someone who introduces them to a garage owner who provides rickshaws for rent. Choosing to pull a rickshaw helps them avoid illegal or antisocial means of earning money. (রিকশা চালানো কোনো বংশানুক্রমিক পেশা নয়; বরং প্রয়োজন থেকেই কেউ এ পেশায় আসে। যখন কোনো ব্যক্তি গ্রামে কাজ হারায় বা কাজ খুঁজে পায় না, তখন সে বড় শহরে চলে যায়। ভাগ্য ভালো হলে সে এমন কাউকে পায় যে তাকে কোনো গ্যারেজ মালিকের সঙ্গে পরিচয় করিয়ে দেয় এবং রিকশা চালানোর জন্য ভাড়ায় একটি রিকশা দেয়। রিকশা চালানো তাকে অসামাজিক বা অবৈধ পথে যাওয়া থেকে রক্ষা করে।) His profession: Before starting, a rickshaw-puller usually takes a short training to learn how to drive. Since most do not own rickshaws, they rent them from owners. They often work in shifts—sometimes in the scorching midday sun, sometimes late at night. They don’t get holidays, and their working hours are long and exhausting. (রিকশা চালানো শুরু করার আগে একজন রিকশাওয়ালা সাধারণত অল্প কিছুদিনের প্রশিক্ষণ নেয়। অধিকাংশ রিকশাওয়ালার নিজের রিকশা থাকে না, তাই তারা মালিকদের কাছ থেকে রিকশা ভাড়ায় চালায়। তারা পালাক্রমে কাজ করে—কখনো তীব্র রোদে, কখনো গভীর রাতে। তাদের কোনো ছুটি নেই এবং কাজের সময় অনেক দীর্ঘ ও ক্লান্তিকর।) His daily labour: A rickshaw-puller works in all kinds of weather—summer heat, winter cold, and heavy rain. The rickshaw is used for many purposes, not just for carrying passengers, but also for transporting goods like groceries, furniture, even meat and fish. In this way, he indirectly supports many professions. Despite his hard work, he is sometimes harassed by the traffic police for breaking rules—often unknowingly. (রিকশাওয়ালা সব ধরনের আবহাওয়ায় কাজ করে—গরম, ঠান্ডা বা বৃষ্টি উপেক্ষা করেই। রিকশা শুধু যাত্রী বহনের জন্য নয়, বরং বাজার সদাই, আসবাবপত্র, এমনকি মাছ-মাংস বহনের কাজেও ব্যবহৃত হয়। এইভাবে সে অনেক পেশার সাথে পরোক্ষভাবে যুক্ত থাকে। এত পরিশ্রম করার পরও তাকে মাঝে মাঝে ট্রাফিক পুলিশ দ্বারা হেনস্তার শিকার হতে হয়, যা অনেক সময় সে জানতেও পারে না।) His manners: Rickshaw-pullers often lack traffic knowledge and may unintentionally cause roadblocks, which irritates other drivers and traffic police. As a result, they are frequently treated with disrespect. Since they have nothing to lose, many become stubborn during arguments with passengers or police. This makes them appear rude, but it's often their way of defending their dignity. (রিকশাওয়ালারা অনেক সময় ট্রাফিক নিয়ম না জানার কারণে রাস্তায় যানজটের কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়ায়, যা অন্য গাড়ির চালক এবং পুলিশদের বিরক্ত করে। ফলে তারা প্রায়ই অপমানিত হয়। যেহেতু তাদের হারানোর কিছু নেই, তাই অনেক সময় তারা যাত্রী বা পুলিশের সঙ্গে তর্কে জড়িয়ে পড়ে। এতে তারা অভদ্র মনে হলেও, এটি অনেক সময় তাদের আত্মসম্মান রক্ষা করার চেষ্টা মাত্র।) Exploitation: Passengers are not always fair to rickshaw-pullers. They often haggle harshly over the fare and accuse them of overcharging. Sometimes, passengers exploit the competition among pullers and take rides at unfairly low prices. However, the real exploiters are often the rickshaw owners, who earn money without doing any physical work, while the puller suffers all the hardship. (যাত্রীরা সব সময় রিকশাওয়ালাদের প্রতি ন্যায্য আচরণ করে না। তারা অনেক সময় অযথা ভাড়ার জন্য দর কষাকষি করে এবং রিকশাওয়ালাদের ঠকানোর অভিযোগ আনে। অনেক সময় তারা রিকশাওয়ালাদের মধ্যে প্রতিযোগিতার সুযোগ নিয়ে কম ভাড়ায় রিকশায় চড়ে। কিন্তু প্রকৃত শোষক হচ্ছে রিকশার মালিক, যারা কোনো পরিশ্রম না করেই টাকা উপার্জন করে, অথচ কষ্ট করে কাজ করে রিকশাওয়ালা।) Conclusion: Rickshaw-pulling may seem like an inhuman profession in this age of motorized vehicles. Yet in our country, it is a source of survival for thousands of poor families. These men work tirelessly to support themselves and their loved ones. Therefore, they deserve our sympathy, respect, and support for the valuable service they provide to society. (বর্তমান মোটরযানের যুগে রিকশা চালানো একটি অমানবিক পেশা মনে হতে পারে। কিন্তু আমাদের দেশে এটি হাজারো গরিব পরিবারের জীবিকার একমাত্র উপায়। এই মানুষগুলো অক্লান্ত পরিশ্রম করে নিজেদের ও তাদের পরিবারের জন্য জীবন চালিয়ে যায়। তাই তাদের প্রতি আমাদের সহানুভূতি, সম্মান এবং সহায়তা প্রদর্শন করা উচিত, কারণ তারা সমাজের জন্য একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ সেবা প্রদান করে।) The Rickshaw Puller A rickshaw puller is a man who earns money by pulling a rickshaw. He takes people from one place to another. We often see him near markets, bus stands, schools, and hospitals. He works outside all day, whether it is raining, very hot, or cold. He helps people travel short distances when they are tired or in a hurry. Most rickshaw pullers are very poor. Many do not have their own rickshaw. They rent it from someone else and have to pay a part of their earnings. Their clothes are often old and dirty. They live in small houses or slums. Even after working hard all day, they earn very little. Sometimes they cannot even buy enough food for their families. A rickshaw puller’s life is full of struggle. He gets up early in the morning and starts working. He pulls the rickshaw for many hours without rest. Some days he earns more, but some days he earns very little. He works in every season—even in hot sun or heavy rain. He does not get any holiday or fixed time for work. Many rickshaw pullers also carry goods like vegetables or school children. Carrying school children gives them regular income. They enjoy talking to the children and feel happy for a short time. But most of the time, they are tired and worried about money. People should treat rickshaw pullers with respect. They do hard work to help others. We should not fight over money with them. We should try to pay a fair fare and speak kindly. The government should help rickshaw pullers by giving them small loans. With this help, they can buy auto-rickshaws or start a small shop. This will help them earn more and live better lives. Their children can go to school and have a better future. Rickshaw pullers are honest and hardworking. We must understand their pain and help them live with dignity.

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4.      Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Dr. Muhammad Yunus  was born in the seaport city of Chittagong in 1940. Professor Yunus studied Economics at Dhaka University. Then he received a full bright scholarship to study Economics at Vanderbilt University, USA. He received his PhD in Economics from Vanderbuilt University, USA in 1969. And the following year he became an Assistant Professor of Economics at Middle Tennessee State University. Returning to Bangladesh, he became the Chairman of the department of Economics at Chittagong University. He established the Grameen Bank in 1983. He believed that credit is a fundamental human right. His objective was to help poor people escape from poverty by providing loans on terms suitable for them and by teaching them a few sound financial principles so that they can help themselves. Muhammad Yunus received the Nobel Prize for peace in 2006 for the attempt to remove poverty from the society. Person Action/Achievement Place/Country Time Dr. Yunus born Chittagong (a) ------ Yunus received (b) ------ Vanderbuilt University of (c) ------ 1969 The Grammen Bank Established   (d) ------ (e) ------ Nobel Prize   2006 5.      Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10 Answer: 4.      (a) 1940, (b) PhD, (c) America, (d) 1983, (e) Yunus. 5.      Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Younus was born in Chittagong. He received a full bright scholarship and studied in USA. Returning Bangladesh, he became the chairman of the department of Economics at Chittagong University. He believed that credit is fundamental human right. To help the poor people to escape from poverty, he established the Grameen Bank. বাংলা অনুবাদ: ড. মুহাম্মদ ইউনুস ১৯৪০ সালে  বাংলাদেশের চট্টগ্রাম শহরে  জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে অর্থনীতি  অধ্যয়ন করেন। এরপর, ফুলব্রাইট স্কলারশিপ  পেয়ে ভ্যান্ডারবিল্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে  অর্থনীতি অধ্যয়নের সুযোগ পান। ১৯৬৯ সালে , তিনি অর্থনীতিতে পিএইচডি  ডিগ্রি অর্জন করেন। পরের বছর , তিনি মিডল টেনেসি স্টেট ইউনিভার্সিটিতে  অর্থনীতির সহকারী অধ্যাপক হন। বাংলাদেশে ফিরে এসে, তিনি চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের অর্থনীতি বিভাগের চেয়ারম্যান  হন। ১৯৮৩ সালে , তিনি গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক  প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন। তিনি বিশ্বাস করতেন যে, ঋণ হলো মানুষের মৌলিক অধিকার । তার লক্ষ্য ছিল দারিদ্র্য থেকে মুক্তি দিতে দরিদ্রদের সহজ শর্তে ঋণ প্রদান এবং আর্থিক শিক্ষার মাধ্যমে আত্মনির্ভরশীল করা । মুহাম্মদ ইউনুস ২০০৬ সালে নোবেল শান্তি পুরস্কার  লাভ করেন, যা দারিদ্র্য দূরীকরণের প্রচেষ্টার স্বীকৃতি  হিসেবে প্রদান করা হয়। Gap Filling Exercise (Based on the Text) Gap Filling Exercise (Based on the Text) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the text: Dr. Muhammad Yunus was born in (a) __________, Bangladesh, in 1940. He studied (b) __________ at Dhaka University and later received a (c) __________ scholarship to study at (d) __________ University in the USA. He completed his (e) __________ in Economics in 1969 and later became an Assistant Professor at (f) __________ University. In (g) __________, he founded (h) __________ to help poor people with microcredit. He was awarded the (i) __________ Prize for Peace in (j) __________. Answers: (a) Chittagong (b) Economics (c) Fulbright (d) Vanderbilt (e) PhD (f) Middle Tennessee State (g) 1983 (h) Grameen Bank (i) Nobel (j) 2006 Summary Dr. Muhammad Yunus was born in Chittagong in 1940. He studied Economics at Dhaka University and later received a Fulbright scholarship to study at Vanderbilt University, USA, where he earned a PhD in 1969. He became an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University before returning to Bangladesh, where he became Chairman of the Economics Department at Chittagong University. In 1983, he founded Grameen Bank to help poor people escape poverty through microcredit. His efforts were recognized in 2006, when he received the Nobel Peace Prize. Flow Chart Completion Exercise (Based on the Text) Read the following text and complete the flowchart with major events. (One is done for you.) 1. Muhammad Yunus was born in Chittagong in 1940 → 2. Studied Economics at Dhaka University → 3. Received a Fulbright scholarship and studied at Vanderbilt University → 4. Completed PhD in Economics in 1969 → 5. Became an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University in 1970 → 6. Returned to Bangladesh and became Chairman of the Economics Department at Chittagong University → 7. Established Grameen Bank in 1983 → 8. Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 Dr. Muhammad Yunus: The Banker to the Poor Early Life and Education Dr. Muhammad Yunus was born on June 28, 1940 , in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He studied at Chittagong Collegiate School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dhaka University. He received a Fulbright Scholarship to study in the U.S., where he completed his Ph.D. in Economics from Vanderbilt University in 1969. Career and the Birth of Microcredit After teaching at Middle Tennessee State University , Yunus returned to Bangladesh in 1972. While working as a professor at Chittagong University , he witnessed extreme poverty in rural areas. In 1976 , he launched an experimental project, lending $27 from his own pocket to 42 poor women in Jobra village. This small act led to the founding of Grameen Bank in 1983 , pioneering the concept of microcredit —small loans for the poor without collateral. Achievements and Global Recognition Nobel Peace Prize (2006): Awarded for creating economic and social development through microfinance. Grammen Bank’s Success: Over 9 million borrowers (97% women), with a 98% repayment rate . Global Impact: Inspired microfinance institutions worldwide, lifting millions out of poverty. Other Honors: U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009) , Congressional Gold Medal (2010) , and 61 honorary doctorate degrees . Social Business Model Yunus introduced the idea of "social business" —companies that solve social problems without seeking profit. Examples include: Grameen Danone: Produces affordable yogurt for malnourished children. Grameen Veolia: Provides clean drinking water in rural areas. Controversies Despite his global acclaim, Yunus faced political opposition in Bangladesh. In 2011 , he was controversially removed from Grameen Bank’s leadership due to age restrictions. Later, he faced legal challenges over labor law violations in his telecom company, Grameen Telecom . Legacy Dr. Yunus remains a global symbol of anti-poverty activism . His work proves that small loans can empower the poor , especially women, to become self-reliant. ড. মুহাম্মদ ইউনুস: দরিদ্রদের ব্যাংকার প্রাথমিক জীবন ও শিক্ষা ড. মুহাম্মদ ইউনুস ১৯৪০ সালের ২৮ জুন চট্টগ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি চট্টগ্রাম কলেজিয়েট স্কুলে পড়াশোনা করেন এবং পরবর্তীতে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে অর্থনীতিতে স্নাতক ডিগ্রি অর্জন করেন। ফুলব্রাইট স্কলারশিপ পেয়ে তিনি যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে পড়তে যান এবং ১৯৬৯ সালে ভ্যান্ডারবিল্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে অর্থনীতিতে পিএইচডি সম্পন্ন করেন। ক্যারিয়ার ও মাইক্রোক্রেডিটের সূচনা মিডল টেনেসি স্টেট ইউনিভার্সিটিতে অধ্যাপনার পর, ইউনুস ১৯৭২ সালে বাংলাদেশে ফিরে আসেন। চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে অধ্যাপনা করার সময়, তিনি গ্রামীণ এলাকায় চরম দারিদ্র্য দেখেন। ১৯৭৬ সালে , তিনি একটি পরীক্ষামূলক প্রকল্প শুরু করেন, যেখানে তিনি জোবরা গ্রামের ৪২ জন গরিব মহিলাকে নিজের পকেট থেকে ২৭ ডলার ঋণ দেন। এই ছোট্ট উদ্যোগ থেকেই ১৯৮৩ সালে গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয়, যা মাইক্রোক্রেডিট (জামানত ছাড়া গরিবদের জন্য ছোট ঋণ) ধারণার প্রবর্তক। অর্জন ও বৈশ্বিক স্বীকৃতি নোবেল শান্তি পুরস্কার (২০০৬): মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্সের মাধ্যমে অর্থনৈতিক ও সামাজিক উন্নয়নের জন্য দেওয়া হয়। গ্রামীণ ব্যাংকের সাফল্য: ৯ মিলিয়নের বেশি ঋণগ্রহীতা (৯৭% নারী), ৯৮% ঋণ পরিশোধের হার । বৈশ্বিক প্রভাব: বিশ্বজুড়ে মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্স প্রতিষ্ঠানকে অনুপ্রাণিত করেছে, লক্ষ লক্ষ মানুষকে দারিদ্র্য থেকে তুলেছে। অন্যান্য সম্মান: যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের প্রেসিডেন্সিয়াল মেডেল অফ ফ্রিডম (২০০৯) , কংগ্রেশনাল গোল্ড মেডেল (২০১০) , এবং ৬১টি সম্মানসূচক ডক্টরেট ডিগ্রি । সামাজিক ব্যবসা মডেল ইউনুস "সামাজিক ব্যবসা" ধারণার প্রবর্তন করেন—যে সব প্রতিষ্ঠান মুনাফা না করে সামাজিক সমস্যা সমাধান করে। উদাহরণ: গ্রামীণ দানোন: অপুষ্টিতে ভোগা শিশুদের জন্য সাশ্রয়ী দামে দই উৎপাদন করে। গ্রামীণ ভিওলিয়া: গ্রামীণ এলাকায় বিশুদ্ধ পানির সরবরাহ করে। বিতর্ক বৈশ্বিক স্বীকৃতি সত্ত্বেও, ইউনুস বাংলাদেশে রাজনৈতিক বিরোধিতার সম্মুখীন হন। ২০১১ সালে , তাকে বয়স সীমার কারণে গ্রামীণ ব্যাংকের নেতৃত্ব থেকে সরিয়ে দেওয়া হয় । পরবর্তীতে, তার টেলিকম কোম্পানি গ্রামীণ টেলিকমে শ্রম আইন লঙ্ঘনের অভিযোগে আইনি চ্যালেঞ্জ মোকাবেলা করতে হয়। উত্তরাধিকার ড. ইউনুস দারিদ্র্যবিরোধী আন্দোলনের একটি বৈশ্বিক প্রতীকে পরিণত হয়েছেন। তার কাজ প্রমাণ করে যে ছোট ঋণ গরিব মানুষকে, বিশেষ করে নারীদের, স্বাবলম্বী হতে সাহায্য করতে পারে ।

Paragraph Writing The July Revolution or the Student–People's Uprising (2024) The July Revolution in Bangladesh happened in 2024. It is also called the Student–People’s Uprising. It started when the government brought back a job quota system. This system gave 30% of government jobs to the children of people who fought in the 1971 war. Many students thought this was unfair. They believed jobs should be given to the best and most qualified people, not based on family background. On July 1, students began protests in many universities. The protests quickly spread across the country. Many young people, especially students, joined the protests. They were also upset about high unemployment, corruption, and rising prices. The government tried to stop the protests by sending police and army forces. They used force, shut down the internet, and imposed curfews. But this made the protests even stronger. Many people died, and thousands were hurt or arrested. On August 5, a very large group of people surrounded important government buildings. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was in power for 15 years, resigned and left the country. After that, a new interim government was formed, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. He is a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The new government promised to restore peace and hold fair elections.The July Revolution was a big moment in Bangladesh’s history. It showed the power of young people. It also showed that the people wanted fairness, democracy, and good leadership. Many hope this revolution will bring positive change to the country. The July Revolution or the Student-People's Uprising (2024) In July 2024, a big protest happened in Bangladesh. Students and young people led the movement. They wanted fair job opportunities and an end to corruption in government jobs. The protest started when the government announced a quota system for jobs. Many people thought this system was unfair because it gave special advantages to certain groups. Students demanded that jobs should be given based on merit, not quotas. The protests grew quickly. Thousands of students from universities and colleges joined. They blocked roads, held rallies, and demanded change. The government tried to stop them with police force, but the students did not give up. Many were hurt, but they kept protesting peacefully. Ordinary people also supported the students. Shopkeepers gave them food and water, and social media helped spread their message. After days of protests, the government agreed to cancel the quota system. The students won, and people celebrated. This protest showed the power of young people when they stand together for justice. It was called the July Revolution or the Student-People’s Uprising because students and common people worked as one. The movement proved that change is possible when people raise their voices. Even though the fight was difficult, the students never lost hope. Their courage inspired many in Bangladesh and around the world. ২০২৪ সালের জুলাই বিপ্লব বা ছাত্র-জনতার গণজাগরণ ২০২৪ সালের জুলাই মাসে বাংলাদেশে একটি বড় ধরনের প্রতিবাদ হয়েছিল। এই আন্দোলনের নেতৃত্ব দিয়েছিল ছাত্র ও তরুণরা। তারা চেয়েছিল সরকারি চাকরিতে সঠিক ও ন্যায্য সুযোগ এবং দুর্নীতির অবসান। এই প্রতিবাদ শুরু হয় যখন সরকার চাকরির জন্য একটি কোটাব্যবস্থা ঘোষণা করে। অনেকেই মনে করেছিল এই ব্যবস্থা অন্যায়, কারণ এটি কিছু নির্দিষ্ট গোষ্ঠীকে বিশেষ সুবিধা দিচ্ছিল। ছাত্ররা দাবি করে যে, চাকরি মেধার ভিত্তিতে দেওয়া উচিত, কোটার ভিত্তিতে নয়। প্রতিবাদ দ্রুত ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ও কলেজের হাজার হাজার ছাত্র এতে যোগ দেয়। তারা রাস্তা অবরোধ করে, সমাবেশ করে এবং পরিবর্তনের দাবি তোলে। সরকার তাদের থামাতে পুলিশ বাহিনী ব্যবহার করে, কিন্তু ছাত্ররা হাল ছাড়েনি। অনেকেই আহত হয়, তবুও তারা শান্তিপূর্ণভাবে প্রতিবাদ চালিয়ে যায়। সাধারণ মানুষও ছাত্রদের সমর্থন করে। দোকানদাররা তাদের খাবার ও পানি দেয় এবং সামাজিক মাধ্যম তাদের বার্তা ছড়িয়ে দিতে সাহায্য করে। দিনের পর দিন চলা আন্দোলনের পর সরকার কোটা ব্যবস্থা বাতিল করতে রাজি হয়। ছাত্রদের জয় হয় এবং মানুষ তা উদ্‌যাপন করে। এই প্রতিবাদ দেখিয়েছে যে, যখন তরুণরা একসাথে ন্যায়ের জন্য দাঁড়ায়, তখন তারা অনেক কিছু বদলে দিতে পারে। এটি "জুলাই বিপ্লব" বা "ছাত্র-জনতার গণজাগরণ" নামে পরিচিত হয়, কারণ ছাত্র ও সাধারণ মানুষ একসাথে লড়াই