RAJSHAHI BOARD-2023 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions, articles & zero articles (a, an, the or x). .5×10-5 Rangamati is one (a) — the most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b) — the western bank of Kaptal Lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its (c) — eye-catching natural beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d) — all the elements of beauty. (e) —  hills covered with green trees present (f) — unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of Rangamati is (g) — attraction for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h) — ethnic groups. (i) — trip to Rangamati would be (j) — outstanding experience for the nature lovers. 2.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.   .5×10=5 trade without grow consider mega dream poor off tour era The Padma Multi-purpose Bridge has opened a new (a) — in the history of Bangladesh. This (b) — project has been implemented (c) — any foreign aid. The southern 21 districts were cut (d) — from the mainland by the mighty Padma River. So, this vast area could not keep pace with economic development. But, direct connection with the capital by this the other parts (e) — bridge is going to expand (f) — and commerce. Besides (g) — is also going to speed up. All these are contributing a lot to our economic (h) — and surely reduce the (i) — of those regions. The construction of the bridge which was our long cherished (j) — at last came true. 3. Make six sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.  1×6=6 (a) Wildlife (i) is (i) on wildlife (b) Balance of ecosystem largely (ii) refers (ii) harmful to wildlife (c) Any development (iii) depends (iii) to all animals, plants found in the forests (d) Urbanization and Industrialization (iv) should take (iv) be extinct (e) As a result, many animals (v) have also increased  (v) united efforts to protect wildlife (f) For our own existence, we (vi) are going to (vi) deforestation to a great extent 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1×10=10 obey be respect refer expect hamper have reflect ensure require Social value (a) — to customs, beliefs, special practices and norms. It (b) — the culture of a nation. It (c) — great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of (d) — social value in each and every walk of life. Earlier each and every person (e) — very careful of social value. But at present our social value is in a great threat. Young people don’t (f) — duly to their elders that results in social degradation. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly (g) —. So, with a view to (h) — peace and order in society, social value is badly (i) —. Without social value, we can’t (j) —  decent, comfortable, happy and peaceful life. 5. Change the sentences according to the directions. 1×10=10 (a) Newspaper is one of the most useful sources of knowledge. (Positive) (b) It carries both local and international news. (Negative) (c) It reflects the whole world like a mirror. (Interrogative) (d) We cannot help reading newspaper daily. (Affirmative) (e) It contains daily news. (Passive) (f) We are helped in many ways by it. (Active) (g) By reading newspaper, we can enrich our knowledge. (Negative) (h) It is called the people’s parliament. (Active) (i) Nothing is so important as it. (Comparative) (j) We should read newspaper to know the outside world more. (Imperative) 6. Complete the following sentences. 1×5=5 (a) “Health is wealth,”—. (b) Everybody should realize this truth to —. (c) If we follow the rules of health, —. (d) One can keep oneself safe by —. (e) Immune system can be developed by —. 7. Complete the text adding prefixes, suffixes or both to the root words given in the parenthesis. .5×14=7 Bangladesh is mainly a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. (c) — (major) of her people live in villages and most of them are farmers. (d) — (fortunate). the condition of our farmers is (e) — (satisfactory). They can (f) — (hard) lead a carefree life. Their life is full of miseries and (g) — (advantages). They can’t plough their land (h) — (proper)  due to (i) — (finance) and (j) — (technology) support. They need assistance from the (k) — (govern) to come out of their age-old (l) — (convention) method. Scientific system of cultivation is going to be (m) — (gradual) successful and (n) — (effect) 8. Make tag questions of the following statements. 1×7=7 (a) War is a curse of human civilization, —? (b) Everybody suffers from it, —? (c) Massive destruction is found everywhere, —? (d)None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, —? (e) Women and children are the worst sufferers, —? (f) Nobody supports the war, —? (g) Let’s avoid war to live in peace, —? 9.Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5 once my mother said to me who came to you my friend rafiq mom she asked what did he want said his mother is ill he needs some money i have given him five hundred taka my mother said wonderful Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 10. Suppose, some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank Ltd. You, Samim/Samia, are interested to be a junior officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the above post. 10 11. Suppose, you are Nadir/Nadira, a student of Nurpur School. There are lack of common room facilities. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster of your school to increase common room facilities as soon as possible. 12. Write a paragraph on ‘Our National Flag. 15 Key Rajshahi Board-2023 1. (a) the; (b) on/at; (c).x^; (d) with; (e) The; (f) a; (g) an; (h) x; (i) A; 0) an. 2. (a) era-, (b) mega; (c) without; (d) off-, (e) considering; (f) trade; (g) tourism-, (h) growth; (i) poverty; j) dream. 3. (a + ii + iii) Wildlife refers to all animals, plants found in the forests. (b + iii + i) Balance of ecosystem largely depends on wildlife. (c + i + ii)        Any development is harmful to wildlife. (d + v + vi) Urbanization and industrialization have also increased deforestation to a great extent. (e + vi + iv) As a result, many animals are going to be extinct. (f + iv + v) For our own existence, we should take united efforts to protect wildlife. 4. (a) refers; (b) reflects; (c) has; (d) obeying; (e) was; (f) respect; (g) hampered; (h) ensuring; (i) required; (j) expect. 5. (a) Very few sources of knowledge are ,as useful as newspaper. (b) It carries not only local news but also international news. (c) Doesn't it reflect the whole world like a mirror? (d) We must read newspaper daily. (e) Dail), news is contained in it. (f) It helps us in many ways. (g) Without reading newspaper, we cannot enrich our knowledge. (h) We/People call it the people's parliament. (i) It is more important than anything. j) Let's read newspaper to know the outside world more. 6.a) "Health is wealth" is a wise saying. b) Everybody should realize, this truth to lead a  happy life. c) If we follow the rules of health, we can be healthy: d) One can keep oneself safe by keeping one's body fit. e) Immune system can be developed by taking regular physical exercises. 7.a) riverine; b) agricultural; c) Majority; d) Unfortunately; e) unsatisfactory-, f) hardly; g) disadvantages; h) properly; i) financial; j) technological; k) government; l) conventional; m) gradually, n) effective. 8.(a) War is a curse of human civilization, isn't it? (b) Everybody suffers from it, don't they? (c) Massive destruction is found everywhere, isn't it? (d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, can they? (e) Women and children are the worst sufferers, aren't they? (t) Nobody supports the war, do they? (g) Let's avoid war to live in peace, shall we? 9. Once my mother said to me, "Who came to you?" "My friend, Rafiq, mom." She asked, "What did he want?" I said, "His mother is ill. He needs some money. I have given him five hundred taka." My mother said, "Wonderful!" Ad Ad Ad Ad

CUMILLA BOARD-2023 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions, articles & zero articles.      .5×10 =5 Washing hands regularly is (a) — important activity. It keeps us safe (b) — corona-virus. How you wash your hand is also very (c) — important. First, you have to wet your hands (d) — clean, running water and apply soap. Then, rub your hands together with (e) — soap to create foam. Later the backs of your hands, (f) — your fingers and (g) — your nails. Remember, you have to scrub your hands (h) — at least 20 seconds. After that rinse your hands well with lean and running water. Finally, dry your hands using (i) — clean towel or tissue paper. Learn the process (j) — washing hands and also educate your friends about it. 2. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. .5Xl0=5 daughter, to, any, an, and, live, such, be, the, and The development of a nation is not (a) — easy task. It depends on the willingness (b) —­ sacrificing attitude of the valiant sons and (c) — of the soil. They don’t work for (d) —­ appreciation or reward for themselves. Their vision (e) — to make the world a better place (f) —­ live in. They are always proud of (g) — selfless ventures. Their mission is to serve (h) —­ greater interest of humanity. They spend their (i) — for the welfare of people, the society (j) — the country as a whole. 3. Make six sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1 × 6 = 6 Reading newspaper  is called  our outlook and enriches our wisdom Newspaper  broadens  the news and views of home and abroad by reading newspaper. It  be  us false news which is harmful for a peaceful society. One  gives  a very good habit. Sometimes it  can get  the storehouse of knowledge.     a source of entertainment too. 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1 × 10 = 10 can,  be,  find,  have,  fix,  stumble,  endow,  evaluate,  possess,  consult A proverb goes that a man without an aim is a ship without a rudder. Likewise, a man without an aim (a) — reach his goal. He (b) — in his way of life. So everyman should (c) — a definite aim.  But nothing is more difficult than the choice of profession Students (d) — it very difficult to choose a suitable profession. Choosing profession becomes very difficult because there (e) — many paths and courses open to them. They should (f) — their aim according to the abilities they are (g) — with. All (h) — the same abilities and aptitude. Students may (i) — their teachers who are able to (j) — their abilities. 5. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 × 10 = 10 (a) We are grateful to the freedom fighters. (Negative) (b) Their contribution is greater than any other thing. (Superlative) (c) You should never disrespect or forget our martyrs. (Imperative) (d) The national memorial has been built with a view to paying tribute to their memories. (Active) (e) A freedom fighter is the greatest son of the soil. (Comparative) (f) We got our independence for their sacrifice. (Passive) (g) They fought very bravely to snatch the red sun of independence. (Exclamatory) (h) Their courage was more powerful than their weapons. (Positive) (i) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Active) (j) The government has taken some steps to improve their condition. (Passive) 6. Complete the sentences. 1 × 5 = 5 (a) It is price hike which is considered —. (b) People of low income do not know how —. (c) The businessmen — are responsible for price hike. (d) Of course, there are some other issues — for price hike like Russian-Ukrain war. (e) — is really very difficult. 7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 × 14 = 7 Facebook is a social (a) network site. It has gained much (b) popular among the young (c) generate.  Sometimes, our young generation waste their (d) value time by (e) browse facebook. So, in this respect parental (f) supervise is a must. Many people (g) fine facebook as an (h) embarrass (i) invade on others’ (j) person privacy. However, it plays a (k) signify role in (l) socialize as well as (m) nature understanding and (n) operation. 8. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 × 7 = 7 (a) At present, everybody likes cricket, —? (b) Students hardly miss watching this game, —? (c) Nothing is more enjoyable to them than cricket, —? (d) How exciting the game is! —? (e) Let’s play this game, —? (f) Sakib Al hasan is my favorite cricketer, —? (g) It would be difficult to think of Bangladesh cricket without him, —? 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 × 10 = 5 Where are you going now Karim Said I am going to hospital My brother is ill ive to stay with him in the hospital  Part−B: Composition [40 Marks] 10. Suppose, you are Mugdha. You have seen a vacancy for the post of a Medical Representative in the Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 15 11. Suppose, you are Karim/Kabita, one of the inhabitants of Dinajpur City Corporation. Recently the roads of your locality have been unusable due to heavy rainfalls and the sewerage drains are being hampered to flow water. People and the school going students cannot go to their offices, shops, schools and other places. Now, write a letter to the Mayor of your City Corporation complaining about the sufferings of the common people. 10 12. Write a paragraph on “A street hawker” within 200 words. 15 Ad Ad Ad Ad Key Cumilla Board-2023 1. (a) an; (b) from; (c) x; (d) with; (e) a/x; (f) between; (g) under; (h) for; (i) a; 0) of. 2. (a) an; (b) and; (c) daughters; (d) any; (e) is; (f) to; (g) such; (h) the; (i) lives/life; j) and. 3. a. Newspaper is called the storehouse of knowledge. b. Reading newspaper is a very good habit. c. It broadens our outlook and enriches our wisdom. d. One can get the news and views of home and abroad by reading newspaper. e. It is a source of entertainment too. f: Sometimes it gives us false news which is harmful for a peaceful society. 4. a) cannot; b) stumbles; c) have; d) find; e) are; f) fix; g) endowed; h) don't possess; i) consult; j) evaluate. 5. (a) We are hot ungrateful to the freedom fighters. (b) Their contribution is the greatest thing. (c) Never disrespect or forget our martyrs. (d) The authority has built the national memorialwith a view to paying tribute to their memories. (e) A freedom fighter is greater than any other son of the soil. Our independence was got for their sacrifice. (g) How bravely they fought to snatch the red sun of independence! (h) Their weapons were notas/so powerful as their courage. (i) People will never forget their contribution. 0) Some steps have been,ta ken by the government to improve their condition. 6. (a) It is price hike which is considered to be a curse. (b) People of low income do not know how to deal  with the high price of essential commodities. (c) The businessmen storing essential commodities storing essential commodities who store essential  commodities are responsible for price hike. (d) Of course, there are some other issues included mostly' for price hike like Russia-Ukraine war. (e) , Controlling price hike is really very difficult. 7. (a) networking; (b) popularity; (c) generation; (d) valuable; (e) browsing; (f) supervision; (g) define; (h) embarrassing; (i) invasion; 0) personal; (k) significant; (1) socialization; (m) natural; (n) co-operation. 8. (a) At present, everybody likes cricket, don't they? (b) Students hardly miss watching this game, do they? (c) Nothing is more enjoyable to them than cricket, is it? (d) How exciting the game is, isn't it? (e) Let's play this game, shall we? (f) Shakib Al Hasan is -my favorite cricketer, isn't he? (g) It would be difficult to think of Bangladesh cricket without him, wouldn't it? 9. "Where are you going now?" Karim said. "I am going to hospital. My brother is ill. I've to stay with him in the hospital."  Ad Ad Ad Ad

Mymensingh Board - 2023 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Some of the blanks may not require a preposition or an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. .5×10-5 There is no doubt that youth is (a) — best time of (b) — life. This is the time when it is (c) — most important (d) — one to remember (e) — maxim, “As you sow (f) —, so shall you reap”. One must seed (g) — industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h) — this season (i) — reap the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j) — this time lasts rest of his life and moulds his future. 2. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. .5×10=5 well bookish enrich burning water competitive knowledge newspaper current cannot A student must have the habit of reading newspaper everyday. Mere (a) — knowledge is not enough in this (b) — world. Newspapers help him (c) — his general knowledge and make him aware of the (d) — issues both inside and outside the country. A man who doesn’t read (e) — is like a frog in a narrow (f) —. Being ignorant of the (g) — affairs, he (h) — take part in the talks and discussions in an enlightened society and feels like a fish out of (i) —. By reading newspapers, one can widen one’s range of (j) — in the field of science, history, geography, literature, etc. 3. Make six sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×6=6 The Taj built it most on a moonlit night It want it as a tomb for his wife Emperor Shahjahan wants at Agra in India People like one of the most beautiful buildings in the world Everybody stands to see the Taj Mahal I also   to visit the Taj Mahal 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.1×10=10 build idle follow work remember be lag reach lead depend Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) — on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) — a lazy life. We all should become industrious. We all should (c) — up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) — hard. No nation can prosper without Industry. It should be (e) — that industry is the key to success. If we (f) — days away, we (g) — behind. The nation that (h) — industrious (i) — the pinnacle of development. So, we should (j) — them. 5. Change the sentences according to directions given in the bracket. 1×10=10 (a) Simplicity is a great virtue. (Exclamatory) (b) Everybody appreciates this quality. (Negative) (c) It is one of the best qualities. (Positive) (d) One should practise this virtue. (Passive) (e) Very few men are as happy as a simple man. (Comparative) (f) By practising simplicity, one can earn people’s favour. (Negative) (g) A simple man leads a very carefree life. (Exclamatory) (h) No other person among us is as happy as a simple man. (Superlative) (i) Everybody should like simplicity. (Imperative) (j) So, a simple life should be led by all. (Active) 6. Complete the following sentences. 1×5=5 (a) I feel like —. (b) Babies do not know —. (c) I saw a beggar —. (d) Were I a rich man —. e) If you do not work hard, —. 7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. .5×14=7 The freedom fighters are the (a) (hero) — sons of our land. They fought to save our (b) (gold) — Bangla in 1971. We have got the (c) — (independent) of our loving motherland by their (d) — (super) sacrifice. Some of the (e) — (free) fighters are still (f) — (live). Most of the freedom (g) — (fight) are now (h) — (actual) above 70 years old. (i) — (deed), we are very (j) — (luck) to see them (k) — (direct). As they are our heroic sons, we should respect them (l) — (profound). We must remember them (m) — (ever). Because they laid down their lives (n) — (keep) all behind. 8. Make tag questions of the following statements. 1×7=7 (a) The unfed should be fed, —? (b) He let me do the work, —? (c) The Titanic sank on its first voyage, —? (d) There is no school in our village, —? (e) The father rose in him, —? (f) Good morning, sir, —? g) I have little water, —? 9. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5 mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in naogaon he lives in his village with his two brothers when he was asked what makes you decide to stay here in this village he replied look its true that we could leave this village for a city life but it didnt attract us Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 10. Suppose, some Accounts Officers will be appointed in Meghna Bank. You, Monir/Monira, are interested to be an Accounts Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 15 11. Suppose, you are the Headmaster of Bangabandhu Secondary School, Safderpur, Kot- chanderpur, Jhenaidah. Your school will remain closed due to summer vacation from 3 June to 19 June. Now, write a notice about it… 10 12. Write a paragraph on ‘Tree Plantation’ in your own words. 15   Key Mymensingh Board-2023 1. (a) the; (b) x; (c) x; (d) for; (e) the; (f) the; (g) of; (h) in/during; (i) to; 0) in/during. 2. (a) bookish; (b) competitive; (c) enrich; (d) burning; (e) newspaper; (f) well; (g) current; (h) cannot; (i) water; j) knowledge. 3. a) The Taj is one of themost beautiful buildings in the world. b) It stands at Agra in India. c) ' Emperor Shahjahan built it as a tomb for his wife. d) People like it most on a moonlit night. e) Everybody wants to see the Taj Mahal. f) I also want to visit the Taj Mahal. 4. (a) depends; (b) lead; (c) build; (d) work; (e) remembered; (f) idle; (g) will lag; (h) is; (i) reachesihas reached; j) follow. 5. (a) What a great virtue simplicit§ is! (b) There is nobody but appreciates this quality/There is nobody who does not appreciate this quality. Very few qualities are as good as it. (d) This virtue should be practised. (e) A simple man is happier than most/many other men. (f) Without practising simplicity none can earn people's favour. (g) What a carefree life a simple rnan leads! (h) A simple man is the happiest person among us. (i) Let everybody like simplicity. (j) So, all should lead a simple life. 6. (a) I feel like going for a walk in the park. (b) Babies do not know how to speak when they are  born. (c) I saw a beggar sitting on the street. (d) Were I a rich man, I would travel the whole world. (e) If you do not work hard, you cannot be successful in your life. 7. (a) heroic; (b) golden; (c) independence; (d) supreme; (e) freedom; (f) alive; (g) fighters; (h) actually; (i) Indeed; 0) lucky; (k) directly; (1) profoundly; (in) forever; (n) keeping. 8. (a) The unfed should be fed, shouldn't theyT (b) He let me do the work, didn't he? (c) The Titanic sank on its first voyage, didn't it? (d) There is no school in our village, is there? (e) The father rose in him, didn't it? (f) Good morning, sir, isn't it? (g) I have little water, do I /have I? 9. Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon. He lives in his village with his two brothers. When he was asked, "What makes you decide to stay here in this village?" He replied, "Look, it's true that we could leave this village fora city life. But it didn't attract us." Ad Ad Ad Ad

CHATTOGRAM BOARD−2023  English (Compulsory)– Second Paper Full Marks: 100 Time: 3 hours [ Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.] Part−A: Grammar [60 Marks] 1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 × 10 = 5 George Washington was the first president of America. This great man was obedient (a) ⎯⎯ his parents. (b) ⎯⎯ the age of 15 he decided to go (c) ⎯⎯ studies at (d) ⎯⎯ excellent school in Europe, where his brother was studying and had made all (e) ⎯⎯ preparations for crossing (f) ⎯⎯ Atlantic Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g) ⎯⎯ the ship. As he was preparing to leave, he went to see his (h) ⎯⎯ mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i) ⎯⎯ lot to acquire (j) ⎯⎯ education only at 15. So, Washington did not go. 2. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. 0.5 × 10 = 5 added  brought  later  origin  when  seeds  chocolate  tree  vanilla  produce About one thousand years ago, chocolate was so valuable that it was used as money! Chocolate comes from the Cacao (a) ⎯⎯ that grows near the equator. (b) ⎯⎯ the trees are seen to (c) ⎯⎯ pods, the farmers collect the (d) ⎯⎯ from them. Then sugar, cinnamon, (e) ⎯⎯, milk and other spices are (f) ⎯⎯ to the matured seeds. The (g) ⎯⎯ of chocolate is interesting. Colombus (h) ⎯⎯ Cacao beans to Spain first. (i) ⎯⎯, people learned how to change (j) ⎯⎯ from liquid to solid. And by 1847, they started enjoying chocolate candy bars! 3. Make six sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1 × 6 = 6 Punctuality  is  the habit of doing a thing in its exact time It  can be brought  the habit of being punctual from one’s childhood Nothing  should form  a good habit In a wide sense, it    necessary for all human beings Maintaining punctuality  denotes  the process for proper utilization of time So, one    to a conclusion without punctuality 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1 × 10 = 10 visit,  pay,  hear,  call,  appear,  live,  visit,  hear,  live,  think Abdur Rahman is a student. He (a) ⎯⎯ in the SSC Exam this year. He (b) ⎯⎯ in Chattogram. He (c) ⎯⎯ there since his birth, but he (d) ⎯⎯ St. Martins Island yet. He (e) ⎯⎯ a lot about the beauty of St. Martin’s Island. (f) ⎯⎯ those he becomes very eager (g) ⎯⎯ a visit there. As he is free now, he thinks that he (h) ⎯⎯ the island now. (i) ⎯⎯ this he becomes so excited that he (j) ⎯⎯ his friends to a meeting. 5. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 × 10 = 10 (a) Copying in the exams is one of the greatest social crimes. (Positive) (b) It is a very serious crime. (Exclamatory) (c) A student copying in the exam only deceives himself. (Negative) (d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. (Passive) (e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive) (f) By resisting this malady, we can strengthen our education. (Passive) (g) We all should come forward to stop it and save our students. (Imperative) (h) Our examination system should be moderated. (Active) (i) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam. (Comparative) (j) The government is sincere in removing this crime. (Negative) 6. Complete the sentences. 1 × 5 = 5 (a) A cobbler was happy to ⎯⎯. (b) He had a neighbour ⎯⎯. (c) The nighbour wanted to help him by ⎯⎯. (d) ⎯⎯, the cobbler lost happiness. (e) But if he had not taken the money from his neighbour, ⎯⎯. 7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 × 14 = 7 Vocabulary is very important in learning a language properly. To (a) rich your vocabulary, you have to read books and learn new words by knowing their meanings (b) accurate. You may use a dictionary to know the (c) known words or try to understand the (d) context meaning of them.  Repeated reading will help you understand the (e) specify topic (f) clear and use them in (g) vary situations. Language learning is a (h) continue process and your (i) proficient will come today or tomorrow. What is needed most is (j) continue. It also needs your (k) sincere. A common language is required for (l) interact among people from (m) differ countries and contexts. Without a common language it is difficult to perform activities at the (n) nation level. English has assumed the position of that common language. 8. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 × 7 = 7 (a) Nobody trust a liar, ⎯⎯? (b) A liar has to lead a miserable life, ⎯⎯? (c) Speaking the truth is a good exercise, ⎯⎯? (d) Everybody should have the habit of speaking the truth, ⎯⎯? (e) Many are often found telling a lie out of fun, ⎯⎯? (f) But it is not desirable, ⎯⎯? (g) Let us always speak the truth, ⎯⎯? 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 × 10 = 5 My dear friends I am here to tell you about an important discovery said the cunning fox I have discovered that our tails are unnecessary how strange Is it unnecessary said the other foxes Part−B: Composition [40 Marks] 10. Suppose, you are Malek/Maleka. Recently you have passed MBA from a renowned university.  You are in need of a job and have seen a job advertisement in a daily newspaper for the position of a “Junior Officer” in Almas Bank Ltd. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 15  11. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Rahimanagar under Chandpur district. Your locality is badly affected by antisocial activities like eve-teasing, hijacking and taking drugs. Now, write a letter to the Superintendent of Police of your district complaining against the fact. 10 12. A rickshaw puller is a very familiar figure in our country. He plays a great role in our communication system. But he leads a very miserable life, for financial problem. Now, write a paragraph on “The Life of a Rickshaw Puller”. 15 Key Chattogram Board-2023 1. (a) to; (b) At; (c) for; (d) an; (e) the; (f) the; (g) on/in; (h) x; (i) a; 0) x. 2. (a) tree; (b) When; (c) produce; (d) seeds; (e) vanilla; (f)added; (g) origin; (h) brought; (i) Later; 0) chocolate. 3. a) Punctuality is a good habit. b) It denotes the habit of doing a thing in its exact time. c) Nothing can be brought to a conclusion without punctuality. d) In a wide sense, it is the process for proper utilization of time. e) Maintaining punctuality is necessary for all human beings. f)' So, one should form the habit of being punctual from one's childhood. 4. a) will appear; b) lives; c) has been living; d) has not visited; e) has heard/heard; f) Hearing; g) to pay; h) can visit/should visit; i) Thinking; j) calls. 5. (a) Very few social crimes are as great as copying in the exams. (b) What a serious crime it is! (c) A student copying in the exam deceives none but himself. (d) Any benefit cannot be brought by copying in the exam./No benefit can be brought by copying in the exam. (e) It is a very shameful practice. (f) Our education can be strengthened by resisting this malady. (g) Let's all come forward to stop it and save our students. (h) The authority should moderate our examination system. (i) Copying in the exam is more hateful than any other thing. j) The government is not insincere in removing this crime. 6. (a) A cobbler was happy to repair shoes for his customers. (b) He had a neighbor who frequently came to him to mend his shoes. (c) The neighbor wanted to help him by lending him  some money. (d) Getting/Taking the huge amount of money, the cobbler lost his happiness. (e) But if lie had not taken the money from his neighbor, he would not have experienced such  distress. 7. (a) enrich; (b) accurately; (c) unknown; (d) contextual; (e) specific, (f) clearly; (g) various; (h) continuous; (i) proficiency; j) continuation; (k) sincerity; (1) interaction; (m) different; (n) international. 8. (a) Nobody trusts a liar, do they? (b) A liar has to lead a miserable life, doesn't he? (c) Speaking the truth 'is a good exercise, isn't it? (d) Everybody should have the habit of speaking the truth, shouldn't they? (e) Many are often found telling a lie out of fun, aren't they? (f) But it is not desirable, is it? (g) Let us always speak the truth, shall we? 9. "My dear friends, I am here to tell you about an important discovery," said the cunning fox. "I have discovered that our tails are unnecessary." "How strange! Is it unnecessary?,' said the other foxes. Ad Ad Ad

