The Wicked Beggar was Punished Once there lived a beggar in a village. He was very cunning and wicked. He had the habit of telling lie and stealing. No villager could live peacefully for the fear of the wicked beggar. He went door to door and begged. If he found any chance, he would steal. He always did all sorts of mischief to the villagers. However, when he did any crime, he would say that God had done it by him or that he was ordained to do it by God. One day when he went to beg to a wise man’s house, he was caught for stealing the lord’s watch. Then the lord of the house asked him why he was stealing his watch. The wicked beggar replied that God was getting it done by him. The wise man said nothing. He thought for some time and then entered into his room. The wise man returned with a stick. He caught hold of the wicked beggar and began to beat him without saying anything. When the beggar asked why he was beating him( the beggar), the lord replied that it was God’s will to beat him. The wicked beggar then promised to be honest. After that he could understand his fault. And he gave up all kinds of wrong doings. The Bad Man and the Sadhu Once, a man went to a sadhu (holy man) with two difficult questions. He asked, “Why do people say God is everywhere? I don’t see Him anywhere, so show me where He is.” Then he asked, “Why is man punished for crimes, if he is not a free agent, but made to do as God wishes?” The sadhu did not answer the questions directly. Instead, he picked up a lump of earth and threw it at the man's head. The man was hurt and shocked. He went straight to the judge and complained, “This sadhu hit me on the head with a lump of earth, causing me pain.” The judge, hearing the complaint, had the sadhu brought to court. As the sadhu stood in front of the judge, the judge asked, "Why did you throw a lump of earth at this man instead of answering his questions?" The sadhu replied calmly, “The pain he feels in his head is the answer to his first question. He says there is pain in his head, but he cannot show me the pain. Similarly, he cannot show me God. He also complains about what I did, but according to his own words, my action was something done by God. If everything happens according to God's will, why is he blaming me for this?” The judge was impressed with the sadhu’s wise reply. He understood the point the sadhu was making. The judge then dismissed the case, and the man, though sad, left the court much wiser than before. Moral: Sometimes, we ask difficult questions or blame others for things beyond our understanding. The answers to life’s questions are often hidden in simple experiences, and we must look carefully to understand them. আলী বাবা এবং চল্লিশ চোর একসময়, আলী বাবা নামে একজন দরিদ্র কাঠুরে থাকতেন। তিনি একটি বিশাল মরুভূমির ধারে একটি ছোট্ট গ্রামে থাকতেন। একদিন, আলী বাবা যখন বনে কাঠ কাটছিলেন, তখন তিনি পাহাড়ের একটি গুহার দিকে চল্লিশজন ডাকাতকে ছুটে যেতে দেখলেন। ডাকাতরা ধন-সম্পদ বহন করে নিয়ে যাচ্ছিল, এবং তারা খুব শক্তিশালী বলে মনে হচ্ছিল। তারা গুহার প্রবেশপথে থামল, এবং ডাকাতদের নেতা একটি জাদুকরী বাক্যাংশ বলল, "তিল খোলো!" গুহার দরজা খুলে গেল, এবং ডাকাতরা ভেতরে ঢুকে গেল, ভেতরে অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেল। কৌতূহলী হয়ে আলী বাবা ডাকাতদের চলে যাওয়ার জন্য অপেক্ষা করতে লাগল। কিছুক্ষণ পর, তারা আরও ধন-সম্পদ নিয়ে বেরিয়ে এলো। ডাকাতদের নেতা গুহার দরজা বন্ধ করে দিল, বলল, "তিল বন্ধ করো!" আলী বাবা সাবধানে দেখল, এবং ডাকাতরা চলে যাওয়ার পর, সে গুহার দিকে ছুটে গেল। তার হৃদয় দ্রুত স্পন্দিত হয়ে, সে জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি ফিসফিসিয়ে বলল, "তিল খোলো!" অবাক হয়ে দরজা খুলে গেল। ভেতরে, সে সোনা, রূপা এবং রত্নের স্তূপ দেখতে পেল। আলী বাবা কয়েকটি ব্যাগ ভর্তি ধন নিয়ে দ্রুত বাড়ি ফিরে গেলেন, তার আবিষ্কার গোপন রেখে। তিনি কাউকে না বলার জন্য সতর্ক ছিলেন, বিশেষ করে তার লোভী ভাই কাসিমকে। কিন্তু কাসিম, তার ভাইয়ের অদ্ভুত আচরণ লক্ষ্য করে, কী ঘটেছে তা জানার জন্য জোর দিয়েছিলেন। অবশেষে আলী বাবা তাকে গুহার রহস্য এবং জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি বলেছিলেন। ধন-সম্পদের জন্য আগ্রহী কাসিম পরের দিন গুহায় গেলেন। তিনি জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি পুনরাবৃত্তি করার চেষ্টা করেছিলেন, কিন্তু উত্তেজনায় তিনি সঠিক বাক্যটি ভুলে গিয়েছিলেন। "দরজা খুলুন!" সে চিৎকার করে উঠল। কিছুই হল না। বেশ কয়েকবার চেষ্টা করার পরে, কাসিম অবশেষে শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে সক্ষম হন এবং গুহায় প্রবেশ করেন। তিনি তার গাধাটিকে যতটা ধন বহন করতে পারতেন ততটা ধন বোঝাই করে। যাইহোক, কাসিম দরজা বন্ধ করার জন্য জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে ভুলে যান। যখন তিনি চলে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করেন, দরজাটি খুলল না। তিনি গুহার ভিতরে আটকা পড়েন। ডাকাতরা ফিরে আসে এবং কাসিমকে গুহায় দেখতে পায়। তারা তাকে চোর বলে হত্যা করে এবং তার দেহ সেখানে ফেলে রাখে। আলী বাবা যখন ঘটনাটি জানতে পারেন, তখন তিনি তার ভাইয়ের মৃতদেহ উদ্ধার করতে গুহায় যান। সে কাসিমকে কবর দিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে আসে, কিন্তু ডাকাতরা শীঘ্রই বুঝতে পারে যে অন্য কেউ তাদের গোপন রহস্য আবিষ্কার করেছে। তারা আলী বাবাকে ধরে ধন ফিরিয়ে নেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা করে। ডাকাতরা আলী বাবাকে বাড়িতে অনুসরণ করে, কিন্তু আলী বাবার চালাক দাসী মর্গিয়ানা তাদের কৌশল বুঝতে পারে এবং আলী বাবাকে সতর্ক করে। শেষ পর্যন্ত, মর্গিয়ানা ডাকাতদের সাথে প্রতারণা করে আলী বাবার জীবন রক্ষা করে। ডাকাতদের পরাজিত হওয়ার পর, আলী বাবা ধনটি রেখেছিলেন এবং সুখে বসবাস করেছিলেন। নীতি: লোভ বিপজ্জনক পরিণতি ডেকে আনতে পারে, কিন্তু বুদ্ধিমত্তা, দয়া এবং সাহসিকতা চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কাটিয়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করতে পারে। Ad Ad

On an Imaginary Situation On one evening I was sitting in a chair and thinking in a propound mood. Suddenly I went into world of imagination. I was thinking about an imaginary journey by train where I thought myself as a Bagalee teacher with an Englishman in the same compartment. The Englishman was a doctor. The English gentleman was very proud of his riches. He felt insulted, as I was his journey companion. I was not rich as he was. But I have the moral value of real education. He did not like me at all. So he tried to find chance to despise me. But I know who I am and what can I do? I am not ashamed of my poverty and being a Banglee. Once he threw my shoes outside the train. I felt insulted and got shock from it. So I took an oath to take revenge. But he was not getting the chance. Suddenly the Englishman could not but respond to the call of nature. He took off his hat and put it on the seat beside me. I thought it was the time to take revenge on the English gentleman. I threw the hat through the window of the train. Coming back from the toilet, the Englishman was looking for his hat. But he could not find it anywhere. So, he asked me,” Where is my hat?” I replied, “It has gone to bring my shoes.” Suddenly I was awakened from the world of imagination. And the imaginary situation still makes me laugh even which can never be forgotten The Bad Man and the Sadhu Once, a man went to a sadhu (holy man) with two difficult questions. He asked, “Why do people say God is everywhere? I don’t see Him anywhere, so show me where He is.” Then he asked, “Why is man punished for crimes, if he is not a free agent, but made to do as God wishes?” The sadhu did not answer the questions directly. Instead, he picked up a lump of earth and threw it at the man's head. The man was hurt and shocked. He went straight to the judge and complained, “This sadhu hit me on the head with a lump of earth, causing me pain.” The judge, hearing the complaint, had the sadhu brought to court. As the sadhu stood in front of the judge, the judge asked, "Why did you throw a lump of earth at this man instead of answering his questions?" The sadhu replied calmly, “The pain he feels in his head is the answer to his first question. He says there is pain in his head, but he cannot show me the pain. Similarly, he cannot show me God. He also complains about what I did, but according to his own words, my action was something done by God. If everything happens according to God's will, why is he blaming me for this?” The judge was impressed with the sadhu’s wise reply. He understood the point the sadhu was making. The judge then dismissed the case, and the man, though sad, left the court much wiser than before. Moral: Sometimes, we ask difficult questions or blame others for things beyond our understanding. The answers to life’s questions are often hidden in simple experiences, and we must look carefully to understand them. আলী বাবা এবং চল্লিশ চোর একসময়, আলী বাবা নামে একজন দরিদ্র কাঠুরে থাকতেন। তিনি একটি বিশাল মরুভূমির ধারে একটি ছোট্ট গ্রামে থাকতেন। একদিন, আলী বাবা যখন বনে কাঠ কাটছিলেন, তখন তিনি পাহাড়ের একটি গুহার দিকে চল্লিশজন ডাকাতকে ছুটে যেতে দেখলেন। ডাকাতরা ধন-সম্পদ বহন করে নিয়ে যাচ্ছিল, এবং তারা খুব শক্তিশালী বলে মনে হচ্ছিল। তারা গুহার প্রবেশপথে থামল, এবং ডাকাতদের নেতা একটি জাদুকরী বাক্যাংশ বলল, "তিল খোলো!" গুহার দরজা খুলে গেল, এবং ডাকাতরা ভেতরে ঢুকে গেল, ভেতরে অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেল। কৌতূহলী হয়ে আলী বাবা ডাকাতদের চলে যাওয়ার জন্য অপেক্ষা করতে লাগল। কিছুক্ষণ পর, তারা আরও ধন-সম্পদ নিয়ে বেরিয়ে এলো। ডাকাতদের নেতা গুহার দরজা বন্ধ করে দিল, বলল, "তিল বন্ধ করো!" আলী বাবা সাবধানে দেখল, এবং ডাকাতরা চলে যাওয়ার পর, সে গুহার দিকে ছুটে গেল। তার হৃদয় দ্রুত স্পন্দিত হয়ে, সে জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি ফিসফিসিয়ে বলল, "তিল খোলো!" অবাক হয়ে দরজা খুলে গেল। ভেতরে, সে সোনা, রূপা এবং রত্নের স্তূপ দেখতে পেল। আলী বাবা কয়েকটি ব্যাগ ভর্তি ধন নিয়ে দ্রুত বাড়ি ফিরে গেলেন, তার আবিষ্কার গোপন রেখে। তিনি কাউকে না বলার জন্য সতর্ক ছিলেন, বিশেষ করে তার লোভী ভাই কাসিমকে। কিন্তু কাসিম, তার ভাইয়ের অদ্ভুত আচরণ লক্ষ্য করে, কী ঘটেছে তা জানার জন্য জোর দিয়েছিলেন। অবশেষে আলী বাবা তাকে গুহার রহস্য এবং জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি বলেছিলেন। ধন-সম্পদের জন্য আগ্রহী কাসিম পরের দিন গুহায় গেলেন। তিনি জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি পুনরাবৃত্তি করার চেষ্টা করেছিলেন, কিন্তু উত্তেজনায় তিনি সঠিক বাক্যটি ভুলে গিয়েছিলেন। "দরজা খুলুন!" সে চিৎকার করে উঠল। কিছুই হল না। বেশ কয়েকবার চেষ্টা করার পরে, কাসিম অবশেষে শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে সক্ষম হন এবং গুহায় প্রবেশ করেন। তিনি তার গাধাটিকে যতটা ধন বহন করতে পারতেন ততটা ধন বোঝাই করে। যাইহোক, কাসিম দরজা বন্ধ করার জন্য জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে ভুলে যান। যখন তিনি চলে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করেন, দরজাটি খুলল না। তিনি গুহার ভিতরে আটকা পড়েন। ডাকাতরা ফিরে আসে এবং কাসিমকে গুহায় দেখতে পায়। তারা তাকে চোর বলে হত্যা করে এবং তার দেহ সেখানে ফেলে রাখে। আলী বাবা যখন ঘটনাটি জানতে পারেন, তখন তিনি তার ভাইয়ের মৃতদেহ উদ্ধার করতে গুহায় যান। সে কাসিমকে কবর দিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে আসে, কিন্তু ডাকাতরা শীঘ্রই বুঝতে পারে যে অন্য কেউ তাদের গোপন রহস্য আবিষ্কার করেছে। তারা আলী বাবাকে ধরে ধন ফিরিয়ে নেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা করে। ডাকাতরা আলী বাবাকে বাড়িতে অনুসরণ করে, কিন্তু আলী বাবার চালাক দাসী মর্গিয়ানা তাদের কৌশল বুঝতে পারে এবং আলী বাবাকে সতর্ক করে। শেষ পর্যন্ত, মর্গিয়ানা ডাকাতদের সাথে প্রতারণা করে আলী বাবার জীবন রক্ষা করে। ডাকাতদের পরাজিত হওয়ার পর, আলী বাবা ধনটি রেখেছিলেন এবং সুখে বসবাস করেছিলেন। নীতি: লোভ বিপজ্জনক পরিণতি ডেকে আনতে পারে, কিন্তু বুদ্ধিমত্তা, দয়া এবং সাহসিকতা চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কাটিয়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করতে পারে। Ad Ad

The bad man and the sadhu A person once went to a sadhu and asked two questions : (1) why do people say God is everywhere? I see Him nowhere, therefore, show me where He is. (2) Why is man punished for crime, since he is not a free agent, but made to do as God wished? The sadhu took up a lump of earth and flung it at the head of the questioner. The man went to the judge and complained against the sadhu for having inflicted a severe pain in his head. The judge had arrested the sadhu and brought up for trial. As the accused stood in the dock, the judge said, “Why instead of answering the complainant’s questions, did you throw a lump of earth at him? “ The sadhu replied, “The blow he received with the lump was an answer to his questions. He has told you that there is a pain in his head. Let him show me the pain, and I shall show him God. And why does he complain against me, for what I did was, according to him, an act of God. “The judge was pleased with the Sadhu’s defence and dismissed the case. The complaint left the court a sadder but a wiser man. The Bad Man and the Sadhu Once, a man went to a sadhu (holy man) with two difficult questions. He asked, “Why do people say God is everywhere? I don’t see Him anywhere, so show me where He is.” Then he asked, “Why is man punished for crimes, if he is not a free agent, but made to do as God wishes?” The sadhu did not answer the questions directly. Instead, he picked up a lump of earth and threw it at the man's head. The man was hurt and shocked. He went straight to the judge and complained, “This sadhu hit me on the head with a lump of earth, causing me pain.” The judge, hearing the complaint, had the sadhu brought to court. As the sadhu stood in front of the judge, the judge asked, "Why did you throw a lump of earth at this man instead of answering his questions?" The sadhu replied calmly, “The pain he feels in his head is the answer to his first question. He says there is pain in his head, but he cannot show me the pain. Similarly, he cannot show me God. He also complains about what I did, but according to his own words, my action was something done by God. If everything happens according to God's will, why is he blaming me for this?” The judge was impressed with the sadhu’s wise reply. He understood the point the sadhu was making. The judge then dismissed the case, and the man, though sad, left the court much wiser than before. Moral: Sometimes, we ask difficult questions or blame others for things beyond our understanding. The answers to life’s questions are often hidden in simple experiences, and we must look carefully to understand them. আলী বাবা এবং চল্লিশ চোর একসময়, আলী বাবা নামে একজন দরিদ্র কাঠুরে থাকতেন। তিনি একটি বিশাল মরুভূমির ধারে একটি ছোট্ট গ্রামে থাকতেন। একদিন, আলী বাবা যখন বনে কাঠ কাটছিলেন, তখন তিনি পাহাড়ের একটি গুহার দিকে চল্লিশজন ডাকাতকে ছুটে যেতে দেখলেন। ডাকাতরা ধন-সম্পদ বহন করে নিয়ে যাচ্ছিল, এবং তারা খুব শক্তিশালী বলে মনে হচ্ছিল। তারা গুহার প্রবেশপথে থামল, এবং ডাকাতদের নেতা একটি জাদুকরী বাক্যাংশ বলল, "তিল খোলো!" গুহার দরজা খুলে গেল, এবং ডাকাতরা ভেতরে ঢুকে গেল, ভেতরে অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেল। কৌতূহলী হয়ে আলী বাবা ডাকাতদের চলে যাওয়ার জন্য অপেক্ষা করতে লাগল। কিছুক্ষণ পর, তারা আরও ধন-সম্পদ নিয়ে বেরিয়ে এলো। ডাকাতদের নেতা গুহার দরজা বন্ধ করে দিল, বলল, "তিল বন্ধ করো!" আলী বাবা সাবধানে দেখল, এবং ডাকাতরা চলে যাওয়ার পর, সে গুহার দিকে ছুটে গেল। তার হৃদয় দ্রুত স্পন্দিত হয়ে, সে জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি ফিসফিসিয়ে বলল, "তিল খোলো!" অবাক হয়ে দরজা খুলে গেল। ভেতরে, সে সোনা, রূপা এবং রত্নের স্তূপ দেখতে পেল। আলী বাবা কয়েকটি ব্যাগ ভর্তি ধন নিয়ে দ্রুত বাড়ি ফিরে গেলেন, তার আবিষ্কার গোপন রেখে। তিনি কাউকে না বলার জন্য সতর্ক ছিলেন, বিশেষ করে তার লোভী ভাই কাসিমকে। কিন্তু কাসিম, তার ভাইয়ের অদ্ভুত আচরণ লক্ষ্য করে, কী ঘটেছে তা জানার জন্য জোর দিয়েছিলেন। অবশেষে আলী বাবা তাকে গুহার রহস্য এবং জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি বলেছিলেন। ধন-সম্পদের জন্য আগ্রহী কাসিম পরের দিন গুহায় গেলেন। তিনি জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি পুনরাবৃত্তি করার চেষ্টা করেছিলেন, কিন্তু উত্তেজনায় তিনি সঠিক বাক্যটি ভুলে গিয়েছিলেন। "দরজা খুলুন!" সে চিৎকার করে উঠল। কিছুই হল না। বেশ কয়েকবার চেষ্টা করার পরে, কাসিম অবশেষে শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে সক্ষম হন এবং গুহায় প্রবেশ করেন। তিনি তার গাধাটিকে যতটা ধন বহন করতে পারতেন ততটা ধন বোঝাই করে। যাইহোক, কাসিম দরজা বন্ধ করার জন্য জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে ভুলে যান। যখন তিনি চলে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করেন, দরজাটি খুলল না। তিনি গুহার ভিতরে আটকা পড়েন। ডাকাতরা ফিরে আসে এবং কাসিমকে গুহায় দেখতে পায়। তারা তাকে চোর বলে হত্যা করে এবং তার দেহ সেখানে ফেলে রাখে। আলী বাবা যখন ঘটনাটি জানতে পারেন, তখন তিনি তার ভাইয়ের মৃতদেহ উদ্ধার করতে গুহায় যান। সে কাসিমকে কবর দিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে আসে, কিন্তু ডাকাতরা শীঘ্রই বুঝতে পারে যে অন্য কেউ তাদের গোপন রহস্য আবিষ্কার করেছে। তারা আলী বাবাকে ধরে ধন ফিরিয়ে নেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা করে। ডাকাতরা আলী বাবাকে বাড়িতে অনুসরণ করে, কিন্তু আলী বাবার চালাক দাসী মর্গিয়ানা তাদের কৌশল বুঝতে পারে এবং আলী বাবাকে সতর্ক করে। শেষ পর্যন্ত, মর্গিয়ানা ডাকাতদের সাথে প্রতারণা করে আলী বাবার জীবন রক্ষা করে। ডাকাতদের পরাজিত হওয়ার পর, আলী বাবা ধনটি রেখেছিলেন এবং সুখে বসবাস করেছিলেন। নীতি: লোভ বিপজ্জনক পরিণতি ডেকে আনতে পারে, কিন্তু বুদ্ধিমত্তা, দয়া এবং সাহসিকতা চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কাটিয়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করতে পারে। Ad Ad