করেছিল। এই আন্দোলন প্রমাণ করেছে, মানুষের কণ্ঠস্বরই পরিবর্তনের শক্তি। লড়াই কঠিন হলেও ছাত্ররা কখনও আশা হারায়নি। তাদের সাহস বাংলাদেশ এবং বিশ্বের বহু মানুষকে অনুপ্রাণিত করেছে। Composition / Essay Writing The July Revolution of 2024 in Bangladesh In July 2024, Bangladesh saw a big revolution. It is called the July Revolution  or the Student–People's Uprising . It was led mostly by university students and young people. The protests started because of a government decision about job quotas. The problem began when the Supreme Court brought back a rule that reserved 30% of government jobs  for the children of people who fought in the 1971 war. Many students thought this was unfair. They said it gave jobs to some people based on family, not merit. On July 1, 2024 , students started protests across the country. Soon, more people joined the protests. They were also unhappy with fewer jobs, high prices, and other problems. The government tried to stop the protests by using the police and army. They put curfews in many places and even cut the internet. This made people angrier. Many students and common people died. Reports say over 1,000 people were killed , and many more were injured or arrested. The turning point came on August 5, 2024 . Huge crowds surrounded government buildings in Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina , who had ruled for 15 years , resigned and left for India. This caused a crisis in the government. After she left, a new interim government  was formed. It was led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus , a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The army supported this government. It promised to bring peace and arrange elections. But problems continued. Some people took revenge on leaders from the old government. There were still tensions and protests in some areas. Even after the revolution, Bangladesh faced many challenges. The new leaders had to fix the economy, restore peace, and listen to the people’s demands. Many young leaders tried to form a new political party to make sure their movement brought real change. The July Revolution  was a very important event. It showed that young people can bring big changes. It also showed that Bangladesh needs more democracy, fairness, and justice for all. The July Revolution of 2024 in Bangladesh(Sentence-wise Bangla translation In July 2024, Bangladesh saw a big revolution. (২০২৪ সালের জুলাই মাসে বাংলাদেশে একটি বড় বিপ্লব দেখা যায়।) It is called the July Revolution or the Student–People's Uprising. (এটি জুলাই বিপ্লব বা ছাত্র-জনতার গণজাগরণ নামে পরিচিত।) It was led mostly by university students and young people. (এটি মূলত বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ছাত্র এবং তরুণদের দ্বারা পরিচালিত হয়েছিল।) The protests started because of a government decision about job quotas. (এই প্রতিবাদ শুরু হয় চাকরির কোটার বিষয়ে সরকারের এক সিদ্ধান্তের কারণে।) The problem began when the Supreme Court brought back a rule that reserved 30% of government jobs for the children of people who fought in the 1971 war. (সমস্যাটি শুরু হয় যখন সুপ্রিম কোর্ট ১৯৭১ সালের মুক্তিযোদ্ধাদের সন্তানদের জন্য সরকারি চাকরির ৩০% সংরক্ষণের একটি নিয়ম পুনর্বহাল করে।) Many students thought this was unfair. (অনেক ছাত্র মনে করেছিল এটি অন্যায়।) They said it gave jobs to some people based on family, not merit. (তারা বলেছিল এটি মেধার ভিত্তিতে নয়, বরং পারিবারিক পরিচয়ের ভিত্তিতে চাকরি দিচ্ছে।) On July 1, 2024, students started protests across the country. (২০২৪ সালের ১ জুলাই, ছাত্ররা সারা দেশে প্রতিবাদ শুরু করে।) Soon, more people joined the protests. (শীঘ্রই আরও অনেক মানুষ এই প্রতিবাদে যোগ দেন।) They were also unhappy with fewer jobs, high prices, and other problems. (তারা কম চাকরি, উচ্চ মূল্য এবং অন্যান্য সমস্যার কারণেও অসন্তুষ্ট ছিল।) The government tried to stop the protests by using the police and army. (সরকার পুলিশ এবং সেনাবাহিনী ব্যবহার করে প্রতিবাদ থামাতে চেষ্টা করে।) They put curfews in many places and even cut the internet. (তারা অনেক জায়গায় কারফিউ দেয় এবং এমনকি ইন্টারনেটও বন্ধ করে দেয়।) This made people angrier. (এতে মানুষ আরও ক্ষুব্ধ হয়ে ওঠে।) Many students and common people died. (অনেক ছাত্র ও সাধারণ মানুষ নিহত হয়।) Reports say over 1,000 people were killed, and many more were injured or arrested. (প্রতিবেদনে বলা হয়েছে, ১,০০০ জনের বেশি মানুষ নিহত হয়েছে, এবং আরও অনেকে আহত বা গ্রেপ্তার হয়েছে।) The turning point came on August 5, 2024. (ঘটনার মোড় ঘোরে ২০২৪ সালের ৫ আগস্ট।) Huge crowds surrounded government buildings in Dhaka. (ঢাকায় বিশাল জনতা সরকারি ভবনগুলো ঘিরে ফেলে।) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had ruled for 15 years, resigned and left for India. (প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা, যিনি ১৫ বছর ক্ষমতায় ছিলেন, পদত্যাগ করে ভারতে চলে যান।) This caused a crisis in the government. (এতে সরকারে একটি সংকট তৈরি হয়।) After she left, a new interim government was formed. (তার প্রস্থানের পর একটি অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার গঠিত হয়।) It was led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize winner. (এটি নেতৃত্ব দেন নোবেল শান্তি পুরস্কার বিজয়ী ড. মুহাম্মদ ইউনুস।) The army supported this government. (সেনাবাহিনী এই সরকারকে সমর্থন দেয়।) It promised to bring peace and arrange elections. (এটি শান্তি আনার এবং নির্বাচন আয়োজনের প্রতিশ্রুতি দেয়।) But problems continued. (কিন্তু সমস্যা চলতেই থাকে।) Some people took revenge on leaders from the old government. (কিছু লোক পুরোনো সরকারের নেতাদের উপর প্রতিশোধ নেয়।) There were still tensions and protests in some areas. (কিছু এলাকায় এখনো উত্তেজনা ও প্রতিবাদ চলতে থাকে।) Even after the revolution, Bangladesh faced many challenges. (বিপ্লবের পরেও বাংলাদেশ অনেক চ্যালেঞ্জের মুখে পড়ে।) The new leaders had to fix the economy, restore peace, and listen to the people’s demands. (নতুন নেতাদের অর্থনীতি ঠিক করতে, শান্তি ফিরিয়ে আনতে এবং জনগণের দাবি শুনতে হয়।) Many young leaders tried to form a new political party to make sure their movement brought real change. (অনেক তরুণ নেতা একটি নতুন রাজনৈতিক দল গঠনের চেষ্টা করেন, যাতে তাদের আন্দোলন সত্যিকারের পরিবর্তন আনতে পারে।) The July Revolution was a very important event. (জুলাই বিপ্লব একটি অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ঘটনা ছিল।) It showed that young people can bring big changes. (এটি প্রমাণ করেছে যে তরুণরা বড় পরিবর্তন আনতে পারে।) It also showed that Bangladesh needs more democracy, fairness, and justice for all. (এটি আরও দেখিয়েছে যে বাংলাদেশে আরও গণতন্ত্র, ন্যায়বিচার এবং সবার জন্য সুবিচার প্রয়োজন।) Key Points: Key points of the July Revolution/Student-People's Uprising (2024) in Bangladesh: 1. Cause of the Protest Triggered by unfair quota system in government jobs (reserving 56% of posts for specific groups). Students demanded merit-based recruitment , calling the quota system discriminatory. 2. Who Led the Movement? University and college students were the main leaders. Later joined by job seekers, young professionals, and ordinary citizens . 3. Major Protests & Actions Road blockades, rallies, and sit-ins across major cities (Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi). Social media campaigns (#NoMoreQuota) spread awareness globally. Peaceful demonstrations , despite police crackdowns. 4. Government Response Initially used force (tear gas, rubber bullets, arrests). Later abolished the quota system due to public pressure. 5. Outcome & Impact Quota system scrapped —a historic victory for protesters. Proved people’s power against unfair policies. Inspired youth-led movements in other countries. 6. Why It’s Significant Showed unity between students and common people . Highlighted demands for transparency and equal opportunity . Became a symbol of peaceful resistance in Bangladesh. Vocabulary: English vocabulary words  related to the July Revolution or the Student–People's Uprising of 2024 in Bangladesh , along with their meanings in Bangla : 🔥 Revolution & Protest Vocabulary Revolution  – বিপ্লব Uprising  – গণজাগরণ / বিদ্রোহ Protest  – প্রতিবাদ Demonstration  – বিক্ষোভ Movement  – আন্দোলন Activism  – সক্রিয় অংশগ্রহণ March  – মিছিল Rally  – সমাবেশ Boycott  – বর্জন Sit-in  – অবস্থান ধর্মঘট Strike  – ধর্মঘট Rebellion  – বিদ্রোহ Dissent  – ভিন্নমত Repression  – দমন Crackdown  – কঠোর দমন Suppression  – দমন-পীড়ন Oppression  – নিপীড়ন Resistance  – প্রতিরোধ Reform  – সংস্কার Revolt  – বিদ্রোহ 👩‍🎓 People & Roles Student  – ছাত্র Youth  – যুবক / তরুণ Leader  – নেতা Activist  – কর্মী Protester  – প্রতিবাদকারী Citizen  – নাগরিক Government  – সরকার Prime Minister  – প্রধানমন্ত্রী Police  – পুলিশ Army  – সেনাবাহিনী Supporter  – সমর্থক Victim  – ভিকটিম / ভুক্তভোগী Freedom fighter  – মুক্তিযোদ্ধা Public  – জনগণ Interim Government  – অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার ⚖️ Politics & Power Regime  – শাসনব্যবস্থা Resignation  – পদত্যাগ Election  – নির্বাচন Vote  – ভোট Democracy  – গণতন্ত্র Dictatorship  – একনায়কতন্ত্র Justice  – ন্যায়বিচার Freedom  – স্বাধীনতা Rights  – অধিকার Corruption  – দুর্নীতি Opposition  – বিরোধী দল Change  – পরিবর্তন Power  – ক্ষমতা Rule  – শাসন Transition  – পরিবর্তনের ধাপ 📉 Problems & Complaints Quota  – কোটাব্যবস্থা Unemployment  – বেকারত্ব Inflation  – মূল্যস্ফীতি Inequality  – বৈষম্য Poverty  – দারিদ্র্য Injustice  – অন্যায় Censorship  – সেন্সরশিপ / প্রকাশনায় নিষেধাজ্ঞা Internet Shutdown  – ইন্টারনেট বন্ধ Curfew  – কারফিউ Violence  – সহিংসতা 📰 Media & Information News  – সংবাদ Report  – প্রতিবেদন Viral  – ভাইরাল Social media  – সামাজিক মাধ্যম Broadcast  – সম্প্রচার Coverage  – কাভারেজ Journalist  – সাংবাদিক Footage  – ভিডিও দৃশ্য Documentary  – প্রামাণ্যচিত্র Fact  – তথ্য 💔 Impact & Aftermath Martyr  – শহীদ Injury  – আঘাত Death  – মৃত্যু Arrest  – গ্রেপ্তার Casualty  – হতাহত Destruction  – ধ্বংস Fear  – ভয় Hope  – আশা Change-maker  – পরিবর্তন-আনয়নকারী Unity  – ঐক্য 📢 Expression & Emotion Anger  – রাগ Frustration  – হতাশা Bravery  – সাহসিকতা Determination  – দৃঢ় সংকল্প Patriotism  – দেশপ্রেম Solidarity  – একাত্মতা Grief  – শোক Outrage  – ক্ষোভ Hopefulness  – আশাবাদিতা Commitment  – প্রতিশ্রুতি 🧭 Vision & Goals Change  – পরিবর্তন Rebuild  – পুনর্গঠন Stability  – স্থিতিশীলতা Development  – উন্নয়ন Unity  – ঐক্য Peace  – শান্তি Progress  – অগ্রগতি Future  – ভবিষ্যৎ Transformation  – রূপান্তর Freedom of speech  – মত প্রকাশের স্বাধীনতা The July Revolution of 2024 in Bangladesh: A Detailed Analysis The July Revolution of 2024, also known as the Student–People's Uprising, stands as a pivotal moment in Bangladesh's history. This mass movement, primarily led by students and supported by the general populace, not only addressed immediate grievances but also reshaped the nation's political landscape. This essay delves into the origins, progression, and consequences of the revolution, highlighting its significance in the broader context of Bangladesh's democratic evolution.​ Origins of the Movement The seeds of the July Revolution were sown in early June 2024 when the Supreme Court of Bangladesh reinstated a controversial quota system for government jobs. This system allocated 30% of public sector positions to the descendants of freedom fighters from the 1971 Liberation War, a policy that many perceived as inequitable and detrimental to merit-based recruitment. The reinstatement reversed the government's 2018 decision to abolish such quotas, reigniting long-standing frustrations among students and job seekers. ​ In response, a student-led organization named Students Against Discrimination mobilized protests, demanding a fair and meritocratic recruitment process. Their initial peaceful demonstrations quickly gained traction, resonating with a broader segment of the population disillusioned with systemic corruption and limited employment opportunities. ​ Escalation of Protests The movement gained momentum rapidly. By July 1, 2024, students from various universities and colleges across Bangladesh had taken to the streets, organizing rallies, sit-ins, and road blockades. The government's response was swift and severe; law enforcement agencies employed tear gas, rubber bullets, and, in some instances, live ammunition to disperse the crowds. These heavy-handed tactics resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities, further galvanizing public support for the protesters. ​ The situation intensified on July 15 when a peaceful assembly at Dhaka University was met with brutal force by security personnel. The crackdown led to the deaths of several students, igniting nationwide outrage. In solidarity, citizens from various walks of life, including professionals, laborers, and even members of the diaspora, joined the movement, transforming it from a student protest into a national uprising. Government Measures and Public Reaction Facing mounting pressure, the government implemented drastic measures to suppress the uprising. A nationwide curfew was imposed, the military was deployed to patrol major cities, and internet services were suspended to stifle communication among protesters. Despite these efforts, the movement persisted, with demonstrators employing innovative methods to coordinate and disseminate information, such as utilizing offline networks and word-of-mouth strategies. International organizations and foreign governments expressed concern over the escalating violence and urged the Bangladeshi government to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue with the protesters. Amnesty International and the United Nations called for an end to the use of excessive force and highlighted the importance of upholding human rights during such crises.  Climax and Resolution The tipping point of the revolution occurred on August 5, 2024, when massive crowds converged on government buildings in Dhaka, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had been in power for over fifteen years. Confronted with an untenable situation and dwindling support from both domestic and international allies, Hasina resigned from her position and sought refuge in India. Her departure precipitated a constitutional crisis, necessitating the formation of an interim government. ​ Wikipedia In the wake of Hasina's resignation, an interim administration was established under the leadership of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate renowned for his contributions to social and economic development. The interim government, backed by the military, pledged to restore order, address the grievances that had sparked the uprising, and organize free and fair elections. ​ Aftermath and Implications The aftermath of the July Revolution was marked by both hope and challenges. The interim government faced the arduous task of rebuilding a nation fractured by weeks of unrest. Key priorities included revitalizing the economy, ensuring justice for victims of state violence, and implementing reforms to prevent the recurrence of such crises. However, the transition was not without obstacles. Reports emerged of retaliatory attacks against former government officials and supporters, underscoring the deep divisions within the country. ​ Despite these challenges, the July Revolution underscored the potency of collective action and the pivotal role of youth in shaping a nation's destiny. It served as a testament to the resilience of Bangladesh's civil society and its unwavering commitment to democratic principles. The movement also highlighted the necessity for governments to remain responsive to the aspirations and concerns of their citizens, lest they face similar upheavals.​ Conclusion The July Revolution of 2024 was more than a protest against a flawed quota system; it was a clarion call for justice, equity, and democratic governance. It revealed the latent power of an engaged and determined populace to effect meaningful change, even in the face of formidable opposition. As Bangladesh continues its journey towards democratic consolidation, the lessons of the July Revolution remain ever pertinent, serving as both a reminder and a guide for future generations.​

Paragraph Writing A ZOO Zoos are a cherished destination for children during vacations. They offer a unique opportunity to encounter animals we read about in books or see in videos, allowing us to witness creatures we don't often encounter in our daily lives.Visiting the zoo is an exhilarating experience. It fulfills the dreams of many, providing a chance to see beloved animals up close. Zoos have come a long way from their earlier days when they were primarily for entertainment. In the past, animals endured mistreatment from professional trainers, but times have changed, and such practices are no longer tolerated. Zoos have shifted their focus and objectives. Today's zoos prioritize the welfare and safety of their animal residents. Many government organizations work diligently to ensure that animals in captivity are well cared for. These organizations conduct regular visits to zoos, monitoring the health and living conditions of the animals and birds. In essence, modern zoos have transformed into sanctuaries that prioritize the well-being and conservation of animals. They have moved away from their entertainment-oriented past and are now dedicated to providing a safe and enriching environment for both animals and visitors. My Visit to a Zoo Visiting a zoo is an important part of education in one's life. A zoo is a very spectacular place. It is a place of the animal world. I had been waiting for visiting a zoo from my childhood. I am lucky that during the last winter vacation I got a chance to visit the Mirpur National Zoo. which is the biggest and the oldest zoo in Bangladesh. 