Dhaka Board -2023 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles (a, an, the or x). .5×10=5 Rangamati is one of (a) — most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b) — the western bank of Kaptal Lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its (c) — eye-catching natural beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d) — all the elements of beauty. (e) — hills covered with green trees present (f) — unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of Rangamati is (g) — attraction for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h) — ethnic groups. (i) — trip to Rangamati would be (j) — outstanding experience for the nature lovers. 2. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words: .5×10=5 Bangladesh is a south (a) — country. It is blessed with (b) — beauty. Natural resources abound in this country. Bangladesh (c) — boundary with India and Myanmar. The three sides of the country are surrounded by these two (d) — The Bay of Bengal is (e) — the south of Bangladesh. The majority of the (f) — mangrove forest Sundarbans lies in this country. This forest is the (g) — of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger. A (h) — of rivers criss-crossed this forest. It is also a great (i) — of natural wealth. Bangladesh got her (j) — through a nine month long freedom war. 3. Make six sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.  1×6=6 (a) Global warming (i) is rising (i) mainly responsible for it (b) Irresponsible activities of human beings  (ii) refers (ii) due to global warming (c) Sea level (iii) are (iii) to the increase in the temperature of the globe (d) As a result, the coastal areas (iv) must come  (iv) temperature rise to a great extent (e) Using of renewable energy (v) are going (v) to an agreement to fight against this disaster (f) So, world leaders (vi) can reduce (vi) to be vulnerable 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1×10=10 obey be expect refer have require respect hamper reflect ensure  Social value (a) — to customs, beliefs, special practices and norms. It (b) — the culture of a nation. It (c) — great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of (d) — social value in each and every walk of life. Earlier each and every person (e) — very careful of social value. But at present our social value is in a great threat. Young people don’t (f) — duly to their elders that results in social degradation. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly (g) —. So, with a view to (h) — peace and order in society, social value is badly (i) —. Without social value, we can’t (j) — decent, comfortable, happy and peaceful life. 5. Change the sentences according to directions.1×10=10 (a) The moon is the only sub-planet of the earth. (Interrogative) (b) It is very charming to look at. (Exclamatory) (c) Everybody is charmed with its beauty. (Active) (d) Who doesn’t like the moon? (Affirmative) (e) The moon is the most beautiful thing. (Positive) (f) Only the moon shines at night. (Negative) (g) Poets have composed many poems about the beauty of it. (Passive) (h) What an exciting scene the full-moon presents! (Assertive) (i) The moon is not as big as the earth. (Comparative) (j) We should go out at night to enjoy a moonlit night. (Imperative) 6. Complete the following sentences. 1×5=5 (a) “Industry is the key to success,” —. (b) If we want to build up our career, —. (c) — we can reach our expected destination. (d) A hard-working student is sure —. (e) It is high time —. 7. Complete the text adding prefixes, suffixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis. .5×14=7 Knowledge (a) — (light) our mind. It enables a man to have (b) — (master) over all forces of nature. There are so many wild beasts which are (c) — (strong) than man. There are forces in nature such as (d) — (light) and thunder, flood and earthquake, etc. which can destroy a man and (e) — (civil) in a moment.  But a man rules over them all and makes them serve (f) — (accord) to his wish. He makes use of the solar power to  (g) — (bright) the night. He is the (h) — (conquer) of time and space. All discoveries and (i) —- (invent) are the results of (j) — (know). It makes him (k) — (doubt) the mightiest of all the (create) in the universe. To maintain (m) — (superior) man has to work (n) — (through) his life. 8. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×7=7 (a) Modesty is a great virtue, — ? (b) The modest always respect their superiors, —? (c) Everybody likes a modest person, —? (d) A modest student hardly fails to reach his goal, —? (e) Let’s try to be modest in our way of life, —? (f) Avoid the immodest companions, —? (g) An ideal student is always modest in his behaviour, —? 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5 mehdi said to nitu whats your programme after the text examination nitu said i have decided to visit the padma bridge what an excellent idea it is Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 10. Suppose, you are Salam/Salma and you have completed your post-graduation degree. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of an Assistant Teacher of English in a famous school. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 15 11. Suppose, you are the inhabitants of Polashpur under Homna Upazila, Cumilla. The main road of your locality is severely damaged. Now, write a complaint letter to the DC, Cumilla requesting him to take necessary steps for repairing the road immediately. 10 12. Write a paragraph on Your School Library.   Key Dhaka Board-2023 1. (a) the; (b) on/at; (c) x; (d) with; (e) The; (f) a; (g) an; (h) x; (i) A; 0) an. 2. (a) Asian; (b) natural; (c) shares; (d) neighbours; (e) to; (f) largest/large; (g) abode; (h) number; (i) source; j) independence. 3. (a + ii + iii) Global warming refers to the increase in the temperature of the globe. (b + iii + i) Irresponsible activities of human beingsare mainly responsible for it. (c + i + ii)        Sea level is rising due to global warming. (d + v + vi) As a result, the coastal areas are going to be vulnerable. (e + vi + iv) Using of renewable energy can reduce temperature rise io a great extent. (f + iv + v) So world leaders must come to an agreement to fight against this disaster. 4. a) refers; b) reflects; c) has; d) obeying; e) was, f) respect; g) hampered; h) ensuring; i) required; j) expect. 5. (a) Isn't the moon the only sub-planet of the earth? (b) How charming it is to look at! (c) Its beauty charms everybody. (d) Everybody likes the moon. (e) Nothing is as beautiful as the moon./No other thing is as beautiful .as the moon. (f) Nothing but the moon shines at night. (g) Many poems have been composed about the beauty of it by poets. (h) The full moon presents a very exciting scene. (i) The earth is bigger than the moon. j) Let's go out at night to enjoy a moonlit night. 6. a) "Industry is the key to success" is a proverb/ is a  wise saying. b) If we want to build up our career, we have to/work hard. c) By working hard, we can reach our expected destination. d) A hard working student is sure of doing well in  the exam/to gain success in life. e) It. is high time we became industrious. 7. (a) enlightens; (b) mastery; (c) stronger; (d) lightning; (e) civilization; (f) according; (g) brighten; (h) conqueror; (i) inventions; 0) knowledge; (k) undoubtedly; (1) creations; (in) superiority; (n) throughout. 8. (a) Modesty is a great virtue, isn't it? (b) The modest always respect their superiors, don't they? (c) Everybody likes a modest person, don't they? (d) A modest student hardly fails to reach his goal, does he? (e) Let's try to be modest in our way of life, shall we? (f) Avoid the immodest companions, will you/won't you? (g) .An ideal student is always modest in his behaviour, isn't he/she? 9. Mehdi said to Nitu, "What's your programme after the test examination?" Nitu said, "I have decided to visit the Padma Bridge." "What an excellent idea it is!"     Ad Ad Ad

BARISHAL BOARD−2023 English (Compulsory) Second Paper Full Marks: 100 Time: 3 hours  [ Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.] Part−A: Grammar [60 Marks] 1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 × 10 = 5 Covid-19 is (a) ⎯⎯ infectious diseases which has taken away many lives (b) ⎯⎯ the world. It has created economic crisis (c) ⎯⎯ many countries of the world. Many people have lost their jobs. Many small traders compelled to leave their trades. No doubt, it is a great disaster (d) ⎯⎯ the people of the world. Though the corona virus is very (e) ⎯⎯ deadly, it has created awareness (f) ⎯⎯ mass people.  Besides we have learnt many things (g) ⎯⎯ it so far. Earlier, we were indifferent (h) ⎯⎯ some rules of health and hygiene. Due to Covid-19, people of the world have become more conscious regarding the rules of health. Now a days, we try to maintain social distancing. We avoid (i) ⎯⎯ massive gatherings of people. We also have made a good habit (j) ⎯⎯ washing hands several times a day. 2. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. 0.5 × 10 = 5 acquire,  smooth,  on,  respective,  process,  human,  place,  to,  able,  without Language is a way of human communication. And the (a) ⎯⎯ to use any language is called the language skill. All (b) ⎯⎯ beings acquire this skill from their (c) ⎯⎯ environment. That is, human babies begin (d) ⎯⎯ acquire this language skill from just after their birth. If this process continues (e) ⎯⎯ any obstruction, a baby can communicate with the people of the same language (f) ⎯⎯ within 3 to 4 years. During this period, the baby does not need to read or write for (g) ⎯⎯ the language skill. The baby only goes (h) ⎯⎯ listening, speaking, picking up words. This process is called acquisition of language and this acquisition mostly takes (i) ⎯⎯ while learning one’s first language. We acquire the language skill of Bangla in this (j) ⎯⎯. This is why, Bangla is called our first language. 3. Make six sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1 × 6 = 6 (a) Football  i. was mainly played  i. worldwide by the female players also. (b) Previously it  ii. is played  ii. in any match in SAFF Women’s Championship-2022. (c) But now a days it  iii. defeated  iii. a popular game. (d) A few months ago our women’s football team iv. touched  iv. by the male players. (e) They  v. is  v. down at the airport, thousands of excited fans cheered and waved the national flag to welcome them. (f) As soon as the champions vi. were not defeated  vi. the Nepalese team by 3-1 goals in the final match and became champion. 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1 × 10 = 10 make,  kill,  throw,  see,  ensure,  originate,  work,  live,  be,  have Rivers generally (a) ⎯⎯ from a mountain or a lake. They (b) ⎯⎯ very much important for our existence and economy. But unfortunately, we are (c) ⎯⎯ our rivers, choking it with toxic wastes from dyeing and textile factories. Most of the industries (d) ⎯⎯ waste treatment plants. This kind of industries are (e) ⎯⎯ releasing untreated liquid waste directly and (f) ⎯⎯ the water polluted. Our unconscious people also (g) ⎯⎯ different kinds of waste materials into the rivers directly. So, to keep existence of fishes and other species (h) ⎯⎯ in the water is impossible. It is high time the government and the conscious people (i) ⎯⎯ together to save the rivers. Otherwise a happy, prosperous and pollution free environment for the next generation can’t be (j) ⎯⎯. 5. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 × 10 = 10 (a) Jackfruit is one of the largest fruits of Bangladesh. (Use Positive degree) (b) The fruits is very juicy. (Make an Exclamatory sentence)  (c) It tastes very sweet. (Use Passive voice) (d) It contains high calories. (Make Negative sentence) (e) Everyone knows it as our national fruit. (Interrogative) (f) In summer, this fruit is very available. (Negative) (g) It is mainly found in the month of Jaishtha. (Use Active voice) (h) It is not as costly as the mango. (Use Comparative degree) (i) We should eat the fruit to ensure nutrition. (Make an Imperative sentence) (j) How beautiful jackfruits look in the trees! (Make Assertive). 6. Complete the sentences. 1 × 5 = 5 (a) “Industry is the key to success”, ⎯⎯. (b) If you want to shine in life, ⎯⎯. (c) By working hard, one ⎯⎯. (d) A hardworking student is sure ⎯⎯. (e) It is high time for us to ⎯⎯. 7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 × 14 = 7 Bangladesh is blessed with many seasons. Winter is one of them. It is the (a) cold of all seasons. It is usually (b) rain. Though ours is a small country, the (c) cold of winter is not (d) equal felt in all regions. In some regions, (e) special in the (f) north districts, people experience (g) bite cold in winter. Nature looks dull and (h) gloom. During night and morning, the whole of nature remains (i) cover with fog and mist. Then the poor suffer (j) great for want of warm clothes. Again in some (k) hill areas there is (l) severe of cold. (m) where in the vast (n) South areas people experience less cold. 8. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 × 7 = 7 (a) SSC Examination is the first public examination in our country, ⎯⎯? (b) Every student takes the examination seriously, ⎯⎯? (c) Its result allows one to enter the next level, ⎯⎯? (d) So, it is not less important than one’s life, ⎯⎯? (e) A student needs to take a good preparation for it, ⎯⎯? (f) But one need not worry about the examhall situation, ⎯⎯? (g) Face the exam boldly, ⎯⎯? 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 × 10 = 5 why are not you going to school said mother to her son he said i am waiting for my friend to come and go to school together Part−B: Composition [40 Marks] 10. Suppose, you are Nasim Hasan/Nasima Hasna. You have completed your MBA degree and recently you have seen a vacancy advertisement in ‘The Daily Star’ for the post of an Accounts Officer in Jamuna Oil Company Limited. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the General Manager of the company for the post. 15 11. Suppose, you are Rafi/Rafia, a class 10 students of River View High School, Rajshahi. Your common room facilities are not sufficient to meet up your demand. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster on behalf of the students requesting him to increase common room facilities as soon as possible. 10 12. Write a paragraph about ‘A Winter Morning’. 15 Key Barishal Board-2023 1. (a) an; (b) around; (c) in; (d) for/to; (e) x; (f) among; (g) from; (h) to; (i) x; 0) of. 2. (a) ability; (b) human; (c) respective; (d) to; (e) without; (f) smoothly; (g) acquiring; (h) on; (i) place; process. 3. a+ v + iii) Football is a popular game. (b + i + iv) Previously it was mainly played by the male players. (c + ii + i) But nowadays, it is played worldwide by, the female players also. (d + iii + vi) A few months ago our women's football, team defeated the Nepalese team by 3-1 goals in the final match and became champion. (e + vi + ii) They were not defeated in any match is SAFF Women's Championship-2022. (f + iv + v) As soon as the champions touched dow airport, thousands of excited fans cheered and waved the national flag to welcome them. 4. (a) originate; (b) are; (c) killing; (d) don't have; (e). seen; (f) making; (g) throw; (h) living; (i) worked;. 0) ensured. 5. (a) Very few fruits of Bangladesh are as large as J ackfruit. (b) How juicy the fruit is! (c) It is very sweet when it is tasted./It is tasted very sweet. (d) It does not contain low calories. (e) Who does not know it as our national fruit? (f)' In summer, this fruit is not unavailable/rare at all. (g.) We/People find it mainly in the month of Jaistha. (h) Mango is costlier than itAt is cheaper than mango. (i) Let's eat the fruit to ensure nutrition. Jackfruits look very beautiful in the trees. 6. a) "Industry is the key to success" is a proverb/ is a wise saying. b) If we want to build up our career, we have to/must be industrious. c) By working hard, we can reach our expected destination. d) A hard working student is sure of doing well in  the exam. e) It is high time for us to  become/be industrious. 7. a) coldest; b) rainless; c) coldness; d) equally; e) especially; f) northern; g) biting; h) gloomy; i) covered; j) greatly; k) hilly; 1) severity; m) whereas; n) southern. 8. (a) . SSC Examination is the first public examination in Bangladesh, isn't it? (b) Every student takes the examination; §eriously, don't they? (c) Its result allows one to enter the next level, doesn't it? (d) So, it is not less important in one's life, is it? (e) A student needs to take a good preparation for it, doesn't he/she?. (f) But one need not- worry about the. exam hall . situation, need one/they? (g) .Face the exam boldly, will you/won't you/can't you? 9. "Why are not you going to school?" said mother to her son. He said, "I am waiting for my friend to come and go to school together." Ad Ad Ad

O Me! O Life! By Walt Whitman Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish, Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more foolish than I, and who more faithless?) Of eyes that vainly crave the light, of the objects mean, of the struggle ever renew’d, Of the poor results of all, of the plodding and sordid crowds I see around me, Of the empty and useless years of the rest, with the rest me intertwined, The question, O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid these, O me, O life?                                        Answer. That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. Paraphrasing Stanza 1 (The Question) Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, → Oh, my life! Oh, my thoughts! These same deep and painful questions keep coming to my mind over and over again. I keep wondering about the meaning and purpose of my existence. Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish, → I see so many people who do not have true belief in anything—neither in themselves, nor in others, nor in life itself. There are countless people moving through life without direction or sincerity. The cities are full of people who act foolishly, who chase after meaningless things without understanding what truly matters. Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more foolish than I, and who more faithless?) → I constantly blame and criticize myself for my own weaknesses and failures. I wonder if anyone is more foolish or unfaithful than I am. I feel lost, unsure of my beliefs, and I doubt my own ability to find meaning in life. Of eyes that vainly crave the light, of the objects mean, of the struggle ever renew’d, → I see people desperately searching for knowledge, truth, and purpose, but they do not find what they are looking for. Their eyes are hungry for understanding, yet they remain in darkness. Around me, everything seems meaningless and ordinary. The struggles of life never end—they keep coming back again and again. Of the poor results of all, of the plodding and sordid crowds I see around me, → People work hard, they struggle, but in the end, their efforts bring very little success. The results of their labor often feel disappointing. I see people moving through life slowly and tiredly, caught in routines, their spirits weighed down by their daily struggles. Many of them live in an ugly, corrupted way, without joy or meaning. Of the empty and useless years of the rest, with the rest me intertwined, → I feel that the lives of so many people are wasted—full of empty, meaningless years. They live without purpose, without passion. And I am connected to them—I, too, feel trapped in this same cycle of emptiness. I wonder if my life is just as pointless as theirs. The question, O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid these, O me, O life? → This painful question keeps returning to me—what is the point of living in such a world? What good is there in life when everything seems hopeless, when people around me live without meaning? I ask myself if there is any purpose to my existence at all. Stanza 2 (The Answer) That you are here—that life exists and identity, → The answer is simple yet powerful: You are alive. Life itself exists. You have an identity, a purpose, and a place in this world. Even if everything seems dark and meaningless, the fact that you are here, that you exist, is enough to give life value. That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. → Life is like a great and powerful drama, an ongoing play that never stops. No matter what happens, the story of life continues. And the most important thing is that you have a chance to play a role in it. You can contribute your own verse—you can add your own meaning, your own story, to this great play of life. Even if you feel small or unimportant, what you do matters. You have the power to shape your own life and to make a difference in the world. Short Answer Questions i. What is the main theme of the poem? The main theme of the poem is the poet's existential reflection on the struggles, uncertainties, and disappointments of life. He questions the purpose and value of life in the face of recurring hardships, faithlessness, and the seeming futility of human existence. ii. What recurring questions does the poet mention? The poet mentions recurring questions about the meaning and purpose of life, the continuous struggles people face, and whether anything good can come from these challenges. Specifically, he asks: "What good amid these, O me, O life?" iii. What does the poet mean by 'useless years'? The poet refers to 'useless years' as the years of life that seem to have no purpose or meaningful outcome. These are years where a person might feel disconnected, stagnant, or unsuccessful in achieving their goals or fulfilling their potential. iv. Is age an identity marker? What are the attributes of old age? Age can be an identity marker, as it often determines a person's experiences, wisdom, and societal role. In the poem, while age is not explicitly discussed, 'useless years' could be interpreted as those years that are often associated with the regrets or unfulfilled aspects of aging. Attributes of old age may include reflection, wisdom, weariness, and perhaps a sense of having missed opportunities. v. What do 'sordid' and 'plodding' mean? 'Sordid' means dirty, immoral, or involving dishonorable actions. 'Plodding' means slow, laborious, or unglamorous movement, often associated with mundane and repetitive tasks. vi. What 'faith' does the poet mention here? The poet mentions the faithlessness of people, implying that many live without a clear sense of purpose or belief. However, by questioning the faithlessness, he indirectly points to the importance of having some form of faith or meaning to guide one's life. vii. Is there a symbolic meaning of 'contribute a verse' in the last line? Yes, 'contribute a verse' symbolically means that despite the struggles and seemingly futile nature of life, each individual can still have an impact or make a meaningful contribution. It suggests that every person, through their actions or expression, can contribute to the larger story of life. viii. Do you find the answer section of the poem convincing? The answer section is quite convincing as it offers a sense of hope and purpose in response to the poet's existential questioning. It acknowledges the struggles and uncertainties of life but encourages the individual to see their presence and contribution as valuable. It highlights that despite life's challenges, the very existence of life and the possibility of making a contribution are reasons to find meaning. D. Pair work: Contractions Contractions in the poem (like 'fill'd' and 'reneiv'd') are forms where the poet shortens words by omitting letters, usually to maintain rhythm, style, or for poetic effect. Here’s a list of common contractions that could be found in the poem and others like it: fill’d  = filled reneiv’d  = renewed don’t  = do not doesn’t  = does not I’m  = I am it’s  = it is that’s  = that is can’t  = cannot won’t  = will not shouldn’t  = should not E. Summary of the poem In "O Me! O Life!" , Walt Whitman reflects on the struggles, faithlessness, and doubts of human existence. He questions the meaning of life, the endless cycle of challenges, and the seeming futility of everything. Despite these doubts, the poem’s answer suggests that life’s value lies in the very fact of existence. Whitman encourages individuals to contribute to the larger narrative of life, implying that each person’s unique verse is significant in the grand, ongoing story of humanity. Through this, Whitman inspires hope and a sense of purpose in the face of life’s struggles. Multiple-choice questions based on the text: 1. What is the central theme of the poem? A) The beauty of life B) The meaninglessness of life C) The poet's existential questioning and the value of contributing to life D) The poet's joy in the struggles of life Answer: C) The poet's existential questioning and the value of contributing to life 2. What does the poet mean by "the endless trains of the faithless"? A) People traveling in trains B) Continuous struggles and disillusionment of life C) Endless opportunities for faith D) People who are devoted to their beliefs Answer: B) Continuous struggles and disillusionment of life 3. What does the poet mean by "cities fill'd with the foolish"? A) Cities that are full of wise people B) Cities filled with people who lack wisdom or purpose C) Cities with extravagant buildings D) Cities that are full of people who are religious Answer: B) Cities filled with people who lack wisdom or purpose 4. What does the poet reproach himself for? A) For not working hard enough B) For being foolish and faithless C) For not traveling more D) For not writing enough poetry Answer: B) For being foolish and faithless 5. What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light"? A) Eyes longing for knowledge B) Eyes longing for truth and clarity but finding none C) Eyes desiring to see the world D) Eyes looking for material possessions Answer: B) Eyes longing for truth and clarity but finding none 6. How does the poet describe the people around him? A) Joyful and content B) Plodding and sordid, living mundane lives C) Wise and insightful D) Successful and driven Answer: B) Plodding and sordid, living mundane lives 7. What does "the empty and useless years of the rest" refer to? A) Years spent in meaningful work B) Years of unfulfilled lives and wasted time C) Years of happiness and contentment D) Years of traveling and learning Answer: B) Years of unfulfilled lives and wasted time 8. What is the recurring question the poet asks himself? A) How can I live forever? B) What good amid these struggles, O me, O life? C) Why am I alone in this world? D) What is the meaning of true love? Answer: B) What good amid these struggles, O me, O life? 9. What is the answer to the poet's existential questioning in the poem? A) That life is meaningless B) That each individual contributes to the larger story of life C) That we should seek happiness above all D) That life is a series of endless cycles Answer: B) That each individual contributes to the larger story of life 10. What is the significance of "contribute a verse" in the final line? A) The poet is suggesting that individuals should write their own poems B) It symbolizes that everyone has a unique role and contribution to make in life C) It refers to writing for the sake of fame D) It indicates the poet's desire for recognition Answer: B) It symbolizes that everyone has a unique role and contribution to make in life Summary of "O Me! O Life!" by Walt Whitman This poem talks about the difficulties and disappointments of life. The poet feels sad and hopeless when he looks at the world around him. He sees people who are foolish and dishonest. Many of them do not have strong beliefs or good values. The poet also feels disappointed in himself because he has made mistakes and has not always been wise. Everywhere he looks, he sees people struggling with life. Many people work hard, but their efforts seem useless. They live without any real purpose. Life feels empty and meaningless to him. He wonders why he is here and what good life really has. He keeps asking himself this question again and again. Then, he finds an answer. He realizes that simply being alive is important. Life exists, and every person has their own identity. The world is like a great play that never stops. Everyone has a small but important part in it. Even if life is full of struggles, everyone can add something special to the world. The poet reminds us that our actions, words, and ideas matter. This gives life a true meaning. Bangla Translation (Summary) এই কবিতায় জীবনের কঠিন বাস্তবতা ও হতাশার কথা বলা হয়েছে। কবি যখন চারপাশের পৃথিবীকে দেখেন, তখন তিনি দুঃখ ও হতাশা অনুভব করেন। তিনি দেখেন যে অনেক মানুষ বোকা ও অসত্‍। তাদের অনেকেরই কোনো শক্ত বিশ্বাস বা নৈতিকতা নেই। কবি নিজেও নিজের উপর হতাশ, কারণ তিনিও ভুল করেছেন এবং সবসময় বুদ্ধিমান ছিলেন না। তিনি দেখেন যে সবাই জীবন নিয়ে সংগ্রাম করছে। অনেকে কঠোর পরিশ্রম করে, কিন্তু তাদের প্রচেষ্টা অর্থহীন মনে হয়। তারা কোনো প্রকৃত উদ্দেশ্য ছাড়াই বেঁচে থাকে। জীবন তার কাছে শূন্য ও মূল্যহীন মনে হয়। তিনি বারবার ভাবেন, "আমি কেন এখানে আছি? জীবনের কি কোনো প্রকৃত মূল্য আছে?" অবশেষে, তিনি এর উত্তর খুঁজে পান। তিনি বুঝতে পারেন যে শুধু বেঁচে থাকাই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। জীবন আছে, আর প্রত্যেক মানুষের নিজস্ব পরিচয় আছে। পৃথিবী যেন একটি বিশাল নাট্যমঞ্চ, যা কখনো থামে না। এখানে প্রতিটি মানুষের ছোট হলেও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি ভূমিকা আছে। জীবন কঠিন হলেও, প্রত্যেকে নিজের মতো করে কিছু না কিছু অবদান রাখতে পারে। কবি মনে করিয়ে দেন যে আমাদের কাজ, কথা এবং চিন্তাভাবনার গুরুত্ব আছে। এগুলোই জীবনের প্রকৃত অর্থ তৈরি করে। Bangla Translation Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, (ও মি! ও জীবন! এই পুনরাবৃত্তি প্রশ্নগুলির বিষয়ে,) Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish, (অবিশ্বাসীদের শেষহীন ট্রেনগুলি, বোকাদের দ্বারা পূর্ণ শহরগুলি,) Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more foolish than I, and who more faithless?) (আমি চিরকাল নিজেকে অভিশাপ দিচ্ছি, (কারা আমি থেকে আরও বোকা, এবং কারা আরও বিশ্বাসহীন?)) Of eyes that vainly crave the light, of the objects mean, of the struggle ever renew’d, (চোখগুলি যারা অকারণে আলো চায়, অপদার্থ বস্তুগুলি, চিরকাল পুনর্নবীকৃত সংগ্রাম,) Of the poor results of all, of the plodding and sordid crowds I see around me, (সবকিছুর দরিদ্র ফলাফল, যারা ঘষে এবং নোংরা ভিড় আমি চারপাশে দেখি,) Of the empty and useless years of the rest, with the rest me intertwined, (অন্যদের শূন্য এবং অপ্রয়োজনীয় বছরগুলি, অন্যদের সঙ্গে আমি জড়িত,) The question, O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid these, O me, O life? (প্রশ্ন, ও মি! এত দুঃখজনক, পুনরাবৃত্তি—এইগুলির মধ্যে কি উপকার, ও মি, ও জীবন?) Answer. (উত্তর।) That you are here—that life exists and identity, (আপনি এখানে আছেন—যে জীবন অস্তিত্ব রয়েছে এবং পরিচয়,) That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. (যে শক্তিশালী নাটক চলতে থাকে, এবং আপনি একটি স্তবক যোগ করতে পারেন।) List of 20 words/phrases  directly extracted from the poem Word/Phrase Pronunciation English Meaning Bangla Meaning Example Sentence Oh me! Oh life! /oʊ mi oʊ laɪf/ An exclamation expressing despair or amazement at life’s struggles ওহ আমি! ওহ জীবন! Oh me! Oh life! What is the purpose of it all? Questions recurring /ˈkwɛstʃənz rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/ Problems or doubts that happen repeatedly বারবার ঘুরে আসা প্রশ্ন The questions recurring in my mind trouble me daily. Endless trains /ˈɛndləs treɪnz/ Never-ending sequences or groups অন্তহীন ধারা The endless trains of the faithless depress me. Faithless /ˈfeɪθlɪs/ Lacking trust or loyalty বিশ্বাসহীন The endless trains of the faithless haunt the poet. Cities filled /ˈsɪtiz fɪld/ Urban areas crowded with people শহরগুলো ভরা Cities filled with foolish individuals appear in the poet’s thoughts. Foolish /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ Lacking good sense or judgment বোকা Cities filled with the foolish disappoint the speaker. Reproaching myself /rɪˈprəʊtʃɪŋ maɪˈsɛlf/ Criticizing oneself নিজেকে দোষারোপ I find myself reproaching myself for my foolishness. Crave the light /kreɪv ðə laɪt/ Desire strongly for enlightenment or hope আলো কামনা করা Eyes that vainly crave the light show human longing for understanding. Struggle ever renewed /ˈstrʌɡl ˈɛvər rɪˈnjuːd/ Continuous, ongoing fight চিরস্থায়ী সংগ্রাম The struggle ever renewed signifies the relentless challenges of life. Plodding crowds /ˈplɒdɪŋ kraʊdz/ Slow-moving and uninspired groups of people ক্লান্তিকর ভিড় The poet observes plodding crowds around him. Sordid /ˈsɔːdɪd/ Morally degraded, dirty নোংরা বা ঘৃণ্য The sordid crowds represent the worst aspects of humanity. Useless years /ˈjuːsləs jɪəz/ Time spent without purpose or productivity অর্থহীন বছর The poet laments the useless years intertwined with the rest of humanity. Intertwined /ˌɪntəˈtwaɪnd/ Closely connected or woven together জড়িয়ে থাকা The speaker feels his life is intertwined with the useless years of others. Sad recurring /sæd rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/ Melancholy thoughts that keep coming back বারবার দুঃখময় The sad recurring question troubles the speaker deeply. Amid /əˈmɪd/ In the middle of মধ্যে What good exists amid all the struggles of life? Powerful play /ˈpaʊərfəl pleɪ/ The grand, ongoing drama of life শক্তিশালী নাটক The powerful play goes on, and each person contributes their verse. Life exists /laɪf ɪɡˈzɪsts/ The fact of being alive জীবন বিদ্যমান The poet finds solace in knowing that life exists and has meaning. Identity /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ The state of being a unique individual পরিচয় Life exists and so does identity, giving purpose to individuals. Contribute a verse /kənˈtrɪbjuːt ə vɜːs/ Add something meaningful to the grand story of life একটি কবিতা যোগ করা Each person has the chance to contribute a verse to the powerful play. Ad Ad