A Bad Company Makes a Man Bad A man had a son who had some bad friends and he passed all his time with them. The father was very sorry for his son. He gave his son much advice to leave the bad company and to give attention to study. But the boy did not follow the advice. Another day the man said to his son that a man is known by his company and if he mixes with bad boys, people would think him bad, but the advice went in vain. One day the father asked the boy to bring some coal with his own hands. He then showed him the blackish hands. Then he asked him to bring a rose. His hands then smelled good. The man said to his son that the good smell was only for the rose. But any of the advice did not bring any result. So, another day the man had to make another plan. One day the man bought some ripe mangoes but one of them was rotten. He told his son to eat the ripe mangoes the next day. The man kept all the mangoes in a cupboard with the rotten one. The next morning the man asked the boy to eat mangoes. The boy went to the cupboard and saw that all the mangoes was rotten. He told his father about this. The father said to his son, "You see, my boy! All the mangoes are rotten within a right. But when I bought it they are quite good. The mangoes came to the touch of rotten mango and turned rotten within a short time. I know you're a good boy, but soon you'll turn into a bad boy by your bad company. What have you learnt from it? "A bad company makes a man bad," replied the boy. From that day, the boy did not mix with bad boys. A Bad Company Makes a Man Bad Once upon a time, there was a young man named Raj who lived in a small village. Raj was a hardworking and honest person. He was known for his good character and respected by everyone in his village. However, he soon became friends with a group of young men who were not as good as him. They were known for mischief, laziness, and dishonesty. Raj, being young and easily influenced, began to spend more time with them. At first, Raj's parents were happy to see him socializing and making new friends. But soon, they started noticing changes in his behavior. Raj started skipping work, staying out late, and even talking back to his parents. His friends encouraged him to join in their bad habits, such as stealing small things and playing pranks on others. Raj, who had once been a hardworking and responsible person, began to follow their lead. As time went on, Raj's reputation in the village changed. People began to see him as part of the bad crowd. His work was neglected, and his relationships with his family and friends became strained. Raj's parents were deeply worried about him, but no matter how much they tried to talk to him, Raj was not willing to listen. He had become completely absorbed in the bad company he kept. One day, the village elder, who was known for his wisdom, called Raj aside. "Raj," he said, "I see that you have changed. You were once a person with great potential, but now you are following the wrong path. Remember, the company you keep shapes who you are. Bad company will lead you down a dark path, and you may lose everything you once valued." Raj was shocked by the elder’s words. He had never really thought about how his friends were affecting him. He realized that his life had been gradually slipping away due to the influence of the wrong people. He knew it was time to make a change. Raj decided to leave his bad company and return to his old ways of hard work and honesty. It wasn’t easy, but Raj worked hard to regain the trust of his family and friends. Slowly but surely, he began to rebuild his life. He learned an important lesson: the people you surround yourself with can either lift you up or bring you down. Raj’s life turned around when he made the decision to keep good company and stay true to his values. Moral: The company you keep has a powerful influence on your life. Surround yourself with good people who encourage you to do better and stay on the right path. আলী বাবা এবং চল্লিশ চোর একসময়, আলী বাবা নামে একজন দরিদ্র কাঠুরে থাকতেন। তিনি একটি বিশাল মরুভূমির ধারে একটি ছোট্ট গ্রামে থাকতেন। একদিন, আলী বাবা যখন বনে কাঠ কাটছিলেন, তখন তিনি পাহাড়ের একটি গুহার দিকে চল্লিশজন ডাকাতকে ছুটে যেতে দেখলেন। ডাকাতরা ধন-সম্পদ বহন করে নিয়ে যাচ্ছিল, এবং তারা খুব শক্তিশালী বলে মনে হচ্ছিল। তারা গুহার প্রবেশপথে থামল, এবং ডাকাতদের নেতা একটি জাদুকরী বাক্যাংশ বলল, "তিল খোলো!" গুহার দরজা খুলে গেল, এবং ডাকাতরা ভেতরে ঢুকে গেল, ভেতরে অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেল। কৌতূহলী হয়ে আলী বাবা ডাকাতদের চলে যাওয়ার জন্য অপেক্ষা করতে লাগল। কিছুক্ষণ পর, তারা আরও ধন-সম্পদ নিয়ে বেরিয়ে এলো। ডাকাতদের নেতা গুহার দরজা বন্ধ করে দিল, বলল, "তিল বন্ধ করো!" আলী বাবা সাবধানে দেখল, এবং ডাকাতরা চলে যাওয়ার পর, সে গুহার দিকে ছুটে গেল। তার হৃদয় দ্রুত স্পন্দিত হয়ে, সে জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি ফিসফিসিয়ে বলল, "তিল খোলো!" অবাক হয়ে দরজা খুলে গেল। ভেতরে, সে সোনা, রূপা এবং রত্নের স্তূপ দেখতে পেল। আলী বাবা কয়েকটি ব্যাগ ভর্তি ধন নিয়ে দ্রুত বাড়ি ফিরে গেলেন, তার আবিষ্কার গোপন রেখে। তিনি কাউকে না বলার জন্য সতর্ক ছিলেন, বিশেষ করে তার লোভী ভাই কাসিমকে। কিন্তু কাসিম, তার ভাইয়ের অদ্ভুত আচরণ লক্ষ্য করে, কী ঘটেছে তা জানার জন্য জোর দিয়েছিলেন। অবশেষে আলী বাবা তাকে গুহার রহস্য এবং জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি বলেছিলেন। ধন-সম্পদের জন্য আগ্রহী কাসিম পরের দিন গুহায় গেলেন। তিনি জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি পুনরাবৃত্তি করার চেষ্টা করেছিলেন, কিন্তু উত্তেজনায় তিনি সঠিক বাক্যটি ভুলে গিয়েছিলেন। "দরজা খুলুন!" সে চিৎকার করে উঠল। কিছুই হল না। বেশ কয়েকবার চেষ্টা করার পরে, কাসিম অবশেষে শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে সক্ষম হন এবং গুহায় প্রবেশ করেন। তিনি তার গাধাটিকে যতটা ধন বহন করতে পারতেন ততটা ধন বোঝাই করে। যাইহোক, কাসিম দরজা বন্ধ করার জন্য জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে ভুলে যান। যখন তিনি চলে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করেন, দরজাটি খুলল না। তিনি গুহার ভিতরে আটকা পড়েন। ডাকাতরা ফিরে আসে এবং কাসিমকে গুহায় দেখতে পায়। তারা তাকে চোর বলে হত্যা করে এবং তার দেহ সেখানে ফেলে রাখে। আলী বাবা যখন ঘটনাটি জানতে পারেন, তখন তিনি তার ভাইয়ের মৃতদেহ উদ্ধার করতে গুহায় যান। সে কাসিমকে কবর দিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে আসে, কিন্তু ডাকাতরা শীঘ্রই বুঝতে পারে যে অন্য কেউ তাদের গোপন রহস্য আবিষ্কার করেছে। তারা আলী বাবাকে ধরে ধন ফিরিয়ে নেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা করে। ডাকাতরা আলী বাবাকে বাড়িতে অনুসরণ করে, কিন্তু আলী বাবার চালাক দাসী মর্গিয়ানা তাদের কৌশল বুঝতে পারে এবং আলী বাবাকে সতর্ক করে। শেষ পর্যন্ত, মর্গিয়ানা ডাকাতদের সাথে প্রতারণা করে আলী বাবার জীবন রক্ষা করে। ডাকাতদের পরাজিত হওয়ার পর, আলী বাবা ধনটি রেখেছিলেন এবং সুখে বসবাস করেছিলেন। নীতি: লোভ বিপজ্জনক পরিণতি ডেকে আনতে পারে, কিন্তু বুদ্ধিমত্তা, দয়া এবং সাহসিকতা চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কাটিয়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করতে পারে। Ad Ad

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Once upon a time, there lived a poor woodcutter named Ali Baba. He lived in a small village on the edge of a great desert. One day, while Ali Baba was cutting wood in the forest, he saw a group of forty robbers riding towards a cave in the mountains. The robbers carried bags of treasure, and they appeared to be very powerful. They stopped at the entrance of the cave, and the leader of the robbers said a magical phrase, “Open Sesame!” The cave door opened, and the robbers entered, disappearing inside. Curious, Ali Baba waited for the robbers to leave. After a while, they came out, carrying more treasure. The leader of the robbers closed the cave door, saying “Close Sesame!” Ali Baba watched carefully, and once the robbers had left, he rushed to the cave. With his heart beating fast, he whispered the magical words, “Open Sesame!” To his surprise, the door opened. Inside, he found piles of gold, silver, and jewels. Ali Baba took a few bags of treasure and hurried home, keeping his discovery a secret. He was careful not to tell anyone, especially his greedy brother, Cassim. But Cassim, noticing his brother’s strange behavior, insisted on knowing what had happened. Ali Baba finally told him the secret of the cave and the magical words. Cassim, eager for wealth, went to the cave the next day. He tried to repeat the magical words, but in his excitement, he forgot the correct phrase. “Open Door!” he shouted. Nothing happened. After trying several times, Cassim finally managed to remember the words and entered the cave. He loaded his donkey with as much treasure as he could carry. However, Cassim forgot to remember the magic words to close the door. When he tried to leave, the door wouldn’t open. He became trapped inside the cave. The robbers returned and found Cassim in the cave. They killed him for being a thief, and left his body there. When Ali Baba learned what had happened, he went to the cave to retrieve his brother’s body. He buried Cassim and returned home, but the robbers soon realized that someone else had discovered their secret. They made a plan to catch Ali Baba and take back the treasure. The robbers followed Ali Baba home, but they were outsmarted by Ali Baba’s clever servant girl, Morgiana. She discovered their plan and warned Ali Baba. In the end, Morgiana tricked the robbers and saved Ali Baba’s life. With the robbers defeated, Ali Baba kept the treasure and lived happily ever after. Moral: Greed can lead to dangerous consequences, but intelligence, kindness, and bravery can help overcome challenges. Ali Baba and Robbers                 There lived two brothers in Baghdad. Kashem and Ali Baba were their names. Ali Baba was a poor tailor. He was very simple and honest. He often used to go to the forest to collect wood for cooking food. On the other hand, Kashem was a greedy man. He did not help his own brother at the time of his poverty.                 One day when Ali Baba was in the forest in search of wood he saw a gang of forty robbers coming into the forest on horse-back. He got frightened, but did not lose control over himself. He hid himself behind a big tree and watched the robbers. They went to a cave and the gang-leader shouted, “Khul Zao Chim Chim.” A huge door opened and the robbers went inside. Ali Baba got puzzled to see that. After some time the robbers came back, the ring-leader shouted, “Bandh Ho Zao Chim Chim.” The door closed behind and the robbers rode away.                 Ali Baba had curiosity to see what was there in the cave. So he went to the cave and uttered, “Khul Zao Chim Chim.” The door opened and he entered into the cave. He was astonished to see the cave full of rubies, pearls, diamonds, emeralds and very costly jwelleries. He filled bag with those valuable things, came out of the cave and uttered those mystical words. The door closed and Ali put the sack full of jwelleries on the back of his donkey and came home.                His wife and children were very happy to see Jwelleries. Ali planned to sell some of them in the market. So he asked for a scale for his brother Kashem. After weighing jwelleries he returned the scale. But he did not observe perfectly that there was a golden chain attached under the scale. When kashem saw it, he could realize the matter. He went to his brother Ali and asked about the matter. As Ali had no greed and jealousy, he told the whole fact. Kashem thought that if he went the cave, he would get more jwelleries. Thinking so he went and uttered the magical words which were taught by Ali Baba. And he filled all his sacks. But when he was coming he forgot the last magical words. So the gate did not open. And he could not come out the gate. Then the robbers came and killed him cruelly. So there is a significant lesson that grasps all, lost all.  Ali Baba and Robbers                 There lived two brothers in Baghdad. Kashem and Ali Baba were their names. Ali Baba was a poor tailor. He was very simple and honest. He often used to go to the forest to collect wood for cooking food. On the other hand, Kashem was a greedy man. He did not help his own brother at the time of his poverty.                 One day when Ali Baba was in the forest in search of wood he saw a gang of forty robbers coming into the forest on horse-back. He got frightened, but did not lose control over himself. He hid himself behind a big tree and watched the robbers. They went to a cave and the gang-leader shouted, “Khul Zao Chim Chim.” A huge door opened and the robbers went inside. Ali Baba got puzzled to see that. After some time the robbers came back, the ring-leader shouted, “Bandh Ho Zao Chim Chim.” The door closed behind and the robbers rode away.                 Ali Baba had curiosity to see what was there in the cave. So he went to the cave and uttered, “Khul Zao Chim Chim.” The door opened and he entered into the cave. He was astonished to see the cave full of rubies, pearls, diamonds, emeralds and very costly jwelleries. He filled bag with those valuable things, came out of the cave and uttered those mystical words. The door closed and Ali put the sack full of jwelleries on the back of his donkey and came home.                His wife and children were very happy to see Jwelleries. Ali planned to sell some of them in the market. So he asked for a scale for his brother Kashem. After weighing jwelleries he returned the scale. But he did not observe perfectly that there was a golden chain attached under the scale. When kashem saw it, he could realize the matter. He went to his brother Ali and asked about the matter. As Ali had no greed and jealousy, he told the whole fact. Kashem thought that if he went the cave, he would get more jwelleries. Thinking so he went and uttered the magical words which were taught by Ali Baba. And he filled all his sacks. But when he was coming he forgot the last magical words. So the gate did not open. And he could not come out the gate. Then the robbers came and killed him cruelly. So there is a significant lesson that grasps all, lost all.  আলী বাবা এবং চল্লিশ চোর একসময়, আলী বাবা নামে একজন দরিদ্র কাঠুরে থাকতেন। তিনি একটি বিশাল মরুভূমির ধারে একটি ছোট্ট গ্রামে থাকতেন। একদিন, আলী বাবা যখন বনে কাঠ কাটছিলেন, তখন তিনি পাহাড়ের একটি গুহার দিকে চল্লিশজন ডাকাতকে ছুটে যেতে দেখলেন। ডাকাতরা ধন-সম্পদ বহন করে নিয়ে যাচ্ছিল, এবং তারা খুব শক্তিশালী বলে মনে হচ্ছিল। তারা গুহার প্রবেশপথে থামল, এবং ডাকাতদের নেতা একটি জাদুকরী বাক্যাংশ বলল, "তিল খোলো!" গুহার দরজা খুলে গেল, এবং ডাকাতরা ভেতরে ঢুকে গেল, ভেতরে অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেল। কৌতূহলী হয়ে আলী বাবা ডাকাতদের চলে যাওয়ার জন্য অপেক্ষা করতে লাগল। কিছুক্ষণ পর, তারা আরও ধন-সম্পদ নিয়ে বেরিয়ে এলো। ডাকাতদের নেতা গুহার দরজা বন্ধ করে দিল, বলল, "তিল বন্ধ করো!" আলী বাবা সাবধানে দেখল, এবং ডাকাতরা চলে যাওয়ার পর, সে গুহার দিকে ছুটে গেল। তার হৃদয় দ্রুত স্পন্দিত হয়ে, সে জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি ফিসফিসিয়ে বলল, "তিল খোলো!" অবাক হয়ে দরজা খুলে গেল। ভেতরে, সে সোনা, রূপা এবং রত্নের স্তূপ দেখতে পেল। আলী বাবা কয়েকটি ব্যাগ ভর্তি ধন নিয়ে দ্রুত বাড়ি ফিরে গেলেন, তার আবিষ্কার গোপন রেখে। তিনি কাউকে না বলার জন্য সতর্ক ছিলেন, বিশেষ করে তার লোভী ভাই কাসিমকে। কিন্তু কাসিম, তার ভাইয়ের অদ্ভুত আচরণ লক্ষ্য করে, কী ঘটেছে তা জানার জন্য জোর দিয়েছিলেন। অবশেষে আলী বাবা তাকে গুহার রহস্য এবং জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি বলেছিলেন। ধন-সম্পদের জন্য আগ্রহী কাসিম পরের দিন গুহায় গেলেন। তিনি জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি পুনরাবৃত্তি করার চেষ্টা করেছিলেন, কিন্তু উত্তেজনায় তিনি সঠিক বাক্যটি ভুলে গিয়েছিলেন। "দরজা খুলুন!" সে চিৎকার করে উঠল। কিছুই হল না। বেশ কয়েকবার চেষ্টা করার পরে, কাসিম অবশেষে শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে সক্ষম হন এবং গুহায় প্রবেশ করেন। তিনি তার গাধাটিকে যতটা ধন বহন করতে পারতেন ততটা ধন বোঝাই করে। যাইহোক, কাসিম দরজা বন্ধ করার জন্য জাদুকরী শব্দগুলি মনে রাখতে ভুলে যান। যখন তিনি চলে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করেন, দরজাটি খুলল না। তিনি গুহার ভিতরে আটকা পড়েন। ডাকাতরা ফিরে আসে এবং কাসিমকে গুহায় দেখতে পায়। তারা তাকে চোর বলে হত্যা করে এবং তার দেহ সেখানে ফেলে রাখে। আলী বাবা যখন ঘটনাটি জানতে পারেন, তখন তিনি তার ভাইয়ের মৃতদেহ উদ্ধার করতে গুহায় যান। সে কাসিমকে কবর দিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে আসে, কিন্তু ডাকাতরা শীঘ্রই বুঝতে পারে যে অন্য কেউ তাদের গোপন রহস্য আবিষ্কার করেছে। তারা আলী বাবাকে ধরে ধন ফিরিয়ে নেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা করে। ডাকাতরা আলী বাবাকে বাড়িতে অনুসরণ করে, কিন্তু আলী বাবার চালাক দাসী মর্গিয়ানা তাদের কৌশল বুঝতে পারে এবং আলী বাবাকে সতর্ক করে। শেষ পর্যন্ত, মর্গিয়ানা ডাকাতদের সাথে প্রতারণা করে আলী বাবার জীবন রক্ষা করে। ডাকাতদের পরাজিত হওয়ার পর, আলী বাবা ধনটি রেখেছিলেন এবং সুখে বসবাস করেছিলেন। নীতি: লোভ বিপজ্জনক পরিণতি ডেকে আনতে পারে, কিন্তু বুদ্ধিমত্তা, দয়া এবং সাহসিকতা চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কাটিয়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করতে পারে। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Abdul Quader Zilani Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Hazrat Abdul Quader Zilani was going to Baghdad for education. II. The captain told the robber to let the boy go. III. Hazrat Abdul Quader Zilani began his journey in the company of a group of merchants. IV. Baghdad was far away from his home. V. A gang of robbers fell upon the travelers five days after their journey. VI. One of the robbers caught hold of the boy. VII. The captain told that he was merely a boy and seemed to have nothing valuable with him. VIII. His mother advised him to speak the truth always on the eve of his departure. IX. Hazrat Abdul Quader told the truth. X. He brought him before the captain. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → IV → III → VIII → V → VI → X → VII → IX → II ________________________________________ The Story: Hazrat Abdul Quader Zilani was going to Baghdad for education. Baghdad was far away from his home. Hazrat Abdul Quader Zilani began his journey in the company of a group of merchants. His mother advised him to speak the truth always on the eve of his departure. A gang of robbers fell upon the travelers five days after their journey. One of the robbers caught hold of the boy. He brought him before the captain. The captain told that he was merely a boy and seemed to have nothing valuable with him. Hazrat Abdul Quader told the truth. The captain told the robber to let the boy go. গল্প: হযরত আব্দুল কাদের জিলানী শিক্ষার জন্য বাগদাদ যাচ্ছিলেন। বাগদাদ ছিল তার বাড়ি থেকে অনেক দূরে। হযরত আব্দুল কাদের জিলানী একদল বণিকের সাথে যাত্রা শুরু করেন। তার মা তাকে বিদায়ের প্রাক্কালে সর্বদা সত্য কথা বলার পরামর্শ দিয়েছিলেন। যাত্রার পাঁচ দিন পর একদল ডাকাত যাত্রীদের ওপর নেমে পড়ে। একজন ডাকাত ছেলেটিকে ধরে ফেলে। তিনি তাকে অধিনায়কের সামনে নিয়ে আসেন। ক্যাপ্টেন বলেছিলেন যে তিনি নিছক একটি ছেলে এবং তার কাছে মূল্যবান কিছু নেই বলে মনে হয়। হজরত আবদুল কাদের সত্য বলেছেন। ক্যাপ্টেন ডাকাতকে বললেন ছেলেটাকে ছেড়ে দিতে। Completing Story: Truthfulness of Hazrat Abdul Quadir Zilani/ Truth always triumphs.’: In his boyhood, Hazrat Abdul Quadir Zilani   During his boyhood, Hazrat Abdul Quadir Jilani was preparing to leave his home to attend school in Bagdad. On the eve of his departure, his mother imparted two valuable pieces of advice to him. She told him, "My son, never tell a lie and don't become frightened in danger." The young boy took his mother's advice to heart as he embarked on his journey, accompanied by a group of merchants, towards the distant city of Bagdad.   The path was fraught with danger as the region was infested with robbers. After five days of travel, a group of robbers accosted the travelers. In the ensuing chaos, one of the robbers seized the boy. However, the leader of the gang intervened, stating that the boy had nothing of value on him. To the surprise of all, the boy spoke up, "No, you are mistaken. I have forty gold coins sewn into my sleeves."   The leader was curious as to why the boy had revealed this information. The boy replied that his mother had cautioned him never to tell a lie, and he could not disobey her. The response of the truthful boy moved the leader, who experienced a change of heart. He renounced his life of crime and persuaded his men to do the same. Inspired by the young boy's honesty, the gang members endeavored to live better lives, gradually reforming themselves and eschewing all their bad habits.