1 went to the zoo with my grandfather by taxi. We reached the gate of the zoo at 10 a.m. There was a big gathering of people of all ages in front of the gate. We bought two tickets and entered the zoo. Our joy knew no bounds. The total area of the zoo is about 313 acres of land. There are about 2,500 spices of animals in this world famous zoo. At first we went to the cage of crocodiles. We saw the crocodiles basking in the sun. Then we saw a lot of monkeys jumping from one branches to another. We saw various kinds of birds and animals in their cages. Lions, deer, bears zebras, elephants, horses and hyenas were the main attraction , to me. Among the birds, pea-cocks, maynas, bulbules etc. were the most fascinating and enjoyable to me. During my visit to the zoo, I met many students of my own age. We visited the zoo for about three hours. We left the zoo with a happy, cheerful and joyful mood. Really, visiting a zoo has a great educative value. Only bookish knowledge cannot quench the thirst for knowledge. It broadens the kingdom of knowledge and gives us new experience. It also helps to remove the monotony of routine works and forget painful and sorrowful events of the past. In order to make life successful and fruitful, every student should visit a zoo during his/her holidays. My Visit to a Zoo Going to a zoo is an essential part of learning in one's life. Zoos are fascinating places that provide a glimpse into the world of animals. I had eagerly awaited the opportunity to visit a zoo since my childhood, and I was fortunate to finally visit the Mirpur National Zoo, the largest and oldest zoo in Bangladesh, during the last winter break. My grandfather and I took a taxi to reach the zoo, arriving at its entrance at 10 a.m. There was a large crowd of people of all ages gathered in front of the gate. We purchased two tickets and entered the zoo, filled with boundless excitement. The zoo covers an extensive area of approximately 313 acres of land and houses around 2,500 species of animals, making it a world-renowned attraction. Our first stop was the crocodile enclosure, where we observed these creatures basking in the sun. We then watched numerous monkeys leaping from one branch to another, and we marveled at the various kinds of birds and animals in their enclosures. Personally, I found the lions, deer, bears, zebras, elephants, horses, and hyenas to be the most captivating. Among the birds, peacocks, mynas, bulbuls, and others were truly fascinating and brought us immense joy. During our visit to the zoo, I had the chance to meet many students of my own age. We explored the zoo for approximately three hours, leaving with hearts full of happiness, cheerfulness, and joy. Indeed, visiting a zoo holds great educational value. It goes beyond mere bookish knowledge, broadening our horizons and providing us with new experiences. Additionally, it helps break the monotony of our daily routines and allows us to temporarily forget the pains and sorrows of the past. To lead a successful and fulfilling life, every student should consider visiting a zoo during their holidays. Composition / Essay Writing My Visit to a Zoo Visiting a zoo is a wonderful way to learn about animals and enjoy nature. Zoos help us see many kinds of animals in one place, making them both fun and educational. I had always wanted to visit a zoo, and during my last winter vacation, my dream came true. My grandfather and I went to the Mirpur National Zoo, the largest and oldest zoo in Bangladesh. We took a taxi to the zoo and reached the entrance at 10 a.m. The gate was crowded with people of all ages. After buying two tickets, we entered the zoo, feeling very excited. The zoo is huge, covering about 313 acres, and is home to around 2,500 animals. It is one of the most famous attractions in the country. Our first stop was the crocodile area, where we saw crocodiles resting in the sun. Then, we watched monkeys swinging from one tree branch to another. As we walked, we saw many birds and animals in their enclosures. My favorite animals were lions, deer, bears, zebras, elephants, horses, and hyenas. Among the birds, I loved the colorful peacocks, mynas, and bulbuls. Their beauty filled me with joy. During our visit, I also met other students who were my age. We spent about three hours exploring the zoo, enjoying every moment. Seeing so many animals and birds in one place was an unforgettable experience. Visiting a zoo is more than just fun—it is also very educational. It teaches us about animals, their habits, and their environments in a way that books cannot. It also gives us a break from our daily routines and helps us relax. I believe every student should visit a zoo during their holidays. It is a great way to learn new things, refresh the mind, and create beautiful memories. My visit to the Mirpur National Zoo was a day I will always cherish. A Visit to a Zoo A zoo is a place where many animals and birds are kept safely. People go there to see and learn about animals. In Bangladesh, many families visit the zoo during holidays or weekends. It is a nice place for children, students, and people of all ages. A zoo helps us see animals that we usually only see in books or on TV. Last winter, I went to the Dhaka Zoo with my parents and younger brother. It was during our school holiday. We were very happy and excited. When we reached the zoo, I saw a big gate and many people were standing in line to buy tickets. After we entered, we saw a map that showed where each animal was kept. Inside the zoo, we saw many kinds of animals. I saw lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, and elephants. We also saw beautiful birds like parrots, peacocks, and eagles. I liked the giraffes the most because they were very tall and friendly. Some animals were from our country, and some came from other countries. Each animal had a name and a small board that told us where it came from and what it eats. The animals were kept in big, clean cages or open spaces. We were not allowed to feed them. Zoo workers take care of the animals every day. They feed them, clean their places, and look after their health. I enjoyed the visit very much. I learned many things about animals and nature. It was a fun and educational trip. I hope to go again with my friends next time. A Visit to a Zoo Visiting a zoo is always an exciting and meaningful experience. It allows us to see and learn about a wide variety of animals, birds, reptiles, and insects that we usually only read about in books or see on television. A zoo brings us closer to the amazing creatures that share our planet with us. It helps us understand the natural world better and teaches us how important it is to care for all forms of life, not just humans. Most zoos today are built to look and feel like the natural environments of the animals, giving them a safe and healthy place to live while also letting people observe them closely. One of the best parts of going to a zoo is how much we can learn. Children especially get a lot out of the experience, as they are able to see animals in real life—some of which are very rare or endangered. They begin to understand the importance of protecting wildlife and saving the homes of animals like forests, rivers, and mountains. Zoos often have signs and guides that explain where each animal comes from, what it eats, and how it behaves. Some animals I saw, like the lion, tiger, and bear, looked strong and powerful. Others, like the deer, monkeys, and peacocks, were gentler and playful. Modern zoos also play a very important role in helping to protect animals. Many species around the world are in danger of disappearing forever. Zoos try to prevent this by taking care of these animals, helping them to breed, and keeping them healthy. In some cases, zoos also release animals back into the wild to help increase their population. Governments and other organisations now work with zoos to make sure the animals are looked after properly. When I visited the zoo last winter, I went with my parents and chose to take the little toy train that goes around the zoo. It was slow and comfortable and stopped in front of each animal area, giving us time to look closely. It really felt like we were travelling through a small forest where wild animals lived freely. I saw a tiger walking slowly, a bear playing with a wooden log, and parrots with bright, colourful feathers sitting on tree branches. The parrots were so beautiful that I couldn’t stop watching them. The best part was when the zoo keeper allowed me to feed some of the birds. At first, I was a little nervous, but soon I felt calm and happy as the birds gathered around me. I even got to touch one of them gently, which made me smile. After exploring the zoo, we went to the cafeteria inside, where the food was named after different animals. It was fun and the food tasted great. That trip was not only fun but also taught me many things about nature and animals. I hope I can go again soon, maybe with all my friends next time.

Cambridge IELTS Book 18 Listening Test 1 Part-1 Transport Survey Question No. Answer Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer-Containing Sentence) Synonyms of the Keywords in Question / Equivalent Words in the Audio Script Explanation 1 DW30 7YZ Postcode "It’s DW3Q 7YZ." - The postcode is clearly stated in the audio, though there is a minor spelling variation in the transcript. 2 24(th) April Date of bus journey "OK. And that was today. It’s the 24th of April, isn’t it?" - The speaker confirms the date of travel as 24th April. 3 Dentist Reason for trip "Yes. I did some shopping but the main reason I came here was to go to the dentist." - The reason for travel is directly mentioned in the audio. 4 Parking Cost of (too high) "I stopped driving ages ago because parking was so difficult to find and it costs so much." "costs so much" = "too high" The speaker states that the cost of parking was high, leading them to use the bus. 5 Claxby Got on bus at "At the bus stop on Claxby Street." - The location where the bus journey started is clearly mentioned. 6 Late Bus today was "...but this morning it was late. Only about 10 minutes, but still." - The bus was late by 10 minutes, confirming the answer. 7 Evening Frequency of buses in the "...any time I’ve been in town in the evening... I’ve noticed you have to wait a long time for a bus." "wait a long time" = "low frequency" The speaker complains that buses are not frequent in the evening. 8 Supermarket Goes to the (by car) "Well, I have got a car but I don’t use it that often. Mainly just to go to the supermarket." - The primary reason for using the car is stated explicitly. 9 Pollution Dislikes travelling by bike in the city centre because of "I’m not keen on cycling there because of all the pollution." - The reason for disliking cycling in the city center is clearly mentioned. 10 Storage Doesn’t own a bike because of a lack of "Well, I live in a flat – on the second floor and it doesn’t have any storage." - The lack of storage space is given as the reason for not owning a bike. Part-2 Becoming a volunteer at ACE Question No. Answer Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio (answer-containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms of the keywords used in question (equivalent words/expression in the audio script) Explanation (why this is the correct answer) 11 C Seats, apologise "...but it does mean that the people at the back of the room may be a bit squashed." Squashed = very close together The speaker apologizes for the seating arrangement being cramped, meaning some seats are too close together. 12 A Age of volunteers "Other considerations, such as reliability, are crucial in voluntary work and age isn’t related to these, in our experience." Considerations = factors, reliability = important quality The speaker emphasizes that age is less important than reliability, making option A correct. 13 A Training "What’s more, training doesn’t end when you start working for us – it takes place before, during and after periods of work." Continuous = ongoing, doesn’t end The speaker states that training happens before, during, and after work, meaning it is continuous. 14 B Commitment "But it is critical that you have enough hours in the day for whatever role we agree is suitable for you." Commitment = dedication, enough hours = availability The speaker stresses the importance of dedication to voluntary work. 15 E Availability "...if being a volunteer becomes stressful then it’s best not to do it at all." Availability = enough time, hours in the day The speaker highlights the need to have enough time for volunteer work. 16 B Fundraising "If you have the creativity to come up with an imaginative or novel way of fundraising, we’d be delighted..." Imaginative = original, novel = new ideas The speaker mentions creativity as a key quality for fundraising. 17 G Litter collection "...for this it’s useful if you can walk for long periods, sometimes uphill." Walk for long periods = good level of fitness The speaker suggests physical endurance is necessary for litter collection. 18 D ‘Playmates’ "...it’s good if you know something about nutrition and can give clear instructions." Nutrition = food and diet, clear instructions = understanding Knowledge of food and diet is needed for playmates helping children learn about health. 19 A Story club "...especially if you have done some acting. We put on three performances a year..." Acting = experience on stage, performances = theatre Acting skills help with performances in the story club. 20 F First aid "Initially, though, your priority will be to take in a lot of information and not forget any important steps or details." Not forget details = good memory, take in a lot of information = retention First aid requires remembering crucial information, making a good memory essential. Part - 3 Talk on jobs in fashion design Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords from Question What We Hear in the Audio  (Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotes) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions in Audio Explanation (Why This Answer Is Correct) 21 A Problem, start of the talk "I went early so that I’d get a seat and not have to stand, but then this guy sat right in front of me and he was so tall!" View was blocked → "this guy sat right in front of me and he was so tall!" Option A is correct because Chantal couldn't see the speaker due to a tall person blocking her view. Option B is incorrect because she found a seat. Option C is incorrect because it was not noise from students that was the problem. 22 B Surprised, job market "Yeah, but it looks like there’s a whole range of … areas of work that we hadn’t even thought of – like fashion journalism, for instance." Variety → "a whole range of … areas of work" Option B is correct because Hugo and Chantal were surprised by the variety of jobs available. Option A is incorrect because competition was expected. Option C is incorrect because excitement was not their main reaction. 23 A Agree, speaker’s message "She did. She kept saying things like ‘I know you all think this, but …’ and then she’d tell us how it really is." Unfair → "It was a bit harsh, though!" Option A is correct because they felt the speaker's tone was harsh and somewhat unfair. Option B is incorrect because they followed the talk. Option C is incorrect because the speaker was not criticizing the industry itself. 24 C Criticise, school careers advice "We were told about lots of different careers – just when we needed to be, but not by the experts who really know stuff." Who gave advice → "not by the experts who really know stuff" Option C is correct because they criticized the lack of expert career guidance. Option A is incorrect because timing was not the issue. Option B is incorrect because they received plenty of advice. 25 B Disagree, future career "Well. I promised myself that I’d go through this course and keep an open mind till the end." vs. "But I think it’s better to pick an area of the industry now and then aim to get better and better at it." When to choose a career → "keep an open mind" vs. "pick an area now" Option B is correct because Hugo wants to decide now, while Chantal prefers to wait. Option A is incorrect because they did not argue over the best career. Option C is incorrect because their reasons for choosing fashion were not debated. 26 A Hugo, unpaid assistant "I’m prepared for that, aren’t you?" Realistic → "I’m prepared for that" Option A is correct because Hugo accepts that unpaid work is part of the industry. Option B is incorrect because he does not call it dishonest. Option C is incorrect because he does not say others want to change it. 27 & 28  (Either Order) B, E Speaker, first job mistakes "And then he was so mean, telling her she was more interested in her own appearance than his!" / "Well, as she said, she should have hidden her negative feelings about him, but she didn’t." Paying too much attention to appearance → "more interested in her own appearance than his" / Openly disliking client → "she should have hidden her negative feelings about him" B is correct because she admitted she focused too much on her own looks. E is correct because she regretted showing her dislike. A, C, and D are incorrect as they were not mentioned as mistakes. 29 & 30  (Either Order) A, C Useful retail information "Imagine you worked in an expensive shop and you found out the garments sold there were being returned because they … fell apart in the wash!" / "However, it would be useful to know if there’s a gap in the market – you know, an item that no one’s stocking but that consumers are looking for." People return fashion items → "garments … being returned" / Fashion designs people want but can’t find → "an item that no one’s stocking but that consumers are looking for" A is correct because knowing why items are returned helps designers. C is correct because understanding gaps in the market helps in design choices. B, D, and E are incorrect as they were not discussed as critical information. Part 4 Elephant translocation Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords from Question What We Hear in the Audio  (Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotes) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions in Audio Explanation (Why This Answer Is Correct) 31 Fences Damage, park "Elephants were routinely knocking down fences around the park, which then had to be repaired at a significant cost." Breaking barriers → "knocking down fences" "Fences" is correct because elephants were damaging them due to overpopulation. 32 Family Suitable group, same "Elephants were moved in groups of between eight and twenty, all belonging to one family." Group → "belonging to one family" "Family" is correct because elephants were relocated in groups based on their family ties. 33 Helicopters Guide, elephants, open plain "A team of vets and park rangers flew over the park in helicopters and targeted a group, which were rounded up and directed to a designated open plain." Directing elephants → "rounded up and directed" "Helicopters" is correct because they were used to guide the elephants. 34 Stress Reduce, translocation process "This also had to be done as quickly as possible so as to minimise the stress caused." Minimize discomfort → "minimise the stress caused" "Stress" is correct because the process had to be done quickly to avoid causing stress to the elephants. 35 Sides Position, lungs "So all the elephants had to be placed on their sides." Prevent suffocation → "placed on their sides" "Sides" is correct because elephants needed to be positioned this way to prevent lung damage. 36 Breathing Monitored constantly "It was very important to keep an eye on their breathing – if there were fewer than six breaths per minute, the elephant would need urgent medical attention." Check respiration → "keep an eye on their breathing" "Breathing" is correct because it had to be continuously observed for safety. 37 Feet Data, tusk size "Measurements were taken of each elephant’s tusks – elephants with large tusks would be at greater risk from poachers – and also of their feet." Measurements → "also of their feet" "Feet" is correct because foot measurements were recorded along with tusk sizes. 38 Employment Opportunities "Employment prospects have improved enormously, contributing to rising living standards for the whole community." Job chances → "employment prospects have improved" "Employment" is correct because translocation led to more job opportunities. 39 Weapons Reduction, poachers "In fact, many of them volunteered to give up their weapons, as they were no longer of any use to them." Hunting tools → "volunteered to give up their weapons" "Weapons" is correct because poachers surrendered them after finding alternative incomes. 40 Tourism Contributor, GDP "All this has been a big draw for tourism, which contributes five times more than the illegal wildlife trade to GDP." Economic growth → "big draw for tourism" "Tourism" is correct because it significantly boosted the economy.