A Wolf and A Lamb once lived a small lamb. The lamb was a playful creature and spent its days frolicking carelessly in the fields. Despite its parents' warnings about the dangers of wild animals, the lamb remained heedless of the risks and continued to roam carelessly. One day, while quenching its thirst at a nearby river, the lamb noticed a menacing wolf drinking upstream. Despite its fear, the lamb continued to drink water, oblivious to the threat lurking nearby. The wolf, with its mouth watering at the sight of the lamb, was determined to find an excuse to attack the innocent creature.   To achieve this, the wolf, with a mischievous glint in its eye, spoke to the lamb in a condescending tone, "O lamb, why are you making the water muddy by drinking it when you see that I am drinking here?" The lamb, who had done nothing wrong, answered with naive innocence, "Sir, how can I make the water muddy? It comes down from you to me, not from me to you." The wolf, unable to fault the lamb's logic, was frustrated, but not deterred.   After a brief moment, the wolf sought another excuse to pounce on the lamb, and said, "Why did you call me names last year?" The lamb, even more humbly and innocently, replied, "Sir, I was not even born last year, how could I have called you names?" The wolf, again unable to refute the lamb's response, was increasingly irked, but resolved to continue his quest for a reason to attack the lamb.   Finally, unable to find any legitimate excuse to harm the innocent creature, the wolf decided to attack the lamb with brute force. He exclaimed, "Then it was your father or mother or someone else. You must suffer for their rudeness." The wolf pounced on the lamb, tearing it apart and devouring it in one fell swoop.   This fable teaches us a valuable lesson about the dangers of evil-doers and powerful villains who seek to harm us for no reason. It is imperative that we take precautions and safeguard ourselves against the malicious intentions of such individuals, lest we suffer the fate of the poor lamb who lost its life for no fault of its own. Moral :  Complete the following story following the cue Once it was a very hot day of summer. A wolf became very thirsty. It came to a stream for drinking water. While the wolf was drinking water in the stream, it saw a lamb drinking water front the downstream Ans.                      The Weak Are Always Oppressed Once it was a very hot day of summer. A wolf became Very thirsty. It came to a stream for drinking water. While the wolf was drinking water in the stream, it saw a lamb drinking water from the downstream. When the wicket wolf saw the innocent lamb, it became greedy to eat its flesh. So the wolf made an evil plan to kill the lamb. It accused the lamb of making the water dirty. The sincere lamb was very surprised and shocked at this. The lamb then asked the -wolf how it could make the water dirty for it because it was drinking water from the downstream. The strong wolf got angry at its remark and at once it attacked the weak lamb. The lamb was killed by the strong wolf. Then the greedy wolf satisfied its hunger with the delicious flesh of the innocent lamb. In our society there are many powerful wicket men who always harm the innocent and the weak showing any lame excuse to satisfy their own interest. None should do any harm to anybody. It is a great sin. A wrong doer is hated everywhere. Allah will also punish him in the next world.       The wicked Wolf   On a sunny day, a young lamb was grazing gladly at the foot of a small hill. At that time he felt the necessity of drinking water. So it began to look to and fro in order to find out water. Then it found a little stream coming down from the top of the hill . It walked there to drink water. A wolf lived in the bush of the hill. He, on some reasons, came out of the bush. He thought to himself. “What a healthy lamb it is! Its flesh would be very nice. So I shall make a good meal of it.   The wicked wolf went to the lamb. He said to it angrily “You young rascal. Why do you make the water dirty? Don’t you know that I can not drink muddy water?” “No sir”, replied the lamb. The water flows past you before it comes to me. I am standing down the stream,” So saying it began to tremble in fear.   As the wolf was very wicked, it was not difficult for him to find out a proper plea to kill it. So he found out another plea for killing it.   The wolf said, “All right, you did not make the water dirty, but you called me names one year ago.” The lamb was trembling in fear. He said, “Believe me, sir, I was born only six months back. How could I rebuke you?” Then the wolf said, “Then your mother did that and for that I would punish you.” Saying so, he killed the young lamb and ate its flesh.   Hearing this, the mother of the lamb rushed to the spot and started howling, “Why have you killed my innocent child? How could you be so cruel?” Then the Bear said, “Don’t say I am cruel. I can now easily kill you. But instead of doing so, I am leaving this place. So, you should be grateful to me.” একসময় একটি ছোট মেষশাবক বাস করত। মেষশাবকটি ছিল খুবই খেলাধুলাপ্রিয় প্রাণী এবং মাঠে অযত্নে আনন্দ করে দিন কাটাত। বন্যপ্রাণীর বিপদ সম্পর্কে তার বাবা-মায়ের সতর্কবার্তা সত্ত্বেও, মেষশাবকটি ঝুঁকি সম্পর্কে অজ্ঞ ছিল এবং অযত্নে ঘুরে বেড়াচ্ছিল। একদিন, কাছের একটি নদীর ধারে তৃষ্ণা নিবারণের সময়, মেষশাবকটি দেখতে পেল যে একটি ভয়ঙ্কর নেকড়ে উজানে পানি পান করছে। তার ভয় থাকা সত্ত্বেও, মেষশাবকটি কাছাকাছি লুকিয়ে থাকা হুমকির কথা না জেনে পানি পান করতে থাকে। মেষশাবকটিকে দেখে নেকড়ে জল এসে যায় এবং নিরীহ প্রাণীটিকে আক্রমণ করার জন্য একটি অজুহাত খুঁজে বের করার জন্য দৃঢ়প্রতিজ্ঞ ছিল। এটি অর্জনের জন্য, নেকড়ে, চোখে দুষ্টুমি করে, মেষশাবকটিকে বিনয়ের সুরে বলল, "ওহে মেষশাবক, তুমি যখন দেখছো যে আমি এখানে পান করছি, তখন কেন তুমি পানি পান করে ঘোলা করছো?" মেষশাবকটি, যে কোনও ভুল করেনি, সরল সরলতার সাথে উত্তর দিল, "মহাশয়, আমি কীভাবে জল ঘোলা করব? এটা তোমার কাছ থেকে আমার কাছে আসে, আমার কাছ থেকে তোমার কাছে নয়।" নেকড়েটি মেষশাবকের যুক্তি ভুল প্রমাণ করতে না পেরে হতাশ হয়ে পড়ে, কিন্তু দমে যায়নি। কিছুক্ষণ পর, নেকড়ে মেষশাবকের উপর ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়ার জন্য আরেকটি অজুহাত খুঁজল এবং বলল, "গত বছর তুমি আমাকে কেন গালি দিয়েছিলে?" মেষশাবকটি আরও বিনীতভাবে এবং নির্দোষভাবে উত্তর দিল, "মহাশয়, গত বছর আমার জন্মও হয়নি, আমি কীভাবে আপনাকে গালি দিয়ে ডাকতাম?" নেকড়েটি, মেষশাবকের প্রতিক্রিয়া খণ্ডন করতে না পেরে, ক্রমশ ক্ষুব্ধ হয়ে উঠল, কিন্তু মেষশাবককে আক্রমণ করার কারণ অনুসন্ধান চালিয়ে যাওয়ার জন্য দৃঢ়প্রতিজ্ঞ হল। অবশেষে, নিরীহ প্রাণীটির ক্ষতি করার জন্য কোনও বৈধ অজুহাত খুঁজে না পেয়ে, নেকড়ে মেষশাবকটিকে নিষ্ঠুরভাবে আক্রমণ করার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। সে চিৎকার করে বলল, "তাহলে এটা তোমার বাবা, মা বা অন্য কেউ। তাদের অভদ্রতার জন্য তোমাকে কষ্ট পেতে হবে।" নেকড়ে মেষশাবকের উপর ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়ে, এটিকে ছিঁড়ে ফেলে এবং এক ধাক্কায় এটিকে গ্রাস করে। এই গল্পটি আমাদেরকে দুষ্ট এবং শক্তিশালী খলনায়কদের বিপদ সম্পর্কে একটি মূল্যবান শিক্ষা দেয় যারা অকারণে আমাদের ক্ষতি করতে চায়। এই ধরনের ব্যক্তিদের বিদ্বেষপূর্ণ উদ্দেশ্য থেকে আমাদের সাবধানতা অবলম্বন করা এবং নিজেদের রক্ষা করা অত্যন্ত জরুরি, যাতে আমরা সেই দরিদ্র ভেড়ার বাচ্চার মতো পরিণতি ভোগ করতে না পারি যে নিজের কোনও দোষ ছাড়াই তার জীবন হারিয়েছে।

An Ungrateful Wolf and a Crane Once upon a time, there was a lazy wolf living in a jungle. Near his house was a pond. Many animals came to the pond to drink water. The wolf was always in search of food. One day, he was sitting near the pond hoping to get something to eat. When suddenly he spotted a dead bull. “Aha! What a luck! Now I can eat all I want,” he thought and his mouth strated watering. He began to eat the bull. A thought struck him, “if another beast comes this way he will ask for a share. I had better eat fast.” ‘Grub! Grub! Grub! Grub1’ he chewed, faster and faster. In his haste, a piece of bone got stuck in his throat. “Ohh! Errk!” cried the wolf. He tried to bring it out of his mouth. He tried to cough it out but in vain. Next, he tried to swallow it down but he failed. “Ooh, the bone in throat hurts. What shall I do now?” thought the wolf. Suddenly he remembered that a crane lived on the nearby riverbank. The wolf went to the crane and pleaded, “My dear Crane! I have got a bone stuck in my throat. I will give you a present, if you pull it out of my throat with your long beak.” The crane took pity on the wolf. He asked the wolf to look up with his mouth open. The crane then put its head into the wolf’s mouth and pulled out the bone. “Oh! What a relief!” the wolf sighed. “Now where is my present?” asked the crane. “What present?” the wolf replied, pretending not aware of its promise. “You said that you would give me a present if I remove the bone from your throat,” said the crane humbly. “Hah! Is it not a present that you put your head into my mouth and got out alive? I could have easily crushed your head while your beak was inside my mouth,” said the ungrateful wolf and went away. The crane felt helpless and decided not to help any ungrateful creature in the future. Moral : The wolf and the crane   Once there lived a wolf in a deep forest. It was very ferocious. He always did harm to other animals. So, all the animals in the forest were scared of him. But they did not dare protest against it. They were quite helpless.   One day the wolf saw a young lamb grazing at the foot of a small hill. He thought to himself, “what a healthy lamb it is! Its flesh would be very delicious. So, I shall make a good meal of it.” saying so he fell upon the young lamb, tore him to pieces and started devouring the delicious flesh. Suddenly, a bone got stuck in his throat. It tired to get rid of it but could not. He was seeking help from the animals he saw around him. But none came forward to help him.   Then the wolf saw a crane with long beak fishing by the river sider. The crane was very hungry because he could not catch any fish for a long time. The wolf went near the crane and told him a soft voice, “Hellow, my dear friend, you seem to be very pale. Are you hungry”? The crane replied, “Yes, I am really very hungry. I very been looking for fish since morning, but I found no food here. The wolf assured him saying, “Don’t worry you please help me to bring out the bone from my throat with you beak and in return I will give you a delicious meal.   The crane believed the wolf. He brought out the bone from the throat of the wolf. The wolf got relief and became very happy. The crane then wanted the wolf to fulfill his promise by giving him a delicious meal. The wolf said, “You have already got your return. “  “How?” asked the crane. Wolf said. “I could easily swallow you when you entered your beak into my throat. Bur I showed you sympathy. So you should be grateful to me.   The crane could smell his imminent danger and flew away immediately   An Ungrateful Wolf and a Crane   Once upon a time, there was a lazy wolf living in a jungle. Near his house was a pond. Many animals came to the pond to drink water. The wolf was always in search of food. One day, he was sitting near the pond hoping to get something to eat. When suddenly he spotted a dead bull. “Aha! What a luck! Now I can eat all I want,” he thought and his mouth strated watering. He began to eat the bull. A thought struck him, “if another beast comes this way he will ask for a share. I had better eat fast.” ‘Grub! Grub! Grub! Grub1’ he chewed, faster and faster. In his haste, a piece of bone got stuck in his throat. “Ohh! Errk!” cried the wolf. He tried to bring it out of his mouth. He tried to cough it out but in vain. Next, he tried to swallow it down but he failed. “Ooh, the bone in throat hurts. What shall I do now?” thought the wolf. Suddenly he remembered that a crane lived on the nearby riverbank. The wolf went to the crane and pleaded, “My dear Crane! I have got a bone stuck in my throat. I will give you a present, if you pull it out of my throat with your long beak.” The crane took pity on the wolf. He asked the wolf to look up with his mouth open. The crane then put its head into the wolf’s mouth and pulled out the bone. “Oh! What a relief!” the wolf sighed. “Now where is my present?” asked the crane. “What present?” the wolf replied, pretending not aware of its promise. “You said that you would give me a present if I remove the bone from your throat,” said the crane humbly. “Hah! Is it not a present that you put your head into my mouth and got out alive? I could have easily crushed your head while your beak was inside my mouth,” said the ungrateful wolf and went away. The crane felt helpless and decided not to help any ungrateful creature in the future.   The Wolf and the Crane                   There lived a ferocious wolf in a forest. He killed animals and eat them without any consideration. One evening he saw a deer drinking water from the river. The wolf became delighted to see the deer. Saliva came into his mouth. So he aimed the deer and begun to run. The deer tried her best to escape, but the wolf is faster than the deer. So he easily caught her on her neck. The deer was crying to let her free. But the wolf killed her.                   While eating the deer, a bone struck into his throat. The bone created a lot of troubles to the wolf. He felt sever pain in his throat due to the bone. He was in a fix. He went to several animals seeking help from them to pull out the bone from his throat. But no animal dared to do that as they apprehended that the wolf might kill them in case they did any wrong while pulling out the bone from his throat.                  At last the wolf saw a crane. He rushed to her and begged to her so that she could pull out the disturbing bone from his throat. At first the crane refused to do it. But finally seeing the miserable condition of the wolf she agreed. But she demanded prize for her work. The wolf promised to give her prize. Then the crane asked the wolf to open his mouth. After that the crane entered its long beak into the wolf’s mouth and pulled out the bone. Finally the wolf felt relief.                The crane demanded her prize now. But the ungrateful wolf laughed and said, “You have got you neck out safe from my throat. That’s your prize.” The crane insisted for her prize. At this the wolf got furious and chased the crane. The crane flew and sat on a palm tree nearby. Suddenly a ripe palm fell from the tree on the wolf’s head. At this the ungrateful wolf died on the spot.   The wolf and the crane   Once there lived a wolf in a deep forest. it was very ferocious. He always did harm to other animals. So, all the animals in the forest were scared of him. But they did not dare protest against it. They were quite helpless.   One day the wolf saw a young lamb grazing at the foot of a small hill. he thought to himself, “What a healthy lamb it is! Its flesh would be very delicious . So, I shall make a good meal of it.” Saying so he fell upon the young lamb tore him to pieces and started devouring the delicious flesh. Suddenly, a done got stuck in his throat. It tired to get rid of it but could not. He was seeking help from the animals he saw around him. But none came forward to help him.   Then the wolf saw a crane with long beak fishing by the riverside. The crane was very hungry because he could not catch any fish for a long time. The wolf went near the crane and told him with a soft voice, “Hollow, my dear friend, you seem to be very pale. Are you hungry?” The crane replied, “Yes, I am really very hungry. I have been looking for fish since morning, but I found no food here. The wolf assured him saying, “Don’t worry you please help me to bring out the done from my throat with you beak and in return I will give you a delicious meal.”   The crane believed the wolf. He brought out the done from the throat of the wolf. The wolf got relief and became very happy. The crane then wanted the wolf to fulfill his promise by giving him a delicious meal. The wolf said, “You have already got your return.” “How?” Asked the crane. Wolf said, “I could easily swallow you when you entered your beak into my throat. But I showed you sympathy. So you should be grateful to me. The crane could smell his imminent danger and flew away immediately.   The Wolf and the Crane                 There lived a ferocious wolf in a forest. He killed animals and eat them without any consideration. One evening he saw a deer drinking water from the river. The wolf became delighted to see the deer. Saliva came into his mouth. So he aimed the deer and begun to run. The deer tried her best to escape, but the wolf is faster than the deer. So he easily caught her on her neck. The deer was crying to let her free. But the wolf killed her.                 While eating the deer, a bone struck into his throat. The bone created a lot of troubles to the wolf. He felt sever pain in his throat due to the bone. He was in a fix. He went to several animals seeking help from them to pull out the bone from his throat. But no animal dared to do that as they apprehended that the wolf might kill them in case they did any wrong while pulling out the bone from his throat.                At last the wolf saw a crane. He rushed to her and begged to her so that she could pull out the disturbing bone from his throat. At first the crane refused to do it. But finally seeing the miserable condition of the wolf she agreed. But she demanded prize for her work. The wolf promised to give her prize. Then the crane asked the wolf to open his mouth. After that the crane entered its long beak into the wolf’s mouth and pulled out the bone. Finally the wolf felt relief.              The crane demanded her prize now. But the ungrateful wolf laughed and said, “You have got you neck out safe from my throat. That’s your prize.” The crane insisted for her prize. At this the wolf got furious and chased the crane. The crane flew and sat on a palm tree nearby. Suddenly a ripe palm fell from the tree on the wolf’s head. At this the ungrateful wolf died on the spot.     The Wolf and the Crane Completing Story In a deep forest, a wolf was enjoying a bone. while eating, The sharp bone got stuck in his throat, and he could not eat or spit it out. The wolf walking around in pain, searching for help. Finally, he met a crane and asked for Help. The wolf  begged, Dear crane, please help me to remove the bone that stuck in my throat. If you do this favor, I’ll reward you greatly. The crane, thinking and say no at first, then he agreed to help. With its long beak, the crane carefully reached inside the wolf throat and removed the bone. finally relife of his pain, but instead of thanking the crane, he going to leave without offering any reward. The crane, feeling cheated, asked, Where is my reward you promised me? The wolf turn back and replied , You should be thankful that I didn’t bite your head off when you put it inside my mouth. That’s your reward! The crane realized that trusting a wolf was a mistake and learned an important lesson.   AN UNGRATEFUL WOLF One day a wolf had a bone stuck in his throat. It caused him great pain. He requested everyone he met to take out the bone. But no one helped him. They were afraid of the wolf. At last, he saw a crane. He ran to him and said, "Oh, little friend, please help me. I'm dying with pain. Take out the bone from my throat with your long beak. I'll give you a good reward." The crane felt pity for the wolf. He put his long beak into the throat of the wolf The bone was drawn out quite easily. The wolf now felt at ease. "Now, sir, please give me my reward," said the crane. "A reward! What a fool you're! You brought out your head quite safely from my mouth. I did not bit it. Wasn't that good enough? Make haste and leave," replied the wolf. The poor crane was frightened. He left the place in a hurry.     The Wolf and the Crane                 There lived a ferocious wolf in a forest. He killed animals and eat them without any consideration. One evening he saw a deer drinking water from the river. The wolf became delighted to see the deer. Saliva came into his mouth. So he aimed the deer and begun to run. The deer tried her best to escape, but the wolf is faster than the deer. So he easily caught her on her neck. The deer was crying to let her free. But the wolf killed her.                 While eating the deer, a bone struck into his throat. The bone created a lot of troubles to the wolf. He felt sever pain in his throat due to the bone. He was in a fix. He went to several animals seeking help from them to pull out the bone from his throat. But no animal dared to do that as they apprehended that the wolf might kill them in case they did any wrong while pulling out the bone from his throat.                At last the wolf saw a crane. He rushed to her and begged to her so that she could pull out the disturbing bone from his throat. At first the crane refused to do it. But finally seeing the miserable condition of the wolf she agreed. But she demanded prize for her work. The wolf promised to give her prize. Then the crane asked the wolf to open his mouth. After that the crane entered its long beak into the wolf’s mouth and pulled out the bone. Finally the wolf felt relief.              The crane demanded her prize now. But the ungrateful wolf laughed and said, “You have got you neck out safe from my throat. That’s your prize.” The crane insisted for her prize. At this the wolf got furious and chased the crane. The crane flew and sat on a palm tree nearby. Suddenly a ripe palm fell from the tree on the wolf’s head. At this the ungrateful wolf died on the spot.     The Wolf and the Crane In a deep forest, a wolf was enjoying a bone. While eating, a sharp piece of the bone got stuck in his throat. He couldn’t swallow it or spit it out. The wolf was in great pain and started walking around, looking for someone to help him. After searching for a while, he came across a crane and begged for help. "Dear crane," he said, "please help me remove the bone stuck in my throat. If you do this for me, I will give you a great reward." At first, the crane was afraid and said no. But after thinking for a while, he decided to help. Using his long beak, the crane carefully reached into the wolf’s throat and pulled out the bone. The wolf was relieved of his pain, but instead of thanking the crane or giving him a reward, he started walking away. Feeling cheated, the crane called out, "Where is the reward you promised me?" The wolf turned back and said, "You should be thankful that I didn’t bite your head off when you put it inside my mouth. That’s your reward!" The crane realized that trusting a wolf was a big mistake. He learned an important lesson: not everyone keeps their promises, and some may even harm those who try to help them. The Wolf and the Crane নেকড়ে ও বকের গল্প একদিন এক গভীর জঙ্গলে, একটি নেকড়ে শিকার করে খাচ্ছিল। খাওয়ার সময় সে অসাবধানতায় একটি হাড় গিলে ফেলে, যা তার গলায় আটকে যায়। নেকড়ে গলায় হাড় আটকে যন্ত্রণায় ছটফট করতে থাকে। সে গিলে ফেলতেও পারছে না, আবার বেরও করতে পারছে না। ব্যথায় কাতর নেকড়ে সাহায্যের জন্য জঙ্গলে এদিক-ওদিক ঘুরে বেড়াতে থাকে। অবশেষে, নেকড়ে একটি বক দেখতে পায় এবং তাকে সাহায্য করার জন্য অনুরোধ করে। প্রিয় বক, নেকড়ে বলল, আমার গলায় একটি হাড় আটকে গেছে। তুমি যদি এই হাড়টি বের করে দাও, আমি তোমাকে একটি বড় পুরস্কার দেব। বক প্রথমে কিছুটা দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত হলেও শেষে সাহায্য করতে রাজি হয়। বক তার লম্বা গলা ও ঠোঁট ব্যবহার করে সাবধানে নেকড়ের গলা থেকে হাড়টি বের করে আনে। নেকড়ে মুক্তি পেয়ে হাঁফ ছেড়ে বাঁচে, কিন্তু ধন্যবাদ না জানিয়ে পুরস্কার দেওয়ার কথা ভুলে গিয়ে চলে যেতে থাকে। বক হতাশ হয়ে বলল, তুমি তো আমাকে পুরস্কার দেওয়ার কথা বলেছিলে, আমার পুরস্কার কোথায়? নেকড়ে দাঁত খিঁচিয়ে বলল, তোমার মাথা আমার মুখের মধ্যে ঢুকিয়েও আমি তোমাকে খেয়ে ফেলিনি, সেটাই তোমার পুরস্কার! বক তখন বুঝতে পারে, এমন স্বার্থপর প্রাণীকে বিশ্বাস করে ভুল করেছে। সে শিখল যে, যাদের উদ্দেশ্য খারাপ, তাদের কাছ থেকে কৃতজ্ঞতা আশা করা উচিত নয়।