Escaping to Nature: A Boat Trip to Remember One bright and sunny morning, a group of friends set out on a boat trip across the lake near their village. Among them was Rina, a young girl who had never been on a boat before. She had always heard stories about boating, but never experienced it herself. Excited yet nervous, she wondered what the trip would be like. The thought of being on the water seemed thrilling, but a small part of her felt uneasy about it. As they boarded the boat, the boatman, an elderly man with a kind smile, greeted them warmly. He reassured them that the trip would be both fun and safe, and shared a few interesting stories about the lake. The weather was perfect, with clear skies and a light breeze. The boat glided smoothly over the calm waters, and Rina started to relax, enjoying the beautiful scenery. However, as they sailed farther from the shore, the weather began to change. Dark clouds slowly appeared in the sky, and the wind picked up. The once calm water started to ripple, making the boat sway slightly. Rina felt a tinge of anxiety creeping in. She looked at her friends, who were still calm and laughing, but she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling in her stomach. The boatman noticed Rina’s discomfort and kindly reassured her, pointing out the birds flying in the sky and the breathtaking view of the surrounding hills. His calmness helped her focus on the beauty of the nature around her. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind hit, causing the boat to rock more intensely. Rina’s heart began to race. The boatman’s face grew serious as he steered the boat toward a nearby island. Everyone in the boat became quiet, sensing the change in the weather. The boat rocked harder, and Rina could feel the anxiety rising within her. Her friends, who had been laughing earlier, now seemed focused on the situation. As the rain started to pour down heavily, the boatman guided the boat to a small island where they could seek shelter. Once they reached the shore, everyone hurried out of the boat and took cover under some large trees. The storm raged on for a while, but they were safe and dry. After the storm passed, the skies cleared, and a beautiful rainbow stretched across the horizon. The group couldn’t help but smile as they sat together, feeling both relieved and grateful for the experience. Rina, though shaken by the storm, realized that facing her fears had made the trip unforgettable. She had learned to trust the boatman and her friends, and in the end, the adventure turned out to be an exciting and memorable one. Moral: Overcoming fears and challenges can lead to unforgettable experiences and growth. A Boat Trip to Remember One sunny morning, a group of friends decided to go on a boat trip across the lake near their village. Among them was Rina, a young girl who had never been on a boat before. She was excited but also a bit nervous. The thought of being on the water made her feel both thrilled and uneasy. As they all boarded the boat, the boatman, an old man with a kind smile, assured them that the trip would be safe and enjoyable. He told them stories about the lake and its history as they sailed. The calm water reflected the clear sky, and the gentle breeze made everyone feel relaxed. However, as the boat moved farther from the shore, dark clouds began to appear, and the weather turned unexpectedly. Rina's heart raced as the boat rocked gently with the waves. The other friends seemed calm, but she felt uneasy. The boatman, seeing her concern, comforted her by telling her to hold on tight and not to worry. He pointed out the birds flying overhead and the beautiful landscape surrounding them, helping her focus on the peaceful things around them. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the boat started to shake more. Everyone became quiet, and Rina could see the concern in their faces. The boatman quickly steered the boat toward a nearby island, where they could seek shelter from the storm. As the rain started pouring down, the boat safely reached the shore, and the group took shelter under some large trees. After the storm passed, the sun came out, and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. The group sat together, laughing and sharing stories, feeling grateful for the experience. Rina realized that despite the fear she felt, the adventure was unforgettable. She had learned to trust in the boatman and her friends, and most importantly, she had faced her fears with courage. Moral:  Sometimes, facing fears and challenges can lead to memorable and rewarding experiences. প্রকৃতির কাছে পালিয়ে যাওয়া: মনে রাখার মতো নৌকা ভ্রমণ এক উজ্জ্বল এবং রৌদ্রোজ্জ্বল সকালে, একদল বন্ধু তাদের গ্রামের কাছে হ্রদের ওপারে নৌকা ভ্রমণে বেরিয়েছিল। তাদের মধ্যে ছিল রিনা, এক অল্পবয়সী মেয়ে যে আগে কখনও নৌকায় ওঠেনি। সে সবসময় নৌকা ভ্রমণের গল্প শুনেছিল, কিন্তু নিজে কখনও তা অনুভব করেনি। উত্তেজিত কিন্তু নার্ভাস, সে ভাবছিল যে ভ্রমণটি কেমন হবে। জলে ভ্রমণের কথা ভাবা রোমাঞ্চকর মনে হয়েছিল, কিন্তু তার মনে কিছুটা অস্বস্তি হচ্ছিল। তারা নৌকায় ওঠার সময়, নৌকার মাঝি, একজন বয়স্ক ব্যক্তি, যার মুখে একটা মিষ্টি হাসি ছিল, তাদের উষ্ণ অভ্যর্থনা জানালেন। তিনি তাদের আশ্বস্ত করলেন যে ভ্রমণটি মজাদার এবং নিরাপদ উভয়ই হবে, এবং হ্রদ সম্পর্কে কিছু আকর্ষণীয় গল্প শেয়ার করলেন। আবহাওয়া নিখুঁত ছিল, পরিষ্কার আকাশ এবং হালকা বাতাস ছিল। নৌকাটি শান্ত জলের উপর দিয়ে মসৃণভাবে হেলে গেল, এবং রিনা সুন্দর দৃশ্য উপভোগ করে আরাম করতে শুরু করল। যাইহোক, তারা তীর থেকে দূরে সরে যাওয়ার সাথে সাথে আবহাওয়া পরিবর্তন হতে শুরু করল। ধীরে ধীরে আকাশে কালো মেঘ দেখা দিল এবং বাতাস বেড়ে গেল। একসময়ের শান্ত জলরাশিতে ঢেউ খেলানো শুরু হলো, নৌকাটি একটু একটু করে দুলতে লাগলো। রিনা ভেতরে একটা উদ্বেগের আভা অনুভব করলো। সে তার বন্ধুদের দিকে তাকাল, যারা এখনও শান্ত এবং হাসছিল, কিন্তু সে তার পেটের অস্বস্তিকর অনুভূতি দূর করতে পারলো না। মাঝি রিনার অস্বস্তি লক্ষ্য করলো এবং তাকে সদয়ভাবে আশ্বস্ত করলো, আকাশে উড়ন্ত পাখি এবং আশেপাশের পাহাড়ের মনোমুগ্ধকর দৃশ্যের দিকে ইঙ্গিত করলো। তার শান্ত স্বভাব তাকে তার চারপাশের প্রকৃতির সৌন্দর্যের দিকে মনোনিবেশ করতে সাহায্য করলো। হঠাৎ, এক প্রবল বাতাসের ঝাপটা, যার ফলে নৌকাটি আরও তীব্রভাবে দোলা দিল। রিনার হৃদয় দৌড়াতে শুরু করলো। নৌকার মাঝি নৌকাটিকে কাছের একটি দ্বীপের দিকে নিয়ে যাওয়ার সাথে সাথে তার মুখ গম্ভীর হয়ে উঠলো। আবহাওয়ার পরিবর্তন টের পেয়ে নৌকার সবাই শান্ত হয়ে গেল। নৌকাটি আরও জোরে দুলতে লাগলো, এবং রিনা তার ভেতরে উদ্বেগের উত্থান অনুভব করতে পারলো। তার বন্ধুরা, যারা আগে হাসছিল, তারা এখন পরিস্থিতির উপর মনোযোগী বলে মনে হলো। বৃষ্টি শুরু হওয়ার সাথে সাথে, মাঝি নৌকাটিকে একটি ছোট দ্বীপে নিয়ে গেল যেখানে তারা আশ্রয় নিতে পারে। তীরে পৌঁছানোর পর, সবাই নৌকা থেকে তাড়াহুড়ো করে নেমে কিছু বড় গাছের আড়ালে আশ্রয় নেয়। ঝড় কিছুক্ষণের জন্য তীব্র ছিল, কিন্তু তারা নিরাপদ এবং শুকনো ছিল। ঝড় চলে যাওয়ার পর, আকাশ পরিষ্কার হয়ে যায় এবং দিগন্ত জুড়ে একটি সুন্দর রংধনু ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। দলটি একসাথে বসে হাসি থামাতে পারেনি, তারা উভয়ই স্বস্তি এবং অভিজ্ঞতার জন্য কৃতজ্ঞ বোধ করছে। ঝড়ের কারণে হতবাক রিনা বুঝতে পেরেছিল যে তার ভয়ের মুখোমুখি হওয়া ভ্রমণকে অবিস্মরণীয় করে তুলেছে। সে নৌকার মাঝি এবং তার বন্ধুদের উপর বিশ্বাস রাখতে শিখেছিল এবং শেষ পর্যন্ত, অভিযানটি একটি উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ এবং স্মরণীয় হয়ে ওঠে। নীতি: ভয় এবং চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কাটিয়ে ওঠা অবিস্মরণীয় অভিজ্ঞতা এবং বৃদ্ধির দিকে নিয়ে যেতে পারে।

Rearranging Sentences: Akbar Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was the grandson of Babur. II. He ascended the throne of Delhi at the age of 13. III. His father was Humayun. IV. He did not have much education. V. He won the 2nd Panipat battle in 1556. VI. Akbar was born in 1542 at Amarkoat in Sindh. VII. He was skilled in warfare. VIII. It was the greatest victory in his life. IX. He ruled over 50 years in India. X. His full name was Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VI → X → III → I → II → IV → VII → V → VIII → IX ________________________________________ The Story: Akbar was born in 1542 at Amarkoat in Sindh. His full name was Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar. His father was Humayun. He was the grandson of Babur. He ascended the throne of Delhi at the age of 13. He did not have much education. He was skilled in warfare. He won the 2nd Panipat battle in 1556. It was the greatest victory in his life. He ruled over 50 years in India. গল্প: আকবর 1542 সালে সিন্ধুর অমরকোটে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তার পুরো নাম জালালউদ্দিন মোহাম্মদ আকবর। তার পিতার নাম হুমায়ুন। তিনি ছিলেন বাবরের নাতি। তিনি 13 বছর বয়সে দিল্লির সিংহাসনে আরোহণ করেন। তার খুব বেশি শিক্ষা ছিল না। তিনি যুদ্ধে দক্ষ ছিলেন। তিনি 1556 সালে দ্বিতীয় পানিপথ যুদ্ধে জয়লাভ করেন। এটি ছিল তার জীবনের সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ বিজয়। তিনি ভারতে 50 বছরেরও বেশি সময় রাজত্ব করেছেন। Rearrange the following sentences to make a sequenced paragraph: a. He had not much education. b. He ascended the throne of Delhi at the age of 13. c. His full name was Jalal Uddin Mahammad Akbar. d. He was skilled in warefare. e. Akbar was born in 1542 at Amafkoat in Sindh. f. He won the 2nd Panipath battle in 1556. g. His father was Humayun. h. It was the greatest victory in his life. i. He ruled over grandson of Babur. j. He was the grandson of Babur. Answer: e + c + a + j + b + a + d + f + h + i. Completing Story: An Ant and a Grasshopper Completing Story Once there were two friends, Mr. Grasshopper and Mr. Ant. They were very different from each other. Mr. Ant was hardworking and always busy, while Mr. Grasshopper was Sleepy and really enjoyed singing. As winter was coming, Mr. Ant was happily checking the food he had saved during the summer. Just then, Mr. Grasshopper came along, looking tired and hungry. He told Mr. Ant he was very hungry and asked for some food. Mr. Ant asked him what he had been doing all summer. Mr. Grasshopper said that he spent his summer singing and having fun. Mr. Ant was surprised and told him that spending the whole summer singing wasn’t wise. He reminded Mr. Grasshopper that if he didn’t work, he wouldn’t have food for the  winter . Feeling sad, Mr. Grasshopper admitted that he made a big mistake. He should have worked like Mr. Ant instead of wasting time. Mr. Ant felt sorry for his friend but explained that he only had enough food for himself. He also said that since Mr. Grasshopper spent the summer singing, maybe now he could dance in winter.   An Ant and a Grasshopper Completing Story Bangla Meaning এক সময়ের কথা, পিপড়ে আর ফড়িং নামে দুই বন্ধু ছিল। তবে তারা একদমই আলাদা স্বভাবের ছিল। পিপড়ে খুবই পরিশ্রমী, সবসময় কাজ নিয়ে ব্যস্ত থাকত। আর ফড়িং ছিল একটু অলস, সারাক্ষণ গান গেয়ে আনন্দে সময় কাটাতো। শীতকালের আগে, পিপড়ে নিজের গ্রীষ্মে জমানো খাবারগুলো দেখে বেশ খুশি ছিল। ঠিক তখনই ফড়িং এসে হাজির। সে খুবই ক্লান্ত এবং ক্ষুধার্ত ছিল। ফড়িং বলল, আমি খুব ক্ষুধার্ত, তুমি কি আমাকে কিছু খাবার দেবে? পিপড়ে অবাক হয়ে জিজ্ঞাসা করল, তুমি গ্রীষ্মে কী করেছিলে? ফড়িং বলল, আমি গ্রীষ্মকালটা গান গেয়ে আর মজা করে কাটিয়েছি। পিপড়ে তখন বলল, তুমি শুধু গান গেয়ে সময় কাটালে! শীতকালে যে খাবারের প্রয়োজন হবে, সেটা ভাবোনি? ফড়িং লজ্জিত হয়ে বলল, হ্যাঁ, আমি বুঝতে পেরেছি বড় ভুল করেছি। আমারও তোমার মতো পরিশ্রম করা উচিত ছিল। পিপড়ে একটু দুঃখ পেয়ে বলল, আমার কাছে নিজের জন্যই যথেষ্ট খাবার আছে। তুমি আগেই এসব ভেবে কাজ করা উচিত ছিল। গ্রীষ্মে তুমি যদি গান গাও, তাহলে শীতে হয়তো নাচতে পারবে। Mr Ant and Mr Grasshopper: Once there lived two friend named             In a grassy meadow, there once lived an industrious ant and a carefree grasshopper. Day in and day out, the ant would toil without cease, rushing back and forth from the field to collect the grains of wheat and store them carefully in her larder. Meanwhile, the grasshopper would laugh at the ant's diligence and urge her to dance and enjoy the pleasures of summer. Despite the ant's disregard for the grasshopper's frivolous behavior, the grasshopper would continue to hop across the meadow, singing and dancing merrily.   But as summer faded into autumn and autumn turned into winter, the meadow and the farmer's field became blanketed in snow, and the grasshopper found himself cold and hungry with nowhere to shelter from the harsh weather. Desperate and in need of sustenance, the grasshopper recalled the ant and decided to seek refuge and food from her. Upon knocking at the ant's door, he greeted her with cheer and proposed to sing for her as he warmed himself by her fire, while she retrieved some food from her larder.   The ant, however, looked at the grasshopper with disdain and rebuked him for his lack of foresight. Reminding him of the hard work she had put in during the summer months, she refused to offer him shelter or food. "You should have thought of winter then!" she chided before slamming the door in the grasshopper's face.   Thus, the grasshopper was left alone in the cold and snow, regretting his inaction and lack of preparation for the inevitable winter. The moral of the story being, as the adage goes, "Look before you leap." Moral:  Work hard and don’t be lazy.

Rearranging Sentences: Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Akbar, an emperor of Delhi, was a great Mughal. II. He called him and asked, "How is it that you call your emperor a fool?" III. Birbal made a list, but he kept the emperor's name at the top of the list. IV. Everybody praised him for his presence of mind. V. One day the emperor asked Birbal to make a list of the fools living in the country. VI. The emperor was surprised to see his name at the top of the list. VII. Birbal was one of them. VIII. He had many wise men in his court. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → VIII → IV → V → III → VI → II → VII ________________________________________ The Story: Akbar, an emperor of Delhi, was a great Mughal. He had many wise men in his court, and Birbal was one of them. Everybody praised him for his presence of mind. One day the emperor asked Birbal to make a list of the fools living in the country. Birbal made a list, but he kept the emperor's name at the top of the list. The emperor was surprised to see his name at the top of the list. He called him and asked, "How is it that you call your emperor a fool?" গল্প: দিল্লির সম্রাট আকবর ছিলেন একজন মহান মুঘল। তার দরবারে অনেক জ্ঞানী লোক ছিল এবং বীরবল তাদের একজন। সবাই তার মনের উপস্থিতির জন্য তার প্রশংসা করেছেন। একদিন সম্রাট বীরবলকে দেশে বসবাসরত মূর্খদের একটি তালিকা করতে বললেন। বীরবল একটি তালিকা তৈরি করলেও তালিকার শীর্ষে সম্রাটের নাম রাখেন। তালিকার শীর্ষে নিজের নাম দেখে অবাক হলেন সম্রাট। তিনি তাকে ডেকে জিজ্ঞেস করলেন, তুমি তোমার সম্রাটকে বোকা বললে কেমন করে? (a) A farmer bought a well from his neighbour, Iqbal Khan.: (b) Iqbal replied, "I have sold only the well but not the water insideit." (c) Angered by this, the farmer had come to get justice from King Akbar. (di Once there was a complaint at King Akbar's court. (e) King Akbar wanted Birbal to solve the dispute. (f) Even after selling the well to the farmer, Iqbal continued to fetch water from the well. (g) Birbal said, ''Iqbal, you say that you have sold only the well to the farmer. And you claim that the water is yours. Then how come you can keep your water inside another person's well without paying rent?" (h) The farmer got justice and Birbal was fairly rewarded. (i) King Akbar asked Iqbal the reason for fetching water from the well even after selling it to the farmer. (j) lqbal's trickery was countered thus in a tricky way. Correct Answer : d a f c i b e g j h Completing Story: Truthfulness of Hazrat Abdul Quadir Zilani/ Truth always triumphs.’: In his boyhood, Hazrat Abdul Quadir Zilani   During his boyhood, Hazrat Abdul Quadir Jilani was preparing to leave his home to attend school in Bagdad. On the eve of his departure, his mother imparted two valuable pieces of advice to him. She told him, "My son, never tell a lie and don't become frightened in danger." The young boy took his mother's advice to heart as he embarked on his journey, accompanied by a group of merchants, towards the distant city of Bagdad.   The path was fraught with danger as the region was infested with robbers. After five days of travel, a group of robbers accosted the travelers. In the ensuing chaos, one of the robbers seized the boy. However, the leader of the gang intervened, stating that the boy had nothing of value on him. To the surprise of all, the boy spoke up, "No, you are mistaken. I have forty gold coins sewn into my sleeves."   The leader was curious as to why the boy had revealed this information. The boy replied that his mother had cautioned him never to tell a lie, and he could not disobey her. The response of the truthful boy moved the leader, who experienced a change of heart. He renounced his life of crime and persuaded his men to do the same. Inspired by the young boy's honesty, the gang members endeavored to live better lives, gradually reforming themselves and eschewing all their bad habits.

Rearranging Sentences: Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. (i) The roast looked so delicious that the cook could not check his temptation. (ii) The cook was very stubborn. (iii) The master was not to be fooled so easily. (iv) The cook replied that it was a one-legged duck. (v) Once, a cook roasted a duck for his master. (vi) The master came to have his meal and noticed one of the legs missing. (vii) So he ate up one of the drumsticks. (viii) He said that there was no one-legged duck. (ix) He asserted that this duck had only one leg. (x) He asked what had happened to the other leg.   Answer-:  v→i→vii→ vi →x → iv→ iii →viii →ii →ix Once, a cook roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked so delicious that the cook could not check his temptation. So, he ate up one of the drumsticks. The master came to have his meal and noticed one of the legs missing. He asked what had happened to the other leg. The cook replied that it was a one-legged duck. The master was not to be fooled so easily. He said that there was no one-legged duck. The cook was very stubborn. He asserted that this duck had only one leg.   একদা এক পাচক তার মনিবের জন্যে একটি হাঁস রোস্ট করল। রোস্টটি দেখতে এতটাই মুখরোচক ছিল যে, পাচক তার লোভ সামলাতে পারল না। তাই সে একটি রান খেয়ে ফেলল। মনিব তার খাবার খেতে আসলেন এবং লক্ষ করলেন একটি পা নেই। তিনি তাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলেন, আরেকটি পায়ের কি হয়েছে। পাচকটি উত্তরে বলল যে, এটি এক পা ওয়ালা হাঁস ছিল মনিব এতো সহজেই বোকা হলেন না। তিনি বললেন যে এক পা ওয়ালা হাঁস বলে কিছু নেই। পাচকটি খুব জেদী ছিল। সে জোর দিয়ে বলল যে হাঁসের মাত্র একটি পা-ই ছিল। A cook once roasted a duck Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The cook told him that the duck had one leg only. II. The cook once roasted a duck for his master. III. The master was very annoyed. IV. The master was not to be fooled. He said there was no such thing as one-legged duck. V. The cook insisted that the duck had one leg only. VI. The master clapped his hands loudly. VII. At that moment the cook looked out of the window. VIII. The master looked at the cook. IX. The cook ate one of the legs of the duck. X. The cook replied that his master was right. XI. One of the ducks was standing on one leg and had the other leg folded inside. XII. The master was very amused. XIII. It put down its other leg and ran off. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → IX → I → IV → V → III → VII → XI → VI → XIII → VIII → X → XII ________________________________________ The Story: A cook once roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked delicious, and the cook ate one of the legs of the duck. The cook told him that the duck had one leg only. The master was not to be fooled. He said there was no such thing as a one-legged duck. The cook insisted that the duck had one leg only. The master was very annoyed. At that moment the cook looked out of the window. One of the ducks was standing on one leg and had the other leg folded inside. The master clapped his hands loudly. It put down its other leg and ran off. The master looked at the cook. The cook replied that his master was right. The master was very amused. গল্প: একবার একজন বাবুর্চি তার মনিবের জন্য একটি হাঁস ভুনা করেছিল। ভুনা সুস্বাদু লাগছিল, এবং রাঁধুনি হাঁসের একটি পা খেয়ে ফেলল। বাবুর্চি তাকে বললেন, হাঁসের একটাই পা। মাস্টারকে বোকা বানানোর কথা ছিল না। তিনি বলেন, এক পায়ের হাঁস বলে কিছু নেই। রাঁধুনি জোর দিয়ে বলল যে হাঁসের একটাই পা। ওস্তাদ খুব বিরক্ত হলেন। এমন সময় বাবুর্চি জানালা দিয়ে বাইরে তাকাল। একটি হাঁস এক পায়ে দাঁড়িয়ে ছিল এবং অন্য পা ভিতরে ভাঁজ ছিল। ওস্তাদ জোরে হাত তালি দিল। এটি তার অন্য পা নামিয়ে দিয়ে পালিয়ে গেল। ওস্তাদ রাঁধুনির দিকে তাকাল। বাবুর্চি জবাব দিল যে তার মনিব ঠিক বলেছেন। মাস্টার খুব মজা পেয়েছিলেন। one-legged duck (a) The cook was very stubborn.   (b) The cook could not check his temptation and ate one of the drumsticks.   (c) The master was also very clever and was not to be fooled so easily.   (d) The cook was more than clever.   (e) He replied that it was a one-legged duck.   (f) Once a cook roasted a duck for his master and it looked very delicious.   (g) The master came to have his meal and noticed one of the legs missing.   (h) He said that there was no one-legged duck.   (i) He asserted that this duck had only one leg.   (j) He asked what had happened to the other leg.   