Cambridge IELTS Book 19 Listening Test -3 Part-1 Local food shops Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in the Question Explanation 1 harbour Kite Place, location "It’s the area by the harbour." port, dock The harbour is mentioned as the location of Kite Place in the audio. 2 bridge fish market, location "It’s at the far end of Kite Place, so you have to go over the bridge and then it’s on the right." overpass, crossing The audio clearly states that you must cross a bridge to reach the fish market. 3 3.30 best time, fish market "It doesn’t close until four, but I’d recommend going earlier than that – it does run out of some things. As long as you get there by 3.30, you should be fine." thirty, 3:30 pm The speaker recommends arriving by 3.30 pm to avoid the risk of the fish market running out of items. 4 Rose organic shop, name "Well, it’s called ‘Rose’." flower, bloom The name of the organic shop is ‘Rose,’ which is explicitly mentioned. 5 sign organic shop, location "There’s also a big sign on the pavement so you can look for that." board, symbol A sign is mentioned as a prominent marker for the organic shop’s location. 6 purple supermarket, transport "There’s a minibus that goes to the supermarket if you need it. It’s purple and the number is 289." violet, lavender The minibus to the supermarket is described as purple in the audio. 7 samphire seaweed, fish market "Have you ever tried samphire? It’s a type of seaweed. I just ask for a handful and you fry it in butter." sea vegetable, edible seaweed Samphire, a type of seaweed, is introduced as an option to try at the fish market. 8 melon dessert, organic shop "I’d prefer a melon – it’s bigger too." fruit, cantaloupe The speaker suggests melon as a larger dessert option, which is mentioned in the organic shop section. 9 coconut spices, organic shop "The owner also sells a lot of spices there that you can put in a curry, and things like coconut." tropical nut, coconut product Coconut is listed as one of the items sold in the organic shop. 10 strawberry bakery, dessert "They have a whole range of tarts and the best are the strawberry ones." berry, red fruit Strawberry tarts are recommended as a popular item at the bakery. Part-2 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in the Question / Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation 11 C Superheroes, deaf children "This is a chance for deaf children to share their reading experiences with author Madeleine Gordon, who is herself hearing impaired." hearing impaired, deaf children The workshop is specifically for deaf children, as mentioned in the description of "Superheroes." 12 D Just do it, role play "‘Just do it’ is a practical workshop... He’ll take participants on a magical journey to faraway lands with an opportunity for aspiring actors to do some role play." drama activity, role play The workshop involves role play, as stated in the description of "Just do it." 13 F Count on me, age group "‘Count on me’ is an inspiring and entertaining look at the issues of friendship for 13–14-year-olds." specific age group, 13–14-year-olds This workshop is aimed at a specific age group, 13–14-year-olds, as stated in the audio. 14 G Speak up, loneliness "‘Speak up’ is part of a series of workshops on the subject of mental health. This is a creative writing workshop encouraging children to describe situations where young people experience loneliness." unhappy feeling, loneliness The workshop focuses on loneliness and mental health issues, as described in "Speak up." 15 B Jump for joy, author "‘Jump for joy’, as many of you will know, is the heart-warming, best-selling story by Nina Karan about a young girl’s trip to visit her relatives in India." prize-winning author, best-selling story The workshop is linked to a best-selling story by an author, Nina Karan, as mentioned in the description of "Jump for joy." 16 H Sticks and stones, culture "‘Sticks and stones’ is the beautifully illustrated picture book for young readers about a community who organise an African-Caribbean festival to help local children learn about their Jamaican roots." culture awareness, Jamaican roots The workshop raises awareness of a particular culture, specifically Jamaican culture, as stated in the description of "Sticks and stones." 17 & 18 D, E Alive and Kicking, reasons "It’s basically the teenage diary of a boy from Somalia who comes to live in the UK... It deals with the serious issue of immigration... this one actually made me cry with laughter." funny, important topic The book is recommended for its humor (funny) and its exploration of an important topic (immigration). 19 & 20 B, C Reading, advice for parents "One thing I’d say is to make time to sit down with your child and share books with them... You can introduce new authors and genres to them. Librarians should be able to help you with this." recommendations, librarian, encourage reading The speaker advises parents to encourage reading by sharing books and getting recommendations from librarians. Part - 3 Science experiment for year 12 students Question No. Answer in Bold Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Synonyms of Keywords in the Audio Explanation 21 C how does Clare feel "I’m really struggling with my Year 12 science class" struggling, not making progress Clare expresses frustration due to the students' lack of engagement despite giving them a test. 22 B How does Jake react "You’d also need to have access to the children’s medical records...I suspect it’s just not going to be easy." difficult, concerned Jake feels that obtaining the necessary data for the experiment would be challenging, particularly due to confidentiality issues. 23 A problem with animal experiment "But if we found out that, say, a particular diet affects the health of animals, the same thing wouldn’t necessarily be true for people, would it?" results, may not apply Clare acknowledges that results from animal experiments may not apply to humans, which is a limitation. 24 A What question should experiment address "So maybe we could look at food supplements… things like extra iron and extra protein, and their impact on health." focus, impact on health The experiment focuses on food supplements, and specifically the impact of sugar on health. 25 C Clare might also consider doing another experiment "Like, you could give some of the mice the chance to be more active, running on a wheel or something" exercise, active Jake suggests testing the effect of exercise, such as using a running wheel, as an alternative experiment. 26 C size of mice group "All young ones, not a mixture of old and young." young, age Jake specifies that the mice used should all be young to ensure consistent results. 27 H divide into groups "You could use food colouring, that wouldn’t hurt them." distinguish, colour Jake suggests using food colouring to differentiate the groups of mice. 28 E food given to mice "I might be better to give them something like cereal with it." cereal, sugar Clare proposes adding sugar to cereal for the experiment instead of giving the mice straight sugar. 29 B prevent escape "You need something called a weighing chamber to stop the mice from running away." weighing chamber, escape To prevent the mice from running away during weighing, a weighing chamber is required. 30 F do all necessary calculations "Once we’ve measured the weight gain of each mouse we can work out the average for each group, as well as the standard deviation." measurements, calculations After weighing the mice, calculations like the average weight and standard deviation are needed. Part 4 Microplastics Question No. Answer (in Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Containing the Answer) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Used in the Audio Explanation (Why the Answer is Correct) 31 clothing Microplastics, come from "Threads and microfibres detach from synthetic clothing every time they’re put in a washing machine..." synthetic clothes, textiles The answer is correct as microplastics come from the fibres that detach from synthetic clothing during washing. Other options like "synthetic materials" were not mentioned. 32 mouths Effects, wildlife, injuries "There is evidence that microplastics harm small creatures... by damaging their mouths..." damage to creatures, animals, harm The correct answer is mouths  since the audio directly mentions damage to the mouths of small creatures, not other body parts. 33 salt Food, microplastics, found "...salt and many kinds of seafood have also been found to contain microplastics." found in food, detected in products Salt  is correct because the speaker directly mentions it as containing microplastics. Other food items like seafood were also mentioned, but salt  was explicitly listed. 34 toothpaste Banned, microplastics, products "...there is legislation which prevents manufacturers from adding plastic microbeads to shower gels, facial cleansers and toothpaste." legislation, microbeads, banned products The correct answer is toothpaste  as it's one of the products specifically banned from containing microplastics, not other products like shower gels. 35 fertilisers Soil, microplastics, enter "What’s more, many of the fertilisers used by both farmers and gardeners contain microplastics." fertilizers, agriculture Fertilisers  is the correct answer as it’s mentioned directly in the audio as containing microplastics, not other environmental factors like rain. 36 nutrients Earthworms, add, soil "These worms, which live in topsoil, are an essential component of our agricultural system. By feeding on soil, they mix nutrients into it, thereby making it more fertile." make soil fertile, enrich soil The answer is nutrients  because earthworms mix nutrients into the soil, as mentioned in the audio. 37 growth Microplastics, plants "The study aimed to find whether microplastics in earthworms affect the growth of plants." impact, plants, development Growth  is correct as the audio talks about whether microplastics affect the growth of plants, directly matching the question. 38 weight Earthworms, loss, microplastics "The result was that the worms lost weight rapidly." loss, mass, reduction Weight  is correct as it directly refers to the weight loss of earthworms, mentioned clearly in the audio. 39 acid Soil, level, rise "The team also discovered that there was an increase in the amount of acid found in the soil." pH, chemical composition Acid  is the correct answer because it directly refers to the increase in the soil's acid level due to microplastics. 40 society Soil, ecosystem, impact "When soil becomes impoverished by the presence of microplastics, not only ecosystems but also the whole of society are negatively impacted." environment, community Society  is the right answer as the audio explicitly mentions the negative impact on society, not other broader impacts like ecosystems.

Cambridge IELTS Book 18 Listening Test 3 Part - 1 Wayside Camera Club membership form Question No. Answer (Bold Face) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question (Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script) Explanation (Why That is the Correct Answer / Why Other Options Are Incorrect) 1 Marrowfield Home address "It’s 52 Marrowfield Street." House number and street The speaker clearly states the house number and street name. 2 Relative Heard about us "I was talking to a relative the other day and he suggested it." Family member The speaker explicitly mentions a relative suggested the club. 3 Socialise Reasons for joining "Well, I also like to socialise with other photographers." Meet, interact, network The speaker states socialising as a reason for joining. 4 Full Type of membership "I think I’ll go for the full membership, then." Complete, entire The speaker chooses full membership over associate membership. 5 Domestic life Title of competition "Well, the theme was entitled ‘Domestic Life’." Home life, household activities The competition required a scene related to home life. 6 Clouds Scene must show "The instructions were to capture the clouds as well." Sky formations, overcast, cloud cover The audio specifies that clouds must be included in the sunset scene. 7 Timing Feedback to Dan "The feedback was that I should have waited a bit longer to get the shot." Moment, instant, right time The mistake was taking the photo too soon, making 'timing' the correct answer. 8 Animal magic Title of competition "And then the third competition I entered was called ‘Animal Magic’." Wildlife theme, pet photography The competition focused on capturing animal movement. 9 (Animal) movement Scene must show "That’s what we had to show – there had to be some movement in the scene." Motion, activity, action The key aspect of the competition was to capture animals in motion. 10 Dark Feedback to Dan "I suspected that it was a bit dark, which is what I was told." Low light, dim, underexposed The photograph was too dark, making 'dark' the correct answer. Part-2 Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of Keywords / Equivalent Words in the Audio Script Explanation (Why the Answer is Correct / Why Other Options are Incorrect) 11 & 12 B, C  (in either order) warnings, picking mushrooms "The other thing to avoid is mushrooms growing beside busy roads for obvious reasons." "You should never consume mushrooms picked by friends or neighbours." Avoid = Don’t, beside busy roads = near busy roads, consume = eat, picked by = given to B (Correct):  Mushrooms near busy roads may be contaminated. C (Correct):  Mushrooms from others may be unsafe due to lookalike poisonous types. A (Incorrect):  Not mentioned. D (Incorrect):  No warning about eating while picking. E (Incorrect):  No mention of old mushrooms. 13 & 14 B, D  (in either order) ideas, wild mushrooms "Finally, just because deer or squirrels eat a particular mushroom doesn’t mean that you can." "Don’t listen to people who tell you that it’s only OK to eat mushrooms that are pale or dull – this is completely untrue. Some edible mushrooms are bright red, for example." Unsafe = may be unsafe, bright = brightly coloured B (Correct):  Some mushrooms eaten by animals can be harmful to humans. D (Correct):  Some brightly coloured mushrooms are edible. A (Incorrect):  No need to peel mushrooms. C (Incorrect):  Cooking does not necessarily destroy toxins. E (Incorrect):  Poisonous mushrooms do not always have a bad smell. 15 C advice, picking mushrooms, parks "But you need to be there first thing in the morning, as there’s likely to be a lot of competition – not just from people but wildlife too." First thing in the morning = get there early C (Correct):  Early arrival ensures availability. A (Incorrect):  Wooded areas mentioned but not as advice. B (Incorrect):  No mention of wildlife disturbance. 16 B beginners, picking mushrooms "If possible, you should go with a group led by an expert – you’ll stay safe and learn a lot that way." Go with a group = join a group B (Correct):  Group learning is safer. A (Incorrect):  Apps are unreliable due to signal issues. C (Incorrect):  Books are not recommended alone. 17 B conservation, picking mushrooms "You should never pick all the mushrooms in one area – collect only enough for your own needs." Limited amount = not picking all B (Correct):  Picking only what is needed conserves mushrooms. A (Incorrect):  No mention of selecting only fully grown ones. C (Incorrect):  Avoiding rare areas is not the main conservation point. 18 C decline, wild mushrooms "But the biggest problem is that so many new houses have been built in this area in the last ten years. And more water is being taken from rivers and reservoirs because of this, and mushroom habitats have been destroyed." Rise in building developments = more houses, habitats destroyed = decline C (Correct):  Building development leads to habitat destruction. A (Incorrect):  Demand from restaurants is mentioned but not as the main cause. B (Incorrect):  No mention of lack of rain. 19 A storing mushrooms "As soon as you get home, put them in the fridge. They’ll be fine for a couple of days, but it’s best to cook them as soon as possible." Fine for a couple of days = no more than two days A (Correct):  Mushrooms should be kept in the fridge for a short time. B (Incorrect):  Brown bag mentioned, but dark room is not. C (Incorrect):  No mention of leaving them after washing. 20 A trying new varieties, mushrooms "Be adventurous! They’re great in so many dishes – stir fries, risottos, pasta." Experiment = be adventurous, different recipes = many dishes A (Correct):  Trying mushrooms in different dishes is encouraged. B (Incorrect):  Strong taste is not the focus. C (Incorrect):  Cooking time is not emphasized. Part - 3 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That is the Correct Answer 21 & 22 A, E Opinions about the Luddites "Ultimately, they didn’t achieve anything. And anyway, industrialisation created more jobs than it destroyed." "Didn’t achieve anything," "Industrialisation created more jobs" A: The Luddites' actions were ineffective. E: Their attitude is understandable. Other options: B (still influential today), C (unfair criticism), D (proved right) are incorrect because the speaker mentions their failure to achieve goals. 23 & 24 B, D Predictions about the future of work "For example, I can’t see how people are about to have more leisure time... And what about lower unemployment?" "More leisure time," "Lower unemployment" B: The speaker doubts unemployment will fall. D: The speaker doubts working hours will be shorter. Other options: A (more rewarding work), C (delaying retirement) are incorrect because the speaker questions the predictions. 25 G Accountants "They’re still really in demand and have become far more efficient." "In demand," "More efficient" G: Both employment and productivity have risen. 26 E Hairdressers "One hairdresser for every 287 people now, compared to one for over 1,500." "Higher earning power," "Personal services" E: Higher disposable income has led to a huge increase in jobs. 27 B Administrative staff "They’re given much more responsibility and higher status." "Much more responsibility," "Higher status" B: Their role has become more interesting in recent years. 28 C Agricultural workers "Now it’s less than 0.2%." "Less than 0.2%" C: The number of people working in this sector has fallen dramatically. 29 F Care workers "This sector will see huge growth." "Huge growth" F: There is likely to be a significant rise in demand for this service. 30 A Bank clerks "The future looks quite bleak for bank clerks." "Quite bleak" A: These jobs are likely to be at risk. Part - 4 Space Traffic Management Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That is the Correct Answer 31 Technical Legal and technical ways "We’d also have to develop the technical systems to enable us to prevent such accidents." "Technical systems," "Enable" The answer refers to developing technical systems to improve safety. 32 Cheap Satellites becoming cheaper "Satellites are relatively cheap these days, compared with how they were in the past." "Relatively cheap," "Compared with the past" The answer refers to the lower cost of satellites, which increases their number. 33 Thousands Constellations of satellites "People aren’t just launching single satellites but whole constellations, consisting of thousands of them." "Whole constellations," "Thousands of them" The answer refers to the large number of satellites launched as part of constellations. 34 Identification Satellites transmitting information "Once it’s out there, it doesn’t have to send back any information to Earth to allow its identification." "Doesn’t have to send back information," "Identification" The answer refers to the lack of identification systems for satellites in orbit. 35 Tracking Systems for satellites "When it comes to the safety of satellites, at present we don’t have anything like enough proper ways of tracking them." "Not enough ways of tracking," "Safety" The answer refers to the insufficient systems for tracking satellites. 36 Military Information sharing about satellites "A satellite may be designed for military purposes, or it may have been launched for commercial reasons." "Military purposes," "Commercial reasons" The answer refers to reluctance in sharing information about military satellites. 37 Location Satellite information "Details are needed about the object itself, as well as about its location at a particular time." "Details about location," "Particular time" The answer refers to the need for satellite location data at specific times. 38 Prediction Predictions about satellites "All that the scientists can do is to put forward a prediction concerning where the satellite is heading next." "Prediction," "Heading next" The answer refers to the need for predictions regarding the satellite’s movement. 39 Database Information presentation "It needs to be put together so it can be used, and that will involve creating a single database on which it can be entered." "Single database," "Entered" The answer refers to the creation of a centralized database for information. 40 Trust Creating trust in the system "It’s also essential that this system is one that establishes trust in the people that use it." "Establishes trust," "People that use it" The answer refers to the importance of trust in the system’s users.