A Crocodile and a Hare Once a hare was living alone on an island. The hare thought to himself to go to another island but it could not swim and the other island was far away. So he felt sorry for himself. One day he came to the sea shore and saw a crocodile there. The hare asked the crocodile for his permission to ask a question. The crocodile gave the permission happily. The hare asked about the number of the crocodiles in the sea. The crocodile failed to tell the number as there were a lot of crocodiles in the sea. The hare hit upon a plan to cross the sea with the help of the crocodiles. He proposed to the crocodile he would help him to count the number of crocodiles. The crocodile agreed with him. The hare asked the crocodiles to stand one after another in a line. Then he would count their numbers. The crocodile got amazed at the idea. He called all the crocodiles. They stood as the hare suggested. There was a long line of crocodiles. It almost reached the next island. Then the hare rode on the back of a crocodile and ordered them not to move. So saying, he jumped on the back of the other crocodiles one after another and began to count them. He jumped for the last time and reached the island. He stood there and shouted that there were one hundred and ninety nine crocodiles. He also informed the crocodiles that he was alone on that island and now he was very happy to become able to reach the new island full of another hare. A Crocodile and a Hare Once upon a time, a hare lived alone on an island. He wanted to visit another island, but since he couldn’t swim and the other island was far away, he felt sorry for himself. One day, while walking along the shore, the hare saw a crocodile. He politely asked the crocodile if he could ask a question. The crocodile, happy to help, gave him permission. The hare asked, “How many crocodiles are there in the sea?” The crocodile, unable to answer because there were so many crocodiles, told the hare that he didn’t know. The hare thought of a clever plan to get across to the other island with the help of the crocodiles. He suggested to the crocodile that he could help count the number of crocodiles. The crocodile agreed. The hare asked the crocodiles to line up one after another so he could count them. The crocodile was amazed by the hare’s idea and called all the other crocodiles. They lined up in a long row, which stretched almost to the next island. The hare then rode on the back of one crocodile and instructed the others not to move. He jumped from one crocodile to the next, counting each one as he went along. Finally, when he reached the last crocodile, he found himself on the other island. From there, he shouted, “There are one hundred and ninety-nine crocodiles!” He also told the crocodiles that he had reached a new island, which was now home to another hare, and he was no longer lonely. Moral: Clever thinking can help you overcome challenges and find solutions to problems. একটি কুমির এবং একটি খরগোশ একবার একটি খরগোশ এক দ্বীপে একা বাস করছিল। খরগোশটি অন্য দ্বীপে যাওয়ার কথা ভাবল কিন্তু অন্য দ্বীপটি সাঁতার কাটতে পারছিল না এবং অন্য দ্বীপটি অনেক দূরে ছিল। তাই তার নিজের জন্য দুঃখ হল। একদিন সে সমুদ্রের তীরে এসে সেখানে একটি কুমির দেখতে পেল। খরগোশ কুমিরের কাছে প্রশ্ন করার অনুমতি চাইল। কুমির খুশি মনে অনুমতি দিল। খরগোশ সমুদ্রে কুমিরের সংখ্যা সম্পর্কে জিজ্ঞাসা করল। সমুদ্রে প্রচুর কুমির থাকায় কুমির সংখ্যা বলতে ব্যর্থ হল। খরগোশ কুমিরের সাহায্যে সমুদ্র পার হওয়ার পরিকল্পনা করল। সে কুমিরকে প্রস্তাব দিল যে সে তাকে কুমিরের সংখ্যা গণনা করতে সাহায্য করবে। কুমির তার সাথে একমত হল। খরগোশ কুমিরদের একের পর এক লাইনে দাঁড়াতে বলল। তারপর সে তাদের সংখ্যা গণনা করল। কুমিরটি এই ধারণায় অবাক হয়ে গেল। সে সমস্ত কুমিরকে ডাকল। খরগোশের পরামর্শ মতো তারা দাঁড়িয়ে রইল। কুমিরের একটি দীর্ঘ লাইন ছিল। এটি প্রায় পরবর্তী দ্বীপে পৌঁছে গিয়েছিল। তারপর খরগোশটি একটি কুমিরের পিঠে চড়ে তাদের নড়াচড়া না করার নির্দেশ দিল। এই বলে সে একের পর এক অন্যান্য কুমিরের পিঠে লাফিয়ে পড়ল এবং তাদের গণনা করতে শুরু করল। সে শেষবারের মতো লাফিয়ে দ্বীপে পৌঁছে গেল। সে সেখানে দাঁড়িয়ে চিৎকার করে বলল যে সেখানে একশো নিরানব্বইটি কুমির আছে। সে কুমিরদের আরও জানাল যে সে ওই দ্বীপে একা এবং এখন সে আরেকটি খরগোশে ভরা নতুন দ্বীপে পৌঁছাতে পেরে খুব খুশি। Ad Ad WITTY REMAINS UNBEATEN Once a hare was living alone on an island. The hare thought to himself to go to another island but it could not swim and the other island was far away. So he felt sorry for himself. One day he came to the sea shore and saw a crocodile there. The hare asked the crocodile for his permission to ask a question. The crocodile gave the permission happily. The hare asked about the number of the crocodiles in the sea. The crocodile failed to tell the number as there were a lot of crocodiles in the sea. The hare hit upon a plan to cross the sea with the help of the crocodiles. He proposed to the crocodile he would help him to count the number of crocodiles. The crocodile agreed with him. The hare asked the crocodiles to stand one after another in a line. Then he would count their numbers. The crocodile got amazed at the idea. He called all the crocodiles. They stood as the hare suggested. There was a long line of crocodiles. It almost reached the next island. Then the hare rode on the back of a crocodile and ordered them not to move. So saying, he jumped on the back of the other crocodiles one after another and began to count them. He jumped for the last time and reached the island. He stood there and shouted that there were one hundred and ninety nine crocodiles. He also informed the crocodiles that he was alone on that island and now he was very happy to become able to reach the new island full of another hare.

Complete the following story following the clue: There lived two brothers in a village. After their father's death, they inherited three things — a cow, a palm tree and a blanket. They were Ali and Bashir. Ali, the younger was being exploited by the elder brother, Bashir. Bashir was very cunning. Ans. The Story of two Brothers There lived two brothers in a village. After their father’s death, they inherited three things — a cow, a palm tree and a blanket. They were Ali and Bashir. Ali, the younger was being exploited by the elder brother, Bashir. Bashir was very cunning. Ali was very simple. He was obedient to his elder brother. The things they inherited were divided between the two brothers. Bashir himself chose the profitable share. He took lower part of the cow and upper part of the palm tree. The time of using the blanket was also fixed. He used it at night and left it for Ali at day time. As a result Ali fed the cow all day long and watered the palm tree regularly. Bashir milked the cow and drank alone. He also ate the palms grown in the tree and drank the juice alone. Ali was deprived of milk, palms and juice. Moreover, he could not use the blanket, because it was unnecessary at day time. A wise man noticed that Bashir was growing fatter day by day and Ali was becoming thinner. He asked Ali about the cause behind it. Ali told him the story of sharing and caring of their wealth. The wise man whispered something into Ali's ears. Then Ali made up his mind to teach Bashir a good lesson. He began to whip the cow on its head while Bashir was milking. At this Bashir failed to milk the cow. Ali attempted to cut the tree just when Bashir was climbing it to take the juice. He also kept the blanket wet in the evening so that Bashir could not use it at night. In these circumstances, Bashir realized his faults and agreed to share everything equally with Ali.   The Story of Two Brothers Once, there lived two brothers in a small village. After their father passed away, they inherited three things — a cow, a palm tree, and a blanket. The younger brother, Ali, was very simple and obedient, while the elder brother, Bashir, was clever and cunning. The two brothers divided the inheritance between them. However, Bashir, being greedy, took the more profitable parts for himself. He took the lower part of the cow, which produced milk, and the upper part of the palm tree, which bore delicious fruits. Bashir also decided when to use the blanket, keeping it for himself at night and leaving it for Ali only during the day. As a result, Ali worked hard all day, feeding the cow and watering the palm tree, while Bashir enjoyed the milk and fruit by himself. Ali was deprived of the milk, the fruits, and even the juice from the tree. He couldn’t even use the blanket during the cold nights, as it was reserved for Bashir. Over time, a wise man in the village noticed that Bashir was getting fatter and healthier, while Ali was growing thinner and weaker. Concerned, the wise man asked Ali what was happening. Ali explained the unfair way their father’s possessions were divided and how Bashir was exploiting him. The wise man whispered some advice into Ali’s ear, and Ali decided it was time to teach Bashir a lesson. The next day, while Bashir was milking the cow, Ali started whipping the cow on its head, causing Bashir to fail in milking it properly. The following day, when Bashir climbed the tree to collect the juice, Ali began to cut the tree, disrupting Bashir's work. Finally, in the evening, Ali soaked the blanket in water, making it impossible for Bashir to use it that night. Bashir soon realized that his selfishness was causing him discomfort, and he understood the mistake he had made. He decided to change his ways and agreed to share everything equally with Ali from that moment on. Through Ali’s clever actions, both brothers learned the value of fairness and sharing. They realized that living in harmony and equality was much better than exploiting each other. Ad দুই ভাইয়ের গল্প একবার, একটি ছোট গ্রামে দুই ভাই থাকত। তাদের বাবা মারা যাওয়ার পর, তারা তিনটি জিনিস উত্তরাধিকারসূত্রে পেয়েছিল - একটি গরু, একটি খেজুর গাছ এবং একটি কম্বল। ছোট ভাই আলী খুবই সরল এবং বাধ্য ছিলেন, আর বড় ভাই বশির ছিলেন চালাক এবং ধূর্ত। দুই ভাই তাদের মধ্যে উত্তরাধিকার ভাগ করে দিয়েছিলেন। তবে, বশির লোভী হয়ে বেশি লাভজনক অংশ নিজের জন্য নিয়েছিলেন। তিনি গরুর নীচের অংশটি নিয়েছিলেন, যা দুধ উৎপাদন করত এবং খেজুর গাছের উপরের অংশটি নিয়েছিলেন, যা সুস্বাদু ফল ধরে। বশির কম্বলটি কখন ব্যবহার করবেন তাও ঠিক করেছিলেন, রাতে নিজের জন্য রেখেছিলেন এবং দিনের বেলায় কেবল আলীর জন্য রেখেছিলেন। ফলস্বরূপ, আলী সারাদিন কঠোর পরিশ্রম করেছিলেন, গরুকে খাওয়াতেন এবং খেজুর গাছে জল দিতেন, অন্যদিকে বশির নিজেই দুধ এবং ফল উপভোগ করতেন। আলী দুধ, ফল এবং এমনকি গাছের রস থেকে বঞ্চিত ছিলেন। ঠান্ডা রাতে তিনি কম্বলটিও ব্যবহার করতে পারতেন না, কারণ এটি বশিরের জন্য সংরক্ষিত ছিল। সময়ের সাথে সাথে, গ্রামের একজন জ্ঞানী ব্যক্তি লক্ষ্য করলেন যে বশির ক্রমশ মোটা ও সুস্থ হয়ে উঠছে, অন্যদিকে আলী ক্রমশ রোগা ও দুর্বল হয়ে পড়ছে। উদ্বিগ্ন হয়ে, জ্ঞানী ব্যক্তি আলীকে জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন কী হচ্ছে। আলী ব্যাখ্যা করলেন যে তাদের বাবার সম্পত্তি কীভাবে অন্যায্যভাবে ভাগ করা হচ্ছে এবং কীভাবে বশির তাকে শোষণ করছে। জ্ঞানী ব্যক্তি আলীর কানে কিছু পরামর্শ দিলেন এবং আলী সিদ্ধান্ত নিলেন যে বশিরকে শিক্ষা দেওয়ার সময় এসেছে। পরের দিন, যখন বশির গরুর দুধ দোহন করছিলেন, তখন আলী গরুর মাথায় চাবুক মারতে শুরু করলেন, যার ফলে বশির সঠিকভাবে দুধ দোহন করতে ব্যর্থ হলেন। পরের দিন, যখন বশির রস সংগ্রহ করতে গাছে উঠলেন, আলী গাছটি কাটতে শুরু করলেন, যার ফলে বশিরের কাজ ব্যাহত হল। অবশেষে, সন্ধ্যায়, আলী কম্বলটি পানিতে ভিজিয়ে রাখলেন, যার ফলে সেই রাতে বশিরের পক্ষে এটি ব্যবহার করা অসম্ভব হয়ে পড়ল। বশির শীঘ্রই বুঝতে পারলেন যে তার স্বার্থপরতা তাকে অস্বস্তিতে ফেলছে এবং তিনি তার ভুল বুঝতে পারলেন। তিনি তার পথ পরিবর্তন করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন এবং সেই মুহূর্ত থেকে আলীর সাথে সবকিছু সমানভাবে ভাগ করে নিতে রাজি হন। আলীর চতুর কাজের মাধ্যমে, উভয় ভাই ন্যায্যতা এবং ভাগাভাগির মূল্য শিখেছিলেন। তারা বুঝতে পেরেছিল যে একে অপরকে শোষণ করার চেয়ে সম্প্রীতি ও সাম্যের সাথে বসবাস করা অনেক ভালো।

Complete the following story following the cue : My H.S.C exam was going on. On the exam date of English second paper I got stuck up in an acute traffic jan-L. So I reached the exam hall an hour late. After entering the exam hall Ans. Result of Late Entry in the Examination Hall Caused By Traffic Jam My H.S.0 exam was going on. On the exam date of English second paper I got stuck up in an acute traffic jam. So I reached the exam hall an hour late. After entering the exam hall, I saw that all the examinees were busy in writing. The invigilator gave me the answer script and the question paper. I got upset. My heart was beating fast in fear. After filling up the answer script I looked at the questions. All the questions were common to me. I started writing. But I could not write the full answer of any question. No sooner had I started to write the answer of a question than I forgot the answer. Therefore I moved to another question. Again the same thing happened. After all, I could not do well in the exam. At last the bell rang but it seemed to me that time passed away within twinkle of an eve. I submitted my answer script with a heavy heart. I left the exam hall late. I was thinking about my results. A traffic jam is a great curse specially to a student. This problem must be stamped out soon.   Result of Late Entry in the Examination Hall Caused by Traffic Jam My H.S.C exam was going on. On the exam date of English second paper, I got stuck in an acute traffic jam. The road was completely blocked, and vehicles were barely moving. My heart started pounding with nervousness as time kept passing. I anxiously looked at my watch every few minutes, but there was nothing I could do. Finally, after what felt like an endless wait, I reached the exam hall—one hour late. As soon as I entered, I saw that all the examinees were busy writing. The invigilator gave me my answer script and question paper, but I was already feeling frustrated and anxious. My hands were shaking as I quickly filled in my details on the answer script. When I finally looked at the questions, I realized that most of them were common and well within my preparation. However, my mind went blank due to stress. Every time I tried to recall an answer, I forgot important details. I attempted to write an answer, but before I could finish, I panicked and moved to the next one. Unfortunately, the same thing happened again. Time was running fast, and I could barely complete my paper. I tried my best to write quickly, but my thoughts were jumbled. Soon, the final bell rang, and I had to submit my answer script. It felt like time had passed in the blink of an eye. I left the exam hall with a heavy heart, feeling deeply disappointed. I kept thinking about how different my exam could have been if I had reached on time. That day, I realized that traffic jams are a great curse, especially for students. Such problems must be solved so that no student suffers like I did. Ad অকৃতজ্ঞদের জন্য একটি শিক্ষা একদিন একটি বাঘ একটি গর্তে আটকা পড়ে। সে পথচারী রুবেনের নাম ধরে তাকে উদ্ধার করতে বলল। রুবেন বাঘের প্রতি করুণা বোধ করল। সে গর্তে একটি লম্বা ডাল ঠেলে দিল এবং বাঘটি হামাগুড়ি দিয়ে বেরিয়ে এল। বিপদমুক্ত হয়ে বাঘটি রুবেনের উপর আক্রমণ করল এবং তাকে খেতে উদাসীন হল। পাথরের নীচে থাকা একটি ব্যাঙ সবকিছু দেখতে পেল। রুবেন রেগে গেল। সে প্রতিবাদ করল এবং বাঘকে ধমক দিল। সে বাঘকে বলল, "তুমি তোমার দানকারীর প্রতি এত অকৃতজ্ঞ কিভাবে হতে পারো? তোমাকে মৃত্যুফাঁদ থেকে বাঁচাতে আমি কী অন্যায় করেছি? তুমি যা করতে চাও তা করতে পারো না?" রুবেন তার ত্রাণকর্তা হিসেবে যে সমস্ত স্পর্শকাতর যুক্তি তুলে ধরেছিল তাতে বাঘটি অটল এবং উদাসীন দেখাচ্ছিল। সে ঠান্ডা গলায় বাঘকে অনুরোধ করল, "কিছু মনে করো না আমার প্রিয় বন্ধু! তুমি জানো আমাকে মানুষের মাংস খেয়ে বা অন্য কোন প্রাণীর মাংস খেয়ে বেঁচে থাকতে হবে। এটাই আমার নিয়তি। তাই, আমি তোমার সাথে যা করতে চাই তাতে কোন ভুল খুঁজে পাচ্ছি না। তাই, আমার ক্ষুধা মেটানোর জন্য আমাকে তোমাকে খেতে হবে। আমি দুঃখিত, বর্তমানে আমার আর কোন বিকল্প নেই।" "আচ্ছা, এই বিষয়ে অন্য কারো রায় নেওয়া যাক, নাহলে এটি কেবল একপেশে খেলা হবে যেখানে তুমিই সবচেয়ে বেশি ভূমিকা পালন করবে।" এদিকে একটি ব্যাঙ যে ​​পুরো ঘটনাটি দেখেছিল, ঘটনাস্থলে উপস্থিত হল। রুবেন ব্যাঙকে বাঘের অকৃতজ্ঞতার কথা বলল, কিন্তু বাঘ জোর দিয়ে বলল যে সে ক্ষুধার্ত এবং রুবেনকে খেতে চেয়েছিল। "আমাকে আরও ভালোভাবে ঘটনাটি দেখতে হবে," ব্যাঙটি বলল। "তুমি কি আমাকে সেই জায়গাটি দেখাবে যেখানে এটি ঘটেছে?" তাই তারা ব্যাঙটিকে গর্তে নিয়ে গেল। সেখানে পৌঁছে ব্যাঙটি বাঘকে বলল, "এটা কীভাবে ঘটেছে? আমাকে দেখতে দাও তুমি কোথায় ছিলে।" বাঘটি প্রশ্ন করে ঘটনাটি দেখানোর জন্য গর্তে লাফিয়ে পড়ে বলল, "আমি এখানে নীচে ছিলাম, দেখুন।" রুবেন তৎক্ষণাৎ গর্তে ডালটি তুলে নিয়ে বলল, "অবশ্যই, এই ডালটি তখন সেখানে ছিল না।" বাঘটি অবশেষে বুঝতে পারল যে তাকে গর্তে নীচে একটি ভয়াবহ শিক্ষা দেওয়া হয়েছে যে তাকে একা ফেলে রাখা হয়েছিল! কে জানে, হয়তো তার মৃত্যুর আগ পর্যন্ত থাকবে।

The Fool Tortoise and Clever Eagle A long while ago a tortoise sat on the dusty land and watched the birds wheeling and circling in the air over his head. He grew dissatisfied with his lowly life when he saw so many of them enjoying themselves in the clear blue sky; he longed to join them and share their freedom. 'If only I could get myself tip into the air I'm sure I could soar and swoop with the best of them,' he thought. He pondered on this problem for a long time: the sun burned down and he got hotter and hotter and more discontented as he enviously watched the birds. Suddenly an eagle came to rest on a rock close beside him. The tortoise saw the eagle. He made a plan. When the eagle will flying away, he would hold the legs of the eagle so that he could soar But he could not get to him because the eagle was sitting at so high a place. As he could not find any means, he expressed his great desire of flying in the sky to the eagle. The eagle agree with his urge. He came down and assured the tortoise that he would make his great desire come true at least for a while. He took the tortoise in his claws and began to fly in the air. The tortoise never soared up in the air so, he felt it very awkward. But the eagle flew higher andhigher more swiftly. The tortoise became very afraid. At last he could not hold the legs of eagle any more. As a result he fell down. But he was lucky because he fell on the soft grass and his shell was very hard. At last he saved himself from death. The evil accident happened to the tortoise left a great lesson for him since then he never became envious of other's happiness and he satisfied with the condition he had. Complete the following story following the clue. A long while ago a tortoise sat on the dusty land and watched the birds wheeling and circling in the air over his head. He grew dissatisfied with his lowly life when he saw so many of them enjoying themselves in the clear blue sky-, he longed to join them and share their freedom. 'If only I could get myself up into the air I'm sure I could soar and swoop with the best of them,' He thought. He pondered on this problem fora long time : the sun burned down and he got hotter and hotter and more discontented as he enviously watched the birds. Suddenly an eagle came to rest on a rock close beside him .... Ans. The Realization of the Tortoise A long while ago a tortoise sat on the dusty land and watched the birds wheeling and circling in the air over his head. He grew dissatisfied with his lowly life when he saw so many of them enjoying themselves in the clear blue sky; he longed to join them and share their freedom. "If only I could get myself into the air, I'm sure I could soar and swoop with the best of them," thought the tortoise. He pondered this problem for a long time, growing hotter and more discontented as the sun burned down. Enviously, he watched the birds glide effortlessly through the sky. Suddenly, an eagle landed on a rock close by. The tortoise noticed the eagle and came up with a plan: he would hold onto the eagle's legs when it flew away, allowing him to soar up into the air. He approached the eagle, but it was perched too high for him to reach. With no other options, he expressed his deep desire to fly to the eagle. The eagle, intrigued by the tortoise's request, responded kindly. "I can help you experience flight," said the eagle. He flew down and instructed the tortoise to hold onto his legs. The tortoise eagerly grabbed the eagle's legs, and they took off into the sky. As they soared higher and higher, the tortoise felt a mix of excitement and fear. He had never been so high before, and the sensation was overwhelming. The eagle flew swiftly, and the tortoise struggled to hold on. Eventually, he couldn't maintain his grip and fell, plummeting down toward the ground. Luckily, the tortoise landed on soft grass in the woods, cushioned by his hard shell. Though he was shaken, he was not seriously hurt. This experience taught the tortoise a valuable lesson. From that day on, he accepted his limitations and stopped longing for things beyond his reach. He no longer envied the birds and their ability to fly. Instead, he embraced his own strengths and was content with the life he had.   An Intelligent Tortoise One day, a thirsty tiger was drinking water from a river when he noticed a slow-moving tortoise nearby. The tiger was feeling hungry, so with a quick jump, he caught the tortoise in his strong paws. The tiger tried to crush the tortoise’s hard shell with his sharp teeth, but no matter how hard he bit, the shell did not break. He tried again and again, but the result was the same—the shell remained unbreakable. Frustrated, the tiger growled, "Your shell is too strong! But I know how to get rid of you! I will throw you into the fire!" The tortoise felt afraid, but he was also clever. Without showing his fear, he calmly said, "Oh, that's no problem, Sir! Fire is my friend. It keeps me warm and safe." The foolish tiger did not realize that the tortoise was tricking him. He asked again, "So, you are not afraid of fire?" The tortoise replied, "Not at all! Fire loves me, and I love fire." Hearing this, the tiger became angry. He wanted to punish the tortoise in a way that would make him suffer. He thought for a moment and then said, "Then I will throw you into the river instead!" Hearing this, the tortoise felt very happy, but he did not show it. Instead, he pretended to be terrified and cried out, "Oh no! Please don’t throw me into the water! I will surely drown and die!" The foolish tiger laughed loudly, thinking he had finally found a way to get rid of the tortoise. Without another thought, he threw the tortoise into the river. As soon as the tortoise hit the water, he happily swam away. The tiger watched in shock, realizing too late that he had been tricked. This story teaches us that intelligence is more powerful than strength. A clever mind can overcome any danger, no matter how powerful the enemy is. Ad অকৃতজ্ঞদের জন্য একটি শিক্ষা একদিন একটি বাঘ একটি গর্তে আটকা পড়ে। সে পথচারী রুবেনের নাম ধরে তাকে উদ্ধার করতে বলল। রুবেন বাঘের প্রতি করুণা বোধ করল। সে গর্তে একটি লম্বা ডাল ঠেলে দিল এবং বাঘটি হামাগুড়ি দিয়ে বেরিয়ে এল। বিপদমুক্ত হয়ে বাঘটি রুবেনের উপর আক্রমণ করল এবং তাকে খেতে উদাসীন হল। পাথরের নীচে থাকা একটি ব্যাঙ সবকিছু দেখতে পেল। রুবেন রেগে গেল। সে প্রতিবাদ করল এবং বাঘকে ধমক দিল। সে বাঘকে বলল, "তুমি তোমার দানকারীর প্রতি এত অকৃতজ্ঞ কিভাবে হতে পারো? তোমাকে মৃত্যুফাঁদ থেকে বাঁচাতে আমি কী অন্যায় করেছি? তুমি যা করতে চাও তা করতে পারো না?" রুবেন তার ত্রাণকর্তা হিসেবে যে সমস্ত স্পর্শকাতর যুক্তি তুলে ধরেছিল তাতে বাঘটি অটল এবং উদাসীন দেখাচ্ছিল। সে ঠান্ডা গলায় বাঘকে অনুরোধ করল, "কিছু মনে করো না আমার প্রিয় বন্ধু! তুমি জানো আমাকে মানুষের মাংস খেয়ে বা অন্য কোন প্রাণীর মাংস খেয়ে বেঁচে থাকতে হবে। এটাই আমার নিয়তি। তাই, আমি তোমার সাথে যা করতে চাই তাতে কোন ভুল খুঁজে পাচ্ছি না। তাই, আমার ক্ষুধা মেটানোর জন্য আমাকে তোমাকে খেতে হবে। আমি দুঃখিত, বর্তমানে আমার আর কোন বিকল্প নেই।" "আচ্ছা, এই বিষয়ে অন্য কারো রায় নেওয়া যাক, নাহলে এটি কেবল একপেশে খেলা হবে যেখানে তুমিই সবচেয়ে বেশি ভূমিকা পালন করবে।" এদিকে একটি ব্যাঙ যে ​​পুরো ঘটনাটি দেখেছিল, ঘটনাস্থলে উপস্থিত হল। রুবেন ব্যাঙকে বাঘের অকৃতজ্ঞতার কথা বলল, কিন্তু বাঘ জোর দিয়ে বলল যে সে ক্ষুধার্ত এবং রুবেনকে খেতে চেয়েছিল। "আমাকে আরও ভালোভাবে ঘটনাটি দেখতে হবে," ব্যাঙটি বলল। "তুমি কি আমাকে সেই জায়গাটি দেখাবে যেখানে এটি ঘটেছে?" তাই তারা ব্যাঙটিকে গর্তে নিয়ে গেল। সেখানে পৌঁছে ব্যাঙটি বাঘকে বলল, "এটা কীভাবে ঘটেছে? আমাকে দেখতে দাও তুমি কোথায় ছিলে।" বাঘটি প্রশ্ন করে ঘটনাটি দেখানোর জন্য গর্তে লাফিয়ে পড়ে বলল, "আমি এখানে নীচে ছিলাম, দেখুন।" রুবেন তৎক্ষণাৎ গর্তে ডালটি তুলে নিয়ে বলল, "অবশ্যই, এই ডালটি তখন সেখানে ছিল না।" বাঘটি অবশেষে বুঝতে পারল যে তাকে গর্তে নীচে একটি ভয়াবহ শিক্ষা দেওয়া হয়েছে যে তাকে একা ফেলে রাখা হয়েছিল! কে জানে, হয়তো তার মৃত্যুর আগ পর্যন্ত থাকবে।