Answer:  f+b+g+j+d+e+c+h+a+i Completing Story:                                         A cook and his master A clever cook and his ready wit A cook once roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked so delicious that the cook could not resist the temptation and ate up one of the drumsticks. When the master sat down to eat, he quickly noticed the missing of the leg and asked him about the other leg. The cook told him that the duck has only one leg. The master was not to be fooled and so said that there was no such thing as one legged duck. The cook insisted that the duck had one leg only. The master was very annoyed. At that moment the cook looked out of the window and saw that one of the ducks was standing one one leg and had the other leg folded inside. He drew the attention of his master and showed him that some ducks have indeed one leg. The master clapped his hands loudly and the duck put down the other leg as well and ran off. At that time the master looked at the cook and the cook said that the master was right after all. If he had known this trick, he would have clapped his hands too before cooking to bring out the other leg. Hearing this , the master was very much amused       The Cook and His Master Once, a cook roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked so delicious that the cook couldn’t resist the temptation and ate one of the drumsticks. He knew that if the master noticed, he would be in trouble, but his hunger was too strong. When the master sat down to eat, he immediately noticed that one of the legs was missing. His eyes narrowed as he looked at the cook and asked, “Where is the other leg of the duck?” The cook, trying to think quickly, replied, “Master, the duck only had one leg. That’s how nature made it.” The master, who was very clever, was not easily fooled. He raised an eyebrow and said, “A one-legged duck? That’s impossible! There is no such thing.” The cook, desperate not to get into trouble, insisted, “But master, I assure you, this particular duck was born with just one leg.” The master’s patience was running thin, and he became quite annoyed. He then said, “There is no way a duck could be born with only one leg. I want the truth now.” At that moment, the cook, looking out of the window, saw a duck standing on one leg in the garden, with its other leg hidden beneath its feathers. A thought struck him, and he quickly turned to his master. “Master, look outside,” the cook said, pointing. “That duck is standing on one leg just like the one I roasted.” The master looked out the window, and, just as the cook had said, there was a duck standing on one leg. The master, curious, clapped his hands loudly. To his surprise, the duck immediately put down its other leg and ran off across the yard. The master stared at the cook, astonished. The cook, seeing that the master was not angry anymore, smiled and said, “You were right, Master. I stand corrected. It seems this duck really did have two legs after all.” The master let out a hearty laugh, amused by the situation. “You clever cook,” he said. “You knew exactly what to do. But remember, honesty is always the best policy.” The cook felt relieved but also embarrassed. “I will never let my hunger get the best of me again, Master,” he promised. এক রাঁধুনি ও তার মালিক এক সময় এক রাঁধুনি তার মালিকের জন্য একটি হাঁস রোস্ট করেছিল। রোস্টটি এতটাই সুস্বাদু দেখাচ্ছিল যে রাঁধুনিটি লোভ সামলাতে পারল না এবং একটি পা খেয়ে ফেলল। সে জানত যে, যদি মালিক এটি লক্ষ্য করেন, তাহলে তাকে বিপদে পড়তে হবে, কিন্তু তার ক্ষুধা ছিল অনেক বেশি। যখন মালিক খেতে বসেছিলেন, তিনি তৎক্ষণাৎ লক্ষ করলেন যে একটি পা নেই। তার চোখ সরু হয়ে গেল এবং তিনি রাঁধুনির দিকে তাকিয়ে বললেন, "হাঁসটির অন্য পা কোথায়?" রাঁধুনি দ্রুত কিছু ভাবতে গিয়ে বলল, "মালিক, হাঁসটির শুধু একটি পা ছিল। এটি এমনভাবেই প্রকৃতির সৃষ্টি।" মালিক, যিনি খুব চালাক ছিলেন, সহজে বিভ্রান্ত হননি। তিনি একটি ভুরু তোলেন এবং বলেন, "এক পা ওয়ালা হাঁস? এটি অসম্ভব! এমন কিছু হতে পারে না।" রাঁধুনি, বিপদে না পড়ার জন্য, জোর দিয়ে বলল, "কিন্তু মালিক, আমি নিশ্চিত, এই হাঁসটি এক পা নিয়েই জন্ম নিয়েছে।" মালিকের ধৈর্য্যের সীমা চলে গিয়েছিল এবং তিনি বেশ বিরক্ত হয়ে বললেন, "এক পা ওয়ালা হাঁস জন্ম নিতে পারে না। এখনই সঠিক কথা বলো।" ঠিক তখনই, রাঁধুনি জানালার বাইরে তাকিয়ে দেখল একটি হাঁস এক পায়ে দাঁড়িয়ে আছে, আর অন্য পা তার পালকের নিচে লুকানো। একটি ভাবনা তার মনে এলো, এবং সে তৎক্ষণাৎ মালিকের দিকে ঘুরে বলল, "মালিক, বাইরেটা দেখুন," এবং নির্দেশ করে বলল, "ওই হাঁসটি এক পায়ে দাঁড়িয়ে আছে, যেমনটা আমি রোস্ট করেছি।" মালিক জানালার বাইরে তাকালেন, এবং ঠিক যেমন রাঁধুনি বলেছিল, একটি হাঁস এক পায়ে দাঁড়িয়ে ছিল। মালিক, কৌতূহলী হয়ে, জোরে হাততালি দিলেন। অবাক হয়ে, হাঁসটি তার অন্য পা নামিয়ে দিয়ে উঠল এবং আঙিনায় দৌড়ে চলে গেল। মালিক রাঁধুনির দিকে তাকালেন, হতবাক। রাঁধুনি, দেখতে পেল যে মালিক আর রেগে নেই, সে হেসে বলল, "আপনি সঠিক ছিলেন, মালিক। আমি ভুল ছিলাম। মনে হচ্ছে এই হাঁসটি আসলে দুই পা দিয়েই ছিল।" মালিক গাঢ় হাসি দিয়ে বললেন, "তুমি অনেক চালাক রাঁধুনি। তুমি ঠিক জানলে কী করতে হবে। তবে মনে রেখো, সততা সবসময় সেরা নীতি।" রাঁধুনি প্রশান্তি অনুভব করল, তবে কিছুটা লজ্জিতও হল। "আমি আর কখনও আমার ক্ষুধাকে আমার ওপর আক্রমণ করতে দেব না, মালিক," সে প্রতিজ্ঞা করল।

Rearranging Sentences: Mother Teresa Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She was born in Yugoslavia in 1919. II. She swore to dedicate her life for the cause of the helpless and poor people. III. She was on her heels for her selfless service of mankind even at her old age. IV. In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979. V. She was also given the Bharat Ratna Award in the following year. VI. She was one of those people who dedicated their lives to the service of mankind. VII. When she was eighteen, she decided to be a nun and came to Calcutta. VIII. Then she became a teacher of a school in Calcutta. IX. Soon her activities for the service of mankind spread all over the world. Reordered Correct Sequence: i → vi → vii → viii → ii → ix → iii → iv → v Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Mother Teresa was born in Yugoslavia in 1919. She was one of those people who dedicated their lives to the service of mankind. When she was eighteen, she decided to be a nun and came to Calcutta. Then she became a teacher of a school in Calcutta. She swore to dedicate her life for the cause of the helpless and poor people. Soon her activities for the service of mankind spread all over the world. She was on her heels for her selfless service of mankind even at her old age. In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979. She was also given the Bharat Ratna Award in the following year. মাদার তেরেসা 1919 সালে যুগোস্লাভিয়ায় জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি ছিলেন সেইসব ব্যক্তিদের একজন যারা মানবজাতির সেবায় তাদের জীবন উৎসর্গ করেছিলেন। আঠারো বছর বয়সে তিনি সন্ন্যাসিনী হওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন এবং কলকাতায় আসেন। এরপর তিনি কলকাতার একটি স্কুলের শিক্ষিকা হন। তিনি অসহায় ও দরিদ্র মানুষের জন্য তার জীবন উৎসর্গ করার শপথ করেছিলেন। শীঘ্রই মানবজাতির সেবার জন্য তার কার্যক্রম সারা বিশ্বে ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। তিনি তার বৃদ্ধ বয়সেও মানবজাতির নিঃস্বার্থ সেবার জন্য তার গোড়ালিতে ছিলেন। তার সেবার স্বীকৃতিস্বরূপ, তিনি 1979 সালে শান্তিতে নোবেল পুরস্কার লাভ করেন। পরের বছর তাকে ভারতরত্ন পুরস্কারও দেওয়া হয়। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She was born in Yugoslavia in 1919. II. When she was eighteen, she decided to be a nun and came to Calcutta. III. She swore to dedicate her life for the cause of the helpless and poor people. IV. She was on her heels for her selfless service of mankind even at her old age. V. In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979. VI. She was also given the Bharat Ratna Award in the following year. VII. She was one of those people who dedicated their lives to the service of mankind. VIII. Then she became a teacher of a school in Calcutta. IX. Soon her activities for the service of mankind spread all over the world. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: i → vii → ii → viii → iii → ix → iv → v → vi ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Mother Teresa was born in Yugoslavia in 1919. She was one of those people who dedicated their lives to the service of mankind. When she was eighteen, she decided to be a nun and came to Calcutta. Then she became a teacher of a school in Calcutta. She swore to dedicate her life for the cause of the helpless and poor people. Soon her activities for the service of mankind spread all over the world. She was on her heels for her selfless service of mankind even at her old age. In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979. She was also given the Bharat Ratna Award in the following year. মাদার তেরেসা 1919 সালে যুগোস্লাভিয়ায় জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি ছিলেন সেইসব ব্যক্তিদের একজন যারা মানবজাতির সেবায় তাদের জীবন উৎসর্গ করেছিলেন। আঠারো বছর বয়সে তিনি সন্ন্যাসিনী হওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন এবং কলকাতায় আসেন। এরপর তিনি কলকাতার একটি স্কুলের শিক্ষিকা হন। তিনি অসহায় ও দরিদ্র মানুষের জন্য তার জীবন উৎসর্গ করার শপথ করেছিলেন। শীঘ্রই মানবজাতির সেবার জন্য তার কার্যক্রম সারা বিশ্বে ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। তিনি তার বৃদ্ধ বয়সেও মানবজাতির নিঃস্বার্থ সেবার জন্য তার গোড়ালিতে ছিলেন। তার সেবার স্বীকৃতিস্বরূপ, তিনি 1979 সালে শান্তিতে নোবেল পুরস্কার লাভ করেন। পরের বছর তাকে ভারতরত্ন পুরস্কারও দেওয়া হয়। Mother Teresa Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. In 1979, the Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to her. II. She was born in 1910 in Skopje, a small village in Yugoslavia. III. She decided to become a nun at the age of eighteen. IV. Mother Teresa was Albanian by birth but became Indian. V. She came to India in 1928 to serve the people. VI. She started her life in Calcutta as a teacher in a convent school. VII. She established Nirmal Hriday at Kalighat in Calcutta. VIII. She was a dedicated soul. IX. Her activities spread all over the world. X. She began to render service to the downtrodden. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: viii → ii → iv → v → vi → iii → x → vii → ix → i ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Mother Teresa was a dedicated soul. She was born in 1910 in Skopje, a small village in Yugoslavia. She was Albanian by birth but became Indian. She came to India in 1928 to serve the people. She started her life in Calcutta as a teacher in a convent school. At the age of eighteen, she decided to become a nun. She began to render service to the downtrodden. She established Nirmal Hriday at Kalighat in Calcutta. Her activities spread all over the world. In 1979, the Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to her. মাদার তেরেসা ছিলেন একজন নিবেদিত প্রাণ। তিনি 1910 সালে যুগোস্লাভিয়ার একটি ছোট গ্রাম স্কোপজেতে জন্মগ্রহণ করেছিলেন। তিনি জন্মসূত্রে আলবেনিয়ান হলেও ভারতীয় হয়েছিলেন। তিনি 1928 সালে ভারতে এসেছিলেন মানুষের সেবা করার জন্য। তিনি কলকাতায় একটি কনভেন্ট স্কুলে শিক্ষিকা হিসেবে জীবন শুরু করেন। আঠারো বছর বয়সে তিনি সন্ন্যাসিনী হওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। তিনি দুস্থদের সেবা দিতে শুরু করেন। তিনি কলকাতার কালীঘাটে নির্মল হৃদয় প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন। তার কার্যক্রম সারা বিশ্বে ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। 1979 সালে, তাকে শান্তিতে নোবেল পুরস্কার দেওয়া হয়। Mother Teresa (a) There she became a teacher of a school in Kolkata.   (b) Soon her activities for the service of mankind spread all over the world.   (c) She was on her heels for her selfless services to mankind even at her old age.   (d) As a recognition to her service, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979.   (e) She was one of those people who dedicated their lives to the service of mankind.   When she was eighteen, she decided to be a nun and came to Kolkata.   (g) She swore to dedicate her life for the cause of helpless and poor people.   (h) She was born in Yugoslavia in 1910.   (i) She was also given 'Bharat Ratna Award' in the following year.   (j) You have heard the name of Mother Teresa.   Answer:  j+h+f+a+g+b+e+d+i+c Ad Completing Story: THE LUNCHEON William Somerset Maugham I caught sight of her at the play and in answer to her beckoning I went over during the interval and sat down beside her. It was long since I had last seen her and if someone had not mentioned her name I do not think I would have recognized her. She addressed me brightly. "Well, it's many years since we first met. How time flies! We are not getting any younger. Do you remember the first time I saw you? You asked me to luncheon." Did I remember? It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarter and I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together. She had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. I answered, thanking her, and presently I received from her another letter saying that she was passing through Paris and would like to have a chat with me; but her time was limited and the only free moment she had was on the following Thursday. She asked me if I would give her a little luncheon at Foyot's. Foyot's is a restaurant at which the French senators eat and it was so far beyond my means that I had never even thought of going there. But I was flattered and I was too young to say no to a woman. I had eighty francs to live on till the end of the month and a modest luncheon should not cost more than fifteen. If I cut out coffee for the next two weeks I could manage well enough. I answered that I would meet her at Foyot's on Thursday at half past twelve. She was not so young as I expected and in appearance imposing rather than attractive. She was in fact a woman of forty, and she gave me the impression of having more teeth, white and large and even, than were necessary for any practical purpose. She was talkative, but since she seemed inclined to talk about me I was prepared to be an attentive listener. I was startled when the menu was brought, for the prices were a great deal higher than I had expected. But she reassured me. “I never eat anything for luncheon," she said. "Oh, don't say that!" I answered generously. "I never eat more than one thing. I think people eat too much nowadays. A little fish, perhaps. I wonder if they have any salmon." Well, it was early in the year for salmon and it was not on the menu, but I asked the waiter if there was any. Yes, they had a beautiful salmon, it was the first they had had. I ordered it for my guest. The waiter asked her if she would have something while it was being cooked. "No," she answered, "I never eat more than one thing. Unless you had a little caviar. I never mind caviar." My heart sank a little. I knew I could not afford caviar, but I could not tell her that. I told the waiter by all means to bring caviar. For myself I chose the cheapest dish on the menu and that was a mutton chop. "I think you're unwise to eat meat," she said. "I don't know how you can expect to work after eating heavy things like chops. I never overload my stomach." Then came the question of drink. "I never drink anything for luncheon," she said. "Neither do I," I answered promptly. "Except white wine," she went on as though I had not spoken. "These French white wines are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion." "What would you like?" I asked her. "My doctor won't let me drink anything but champagne." I think I turned a little pale. I ordered half a bottle. I mentioned casually that my doctor had absolutely forbidden me to drink champagne. "What are you going to drink, then?" "Water." She ate the caviar and she ate the salmon. She talked gaily of art and literature and music. But I wondered what the bill would come to. When my mutton chop arrived she said: "I see that you're in the habit of eating a heavy luncheon. I'm sure it's a mistake. Why don't you follow my example and just eat one thing? I'm sure you'd feel much better then." "I am only going to eat one thing," I said, as the waiter came again with the menu. She waved him aside with a light gesture. "No, no, I never eat anything for luncheon. Just a bite, I never want more than that. I can't eat anything more unless they had some of those giant asparagus. I should be sorry to leave Paris without having some of them." My heart sank. I had seen them in the shops and I knew that they were horribly expensive. My mouth had often watered at the sight of them. "Madame wants to know if you have any of those giant asparagus," I asked the waiter. I hoped he would say no. A happy smile spread over his broad face, and he assured me that they had some so large, so splendid, so tender, that it was a marvel. "I'm not in the least hungry," my guest sighed, "but if you insist I don't mind having some asparagus.” I ordered them. "Aren't you going to have any?" "No, I never eat asparagus." "I know there are people who don't like them." We waited for the asparagus to be cooked. Panic seized me. It was not a question now how much money I should have left for the rest of the month, but whether I had enough to pay the bill. It would be terrible to find myself ten francs short and be obliged to borrow from my guest. I could not bring myself to do that. I knew exactly how much money I had and if the bill came to more I made up my mind that I would put my hand in my pocket and with a dramatic cry start up and say my money had been stolen. If she had not money enough to pay the bill then the only thing to do would be to leave my watch and say I would come back and pay later. The asparagus appeared. They were enormous and appetizing. The smell of the melted butter tickled my nostrils. I watched the woman send them down her throat and in my polite way I talked on the condition of the drama in the Balkans. At last she finished. "Coffee?" I said. "Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee," she answered. It was all the same to me now, so I ordered coffee for myself and an ice-cream and coffee for her. "You know, there's one thing I thoroughly believe in," she said, as she ate the ice-cream. "One should always get up from a meal feeling one could eat a little more." "Are you still hungry?" I asked faintly. "Oh, no, I'm not hungry; you see, I don't eat luncheon. I have a cup of coffee in the morning and then dinner, but I never eat more than one thing for luncheon. I was speaking for you." "Oh, I see!" Then a terrible thing happened. While we were waiting for the coffee, the head waiter, with a smile on his false face, came up to us bearing a large basket full of huge peaches. Peaches were not in season then. Lord knew what they cost. I knew too — a little later, for my guest, going on with her conversation, absent-mindedly took one. "You see, you've filled your stomach with a lot of meat and you can't eat any more. But I've just had a snack and I shall enjoy a peach." The bill came and when I paid it I found that I had only enough for a quite inadequate tip. Her eyes rested for a moment on the three francs I left for the waiter and I knew that she thought me mean. But when I walked out of the restaurant I had the whole month before me and not a penny in my pocket. "Follow my example," she said as we shook hands, "and never eat more than one thing for luncheon." "I'll do better than that," I answered. "I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight." "Humorist!" she cried gaily, jumping into a cab. "You're quite a humorist!" But I have had my revenge at last. Today she weighs twenty-one stone.' Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Joynul Abedin Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He had great thirst for drawing pictures. II. Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914. III. He did not like the hard and fast rules of school, so he drew pictures secretly. IV. In 1933, at the age of 19, he was admitted to Kolkata Government Art College. V. In 1938, he got first class in the Art School and was awarded a gold medal in the All India Art Exhibitions. VI. His father, Tamij Uddin, was a police officer. VII. In 1948, he founded the Dhaka Art Institution in Dhaka. VIII. He went to Kolkata at the age of 15 to see the Art School. IX. He drew many pictures during the Second World War, and his name and fame spread all over the world. X. On 28 May 1976, he died in Dhaka. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → VI → I → III → VIII → IV → V → VII → IX → X ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914. His father, Tamij Uddin, was a police officer. He had a great thirst for drawing pictures. He did not like the hard and fast rules of school, so he drew pictures secretly. At the age of 15, he went to Kolkata to see the Art School. In 1933, at the age of 19, he was admitted to Kolkata Government Art College. In 1938, he got first class in the Art School and was awarded a gold medal in the All India Art Exhibitions. In 1948, he founded the Dhaka Art Institution in Dhaka. He drew many pictures during the Second World War, and his name and fame spread all over the world. On 28 May 1976, he died in Dhaka. জয়নুল আবেদীন ১৯১৪ সালে কিশোরগঞ্জের একটি গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তার বাবা তমিজ উদ্দিন ছিলেন একজন পুলিশ অফিসার। ছবি আঁকার প্রচণ্ড তৃষ্ণা ছিল তার। তিনি স্কুলের কঠিন এবং দ্রুত নিয়ম পছন্দ করতেন না, তাই তিনি গোপনে ছবি আঁকতেন। ১৫ বছর বয়সে তিনি কলকাতায় গিয়েছিলেন আর্ট স্কুল দেখতে। 1933 সালে 19 বছর বয়সে তিনি কলকাতা সরকারি আর্ট কলেজে ভর্তি হন। 1938 সালে, তিনি আর্ট স্কুলে প্রথম শ্রেণী লাভ করেন এবং সর্বভারতীয় শিল্প প্রদর্শনীতে স্বর্ণপদক লাভ করেন। 1948 সালে তিনি ঢাকায় ঢাকা আর্ট ইনস্টিটিউশন প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন। দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধের সময় তিনি অনেক ছবি আঁকেন এবং সারা বিশ্বে তার নাম ও খ্যাতি ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। ১৯৭৬ সালের ২৮ মে তিনি ঢাকায় মৃত্যুবরণ করেন। Joynul Abedin Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914.II. At the age of fifteen, he went to Kolkata.III. He did not like the hard and fast rules of schools, so he drew pictures secretly.IV. At the age of nineteen, he got himself admitted into Kolkata Govt. Art College.V. He drew a lot of pictures of famine during the Second World War in 1939.VI . In 1938, he became first class first in the Art College.VII. He was awarded a gold medal in the All India Art Exhibition.VIII. His name and fame spread all over the world.IX. He breathed his last on May 28, 1976. Correct Sequence: I → III → II → IV → VI → V → VII → VIII → IX Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914. He did not like the hard and fast rules of schools, so he drew pictures secretly. At the age of fifteen, he went to Kolkata. At the age of nineteen, he got himself admitted into Kolkata Govt. Art College. In 1938, he became first class first in the Art College. He drew a lot of pictures of famine during the Second World War in 1939. He was awarded a gold medal in the All India Art Exhibition. His name and fame spread all over the world. He breathed his last on May 28, 1976. জয়নুল আবেদীন ১৯১৪ সালে কিশোরগঞ্জের একটি গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি স্কুলের কঠিন ও দ্রুত নিয়ম পছন্দ করতেন না, তাই তিনি গোপনে ছবি আঁকতেন। পনের বছর বয়সে তিনি চলে যান কলকাতায়। উনিশ বছর বয়সে তিনি কলকাতা সরকারে ভর্তি হন। আর্ট কলেজ। 1938 সালে, তিনি আর্ট কলেজে প্রথম শ্রেণীতে প্রথম হন। 