Cambridge IELTS Book 18 Listening Test 2 Part - 1 Working at Milo’s Restaurants Question No. Answer in bold Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio means answer (containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms/Equivalent words used in the audio Explanation 1 Training Training "For example, all employees get training – even temporary staff." Training, education All staff, including temporary ones, receive training. 2 Discount Discount "But another benefit of working for a big company like this is that you can get a discount at any of their restaurants." Reduced price, offer The company offers discounts to its staff. 3 Taxi Taxi "But if you have to do a late shift and finish work after midnight, the company will pay for you to get a taxi home." Transport, cab The company covers taxi fares for staff working late shifts. 4 Service Service "It’s really important that you can fit in and get on well with everyone. [...] That will be equally important at Milo’s." Quality, standard Milo's values staff who maintain a high service standard. 5 English Qualification "So the only other thing that’s required is good communication skills, so you’ll need to have a certificate in English." Language, communication A certificate in English is required for the position. 6 Wivenhoe Location "The first one is in Wivenhoe Street." Wivenhoe Street The job location is Wivenhoe Street. 7 Equipment Responsibilities "Obviously checking that all the portions are correct, etc., and then things like checking all the procedures for cleaning the equipment are being followed." Tools, apparatus Ensuring the equipment is clean is part of the responsibilities. 8 9.75 Pay "Well, to begin with, you’d be getting £9.75 but that goes up to £11.25 after three months." Pay rate, wage The starting salary is £9.75 per hour. 9 Deliveries Responsibilities "And you’d be responsible for making sure there’s enough stock each week – and sorting out all the deliveries." Shipments, stock The role involves handling stock and deliveries. 10 Sunday Conditions "You do get one Sunday off every four weeks." Day off, free day The employee will have one Sunday off every month. Part-2 Question No. Answer in bold Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio means answer (containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms/Equivalent words used in the audio Explanation 11 & 12 B, E  (in either order) Reasons for site selection "Because of the new industrial centre in Nunston, there’s a lot of demand for housing for employees in the region..." "We were more interested in the fact that there’s an excellent hospital just 15 kilometres away, and a large secondary school even closer than that." Industrial centre = workers, hospital = local facilities B  is correct because the site has easy access to local facilities like a hospital and school. E  is correct because the site is convenient for workers. C  is incorrect as the airport wasn’t a major reason. A  is incorrect due to the steep slope. D  is incorrect because the land is currently used for farming. 13 & 14 B, C  (in either order) Positive feedback about development "We were particularly pleased that so many people liked the designs for the layout of the development..." "The majority of people said it generally made a good impression and blended in well with the natural features of the landscape, with provision made for protecting trees and wildlife on the site." "The overall feedback has been that the design and facilities of the development make it seem a place where people of all ages can live together happily." Protecting trees = impact on the environment, living together happily = good relations B  is correct because people liked the environmental considerations. C  is correct because people appreciated the design promoting community relations. A  is incorrect as people requested more cycling facilities. D  is incorrect as not all accommodations are low-cost. E  is incorrect since people liked access to rural areas but not necessarily the location itself. 15 G School location "The school will be on that road, at the corner of the second turning to the left." Corner, turning, road The school is placed at the specified location based on the given description. 16 C Sports centre location "A large sports centre is planned with facilities for indoor and outdoor activities. This will be on the western side of the development, just below the road that branches off from London Road." Western side, below road The sports centre's placement matches the western location described. 17 D Clinic location "Can you see the lake towards the top of the map? The clinic will be just below this, to the right of a street of houses." Below, near lake The clinic is correctly identified as being below the lake, to the right of houses. 18 B Community centre location "The community centre will be adjoining the row of specially designed houses for residents over 65 on the northeast side." Northeast, next to senior housing The community centre is placed next to senior residences as described. 19 H Supermarket location "There’ll be a supermarket between the two entrances to the development, just to the south of the three large trees near London Road." Near entrances, south of trees The supermarket is positioned as per the audio's description. 20 A Playground location "The playground will be in that curve, with nice views of the lake." Curve, view of lake The playground is correctly located based on the curve near the lake. Part - 3 Talk on jobs in fashion design Question No. Answer Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question (Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script) Explanation 21 C Important, Laki eruption, 1783 "But what I found more significant was how it impacted directly and indirectly on political events, as well as having massive social and economic consequences." Impacted directly and indirectly → Profound effect on society The correct answer is C because the conversation highlights the extensive impact on society. Option A is incorrect because the eruption is not described as the most severe in modern times. Option B is incorrect as the discussion focuses more on social and political effects rather than the formal study of volcanoes. 22 A Surprised, observations, time "Yeah. I was surprised there were so many weather stations established by that time – so, you know, you can see how the weather changed, often by the hour." Weather stations → Places producing observations The correct answer is A because Adam expresses surprise at the number of places recording observations. Option B is incorrect because no contradictions are mentioned. Option C is incorrect as scientific data is discussed, but its absence is not the main focus. 23 B Contemporary sources, Laki haze "Reports from the period blamed the haze for an increase in headaches, respiratory issues, and asthma attacks." Health issues → Headaches, respiratory issues, asthma attacks The correct answer is B because the discussion emphasizes health problems associated with the haze. Option A is incorrect as people recognized the haze was unusual. Option C is incorrect as there is no mention of the sun being blocked for weeks. 24 B Benjamin Franklin, claim "It was Benjamin Franklin who realised that before anyone else." First to identify → Realised before anyone else The correct answer is B because Michelle claims Franklin was the first to identify the haze's cause. Adam confirms this but notes that a French naturalist discovered it slightly earlier. Option A is incorrect because Franklin did not come to the wrong conclusion. Option C is incorrect because Franklin did not merely support others' views. 25 & 26 A, B Issues, Laki eruption, surprised "Or that two years after the eruption, strange weather events were being reported as far away as North America and North Africa." Widespread effects → Far-reaching impact; Long-lasting effects → Two years later The correct answers are A and B because the conversation highlights the widespread and long-lasting impact. Options C, D, and E are incorrect because they are not mentioned as surprising. 27 D Iceland, impact "One of the most dramatic things there was the effect on livestock as they grazed in the fields. They were poisoned because they ate vegetation that had been contaminated with fluorine as a result of the volcanic fallout." Animals suffered → Livestock poisoned The correct answer is D because the discussion focuses on the poisoning of livestock in Iceland. 28 A Egypt, impact "It’s so far from where the eruption happened and yet the famine there led to more people dying than any other country. It was worse than the plague." Severe loss of life → More people dying than any other country The correct answer is A because Egypt experienced the highest loss of life due to famine. 29 C UK, impact "According to one report it was about double the usual number and included an unusually high percentage of people under the age of 25." Significant increase in deaths of young people → High percentage under 25 The correct answer is C because the mortality rate among young people in the UK was unusually high. 30 F USA, impact "Yes, and there was ice floating down the Mississippi, which was unprecedented." Harsh winter → Ice floating down the Mississippi The correct answer is F because extreme cold weather in the USA is mentioned. Part - 4 Pockets Question No. Answer (Bold Face) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Mark) Synonyms of the Keywords (Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script) Explanation (Why This Answer Is Correct, Why Other Options Are Incorrect) 31 Convenient Overlooked by consumers and designers "Nothing is quite as convenient as being able to pop your phone or credit card into your pocket." Convenient = Handy, Useful The speaker states that pockets are convenient because they allow easy access to small items. 32 Suits Men started to wear (clothing item) "That was the time when suits became popular." Suits = Formal wear, attire The sentence confirms that men started wearing suits in the 18th century. 33 Tailor Sewed pockets into the lining of garments "Pockets were sewn into this cloth by whichever tailor the customer used." Tailor = Dressmaker, Clothier The tailor is responsible for sewing pockets into the lining of garments. 34 Profession Bigger pockets for men of a certain type of (occupation) "They were often larger but plainer if the wearer was someone with a profession who needed to carry medical instruments – a doctor or physician, for example." Profession = Occupation, Trade Bigger pockets were made for professional men who needed to carry tools. 35 Visible Women’s pockets were less (adjective) than men’s "For one thing, they weren’t nearly as visible or as easy to reach as men’s." Visible = Noticeable, Seen Women’s pockets were hidden compared to men’s, making "visible" the correct answer. 36 String(s) Pockets were produced in pairs using (material) to link them "So – what they did was to have a pair of pockets made that were tied together with string." String = Cord, Thread The sentence explicitly states that women’s pockets were tied together with string. 37 Waist(s) Pockets hung from the women’s (body part) "Women tied the pockets around their waist so that they hung beneath their clothes." Waist = Midsection, Torso The pockets were fastened around the waist, confirming the correct answer. 38 Perfume Items such as (object) could be reached through a gap in the material "They would have an opening in the folds of their skirts through which they could reach whatever they needed, like their perfume." Perfume = Fragrance, Scent The sentence mentions perfume as an example of an item stored in pockets. 39 Image Hidden pockets had a negative effect on the (appearance) of women "The pairs of pockets became very noticeable – they stood out too much and detracted from the woman’s image." Image = Appearance, Look The pockets affected how women looked, making "image" the correct answer. 40 Handbag Bags called ‘pouches’ became popular before women carried a (item) "That was when small bags, or pouches as they were known, came into fashion and, of course, they inevitably led on to the handbag of more modern times." Handbag = Purse, Satchel The sentence explicitly states that pouches evolved into handbags, making this the correct answer.

READING PASSAGE 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13, which are based on Reading Passage 1. The Industrial Revolution in Britain Number of Question Question Keywords of the Question Answer Location with Line Number in the Paragraph Explanation 1 In Watt and Boulton’s steam engine, what was linked to the gear system? Watt and Boulton’s steam engine, gear system piston Paragraph 2, Line 3 The movement of the piston was connected to a gear system in Watt and Boulton’s steam engine, making it a significant innovation. 2 What was required to power steam engines? steam engines, required coal Paragraph 3, Line 1 The demand for coal increased as it was used to run factories and steam-powered transportation. 3 Where did spinners and weavers work before the Industrial Revolution? spinners, weavers, work location workshops Paragraph 4, Line 1 Before the Industrial Revolution, the textile work was done in small workshops or even at home by individual workers. 4 What was needed to produce cloth after the invention of the spinning jenny and power loom? production of cloth, spinning jenny, power loom, labor needed labour / labor Paragraph 4, Line 2 The invention of the spinning jenny and power loom made it easier to produce cloth, requiring much less labor than before. 5 What resulted from smelting iron ore with coke? smelting iron ore, coke, result quality Paragraph 5, Line 2 The new technique of smelting with coke produced higher quality material compared to the older methods using charcoal. 6 What increased with the growth of the railways? growth, railways, demand railway(s) Paragraph 5, Line 4 The demand for iron grew as the expansion of the railways required more iron for the construction of tracks and other infrastructure. 7 What did the new cities lack after rapid urbanization? new cities, lack of, urbanisation, issues sanitation Paragraph 7, Line 3 The rapid urbanization brought about overcrowded cities which suffered from pollution and lacked adequate sanitation systems. 8 Did Britain’s canal network grow rapidly? canal network, grew, goods transported NOT GIVEN Not explicitly mentioned There is no specific mention of the canal network growing rapidly to transport goods in the text. 9 Did costs in the iron industry rise after smelting iron with coke? costs, iron industry, coke, smelting FALSE Paragraph 5, Line 1 The technique of using coke was cheaper, not more expensive, and it led to better quality metals, which expanded production. 10 Was Samuel Morse’s system more reliable than Cooke and Wheatstone's? Samuel Morse, system, reliable, comparison NOT GIVEN Not explicitly mentioned There is no comparison of reliability between the telegraph systems of Samuel Morse and Cooke and Wheatstone in the text. 11 Were the economic benefits of industrialization limited to certain sectors of society? economic benefits, limited, sectors TRUE Paragraph 7, Line 1 While industrialization improved living standards for the middle and upper classes, many poor people continued to struggle with low wages and poor working conditions. 12 Did some skilled weavers believe new machines would lead to job losses? skilled weavers, job losses, new machines TRUE Paragraph 8, Line 1 The Luddites, a group of weavers, feared that mechanized machines would replace their craft, leading to job losses. 13 Was there sympathy for Luddites arrested near Huddersfield? sympathy, Luddites, arrested, Huddersfield NOT GIVEN Not explicitly mentioned There is no information regarding the level of sympathy among locals for Luddites arrested near Huddersfield. READING PASSAGE 2 You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 14–26 , which are based on Reading Passage 2 . Athletes and stress Number of Question Question Keywords of the Question Answer Location with Line Number in the Paragraph Explanation 14 Reference to two chemical compounds which impact on performance chemical compounds, impact, performance D Paragraph 4, Line 1 The two chemical compounds affecting performance are adrenaline  and cortisol . Adrenaline increases performance, while cortisol inhibits its positive effects. 15 Examples of strategies for minimising the effects of stress strategies, minimise, stress F Paragraph 6, Line 1 The passage provides strategies such as visualisation , using positive language, and recreating competitive pressure during training to help athletes manage stress. 16 How a sportsperson accounted for their own experience of stress accounted, experience, stress A Paragraph 1, Line 5 Emma Raducanu explained her stress as the result of accumulation  of excitement and pressure during the match, attributing her difficulty to emotional and physical demands. 17 Study results indicating links between stress responses and performance study results, stress responses, performance C Paragraph 3, Line 1 Research shows that athletes in a challenge state  perform better, while those in a threat state  experience poorer performance. 18 Mention of people who can influence how athletes perceive their stress responses influence, perceive, stress responses F Paragraph 6, Line 3 Psychologists , coaches, and parents can help athletes see their physiological stress responses in a more positive light, such as seeing a high heart rate as excitement instead of anxiety. 19 Performance stress involves many demands on the athlete, for example, coping with the possible risk of ……………………… . injury, risk, performance stress injury Paragraph 2, Line 4 One of the demands on athletes includes injury  concerns, which can increase stress levels during events. 20 Cortisol can cause tennis players to produce fewer good ……………………… . serves, tennis players, cortisol serves Paragraph 4, Line 5 Cortisol  is associated with more unsuccessful serves  and greater anxiety, which negatively affects performance. 21 Psychologists can help athletes to view their physiological responses as the effect of a positive feeling such as ……………………… . excitement, physiological responses, positive feeling excitement Paragraph 6, Line 2 Psychologists can help athletes view stress responses like a high heart rate as excitement  rather than nerves. 22 ……………………… is an example of a psychological technique which can reduce an athlete’s stress responses. psychological technique, reduce, stress responses Visualisation Paragraph 6, Line 4 Visualisation  is a psychological technique where athletes recreate positive experiences or envision future success to manage stress. 23 & 24 Which TWO facts about Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal from the Wimbledon tournament are mentioned in the text? withdrawal, Wimbledon, Raducanu, facts B, D Paragraph 1, Line 3 (B) and Paragraph 3, Line 4 (D) Emma Raducanu withdrew from Wimbledon due to stress-related symptoms like difficulty regulating her heart rate ( B ), and increased demands such as a larger audience and facing a more skilled opponent ( D ). 25 & 26 Which TWO facts about Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal from the Wimbledon tournament are mentioned in the text? Wimbledon, Raducanu, facts A, E Paragraph 1, Line 3 (A) and Paragraph 1, Line 5 (E) Emma Raducanu's withdrawal  happened after a period of playing well in the tournament ( A ), and she expressed her experience on social media  ( E ). READING PASSAGE 3 You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 27–40 , which are based on Reading Passage 3 . An inquiry into the existence of the gifted child Number of Question Question Keywords of the Question Answer Location with Line Number in the Paragraph Explanation 27 Maryam Mirzakhani is regarded as unique in the field of mathematics. Maryam Mirzakhani, unique, mathematics H Paragraph 1, Line 2 Maryam Mirzakhani is considered unique  in the field because she was the only woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal, a notable achievement in mathematics, which makes her stand out. 28 What did Maryam Mirzakhani feel about maths as a child? maths, interest, child A Paragraph 1, Line 3 As a child, Maryam Mirzakhani had little appeal  for mathematics and was more interested in reading. Her early life didn’t show any special interest in math. 29 What sparked Maryam Mirzakhani's interest in mathematics? performance, poor, puzzle C Paragraph 1, Line 5 Maryam Mirzakhani’s initial poor  performance in math changed when she became intrigued  by a math problem her brother showed her, which sparked her curiosity in the subject. 30 How did Maryam Mirzakhani handle setbacks in her career? professional, setbacks, determination B Paragraph 2, Line 4 As a professional mathematician, she was determined  to succeed despite facing setbacks, showing perseverance in her work, which was key to her success. 31 What did Maryam Mirzakhani find most rewarding about her work in mathematics? discovery, "Aha" moment, satisfaction J Paragraph 2, Line 6 Maryam Mirzakhani found the greatest satisfaction  in experiencing the excitement of discovery, especially when she solved problems or understood something new. 32 What kind of contributions did Maryam Mirzakhani make in her field? original, studies, mathematical I Paragraph 2, Line 7 Maryam Mirzakhani was responsible for some innovative  mathematical research, contributing original studies in the field of mathematics that were groundbreaking. 33 Do many people who won prestigious intellectual prizes only reach average standards when young? intellectual prizes, young, average standard YES Paragraph 4, Line 2 The passage confirms that many Nobel Prize winners, including Einstein, were unexceptional in childhood, which supports the idea that they were average in their youth. 34 Were Einstein's failures as a young man due to his lack of confidence? Einstein, failure, confidence NOT GIVEN N/A The passage does not discuss Einstein’s failures being related to his lack of confidence, so the answer is not given . 35 Is there agreement on whether some children are born gifted? agreement, gifted, born YES Paragraph 4, Line 3 The passage indicates there’s disagreement  about whether giftedness is innate, suggesting the difficulty in agreeing on whether some children are born gifted. 36 Was Einstein upset by the public’s view of his life’s work? Einstein, public view, upset NOT GIVEN N/A The passage does not provide information about Einstein being upset by the public’s view of his work, so the answer is not given . 37 Did Einstein put his success down to being a genius or having high intellect? Einstein, genius, intellect, character NO Paragraph 5, Line 1 The passage presents Einstein’s own view that character , not intellect, was key to his success, which contradicts the statement that he attributed his success to being a genius. 38 What does Eyre believe is needed for children to equal 'gifted' standards? Eyre, gifted standards, children C Paragraph 7, Line 5 According to Prof. Deborah Eyre, children can reach "gifted" standards if they develop a spirit of inquiry  and curiosity towards their studies, which can be cultivated through the right learning approaches. 39 What is the result of Ericsson’s research? Ericsson, research, gifted B Paragraph 8, Line 3 Ericsson’s research shows that innate talent is not  the key factor in high performance. Instead, deliberate practice  is what leads to expertise in various fields, challenging the idea of being born gifted. 40 What is the key to some deprived children’s success? deprived children, success, guidance D Paragraph 9, Line 6 The success of some deprived children is attributed to the guidance of someone  who values and supports education, such as an adult or mentor who encourages their learning despite difficult circumstances.