As You Sow So you Reap Once there lived a crocodile and a cunning fox in a jungle. The crocodile had four children. She loved her children very much and dreamt that one day they would be educated. But how is it possible? She could not understand where to go for this purpose. At last she went to a fox and asked him if he could teach her children. The cunning fox gladly received the offer. Thus, the crocodile left all her four children with him and went away to the river. The fox made four caves for the crocodile’s four children and kept them in it. The fox liked to eat crocodile’s kids. So one day he ate one of the children of crocodile and kept the other three. The caves were linked through holes. One child of crocodile could easily be replaced through the holes. But no one could understand it. After some days, the crocodile mother came to see her children. Then the cunning fox showed her the three kids and showed one of them twice using the hole. The foolish mother crocodile thought that she saw all the four of her children and went away. The cunning fox again ate another one of the crocodile’s kids. After some days the crocodile came and the fox again showed both of them twice. Thus one day the fox ate all the kids and refused the crocodile to give back her kids, because the kids are now educated. They can move now all by themselves. They do not need their mother or any assistance. The crocodile mother could realize the real fact. Being disappointed she went to the river. She always cried for her children. It was her great mistake to send her children to the wicked fox. She had a sentiment of revenge to teach the fox. Many days were passed. One day the fox was crossing the river where the crocodile lived. The crocodile then got the opportunity to take her revenge. She ate him up and avenged herself to the death of her children. Thus we can get a lesson that as you sow so shall you reap. Cunningness Cannot Sustain Long Once a crocodile wanted her eight children to be educated. So she went to a fox and asked him if he could teach her children. The crocodile had a good faith on the fox. The cunning fox gladly received the offer.,So the crocodile left all her- with the fox and went back to the river. The fox liked to eat crocodile's kids. So he ate one of them and kept the others seven. After some days, the crocodile came to see her children. Then the cunning fox showed her the seven kids and showed one of them twice. The foolish crocodile thought that she saw all eight of her children and went away. After some days the fox ate another baby crocodile. When the mother crocodile again came to see her children, the fox showed her six crocodiles and showed one of them twice. The mother thought that she had seen all eight of children and she went away happily. At last when the mother crocodile came. the fox showed her the only one baby left eight times. The crocodile could not understand the trick. But when the crocodile came again after some days the fox was not able to show any of the babies because he had already eaten up the last one. The crocodile could understand the cunning trick of the fox. She got furious, jumped on the fox and ate him up. ধূর্ততা বেশিদিন টিকতে পারে না একবার একটি কুমির তার চার সন্তানকে শিক্ষিত করতে চেয়েছিল। কিন্তু এটা কিভাবে সম্ভব? সে একটি শিয়ালের কাছে গিয়ে জিজ্ঞাসা করল যে সে কি তার সন্তানদের শিক্ষা দিতে পারবে। ধূর্ত শিয়াল আনন্দের সাথে প্রস্তাবটি গ্রহণ করল। তাই কুমিরটি তার সব সন্তানকে তার কাছে রেখে নদীতে ফিরে গেল। শিয়াল কুমিরের বাচ্চা খেতে পছন্দ করত। তাই সে তাদের একটি খেয়ে ফেলল এবং বাকি তিনটিকে রেখে দিল। কিছু দিন পর, কুমিরটি তার বাচ্চাদের দেখতে এল। তারপর ধূর্ত শিয়াল তাকে তিনটি বাচ্চা দেখাল এবং তাদের মধ্যে একটি দুবার দেখাল। বোকা কুমিরটি ভেবেছিল যে সে তার চারটি বাচ্চাকেই দেখেছে এবং চলে গেল। কিছু দিন পর শিয়াল আরেকটি বাচ্চা কুমির খেয়ে ফেলল। যখন মা কুমির আবার তার বাচ্চাদের দেখতে এলো, তখন শিয়াল তাকে দুবার দুটি কুমির দেখাল। মা ভেবেছিল যে সে চারটি বাচ্চাই দেখেছে এবং সে খুশি হয়ে চলে গেল। পরের বার যখন মা কুমিরটি এলো, তখন শিয়াল তাকে চারবার অবশিষ্ট একমাত্র বাচ্চাটি দেখাল। কুমির কৌশলটি বুঝতে পারল না। কিন্তু কিছুদিন পর যখন কুমিরটি আবার এলো, তখন শিয়ালটি তার কোন বাচ্চা দেখাতে পারল না কারণ সে ইতিমধ্যেই শেষ বাচ্চাটি খেয়ে ফেলেছিল। কুমিরটি শিয়ালের চালাকি বুঝতে পারল। সে রেগে গেল, শিয়ালের উপর ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়ল এবং তাকে খেয়ে ফেলল। নদীর ধারে এক জঙ্গলে এক মহিষ আর শিয়াল থাকত। একদিন তারা খুব ভালো বন্ধু ছিল। শিয়াল মহিষকে বলল, “ওহ, বন্ধু, নদীর ওপারে একটা সুন্দর সবুজ ভুট্টার ক্ষেত আছে। তোমার জন্য ভুট্টার গাছটা বেশ ভালো। তাছাড়া, নদীর ধারে আমি কাঁকড়া আর মাছ নিয়ে আসব। দয়া করে আমাকে নদীর ওপারে নিয়ে যাও।” মহিষ এই প্রস্তাবে রাজি হয়ে যায়। তাই সে বলল এবং খেতে শুরু করে। শিয়াল নদীর ধারে দৌড়াতে শুরু করে। সে কাঁকড়া আর মাছের খোঁজে ছিল। যত কাঁকড়া পাও তত খায়। শিয়াল মহিষের চেয়ে ছোট ছিল, তাই অল্প সময়ের মধ্যেই সে তার ক্ষুধা মেটাতে পারত। কিন্তু এবার মহিষ যতটা প্রয়োজন ততটা খেতে পারত না। এদিকে শিয়াল আনন্দে মাঠে দৌড়াতে শুরু করে। সে তার সমস্ত শক্তি দিয়ে চিৎকার করতে ভোলেনি। গ্রামবাসীরা শিয়ালকে চিৎকার করতে শুনতে পেল। গ্রামবাসীরা শিয়ালকে তাড়ানোর জন্য একজোট হয়ে গ্রামবাসীর কাছ থেকে বেরিয়ে এলো। কিন্তু তারা অবাক হয়ে শুধু একটা শেয়ালই নয়, একটা মহিষও দেখতে পেল। তারা লাঠি দিয়ে বেচারা মহিষের উপর ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়ল এবং তাকে কালো ও নীল রঙের মারধর করল। তারপর তারা শিয়ালকে অনুসরণ করল। কিন্তু তারা ধূর্ত জন্তুটির কোনও ক্ষতি করতে পারল না। শীঘ্রই তারা ক্লান্ত হয়ে পড়ল, শিয়ালকে তাড়া করা ছেড়ে দিয়ে বাড়ি চলে গেল, তারপর শিয়াল মহিষের কাছে এসে বলল, “এখন আমাদের বাড়ি যাওয়াই ভালো।” মহিষটি শিয়ালটির উপর খুব রেগে গেল এবং নিজেকে বলল, “আমি তোমাকে একটা ভালো শিক্ষা দিচ্ছি।” তাই সে বলল, “ঠিক আছে, আগের মতো আমার পিঠে চড়ে বসো। শিয়াল, মহিষের পিঠে চড়ে বসলো। আবারও মহিষ নদী পার হতে শুরু করল। শীঘ্রই তারা জলে নামল। মহিষটি শিয়ালকে বলল। Ad Ad TIT FOR TAT Once a crocodile wanted her four children to be educated. But how is it possible ? She went to a fox and asked him if he could teach her children. The cunning fox gladly received the offer. So the crocodile left all her children with him and went back to the river. The fox liked to eat crocodile kids. So he ate one of them and kept the other three. After some days, the crocodile came to see her children. Then the cunning fox showed her the three kids and showed one of them twice. The foolish crocodile thought that she saw all four of her children and went away. After some days the fox ate another baby crocodile. When the mother crocodile again came to see her children, the fox showed her two crocodiles twice. The mother thought that she had seen all four of children and she went away happily. Next time when the mother crocodile came, the fox showed her the only one baby left four times. The crocodile could not understand the trick. But when the crocodile came again after some days the fox was not able to show any of the babies because he had already eaten up the last one. The crocodile could understand the cunning trick of the fox. She got furious, jumped on the fox and ate him up.

A Saint and an Ungrateful Mouse There lived a saint in a forest. He was very kind. Once a mouse ran to him and took shelter in his lap. The mouse was trembling with fear because a cat attacked it. The saint felt pity for the poor mouse. He turned the mouse into a big cat. The cat was trembling with fear to see the big cat and ran away. The mouse became very happy and began to live in the hut of the saint. After a few days while it was looking for food a dog attacked the cat. The cat became afraid and ran to the saint. The dog had chased (%-M ~-qt) the cat. The saint saw everything. He turned the cat into a tiger. The dog saw the tiger and went away. The tiger began to live in the forest without any fear. He thought that he was the king of the forest. On a rainy day the tiger had no food. He could not catch any animal for his food. In the evening he was very hungry. So, he attacked the saint to eat him. The saint became surprised. He understood that the tiger had forgotten his past. So, it would not be wise to give him chances any more. He at once turned the ungrateful tiger into a mouse again. A Saint and an Ungrateful Mouse In a dense forest, there lived a kind-hearted saint. One day, a little mouse ran to him, trembling with fear. A cat had been chasing it, and it desperately sought shelter in the saint’s lap. Feeling pity for the poor creature, the saint used his powers to turn the mouse into a big cat. The frightened cat ran away, and the mouse-turned-cat felt safe and happy in the saint’s hut. A few days later, while searching for food, the cat was attacked by a fierce dog. Terrified, it ran back to the saint for help. Seeing its fear, the saint transformed the cat into a tiger. The dog, now afraid of the mighty beast, ran away. The tiger, once a helpless mouse, began to roam the forest proudly, believing himself to be the king of the jungle. As time passed, the tiger became arrogant and forgot his past. One rainy day, he struggled to find food. Hunger made him desperate, and in the evening, he turned towards the saint, thinking of attacking and eating him. The saint was shocked at the tiger’s ingratitude. Realizing that kindness had been wasted on an ungrateful heart, he decided not to give him another chance. With a single command, he turned the tiger back into a tiny mouse. Moral: Ingratitude leads to downfall. One must always remember and respect the kindness they receive. Ad একজন সাধু এবং একজন অকৃতজ্ঞ ইঁদুর একটি ঘন জঙ্গলে, একজন দয়ালু সাধু থাকতেন। একদিন, একটি ছোট ইঁদুর ভয়ে কাঁপতে কাঁপতে তার কাছে ছুটে আসেন। একটি বিড়াল তাকে তাড়া করছিল, এবং এটি মরিয়া হয়ে সাধুর কোলে আশ্রয় খুঁজছিল। দরিদ্র প্রাণীটির প্রতি করুণা বোধ করে, সাধু তার ক্ষমতা ব্যবহার করে ইঁদুরটিকে একটি বড় বিড়ালে পরিণত করেন। ভীত বিড়ালটি পালিয়ে যায়, এবং ইঁদুর থেকে বিড়ালটি সাধুর কুঁড়েঘরে নিরাপদ এবং সুখী বোধ করে। কয়েক দিন পরে, খাবার খুঁজতে গিয়ে, একটি হিংস্র কুকুর বিড়ালটিকে আক্রমণ করে। ভীত হয়ে, এটি সাহায্যের জন্য সাধুর কাছে ফিরে আসে। তার ভয় দেখে, সাধু বিড়ালটিকে বাঘে রূপান্তরিত করেন। কুকুরটি, এখন শক্তিশালী জন্তুটিকে ভয় পায়, পালিয়ে যায়। বাঘ, একসময় অসহায় ইঁদুর, নিজেকে জঙ্গলের রাজা বলে মনে করে গর্বের সাথে বনে ঘুরে বেড়াতে শুরু করে। সময়ের সাথে সাথে, বাঘটি অহংকারী হয়ে ওঠে এবং তার অতীত ভুলে যায়। একদিন বৃষ্টির দিনে, সে খাবার খুঁজে পেতে লড়াই করে। ক্ষুধা তাকে মরিয়া করে তোলে, এবং সন্ধ্যায়, সে সাধুর দিকে ফিরে যায়, আক্রমণ করে তাকে খেয়ে ফেলার কথা ভেবে। বাঘের অকৃতজ্ঞতায় সাধু হতবাক হয়ে গেলেন। অকৃতজ্ঞ হৃদয়ের উপর দয়া নষ্ট হয়েছে বুঝতে পেরে তিনি তাকে আর কোন সুযোগ না দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিলেন। একটি মাত্র আদেশে তিনি বাঘটিকে আবার একটি ছোট ইঁদুরে পরিণত করলেন। নীতি: অকৃতজ্ঞতা পতনের দিকে নিয়ে যায়। তাদের দয়া সর্বদা মনে রাখা উচিত এবং সম্মান করা উচিত।

AN INTELLIGENT TORTOISE One day a tiger was drinking water from a river. He saw a tortoise walking by. With a jump, he caught the tortoise. The shell of the tortoise was very hard. The tiger tried his, best to break it. But he failed. He tried again and again but the result was tire same. The tiger said to the tortoise that his shell was too hard for him to break. He also told the tortoise that he was going to throw the tortoise into the fire. The tortoise was frightened. But it did not express it. He told the tiger, "It's no problem, Sir, the fire is a good friend of mine. He likes me very much." The tiger could not understand the trick of the tortoise. So, he asked the tortoise again if he feared the fire. The tortoise told him the same thing. It made the tiger very angry. Then the tiger said that he would throw it into the water. The tortoise became very happy but didn't reveal it. He pretended by crying out in grief that he feared water. He said that he would die in the water. He requested the tiger not to throw him into water. But the foolish tiger laughed at the tortoise. He threw the tortoise into the river. Thus the tortoise was successful to escape and save his life from the cruel tiger.     An Intelligent Tortoise One day, a thirsty tiger was drinking water from a river when he noticed a slow-moving tortoise nearby. The tiger was feeling hungry, so with a quick jump, he caught the tortoise in his strong paws. The tiger tried to crush the tortoise’s hard shell with his sharp teeth, but no matter how hard he bit, the shell did not break. He tried again and again, but the result was the same—the shell remained unbreakable. Frustrated, the tiger growled, "Your shell is too strong! But I know how to get rid of you! I will throw you into the fire!" The tortoise felt afraid, but he was also clever. Without showing his fear, he calmly said, "Oh, that's no problem, Sir! Fire is my friend. It keeps me warm and safe." The foolish tiger did not realize that the tortoise was tricking him. He asked again, "So, you are not afraid of fire?" The tortoise replied, "Not at all! Fire loves me, and I love fire." Hearing this, the tiger became angry. He wanted to punish the tortoise in a way that would make him suffer. He thought for a moment and then said, "Then I will throw you into the river instead!" Hearing this, the tortoise felt very happy, but he did not show it. Instead, he pretended to be terrified and cried out, "Oh no! Please don’t throw me into the water! I will surely drown and die!" The foolish tiger laughed loudly, thinking he had finally found a way to get rid of the tortoise. Without another thought, he threw the tortoise into the river. As soon as the tortoise hit the water, he happily swam away. The tiger watched in shock, realizing too late that he had been tricked. This story teaches us that intelligence is more powerful than strength. A clever mind can overcome any danger, no matter how powerful the enemy is. Ad একটি বুদ্ধিমান কচ্ছপ একদিন একটি বাঘ নদী থেকে জল খাচ্ছিল। সে দেখতে পেল একটি কচ্ছপ পাশ দিয়ে হেঁটে যাচ্ছে। লাফ দিয়ে সে কচ্ছপটিকে ধরে ফেলল। কচ্ছপের খোলসটি খুব কঠিন ছিল। বাঘটি তার যথাসাধ্য চেষ্টা করেছিল এটি ভাঙতে। কিন্তু সে ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। সে বারবার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু ফলাফল একই রকম ছিল। বাঘটি কচ্ছপকে বলল যে তার খোলসটি ভাঙা তার পক্ষে খুব কঠিন। সে কচ্ছপকে আরও বলল যে সে কচ্ছপটিকে আগুনে ফেলে দেবে। কচ্ছপ ভয় পেয়ে গেল। কিন্তু সে তা প্রকাশ করল না। সে বাঘকে বলল, "কোন সমস্যা নেই, স্যার, আগুন আমার ভালো বন্ধু। সে আমাকে খুব পছন্দ করে।" বাঘটি কচ্ছপের কৌশল বুঝতে পারল না। তাই, সে কচ্ছপকে আবার জিজ্ঞাসা করল যে সে আগুনকে ভয় পায় কিনা। কচ্ছপ তাকে একই কথা বলল। এতে বাঘটি খুব রেগে গেল। তারপর বাঘটি বলল যে সে এটিকে জলে ফেলে দেবে। কচ্ছপটি খুব খুশি হল কিন্তু প্রকাশ করল না। সে দুঃখে চিৎকার করে ভান করল যে সে জলকে ভয় পায়। সে বললো যে সে পানিতে মারা যাবে। সে বাঘকে অনুরোধ করলো যেন তাকে পানিতে ফেলে না দেয়। কিন্তু বোকা বাঘটি কচ্ছপের কথা শুনে হেসে উঠলো। সে কচ্ছপটিকে নদীতে ছুঁড়ে ফেলে দিল। এভাবে কচ্ছপটি নিষ্ঠুর বাঘের হাত থেকে পালাতে এবং তার জীবন বাঁচাতে সফল হলো।

The Thief of Arabia                 Once there was a thief in Saudi Arabia. He used to steal at night. None in the neighborhood could live in peace for fear of him. People grew so much annoyed that they complained about him to the Prophet (Sm).                    Hazrat Mohammad (Sm) sent for him. He asked the thief to give up the habit of stealing. The thief bent on his knees and said, “Please, tell me to do whatever you like me to. But don’t tell me to stop stealing.” The Prophet (Sm) thought for a while and said, “O.k. I ask you to do only one thing. It is---you will never tell a lie.”  The thief readily agreed and promise to abide by his advice. He became happy and went away.                   Now when the day was over and night came, a man saw the thief going along the street. The man said, “Where are you going?” he replied, “ I am going to ….” He could not tell a lie as he promised to the Prophet of Islam not to tell a lie.  He fell into a great danger. He could not think anything. When he promised he did not understand the real fact that without telling lie he would not steal. Now what could he do?                    He went back home without stealing. The same incident happened in every night. The man could not steal, as he could not tell lie. Without finding any alternative way he went to the Prophet (Sm) and begged his pardon. He gave up stealing and became a good and pious man.     The Thief of Arabia and Hazarat Mohammad SM                 Once there was a thief in Saudi Arabia. He used to steal at night. None in the neighborhood could live in peace for fear of him. People grew so much annoyed that they complained about him to the Prophet (Sm).                 Hazrat Mohammad (Sm) sent for him. He asked the thief to give up the habit of stealing. The thief bent on his knees and said, “Please, tell me to do whatever you like me to. But don’t tell me to stop stealing.” The Prophet (Sm) thought for a while and said, “O.k. I ask you to do only one thing. It is---you will never tell a lie.”  The thief readily agreed and promise to abide by his advice. He became happy and went away.                 Now when the day was over and night came, a man saw the thief going along the street. The man said, “Where are you going?” he replied, “ I am going to ….” He could not tell a lie as he promised to the Prophet of Islam not to tell a lie.  He fell into a great danger. He could not think anything. When he promised he did not understand the real fact that without telling lie he would not steal. Now what could he do?                  He went back home without stealing. The same incident happened in every night. The man could not steal, as he could not tell lie. Without finding any alternative way he went to the Prophet (Sm) and begged his pardon. He gave up stealing and became a good and pious man. The Noble Man and the Grandhouse                    Once upon a time, a noble man built a grand house. The house was so beautiful that nobody could escape his sight from it. If anybody saw it, he would desire for it. The noble man once made an idea about the magnificent house. On the front of the gate. He wrote the words, “This house is to be given to the first man who can prove that he is contented.”                    So anybody could be astonished to notice such words. But nobody could realize its significance. One day a stranger knocked at the gate and desired to speak to the noble man. “I have come,” said he, “to take possession of this house, because I can prove that I have contented.”                 The noble man said in reply, “There is no trace of contentment in you. If you were contented, you would not wish to me. If you were contented, you would not wish to get possession of my house.” Saying he turned the man out.      A Thief and His Truthful Son Once upon a time, there was a rich man who owned a beautiful orchard filled with sweet and juicy fruits. Many people admired the orchard, but no one dared to steal from it because the owner was strict. One night, a thief decided to steal some fruits from the orchard. He took his young son along and told him, "My son, I will climb the tree to pick the fruits. You must keep watch. If you see anyone coming, warn me immediately." The thief then climbed the tree and began picking the ripe fruits. Just as he was about to pluck a large bunch, his son suddenly cried out, "Father! Come down quickly! Someone is watching you!" Startled, the thief hurriedly climbed down and looked around. But there was no one in sight. He asked his son, "Where is the person you saw? I don’t see anyone here." The boy looked at his father with innocent eyes and said, "Father, Allah is watching you. How can you escape from His sight? He knows everything, even if no one else sees you." Hearing this, the thief was deeply ashamed. He realized that his son was wiser than him. His heart filled with remorse, and at that moment, he decided to give up stealing forever. The boy's truthfulness and honesty saved his father from a life of crime. A truthful child is a blessing to a family and society. Such children grow up to be honest and responsible citizens, making the world a better place for everyone. Ad এক চোর এবং তার সত্যবাদী পুত্র একসময়, এক ধনী ব্যক্তির ছিল মিষ্টি ও রসালো ফলে ভরা একটি সুন্দর বাগান। অনেকেই বাগানটির প্রশংসা করত, কিন্তু মালিক কঠোর ছিলেন বলে কেউই সেখান থেকে চুরি করার সাহস করত না। এক রাতে, এক চোর বাগান থেকে কিছু ফল চুরি করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়। সে তার ছোট ছেলেকে সাথে করে বলে, "আমার ছেলে, আমি ফল তুলতে গাছে উঠব। তোমাকে অবশ্যই সতর্ক থাকতে হবে। যদি কাউকে আসতে দেখো, তাহলে অবিলম্বে আমাকে সতর্ক করো।" চোর গাছে উঠে পাকা ফল ছিঁড়তে শুরু করে। যখন সে একটি বড় থোকা ছিঁড়তে যাচ্ছিল, তখন তার ছেলে হঠাৎ চিৎকার করে উঠল, "বাবা! তাড়াতাড়ি নেমে এসো! কেউ তোমাকে দেখছে!" চোখ চমকে উঠে দ্রুত নেমে এলো এবং চারপাশে তাকাল। কিন্তু কেউ দেখতে পেল না। সে তার ছেলেকে জিজ্ঞাসা করল, "তুমি যে লোকটিকে দেখেছো সে কোথায়? আমি এখানে কাউকে দেখতে পাচ্ছি না।" ছেলেটি নিষ্পাপ চোখে তার বাবার দিকে তাকিয়ে বলল, "বাবা, আল্লাহ তোমাকে দেখছেন। তুমি তার দৃষ্টি থেকে কীভাবে পালাতে পারো? তিনি সবকিছু জানেন, এমনকি যদি অন্য কেউ তোমাকে নাও দেখে।" এই কথা শুনে চোরটি গভীরভাবে লজ্জিত হল। সে বুঝতে পারল যে তার ছেলে তার চেয়ে জ্ঞানী। তার হৃদয় অনুশোচে ভরে গেল এবং সেই মুহূর্তে সে চুরি করা চিরতরে ছেড়ে দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। ছেলেটির সত্যবাদিতা এবং সততা তার বাবাকে অপরাধের জীবন থেকে বাঁচিয়েছিল। একজন সত্যবাদী সন্তান একটি পরিবার এবং সমাজের জন্য আশীর্বাদস্বরূপ। এই ধরনের শিশুরা সৎ এবং দায়িত্বশীল নাগরিক হয়ে বেড়ে ওঠে, যা পৃথিবীকে সকলের জন্য একটি উন্নত স্থান করে তোলে।