1939 সালে দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধের সময় তিনি দুর্ভিক্ষের প্রচুর ছবি আঁকেন। তিনি সর্বভারতীয় শিল্প প্রদর্শনীতে স্বর্ণপদক লাভ করেন। সারা বিশ্বে তার নাম ও খ্যাতি ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। ১৯৭৬ সালের ২৮ মে তিনি শেষ নিঃশ্বাস ত্যাগ করেন। Ad Completing Story: Necessity of Physical Labour: Once there was an old king    Once upon a time, there lived an indolent king who avoided physical exertion. Consequently, his body became bloated, and he found it challenging to move around. In search of a solution, he summoned a learned and astute physician who diagnosed that the king's inactivity was the root cause of his corpulence. However, the remedy to alleviate his obesity required the king to engage in physical labor. The physician was apprehensive that if he advised the king to perform such activities and the king did not comply, he would grow even more robust.   Finally, the sagacious physician conceived a plan. He informed the king that his physical health was in grave danger and he needed urgent treatment. The king became despondent upon hearing this news. The physician then handed the king a club and instructed him to swing it in the morning and evening for at least an hour each day. At the outset, the king found the task arduous, and he quickly grew weary and perspired profusely. Despite the initial difficulties, he persisted and continued to swing the club for an entire month.   After a month, the king found himself rejuvenated, and his body had returned to a more healthy size. He appeared trim and fit. The physician returned to the palace to visit the king and informed him that engaging in physical labor is the best way to maintain good health. The king realized the physician's strategy and praised him for prescribing such a valuable remedy. In gratitude, the king rewarded the physician for his service.                                               An Idle King               Once there was an old king. He was indifferent to work. He did not like physical labor at all. As a result he grew so bulky that he could not move easily. He used to face much trouble for this  so he wanted to find out a means to get rid of his problem .At last he decided to take suggestions from a doctor. Accordingly he called in a doctor. The doctor was very wise. He listened to the problem of the old king very attentively and understood that idleness is the main reason behind the obesity of the king. The old king expected some good medicine from his doctor. But the doctor said to the king, “there is only one medicine in this world to get rid of this disease and if you do not take the medicine you will  die very soon.” Hearing this the king became very frightened. He earnestly requested the doctor to tell  the name of the medicine. The doctor  suggested him to buy a club from the market and told him to move it in the air until he grew tired. The old king got amazed but did not say anything. He had no way before him except doing so.                    According to the suggestion of the doctor he bought a club and started exercising with it until he grew tired. It was  a very tiresome and disgusting job for him as he was not acquainted with any kind of physical labour.  But remembering the warning of the doctor he could not leave this tedious job. Rather he followed the doctor’s advice very sincerely. Following the advice the old king got benefited. After a few days he found that he was getting slim day by day. At last the bulky king got cured and realized the consequence of the doctor’s suggestion. The king understood that physical labour is the best medicine to keep fit. The king, however thanked the doctor for prescribing the right medicine. Physical Labour Made a Wonder There lived a king who was unusually fat. When he sat on the throne, it cracked. It seemed to the courtiers that the throne would break down and thus the misfortune would fall upon the kingdom. So, the courtiers politely suggested the king that he should try to lose some weight. The king took seven days to lose his weight. The people agreed to his proposal. The king made a plan. He went alone to the nearby forest. He suffered and sweated a lot while walking, but he was determined to find the wise man who lived there. He was sure that the wise man could help him. After walking the whole morning, he arrived at a small hut. He met the wise man and told him about his problem. The wise man advised him to climb up the top of the hill close to his palace. On reaching the top of the high hill he would drink only three drops of the magic water he would give him. Then the king would be able to lose his weight. The next morning the king climbed the hill close to the palace. On reaching the top, he took out the bottle of magic water and drank three drops. He did this for seven days. After seven days he went to his palace and sat on the throne. But everybody saw that the throne did not crack. The king called in the wise man and asked what was so special with water. It is really miraculous. I lost my weight quite remarkably. The wise man told that there was nothing in the bottle but ordinary water. It was walking that made the king's weightless.   An idle king Once there was an old king. He was averse to physical labour. As a result, he grew very fat and could not move from one place to another easily. He called on a doctor. The doctor was very clever and wise. We he could easily understand that the idleness of the king is the root cause of his obesity. He thought that if he could reduce the obesity of the king. He (k) would feel well. Bu the only way to do this was to advise the king to do physical labour. The doctor was afraid how he could ask a king for physical labour. He also thought that if he advised him to do physical labour and if the king didn’t do so, he would grow more bulky. Finally, he hit upon a plan. He told the king that his (k) physical condition was not good at all and that’s why he needed immediate treatment. Hearing this, the king became gloomy and told the doctor to do everything for his cure. The doctor assured him saying that there was only one then, the doctor gave him a club and told him to brandish it in the morning and in the evening for at least one hour each day. At the very beginning day, when the king started brandishing the club, he became very tired. Sweat came out of his body and he found the task very difficult. He had no way but to do that. The king continued doing the job for one month. After a month, he found himself fresh and healthy. His bulky body became normal and he looked very smart. After a month, the doctor called on the king in his palace. The king was very happy to see the doctor. The doctor told the king that physical labour is the best medicine to keep the body fit. The king understood the doctor’s technique. He praised the doctor and thanked him for prescribing such a good medicine for him. He also rewarded him. Necessity of Physical Labour Once there was an old king who loved comfort and luxury. He spent most of his time lying on his soft bed, eating delicious food, and giving orders to his servants. He avoided any kind of physical work and thought it was unnecessary for a king to exert himself. As time went by, the king became weak and unhealthy. His body grew heavy, and he could barely move without help. One day, the royal doctor visited the king and told him, “Your Majesty, your health is failing because you don’t engage in any physical activity. Without exercise, even the strongest body becomes weak and useless.” The king was shocked to hear this and asked, “What can I do to regain my health?” The doctor replied, “You must work and exercise daily. Physical labour is essential for good health.” At first, the king hesitated, as he was not used to physical work. However, realizing the seriousness of his condition, he decided to follow the doctor’s advice. He started walking in the royal garden every morning and lifting light objects. Gradually, he began helping the gardeners with planting trees and watering the plants. As days turned into weeks, the king noticed a change in himself. His body became stronger, and his mind felt clearer. He had more energy and began to enjoy his daily activities. He realized that physical labour not only improved his health but also gave him a sense of satisfaction. The king then encouraged his subjects to engage in physical work and exercise regularly. He explained to them that no matter how rich or powerful a person is, good health cannot be maintained without physical activity. Moral: Physical labour is essential for good health and happiness. Without it, even the wealthiest person cannot lead a fulfilling life. Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Stephen Hawking Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. As a scientist, his reputation soared higher and higher. II. He was born into an educated family in 1942. III. He got married in 1963 and earned his Ph.D. in cosmology from Cambridge University by the time he was 26 years old. IV. He received the prestigious Albert Einstein Award for theoretical physics in 1974, and in 1979, he joined Cambridge University as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics. V. Stephen Hawking is considered the greatest physicist after Einstein. VI. However, such a tremendous physical handicap could not slow him down; he is still a relentless worker, using his computer to carry out research and deliver lectures. VII. But fate dealt him a less rewarding hand when Stephen became a victim of Lou Gehrig's disease. VIII. Now he is confined to a wheelchair, with no power to control his body except for some limited movement of his head and hands. IX. As a result, he gradually started losing control over the muscles of his body. Correct Sequence: V → II → III → IV → I → VII → IX → VIII → VI Rewritten Story: Stephen Hawking is considered the greatest physicist after Einstein. He was born into an educated family in 1942. He got married in 1963 and earned his Ph.D. in cosmology from Cambridge University by the time he was 26 years old. He received the prestigious Albert Einstein Award for theoretical physics in 1974, and in 1979, he joined Cambridge University as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics. As a scientist, his reputation soared higher and higher. But fate dealt him a less rewarding hand when Stephen became a victim of Lou Gehrig's disease. As a result, he gradually started losing control over the muscles of his body. Now he is confined to a wheelchair, with no power to control his body except for some limited movement of his head and hands. However, such a tremendous physical handicap could not slow him down; he is still a relentless worker, using his computer to carry out research and deliver lectures. স্টিফেন হকিংকে আইনস্টাইনের পর সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ পদার্থবিদ হিসেবে বিবেচনা করা হয়। তিনি 1942 সালে একটি শিক্ষিত পরিবারে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি 1963 সালে বিয়ে করেন এবং পিএইচডি ডিগ্রি অর্জন করেন। 26 বছর বয়সে কেমব্রিজ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে কসমোলজিতে। তিনি 1974 সালে তাত্ত্বিক পদার্থবিজ্ঞানের জন্য মর্যাদাপূর্ণ অ্যালবার্ট আইনস্টাইন পুরস্কার পান এবং 1979 সালে তিনি ক্যামব্রিজ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে গণিতের লুকাসিয়ান অধ্যাপক হিসেবে যোগদান করেন। একজন বিজ্ঞানী হিসাবে, তার খ্যাতি আরও উচ্চতর হয়েছে। কিন্তু ভাগ্য তাকে কম পুরস্কার দেয় যখন স্টিফেন লু গেহরিগের রোগের শিকার হন। ফলে ধীরে ধীরে সে তার শরীরের পেশির ওপর থেকে নিয়ন্ত্রণ হারাতে থাকে। এখন তিনি একটি হুইলচেয়ারে সীমাবদ্ধ, তার মাথা এবং হাতের কিছু সীমিত নড়াচড়া ছাড়া তার শরীর নিয়ন্ত্রণ করার ক্ষমতা নেই। যাইহোক, এই ধরনের একটি প্রচণ্ড শারীরিক প্রতিবন্ধকতা তাকে ধীর করতে পারেনি; তিনি এখনও একজন নিরলস কর্মী, তার কম্পিউটার ব্যবহার করে গবেষণা চালাতে এবং বক্তৃতা প্রদান করেন। Stephen Hawking and His Achievements (a) He uses his computer to carry out research work as well as deliver lectures. (b) As a scientist his reputation soared higher and higher but fate followed with less rewarding things. (c) He received the prestigious Albert Einstein Award for theoretical physics in 1974. (d) Stephen Hawking, who is considered the greatest physicist after Einstein, was born is an educated family in 1942. (e) Now he is confined to the wheel chair with no power to control his body except for some limited movement of his head and hands only. (I) In 1979, he joined Cambridge University as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics. (g) But such a tremendous physical handicap could not slow him down and he is still a relentless worker. (h) He got married in 1963. (t) Stephen became a victim of Gehrig's disease and gradually started losing control over the muscles of his body. j) He got his Ph.D in cosmology from Cambridge University by the time he was 26 years old. d + h+ j+ c+ f+ b+ i+ e+ g+ a Ad Completing Story: Failure is the pillar of success / Perseverance is the Key to Success / Robert Bruce, king of Scotland / The King and the Spider  (Story Writing) Failure is the pillar of Success It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good ruler and a brave warrior. He loved freedom. Scotland was then under the domination of England. Robert Bruce wanted to gain freedom of his country and fought against the English. He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. At last, he lost heart and gave up the hope of success. Robert Bruce was dethroned. His enemies were trying to capture him. He became a fugitive. He roamed about in search of a shelter. He was moving in hills and forests. At last, he took shelter a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his misfortune. At that moment, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the spider. It was trying hard again and again. The spider crawled up a few inches and then dropped on its silken thread. But it did not give up its attempts. It tried again and again and on the seventh time it began successful. The sight of the spider encouraged the king. He thought the spider was not disheartened in spite of repeated failure. But it went on trying and again and again, and at last it came out successful. It raised a new hope in the king. He came out of the cave and began to gather forces. In his last effort, he came out successful. Scotland was at last free. From the story it is proved that patience and repeated endeavours can bring anyone success. Failure is the pillar of success   It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.       Moral :                                King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.                The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.                He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.                Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He reigned over the country well and his subjects were happy under his rule. But the greedy king of England tried to grab his territory and rob the independence of his countrymen. The English soldiers attacked Scotland and Robert Bruce withstood the enemy with all his forces. He tried his best to uphold the independence of his country and safeguard its liberty and glory. Unfortunately, the situation was not favourable for him. After repeated defeats he had to retreat in despair and take shelter in a lonely cave. He passed some days there and in utter despair was thinking of giving up the struggle. Just at that time, he saw that a spider was trying to climb up to the roof of the cave. The spider failed again and again, but it did not give up its attempts. Thus it tried six times. Still it tried again. In the next attempt the spider succeeded in climbing up to the roof. Observing this, Bruce was inspired. He thought of fighting with the enemies again with a renewed vigour. He collected his faithful followers once more and attacked his enemies. This time the king and his men fought so bravely for the freedom of their country that the enemies were defeated. The king recovered his lost kingdom. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But ........................ Ans.                            Perseverance of Robert Bruce Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But owing to bad luck, the famous king lost his kingdom to his enemies. However, he didn't lose heart. He wished to regain his large kingdom from the cruel hands of his enemies at any cost. He collected troops and attacked his enemies again, but he was defeated. The king lost heart and gave up hope of success. He took shelter in the cave of a mountain and was thinking over his misfortune. One day, while he was lying in the cave, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. It tried again and again but could not reach the ceiling. However, it continued its efforts and, at last, it was successful on the seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider inspired the king. He collected his troops again, attacked his enemies, and regained his kingdom. Thus, Scotland was freed at last. This story is remarkable for its lesson: we can achieve the impossible through perseverance. A man possessing this great quality must shine in life and lead a prosperous and decent life. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Failure is the Pillar of Success Story Once upon a time there was a king in  Scotland   name  Robert Bruce . He loved his country and his people, and they love him too. But one day, enemie attack his kingdom, and he have to run away. He found a cave and sit there, feeling very sad and tired. Robert  want to get his kingdom back, so he tried to fight his enemies. He try six times, but each time he failed. Even after the seventh try, he still couldn’t win. He was very upset and thinking he was never be success. when siting in the cave,  Robert  saw a small spider trying to climb the cave wall. The spider tried to climb up but fell down again and again. It try seven times and failed each time, just like the king. But on the eighth try, the spider finally made it to the top. Seeing this,  Robert Bruce  feel hopeful again.  Robert Bruce  thinking If the little spider didn’t give up, why should He give up? So, he decided to try one more time. This time, he fight hard and won. He got his kingdom back and he learn that if you don’t give up, you can win, even after many failure. King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.              The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.              He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.              Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success/ Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland     It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.   Robert Bruce Long, long ago there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a very good king. He loved his country and his subjects very dearly. His subjects also had a great love and respect for him.  Once his enemies made a plot against him. They fought against him and drove him away. The king went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. Many of his faithful subjects joined him there. The king did not sit idle there. He formed a troop. He attacked his enemies again and again. But every time he was defeated. He had no hope of getting back his kingdom. One day the king was lying in the fort. He cast eyes on the wall and saw a spider. It was climbing up the wall. It was trying to reach the roof. But it fell down the smooth wall. Yet it did not give up its attempt. It tried again. On the eighth attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider. He revived his hope and got back his courage. With a firm resolve he attacked his enemies once again. This time, he defeated his enemies and got his lost kingdom. The King and the Spider There was a good king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He loved very dearly his country and his subjects. His subjects had a great love and respect for him too. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom. The king with some of his faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. The king did not sit idle there. He formed an army and attacked his enemies again and again. He attacked his enemies about seven times. But all the times he was defeated. Being defeated so many times, he became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day the king was lying in the fort in a gloomy mood. Suddenly a spider attracted his eyes. It was trying to climb the roof. But it fell down every time. Yet it did not give up its attempt and on the eight attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success. He made up his mind again and with a firm determination he attacked his enemies once again. This time he defeated his enemies and got back his lost kingdom. Bangla Translation: রাজা রবার্ট ব্রুস এবং মাকড়সা একসময় স্কটল্যান্ডে একজন রাজা ছিলেন।  তার নাম ছিল রবার্ট ব্রুস। তিনি একজন মহান রাজা ছিলেন। তার প্রজারা তাকে খুব ভালোবাসত। তিনি জনপ্রিয়তা, সুনাম এবং খ্যাতির সাথে তার দেশ শাসন করতেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যের কারণে তিনি তার রাজ্য হারান। একবার তার শত্রুরা তার বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়।  রাজা তার অনেক বিশ্বস্ত সৈন্য এবং প্রজাদের নিয়ে একটি বনে গিয়ে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। তিনি সেখানে অলস বসে থাকেননি। তিনি একটি সৈন্যদল গঠন করে বারবার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। তিনি তার দেশের স্বাধীনতা পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য সাহসিকতার সাথে বেশ কয়েকটি যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পরাজিত হন।  তিনি প্রায় ছয়বার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেছিলেন। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তিনি খুব দুঃখিত ছিলেন। তিনি হতাশ হয়ে পড়েন এবং যুদ্ধ না করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। একদিন তিনি চিন্তামগ্ন অবস্থায় একটি গুহায় শুয়ে ছিলেন। তারপর সে দেখতে পেল একটি মাকড়সা তার রেশমী সুতোর সাহায্যে গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা বারবার উপরে ওঠার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পড়ে গিয়েছিল। মাকড়সার একের পর এক ছয়টি প্রচেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। তবুও সে হাল ছাড়েনি এবং চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যায়। ব্রুস গভীর আগ্রহের সাথে মাকড়সাটিকে পর্যবেক্ষণ করে দেখে যে মাকড়সার সপ্তম প্রচেষ্টা সফল হয়েছে। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় ব্রুসকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। সে আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়েছিল। সে মাকড়সার কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়েছিল যে অধ্যবসায় সকল সাফল্যের চাবিকাঠি।  নতুন আশায় ভরপুর সে তার ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা বাহিনীকে একত্রিত করে এবং নতুন শক্তি নিয়ে আবারও তার শত্রুদের মুখোমুখি হয়। এবার সে তাদের পরাজিত করতে সফল হয় এবং তার হারানো রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Jerry Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. It is honest, but it is more than honesty. II. Then the authoress wanted to pay him money to repair it. III. Though he lives in the orphanage, he possesses a great human quality: integrity. IV. Jerry lives at the orphanage. V. One day, the axe handle broke. VI. He refused to take the money. VII. He said that he would pay for it because he brought the axe down carelessly. VIII. But the authoress said the fault was in the handle of the axe. IX. Thus, the authoress convinced him. X. It was only then that he agreed to take the money. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: IV → III → I → V → II → VI → VII → VIII → IX → X ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Jerry lives at the orphanage. Though he lives in the orphanage, he possesses a great human quality: integrity. It is honest, but it is more than honesty. One day, the axe handle broke. Then the authoress wanted to pay him money to repair it. He refused to take the money. He said that he would pay for it because he brought the axe down carelessly. But the authoress said the fault was in the handle of the axe. Thus, the authoress convinced him. It was only then that he agreed to take the money. জেরি এতিমখানায় থাকে। যদিও তিনি এতিমখানায় বাস করেন, তার মধ্যে একটি মহান মানবিক গুণ রয়েছে: সততা। এটি সৎ, তবে এটি সততার চেয়েও বেশি। একদিন কুড়ালের হাতল ভেঙে গেল। তারপর লেখক এটি মেরামত করার জন্য তাকে অর্থ দিতে চেয়েছিলেন। তিনি টাকা নিতে অস্বীকার করেন। তিনি বলেছিলেন যে তিনি এটির জন্য অর্থ প্রদান করবেন কারণ তিনি অযত্নে কুড়ালটি নামিয়েছিলেন। কিন্তু লেখক বলেছেন দোষটা কুঠারের হাতলে। এইভাবে, লেখক তাকে বোঝালেন। তখনই তিনি টাকা নিতে রাজি হন। Jerry and The Writer   Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She rented a cabin that belonged to an orphanage in the Carolina mountains. II. To achieve this, she needed a very quiet and isolated place. III. The writer had been struggling to complete an extremely challenging literary work. IV. Finding no other option, she requested the orphanage authorities to send someone who could chop wood well. V. The location was quite cold and far from any human settlements, prompting her to search for firewood. VI. Although firewood was available, it was not ready to use. VII. They sent an underage boy named Jerry. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → II → I → V → VI → IV → VII Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: The writer had been struggling to complete an extremely challenging literary work. To achieve this, she needed a very quiet and isolated place. She rented a cabin that belonged to an orphanage in the Carolina mountains. The location was quite cold and far from any human settlements, prompting her to search for firewood. Although firewood was available, it was not ready to use. Finding no other option, she requested the orphanage authorities to send someone who could chop wood well. They sent an underage boy named Jerry. লেখক একটি অত্যন্ত চ্যালেঞ্জিং সাহিত্য কাজ সম্পূর্ণ করতে সংগ্রাম করা হয়েছে. এটি অর্জন করার জন্য, তার একটি খুব শান্ত এবং বিচ্ছিন্ন জায়গা প্রয়োজন। তিনি ক্যারোলিনা পর্বতমালার একটি অনাথ আশ্রমের একটি কেবিন ভাড়া করেছিলেন। অবস্থানটি বেশ ঠান্ডা এবং যে কোনও মানব বসতি থেকে দূরে ছিল, যা তাকে জ্বালানি কাঠের সন্ধান করতে প্ররোচিত করেছিল। জ্বালানী কাঠ পাওয়া গেলেও তা ব্যবহারের জন্য প্রস্তুত ছিল না। অন্য কোন উপায় না পেয়ে, তিনি এতিমখানা কর্তৃপক্ষকে এমন কাউকে পাঠাতে অনুরোধ করলেন যিনি কাঠ ভালোভাবে কাটতে পারেন। তারা জেরি নামে একটি অপ্রাপ্তবয়স্ক ছেলেকে পাঠায়। Jerry's Responsibility Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. I brought money to pay for the job, but he refused it. II. The axe-handle broke one day, and Jerry said the orphanage woodshop would repair it. III. "But no one hits accurately every time," I told him. IV. It was only then that he would take the money. V. He found a cubbyhole beside the fireplace that I had not noticed. VI. He was a freewill agent, and he chose to do careful work, and if he failed, he took the responsibility without subterfuge. VII. "I'll pay for it," he said. VIII. "The fault was in the wood of the handle." IX. He did for me the unnecessary thing, the gracious thing that we find done only by the greatness of heart—things no training can teach, for they are done on the instant, with no predicated experience. X. There, of his own accord, he put wood so that I might always have dry fire material ready in case of sudden wet weather. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → VII → I → III → VIII → IV → VI → IX → V → X ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: The axe-handle broke one day, and Jerry said the orphanage woodshop would repair it. "I'll pay for it," he said. I brought money to pay for the job, but he refused it. "But no one hits accurately every time," I told him. "The fault was in the wood of the handle." It was only then that he would take the money. He was a freewill agent, and he chose to do careful work, and if he failed, he took the responsibility without subterfuge. He did for me the unnecessary thing, the gracious thing that we find done only by the greatness of heart—things no training can teach, for they are done on the instant, with no predicated experience. He found a cubbyhole beside the fireplace that I had not noticed. There, of his own accord, he put wood so that I might always have dry fire material ready in case of sudden wet weather. কুঠার-হ্যান্ডেল একদিন ভেঙে যায়, এবং জেরি বলল এতিমখানা কাঠের দোকান এটি মেরামত করবে। "আমি এর জন্য অর্থ প্রদান করব," তিনি বলেছিলেন। আমি কাজের জন্য টাকা এনেছিলাম, কিন্তু তিনি তা প্রত্যাখ্যান করেন। "কিন্তু প্রতিবার কেউ সঠিকভাবে আঘাত করে না," আমি তাকে বলেছিলাম। "দোষটা ছিল হাতলের কাঠের।" তখনই সে টাকা নিয়ে যেত। তিনি একজন স্বেচ্ছাচারী এজেন্ট ছিলেন, এবং তিনি সতর্কতার সাথে কাজ করতে বেছে নেন, এবং যদি তিনি ব্যর্থ হন, তবে তিনি কোনো বাধা ছাড়াই দায়িত্ব নিয়েছিলেন। তিনি আমার জন্য অপ্রয়োজনীয় জিনিস করেছিলেন, যে করুণাময় জিনিসটি আমরা কেবল হৃদয়ের মহত্ত্বের দ্বারা সম্পন্ন দেখতে পাই - যা কোনও প্রশিক্ষণ শেখাতে পারে না, কারণ সেগুলি তাত্ক্ষণিকভাবে করা হয়, কোনও পূর্বাভাস অভিজ্ঞতা ছাড়াই। সে অগ্নিকুণ্ডের পাশে একটি গর্ত খুঁজে পেয়েছিল যা আমি লক্ষ্য করিনি। সেখানে, নিজের ইচ্ছায়, তিনি কাঠ রেখেছিলেন যাতে হঠাৎ ভেজা আবহাওয়ায় আমার কাছে সবসময় শুকনো আগুনের সামগ্রী প্রস্তুত থাকে। Jerry Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The axe handle broke one day, and Jerry said that the orphanage woodshop would repair it. II. "But no one hits accurately every time," I told him. "The fault was in the wood of the handle." III. His name was Jerry, who had been in the orphanage since he was four. IV. "I broke the axe down carelessly; I'll pay for it," he said. V. He found the cubbyhole beside the fireplace and put wood there so that I might have dry fire materials ready in case of sudden wet weather. VI. I brought money to pay for the job, but he refused it and said, "I broke the axe down carelessly; I'll pay for it." VII. Things no training can teach, for they are done on the instant, with no predicated experience. VIII. He was standing by his own carelessness, and he was a free-will agent to choose to do careful work. IX. A stone was loose in the rough walk to the cabin, so he dug a deeper hole and steadied it. X. The word that comes to me is "integrity," and it is embedded in courage, but it is more than bravery; it is honest, but it is more than honesty. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → X → I → VI → IV → II → VIII → V → IX → VII ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: His name was Jerry, who had been in the orphanage since he was four. The word that comes to me is "integrity," and it is embedded in courage, but it is more than bravery; it is honest, but it is more than honesty. The axe handle broke one day, and Jerry said that the orphanage woodshop would repair it. I brought money to pay for the job, but he refused it and said, "I broke the axe down carelessly; I'll pay for it." "But no one hits accurately every time," I told him. "The fault was in the wood of the handle." It was only then that he would take the money. He was standing by his own carelessness, and he was a free-will agent to choose to do careful work. Things no training can teach, for they are done on the instant, with no predicated experience. He found the cubbyhole beside the fireplace and put wood there so that I might have dry fire materials ready in case of sudden wet weather. A stone was loose in the rough walk to the cabin, so he dug a deeper hole and steadied it. তার নাম জেরি, সে চার বছর বয়স থেকেই এতিমখানায় ছিল। আমার কাছে যে শব্দটি আসে তা হল "সততা" এবং এটি সাহসের সাথে জড়িত, তবে এটি সাহসিকতার চেয়ে বেশি; এটা সৎ, কিন্তু এটা সততার চেয়ে বেশি। কুঠারের হাতল একদিন ভেঙ্গে গেল, এবং জেরি বলল যে এতিমখানা কাঠের দোকান এটি মেরামত করবে। আমি কাজের জন্য টাকা এনেছিলাম, কিন্তু সে তা প্রত্যাখ্যান করে এবং বলল, "আমি অসতর্কতার সাথে কুড়ালটি ভেঙে ফেলেছি; আমি এর মূল্য দেব।" "কিন্তু প্রতিবার কেউ সঠিকভাবে আঘাত করে না," আমি তাকে বলেছিলাম। "দোষটা ছিল হাতলের কাঠের।" তখনই সে টাকা নিয়ে যেত। তিনি তার নিজের অসতর্কতার পাশে দাঁড়িয়েছিলেন, এবং তিনি সতর্কতার সাথে কাজ করতে বেছে নেওয়ার জন্য একজন স্বাধীন-ইচ্ছা এজেন্ট ছিলেন। যে বিষয়গুলি কোনও প্রশিক্ষণ শেখাতে পারে না, কারণ সেগুলি তাত্ক্ষণিকভাবে করা হয়, কোনও পূর্বাভাসিত অভিজ্ঞতা ছাড়াই৷ তিনি অগ্নিকুণ্ডের পাশে কিউবিহোলটি খুঁজে পেয়ে সেখানে কাঠ রেখেছিলেন যাতে হঠাৎ ভেজা আবহাওয়ার ক্ষেত্রে আমার কাছে শুকনো আগুনের উপকরণ প্রস্তুত থাকে। কেবিনের রুক্ষ হাঁটার মধ্যে একটি পাথর আলগা ছিল, তাই তিনি একটি গভীর গর্ত খুঁড়ে এটিকে স্থির করলেন। The Integrity of an Orphan Boy (a) Then the authoress wanted to pay him money to repair it but he refused to take the money. (b) Thus the authoress convinced him. (c) It was only then that he agreed to take the money. (d) His name was Jerry. (e) One day the axe handle broke. (f) He lives at the orphanage where he has been since four. (g) He said that he would pay for it because he brought the axe down careless. (h) But the authoress said that the fault was in the handle of the axe. (i) Though he lives in the orphanage, he possesses a great human quality. j) That is integrity, a rare human quality. It is honest but it is more than honesty.    d   + f     +       i     +       j    +        e    +       g    +       a   +        h  +         c     +      b Ad Completing Story: A Mother in Mannville by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings The orphanage is high in the Carolina mountains. Sometimes in winter the snowdrifts are so deep that the institution is cut off from the village below, from all the world. Fog hides the mountain peaks, the snow swirls down the valleys, and a wind blows so bitterly that the orphanage boys who take the milk twice daily to the baby cottage reach the door with fingers stiff in an agony of numbness. “Or when we carry trays from the cookhouse for the ones that are sick,” Jerry said, “we get our faces frostbit, because we can’t put our hands over them. I have gloves,” he added. “Some of the boys don’t have any.” He liked the late spring, he said. The rhododendron was in bloom, a carpet of color, across the mountainsides, soft as the May winds that stirred the hemlocks. He called it laurel. “It’s pretty when the laurel blooms,” he said. “Some of it’s pink and some of it’s white.” I was there in the autumn. I wanted quiet, isolation, to do some troublesome writing. I wanted mountain air to blow out the malaria from too long a time in the subtropics. I was homesick, too, for the flaming of maples in October, and for corn shocks and pumpkins and black-walnut trees and the lift of hills. I found them all, living in a cabin that belonged to the orphanage, half a mile beyond the orphanage farm. When I took the cabin, I asked for a boy or man to come and chop wood for the fireplace. The first few days were warm, I found what wood I needed about the cabin, no one came, and I forgot the order. I looked up from my typewriter one late afternoon, a little startled. A boy stood at the door, and my pointer dog, my companion, was at his side and had not barked to warn me. The boy was probably twelve years old, but undersized. He wore overalls and a torn shirt, and was barefooted. He said, “I can chop some wood today.” I said. “But I have a boy coming from the orphanage.” “I’m the boy.” “You? But you’re small.” “Size don’t matter, chopping wood,” he said. “Some of the big boys don’t chop good. I’ve been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time.” I visualized mangled and inadequate branches for my fires. I was well into my work and not inclined to conversation. I was a little blunt. “Very well. There’s the ax. Go ahead and see what you can do.” I went back to work, closing the door, At first the sound of the boy dragging brush annoyed me. Then he began to chop. The blows were rhythmic and steady, and shortly I had forgotten him, the sound no more of an interruption than a consistent rain. I suppose an hour and a half passed, for when I stopped and stretched, and heard the boy’s steps on the cabin stoop, the sun was dropping behind the farthest mountain, and the valleys were purple with something deeper than the asters. The boy said, “I have to go to supper now. I can come again tomorrow evening.” I said, “I’ll pay you now for what you’ve done,” thinking I should probably have to insist on an older boy. “Ten cents an hour?” “Anything is all right.” We went together back of the cabin. An astonishing amount of solid wood had been cut. There were cherry logs and heavy roots of rhododendron, and blocks from the waste pine and oak left from the building of the cabin. “But you’ve done as much as a man,” I said, “This is a splendid pile.” I looked at him, actually, for the first time. His hair was the color of the corn shocks and his eyes, very direct, were like the mountain sky when rain is pending—gray, with a shadowing of that miraculous blue. As I spoke, a light came over him, as though the setting sun had touched him with the same suffused glory with which it touched the mountains. I gave him a quarter. “You may come tomorrow,” I said, “and thank you very much.” He looked at me, and at the coin, and seemed to want to speak but could not, and turned away. “I’ll split kindling tomorrow,” he said over his thin ragged shoulder. “You’ll need kindling and medium wood and logs and backlogs.” At daylight I was half wakened by the sound of chopping. Again it was so even in texture that I went back to sleep. When I left my bed in the cool morning, the boy had come and gone, and a stack of kindling was neat against the cabin wall. He came again after school in the afternoon and worked until time to return to the orphanage. His name was Jerry; he was twelve years old, and he had been at the orphanage since he was four. I could picture him at four, with the same grave gray-blue eyes and the same—independence? No, the word that comes to me is “integrity”. The word means something very special to me, and the quality for which I use it is a rare one. My father had it—there is another of whom I am almost sure—but almost no man of my acquaintance possesses it with the clarity, the purity, the simplicity of a mountain stream. But the boy Jerry had it. It is bedded on courage, but it is more than brave. It is honest, but it is more than honesty. The ax handle broke one day. Jerry said the woodshop at the orphanage would repair it. I brought money to pay for the job and he refused it. “I’ll pay for it,” he said. “I broke it. I brought the ax down careless.” “But no one hits accurately every time,” I told him. “The fault was in the wood of the handle. I’ll see the man from whom I bought it.” It was only then that he would take the money. He was standing back of his own carelessness. He was free-will agent and he chose to do careful work, and if he failed, he took the responsibility with out subterfuge. And he did for me the unnecessary thing, the gracious thing, that we find done only by the great of heart. Things no training can teach, for they are done on the instant, with no predicated experience. He found a cubbyhole beside the fireplace that I had not noticed. There, of his own accord, he put kindling and “medium” wood, so that I might always have dry fire material ready in case of sudden wet weather. A stone was loose in the rough walk to the cabin. He dug a deeper hole and steadied it, although he came, himself, by a short cut over the bank. I found that when I tried to return his thoughtfulness with such things as candy and apples, he was wordless. “Thank you” was, perhaps, an expression for which he had had no use, for his courtesy was instinctive. He only looked at the gift and at me, and a curtain lifted, so that I saw deep into the clear well of his eyes, and gratitude was there, and affection, soft over the firm granite of his character. He made simple excuses to come and sit with me. I could no more have turned him away than if he had been physically hungry. I suggested once that the best time for us to visit was before supper, when I left off my writing. After that, he waited always until my typewriter had been some time quiet. One day I worked until nearly dark. I went outside the cabin, having forgotten him. I saw him going up over the hill in the twilight toward the orphanage. When I sat down on my stoop, a place was warm from his body where he had been sitting. He became intimate, of course, with my pointer, Pat. There is a strange communion between a boy and a dog. Perhaps they possess the same singleness of spirit, the same kind of wisdom. It is difficult to explain, but is exists. When i went across the state for a weekend, I left the dog in Jerry’s charge. I gave him the dog whistle and the key to the cabin, and left sufficient food. He was to come two or three times a day and let out the dog, and feed and exercise him. I should return Sunday night, and Jerry would take out the dog for the last time Sunday afternoon and then leave the key under an agreed hiding place. My return was belated and fog filled the mountain passes so treacherously that I dared not drive at night. The fog held the next morning, and it was Monday noon before I reached the cabin. The dog had been fed and cared for that morning. Jerry came early in the afternoon, anxious. “The superintendent said nobody would drive in the fog,” he said. “I came just before bedtime last night and you hadn’t come. So I bought Pat some of my breakfast this morning. I wouldn’t have let anything happen to him.” “I was sure of that. I didn’t worry.” “When I heard about the fog, I thought you’d know.” He was needed for work at the orphanage and he had to return at once. I gave him a dollar in payment, and he looked at it and went away. But that night he came in the darkness and knocked at the door. “Come in, Jerry,” I said, “if you’re allowed to be away this late.” “I told maybe a story,” he said. “I told them I thought you would want to see me.” “That’s true,” I assured him, and I saw his relief. “I want to hear about how you managed with the dog.” He sat bye the fire with me, with no other light, and told me of their two days together. The dog lay close to him, and found a comfort there that I did not have for him. And it seemed to me that being with my dog, and caring for him, had brought the boy and me, too, together, so that he felt that he belonged to me as well as to the animal. “He stayed right with me,” he told me, “except when he ran in the laurel. He likes the laurel. I took him up over the hill and we both ran fast. There was a place where the grass was high and I lay down in it and hid. I could hear Pat hunting for me. He found my grail and he barked. When he found me, he acted crazy, and he ran around and around me, in circles.” We watched the flames. “That’s an apple log,” he said. “It burns the prettiest of any wood.” We were very close. He was suddenly impelled to speak of things he had not spoken of before, nor had I cared to ask him. “You look a little bit like my mother,” he said. “Especially in the dark, by the fire.” “But you were only four, Jerry, when you came here. You have remembered how she looked, all there years?” “My mother lives in Mannville,” he said. For a moment, finding that he had a mother shocked me as greatly as anything in my life has ever done, and I did not know why it disturbed me, Then I understood my distress. I was filled with a passionate resentment that any woman should go away and leave her son. A fresh anger added itself. A son like this one—The orphanage was a wholesome place, the executives were kind, good people, the food was more than adequate, the boys were healthy, a ragged shirt was no hardship, nor the doing of clean labor. Granted, perhaps, that the boy felt no lack, what blood fed the bowels of a woman who did not yearn over this child’s lean body that had come in parturition out of her own? At four he would have looked the same as now. Nothing, I thought, nothing in life could change those eyes. His quality must be apparent to an idiot, a fool. I burned with questions I could not ask. In an case, I was afraid, there would be pain. “Have you seen her, Jerry—lately?” “I see her every summer. She sends for me.” I wanted to cry out, “Why are you not with her? How can she let you go away again?” He said, “She comes up here from Mannville whenever she can. She doesn’t have a job now.” His face shone in the firelight. “She wanted to give ma a puppy, but they can’t let any one boy keep a puppy. You remember the suit I had on last Sunday?” He was plainly proud. “She sent me that for Christmas. The Christmas before that”—he drew a long breath, savoring the memory—”she sent me a pair of skates.” “Roller skates?” My mind was busy, making pictures of her, trying to understand her. She had not, then, entirely deserted or forgotten him. But why, then— I thought, “I must not condemn her without knowing.” “Roller skates. I let the other boys use them. They’re always borrowing