Cambridge IELTS Book 19 Listening Test - 4 Part-1 First Day at work Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Mark Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That is the Correct Answer 1 Kaeden Name of supervisor "Hello Charlotte. I’m Kaeden, one of the supervisors. Welcome to the team." Supervisor, Aiden (mistake in name) The supervisor's name is clearly introduced as Kaeden. 2 locker(s) Where to leave coat and bag "Put your coat and rucksack in one of the lockers there. Take whichever one is free." Locker, staffroom The supervisor explains to use the lockers in the staffroom. 3 passport See Tiffany in HR: to give number "She’s really helpful. HR need to take a note of the number in it (passport)." Passport, ID card The passport is mentioned as a required item for the HR office. 4 uniform Collect "Tiffany will give you a uniform." Uniform The supervisor mentions giving a uniform at HR. 5 third / 3rd Location of HR office "The staffroom’s on the first floor, and HR are a couple of floors above that, on the third floor." First floor, third floor The HR office is located on the third floor, above the staffroom. 6 0412 665 903 Supervisor’s mobile number "I’ll just give you my phone number, in case you can’t find me. Have you got your phone there? It’s oh-four-one-two double-six-five nine-oh-three." Phone number The supervisor provides their mobile number clearly in the audio. 7 yellow Bakery section: change price labels "When something needs a new price label, put a yellow one on the package, next to the original price." Price label The price label color used is yellow, as instructed for the bakery section. 8 plastic Sushi takeaway counter: re-stock with boxes "Beneath those is where we keep the plastic boxes - we run out of those really quickly, so you should bring more from the storeroom." Plastic, box The type of box mentioned for sushi takeaway is plastic. 9 ice Meat and fish counters: collect for fish "The fish is laid on ice, but when that starts to melt, you’ll need to get more from the cold-room." Ice, cold-room The fish needs to be stored on ice, and when it melts, more ice must be collected. 10 gloves Must wear special "But make sure you put on thermal gloves when you take anything out of the cold-room." Gloves The requirement to wear thermal gloves when handling items in the cold room is specified. Part-2 Question No. Answer in bold Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio means answer containing sentence in quotation mark Synonyms of the keywords used in question equivalent words/expression in the audio script Explanation why that is the correct answer 11 & 12 C, E Problems with training programmes for new runners "They don’t work for everyone – especially if you suffer from something like a heart condition or asthma, because they’re aimed at people with average fitness and running ability" problems, training, programmes, unsuitable The correct answers are C (suitable for people with health issues) and E (lack of individual support). Liz mentions that training programmes are not suitable for people with specific conditions like heart disease or asthma and that no one is there to answer specific questions for the individual. 13 & 14 A, D Tips for new runners "I’d say that is better than running with a friend… Listening to music can be very helpful – it takes your mind off things and helps your body get into a rhythm." advice, new runners, tips, training The correct answers are A (doing two runs a week) and D (listening to music during runs). Liz emphasizes listening to music to help maintain a rhythm and suggests running twice a week as enough for beginners. 15 A Reason preventing Ceri from joining "She was worried about being left behind and being the slowest runner." reason, preventing, joining The reason for Ceri’s hesitation is a lack of confidence, as she feared being the slowest runner and felt unsure about her ability. 16 B Reason preventing James from joining "James had always hated the idea of running but a friend encouraged him to come along for a taster session" reason, preventing, joining James initially disliked running, which prevented him from joining earlier, but was encouraged by a friend to try a taster session. 17 C Reason preventing Leo from joining "Leo was worried about having to commit himself to training sessions every week and wasn’t sure he’d be able to fit training into his busy schedule" reason, preventing, joining Leo was concerned about a lack of time and his busy schedule, which initially stopped him from joining. 18 A Reason preventing Mark from joining "It took him months to find the courage to contact us" reason, preventing, joining Mark's hesitation was due to a lack of confidence, which kept him from reaching out and joining the running club. 19 C Liz’s first marathon experience "I felt like giving up halfway through - it was only the support of the spectators that kept me going." marathon, experience Liz nearly gave up on her first marathon, making answer C correct. She cites support from spectators as what kept her going. 20 B When new runners should sign up for a race "I’d give yourself a couple of months at least." signing up for a race Liz recommends signing up for a race after training for a few weeks, ideally giving yourself at least a couple of months of practice, making answer B correct. Part - 3 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks Synonyms of the Keywords Used in the Question Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation 21 A Packing advice, Jane’s grandfather, Kieran’s opinion "Well, it’s pretty clear that ruins them, but a lot of people just can’t be bothered to protect their books." Common sense, obvious Kieran thinks that the packing advice is obvious and common sense, as he agrees with it without hesitation. 22 C Books, sentimental value, Jane "I’d regret just throwing them away. They’ll always remind me of him." Value, precious Jane says the books her grandfather gave her hold sentimental value, and she cannot part with them easily. 23 A Hardback books, opinion "Well, they aren’t decorative, are they, like other objects. Plus, nowadays, people don’t keep them out on shelves as much as they used to." Display, visible Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be put on display for their decorative nature. 24 B Bookshelf, Jane’s experience, mistake "He watched me pull a heavy book off the shelf when I was small, and it fell on the floor and broke apart." Reflection, childhood Jane reflects on a childhood memory when she made a mistake while removing a book from a shelf. 25 C New books, affordability, Kieran and Jane's opinion "New books aren’t cheap, though, are they?" Expensive, cost Jane and Kieran both agree that new books are expensive, suggesting not everyone can afford them. 26 D Rare books, location, grandfather's shop "He puts them out in the shop but makes sure you need a ladder to get them." High shelf, out of reach The rare books are placed on a high shelf, requiring a ladder to access them, making them safe and visible. 27 F Children’s books, location "He’s got a dedicated area on the ground floor with cushions so that parents can enter with their toddlers, go there and spend some time reading to them." Special space, kids The children's books are kept in a specially designed area with cushions for parents and toddlers to read. 28 A Unwanted books, location "He just leaves unwanted books by the front door for customers to take." Discarded, free Unwanted books are placed near the entrance, available for customers to take for free. 29 C Requested books, location "Books people or institutions have requested, they all go at the far end." Reserved, special requests Requested books are placed at the far end of the shop, separate from the main shopping area. 30 G Coursebooks, location "They’re actually part of the coffee shop, on low shelves all around it." In the café, easily accessible Coursebooks are located in the café, on low shelves, making them easily accessible to students. Part - 4 Tree Planting Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks Synonyms of the Keywords Used in the Question Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation 31 competition invasive species, native species "Invasive species are a significant contributor to the current global biodiversity crisis and are often in competition with native species and may threaten their long-term survival." Conflict, struggle, rivalry The correct answer is "competition" because invasive species compete with native species, threatening their survival. 32 food sustainable sources, local people "These could include selecting trees that can contribute to wildlife conservation, improve the availability of food for the local community." Nourishment, sustenance "Food" is correct because the trees planted should provide a sustainable source of food for local people. 33 disease resistance, climate change "Using seeds with low genetic diversity generally lowers the resilience of restored forests, which can make them vulnerable to disease and unable to adapt to climate change." Illness, infection "Disease" is the right answer because trees with low genetic diversity are vulnerable to disease. 34 agriculture land use, selection "Reforesting areas which are currently exploited for agriculture should be avoided as this often leads to other areas being deforested." Farming, cultivation "Agriculture" is correct because reforestation should not be done on land currently used for farming. 35 maps planning decisions, information "Having detailed and up-to-date maps identifying high-priority areas for intervention is essential." Charts, geographic data "Maps" is correct because they provide the necessary information for planning reforestation. 36 cattle endangered areas, illegal logging "In Brazil, it’s being used to identify and quantify how parts of the Amazon are being devastated by human activities such as rearing cattle and illegal logging." Livestock, animals "Cattle" is the correct answer because they are one of the factors leading to deforestation. 37 speed recovery, attracting animals "Figs are a keystone species because of the critical role they play in maintaining wildlife populations. They are central to tropical reforestation projects as they accelerate the speed of the recovery process by attracting animals and birds." Rate, pace "Speed" is correct as fig trees accelerate the recovery of the forest. 38 monkeys animals, attracted "At this site, for example, after only three rainy seasons, monkeys started visiting to eat the fig fruits, naturally dispersing seeds through defecation." Primates, apes "Monkeys" is the right answer because they were the first animals to be attracted to the restored area. 39 fishing destruction, Madagascar "Destruction of the mangrove forests had a terrible impact on plant and animal life, and also badly affected the fishing industry, which was a major source of employment for local people living in coastal areas." Angling, seafood industry "Fishing" is correct because the loss of mangroves impacted the fishing industry. 40 flooding higher risk, protection "The mangroves also act as a defence against the increased threat of flooding caused by climate change." Inundation, water overflow "Flooding" is correct because reforested mangroves protect against rising water levels.