Complete the following story following the cue Once there lived a rich Man who had a big orchard. There were many fruit-trees in it. The orchard was full of sweet and juicy fruits Ans. A Thief and His Truthful Son Once there lived a rich man who had a big orchard. There were many fruit-trees in it. The orchard was full of sweet and juicy fruits. One day a thief went to that orchard to. steal fruits. He took his son with him and set him to keep watch. He said, "My boy, I shall climb the tree to pluck :fruits, if you see anybody, give me warning, I shall then be able to come down. So saying the thief climbed the tree which was laden with ripe fruits. When the man was about to pluck a bunch of fruits, just at that time the, son cried out, "Father, come down soon. Someone is coming. Be quick." The thief was afraid of being caught by the owner or his men. He did not pluck the fruits. He came down from the tree in a hurry. He looked around and said, 'Whom did you see? I see none here." "Why?" Then honest and truthful boy said, "Allah has seen you. How can you escape from his eyes? He sees and know everything".The man felt ashamed. He gave up stealing forever. A truthful and honest boy is a great asset of a family as well as a society. He plays a vital role changing a family as well as a socieLy. Our society needs such an ideal boy. An ideal boy is the future asset of a society. A Thief and His Truthful Son Once upon a time, there was a rich man who owned a beautiful orchard filled with sweet and juicy fruits. Many people admired the orchard, but no one dared to steal from it because the owner was strict. One night, a thief decided to steal some fruits from the orchard. He took his young son along and told him, "My son, I will climb the tree to pick the fruits. You must keep watch. If you see anyone coming, warn me immediately." The thief then climbed the tree and began picking the ripe fruits. Just as he was about to pluck a large bunch, his son suddenly cried out, "Father! Come down quickly! Someone is watching you!" Startled, the thief hurriedly climbed down and looked around. But there was no one in sight. He asked his son, "Where is the person you saw? I don’t see anyone here." The boy looked at his father with innocent eyes and said, "Father, Allah is watching you. How can you escape from His sight? He knows everything, even if no one else sees you." Hearing this, the thief was deeply ashamed. He realized that his son was wiser than him. His heart filled with remorse, and at that moment, he decided to give up stealing forever. The boy's truthfulness and honesty saved his father from a life of crime. A truthful child is a blessing to a family and society. Such children grow up to be honest and responsible citizens, making the world a better place for everyone. Ad এক চোর এবং তার সত্যবাদী পুত্র একসময়, এক ধনী ব্যক্তির ছিল মিষ্টি ও রসালো ফলে ভরা একটি সুন্দর বাগান। অনেকেই বাগানটির প্রশংসা করত, কিন্তু মালিক কঠোর ছিলেন বলে কেউই সেখান থেকে চুরি করার সাহস করত না। এক রাতে, এক চোর বাগান থেকে কিছু ফল চুরি করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়। সে তার ছোট ছেলেকে সাথে করে বলে, "আমার ছেলে, আমি ফল তুলতে গাছে উঠব। তোমাকে অবশ্যই সতর্ক থাকতে হবে। যদি কাউকে আসতে দেখো, তাহলে অবিলম্বে আমাকে সতর্ক করো।" চোর গাছে উঠে পাকা ফল ছিঁড়তে শুরু করে। যখন সে একটি বড় থোকা ছিঁড়তে যাচ্ছিল, তখন তার ছেলে হঠাৎ চিৎকার করে উঠল, "বাবা! তাড়াতাড়ি নেমে এসো! কেউ তোমাকে দেখছে!" চোখ চমকে উঠে দ্রুত নেমে এলো এবং চারপাশে তাকাল। কিন্তু কেউ দেখতে পেল না। সে তার ছেলেকে জিজ্ঞাসা করল, "তুমি যে লোকটিকে দেখেছো সে কোথায়? আমি এখানে কাউকে দেখতে পাচ্ছি না।" ছেলেটি নিষ্পাপ চোখে তার বাবার দিকে তাকিয়ে বলল, "বাবা, আল্লাহ তোমাকে দেখছেন। তুমি তার দৃষ্টি থেকে কীভাবে পালাতে পারো? তিনি সবকিছু জানেন, এমনকি যদি অন্য কেউ তোমাকে নাও দেখে।" এই কথা শুনে চোরটি গভীরভাবে লজ্জিত হল। সে বুঝতে পারল যে তার ছেলে তার চেয়ে জ্ঞানী। তার হৃদয় অনুশোচে ভরে গেল এবং সেই মুহূর্তে সে চুরি করা চিরতরে ছেড়ে দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। ছেলেটির সত্যবাদিতা এবং সততা তার বাবাকে অপরাধের জীবন থেকে বাঁচিয়েছিল। একজন সত্যবাদী সন্তান একটি পরিবার এবং সমাজের জন্য আশীর্বাদস্বরূপ। এই ধরনের শিশুরা সৎ এবং দায়িত্বশীল নাগরিক হয়ে বেড়ে ওঠে, যা পৃথিবীকে সকলের জন্য একটি উন্নত স্থান করে তোলে।

Rearranging Sentences: Gazi Salahuddin Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Jerusalem was a holy place for Muslims and Christians. II. Gazi Salahuddin was a great warrior and a great ruler. III. He led the Muslims. IV. Richard, the king of England, led the Christian side. V. He was a general and a great warrior, too. VI. A crusade took place between the Muslims and the Christians. VII. The battle took place in time. VIII. Both the Muslims and the Christians were fighting fiercely. IX. Suddenly, an arrow hit Richard's horse, and it gave a piercing neigh and died on the spot. X. But Richard still continued fighting on foot. Correct Sequence: I → VI → II → III → IV → V → VII → VIII → IX → X Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Jerusalem was a holy place for Muslims and Christians. A crusade took place between the Muslims and the Christians. Gazi Salahuddin was a great warrior and a great ruler. He led the Muslims. On the other hand, Richard, the king of England, led the Christian side. He was a general and a great warrior, too. The battle took place in time. Both the Muslims and the Christians were fighting fiercely. Suddenly, an arrow hit Richard's horse, and it gave a piercing neigh and died on the spot. But Richard still continued fighting on foot. জেরুজালেম ছিল মুসলিম ও খ্রিস্টানদের পবিত্র স্থান। মুসলিম ও খ্রিস্টানদের মধ্যে ক্রুসেড সংঘটিত হয়। গাজী সালাহউদ্দিন ছিলেন একজন মহান যোদ্ধা ও মহান শাসক। তিনি মুসলমানদের নেতৃত্ব দেন। অন্যদিকে, ইংল্যান্ডের রাজা রিচার্ড খ্রিস্টানদের নেতৃত্ব দেন। তিনি একজন জেনারেল এবং একজন মহান যোদ্ধাও ছিলেন। সময়মতো যুদ্ধ হয়েছিল। মুসলমান ও খ্রিস্টান উভয়েই প্রচণ্ড যুদ্ধ করছিল। হঠাৎ, একটি তীর রিচার্ডের ঘোড়ায় আঘাত করে এবং এটি একটি ছিদ্রকারী প্রতিবেশী দেয় এবং ঘটনাস্থলেই মারা যায়। কিন্তু রিচার্ড তখনও পায়ে হেঁটে লড়াই চালিয়ে যান। Ad Completing Story: The greatness of Sultan Salahuddin One day in the battle of Jaffa, the Christians were winning and the Muslim soldiers were falling back before the Christian horsemen. The Christran General was Richard the first of England. He was a brave man and a fierce enemy of Sultan Salahuddin. In one of his fights, a Muslim soldier knocked him off his horse but he got up and started fighting on foot. One of Salahuddin’s men saw this and shouted to Salahuddin, “Richard has lost his horse. Why don’t we kill him now? Salahuddin replied, “No, he is a noble soldier; Give him my best steed so that he can fight properly again, “Salahuddin’s behavior charmed Richard. He said, “I am proud that I am fighting against a noble enemy like him. The Greatness of Sultan Salahuddin Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi , also known as Saladin , was one of the greatest Muslim rulers in history. He was famous for his bravery, wisdom, and kindness . He led the Muslims during the Crusades  and became a symbol of justice and mercy . One of the most remarkable stories of his greatness took place after the Battle of Hattin  in 1187 . Salahuddin’s army defeated the Crusaders and recaptured Jerusalem , a city that had been under Christian rule for nearly a century. Unlike the Crusaders, who had killed thousands of innocent people when they captured the city earlier, Salahuddin showed extraordinary mercy . He forgave  the defeated enemies and allowed them to leave safely. Even when his soldiers wanted revenge, he told them, “We must not take the path of cruelty.” Another example of his nobility was seen when King Richard the Lionheart , his greatest enemy, fell ill during the war. Instead of taking advantage of his weakness, Salahuddin sent his personal doctor  to treat him and even provided him with food and medicine. This act of kindness amazed King Richard, and he developed deep respect for the Sultan. Salahuddin was not only a great warrior but also a humble and just ruler . He lived a simple life  and spent most of his wealth helping the poor and needy. Even after ruling a vast empire, when he passed away in 1193 , his treasury had barely enough money for his burial. Sultan Salahuddin’s bravery, wisdom, and kindness  made him one of the most respected rulers in history. He proved that true greatness lies not only in conquering lands but in winning hearts . His name is remembered even today as a symbol of justice, mercy, and heroism . Ad Ad

Read the following story. It is not complete. Use your imagination and complete it. Give it a title : Jamal is an JSC examine. He is not attentive to his lessons specially to English because he is very weak in English. Moreover, he is lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. A month ago............ Laziness Brings Miseries / The Miseries of an Inattentive Student Jamal is an JSC examinee. He is not attentive to his lessons specially to English because he is very weak in English. Moreover, he is lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. A month ago before his examination he managed a suggestion. There were only a few questions. The examination was knocking at the door. Jamal had a little time to take a good preparation for the exam. So, he started cramming the questions found in the suggestion. At last, the appointed day for the exam came. Jamal entered the exam hall with trembling (ভীত সন্ত্রস্ত) heart. The examination began. Jamal got his question paper at hand. Most of the questions were unknown to him and he could not answer them. He felt quite nervous and his hand was trembling. Even he failed to answer the questions properly which he had learnt well. The bell rang. Jamal had many questions yet to answer. He left the hall with frustration. After a few months, the result was published. Most of his friends had made good results. But Jamal found his roll number in the list of 'F' grade. He was worried. Then he swore that he would never neglect his studies in future. He would be attentive and regular in his studies. Laziness Brings Miseries Jamal was a student preparing for his JSC examination. However, he was not serious about his studies, especially in English, because he found it very difficult. Instead of working hard to improve, he remained lazy and careless. As a result, his preparation for English was very poor. A month before his exam, Jamal managed to get a suggestion paper that contained only a few questions. Since the exam was very close, he did not have enough time to study properly. Instead of trying to understand his lessons, he decided to memorize the questions from the suggestion. He believed this would be enough to pass the exam. Finally, the day of the English exam arrived. Jamal entered the examination hall with a trembling heart. When he received the question paper, he was shocked. Most of the questions were unfamiliar, and he could not answer them. He became nervous and confused. Even the questions he had memorized seemed difficult to recall. His hands were shaking, and he could not concentrate. Time passed quickly, and before he knew it, the bell rang. There were still many questions he had not answered. Jamal left the hall feeling frustrated and hopeless. After a few months, the exam results were published. Most of his friends had done well, but Jamal’s roll number was in the ‘F’ grade list. He felt ashamed and regretful. He realized that his laziness had led to this failure. That day, he made a firm decision—he would never neglect his studies again. From then on, he promised to be attentive, hardworking, and regular in his studies. Ad একজন সংগ্রামী ছেলে ৫ম শ্রেণীতে পড়া ১২ বছর বয়সী সুরঞ্জন একজন ব্যতিক্রমী ছাত্র ছিল। সে সবসময় তার পরীক্ষায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করত এবং আসন্ন বৃত্তি পরীক্ষায় অংশগ্রহণের জন্য আগ্রহী ছিল। তবে, তার দরিদ্র কৃষক বাবা পরীক্ষার ফি বহন করতে পারতেন না। ফর্ম জমা দেওয়ার সময়সীমা যত এগিয়ে আসছিল, সুরঞ্জন তার পরিস্থিতি দেখে গভীরভাবে হতাশ হয়ে পড়েছিল। পরীক্ষায় বসতে না পারলে শিক্ষার মূল্য নিয়ে সে প্রশ্ন তুলতে শুরু করে। তার হৃদয়ে এক হতাশার অনুভূতি ভরে ওঠে, যার ফলে সে বিশ্বাস করে যে শিক্ষা দরিদ্রদের জন্য নয়। ঘরে বসেই সে হতাশ এবং হতাশ বোধ করত, যে পরীক্ষা সে কখনও দিতে পারবে না তা ছাড়া আর কিছুই ভাবতে পারত না। সৌভাগ্যবশত, সুরঞ্জনকে তার শিক্ষকরা ভালোবাসতেন এবং সম্মান করতেন। যখন তার শ্রেণী শিক্ষক তার অনুপস্থিতি লক্ষ্য করেন, তিনি সুরঞ্জনের বাড়িতে যান এবং তার সংগ্রামের কথা জানতে পারেন। তার ছাত্রের নিষ্ঠায় অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে, শিক্ষক তৎক্ষণাৎ সাহায্য করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। তিনি সুরঞ্জনের পরীক্ষার ফি প্রদান করেন এবং এমনকি তার প্রস্তুতিতে সহায়তা করার জন্য তাকে রেফারেন্স বইও কিনে দেন। কৃতজ্ঞতায় অভিভূত সুরঞ্জন তার শিক্ষকের দয়ার যোগ্য প্রমাণ করার প্রতিজ্ঞা করেছিল। তার বাবা-মায়ের সমর্থন এবং শিক্ষকের উদারতায় উৎসাহিত হয়ে, সে আগের চেয়েও বেশি মনোযোগ দিয়ে পড়াশোনা করেছিল। ফলাফল ঘোষণার পর, সুরঞ্জনের কঠোর পরিশ্রম সফল হয়েছিল - সে পুরো থানায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করেছিল। তার অসাধারণ কৃতিত্ব প্রধান শিক্ষককে গভীরভাবে প্রভাবিত করেছিল, যিনি এসএসসি পর্যন্ত তার শিক্ষার দায়িত্ব নিয়েছিলেন। সুরঞ্জনের দৃঢ় সংকল্পে অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে, একজন ধনী অভিভাবক এগিয়ে এসেছিলেন এবং যতদিন তিনি শিক্ষা গ্রহণ করবেন ততদিন তার পড়াশোনার জন্য অর্থায়ন করার প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়েছিলেন। সুরঞ্জনের গল্প অধ্যবসায়, দয়া এবং প্রতিভাকে আর্থিক কষ্টের দ্বারা সীমাবদ্ধ করা উচিত নয় এই বিশ্বাসের শক্তির প্রমাণ।

Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. [DinajB '19] Liton is a brilliant student. Though he wants to make good result, he does not attend classes regularly. Rather, going to a coaching center, he memorizes answers from guide books......... Ans. Education Has No Shortcut Way Liton is a brilliant student. Though he wants to make good result, he does not attend classes regularly. Rather, going to a coaching center, he memorizes answers from guide books and sheets and finds that he cannot cut a good figure in the exams. One day his class teacher called him and said, "Liton, if you go on this way, I'm afraid your academic life will fall flat. Remaining absent from classes is also disgraceful for students, you should understand it."However, Liton thought in a different way. He thought that the coaching center he went to was not a good one. He decided to get admitted to another coaching center, and also change guide books. He did accordingly, and continued to miss his classes. One day the yearly exam came. Liton went to the exam hall with a trembling heart. When he got the question paper, he went through it, and found most questions unknown. He could answer the questions of only 30 marks. He faced the same disappointment in the exams of other subjects. Then when the result came out, he found to his surprise that his name was not there in the passing students' list. Liton felt sad and humiliated. He remembered what his class teacher had warned him. From that day, he started attending classes regularly. He now listened to the teachers' lectures very attentively and jotted down every important point. Liton now made his own notes, and stopped going to the coaching center. Liton appeared at the annual exam for the second time. The result eventually came out, and it showed Liton standing first in order of merit. He sat for the SSC exam, and got GPA-5. Thus, he proved himself, a really brilliant student. Liton Learns a Valuable Lesson Liton was a very intelligent student. He always dreamed of achieving excellent results in his exams. However, instead of attending his regular classes, he spent most of his time at a coaching center. There, he memorized answers from guidebooks and sheets, thinking this would help him score well. But when the exams came, he realized that he was not doing as well as he had hoped. No matter how much he memorized, he could not achieve good marks. One day, his class teacher noticed his poor performance and called him for a conversation. The teacher said, "Liton, if you continue like this, I’m afraid your academic career will suffer. Missing classes is also not a good habit for students. You should take your studies more seriously." However, Liton did not take his teacher’s advice seriously. Instead, he thought that the coaching center he was attending was not good enough. So, he decided to join a different coaching center and also change his guidebooks. He believed this would solve his problem, but he continued to miss his regular classes. When the yearly exam finally arrived, Liton entered the exam hall with a nervous heart. As soon as he received the question paper, he started reading through it. To his shock, he found that most of the questions were unfamiliar. He could only answer questions worth 30 marks. He faced the same disappointment in the rest of his exams. When the results were published, Liton was devastated. His name was not even on the list of passing students. He felt ashamed and humiliated. It was then that he remembered his class teacher’s warning. Realizing his mistake, Liton made a firm decision to change his study habits. He started attending his classes regularly and listened carefully to his teachers’ lectures. He took notes and revised them at home. He no longer depended on guidebooks or coaching centers. The following year, when he appeared for his annual exams again, he felt much more confident. When the results were announced, he was overjoyed to find that he had secured the first position in his class. This success motivated him further. When he later sat for his SSC exam, he achieved GPA-5,  proving that he was truly a brilliant student. Through hard work and discipline, Liton finally realized that true success comes from proper learning and understanding, not from memorizing answers blindly. Ad একজন সংগ্রামী ছেলে ৫ম শ্রেণীতে পড়া ১২ বছর বয়সী সুরঞ্জন একজন ব্যতিক্রমী ছাত্র ছিল। সে সবসময় তার পরীক্ষায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করত এবং আসন্ন বৃত্তি পরীক্ষায় অংশগ্রহণের জন্য আগ্রহী ছিল। তবে, তার দরিদ্র কৃষক বাবা পরীক্ষার ফি বহন করতে পারতেন না। ফর্ম জমা দেওয়ার সময়সীমা যত এগিয়ে আসছিল, সুরঞ্জন তার পরিস্থিতি দেখে গভীরভাবে হতাশ হয়ে পড়েছিল। পরীক্ষায় বসতে না পারলে শিক্ষার মূল্য নিয়ে সে প্রশ্ন তুলতে শুরু করে। তার হৃদয়ে এক হতাশার অনুভূতি ভরে ওঠে, যার ফলে সে বিশ্বাস করে যে শিক্ষা দরিদ্রদের জন্য নয়। ঘরে বসেই সে হতাশ এবং হতাশ বোধ করত, যে পরীক্ষা সে কখনও দিতে পারবে না তা ছাড়া আর কিছুই ভাবতে পারত না। সৌভাগ্যবশত, সুরঞ্জনকে তার শিক্ষকরা ভালোবাসতেন এবং সম্মান করতেন। যখন তার শ্রেণী শিক্ষক তার অনুপস্থিতি লক্ষ্য করেন, তিনি সুরঞ্জনের বাড়িতে যান এবং তার সংগ্রামের কথা জানতে পারেন। তার ছাত্রের নিষ্ঠায় অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে, শিক্ষক তৎক্ষণাৎ সাহায্য করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। তিনি সুরঞ্জনের পরীক্ষার ফি প্রদান করেন এবং এমনকি তার প্রস্তুতিতে সহায়তা করার জন্য তাকে রেফারেন্স বইও কিনে দেন। কৃতজ্ঞতায় অভিভূত সুরঞ্জন তার শিক্ষকের দয়ার যোগ্য প্রমাণ করার প্রতিজ্ঞা করেছিল। তার বাবা-মায়ের সমর্থন এবং শিক্ষকের উদারতায় উৎসাহিত হয়ে, সে আগের চেয়েও বেশি মনোযোগ দিয়ে পড়াশোনা করেছিল। ফলাফল ঘোষণার পর, সুরঞ্জনের কঠোর পরিশ্রম সফল হয়েছিল - সে পুরো থানায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করেছিল। তার অসাধারণ কৃতিত্ব প্রধান শিক্ষককে গভীরভাবে প্রভাবিত করেছিল, যিনি এসএসসি পর্যন্ত তার শিক্ষার দায়িত্ব নিয়েছিলেন। সুরঞ্জনের দৃঢ় সংকল্পে অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে, একজন ধনী অভিভাবক এগিয়ে এসেছিলেন এবং যতদিন তিনি শিক্ষা গ্রহণ করবেন ততদিন তার পড়াশোনার জন্য অর্থায়ন করার প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়েছিলেন। সুরঞ্জনের গল্প অধ্যবসায়, দয়া এবং প্রতিভাকে আর্থিক কষ্টের দ্বারা সীমাবদ্ধ করা উচিত নয় এই বিশ্বাসের শক্তির প্রমাণ।

A Struggling Boy Suranjan is a boy of 12 and is reading in class 5. He is very studious. He never became second in his exam. So he wants to appear at the scholarship examination. His father is a poor farmer and is unable to pay the examination fees. When the work of filling the scholarship forms was going on he was absent from the class. Suranjan thought that what was the use of going to school if he would not appear in the scholarship exam. He consoled himself by saying that education did not come for the poor like him. So he was then passing his time in the home. He was very disappointed. He could not think anything without exam. But alas! it was his fate which did not support him. But all the teachers of the school love him as their son. When the class teacher noticed that he was not present in the class, he went to his house. Having heard everything from his parents, the class teacher expressed his desire to help Hasan. He paid the examination fees of Hasan and bought him some reference books. Having the opportunity Hasan became very much grateful to his teacher and determined to repay that debt by doing a brilliant result. With this end in view he began studying hard with the inspiration of his parents. When the results were out, everybody saw that he stood first in the thana in order of merit. Hasan’s glorious result pleased the headmaster so mush that he took the responsibility of expenses of his study up to SSC. One of the guardians was very rich and declared his willingness to bear the expenses of his study as long as Hasan studies. A Struggling Boy Suranjan, a 12-year-old boy studying in class 5, was an exceptional student. He had always ranked first in his exams and was eager to appear for the upcoming scholarship examination. However, his father, a poor farmer, could not afford the examination fees. As the deadline for form submission approached, Suranjan stayed absent from school, deeply disheartened by his circumstances. He began to question the value of education if he could not sit for the exam. A sense of hopelessness filled his heart, making him believe that education was not meant for the poor. Staying at home, he felt lost and disappointed, unable to think of anything other than the exam he might never take. Fortunately, Suranjan was loved and respected by his teachers. When his class teacher noticed his absence, he visited Suranjan’s home and learned about his struggles. Moved by his student’s dedication, the teacher immediately decided to help. He paid Suranjan’s examination fees and even bought him reference books to aid his preparation. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Suranjan vowed to prove himself worthy of his teacher’s kindness. Encouraged by his parents’ support and his teacher’s generosity, he studied harder than ever. When the results were announced, Suranjan’s hard work paid off—he secured the first position in the entire thana. His outstanding achievement deeply impressed the headmaster, who took responsibility for his education until SSC. Inspired by Suranjan’s determination, a wealthy guardian stepped forward and promised to fund his studies for as long as he pursued education. Suranjan’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, kindness, and the belief that talent should never be limited by financial hardship. Ad একজন সংগ্রামী ছেলে ৫ম শ্রেণীতে পড়া ১২ বছর বয়সী সুরঞ্জন একজন ব্যতিক্রমী ছাত্র ছিল। সে সবসময় তার পরীক্ষায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করত এবং আসন্ন বৃত্তি পরীক্ষায় অংশগ্রহণের জন্য আগ্রহী ছিল। তবে, তার দরিদ্র কৃষক বাবা পরীক্ষার ফি বহন করতে পারতেন না। ফর্ম জমা দেওয়ার সময়সীমা যত এগিয়ে আসছিল, সুরঞ্জন তার পরিস্থিতি দেখে গভীরভাবে হতাশ হয়ে পড়েছিল। পরীক্ষায় বসতে না পারলে শিক্ষার মূল্য নিয়ে সে প্রশ্ন তুলতে শুরু করে। তার হৃদয়ে এক হতাশার অনুভূতি ভরে ওঠে, যার ফলে সে বিশ্বাস করে যে শিক্ষা দরিদ্রদের জন্য নয়। ঘরে বসেই সে হতাশ এবং হতাশ বোধ করত, যে পরীক্ষা সে কখনও দিতে পারবে না তা ছাড়া আর কিছুই ভাবতে পারত না। সৌভাগ্যবশত, সুরঞ্জনকে তার শিক্ষকরা ভালোবাসতেন এবং সম্মান করতেন। যখন তার শ্রেণী শিক্ষক তার অনুপস্থিতি লক্ষ্য করেন, তিনি সুরঞ্জনের বাড়িতে যান এবং তার সংগ্রামের কথা জানতে পারেন। তার ছাত্রের নিষ্ঠায় অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে, শিক্ষক তৎক্ষণাৎ সাহায্য করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। তিনি সুরঞ্জনের পরীক্ষার ফি প্রদান করেন এবং এমনকি তার প্রস্তুতিতে সহায়তা করার জন্য তাকে রেফারেন্স বইও কিনে দেন। কৃতজ্ঞতায় অভিভূত সুরঞ্জন তার শিক্ষকের দয়ার যোগ্য প্রমাণ করার প্রতিজ্ঞা করেছিল। তার বাবা-মায়ের সমর্থন এবং শিক্ষকের উদারতায় উৎসাহিত হয়ে, সে আগের চেয়েও বেশি মনোযোগ দিয়ে পড়াশোনা করেছিল। ফলাফল ঘোষণার পর, সুরঞ্জনের কঠোর পরিশ্রম সফল হয়েছিল - সে পুরো থানায় প্রথম স্থান অধিকার করেছিল। তার অসাধারণ কৃতিত্ব প্রধান শিক্ষককে গভীরভাবে প্রভাবিত করেছিল, যিনি এসএসসি পর্যন্ত তার শিক্ষার দায়িত্ব নিয়েছিলেন। সুরঞ্জনের দৃঢ় সংকল্পে অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে, একজন ধনী অভিভাবক এগিয়ে এসেছিলেন এবং যতদিন তিনি শিক্ষা গ্রহণ করবেন ততদিন তার পড়াশোনার জন্য অর্থায়ন করার প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়েছিলেন। সুরঞ্জনের গল্প অধ্যবসায়, দয়া এবং প্রতিভাকে আর্থিক কষ্টের দ্বারা সীমাবদ্ধ করা উচিত নয় এই বিশ্বাসের শক্তির প্রমাণ।