Cambridge IELTS Book 19 Listening Test -2 Part-1 Guitar Group Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks Synonyms of the Keywords Used in the Question and Typescript Explanation Why That Is the Correct Answer 1 Mathieson Gary, surname "He’s called a ‘coordinator’ – his name’s Gary Mathieson." surname = family name, coordinator = organizer The coordinator's name is given as Gary Mathieson. 2 beginners level, students "When I first spoke to Gary on the phone, he said it was a class for beginners." beginners = novices, level = stage The class is designed for beginners, not advanced players. 3 college place, location "Well, when I joined the group, they were meeting in Gary’s home, but as the group got bigger, he decided to book a room at the college in town." location = place, college = educational institution The group now meets at a college rather than at Gary’s home. 4 New street, road "It’s just beyond there at the bottom of New Street near the city roundabout." street = road, New = name The location is on New Street, near the roundabout. 5 11 / eleven (am) time, meeting "We meet on Thursdays. It used to be 10.30 and that suited me well, but now we meet at 11." time = hour, meeting = gathering The class starts at 11 a.m. after the previous class asks for extra time. 6 instrument recommended, website "There’s a website called ‘The perfect instrument’ that sells all kinds of guitars, violins and so on." instrument = tool, website = online store The website is recommended for purchasing various instruments. 7 ear tuning, method "Some people have an app they use, but others do it by ear." ear = sense of hearing, tuning = adjusting Tuning by ear refers to using hearing rather than an app. 8 clapping keeping time, teacher "Sometimes we all just start laughing because we’re so bad at keeping time, so Gary starts clapping to help us." clapping = applauding, time = rhythm The teacher claps to help keep everyone in time during lessons. 9 recording song, teacher "He often brings a recording of the song and plays it to us first." recording = audio, song = music The teacher uses a recording of the song to help with learning. 10 alone playing, individual "The only trouble is that he sometimes gets us to play one at a time – you know, alone." alone = individually, playing = performing The instructor sometimes has students play individually during the lesson. Part-2 Working as a lifeboat volunteer Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks Synonyms of the Keywords Used in the Question and Typescript Explanation Why That Is the Correct Answer 11 A David, reason, move, Northsea "I’d been working in London as a website designer, but although that was interesting, I didn’t like city life... I thought if I went to live by the sea, I might be able to pursue that interest a bit more in my free time." reason = motive, move = relocate David left London because he found city life unsatisfying and wanted to pursue a hobby by the sea. 12 B Lifeboat Institution, funding, construction "It was built 15 years ago with funds provided by a generous member of the public, who’d lived here all her life." funding = financial support, construction = building The Lifeboat Institution was built with money from a local resident, not an organization or council. 13 A health assessment, vision, doctor "They gave me tests for colour blindness and they thought I might have a problem there, but it turned out I was OK." vision = eyesight, doctor = healthcare professional The doctor was concerned about David's potential colour blindness, but he passed the test. 14 B target, time, lifeboat station "Our target’s to get there in five minutes, then we try to get the boat off the dock and out to sea in another six to eight minutes." target = goal, time = duration The goal is to launch the boat within six to eight minutes, not five or eight and a half minutes. 15 C helmsman, responsibility, decision "But it’s ultimately my decision whether it’s safe to launch the boat." responsibility = duty, decision = judgment As a helmsman, David has the final decision on whether the lifeboat should be launched. 16 A other work, lifeboat, David "I speak to youth groups and sailing clubs in the area about the sorts of problems that sailors and swimmers can have if the weather suddenly gets bad." work = tasks, lifeboat = rescue boat Besides being on the lifeboat, David gives talks on safety at sea to youth groups and clubs. 17 & 18 C, E training, lifeboat, skills "The residential course developed my leadership skills... The wave-tank activities provided practice in survival techniques." training = preparation, skills = abilities The residential course improved David’s leadership skills, and the wave tank helped with survival practice. 19 & 20 A, B motivating, work, David "We’re like a family really, which helps when you’re dragging yourself out of bed on a cold stormy night... But actually, it’s the colder months that can be the most rewarding time." motivating = encouraging, work = task David finds motivation in working as part of a team and in the rewarding experiences during winter. Part - 3 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer (Containing Sentence in Quotation Mark) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question & Typescript Explanation (Why the Answer is Correct) 21 A Recycling, footwear, topic "Well, before I started reading it, I thought recycling footwear... perhaps there isn’t enough to say about it." recycling: reprocessing, footwear: shoes, topic: subject, scope: extent Don initially thought the topic might be too limited in scope, as he didn't expect there to be much to research. 22 B Trainers, disagreement "I guess they are very hard-wearing, but don’t they look a bit casual for school uniform?" trainers: sneakers, disagree: differ, popular: liked Don disagreed with Bella about the suitability of trainers for school, believing they were too casual. 23 B Recycles, shoes, reason "I must admit, I’ve recycled some perfectly good shoes... just because they don’t look great on me any more." recycles: reuses, shoes: footwear, reason: cause, no longer: not anymore Bella said she recycled shoes because they didn’t look good on her anymore, even though they were still functional. 24 B Article, confusing, footwear "The article did say that recent sales of footwear have increased enormously. But then it said that the amount of recycled footwear has fallen." article: publication, confusing: unclear, footwear: shoes, fallen: decreased Don was confused by the article’s claim that recycled footwear had decreased despite the increase in footwear sales. 25 E High-heeled shoes, rejection "One of the shoes was a much lighter shade than the other one – it had obviously been left in the sun." high-heeled: stilettos, rejection: refusal, shoes: footwear, faded: discolored The high-heeled shoes were rejected because one shoe had faded in color after being left in the sun. 26 B Ankle boots, rejection "One of the shoes was a much lighter shade than the other one – it had obviously been left in the sun." ankle boots: boots, rejection: refusal, shade: tone, worn: faded The ankle boots were rejected because one shoe was a lighter shade due to sun exposure. 27 A Baby shoes, rejection "You’d think it would have been easy to find the other, but it wasn’t. That was a shame because they were obviously new." baby shoes: children’s footwear, rejection: refusal, missing: absent The baby shoes were rejected because one shoe was missing, despite the shoes being new. 28 C Trainers, rejection "One of the soles was so worn under the foot that you could put your finger through it." trainers: sneakers, rejection: refusal, worn: damaged The trainers were rejected because one sole was severely worn down, making them unfit for recycling. 29 C Project, failure, shoes "It was because the pairs of shoes weren’t identical." project: initiative, failure: collapse, shoes: footwear, identical: matching The project failed because the shoes in the pairs were not identical, making them unsuitable for recycling. 30 A Present, new angle "It’s not as simple as you first think, and we can show that by taking a very different approach to it." present: deliver, new angle: different perspective, approach: method Bella and Don agree that they can present the topic from a new angle, offering a fresh perspective. Part 4 Tardigrades Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer (Containing Sentence in Quotation Mark) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question & Typescript Explanation (Why the Answer is Correct) 31 move tardigrades, move "They are also sometimes called ‘water bears’: ‘water’ because that’s where they thrive best, and ‘bear’ because of the way they move." movement: travel, 'bears': analogy Tardigrades are called 'water bears' because of the way they move, similar to how bears move. 32 short body, appearance "They have a body which is short, and also rounded — a bit like a barrel." small: tiny, short: compact The body of tardigrades is short and rounded, which is a key characteristic of their appearance. 33 discs claws, gripping "What they have are discs, and these work by means of suction." suction pads: suckers, discs: plates Some species of tardigrades use discs instead of claws, which function by suction for gripping. 34 oxygen body, blood, oxygen "Oxygen and also blood are transported in a fluid that fills the cavity of the body." air: oxygen, fluid: liquid Tardigrades lack respiratory organs, so oxygen is transported through a fluid in their body. 35 tube mouth, shape "The tardigrade’s mouth is a kind of tube that can open outwards to reveal teeth-like structures." tube: pipe, mouth: opening The mouth of a tardigrade is shaped like a tube and reveals sharp teeth-like structures. 36 temperatures resilience, extreme conditions "They’re also able to withstand temperatures as low as minus –200 degrees centigrade, or highs of more than 148 degrees centigrade." climate: weather, conditions: environment Tardigrades can survive in extreme temperatures, both very high and low. 37 protein cryptobiosis, DNA protection "While in this state of cryptobiosis, tardigrades produce a protein that protects their DNA." enzyme: catalyst, cryptobiosis: dormant state Tardigrades produce a protective protein during cryptobiosis, which helps protect their DNA. 38 space cryptobiosis, research "There are currently several tests taking place in space, to determine how long tardigrades might be able to survive there." outer space: universe, research: experiments Research is being conducted to test how long tardigrades can survive in space, highlighting their resilience. 39 seaweed feeding, diet "They suck the juices from moss, or extract fluid from seaweed." algae: moss, seaweed: marine plants Tardigrades consume liquids from moss and seaweed, which are their primary sources of nutrition. 40 endangered conservation, status "Tardigrades have not been evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and are not on any endangered list." threatened: at risk, endangered: vuln

Cambridge IELTS Book 19 Listening Test -1 Part-1 Hinchingbrooke Country Park Question No. Answer Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio Synonyms of the keywords used in the question and audio script Explanation 1 69 / sixty-nine Area, hectares "Altogether the park covers 170 acres, that’s 69 hectares." Area = covers, hectares = acres The park's area is stated as 69 hectares. 2 stream Wetland, lakes, ponds "There are also several smaller ones, ponds and a stream that flows through the park." Wetland = water habitat, stream = flowing water body The stream is mentioned as part of the wetland habitat. 3 data Science, plants "They also collect and analyse data about the things they see." Science = study, data = information Students collect and analyze data, confirming it as the answer. 4 map Geography, learning "The park is a great environment to learn and practice reading a map and using a compass to navigate around the park." Learning = practice, map = reading maps Geography lessons include reading maps. 5 visitors Leisure and tourism, park "That focuses on your visitors, I would imagine." Leisure and tourism = focus on visitors, park = place Leisure and tourism studies focus on visitors. 6 sounds Music, natural materials "Here the children experiment with natural materials to create sounds and explore rhythm and tempo." Music = create, sounds = rhythm and tempo The activity involves creating sounds with natural materials. 7 freedom Outdoor educational visits, feeling "I would imagine they get a sense of freedom that might not be a normal part of their lives." Feeling = sense, freedom = not restricted Children experience freedom during outdoor visits. 8 skills Learn, self-confidence "And very often the children discover that they can do things they didn’t know they could do, and they develop new skills." Learn = discover, skills = develop abilities Children develop new skills, confirming the answer. 9 4.95 Cost per child, full-day visit "If there are over 30, it costs £4.95 for each child who attends on the day." Cost = price, per child = each child The cost per child is clearly mentioned as £4.95. 10 leaders Adults, free "There’s no charge for leaders and other adults – as many as you want to bring." Adults = leaders, free = no charge Leaders are not charged, making it the correct answer. Part-2 Stanthorpe Twinning Association Questions 11–15 Question No. Answer Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio Synonyms of the keywords used in the question and audio script Explanation 11 B Visit, Malatte, enjoyed "The theme park trip had to be cancelled, but we all had a great time on the final boat trip down the river – that was the real highlight." Enjoyed = great time, river trip = boat trip The river trip was the highlight, confirming the answer. 12 A 25th anniversary, Stanthorpe, mark "We’ve decided to plant a poplar tree in the museum gardens." Mark = commemorate, tree = poplar tree A tree will be planted in Stanthorpe. 13 B Raised, most funds, event "Our pancake evening was well attended and made record profits." Raised funds = made profits, event = evening The pancake evening raised the most money. 14 C First evening, host families, advised "Don’t try to do too much that first evening as they’ll be tired, so have dinner in the house or garden rather than eating out." First evening = first night, meal at home = dinner in the house Families should have a meal at home. 15 A Saturday evening, chance "On Saturday evening, we’ll all meet up at the football club, where once again we’ll have Toby Sharp and his band performing English and Scottish country songs." Chance = opportunity, listen to a concert = band performing The band will perform, confirming the concert. Questions 16–20 Question No. Answer Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio Synonyms of the keywords used in the question and audio script Explanation 16 G Farm shop, location "There’s an excellent farm shop in the grounds where our visitors can buy local produce – it’s in the old stables, which is the first building you come to." Farm shop = store for local produce, old stables = building The farm shop is in the old stables. 17 C Disabled entry, where "The main entrance to the house has a lot of steps so you might want to use the disabled entry. This is on the far side of the house from the car park." Disabled entry = access for those with mobility issues, far side = opposite side The disabled entry is on the far side of the house. 18 B Adventure playground, where "Children will probably be most interested in the adventure playground. That’s at the northern end of the larger lake, in a bend on the path that leads to the lake." Adventure playground = play area, northern end = top side The playground is at the northern end of the lake. 19 D Kitchen gardens, location "The kitchen gardens are rectangular and surrounded by a wall. They’re to the north-east of the house, quite near the smaller lake." Kitchen gardens = fruit and vegetable gardens, north-east = direction The gardens are to the north-east of the house. 20 A Temple of the Four Winds, position "Take the path from the car park and go past the western sides of the stables and the house. Then when the path forks, take the right-hand path. Go up there with the woods on your left and the temple is right at the end." Temple = landmark, end of the path = final location The temple is at the end of the right-hand path. Part - 3 Question No. Answer Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio Explanation for Correct Answer Explanation for Incorrect Options Synonyms of the Keywords Used in the Question and Audio Script 21 & 22 (in either order) B, D Satisfying, bread reuse project "It must’ve been a great feeling to make something appetising out of bits of old bread that would’ve been thrown away otherwise." / "I had time to play around with different patterns for the biscuits and finding how I could add fruit and vegetables to make them a more appetising colour, and I was really pleased with what I managed to produce." B  is correct because Colin found satisfaction in preventing food waste by making use of old bread. D  is correct because he enjoyed experimenting with different designs and colours for the biscuits. A  (support from restaurants) is incorrect because it was mentioned later in the conversation, but it wasn't highlighted as most satisfying in the context of the question. C  (overcoming problems) was not a focus of satisfaction mentioned in the conversation. Satisfying: fulfilling, rewarding, enjoyable; Bread reuse project: repurposing, recycling food, waste reduction, upcycling 23 & 24 (in either order) A, E Touch-sensitive sensors, future use "But actually, I thought it might be really good for drug storage in hospitals and pharmacies." / "Like how many kilograms a joint of meat is, for example." A  is correct because the touch-sensitive sensors were mentioned as being useful for medical products such as drug storage. E  is correct because the sensors could be used to indicate the weight of food, like meat. B  (showing food is unfit to eat) is not mentioned in the audio. C  (use with drinks) was not highlighted as a development. D  (applications for blind people) was mentioned but not as an agreement for future development, which is why it’s incorrect. Touch-sensitive: tactile, responsive, interactive; Sensors: detectors, devices, indicators; Future use: development, possibilities, advancements 25 D Local products, encouragement "That seems so obvious, but the shops are still full of imported foods." / "Yes, they need to be more proactive to address that." D  is correct because they agree that retailers need to be more proactive in encouraging the use of local products. A  (only relevant to young people) is incorrect because the conversation didn’t suggest that the trend of using local products is limited to young people. B  (disappointing results) isn’t mentioned in relation to local products. C  (already widespread) is incorrect because local products were still not as prevalent as expected. E  (more financial support needed) isn’t discussed in the conversation. Local products: regional goods, native products, homegrown items; Encouragement: support, promotion, motivation 26 G Packaging, government regulations "One thing everyone’s aware of is the need for a reduction in unnecessary packaging – but just about everything you buy in supermarkets is still covered in plastic." / "The government needs to do something about it." G  is correct because the students believe stricter regulations from the government are necessary to reduce unnecessary packaging. A  (only relevant to young people) is incorrect because the conversation doesn’t imply this trend is limited to any age group. B  (disappointing results) isn’t applicable as they believe change is needed. C  (already widespread) is incorrect because the use of excessive packaging is still a problem. D  (retailers should do more) was a different point made about local products, not packaging. E  (more financial support needed) wasn’t mentioned in relation to packaging. Packaging: wrapping, containers, coverings; Government regulations: laws, policies, rules 27 C Gluten-free, lactose-free, common "Lots of people I know have been buying that type of food for years now." C  is correct because the students agree that gluten-free and lactose-free food is already widespread and popular. A  (only relevant to young people) is incorrect because gluten-free and lactose-free foods are not just for young people. B  (disappointing results) isn’t relevant as there’s no discussion of disappointment regarding gluten-free or lactose-free food. D  (retailers should encourage) doesn’t apply here, as they’re discussing how common the trend is. E  (more financial support needed) was not mentioned in connection with this food trend. Gluten-free: wheat-free, gluten-free; Lactose-free: dairy-free, milk-free; Common: widespread, popular, usual 28 B Celebrity chef brands, disappointing results "I bought something like that once, but I won’t again." / "It didn’t actually taste of anything." B  is correct because the students found the products related to celebrity chefs disappointing, particularly in taste. A  (only relevant to young people) is incorrect because the disappointment about celebrity chef products applies to a wider audience. C  (already widespread) isn’t relevant as they’re talking about the negative experience with these products. D  (retailers should do more) doesn’t apply because the problem isn’t about retailers, but rather the quality of the product itself. E  (more financial support needed) is unrelated to the issue of celebrity chef products. Celebrity chef brands: branded products, chef-endorsed products, celebrity endorsements; Disappointing results: unsatisfactory, underwhelming, frustrating 29 F Ghost kitchens, awareness "But people aren’t aware of that – it’s all kept very quiet." F  is correct because the students agree that most people don’t know about ghost kitchens and that it’s not widely known. A  (only relevant to young people) is incorrect because ghost kitchens are not limited to any age group. B  (disappointing results) doesn’t apply here; they’re discussing the lack of awareness. C  (already widespread) is incorrect because the concept of ghost kitchens isn’t widely known. D  (retailers should do more) isn’t mentioned in relation to ghost kitchens. E  (more financial support needed) was not discussed for this trend. Ghost kitchens: virtual kitchens, delivery-only kitchens, dark kitchens; Awareness: knowledge, familiarity, recognition 30 H Mushrooms, health risks "Hmm. They might be taking a big risk there." H  is correct because the students warn that using mushrooms for health concerns could be dangerous. A  (only relevant to young people) is incorrect as there’s no age-specific focus on the risks of using mushrooms. B  (disappointing results) isn’t discussed in terms of disappointment, but rather the potential danger. C  (already widespread) doesn’t apply because the focus is on the risks. D  (retailers should do more) isn’t mentioned in relation to mushrooms. E  (more financial support needed) was not discussed for this trend. Mushrooms: fungi, edible mushrooms, medicinal mushrooms; Health risks: dangers, dangers, potential harms Part 4 Ceide Fields Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio Means Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question and Audio Script Explanation Why That Is the Correct Answer 31 walls stones, bog, site, walls “He realised that these must be walls  and that they must be thousands of years old…” rocks, barriers, foundations The teacher, Patrick Caulfield, noticed stones beneath the bog surface that were identified as walls . 32 son Patrick Caulfield, archaeologist, son “It wasn’t until 40 years later, when Patrick Caulfield’s son , Seamus, who had become an archaeologist…” child, descendant, heir Patrick Caulfield's son , Seamus, who later became an archaeologist, continued the investigation. 33 fuel bog, digging, local people, fuel “A traditional method which local people had always used for finding fuel  buried in the bog for thousands of years.” energy, peat, wood The local people dug in the bog to find fuel , like peat, for heating or other uses. 34 oxygen bog, preservation, lack, oxygen “Objects remain so well preserved in these conditions because of the acidity of the peat and the deficiency of oxygen .” air, gas, atmosphere The lack of oxygen  in the bog helps preserve items by preventing decay. 35 rectangular houses, shape, roof “These weren’t round as people often assume, but rectangular  with a small hole in the roof…” square, elongated, box-like The houses in the Céide Fields were rectangular  in shape, not round as commonly thought. 36 lamps pots, cooking, Neolithic, fat “The pots were filled with a small amount of fat and when this was set alight, they served as lamps .” lights, illuminations, torches The Neolithic people used pots filled with fat as lamps  to provide light. 37 family extended family, size, fields “Each plot of land was of a suitable size to sustain an extended family .” household, kin, relatives The fields were large enough to support an extended family , providing for multiple generations. 38 winter grazing, shelter, animals “No structures have been found which would have been used to shelter animals in the winter .” cold season, frost, snow The animals were not sheltered in winter , suggesting grazing occurred year-round. 39 soil farming, decline, productivity “The soil  would have become less productive and led to the abandonment of farming.” earth, ground, land A decline in soil  productivity led to the abandonment of farming in the Céide Fields. 40 rain weather, conditions, increase “But there were also climatic pressures too. The farmers at Céide would have enjoyed a relatively dry period, but this began to change and the conditions became wetter as there was a lot more rain .” precipitation, showers, d