Experience of Stormy night in a River             Last autumn I was at Gopalgonj. I along with two friends had to join a marriage ceremony of one of my relatives at Kotwalipara. We decided to go there by launch through a small river. The distance was more than 90 km. According to the schedule we got on the launch. It was an autumn evening. The day was bright. The current and the wind were in our favour. The sky was clear. There was no cloud. The river was calm.                    We got upon the roof of the launch and began to enjoy the sights. We saw country-boats, trawlers and launches plying to and fro. The launch was moving smoothly. We, all the passengers were in a jolly mood. We were enjoying the beautiful natural scenery on either side of the river. The rays of the setting sun fell on the river and the water looked like pearls. The river was full to the brim. The murmuring sound of the waves charmed us. There were small waves on the river. Every wave that dashed against our launch increased our thrill and joy. The weary sun was sinking under water. Meanwhile the stars made their appearance. The moon rose. Everything was visible in the silvery light of the moon. Suddenly the weather turned foul. There were deep clouds in the sky. All on a sudden a storm arose. We, all the passengers, were terribly upset. We were very much frightened as the launch was lurching aging and again. We could not think what to do and see anything clearly because of darkness. The sailor was trying hard to reach to the shore before coming heavy rain. Some women and children were crying. It made the whole situation horrible. I could not do anything without praying to God to rescue us. The launch was not very big. Again, there was no lifeboat in the launch. The storm caused the river water swell. There were heavy waves which clashed against the launch. It seemed to me that the strong weaves might cause rift in the launch. We were thinking that we might meet watery graves. So, we began to utter the name of God again and again. At last after an hour the storm stopped and we thanked the Almighty Creator. We reached to the shore one hour later where my cousin was waiting for us. He was very shocked hearing our description. I thought that I would never be able to forget that terrible storm. A Stormy Night on the River Last autumn, I was in Gopalganj with two friends. We had to attend a relative’s wedding in Kotalipara and decided to travel by launch through a small river. The journey was over 90 kilometers, but the weather was pleasant, and the river was calm. We boarded the launch as per schedule and settled in for what we expected to be a peaceful ride. As the launch moved smoothly, we climbed onto the roof to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. We saw boats, trawlers, and other launches moving along the river. The golden rays of the setting sun reflected off the water, making it shimmer like pearls. The cool breeze and the soft murmuring of the waves filled us with joy. Soon, the stars appeared, and the full moon cast a silvery glow over everything. It was a picture-perfect night—until everything changed suddenly. Out of nowhere, dark clouds covered the sky, and a strong wind started blowing. Within moments, a violent storm arose. The once peaceful river turned into a terrifying force, with massive waves crashing against our launch. The vessel lurched dangerously, making the passengers panic. Women and children screamed in fear, and we could hardly see anything in the darkness. The captain tried desperately to steer towards the shore, but the storm was too fierce. Our launch was small and had no lifeboats. The water level rose quickly, and every wave felt like it might tear the boat apart. At that moment, I truly believed we were facing our end. We held onto whatever we could, praying for safety as the storm raged on. The minutes felt like hours. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the storm began to weaken. The waves calmed, and the wind slowed down. An overwhelming sense of relief washed over us as we realized we had survived. We reached the shore an hour later, where my cousin was waiting anxiously. When we told him about our terrifying experience, he was shocked. Even now, the memory of that night sends shivers down my spine. It was an experience I will never forget. Ad একটি হংসের গান একদিন এক গ্রামে এক লোক বাস করত। সে শুনতে পেল যে একটি হংসের কণ্ঠস্বর খুব মিষ্টি। সে এটাও শুনেছিল যে এটি খুব সুন্দর গান গাইতে পারে। একদিন সে বাজারে গেল। বাড়ি ফেরার পথে সে এক লোককে দেখতে পেল যে টুপির এক কোণে হংস বিক্রি করছে। সে একটি হংস কিনে নিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে এল। কিছুদিন পর সে তার কিছু বন্ধুকে তার বাড়িতে নিমন্ত্রণ করল। অতিথিরা যখন খাচ্ছিল, তখন লোকটি অতিথিদের সামনে হংসটিকে নিয়ে এসে বলল গান গাও। কিন্তু হংসটি 'রা' শব্দও করতে পারল না। অতিথিরা চলে যাওয়ার পর, সে তার হংসকে বলল, "তুমি আমার বন্ধুদের সামনে আমাকে অপমান করেছ। আজ আমি তোমাকে খাবার দেব না।" কিছু দিন পর হংস অসুস্থ হয়ে পড়ল। কয়েকদিন অসুস্থ থাকার পর যখন সে মারা যাচ্ছিল, তখন সে গান গাইতে শুরু করল। লোকটি বলল, "কি ব্যাপার? তুমি এখন কেন গান গাও?" হংসটি দুঃখে বলল যে মৃত্যু যখন তাদের কাছে আসে তখনই এমন হয়। হংসের কথায় লোকটি খুশি হতে পারল না। সে হংসকে বলল, "যদি আমি জানতাম যে মৃত্যুর সময় ছাড়া তুমি অন্য কোন পাপ করতে পারো না, তাহলে আমি তোমাকে কিনে দিতাম না, অথবা যেদিন আমার অতিথিরা আসবে সেদিনই তোমাকে হত্যা করতাম।"

THE SONG OF A GOOSE Once there lived a man in a village. He heard that the voice of a goose is very sweet. He also heard that it can sing very nicely. One day he went to market. On the way back home he found a man selling geese at one comer of the hat. He bought a goose and got back home with it. After some days he invited some of his friends to his house. When the guests were eating, the man brought the goose before the guests and said it to sing songs. But the goose couldn't even make the sound, 'Ra'. After the departure of the guests, he said to his goose, "You've humiliated me in front of my friends. I'll not give you food today." After some days the goose fell ill. When he was dying after some days of illness, he began to sing. The man said, "What's the matter? Why are you singing now?" The goose said in grief that this happens when death comes to them. The man could not be happy at the words of the goose. He said to the goose, "If I had known that you couldn't sin other than the time of death, I would have not bought you or I should have killed you on the day I had my guests " Ad একটি হংসের গান একদিন এক গ্রামে এক লোক বাস করত। সে শুনতে পেল যে একটি হংসের কণ্ঠস্বর খুব মিষ্টি। সে এটাও শুনেছিল যে এটি খুব সুন্দর গান গাইতে পারে। একদিন সে বাজারে গেল। বাড়ি ফেরার পথে সে এক লোককে দেখতে পেল যে টুপির এক কোণে হংস বিক্রি করছে। সে একটি হংস কিনে নিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে এল। কিছুদিন পর সে তার কিছু বন্ধুকে তার বাড়িতে নিমন্ত্রণ করল। অতিথিরা যখন খাচ্ছিল, তখন লোকটি অতিথিদের সামনে হংসটিকে নিয়ে এসে বলল গান গাও। কিন্তু হংসটি 'রা' শব্দও করতে পারল না। অতিথিরা চলে যাওয়ার পর, সে তার হংসকে বলল, "তুমি আমার বন্ধুদের সামনে আমাকে অপমান করেছ। আজ আমি তোমাকে খাবার দেব না।" কিছু দিন পর হংস অসুস্থ হয়ে পড়ল। কয়েকদিন অসুস্থ থাকার পর যখন সে মারা যাচ্ছিল, তখন সে গান গাইতে শুরু করল। লোকটি বলল, "কি ব্যাপার? তুমি এখন কেন গান গাও?" হংসটি দুঃখে বলল যে মৃত্যু যখন তাদের কাছে আসে তখনই এমন হয়। হংসের কথায় লোকটি খুশি হতে পারল না। সে হংসকে বলল, "যদি আমি জানতাম যে মৃত্যুর সময় ছাড়া তুমি অন্য কোন পাপ করতে পারো না, তাহলে আমি তোমাকে কিনে দিতাম না, অথবা যেদিন আমার অতিথিরা আসবে সেদিনই তোমাকে হত্যা করতাম।"

Tragedy of Sohrab Long ago, there lived in Persia a great warrior named Rustom who was truly loved by his fellow-countrymen for his bold deeds and generous heart. The ruler of the kingdom made him the commander¬in-chief of his army. He was newly married and loved his wife very much. But he could give enough time to his wife as frequently he had to go into battles with the enemies of the kingdom. Once he had to leave the kingdom to conquer more lands. His wife was expecting a baby when he left the kingdom. In those days warriors leaving home for battles would return home after many many years or would not return home at all. At the time of departure Rustom gave his wife a locket to be given to his son. Rustom went on conquering lands. In the mean time many years passed. Rustom's wife had given birth to a male child. He had also grown up into manhood and became a great warrior. Rustom heard about his son whose name was Sohrab. He was very happy to learn that his son had also become a great warrior. Both father and son longed to see each other. Sohrab's mother told her son about the valour and the achievements of his father. Sohrab felt proud of his father. As an warrior Sohrab also went on conquering lands with his army. At one stage both father and son met face to face with their armies. But they could not recognize each other. A terrible battle took place between the two armies. In the battle Sohrab's army was defeated. Sohrab fell off his horse on to the ground being wounded by his father's sword. Rustom went near him. The locket around Sohrab's neck attracted Rustom's attention. He grabbed the locket, opened the case and found in it his known symbol. He embraced Sohrab emotionally. He told Sohrab that he was his unfortunate father. A happy smile spread on Sohrab's face. At long last he had met his father whom he adored so much. After a while, Sohrab breathed his last in his father's arms. Ad সোহরাবের ট্র্যাজেডি অনেক দিন আগে, পারস্যে রুস্তম নামে এক মহান যোদ্ধা বাস করতেন, যিনি তার সাহসী কর্মকাণ্ড এবং উদার হৃদয়ের জন্য তার সহ-দেশবাসীদের কাছে সত্যিই প্রিয় ছিলেন। রাজ্যের শাসক তাকে তার সেনাবাহিনীর সেনাপতি নিযুক্ত করেছিলেন। তিনি নববিবাহিত ছিলেন এবং তার স্ত্রীকে খুব ভালোবাসতেন। কিন্তু তিনি তার স্ত্রীকে যথেষ্ট সময় দিতে পারতেন কারণ প্রায়শই তাকে রাজ্যের শত্রুদের সাথে যুদ্ধে যেতে হত। একবার তাকে আরও দেশ জয় করার জন্য রাজ্য ছেড়ে যেতে হয়েছিল। রাজ্য ছেড়ে যাওয়ার সময় তার স্ত্রী একটি সন্তানের প্রত্যাশা করছিলেন। সেই সময়ে যুদ্ধের জন্য বাড়ি ছেড়ে যাওয়া যোদ্ধারা অনেক বছর পর বাড়ি ফিরে আসত অথবা আর বাড়ি ফিরে আসত না। প্রস্থানের সময় রুস্তম তার স্ত্রীকে তার ছেলেকে দেওয়ার জন্য একটি লকেট দিয়েছিল। রুস্তম দেশ জয় করতে থাকে। এর মধ্যে অনেক বছর কেটে যায়। রুস্তমের স্ত্রী একটি পুত্র সন্তানের জন্ম দেয়। সেও পুরুষত্বে পরিণত হয়েছিল এবং একজন মহান যোদ্ধা হয়ে ওঠে। রুস্তম তার পুত্রের কথা শুনে খুব খুশি হয়েছিল যার নাম সোহরাব। সে জেনেছিল যে তার পুত্রও একজন মহান যোদ্ধা হয়ে উঠেছে। বাবা-ছেলে দুজনেই একে অপরকে দেখার জন্য আকুল হয়েছিলেন। সোহরাবের মা তার ছেলেকে তার বাবার বীরত্ব এবং কৃতিত্বের কথা জানালেন। সোহরাব তার বাবার উপর গর্বিত বোধ করলেন। একজন যোদ্ধা হিসেবে সোহরাবও তার সেনাবাহিনী নিয়ে বিভিন্ন দেশ জয় করতে থাকলেন। এক পর্যায়ে বাবা-ছেলে উভয়েই তাদের সেনাবাহিনীর মুখোমুখি হন। কিন্তু তারা একে অপরকে চিনতে পারলেন না। দুই বাহিনীর মধ্যে এক ভয়াবহ যুদ্ধ সংঘটিত হয়। যুদ্ধে সোহরাবের সেনাবাহিনী পরাজিত হয়। বাবার তরবারির আঘাতে আহত হয়ে সোহরাব ঘোড়া থেকে মাটিতে পড়ে যান। রুস্তম তার কাছে যান। সোহরাবের গলায় থাকা লকেটটি রুস্তমের দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণ করে। তিনি লকেটটি ধরেন, কেসটি খুলে তাতে তার পরিচিত প্রতীক দেখতে পান। তিনি সোহরাবকে আবেগের সাথে জড়িয়ে ধরেন। তিনি সোহরাবকে বলেন যে তিনিই তার দুর্ভাগ্যবান বাবা। সোহরাবের মুখে খুশির হাসি ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। অবশেষে তিনি তার বাবার সাথে দেখা করলেন যাকে তিনি এত ভালোবাসতেন। কিছুক্ষণ পর, সোহরাব তার বাবার কোলে শেষ নিঃশ্বাস ত্যাগ করেন।

Tit for Tat Once there lived a rice seller who was dishonest and used to cheat his customers by giving the buyers less quantity. One day a very clever and tough customer came to test the rice seller. The customer was as clever as the seller himself. He asked the price of rice and after a hard bargaining settled the price. "Ok. Give me one seer of rice," said the customer. "Only one seer and so much of bargain for that!", grumbled the seller. "Listen dear", said the customer, "As a matter of rule you are supposed to sell any quantity asked by any customer. And as you know bargain over the price has been a customery matter. So I don't find why you should take a mess at what I have done. "Come on, please give one seer of rice at the price we have already settled," finished the customer. The seller finding, no other excuse for brandishing words gave him one seer of rice but very tactfully weighed the amount of rice which was clearly one 'chattak' less. The customer took his rice and started walking without paying the price. At this the seller shouted at him saying, "How is that! You are making, your way without paying me. I haven't give you the rice free of cost?" "Never mind", said the customer, "I am not making good. I will just have the rice weighed again at that shop and come back to pay you," so saying the customer went to another rice seller sitting at a little distance for, had his rice weighed and found that the amount of rice was clearly one chattak less. The customer then came back and protested against the cheating habit of the seller and grumbled at his foul practice. The shrewd seller at once understood the nature of his customer. He said, "Please don't grumble my dear. I have helped in one way. I only tried to lighten your burden so that you may find it easy to carry. Please pay the price of one seer of rice." The customer had already worked out what he would do. He paid the price of rice less by a few taka. At this the seller grew angry and demanded payment in full. The customer smiled and said, "Do not grumble my dear friend, I have helped you too. I have paid you less to save your time and energy. Now you will find it easy to count. You have lessened my trouble by giving me less and so did I in return for your good gesture. Thank you very much. See you again. "Saying that the customer went away taking the bag of rice. The seller kept looking at him finding no answer to the way his customer treated him. "After all I have been paid in the same coin," uttered he and kept mum. A Mysterious Phone Call It was late at night when I was preparing for my upcoming exam. The rest of my family was sound asleep, and the silence in the house was almost overwhelming. Suddenly, my phone rang, and I saw it was an unknown number. A wave of fear washed over me. I picked up the call, feeling a mix of curiosity and anxiety. To my confusion, the caller didn’t speak but remained completely silent. I tried to engage them, asking if they could hear me, but there was no response. After a few moments of silence, I hung up, hoping it was just a mistake. But the phone rang again almost immediately. My heart began to race as I considered ignoring it, but I couldn’t resist picking up once more. This time, a voice broke the silence, speaking in a cryptic tone. The caller claimed to be a childhood friend who remembered me well, despite my inability to recall them. The vague words left me feeling uneasy, and just as quickly as the call had started, it ended abruptly, leaving me with more questions than answers. I immediately tried to call back, but the number was switched off, and I was left in the dark. The unsettling experience lingered in my thoughts, making it difficult to focus on my studies. I felt restless, the mystery of the call gnawing at me throughout the night. By morning, I tried calling again, but the result was the same—no answer. Feeling overwhelmed, I decided to confide in my close friend Rafiq. When I shared the strange incident with him, his calm reassurance helped ease my worries. He reminded me that if the caller truly knew me, they would reach out again. His words brought me some comfort, and with a renewed sense of peace, I returned to my studies, hopeful that the mystery would eventually be solved. Ad একসময়, এক গ্রামে দুটি পরিবার বাস করত। দুটি পরিবার পাশাপাশি থাকত। দুটি পরিবারের দুই মহিলার মধ্যে বিভিন্ন বিষয়ে ভালো সম্পর্ক ছিল না। ঘটনাক্রমে, তারা গর্ভবতী হয়ে পড়ে এবং সন্তান ধারণের কাছাকাছি চলে আসছিল। সন্তান ধারণের এগারো ঘণ্টায় তাদের একই বাড়িতে নিয়ে যাওয়া হয়। দুই সন্তানধারী মায়ের দেখাশোনা করার জন্য একজন নার্স ছিলেন। প্রসবের সময়, নার্স কাউকে ঘরে থাকতে দেননি। নার্স দেখতে পান যে একজন মহিলা একটি পুত্র সন্তানের জন্ম দিয়েছেন কিন্তু সন্তানের জন্মের পরপরই তিনি অজ্ঞান হয়ে পড়েন। অন্যদিকে, অন্য মহিলা মৃত পুত্র সন্তানের জন্ম দেন এবং মৃত সন্তানের জন্ম দেওয়ার জন্য তিনি চিন্তাময় মেজাজে ছিলেন। তিনি তৎক্ষণাৎ একটি পরিকল্পনা করে ফেললেন। তিনি কোনওভাবে নার্সকে সামলালেন এবং তার মৃত সন্তানের পরিবর্তে সেই মহিলার জীবিত সন্তানকে জন্ম দিলেন। কয়েক মিনিট পর, মহিলাটি জ্ঞান ফিরে পেলেন এবং তার পাশে মৃত শিশুটিকে দেখে জোরে চিৎকার করে উঠলেন। তিনি বিশ্বাস করতে পারছিলেন না যে এই মৃত শিশুটি তার। তিনি প্রায় হয়ে গেলেন। নার্স দুটি শিশু সম্পর্কে মিথ্যা কথা বলেছিলেন। আর কোন উপায় না পেয়ে মহিলাটি কাজীর কাছে ন্যায়বিচারের জন্য গেলেন। কাজী মহিলার প্রার্থনা শুনলেন। তারপর, তিনি দুই মহিলাকে ডেকে পাঠালেন। তিনি তাদের সত্য জানাতে বললেন। উভয় মহিলাই একটি জীবিত পুত্র সন্তানের দাবি করলেন। অবশেষে, কাজী একটি পরিকল্পনা করলেন। তিনি টেকনিক্যালি সমস্যার সমাধান করার সিদ্ধান্ত নিলেন। তিনি উভয় মহিলাকে জানিয়ে দিলেন যে তিনি শিশুটিকে দুটি সমান টুকরো করে তাদের প্রত্যেককে একটি করে টুকরো দেবেন। এতে, শিশুর আসল মা দুটি সমান টুকরো করে তাদের প্রত্যেককে একটি করে টুকরো দেবেন। এতে শিশুর আসল মা কেঁদে ফেললেন এবং বললেন, "মহারাজ, দয়া করে আমার শিশুটিকে হত্যা করবেন না। এটিকে বাঁচতে দিন এবং সেই মহিলাকে দিন যাতে আমি অনুভব করতে পারি যে আমার শিশুটি এখনও তার সাথে বেঁচে আছে।" অন্যদিকে, ভণ্ড মা চুপ করে রইল এবং একটি শব্দও উচ্চারণ করল না। এইভাবে, ঘটনাটি ধরা পড়ে এবং কাজী শিশুটিকে তার আসল মায়ের হাতে তুলে দেন এবং শিশুটির ভান করা এবং ভণ্ড মাকে শাস্তি দেন।

Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story. CB-2024; Rahmat Mia is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He pulls rickshaw in different areas of the city. One day he sza some men selling lottery tickets. He felt tempted and bought a ticket. Ans. Change of Lot Rahmat Mia is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He drives his rickshaw in different parts of the city. One day, he saw some men selling lottery tickets. He felt tempted and bought one. He knew the date of the lottery draw and waited eagerly for it. When the date arrived, he bought a newspaper. To his great surprise, he saw that his lottery ticket number had won the first prize. His joy knew no bounds. He went to the local government officer with his lottery ticket. After proper verification, he received a large amount of money securely from the authorities. Rahmat Mia decided to invest his money wisely. He started a poultry farm in his village and hired some local people to work with him. Soon, he began earning a lot of money. In this way, he used his money productively. As a result, he became rich and respected in his area. At the same time, some young people in his village got new jobs at his farm. This helped reduce unemployment in his locality. Therefore, Rahmat Mia not only became a wealthy man but also helped solve a major problem in his community. The Rickshaw Puller Who Won the Lottery Once upon a time, in a busy city, there lived a humble rickshaw puller named Ramesh. He was an honest and hardworking man who earned a meager living by pulling his rickshaw through the crowded streets every day. Though his life was full of struggle, Ramesh always maintained a positive attitude. He was content with what he had and never complained about his hardships. One day, while resting in a park after a long day of work, Ramesh bought a lottery ticket from a nearby shop. It was something he did occasionally, just for fun, though he never expected to win anything. He had heard many people talking about winning the lottery, but he never thought it could happen to him. That evening, after finishing his work, he sat down to check the lottery numbers. To his utter shock and amazement, Ramesh found that he had won the first prize! The ticket he had bought was worth millions. At first, he couldn’t believe it. He rubbed his eyes, checked the numbers again, and then realized that he truly had won. Overwhelmed with joy, Ramesh jumped up and danced in the middle of the street, shouting out in excitement. He could hardly contain his happiness. The news spread quickly through the neighborhood, and soon everyone came to know that the poor rickshaw puller had become a millionaire overnight. Ramesh, who had always lived a modest life, now had wealth beyond his wildest dreams. However, despite his newfound fortune, Ramesh did not forget his humble beginnings. He used part of his money to help those in need, particularly the other rickshaw pullers and workers in his community who were struggling like he had been. He built a small school for poor children in the area, believing that education was the key to a better life. He also donated money to local hospitals to help provide care for the sick and needy. Though Ramesh could now live a life of luxury, he chose to live simply, always remembering the hardships he had faced in the past. Ramesh’s generosity and kindness earned him the love and respect of everyone around him. He proved that wealth alone doesn’t bring happiness or fulfillment—true happiness comes from helping others and sharing with those who are less fortunate. Ramesh’s life became an inspiring story for many, showing that even the humblest person can make a big difference in the world. Moral: Wealth is not the key to happiness, but generosity, kindness, and helping others bring true joy. Change of Lot Rahmat Mia was a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. Every day, he worked tirelessly, driving his rickshaw through the crowded streets of the city to earn a living. One day, while resting by the side of the road, he saw a group of men selling lottery tickets. Tempted by the thought of a better future, he decided to buy one, even though he knew it was a long shot. He wrote down the date of the lottery draw and waited eagerly for the day to come. When the much-anticipated date arrived, Rahmat Mia bought a newspaper and anxiously looked through the winning numbers. To his amazement, his lottery ticket number had won the first prize! His joy knew no bounds as he realized that he had just become a millionaire. Overcome with excitement, Rahmat Mia went straight to the local government office with his ticket. After the necessary verification, he was handed a large sum of money, which felt like a dream come true. Rather than spending the money on luxuries, Rahmat Mia decided to invest it wisely. He returned to his village and started a poultry farm, a business he knew could help him earn a steady income. He hired a few local workers to help run the farm, creating job opportunities for others in the process. Within no time, the farm began to flourish, and Rahmat Mia found himself earning more than he had ever imagined. As his poultry business grew, Rahmat Mia became one of the wealthiest and most respected people in his village. Not only had he transformed his own life, but he had also provided employment for many young people in the area. His success helped reduce unemployment in the village, and people looked up to him as a model of how hard work and wise investments could change a person's destiny. Rahmat Mia's journey from a poor rickshaw puller to a prosperous businessman became a story of hope, inspiring many others in his community to dream big and work hard. Moral: Wise investments and hard work can change one's fate and have a positive impact on the community. Ad রহমত মিয়া ঢাকার একজন দরিদ্র রিকশাচালক ছিলেন। প্রতিদিন তিনি অক্লান্ত পরিশ্রম করতেন, শহরের জনাকীর্ণ রাস্তা দিয়ে রিকশা চালিয়ে জীবিকা নির্বাহ করতেন। একদিন রাস্তার ধারে বিশ্রাম নেওয়ার সময় তিনি একদল লোককে লটারির টিকিট বিক্রি করতে দেখেন। উন্নত ভবিষ্যতের চিন্তায় প্রলুব্ধ হয়ে তিনি লটারির টিকিট কেনার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন, যদিও তিনি জানতেন যে এটি দীর্ঘ সময়। তিনি লটারির ড্রয়ের তারিখ লিখে রেখেছিলেন এবং আগামী দিনের জন্য অধীর আগ্রহে অপেক্ষা করেছিলেন। যখন বহু প্রতীক্ষিত তারিখটি এসে পৌঁছায়, রহমত মিয়া একটি সংবাদপত্র কিনে উদ্বিগ্নভাবে বিজয়ী নম্বরগুলি দেখেন। অবাক হয়ে যান, তার লটারির টিকিটের নম্বরটি প্রথম পুরস্কার জিতেছে! তার আনন্দের সীমা ছিল না কারণ তিনি বুঝতে পেরেছিলেন যে তিনি সবেমাত্র কোটিপতি হয়েছেন। উত্তেজনায় আপ্লুত হয়ে রহমত মিয়া সরাসরি স্থানীয় সরকার অফিসে টিকিট নিয়ে যান। প্রয়োজনীয় যাচাই-বাছাইয়ের পর, তাকে প্রচুর পরিমাণে টাকা দেওয়া হয়, যা স্বপ্নের মতো মনে হয়েছিল। বিলাসবহুল জিনিসপত্রের পিছনে টাকা ব্যয় করার পরিবর্তে, রহমত মিয়া বুদ্ধিমানের সাথে বিনিয়োগ করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। তিনি তার গ্রামে ফিরে এসে একটি পোল্ট্রি ফার্ম শুরু করেন, এমন একটি ব্যবসা যা তাকে স্থায়ী আয় করতে সাহায্য করতে পারে বলে তিনি জানতেন। তিনি খামার পরিচালনায় সহায়তা করার জন্য কয়েকজন স্থানীয় কর্মী নিয়োগ করেছিলেন, এই প্রক্রিয়ায় অন্যদের জন্য কর্মসংস্থানের সুযোগ তৈরি করেছিলেন। অল্প সময়ের মধ্যেই, খামারটি সমৃদ্ধ হতে শুরু করে এবং রহমত মিয়া নিজেকে তার কল্পনার চেয়েও বেশি উপার্জন করতে দেখেন। তার পোল্ট্রি ব্যবসা বৃদ্ধির সাথে সাথে, রহমত মিয়া তার গ্রামের সবচেয়ে ধনী এবং সম্মানিত ব্যক্তিদের একজন হয়ে ওঠেন। তিনি কেবল নিজের জীবনকেই বদলে দেননি, বরং এলাকার অনেক তরুণের কর্মসংস্থানও করেছিলেন। তার সাফল্য গ্রামে বেকারত্ব হ্রাস করতে সাহায্য করেছিল এবং লোকেরা তাকে কঠোর পরিশ্রম এবং বুদ্ধিমানের বিনিয়োগ কীভাবে একজন ব্যক্তির ভাগ্য পরিবর্তন করতে পারে তার একটি মডেল হিসাবে দেখত। একজন দরিদ্র রিকশাচালক থেকে একজন সমৃদ্ধ ব্যবসায়ী হয়ে ওঠার রহমত মিয়ার যাত্রা আশার গল্প হয়ে ওঠে, যা তার সম্প্রদায়ের অনেককে বড় স্বপ্ন দেখতে এবং কঠোর পরিশ্রম করতে অনুপ্রাণিত করে। নীতি: বুদ্ধিমানের বিনিয়োগ এবং কঠোর পরিশ্রম একজনের ভাগ্য পরিবর্তন করতে পারে এবং সম্প্রদায়ের উপর ইতিবাচক প্রভাব ফেলতে পারে। Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a title to it: Kashem is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He drives his rickshaw to different areas of the city. One day he saw some men selling lottery tickets enticing the passersby. Kashem felt tempted and bought a ticket. He knew the date of the draw. He was waiting eagerly for the day. Then the much awaited day came and he purchased a  daily newspaper .......... Ans. Fortunate Rickshaw Puller Kashem is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He drives his rickshaw to different areas of the city. One day he saw some men selling lottery tickets enticing the passersby. Kashem felt tempted and bought a ticket. He knew the date of the draw. He was waiting eagerly for the day. Then the much awaited day came and he purchased a daily newspaper. As he received primary education in childhood, he could read and write a bit. He started to search the page in which the result of the lottery was printed. He was trying to find out his ticket number with excitement. It was a great surprise for him when he found the number on the top of the list. Kashem won the first prize of the lottery. He was so excited that he burst into tears with joy. But he was at a loss how he would get the money. Kashem contacted with one of his neighbours who was a school teacher. The teacher assured him every help. He took Kashem to the nearest police station and asked for their security. Then they communicated with the authority of the lottery. The authority checked the ticket and paid twenty-five lac taka as the first prize. Kashem came back home with police protection. The joys of Kashem knew no bounds. Kashem decided to do something for self-employment. He went back to his village and started a poultry farm. He also started a stationery shop alongside his poultry business. He deposited the rest of the money in a bank. The bad days of Kashem were gone and he became solvent and self-employed. A Lucky Rickshaw Puller Meet Kashem, another hardworking rickshaw puller in Dhaka. One day, when he was riding in the busy street, he saw some men selling lottery tickets. Excited, Kashem decided to try his luck and buy one. Days passed, and Kashem carefully wait for that day they can announce the winning ticket number. Finally, the day come. Kashem quickly take a newspaper to check. His heart beat fast as he read the number. Then, he was surprise, he found his ticket number—it was the first prize! His eyes filled with emotion as he saw his life was going to change. Kashem rushed home to share the exciting news with his wife and children. They were overjoyed, and after talking with his wife, Kashem decided to use the prize money to start a small business. With smart decisions and hard work, Kashem’s business grow, and soon, he was no longer poor. His family live a better life, and he was thankful for that lucky day when he decided to buy a lottery ticket.