New cycle path to Marshbrook Country Park Question No. Answer Keywords Location Explanation Question 1 E still, needs to be done Paragraph E "work is continuing to improve & will also be" means the works that still need to be done. Question 2 C original suggestion, creating the path Paragraph C "Cycle Atherton proposed the 12-kilometre-long cycle path initially" means the original suggestion for creating the path. Question 3 B reason, path opened early Paragraph B "The cycle path was completed ahead of schedule – partly thanks to perfect weather for construction – and under budget" means the reason the path opened early. Question 4 D people, no longer need, get to the park, by car Paragraph D "suitable for users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and buggies who have not previously had access to the park without using motor vehicles" means people who no longer need to get to the park by car. Question 5 A route of the path Paragraph A "A new dual-purpose cycle and pedestrian route has been built from Atherton bus station to the country park’s main entrance at Marshbrook" means the route of the path. Question 6 C length of the path Paragraph C "Cycle Atherton proposed the 12-kilometre-long cycle path initially" means the length of the path. Question 7 B who paid Paragraph B "Funding for the cycle path has come largely from the country and town councils, while almost a third of it was raised through crowdfunding" means who paid for the path. Study dramatic arts at Thornley Question No. Answer Keywords Location Explanation Question 8 NOT GIVEN college, introduced, new courses, since, opened Paragraph 1 The paragraph discusses the college's age and the courses provided, but does not mention whether new courses have been introduced. Question 9 TRUE college, provides, training for work, film industry Paragraph 1 "We also have expertise in preparing students for the specialised requirements of TV, film and radio" means the college provides training for work in the film industry. Question 10 TRUE students, chance, work with, relevant professionals Paragraph 2 "We also collaborate with some of the country’s best directors, writers and actors to create challenging, inspiring and exciting projects with our students" means students work with relevant professionals. Question 11 TRUE many more people, apply to study, than, accepted Paragraph 3 "Every year, we receive two thousand applications for the one hundred places on our degree courses" means many more people apply than are accepted. Question 12 FALSE Theatre 500, created, by students Paragraph 4 "Written by two staff members" means Theatre 500 was not created by students. Question 13 NOT GIVEN new building, council building, designed by, same architects Paragraph 5 The new building's design is by Miller Furbank Architects, but there is no information about the council building's design. Question 14 FALSE local groups, will be charged for, using college premises Final paragraph "Considering how we can bring cost-free benefits to the local community" means local groups will not be charged for using the college premises. Question No. Answer Keywords Location Explanation 15 photo bringing, personal, will make, place, feel more homely Paragraph 2, lines 2-4 “Get some green plants or a family photo for your desk. File all those add bits of paper or throw them away. All of these little touches can make your work environment feel like it’s yours.” = personal photo will make the place feel more homely. 16 screens important to check, position, before use, avoid, pulling, any muscles Paragraph 2, lines 4-5 “Make sure any screens you have are at a suitable height so you’re not straining your neck and shoulders.” = It is important to check the position of screens to avoid pulling muscles. 17 productivity leaving, office, middle of the day, may help, raise, later on Paragraph 3, lines 1-3 “Humans need a change of environment every now and then to improve productivity. Go out at lunchtime for a quick walk. If you have the option, it’s a good idea to work from home occasionally.” = Leaving the office may help raise productivity later on. 18 mobile advisable, avoid checking, during breaks Paragraph 4, lines 1-3 “Use coffee time to get to know a colleague you don’t usually speak to. There’s no point in getting away from starting at one thing though, only to replace it with another; so leave your mobile alone!” = It is advisable to avoid checking your mobile during breaks. 19 gossip Getting involved in, work, may have, negative results Paragraph 4, last few lines “Another tip is to try and stay out of office gossip. In the long run it could get you in more trouble than you realise.” = Getting involved in gossip may have negative results. 20 snacks having, few, available, help people, concentrate, better Paragraph 5, lines 1-3 “If you can keep some healthy snacks in your desk because if you have something you can nibble on, it will make you work more effectively and you’ll enjoy it more.” = Having a few snacks available can help people concentrate better at work. How to make your working day more enjoyable Question No. Answer Keywords Location Explanation 15 photo bringing, personal, will make, place, feel more homely Paragraph 2, lines 2-4 “Get some green plants or a family photo for your desk. File all those add bits of paper or throw them away. All of these little touches can make your work environment feel like it’s yours.” = personal photo will make the place feel more homely. 16 screens important to check, position, before use, avoid, pulling, any muscles Paragraph 2, lines 4-5 “Make sure any screens you have are at a suitable height so you’re not straining your neck and shoulders.” = It is important to check the position of screens to avoid pulling muscles. 17 productivity leaving, office, middle of the day, may help, raise, later on Paragraph 3, lines 1-3 “Humans need a change of environment every now and then to improve productivity. Go out at lunchtime for a quick walk. If you have the option, it’s a good idea to work from home occasionally.” = Leaving the office may help raise productivity later on. 18 mobile advisable, avoid checking, during breaks Paragraph 4, lines 1-3 “Use coffee time to get to know a colleague you don’t usually speak to. There’s no point in getting away from starting at one thing though, only to replace it with another; so leave your mobile alone!” = It is advisable to avoid checking your mobile during breaks. 19 gossip Getting involved in, work, may have, negative results Paragraph 4, last few lines “Another tip is to try and stay out of office gossip. In the long run it could get you in more trouble than you realise.” = Getting involved in gossip may have negative results. 20 snacks having, few, available, help people, concentrate, better Paragraph 5, lines 1-3 “If you can keep some healthy snacks in your desk because if you have something you can nibble on, it will make you work more effectively and you’ll enjoy it more.” = Having a few snacks available can help people concentrate better at work. How to get promoted Question No. Answer Keywords Location Explanation 21 skills examine past successes, would help, gain promotion Paragraph 2, lines 2-3 “Take an honest look at yourself – your achievements and also your skills, particularly those you could exploit to take on a different role.” = skills that help gain promotion. 22 commitment set up, meeting, your boss, talk about, how best to use, high level, in future Paragraph 3, beginning “Your boss is the gatekeeper. If you think your boss is likely to be on your side, ask for a meeting to discuss your serious commitment to the organisation and how this could translate into a more defined career plan.” = high level of commitment. 23 value how much, extra, already bring, the company Paragraph 3, lines 4-5 “Start softly with a more deliberate focus on increasing your boss’s understanding of the work you do and the added value you deliver.” = extra value you bring to the company. 24 panel focus, important people, find out, which ones, will be, members, who decide on, promotion Paragraph 4, lines 1-3 “Think about how you are perceived at work. In order for you to get your promotion, who needs to know about you? Who would be on the interview panel and whose opinion and input would they seek?” = panel decides on the promotion. 25 potential consider, how much, aware, your, for the future Paragraph 4, lines 3-5 “Do they know enough about you? And I mean really know – what you do day to day at your desk, your contribution to the team, and perhaps most importantly, your potential.” = they are aware of your potential for the future. 26 organisation take steps, raise, profile, by, offering, create feature, company publication, participating, events for customers Paragraph 5, lines 2-5 “Raising your profile in your organisation is critical so that when those in change start looking at that empty office and considering how best to fill it, the first name that pops into their heads is yours. If your firm has a newsletter, volunteer to write a feature to include in it. If they arrange regular client events, get involved in the organisation of them.” = participate in the organisation of events for customers. 27 courses work on self-development, take any, fill in gaps in knowledge Paragraph 6, lines 1-3 “If you think your experience needs enhancing, then look at ways you can continue to improve it. If you are confident in your professional expertise but lacks the latest management theory, enrol on some relevant courses that fit around your day job.” = take courses that fill in gaps in knowledge. Animals can tell right from wrong Question No. Answer Keywords Location Explanation 28 rules wolves, live in packs, clear, a number of, concerning, their behaviour Paragraph 4, lines 1-2 “Wolves live in tight-knit social groups that are regulated by strict rules.” = rules concerning their behaviour. 29 fairness some observers, believe, exhibit, sense of, stronger, more senior wolves, seem to adopt, roles, junior wolves, when, playing together Paragraph 4, lines 2-4 “Wolves also demonstrate fairness. During play, dominant wolves will appear to exchange roles with lower-ranking wolves.” = fairness exhibited by wolves. 30 submissive they act, as if, to the juniors, even, permit, some gentle Paragraph 4, lines 5-7 “They pretend to be submissive and go so far as to allow biting by the lower-ranking wolves, provided that it is not too hard.” = wolves act submissive to juniors. 31 biting some gentle, biting Paragraph 4, lines 5-7 “They pretend to be submissive and go so far as to allow biting by the lower-ranking wolves, provided that it is not too hard.” = gentle biting allowed by wolves. 32 forgiveness more surprising, when, one of the juniors, gets too forceful, bends down, begging for Paragraph 4, lines 10-12 “Astonishingly, if an animal becomes aggressive, it will perform a ‘play bow’ to ask forgiveness before play resumes.” = begging for forgiveness. 33 E coyotes Paragraph 5, lines 2-5 “Among coyotes, cubs which are too aggressive are ignored by the rest of the group and often end up having to leave entirely.” = may be driven away by their peers. 34 C domestic dogs Paragraph 5, lines 5-8 “Experiments with domestic dogs... have shown that they possess a sense of fairness as they allowed their companion to eat some.” = sometimes share treats with a peer. 35 G elephants Paragraph 6, lines 7-12 “In 2003, a herd of 11 elephants rescued antelopes which were being held inside an enclosure in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.” = may help a different type of animal in difficulty. 36 D Diana monkeys Paragraph 7, beginning “A laboratory experiment involved training Diana monkeys to insert a token into a slot to obtain food. A male who had become skilled at the task was found to be helping the oldest female...” = assist a peer who is failing to complete a task. 37 F rats Paragraph 9, beginning “Experiments with rats have shown that they will not take food if they know their actions will cause pain to another rat.” = unwilling to benefit from something that hurts their peers. 38 C view, professor de Waal Paragraph 3, lines 12-15 “Human morality was not formed from scratch, but grew out of our primate psychology. Primate psychology has ancient roots...” = Some human moral beliefs developed from our animal ancestors. 39 D why, Professor Bekoff, mention, experiment on Diana monkeys Paragraph 7, lines 8-11 “As there was no benefit for the male monkey, Professor Bekoff argues that this is a clear example of an animal’s actions being driven by some internal moral compass.” = illustrates a point he wants to make about monkeys and other creatures. 40 B find, most surprising, chimpanzees Paragraph 8, lines 5-12 “What is extraordinary is that scientists have observed other chimpanzees interacting with him differently and he is rarely subjected to intimidating displays of aggression from older males.” = They appear to treat disabled peers with consideration.

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Here is a dialogue between a customer and the owner of a bookseller in connection with buying books. Owner                   Good evening. Can I help you? Customer             Yes. I want to buy some books. Owner                   What kind of books? Customer              They're mainly children's storybooks. Owner                   Ok, do you have any particular name? Customer             Yes, I do. I like "Cinderella and Of Mice and Men." Owner                   Yes, we have those. I'll just get them for you. Customer             Thank you. Do you have 'The Magic Faraway Tree'? Owner                   Umm... Do you know who is the author? Customer             I think Enid Blyton. Owner                   Oh! Yes. We have also those. Enid Blyton is very popular with children. Customer             I like her books very much. Owner                   Will there be anything else? Customer             That's all for the moment. Owner                   Here is your bill, Sir. Customer             Thank you very much. Owner    You're most welcome. A Dialogue Between a Customer and a Book Seller on Buying Books Book Seller : Good morning! How can I help you today? Customer : Good morning! Thank you. I’m looking for some books to buy. Book Seller : We have a wide variety of books. What type of books are you interested in? Customer : I’m looking for children’s storybooks. Book Seller : Ah, we have many children’s books. Do you have any particular author or series in mind? Customer : Yes, I’m interested in storybooks for young children. I’m not looking for any specific author, but something suitable for kids aged 6 to 8. Book Seller : I see. We have some great options for that age group. I’ll bring a few popular ones for you. Please wait a moment. Customer : Thank you! I appreciate that. Book Seller : Here are a few books. These are quite popular with children and are both entertaining and educational. Customer : These look great! How much do they cost? Book Seller : The total for these books is six hundred taka. Customer : Here is the money. Thank you for your help! Book Seller : You’re very welcome! I hope the children enjoy these books. Please do visit us again whenever you need more. Customer : I surely will! Thank you again. Have a great day! Book Seller : You too! Goodbye, and take care! A Dialogue Between a Customer and a Book Seller on Buying Books Book Seller : Good morning! How may I assist you today? Customer : Good morning! I’m looking for a couple of books on computer science and the English language. Book Seller : We have several books in those areas. What exactly are you looking for? Customer : I’m particularly looking for "A New Method of Computer Science"  by D. Mohasin and "The Best Method Book of English"  by Dr. Khandakar Moinul Sultana. Book Seller : Ah, those are excellent choices! Let me bring those books for you. Customer : That sounds perfect. Thank you! Book Seller : Here are the books you requested. These are quite popular among those studying computer science and English. Customer : Thanks for bringing them! How much do these books cost? Book Seller : The total for both of these books is five hundred taka. Customer : Here you go. I’ve got the money. Book Seller : Thank you very much! I hope these books help with your studies. Please come again for more books. Customer : Absolutely! I’ll definitely be back. Thank you for your assistance! Book Seller : You’re very welcome! Have a wonderful day and happy reading! Customer : Thank you! Goodbye, and take care! A Dialogue Between Me and a Book Seller on Buying Books Scenario:  I am in a local bookstore, looking to buy some books. I approach the seller to ask for assistance. Me:  Hello, good afternoon! I’m looking to buy a few books. Could you help me? Book Seller:  Good afternoon! Of course, I’d be happy to help. What type of books are you looking for? Me:  I’m interested in fiction and also some non-fiction books. I love reading novels, especially mystery and adventure genres. Book Seller:  That’s great! We have a wide collection of novels. For mystery and adventure, I recommend The Da Vinci Code  by Dan Brown and Sherlock Holmes  by Arthur Conan Doyle. Would you like to check them out? Me:  Oh, The Da Vinci Code  sounds interesting! I’ve heard a lot about it. Do you have it in stock? Book Seller:  Yes, we do! It's right over there on the shelf. It’s one of our bestsellers. Me:  Perfect! I’ll take that. Do you have any non-fiction books, maybe something related to personal development or self-improvement? Book Seller:  Absolutely! We have some great titles. You might like The Power of Habit  by Charles Duhigg or Atomic Habits  by James Clear. Both are excellent for personal development. Me:   Atomic Habits  sounds like a good read. I’ve heard a lot of positive reviews about it. I’ll get that too. Book Seller:  Great choice! It’s very popular among readers looking to improve their productivity. Me:  I think that’s all for now. How much do I owe you for both books? Book Seller:  Let me check… The Da Vinci Code  is 450 Taka, and Atomic Habits  is 550 Taka. So, the total comes to 1000 Taka. Me:  Alright, here’s the payment. Book Seller:  Thank you! Here are your books and your receipt. Enjoy your reading! Me:  Thanks a lot! I’m looking forward to reading both of them. Have a great day! Book Seller:  You too! Enjoy your books, and feel free to visit us anytime. Me:  I certainly will. Take care! Book Seller:  Take care! A Dialogue Between Me and a Book Seller on Buying Books Me: Hello, good afternoon! I’m looking to buy a few books. Could you help me? বিক্রেতা: শুভ অপরাহ্ন! অবশ্যই, আমি সাহায্য করতে পারি। আপনি কী ধরনের বই খুঁজছেন? Me: I’m interested in fiction and also some non-fiction books. I love reading novels, especially mystery and adventure genres. বিক্রেতা: এটা খুব ভালো! আমাদের কাছে অনেক ধরনের উপন্যাস আছে। রহস্য এবং অ্যাডভেঞ্চারের জন্য, আমি The Da Vinci Code এবং Sherlock Holmes সুপারিশ করি। আপনি কি এগুলি দেখতে চান? Me: Oh, The Da Vinci Code sounds interesting! I’ve heard a lot about it. Do you have it in stock? বিক্রেতা: হ্যাঁ, আমাদের কাছে এটি আছে! শেলফে এটি রাখা আছে। এটি আমাদের সেরা বিক্রিত বইগুলির মধ্যে একটি। Me: Perfect! I’ll take that. Do you have any non-fiction books, maybe something related to personal development or self-improvement? বিক্রেতা: অবশ্যই! আমাদের কাছে কিছু চমৎকার বই আছে। আপনি The Power of Habit অথবা Atomic Habits পছন্দ করতে পারেন। এটি ব্যক্তিগত উন্নয়নের জন্য খুব ভাল। Me: Atomic Habits sounds like a good read. I’ve heard a lot of positive reviews about it. I’ll get that too. বিক্রেতা: চমৎকার পছন্দ! এটি ব্যক্তিগত উন্নয়ন ও প্রোডাক্টিভিটি বৃদ্ধির জন্য পাঠকদের মধ্যে খুবই জনপ্রিয়। Me: I think that’s all for now. How much do I owe you for both books? বিক্রেতা: চলুন দেখি… The Da Vinci Code এর দাম ৪৫০ টাকা, এবং Atomic Habits এর দাম ৫৫০ টাকা। সব মিলিয়ে ১০০০ টাকা হবে। Me: Alright, here’s the payment. বিক্রেতা: ধন্যবাদ! এখানে আপনার বই এবং রসিদটি দিলাম। উপভোগ করুন। Me: Thanks a lot! I’m looking forward to reading both of them. Have a great day! বিক্রেতা: আপনাকেও ধন্যবাদ! বইগুলি উপভোগ করুন, এবং যেকোনো সময় আমাদের কাছে আসবেন। Me: I certainly will. Take care! বিক্রেতা: আপনি ভালো থাকুন! 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