Honesty of a Rickshaw-puller Kashem, a destitute rickshaw puller in Dhaka, could barely make ends meet driving his rickshaw across various parts of the city. One day, while plying his trade, he chanced upon a group of men enticing passersby to purchase lottery tickets. Although Kashem knew that the odds of winning were slim, he was nevertheless tempted to buy a ticket. He noted the date of the draw and waited with bated breath for the results. On the day of the draw, he purchased a daily newspaper, which he perused with great eagerness. Having received rudimentary education in his childhood, Kashem could read and write, albeit to a limited extent. He carefully scanned the pages of the newspaper in search of the lottery result, his heart pounding with excitement as he searched for his ticket number. Finally, to his great surprise, he found his ticket number listed at the top of the winning numbers.   Overwhelmed with joy, Kashem broke down in tears. But the magnitude of his win left him unsure of how to proceed. Kashem decided to seek the advice of a school teacher in his neighborhood, who had kindly offered to assist him. Together, they went to the nearest police station to request security and subsequently contacted the lottery authorities. The officials confirmed Kashem's ticket and awarded him twenty-five lac taka as the first prize. Kashem returned home under police protection, his joy knowing no bounds.   With his newfound wealth, Kashem resolved to pursue self-employment. He returned to his village and invested in a poultry farm and a stationery shop, both of which proved profitable ventures. The remaining amount was deposited in a bank. Kashem's days of hardship were finally over, and he became financially stable and self-sufficient.        Moral :   Honesty of a Rickshaw Puller Abdur Rahman is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He work hard every day to support and take care his family. One day, when pulling his rickshaw in the busy street of Dhaka, a man sit on his rickshaw. After reaching his destination, the man paid Abdur and he left. But as he put his wallet back, it fell inside the rickshaw without him noticing. Later, as Abdur Rahman was going home, he found the wallet in his rickshaw. He know right away it belong to the passenger. He want to return it but he was not sure how. Then, he remember where he picking up the passenger near a house in  Paribag , Dhaka. Abdur Rahman went to that house, hoping the man live there. He meet a woman and show her wallet. She recognized it and calling her husband. The man come home quickly. Abdur Rahman happily return the wallet. The couple was very thankful and offer him some money as a reward. But Abdur Rahman politely refused, feeling their respect was enough. Honesty of a Rickshaw-puller: Abdur Rahim is a rickshaw-puller   Kashem, a destitute rickshaw puller in Dhaka, could barely make ends meet driving his rickshaw across various parts of the city. One day, while plying his trade, he chanced upon a group of men enticing passersby to purchase lottery tickets. Although Kashem knew that the odds of winning were slim, he was nevertheless tempted to buy a ticket. He noted the date of the draw and waited with bated breath for the results. On the day of the draw, he purchased a daily newspaper, which he perused with great eagerness. Having received rudimentary education in his childhood, Kashem could read and write, albeit to a limited extent. He carefully scanned the pages of the newspaper in search of the lottery result, his heart pounding with excitement as he searched for his ticket number. Finally, to his great surprise, he found his ticket number listed at the top of the winning numbers.   Overwhelmed with joy, Kashem broke down in tears. But the magnitude of his win left him unsure of how to proceed. Kashem decided to seek the advice of a school teacher in his neighborhood, who had kindly offered to assist him. Together, they went to the nearest police station to request security and subsequently contacted the lottery authorities. The officials confirmed Kashem's ticket and awarded him twenty-five lac taka as the first prize. Kashem returned home under police protection, his joy knowing no bounds.   With his newfound wealth, Kashem resolved to pursue self-employment. He returned to his village and invested in a poultry farm and a stationery shop, both of which proved profitable ventures. The remaining amount was deposited in a bank. Kashem's days of hardship were finally over, and he became financially stable and self-sufficient.         Bangla Translation আবদুর রহমান একজন গরিব রিকশাওয়ালা। তিনি প্রতিদিন খুব পরিশ্রম করেন তার পরিবারের জন্য। একদিন, রিকশা চালানোর সময় একজন লোক তার রিকশায় উঠলেন। গন্তব্যে পৌঁছে লোকটি ভাড়া দিলেন এবং চলে গেলেন। কিন্তু পকেটে মানিব্যাগ রাখতে গিয়ে সেটি রিকশার ভেতরে পড়ে যায়, যা তিনি খেয়াল করেননি। পরে, আবদুর রহমান যখন বাড়ি ফিরছিলেন, তখন তিনি রিকশায় মানিব্যাগটি পেলেন। সঙ্গে সঙ্গে বুঝলেন এটি সেই যাত্রীর। তিনি সেটি ফেরত দিতে চাইলেন, কিন্তু কীভাবে তা করবেন বুঝতে পারলেন না। তখন তিনি মনে করলেন, সেই যাত্রীকে পারীবাগের একটি বাড়ির সামনে থেকে তুলেছিলেন। তিনি ভাবলেন হয়তো যাত্রী সেখানেই থাকেন। তাই তিনি সেই বাড়িতে গেলেন। সেখানে একজন মহিলার সাথে দেখা হলো এবং তাকে মানিব্যাগটি দেখালেন। মহিলা সেটি চিনতে পারলেন, কারণ এটি তার স্বামীর মানিব্যাগ। তিনি তার স্বামীকে ফোন করলেন। লোকটি তাড়াতাড়ি বাড়ি এলেন। আবদুর রহমান তাকে মানিব্যাগটি খুশি মনে ফেরত দিলেন। দম্পতি খুব কৃতজ্ঞ হলেন এবং আবদুর রহমানকে কিছু অর্থ দেওয়ার প্রস্তাব করলেন। কিন্তু আবদুর রহমান বিনয়ের সাথে সেই অর্থ নিতে অস্বীকৃতি জানালেন, তাদের কৃতজ্ঞতাই তার জন্য যথেষ্ট ছিল।

Rearranging Sentences: Queen Victoria Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. One day at a market in Wales, she had spent all her money buying a number of presents for relatives and friends. II. She saw a box marked half a crown. III. Queen Victoria, when a little girl, was taught economical habits by her governess. IV. The princess had a fixed allowance for pocket money. V. She was not permitted to exceed it. VI. She considered that the box would be the most appropriate gift for him. VII. As she was leaving, she remembered another cousin for whom she had not bought any present. VIII. But alas! She had no money. IX. The people in the shop wanted to enclose the box with the other articles. X. But her governess said, "No, you see the princess has not the money and so of course, she cannot buy the box." ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: iii → iv → v → i → vii → vi → ii → viii → ix → x ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Queen Victoria, when a little girl, was taught economical habits by her governess. The princess had a fixed allowance for pocket money. She was not permitted to exceed it. One day at a market in Wales, she had spent all her money buying a number of presents for relatives and friends. As she was leaving, she remembered another cousin for whom she had not bought any present. She saw a box marked half a crown. She considered that the box would be the most appropriate gift for him. But alas! She had no money. The people in the shop wanted to enclose the box with the other articles. But her governess said, "No, you see the princess has not the money and so of course, she cannot buy the box." রানী ভিক্টোরিয়া, যখন একটি ছোট মেয়ে, তার শাসন দ্বারা অর্থনৈতিক অভ্যাস শেখানো হয়েছিল। রাজকুমারীর পকেটের টাকায় নির্দিষ্ট ভাতা ছিল। তাকে এটি অতিক্রম করার অনুমতি দেওয়া হয়নি। একদিন ওয়েলসের একটি বাজারে, তিনি আত্মীয়স্বজন এবং বন্ধুদের জন্য বেশ কয়েকটি উপহার কিনতে তার সমস্ত অর্থ ব্যয় করেছিলেন। যখন সে চলে যাচ্ছিল, তখন তার আরেক চাচাতো বোনের কথা মনে পড়ল যার জন্য সে কোন উপহার কিনেনি। তিনি অর্ধেক মুকুট চিহ্নিত একটি বাক্স দেখেছেন. তিনি বিবেচনা করেছিলেন যে বাক্সটি তার জন্য সবচেয়ে উপযুক্ত উপহার হবে। কিন্তু হায়! তার কাছে টাকা ছিল না। দোকানের লোকেরা অন্যান্য জিনিসপত্রের সাথে বাক্সটি ঘেরাও করতে চেয়েছিল। কিন্তু তার গভর্নেস বলল, "না, তুমি দেখো রাজকুমারীর কাছে টাকা নেই আর তাই অবশ্যই সে বাক্স কিনতে পারবে না।" Ad Completing Story: The economic habits of Queen Victoria Queen Victoria, when a little girl was taught economical habits by her excellent governess. The princess had a set allowance for pocket money and was not permitted to exceed it. Once at the market at Tunb ridge wells, she had expended all her supply of money in a number of presents for relatives and friends. As she was leaving, she saw remembered another cousin to whom she thought she would like to make a present. She saw a box marked half-crown which, she considered, would be just the very thing for him. But alas! The money was all gone! The people in the shop said they would just enclose the box with other articles. But her governess said. “No, you see the princess has not the money and so, of course, she cannot buy box. The shopkeepers them said that they would reserve the box and when she buy the next due pocket money, the princess mounted her donkey and was at the bazar for the coveted box 7 o’clock in the morning. Ad

Pranks are not Always Fun      As the night wore on, I was deeply engrossed in my studies, preparing for an upcoming examination. The house was quiet as everyone else in my family had retired for the night. Abruptly, my phone rang and displayed an unfamiliar number. I felt a sudden surge of fear, as late night phone calls often signal an emergency or other alarming events. My father was away on a business trip, and I immediately feared that something might have happened to him. Tentatively, I answered the phone and inquired as to the caller's identity. There was no response, only a deep sigh that heightened my sense of unease. I repeated my question, but still received no reply. For several agonizing minutes, the line remained silent until finally, a fit of laughter erupted from the other end, and the caller hung up. I was left bewildered and terrified by the experience, my mind so disturbed that I was unable to concentrate on my studies any longer.   The next day, after completing my exam, I encountered a friend who informed me that one of my classmates had played a prank on me the previous night. I was astounded by the revelation and confronted the prankster in search of an explanation. He confessed to being fond of pranks but claimed that no harm was intended. I implored him to refrain from such antics in the future, reminding him that we must all be mindful of our actions and refrain from causing needless distress to others. This incident taught me the importance of not engaging in activities that disrupt the peace of others' minds and reminded me that pranks are not always a source of amusement.       Moral : Pranks Are Not Always Fun One night, I was studying hard for an exam. The house was very quiet because everyone was sleeping. Suddenly, my phone rang. The number on the screen was unfamiliar. I felt scared because late-night calls are often about emergencies. My father was away on a trip, so I feared something bad had happened to him. I nervously answered the call and asked who it was. There was no reply, only a deep sigh. This made me feel even more worried. I asked again, but the caller stayed silent. After a few minutes, the silence broke with loud laughter, and the call ended. I was shocked and scared. After this, I couldn’t focus on my studies anymore. The next day, after my exam, a friend told me that one of my classmates had played a prank on me. I was surprised and upset. I went to the prankster and asked why he had done it. He said it was just for fun and that he didn’t mean any harm. I told him that his joke had made me very anxious and scared. I asked him not to do such pranks again because they can hurt others’ feelings. This event taught me an important lesson. Pranks may seem funny to the person doing them, but they can upset or harm others. We should always think about how our actions affect others. Moral: Pranks should not hurt others; think before you act. মজা করা সবসময় মজার হয় না রাত যত গড়িয়েছে, আমি আমার পড়াশোনায় গভীরভাবে মগ্ন ছিলাম, আসন্ন পরীক্ষার প্রস্তুতি নিচ্ছিলাম। আমার পরিবারের সবাই রাতের জন্য ছুটি নিয়েছিল বলে ঘরটা নীরব ছিল। হঠাৎ আমার ফোন বেজে উঠল এবং একটি অপরিচিত নম্বর দেখা গেল। আমি হঠাৎ ভয়ের ঢেউ অনুভব করলাম, কারণ গভীর রাতের ফোন কলগুলি প্রায়শই জরুরি অবস্থা বা অন্যান্য উদ্বেগজনক ঘটনার ইঙ্গিত দেয়। আমার বাবা ব্যবসায়িক ভ্রমণে বাইরে ছিলেন, এবং আমি তাৎক্ষণিকভাবে ভয় পেয়েছিলাম যে তার সাথে কিছু ঘটেছে। আপাতদৃষ্টিতে, আমি ফোনটি রিসিভ করলাম এবং ফোনকারীর পরিচয় জিজ্ঞাসা করলাম। কোনও সাড়া পাওয়া গেল না, কেবল একটি গভীর দীর্ঘশ্বাস যা আমার অস্বস্তি বাড়িয়ে দিল। আমি আমার প্রশ্নটি পুনরাবৃত্তি করলাম, কিন্তু তবুও কোনও উত্তর পাইনি। বেশ কয়েক মিনিট ধরে যন্ত্রণাদায়ক, লাইনটি নীরব ছিল যতক্ষণ না অবশেষে, অপর প্রান্ত থেকে হাসির শব্দ ভেসে আসে এবং ফোনকারী ফোনটি কেটে দেয়। এই অভিজ্ঞতায় আমি হতবাক এবং আতঙ্কিত হয়ে পড়েছিলাম, আমার মন এতটাই বিচলিত হয়ে পড়েছিল যে আমি আর পড়াশোনায় মনোনিবেশ করতে পারিনি। পরের দিন, পরীক্ষা শেষ করার পর, আমার এক বন্ধুর সাথে দেখা হয়, যে আমাকে জানায় যে আমার এক সহপাঠী গত রাতে আমার সাথে মজা করেছে। এই ঘটনা শুনে আমি অবাক হয়ে যাই এবং ব্যাখ্যা খুঁজতে মজাদারের মুখোমুখি হই। সে মজা করতে ভালোবাসে বলে স্বীকার করে কিন্তু দাবি করে যে তার কোনও ক্ষতি করার উদ্দেশ্য ছিল না। আমি তাকে ভবিষ্যতে এই ধরনের কাজ থেকে বিরত থাকার জন্য অনুরোধ করি, তাকে মনে করিয়ে দিই যে আমাদের সকলকে আমাদের কর্মকাণ্ড সম্পর্কে সচেতন থাকতে হবে এবং অন্যদের অপ্রয়োজনীয় কষ্ট দেওয়া থেকে বিরত থাকতে হবে। এই ঘটনাটি আমাকে অন্যদের মনের শান্তি নষ্ট করে এমন কার্যকলাপে জড়িত না হওয়ার গুরুত্ব শিখিয়েছে এবং আমাকে মনে করিয়ে দেয় যে মজা সবসময় বিনোদনের উৎস নয়।

Who a Contented Man is   Once upon a time, in a bygone era, a nobleman of considerable standing had erected a grandiose mansion, the likes of which had not been seen in the region. Driven by an unquenchable desire to discover a man who was truly contented with his life, he had a sign affixed on the front gate with a most intriguing proclamation: “This house in to be given to the first man who can prove that he is contented.”   One fine day, a stranger made his way to the estate and politely requested an audience with the nobleman, having come to stake his claim on the property. The nobleman granted him an audience and inquired as to his purpose. The stranger responded with a declaration of his contentment, laying claim to the house. The nobleman, intrigued, asked him how he could prove his contentment.   The stranger, with a calm and collected demeanor, explained that it was his innate nature to remain content, regardless of whether or not his expectations were met. Unimpressed, the nobleman probed further, asking him to define the essence of a contented man. The stranger replied that a contented man was one who found happiness in what he already possessed, without a desire for more.   In a sudden flash of insight, the nobleman realized that the stranger’s very claim to the house was proof that he was not contented, for if he were, he would not have sought out such grandeur. With a heavy heart, the nobleman uttered a solemn truth: "If you were truly contented, you would not be here seeking to claim this house." The stranger, feeling the sting of shame and a broken heart, silently left the estate. Thus, the nobleman’s search for a contented man continued. Moral :       Complete the following story following the cue : There lived a nobleman in a town. He built a grand house. In the front of the gate he wrote the words, "This house is to be given to the first man who can prove that he is contented." One day, while walking along the road................................................. Ans.                            Who a Contented Man is? There lived a nobleman in a town. He built a grand house. In the front of the gate he wrote the words, "This house is to be given to the first man who can prove that he is contented." One day, while walking along the road, a stranger noticed the words written in front of the house. Then he knocked at the gate and desired to speak to the nobleman about the house. The nobleman met the stranger and wanted to know his desire. The stranger said that he had come to claim the house because he was contented. Then the noble man asked him how he could prove that he was contented. The stranger said that actually it was his nature to be contented whenever he found anything after his hope or expectation. The nobleman then said to him, "Do you know who a contented man is? He who is happy with what he has and doesn't want to get anything more is a contented man. And if you were a contented man, you wouldn't come to have this house." Hearing this, the stranger felt ashamed and left the place with a broken heart. Who a Contented Man is: A rich man wanted to find a contented   Once upon a time, in a bygone era, a nobleman of considerable standing had erected a grandiose mansion, the likes of which had not been seen in the region. Driven by an unquenchable desire to discover a man who was truly contented with his life, he had a sign affixed on the front gate with a most intriguing proclamation: “This house in to be given to the first man who can prove that he is contented.”   One fine day, a stranger made his way to the estate and politely requested an audience with the nobleman, having come to stake his claim on the property. The nobleman granted him an audience and inquired as to his purpose. The stranger responded with a declaration of his contentment, laying claim to the house. The nobleman, intrigued, asked him how he could prove his contentment.   The stranger, with a calm and collected demeanor, explained that it was his innate nature to remain content, regardless of whether or not his expectations were met. Unimpressed, the nobleman probed further, asking him to define the essence of a contented man. The stranger replied that a contented man was one who found happiness in what he already possessed, without a desire for more.   In a sudden flash of insight, the nobleman realized that the stranger’s very claim to the house was proof that he was not contented, for if he were, he would not have sought out such grandeur. With a heavy heart, the nobleman uttered a solemn truth: "If you were truly contented, you would not be here seeking to claim this house." The stranger, feeling the sting of shame and a broken heart, silently left the estate. Thus, the nobleman’s search for a contented man continued. Who is a Contented Man                               Once upon a time, a nobleman built a grand house. He desired to find out a contented man. So on the front of the gate he wrote the words, “This house in to be given to the first man who can prove that he is contented.” One day a stranger knocked at the gate and desired to speak to the noble man about the house.  The nobleman met the stranger and wanted to know his desire. The stranger then said that he had come to claim the house because he was contented. Then noble man asked him how he could prove that he was contented. The stranger said that actually it was his nature to be contented whenever he found anything after his hope or expectation. The nobleman then said to him, “Do you know who a contented man is? He who is happy with what he has and doesn’t want to get anything more is a contented man. And if you were a contented man, you wouldn’t come to have this house. Hearing this, the stranger felt ashamed and left the place with a broken heart.     Ad Ad সন্তুষ্ট মানুষ কে? একসময়, অতীতের যুগে, একজন বিশিষ্ট সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি একটি বিশাল প্রাসাদ তৈরি করেছিলেন, যার মতো প্রাসাদ এই অঞ্চলে আর কখনও দেখা যায়নি। তার জীবনে সত্যিকার অর্থে সন্তুষ্ট এমন একজন মানুষকে খুঁজে বের করার অদম্য আকাঙ্ক্ষায় তিনি সদর দরজায় একটি সাইনবোর্ড লাগিয়েছিলেন যার উপর একটি অত্যন্ত আকর্ষণীয় ঘোষণা ছিল: "এই বাড়িটি সেই ব্যক্তিকে দেওয়া হবে যিনি প্রথম প্রমাণ করতে পারবেন যে তিনি সন্তুষ্ট।" একদিন, একজন অপরিচিত ব্যক্তি সম্পত্তিতে প্রবেশ করে বিনয়ের সাথে সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তির সাথে দেখা করার অনুরোধ জানায়, সম্পত্তির উপর তার দাবি দাখিল করতে এসে। সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি তাকে দেখা করার অনুমতি দেয় এবং তার উদ্দেশ্য জিজ্ঞাসা করে। অপরিচিত ব্যক্তি তার সন্তুষ্টির ঘোষণা দিয়ে বাড়িটির উপর দাবি জানায়। সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি কৌতূহলী হয়ে তাকে জিজ্ঞাসা করে যে সে কীভাবে তার সন্তুষ্টি প্রমাণ করতে পারে। অপরিচিত ব্যক্তি শান্ত এবং সংগৃহীত আচরণের সাথে ব্যাখ্যা করে যে তার প্রত্যাশা পূরণ হোক বা না হোক, সন্তুষ্ট থাকা তার সহজাত স্বভাব। অভিভূত না হয়ে, সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি আরও জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, তাকে একজন সন্তুষ্ট মানুষের সারাংশ সংজ্ঞায়িত করতে বললেন। অপরিচিত ব্যক্তি উত্তর দিলেন যে একজন সন্তুষ্ট ব্যক্তি হলেন যিনি তার ইতিমধ্যেই যা আছে তাতে সুখ খুঁজে পান, আরও কিছুর আকাঙ্ক্ষা ছাড়াই। হঠাৎ অন্তর্দৃষ্টির ঝলক দিয়ে, সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি বুঝতে পারলেন যে অপরিচিত ব্যক্তির বাড়ির উপর দাবিই প্রমাণ করে যে তিনি সন্তুষ্ট নন, কারণ যদি তিনি থাকতেন, তাহলে তিনি এত জাঁকজমক খুঁজতেন না। ভারাক্রান্ত হৃদয়ে, সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি একটি গম্ভীর সত্য উচ্চারণ করলেন: "যদি আপনি সত্যিই সন্তুষ্ট হতেন, তাহলে আপনি এখানে এই বাড়ি দাবি করতে চাইতেন না।" অপরিচিত ব্যক্তি, লজ্জার যন্ত্রণা এবং ভগ্ন হৃদয় অনুভব করে, চুপচাপ সম্পত্তি ছেড়ে চলে গেলেন। এইভাবে, একজন সন্তুষ্ট ব্যক্তির জন্য সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তির অনুসন্ধান অব্যাহত রইল।