them. But ther’re careful of them.” What circumstance other than poverty— “I’m going to take the dollar you gave me for taking care of Pat,” he said, “and buy her a pair of gloves.” I could only say, “That will be nice. Do you know her size?” “I think it’s 8½,” he said. He looked at my hands. “Do you wear 8½?” he asked. “No. I wear a smaller size, a 6.” “Oh! Then I guess her hands are bigger than yours.” I hated her. Poverty or no, there was other food than bread, and the soul could starve as quickly as the body. He was taking his dollar to buy gloves for her big stupid hands, and she lived away from him, in Mannville, and contented herself with sending him skates. “She likes white gloves,” he said. “Do you think I can get them for a dollar?” “I think so,” I said. I decided that I should not leave the mountains without seeing her and knowing for myself why she had done this thing. The human mind scatters its interests as though made of thistle-down, and every wind stirs and moves it. I finished my work. It did not please me, and I gave my thoughts to another field. I should need some Mexican material. I made arrangements to close my Florida place. Mexico immediately, and doing the writing there, if conditions were favorable. Then, Alaska with my brother. After that, heaven knew what or where. I did not take time to go to Mannville to see Jerry’s mother, nor even to talk with the orphanage officials about her. I was a trifle abstracted about the boy, because of my work and plans. And after my first fury at her—we did not speak of her again—his having a mother, any sort at all, not far away, in Mannville, relieved me of the ache I had had about him. He did not question the anomalous relation. He was not lovely. It was none of my concern. He came every day and cut my wood and did small helpful favors and stayed to talk. The days had become cold, and often I let him come inside the cabin. He would lie on the floor in front of the fire, with one arm across the pointer, and they would both doze and wait quietly for me. Other days they ran with a common ecstasy through the laurel, and since the asters were now gone, he brought me back vermilion maple leaves, and chestnut boughs dripping with imperial yellow. I was ready to go. I said to him, “You have been my good friend, Jerry. I shall often think of you and miss you. Pat will miss you too. I am leaving tomorrow.” He did not answer. When he went away, I remember that a new moon hung over the mountains, and I watched him go in silence up the hill. I expected him the next day. but he did not come. The details of packing my personal belongings, loading my car, arranging the bed over the seat, where the dog would ride, occupied me until late in the day. I closed the cabin and started the car, noticing that the sun was in the west and I should do well to be out of the mountains by nightfall. I stopped by the orphanage and left the cabin key and money for my light bill with Miss Clark. “And will you call Jerry for me to say good-bye to him?” “I don’t know where he is,” she said. “I’m afraid he’s not well. He didn’t eat his dinner this noon. One of the other boys saw him going over the hill into the laurel. He was supposed to fire the boiler this afternoon. It’s not like him; he’s unusually reliable.” I was almost relieved, for I knew I should never see him again, and it would be easier not to say good-bye to him. I said, “I wanted to talk with you about his mother—why he’s here—but I’m in more of a hurry than I expected to be. It’s out of the question for me to see her now too. But here’s some money I’d like to leave with you to buy things for him at Christmas and on his birthday. It will be better than for me to try to send him things. I could so easily duplicate—skates, for instance.” She blinked her honest spinster’s eyes. “There’s not much use for skates here,” she said. Her stupidity annoyed me. “What I mean,” I said, “is that I don’t want to duplicate things his mother sends him. I might have chosen skates if I didn’t know she had already given them to him.” She stared at me. “I don’t understand,” she said. “He has no mother. He has no skates.” ম্যানভিলের একজন মা লেখক: মার্জোরি কিনান রাওলিংস ক্যারোলিনা পর্বতমালার উঁচুতে অবস্থিত এতিমখানা। কখনও কখনও শীতকালে তুষারপাত এত গভীর হয় যে প্রতিষ্ঠানটি নীচের গ্রাম থেকে, সমস্ত পৃথিবী থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন হয়ে যায়। কুয়াশা পাহাড়ের চূড়াগুলিকে ঢেকে রাখে, উপত্যকাগুলিতে তুষার ভেসে যায় এবং এত তীব্র বাতাস বইতে থাকে যে এতিমখানার ছেলেরা যারা প্রতিদিন দুবার দুধ নিয়ে শিশু কুটিরে যায় তারা অসাড়তার যন্ত্রণায় আঙুল শক্ত করে দরজায় পৌঁছায়। “অথবা যখন আমরা অসুস্থদের জন্য রান্না ঘর থেকে ট্রে নিয়ে যাই,” জেরি বলেন, “আমাদের মুখ হিমশীতল হয়ে যায়, কারণ আমরা তাদের উপর হাত রাখতে পারি না। আমার কাছে গ্লাভস আছে,” তিনি আরও বলেন। “কিছু ছেলের কাছে কোনও গ্লাভস নেই।” বসন্তের শেষের দিকে তিনি পছন্দ করেছিলেন, তিনি বলেন। রডোডেনড্রন ফুল ফুটেছিল, পাহাড়ের ধারে রঙিন কার্পেট, মে মাসের বাতাসের মতো নরম যা হেমলকদের নাড়া দিত। তিনি এটিকে লরেল বলেছিলেন। “যখন লরেল ফুল ফোটে তখন এটি সুন্দর,” তিনি বলেছিলেন। "কিছুটা গোলাপী আর কিছুটা সাদা।" আমি শরৎকালে সেখানে ছিলাম। আমি শান্ত, নির্জনতা চেয়েছিলাম, কিছু ঝামেলাপূর্ণ লেখা লিখতে। আমি চেয়েছিলাম পাহাড়ি বাতাস উপক্রান্তীয় অঞ্চলে দীর্ঘদিন ধরে ম্যালেরিয়াকে উড়িয়ে দেবে। অক্টোবরে ম্যাপেলের জ্বলন্ত আগুন, ভুট্টার ঝোপ, কুমড়ো, কালো-আখরোট গাছ এবং পাহাড়ের উঁচু স্থানের জন্যও আমার বাড়ির খুব খারাপ লাগছিল। আমি তাদের সবাইকে এতিমখানার একটি কেবিনে থাকতে দেখেছি, যা এতিমখানার খামার থেকে আধা মাইল দূরে ছিল। যখন আমি কেবিনটি নিলাম, তখন আমি একজন ছেলে বা পুরুষকে আগুনের কাঠ কাটতে বলেছিলাম। প্রথম কয়েক দিন গরম ছিল, আমি কেবিনে প্রয়োজনীয় কাঠ খুঁজে পেয়েছিলাম, কেউ আসেনি, এবং আমি অর্ডারটি ভুলে গিয়েছিলাম। একদিন বিকেলে আমি আমার টাইপরাইটার থেকে মুখ তুলে তাকালাম, একটু চমকে উঠলাম। একটি ছেলে দরজায় দাঁড়িয়ে ছিল, এবং আমার সঙ্গী, আমার নির্দেশক কুকুর, তার পাশে ছিল এবং আমাকে সতর্ক করার জন্য ঘেউ ঘেউ করেনি। ছেলেটির বয়স সম্ভবত বারো বছর, কিন্তু আকারে ছোট ছিল। সে ওভারঅল এবং একটি ছেঁড়া শার্ট পরেছিল, এবং খালি পায়ে ছিল। সে বলল, “আজ আমি কিছু কাঠ কাটতে পারি।” আমি বললাম। “কিন্তু আমার একটা ছেলে এতিমখানা থেকে আসছে।” “আমিই সেই ছেলে।” “তুমি? কিন্তু তুমি তো ছোট।” “কাঠ কাটতে সাইজ কোন ব্যাপার না,” সে বলল। “কিছু বড় ছেলে ভালো কাটে না। আমি অনেক দিন ধরে এতিমখানায় কাঠ কাটছি।” আমি আমার আগুনের জন্য ক্ষতবিক্ষত এবং অপর্যাপ্ত ডালপালা কল্পনা করেছিলাম। আমি আমার কাজে খুব ভালো ছিলাম এবং কথা বলতে আগ্রহী ছিলাম না। আমি একটু বোকা ছিলাম। “খুব ভালো। কুঠার আছে। এগিয়ে যাও এবং দেখো তুমি কি করতে পারো।” আমি দরজা বন্ধ করে কাজে ফিরে গেলাম, প্রথমে ছেলেটির তুলি টানার শব্দ আমাকে বিরক্ত করল। তারপর সে কাটতে শুরু করল। আঘাতগুলি ছন্দবদ্ধ এবং স্থির ছিল, এবং শীঘ্রই আমি তাকে ভুলে গিয়েছিলাম, শব্দটা কেবল একটানা বৃষ্টির মতো বাধার মতো ছিল না। আমার মনে হয় দেড় ঘন্টা কেটে গেছে, কারণ যখন আমি থামলাম এবং লম্বা হয়ে গেলাম, এবং কেবিনের স্তূপে ছেলেটির পায়ের শব্দ শুনতে পেলাম, তখন সূর্য সবচেয়ে দূরের পর্বতের পিছনে ঢলে পড়ছিল, এবং উপত্যকাগুলো বেগুনি রঙের ছিল, যার গভীরে অ্যাস্টারের চেয়েও গভীর কিছু ছিল। ছেলেটি বলল, "আমাকে এখন রাতের খাবার খেতে যেতে হবে। আমি কাল সন্ধ্যায় আবার আসতে পারি।" আমি বললাম, "তুমি যা করেছো তার জন্য আমি এখন তোমাকে টাকা দেব," ভেবেছিলাম আমার সম্ভবত একজন বড় ছেলের উপর জোর দেওয়া উচিত। "প্রতি ঘন্টায় দশ সেন্ট?" "কিছু ঠিক আছে।" আমরা একসাথে কেবিনের পিছনে গেলাম। আশ্চর্যজনক পরিমাণে শক্ত কাঠ কাটা হয়েছিল। চেরি কাঠ এবং রডোডেনড্রনের ভারী শিকড় ছিল, এবং কেবিনের ভবন থেকে অবশিষ্ট পাইন এবং ওক গাছের ব্লক ছিল। "কিন্তু তুমি একজন মানুষের মতোই অনেক কিছু করেছো," আমি বললাম, "এটা একটা চমৎকার স্তূপ।" আমি আসলে প্রথমবারের মতো তার দিকে তাকালাম। তার চুলগুলো ছিল ভুট্টার খোসার রঙের মতো এবং তার চোখগুলো, একেবারে সরাসরি, বৃষ্টির সময় পাহাড়ের আকাশের মতো—ধূসর, সেই অলৌকিক নীল ছায়ার সাথে। আমি যখন কথা বলছিলাম, তখন তার উপর একটা আলো এসে পড়ল, যেন অস্তগামী সূর্য তাকে পাহাড়ের মতোই উজ্জ্বল গৌরবে স্পর্শ করেছে। আমি তাকে এক চতুর্থাংশ দিলাম। “তুমি আগামীকাল আসতে পারো,” আমি বললাম, “এবং তোমাকে অনেক ধন্যবাদ।” সে আমার দিকে এবং মুদ্রার দিকে তাকাল, এবং মনে হচ্ছিল যেন কথা বলতে চাইছে কিন্তু পারছে না, এবং মুখ ফিরিয়ে নিল। “আমি আগামীকাল জ্বালানি ভাগ করে দেব,” সে তার পাতলা ছেঁড়া কাঁধের উপর দিয়ে বলল। “তোমার জ্বালানি, মাঝারি কাঠ, কাঠের গুঁড়ি এবং বকেয়া কাঠ লাগবে।” দিনের আলোতে কাটার শব্দে আমি অর্ধেক জেগে উঠলাম। আবারও এটি এতটাই সমান ছিল যে আমি আবার ঘুমিয়ে পড়লাম। ঠান্ডা সকালে যখন আমি বিছানা ছেড়ে উঠলাম, ছেলেটি এসে চলে গিয়েছিল, এবং জ্বালানির স্তূপ কেবিনের দেয়ালের সাথে পরিষ্কার ছিল। সে বিকেলে স্কুলের পরে আবার এসেছিল এবং এতিমখানায় ফিরে আসার সময় পর্যন্ত কাজ করেছিল। তার নাম ছিল জেরি; ওর বয়স তখন বারো বছর, আর ও চার বছর বয়স থেকেই এতিমখানায় ছিল। চার বছর বয়সে ওর কল্পনা করতে পারতাম, ওর চোখ একই রকম ধূসর-নীল আর একই রকম—স্বাধীনতা? না, আমার মনে যে শব্দটি আসে তা হল “সততা”। এই শব্দটির অর্থ আমার কাছে খুবই বিশেষ কিছু, আর যে গুণের জন্য আমি এটা ব্যবহার করি তা খুবই বিরল। আমার বাবার এটা ছিল—আরেকজন আছেন যার সম্পর্কে আমি প্রায় নিশ্চিত—কিন্তু আমার পরিচিতদের মধ্যে প্রায় কারোরই এটা ছিল না, পাহাড়ি ঝর্ণার মতো স্পষ্টতা, বিশুদ্ধতা, সরলতা। কিন্তু ছেলে জেরির এটা ছিল। এটা সাহসের উপর ভর করে তৈরি, কিন্তু এটা সাহসের চেয়েও বেশি। এটা সৎ, কিন্তু এটা সততার চেয়েও বেশি। কুঠারটির হাতল ভেঙে গেল। জেরি বললো এতিমখানার কাঠের দোকান এটি মেরামত করবে। আমি কাজের জন্য টাকা এনেছিলাম এবং সে তা করতে অস্বীকৃতি জানালো। "আমি এর জন্য টাকা দেব," সে বললো। "আমি এটি ভেঙে ফেলেছি। আমি অসাবধানে কুঠারটি মাটিতে ফেলে দিয়েছি।" "কিন্তু প্রতিবার কেউ সঠিকভাবে আঘাত করে না," আমি তাকে বললাম। "দোষ ছিল হাতলের কাঠের। আমি যার কাছ থেকে এটি কিনেছি তাকেই দেখাবো।" তখনই সে টাকা নিত। সে তার নিজের অসাবধানতা থেকে সরে দাঁড়াত। সে স্বাধীন ইচ্ছার প্রতিনিধি ছিল এবং সে সাবধানতার সাথে কাজ করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়, এবং যদি সে ব্যর্থ হয়, তবে সে কোনও ছলনা ছাড়াই দায়িত্ব নেয়। এবং সে আমার জন্য অপ্রয়োজনীয় কাজটি করেছিল, সেই সদয় কাজটি, যা আমরা কেবল মহান হৃদয়ের দ্বারাই করা হয়। কোন প্রশিক্ষণই শেখাতে পারে না, কারণ সেগুলি তাৎক্ষণিকভাবে করা হয়, কোনও পূর্বনির্ধারিত অভিজ্ঞতা ছাড়াই। সে অগ্নিকুণ্ডের পাশে একটি গর্ত খুঁজে পেয়েছিল যা আমি লক্ষ্য করিনি। সেখানে, নিজের ইচ্ছায়, সে আগুনের জ্বালানি এবং "মাঝারি" কাঠ রেখেছিল, যাতে হঠাৎ বৃষ্টি হলে আমি সবসময় শুকনো আগুনের উপকরণ প্রস্তুত রাখতে পারি। কেবিনের রুক্ষ পথে একটি পাথর আলগা ছিল। সে আরও গভীর গর্ত খুঁড়ে সেটিকে স্থির করে, যদিও সে নিজেই তীরের উপর দিয়ে একটি ছোট রাস্তা দিয়ে এসেছিল। আমি দেখতে পেলাম যে যখন আমি তার চিন্তাশীলতা ফিরিয়ে দেওয়ার চেষ্টা করেছিলাম, তখন সে শব্দহীন ছিল। "ধন্যবাদ" সম্ভবত এমন একটি অভিব্যক্তি ছিল যার জন্য তার কোনও লাভ ছিল না, কারণ তার সৌজন্য ছিল সহজাত। সে কেবল উপহারটি এবং আমার দিকে তাকাল, এবং একটি পর্দা তুলে দিল, যাতে আমি তার চোখের পরিষ্কার কূপের গভীরে দেখতে পেলাম, এবং কৃতজ্ঞতা ছিল, এবং তার চরিত্রের দৃঢ় গ্রানাইটের উপর স্নেহ ছিল। সে আমার সাথে এসে বসতে সহজ অজুহাত দেখাল। আমি তাকে ফিরিয়ে দিতে পারতাম না যতক্ষণ না সে শারীরিকভাবে ক্ষুধার্ত থাকত। আমি একবার পরামর্শ দিয়েছিলাম যে আমাদের দেখার জন্য সবচেয়ে ভালো সময় হল রাতের খাবারের আগে, যখন আমি আমার লেখা শেষ করেছিলাম। এরপর, সে সবসময় অপেক্ষা করত যতক্ষণ না আমার টাইপরাইটার কিছুক্ষণ শান্ত হয়। একদিন আমি প্রায় অন্ধকার হওয়া পর্যন্ত কাজ করেছিলাম। তাকে ভুলে গিয়ে আমি কেবিনের বাইরে চলে গেলাম। সন্ধ্যার দিকে তাকে এতিমখানার দিকে পাহাড়ের উপর দিয়ে উঠতে দেখলাম। যখন আমি আমার ঝুঁকে বসলাম, তখন তার শরীরের একটা জায়গা উষ্ণ ছিল যেখানে সে বসেছিল। অবশ্যই, সে আমার ইশারাকারী প্যাটের সাথে ঘনিষ্ঠ হয়ে উঠল। একটি ছেলে এবং একটি কুকুরের মধ্যে এক অদ্ভুত যোগাযোগ আছে। সম্ভবত তাদের আত্মার একই রকম একাকীত্ব, একই ধরণের প্রজ্ঞা আছে। ব্যাখ্যা করা কঠিন, কিন্তু তা বিদ্যমান। যখন আমি সপ্তাহান্তে রাজ্যের ওপারে যাই, তখন আমি কুকুরটিকে জেরির দায়িত্বে রেখেছিলাম। আমি তাকে কুকুরের বাঁশি এবং কেবিনের চাবি দিয়েছিলাম এবং পর্যাপ্ত খাবার রেখে এসেছিলাম। তাকে দিনে দুই বা তিনবার আসতে বলা হয়েছিল এবং কুকুরটিকে বাইরে ছেড়ে দিতে হয়েছিল, এবং তাকে খাওয়াতে এবং ব্যায়াম করতে হয়েছিল। আমার রবিবার রাতে ফিরে আসা উচিত ছিল, এবং জেরি রবিবার বিকেলে শেষবারের মতো কুকুরটিকে বের করে আনবে এবং তারপর চাবিটি একটি সম্মত লুকানোর জায়গার নিচে রেখে যাবে। আমার ফিরে আসা দেরি হয়েছিল এবং পাহাড়ের গিরিপথগুলি এতটাই বিশ্বাসঘাতকভাবে ঢেকে গিয়েছিল যে আমি রাতে গাড়ি চালানোর সাহস করতে পারিনি। পরের দিন সকালে কুয়াশা ধরেছিল, এবং কেবিনে পৌঁছানোর আগে সোমবার দুপুর হয়ে গিয়েছিল। কুকুরটিকে সকালে খাবার দেওয়া হয়েছিল এবং তার যত্ন নেওয়া হয়েছিল। জেরি বিকেলে খুব ভোরে এসেছিল, চিন্তিত। “সুপারিনটেনডেন্ট বলেছিলেন কুয়াশায় কেউ গাড়ি চালাবে না,” তিনি বললেন। “গত রাতে ঘুমানোর ঠিক আগে এসেছিলাম আর তুমি আসোনি। তাই আজ সকালে আমি প্যাটকে আমার নাস্তা থেকে কিছু কিনে দিলাম। আমি তার কিছু হতে দিতাম না।” “আমি নিশ্চিত ছিলাম। আমি চিন্তা করিনি।” “কুয়াশার কথা শুনে ভেবেছিলাম তুমি জানতে পারবে।” অনাথ আশ্রমে তার কাজের প্রয়োজন ছিল এবং তাকে সাথে সাথেই ফিরে আসতে হয়েছিল। আমি তাকে এক ডলার পেমেন্ট দিয়েছিলাম, এবং সে তা দেখে চলে গেল। কিন্তু সেই রাতে সে অন্ধকারে এসে দরজায় কড়া নাড়ল। “ভেতরে এসো, জেরি,” আমি বললাম, “যদি তোমাকে এত দেরিতে দূরে থাকতে দেওয়া হয়।” “আমি হয়তো একটা গল্প বলেছিলাম,” তিনি বললেন। “আমি তাদের বলেছিলাম যে তুমি আমার সাথে দেখা করতে চাইবে।” “এটা সত্যি,” আমি তাকে আশ্বস্ত করেছিলাম, এবং আমি তার স্বস্তি দেখতে পেয়েছিলাম। “তুমি কুকুরটিকে কীভাবে সামলেছ তা আমি শুনতে চাই।” সে আমার সাথে আগুনের ধারে বসেছিল, অন্য কোন আলো ছাড়াই, এবং আমাকে তাদের দুই দিনের একসাথে থাকার কথা বলেছিল। কুকুরটি তার কাছে শুয়েছিল, এবং সেখানে এমন একটি আরাম পেয়েছিল যা আমি তার জন্য পাইনি। এবং আমার কাছে মনে হয়েছিল যে আমার কুকুরের সাথে থাকা এবং তার যত্ন নেওয়া ছেলেটিকে এবং আমাকেও একসাথে এনেছে, যাতে সে অনুভব করে যে সে আমার এবং প্রাণীর উভয়েরই। “সে আমার সাথেই ছিল,” সে আমাকে বলল, “যখন সে লরেলে দৌড়েছিল তখন ছাড়া। সে লরেলে পছন্দ করে। আমি তাকে পাহাড়ের উপরে নিয়ে গেলাম এবং আমরা দুজনেই দ্রুত দৌড়ে গেলাম। এমন একটি জায়গা ছিল যেখানে ঘাস উঁচু ছিল এবং আমি সেখানে শুয়ে পড়লাম এবং লুকিয়ে রইলাম। আমি শুনতে পেলাম প্যাট আমাকে খুঁজছে। সে আমার গ্রেইল খুঁজে পেয়েছে এবং সে ঘেউ ঘেউ করেছে। যখন সে আমাকে খুঁজে পেয়েছে, তখন সে পাগলের মতো আচরণ করেছে, এবং সে আমার চারপাশে, বৃত্তাকারে দৌড়েছে।” আমরা আগুনের দিকে তাকিয়েছিলাম। “এটি একটি আপেলের কাঠ,” সে বলল। “এটি যে কোনও কাঠের মধ্যে সবচেয়ে সুন্দর পোড়ায়।” আমরা খুব কাছাকাছি ছিলাম। হঠাৎ করেই সে এমন কিছু কথা বলতে আগ্রহী হয়ে উঠল যা সে আগে কখনও বলেনি, আর আমিও তাকে জিজ্ঞাসা করার চেষ্টা করিনি। “তুমি দেখতে কিছুটা আমার মায়ের মতো,” সে বলল। “বিশেষ করে অন্ধকারে, আগুনের ধারে।” “কিন্তু জেরি, যখন তুমি এখানে এসেছিলে তখন তোমার বয়স মাত্র চার বছর। তুমি কি মনে করেছো, সে এত বছর ধরে কেমন দেখতে ছিল?” “My mother lives in Mannville,” he said. For a moment, finding that he had a mother shocked me as greatly as anything in my life has ever done, and I did not know why it disturbed me, Then I understood my distress. 5,000 / 5,000 "আমার মা ম্যানভিলে থাকেন," তিনি বললেন। এক মুহূর্তের জন্য, যখন তার মা আছে, এটা আমাকে এতটাই মর্মাহত করেছিল যে আমার জীবনে আর কখনও হয়নি, এবং আমি জানতাম না কেন এটা আমাকে বিরক্ত করেছিল। তারপর আমি আমার কষ্ট বুঝতে পারলাম। আমি একটা আবেগঘন বিরক্তিতে ভরে গেলাম যে যেকোনো মহিলার তার ছেলেকে ছেড়ে চলে যাওয়া উচিত। নতুন করে একটা রাগ যোগ হল। এরকম একটা ছেলে— এতিমখানা ছিল একটি সুস্থ জায়গা, নির্বাহীরা ছিলেন দয়ালু, ভালো মানুষ, খাবার ছিল পর্যাপ্ত, ছেলেরা ছিল সুস্থ, ছেঁড়া শার্ট কোনও কষ্টের বিষয় ছিল না, পরিষ্কার পরিশ্রমও ছিল না। সম্ভবত, ছেলেটি কোনও অভাব অনুভব করত না, রক্তের অভাব এমন একজন মহিলার পেটে যা খাচ্ছিল যে এই শিশুটির ক্ষীণ শরীরের জন্য আকুল ছিল না যে তার নিজের থেকে জন্মগ্রহণ করেছিল? চার বছর বয়সে সে এখনকার মতোই দেখতে পেত। আমি ভেবেছিলাম, জীবনে কিছুই সেই চোখ বদলাতে পারবে না। তার গুণাবলী একজন বোকা, বোকার কাছে স্পষ্ট হতে হবে। আমি এমন প্রশ্নে পুড়ে গিয়েছিলাম যা আমি জিজ্ঞাসা করতে পারিনি। যদি আমি ভয় পেতাম, ব্যথা হবে। "তুমি কি তাকে দেখেছো, জেরি—ইদানীং?" "আমি প্রতি গ্রীষ্মে তাকে দেখি। সে আমাকে ডেকে পাঠায়।" আমি চিৎকার করে বলতে চাইলাম, "তুমি কেন তার সাথে থাকো না? সে তোমাকে আবার কীভাবে যেতে দেবে?" সে বলল, "সে যখনই পারে ম্যানভিল থেকে এখানে আসে। তার এখন কোন চাকরি নেই।" আগুনের আলোয় তার মুখ জ্বলজ্বল করছিল। "সে মাকে একটি কুকুরছানা দিতে চেয়েছিল, কিন্তু তারা কোনও ছেলেকে একটি কুকুরছানা রাখতে দিতে পারে না। গত রবিবার আমার পরা স্যুটটা মনে আছে?" সে স্পষ্টতই গর্বিত ছিল। "সে আমাকে বড়দিনের জন্য এটি পাঠিয়েছিল। তার আগের বড়দিন"—সে স্মৃতির স্বাদ গ্রহণ করে দীর্ঘ নিঃশ্বাস ফেলল—"সে আমাকে একজোড়া স্কেট পাঠিয়েছিল।" "রোলার স্কেট?" আমার মন ব্যস্ত ছিল, তার ছবি তুলতে, তাকে বোঝার চেষ্টা করছিল। সে তখন পুরোপুরি ত্যাগ করেনি বা ভুলে যায়নি। কিন্তু কেন, তখন—আমি ভাবলাম, "আমি তাকে না জেনে দোষী সাব্যস্ত করব না।" "রোলার স্কেট। আমি অন্য ছেলেদের সেগুলি ব্যবহার করতে দিয়েছিলাম। তারা সবসময় সেগুলি ধার করে।" কিন্তু ওদের ব্যাপারে সাবধান।” দারিদ্র্য ছাড়া আর কী পরিস্থিতি— “প্যাটের যত্ন নেওয়ার জন্য তুমি যে ডলার দিয়েছিলে, আমি তা নেব,” সে বলল, “এবং তাকে একজোড়া গ্লাভস কিনে দেব।” আমি কেবল বলতে পারলাম, “এটা ভালো হবে। তুমি কি তার আকার জানো?” “আমার মনে হয় এটা ৮½,” সে বলল। সে আমার হাতের দিকে তাকাল। “তুমি কি ৮½ পরে থাকো?” সে জিজ্ঞাসা করল। “না। আমি ছোট আকারের, ৬।” “ওহ! তাহলে আমার মনে হয় তার হাত তোমার চেয়ে বড়।” আমি তাকে ঘৃণা করতাম। দারিদ্র্য হোক বা না হোক, রুটি ছাড়া অন্য খাবার ছিল, এবং আত্মা শরীরের মতোই দ্রুত ক্ষুধার্ত হতে পারত। সে তার বড় বোকা হাতের জন্য গ্লাভস কিনতে তার ডলার নিচ্ছিল, এবং সে তার থেকে দূরে, ম্যানভিলে থাকত, এবং তাকে স্কেট পাঠিয়ে নিজেকে সন্তুষ্ট করত। “সে সাদা গ্লাভস পছন্দ করে,” সে বলল। “তুমি কি মনে করো আমি এক ডলারে এগুলো পেতে পারি?” “আমি তাই মনে করি,” আমি বললাম। আমি সিদ্ধান্ত নিলাম যে তাকে না দেখে এবং কেন সে এই কাজ করেছে তা না জেনে আমার পাহাড় ছেড়ে যাওয়া উচিত নয়। মানুষের মন তার আগ্রহগুলিকে কাঁটাগাছের মতো ছড়িয়ে দেয়, এবং প্রতিটি বাতাস তাকে নাড়া দেয়। আমি আমার কাজ শেষ করেছি। এটি আমাকে খুশি করেনি, এবং আমি আমার চিন্তাভাবনা অন্য ক্ষেত্রের দিকে ঝুঁকে পড়েছি। আমার কিছু মেক্সিকান উপাদানের প্রয়োজন হবে। আমি আমার ফ্লোরিডা জায়গা বন্ধ করার ব্যবস্থা করেছিলাম। মেক্সিকো, অবিলম্বে, এবং পরিস্থিতি অনুকূল হলে সেখানে লেখালেখি করছি। তারপর, আমার ভাইয়ের সাথে আলাস্কা। এর পরে, স্বর্গ জানত কী বা কোথায়। আমি জেরির মাকে দেখতে ম্যানভিলে যাওয়ার জন্য সময় নিইনি, এমনকি এতিমখানার কর্মকর্তাদের সাথে তার সম্পর্কে কথা বলার জন্যও সময় নিইনি। আমার কাজ এবং পরিকল্পনার কারণে আমি ছেলেটির সম্পর্কে সামান্যতম বিমূর্ত ছিলাম। এবং তার উপর আমার প্রথম ক্রোধের পরে - আমরা আর তার সম্পর্কে কথা বলিনি - ম্যানভিলে তার মা থাকা, খুব বেশি দূরে নয়, আমার তার সম্পর্কে যে যন্ত্রণা ছিল তা থেকে মুক্তি পেয়েছিল। তিনি অস্বাভাবিক সম্পর্কের বিষয়ে প্রশ্ন তোলেননি। তিনি সুন্দর ছিলেন না। এটি আমার কোনও উদ্বেগের বিষয় ছিল না। সে প্রতিদিন আসত, আমার কাঠ কেটে ছোট ছোট উপকার করত এবং কথা বলার জন্য থাকত। দিনগুলো ঠান্ডা হয়ে যেত, এবং প্রায়শই আমি তাকে কেবিনের ভেতরে আসতে দিতাম। সে আগুনের সামনে মেঝেতে শুয়ে থাকত, এক হাত ইশারা জুড়ে, এবং তারা দুজনেই ঘুমিয়ে পড়ত এবং চুপচাপ আমার জন্য অপেক্ষা করত। অন্য দিন তারা লরেল গাছের মধ্য দিয়ে এক সাধারণ আনন্দের সাথে দৌড়াত, এবং যেহেতু অ্যাস্টার গাছগুলি এখন চলে গেছে, সে আমাকে সিঁদুরের ম্যাপেল পাতা এবং বাদামী ডালগুলি রাজকীয় হলুদ দিয়ে ঝরঝরে করে ফিরিয়ে আনত। আমি যেতে প্রস্তুত ছিলাম। আমি তাকে বললাম, "তুমি আমার ভালো বন্ধু, জেরি। আমি প্রায়শই তোমার কথা ভাবব এবং তোমাকে মিস করব। প্যাটও তোমাকে মিস করবে। আমি আগামীকাল চলে যাচ্ছি।" সে কোন উত্তর দিল না। যখন সে চলে গেল, তখন আমার মনে আছে পাহাড়ের উপরে একটি অমাবস্যা ঝুলছিল, এবং আমি তাকে চুপচাপ পাহাড়ের উপরে যেতে দেখেছি। আমি পরের দিন তার জন্য অপেক্ষা করছিলাম। কিন্তু সে আসেনি। আমার ব্যক্তিগত জিনিসপত্র গুছিয়ে নেওয়া, আমার গাড়ি বোঝাই করা, সিটের উপরে বিছানা সাজানো, কুকুরটি কোথায় চড়বে, এই সমস্ত বিবরণ আমাকে দিনের শেষ অবধি ব্যস্ত রেখেছিল। আমি কেবিন বন্ধ করে গাড়ি স্টার্ট করলাম, লক্ষ্য করলাম সূর্য পশ্চিমে ঢলে পড়েছে এবং রাত নাগাদ পাহাড় থেকে বেরিয়ে আসাই ভালো। আমি এতিমখানায় গিয়ে আমার কেবিনের চাবি এবং আমার লাইট বিলের টাকা মিস ক্লার্কের কাছে রেখে গেলাম। “আর তুমি কি জেরিকে ফোন করে তাকে বিদায় জানাবে?” “আর তুমি কি জেরিকে ফোন করে বিদায় জানাবে?” “আমি জানি না সে কোথায় আছে,” সে বলল। “আমি ভয় পাচ্ছি সে ভালো নেই। আজ দুপুরে সে তার রাতের খাবার খায়নি। অন্য ছেলেদের মধ্যে একজন তাকে পাহাড়ের উপর দিয়ে লরেলে যেতে দেখেছে। আজ বিকেলে তার বয়লার জ্বালানোর কথা ছিল। এটা তার মতো নয়; সে অস্বাভাবিকভাবে নির্ভরযোগ্য।” আমি প্রায় স্বস্তি পেয়ে গিয়েছিলাম, কারণ আমি জানতাম যে আমি তাকে আর কখনও দেখতে পাব না, এবং তাকে বিদায় না জানানো আরও সহজ হবে। আমি বললাম, “আমি তোমার সাথে তার মা সম্পর্কে কথা বলতে চেয়েছিলাম—কেন সে এখানে—কিন্তু আমার প্রত্যাশার চেয়েও বেশি তাড়াহুড়ো। এখন তাকে দেখা আমার পক্ষেও অসম্ভব। কিন্তু এখানে কিছু টাকা আছে যা আমি তোমার সাথে রেখে যেতে চাই যাতে বড়দিনে এবং তার জন্মদিনে তার জন্য জিনিসপত্র কিনতে পারি। তাকে জিনিসপত্র পাঠানোর চেষ্টা করা আমার পক্ষে ভালো হবে। আমি খুব সহজেই নকল করতে পারি—যেমন স্কেট।” সে তার সৎ প্রেমিকের চোখ পিটপিট করে বলল। “এখানে স্কেটের খুব একটা ব্যবহার নেই,” সে বলল। তার বোকামি আমাকে বিরক্ত করল। “আমি বলতে চাইছি,” আমি বললাম, “আমি তার মা তাকে যে জিনিসগুলি পাঠায় তার নকল করতে চাই না। আমি হয়তো স্কেট বেছে নিতাম যদি আমি না জানতাম যে সে ইতিমধ্যেই তাকে সেগুলো দিয়েছে।” সে আমার দিকে তাকিয়ে রইল। “আমি বুঝতে পারছি না,” সে বলল। “তার কোন মা নেই। তার কোন স্কেট নেই।” Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln (a) The last words of the speech are- "Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth. (b) Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States of America. (c) On the 10th November 1863, a railway train was carrying him to a place called Gettysburg. (d) It is one of the finest and the shortest speeches in the English language. (e) He was going there to speak at a meeting. (P On the envelope, it was what he was going to say at the meeting. (g) These words tell us what the best possible way of ruling a country is. (h) He was not writing on a paper, but on the back of an envelope. (i) In the train, he was busy writing something. j) In fact, the speech on the envelope is now famous as "Gettysburg Address". Answer: b c e i h f a g d j Ad Completing Story: Gazi Pir Gazi Pir was a Bengali (Muslim) Ghazi and pir (warrior saint) who lived in the 12th or 13th century during the spread of Islam in Bengal. He was known for his power over dangerous animals and controlling the natural elements. As the new local Muslim population of southern Bengal were settling in the dense forests of the Ganges delta, these were important qualities. His life is shown on the "Gazi Scroll", a scroll with 54 paintings from circa 1800, which is currently in the British Museum in London, England. In the villages of the Sundarbans jungles, Gazi Pir is worshiped alongside the Bonbibi and the Hindu Dakshin Rai, to ask for protection from tigers. According to the legends, Bonbibi taught that everyone is equal, no matter the caste or religion that one has, and that they should live in harmony with nature. গাজী পীর গাজী পীর ছিলেন একজন বাঙালি (মুসলিম) গাজী এবং পীর (যোদ্ধা সাধক) যিনি দ্বাদশ বা ত্রয়োদশ শতাব্দীতে বাংলায় ইসলামের প্রসারের সময় বাস করতেন। তিনি বিপজ্জনক প্রাণীদের উপর তার ক্ষমতা এবং প্রাকৃতিক উপাদান নিয়ন্ত্রণের জন্য পরিচিত ছিলেন। দক্ষিণ বাংলার নতুন স্থানীয় মুসলিম জনগোষ্ঠী যখন গঙ্গা বদ্বীপের ঘন বনে বসতি স্থাপন করছিল, তখন এই গুণাবলী গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ছিল। তাঁর জীবন "গাজী স্ক্রোল"-এ দেখানো হয়েছে, যা ১৮০০ সালের ৫৪টি চিত্রকর্মের একটি স্ক্রোল, যা বর্তমানে ইংল্যান্ডের লন্ডনের ব্রিটিশ জাদুঘরে রয়েছে। সুন্দরবনের জঙ্গলের গ্রামগুলিতে, বাঘের হাত থেকে সুরক্ষা প্রার্থনা করার জন্য গাজী পীরকে বনবিবি এবং হিন্দু দক্ষিণ রায়ের সাথে পূজা করা হয়। কিংবদন্তি অনুসারে, বনবিবি শিক্ষা দিয়েছিলেন যে সকলেই সমান, কারও জাতি বা ধর্ম নির্বিশেষে, এবং তাদের প্রকৃতির সাথে সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণভাবে বসবাস করা উচিত। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Alexander And Purus Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was brought before Alexander. II. He also made him King of another Province in the Punjab. III. Alexander, the King of Macedon, crossed the Khyber Pass and reached India. IV. Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. V. Alexander asked him how he would like to be treated. VI. There ruled a king called Purus. VII. Purus came forward with his men and arms to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. VIII. He showed his boldness before Alexander. IX. "Like a king" was the reply of Purus. X. He wanted to attack the land of Purus. XI. Purus was defeated in a battle. XII. But unfortunately, he was defeated in a battle. XIII. He was taken prisoner. XIV. Alexander was pleased with Purus for his bold reply. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → IV → VI → X → VII → XII → XI → I → V → IX → VIII → XIV → II ________________________________________ The Story: Alexander, the King of Macedon, crossed the Khyber Pass and reached India. Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. There ruled a king called Purus. He wanted to attack the land of Purus. Purus came forward with his men and arms to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. But unfortunately, he was defeated in a battle. Then he was taken prisoner. He was brought before Alexander. Alexander asked him how he would like to be treated. "Like a king" was the reply of Purus. He showed his boldness before Alexander. Alexander was pleased with Purus for his bold reply. He allowed him to rule his country as before. He also made him King of another Province in the Punjab. গল্প: আলেকজান্ডার এবং পুরু ম্যাসিডনের রাজা আলেকজান্ডার খাইবার পাস পার হয়ে ভারতবর্ষে পৌঁছান। তারপর তিনি পাঞ্জাবের সমতলে আসেন। সেখানে পুরু নামে এক রাজা শাসন করতেন। আলেকজান্ডার পুরুর ভূমি আক্রমণ করতে চেয়েছিলেন। পুরু তার ভূমি রক্ষা করতে সৈন্য-সামন্ত নিয়ে আলেকজান্ডারের বিরুদ্ধে এগিয়ে আসেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যবশত, তিনি যুদ্ধে পরাজিত হন। এরপর পুরুকে বন্দি করা হয়। তাকে আলেকজান্ডারের সামনে আনা হয়। আলেকজান্ডার তাকে জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, তাকে কীভাবে আচরণ করা উচিত। পুরুর উত্তর ছিল, "একজন রাজার মতো।" তিনি আলেকজান্ডারের সামনে তার সাহসিকতা দেখিয়েছিলেন। পুরুর সাহসী উত্তরে আলেকজান্ডার সন্তুষ্ট হন। তিনি পুরুকে তার দেশ আগের মতো শাসন করার অনুমতি দেন। এমনকি তিনি তাকে পাঞ্জাবের আরেকটি প্রদেশেরও রাজা বানিয়ে দেন। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was brought before Alexander. II. Porus came forward with his men and arms in order to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. III. Alexander asked him how he would like to be treated. IV. Alexander, the king of Macedon, crossed the Khaibar Pass and reached India. V. "Like a king," was the reply of Porus. VI. He knew how to respect a bold man. VII. Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. VIII. Alexander was pleased with Porus for his bold reply. IX. There ruled a king named Porus. X. But unfortunately, he was defeated in a battle and taken prisoner. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: IV → VII → IX → II → X → I → VI → III → V → VIII ________________________________________ The Story: Alexander, the king of Macedon, crossed the Khaibar Pass and reached India. Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. There ruled a king named Porus. Porus came forward with his men and arms in order to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. But unfortunately, he was defeated in a battle and taken prisoner. He was brought before Alexander. He knew how to respect a bold man. Alexander asked him how he would like to be treated. "Like a king," was the reply of Porus. Alexander was pleased with Porus for his bold reply. গল্প: আলেকজান্ডার এবং পোরাস ম্যাসিডনের রাজা আলেকজান্ডার খাইবার পাস পার হয়ে ভারতবর্ষে প্রবেশ করেন। এরপর তিনি পাঞ্জাবের সমতলে পৌঁছান। সেখানে পোরাস নামে এক রাজা শাসন করতেন। পোরাস তার ভূমি আলেকজান্ডারের আক্রমণ থেকে রক্ষা করার জন্য সৈন্য-সামন্ত নিয়ে এগিয়ে আসেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যবশত, তিনি যুদ্ধে পরাজিত হন এবং বন্দি হয়ে যান। তাকে আলেকজান্ডারের সামনে আনা হয়। আলেকজান্ডার সাহসী ব্যক্তিদের সম্মান করতে জানতেন। তিনি পোরাসকে জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, তাকে কীভাবে আচরণ করা উচিত। পোরাস সাহসী উত্তর দিলেন, "একজন রাজার মতো।" পোরাসের সাহসী উত্তরে আলেকজান্ডার খুশি হন। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Alexander, the Great, was born in 356 B.C. II. He extended his conquests to Egypt. III. He was a scholar king of Macedonia in Greece. IV. In Egypt, he founded Alexandria. V. His horse was named Bucephalus. VI. He made a series of conquests. VII. Alexander the Great became King of Macedonia in 336 B.C. VIII. He was educated by Aristotle. IX. In the course of his conquests, he captured the family of Darius. X. After completely defeating the Persians in 331 B.C., he came to India. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → III → VIII → V → VII → VI → II → IV → IX → X ________________________________________ The Story: Alexander, the Great, was born in 356 B.C. He was a scholar king of Macedonia in Greece. He was educated by Aristotle. His horse was named Bucephalus. Alexander the Great became King of Macedonia in 336 B.C. He made a series of conquests. He extended his conquests to Egypt. In Egypt, he founded Alexandria. In the course of his conquests, he captured the family of Darius. After completely defeating the Persians in 331 B.C., he came to India. গল্প: আলেকজান্ডার দ্য গ্রেট আলেকজান্ডার দ্য গ্রেট ৩৫৬ খ্রিস্টপূর্বে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি গ্রীসের ম্যাসিডোনিয়ার একজন পণ্ডিত রাজা ছিলেন। তাকে শিক্ষাদান করেছিলেন দার্শনিক অ্যারিস্টটল। তার ঘোড়ার নাম ছিল বুউসেফালাস। ৩৩৬ খ্রিস্টপূর্বে আলেকজান্ডার ম্যাসিডোনিয়ার রাজা হন। তিনি একের পর এক জয়লাভ করতে থাকেন। তার জয়ের পরিধি তিনি মিশর পর্যন্ত বিস্তৃত করেন। মিশরে তিনি আলেকজান্দ্রিয়া শহর প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন। তার বিজয়ের ধারাবাহিকতায় তিনি দারিয়াসের পরিবারের সদস্যদের বন্দি করেন। ৩৩১ খ্রিস্টপূর্বে পার্সিয়ানদের সম্পূর্ণরূপে পরাজিত করার পর, তিনি ভারতবর্ষে আসেন। Alexander and King Porus Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Despite fighting valiantly, Porus was ultimately defeated and captured by Alexander's soldiers. II. When brought before Alexander, Porus displayed remarkable dignity and strength of character. III. Alexander, the conqueror of the world, once crossed the Khyber Pass and entered India. IV. Alexander aimed to conquer Porus's territory, and Porus bravely stepped forward with his army to defend his kingdom against the invasion. V. Porus boldly replied, "Like a king." VI. Impressed by his prompt and courageous response, Alexander allowed him to rule his territory as before and even made him the ruler of another province in Punjab. VII. He arrived in the Punjab, where a king named Porus ruled. VIII. Alexander asked him how he wished to be treated. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → VII → IV → I → II → VIII → V → VI ________________________________________ The Story: Alexander, the conqueror of the world, once crossed the Khyber Pass and entered India. He arrived in the Punjab, where a king named Porus ruled. Alexander aimed to conquer Porus's territory, and Porus bravely stepped forward with his army to defend his kingdom against the invasion. Despite fighting valiantly, Porus was ultimately defeated and captured by Alexander's soldiers. When brought before Alexander, Porus displayed remarkable dignity and strength of character. Alexander asked him how he wished to be treated. Porus boldly replied, "Like a king." Impressed by his prompt and courageous response, Alexander allowed him to rule his territory as before and even made him the ruler of another province in Punjab. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. a) Porus came forward with his man and arms in order to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. b) But unfortunately, he was defeated in a battle and then he was taken prisoner. c) “Like a king” was the reply of Porus. d) Alexander asked him how he would like to be treated. e) He allowed him to rule his country as before. f) Alexander was pleased with his bold reply. g) He was brought before Alaxander. h) Alexander, the king of Macedonia, attacked the land of Porus. Ans: h+a+b+g+d+c+f+e গল্প: আলেকজান্ডার এবং পোরাস একবার জগৎজয়ী আলেকজান্ডার খাইবার পাস পার হয়ে ভারতবর্ষে প্রবেশ করেন। তিনি পাঞ্জাবে পৌঁছান, যেখানে পোরাস নামে এক রাজা শাসন করতেন। আলেকজান্ডার পোরাসের রাজ্য জয় করার উদ্দেশ্যে এগিয়ে আসেন। পোরাস সাহসিকতার সঙ্গে তার রাজ্য রক্ষার জন্য সেনাবাহিনী নিয়ে প্রতিরোধ করতে আসেন। যুদ্ধক্ষেত্রে বীরত্বের সঙ্গে লড়াই করা সত্ত্বেও, পোরাস শেষ পর্যন্ত পরাজিত হন এবং আলেকজান্ডারের সৈন্যদের হাতে বন্দি হন। তাকে আলেকজান্ডারের সামনে আনা হয়। সেখানে পোরাস তার অসাধারণ মর্যাদা ও চরিত্রের দৃঢ়তা প্রদর্শন করেন। আলেকজান্ডার তাকে জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, তাকে কীভাবে আচরণ করা উচিত। পোরাস সাহসী উত্তর দিলেন, "একজন রাজার মতো।" তার দ্রুত ও সাহসী উত্তরে মুগ্ধ হয়ে, আলেকজান্ডার তাকে আগের মতো তার রাজ্য শাসন করার অনুমতি দেন। এমনকি তিনি পোরাসকে পাঞ্জাবের আরেকটি প্রদেশের শাসক হিসেবে নিয়োগ করেন।   Completing Story:

Rearranging Sentences: Androcles / Androcles And the Lion Rearranging / Stories Androcles Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He came near the lion. II. He took shelter in a cave. III. The lion was relieved of his pain. IV. Once there lived a young man named Androcles. V. The merchant sold him to a rich man in another country. VI. The lion seemed wounded as he was groaning. VII. To escape torture, one day he fled from his master's house. VIII. The man was very rude and cruel. IX. The lion entered the cave in the evening. X. Unfortunately, he was caught by a slave merchant. XI. He took the lion's paw in his hand and removed a big thorn from it. XII. A lion lived in a cave. XIII. He used to inflict heavy torture on him. XIV. It was unbearable for him. Correct Sequence: IV → X → V → VIII → XIII → XIV → VII → II → XII → IX → VI → I → XI → III The Story: Once there lived a young man named Androcles. Unfortunately, he was caught by a slave merchant. The merchant sold him to a rich man in another country. The man was very rude and cruel. He used to inflict heavy torture on him. It was unbearable for him. To escape torture, one day he fled from his master's house. He took shelter in a cave. A lion lived in the cave. In the evening, the lion entered the cave. The lion seemed wounded as he was groaning. He came near the lion. He took the lion's paw in his hand and removed a big thorn from it. The lion was relieved of his pain.     Rearrange (a) He took the lions paw in his hand and removed a big throne from it. (b) His master was very bad and inflicted heavy torture on him. (c) Androcles was very home-sick. (d) The lion seemed wounded as it was groaning. (e) One day he left from his master's house and took shelter in a cave. (f) He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man. (g) The lion was relieved from its pain. (h) Once upon a time there lived a young man named Androcles. (i) It came near Androcles and lifted its paw. (j) In the evening a lion entered the cave. Answer : h, → f → b, → c, → e, → j,→ d,→ i,→ a, → g Once upon a time there lived a young man named Androcles. He was caught by a slave  merchant who sold him to a rich man. His master was very bad and inflicted heavy torture on him. Androcles was very home-sick. One day he left from his master's house and took shelter in a cave. In the evening a lion entered the cave. The lion seemed wounded as it was groaning. It came near Androcles and lifted its paw. He took the lions paw in his hand and removed a big throne from it. The lion was relieved from its pain.   গল্প: অ্যান্ড্রোক্লিস এবং সিংহ একবার এক তরুণ থাকত যার নাম ছিল অ্যান্ড্রোক্লিস। দুর্ভাগ্যবশত, তাকে একজন দাস ব্যবসায়ী ধরে ফেলে। দাস ব্যবসায়ী তাকে অন্য একটি দেশে এক ধনী ব্যক্তির কাছে বিক্রি করে। সেই ব্যক্তি ছিল অত্যন্ত রূঢ় এবং নিষ্ঠুর। তিনি তাকে প্রচণ্ড অত্যাচার করতেন। এটি তার জন্য অসহনীয় ছিল। অত্যাচার থেকে বাঁচতে, একদিন সে তার মালিকের বাড়ি থেকে পালিয়ে যায়। সে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেয়। সেই গুহায় একটি সিংহ বাস করত। সন্ধ্যায় সিংহটি গুহায় ফিরে আসে। সিংহটি আহত মনে হচ্ছিল, কারণ এটি কাতরাচ্ছিল। সে সিংহটির কাছে গেল। সে সিংহটির থাবা নিজের হাতে নিল এবং একটি বড় কাঁটা বের করে দিল। এতে সিংহটির যন্ত্রণা কমে গেল। Completing Story: Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time there lived a young man named Androcles. He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man in another country. His master was very bad cued lie used to torture on him...... Ans.                                      Androcles and the Lion Once upon a time there lived a young man named Androcles. He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man in another country. His master was very bad and he used to torture on him. Androcles was very homesick and unhappy living with his cruel master. One day, he decided to escape. He fled from his master’s house and found shelter in a cave deep in the forest. In the evening, a lion entered the cave. The lion was groaning in pain and seemed to be wounded. Androcles was scared at first but noticed the lion was not trying to harm him. He moved closer and saw that the lion had a large thorn stuck in its paw. Feeling pity, Androcles carefully held the lion’s paw and removed the thorn. The lion felt immediate relief and stopped groaning. Grateful, the lion did not harm Androcles. Androcles stayed in the cave for a while but eventually decided to return home. On his way back, the people working for his master caught him. They brought him to his master, who was very angry. As punishment, the master ordered that Androcles be thrown into a cage with a hungry lion. When Androcles was put into the cage, the lion came rushing towards him. Everyone watching expected the lion to attack him. But instead, the lion stopped and bent low at Androcles’ feet. To everyone’s surprise, it was the same lion Androcles had helped in the cave. The lion remembered his kindness and did not harm him. Instead, the lion attacked Androcles’ cruel master, punishing him for his cruelty. This story teaches us an important lesson. In our society, there are people who can be more dangerous than wild beasts. We should be careful of them. At the same time, it shows that even animals can show kindness and gratitude, sometimes more than humans. Androcles and the Lion   Once upon a time, there lived a youthful man by the name of Androcles. Unfortunately, he was captured by a slave merchant and sold to a wealthy man in another land, where his master subjected him to unspeakable cruelty and hardship. Androcles, consumed by homesickness, longed for a means of escape from his dire predicament.   One day, while seeking refuge in a cave, Androcles chanced upon a wounded lion, who was groaning in agony. Displaying a tremendous amount of courage, he approached the lion and took the injured paw into his hand, removing a sizable thorn lodged within it. The lion, overjoyed at the relief from pain, appeared grateful and calm in his presence. After some time, Androcles departed the cave and began his journey homeward.   Unfortunately, he was apprehended by his master's people en route, who subsequently threw him into a lion's den. The ravenous lion charged towards Androcles, but upon recognizing his savior, the animal immediately prostrated himself at Androcles' feet. In a miraculous turn of events, the lion then proceeded to break open the cage and carry Androcles away on his back, ultimately allowing him to escape the clutches of his tormentor. In the end, Androcles' selfless act of kindness towards the injured lion ultimately saved his own life, exemplifying the notion that good deeds never go unrewarded. Moral :

Rearranging Sentences: Kazi Nazrul Islam Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was called "Dukhu Mia" for his sorrow. II. He lost his father in his childhood. III. He spent his early life in great hardship. IV. As a boy, Nazrul was restless and absentminded. V. He didn't like the hard and fast rule of the school. VI. Very often he used to flee away from school. VII. He was fond of adventures, music, and Jatra party. VIII. He could sing, dance, and compose verses even in his childhood. IX. He drew the attention of the public. X. One day this "Dukhu Mia" became a great poet. XI. Nazrul Islam was born on the 20 May, 1899 in Burdwan. XII. You may have heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is a rebel poet and our national poet. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: XII → XI → II → I → III → IV → V → VI → VII → VIII → IX → X ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: You may have heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is a rebel poet and our national poet. Nazrul Islam was born on the 20 May, 1899 in Burdwan. He lost his father in his childhood. He was called "Dukhu Mia" for his sorrow. He spent his early life in great hardship. As a boy, Nazrul was restless and absentminded. He didn't like the hard and fast rule of the school. Very often he used to flee away from school. He was fond of adventures, music, and Jatra party. He could sing, dance, and compose verses even in his childhood. So, he drew the attention of the public. One day this "Dukhu Mia" became a great poet. কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের নাম শুনে থাকবেন। তিনি একজন বিদ্রোহী কবি এবং আমাদের জাতীয় কবি। নজরুল ইসলাম ১৮৯৯ সালের ২০ মে বর্ধমানে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। ছোটবেলায় বাবাকে হারান তিনি। দুঃখের জন্য তাকে ডাকা হতো ‘দুখু মিয়া’। প্রথম জীবন তিনি অতি কষ্টে অতিবাহিত করেন। বাল্যকালে নজরুল ছিলেন অস্থির ও অনুপস্থিত। তিনি স্কুলের কঠিন এবং দ্রুত শাসন পছন্দ করতেন না। প্রায়ই সে স্কুল থেকে পালিয়ে যেতেন। তিনি অ্যাডভেঞ্চার, সঙ্গীত এবং যাত্রা পার্টির প্রতি অনুরাগী ছিলেন। শৈশবেও তিনি গান গাইতে, নাচতে এবং শ্লোক রচনা করতে পারতেন। তাই তিনি জনগণের দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণ করেন। একদিন এই ‘দুখু মিয়া’ বড় কবি হয়ে গেল। Kazi Nazrul Islam Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was called Dukhu Mia for his sorrow. II. One day this Dukhu Mia became a great poet. III. He lost his father in his childhood. IV. He spent his early life in great hardship. V. As a result, his mother fell in great financial trouble. VI. Very often he used to flee away from school. VII. He was fond of ventures, music, and jatra party. VIII. He could sing, dance, and compose verses even in his childhood. IX. He did not like the hard and fast rules of school. X. So, he drew the attention of the public. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: iii → v → iv → i → ii → vi → ix → vii → viii → x ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: You will have heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is a rebel poet and national poet. Nazrul Islam was born on the 20th of May, 1899 in Burdwan. He lost his father in his childhood. As a result, his mother fell in great financial trouble. He spent his early life in great hardship. He was called Dukhu Mia for his sorrow. One day, this Dukhu Mia became a great poet. As a boy, he was restless and absent-minded. He did not like the hard and fast rules of school. Very often he used to flee away from school. He was fond of ventures, music, and jatra party. He could sing, dance, and compose verses even in his childhood. So, he drew the attention of the public. কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের নাম শুনে থাকবেন। তিনি একজন বিদ্রোহী কবি ও জাতীয় কবি। নজরুল ইসলাম ১৮৯৯ সালের ২০ মে বর্ধমানে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। ছোটবেলায় বাবাকে হারান তিনি। ফলে তার মা চরম আর্থিক সমস্যায় পড়েন। প্রথম জীবন তিনি অতি কষ্টে অতিবাহিত করেন। দুঃখের জন্য তাকে ডাকা হতো দুখু মিয়া। একদিন এই দুখু মিয়া বড় কবি হয়ে গেল। একটি ছেলে হিসাবে, তিনি অস্থির এবং অনুপস্থিত মনের ছিল. তিনি স্কুলের কঠিন এবং দ্রুত নিয়ম পছন্দ করতেন না। প্রায়ই সে স্কুল থেকে পালিয়ে যেতেন। তিনি উদ্যোগ, সঙ্গীত এবং যাত্রা পার্টির প্রতি অনুরাগী ছিলেন। শৈশবেও তিনি গান গাইতে, নাচতে এবং শ্লোক রচনা করতে পারতেন। তাই তিনি জনগণের দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণ করেন। Kazi Nazrul Islam Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He died on 29 August 1976. II. In 1914, when the First World War broke out, he wanted to join the army. III. He showed his poetic genius at the age of eleven. IV. At last, at the age of 19, he joined the army as an ordinary soldier. V. He was born in 1899 AD at Churulia in the district of Bardwan. VI. On his return from the battlefield, he gave up his sword for the pen and began to write poems. VII. He wrote a lot of poems, songs, short stories, ghazals, and novels. VIII. His famous poem "Bidrohi" stirred the whole nation. IX. His poems inspired our freedom fighters in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. X. In 1972, he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and was declared our national poet. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: v → iii → ii → iv → vi → vii → viii → ix → x → i ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899 AD at Churulia in the district of Bardwan. At the age of eleven, he showed his poetic genius. In 1914, when the First World War broke out, he wanted to join the army. At last, at the age of 19, he joined the army as an ordinary soldier. On his return from the battlefield, he gave up his sword for the pen and began to write poems. He wrote a lot of poems, songs, short stories, ghazals, and novels. His famous poem "Bidrohi" stirred the whole nation. His poems inspired our freedom fighters in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. In 1972, he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and was declared our national poet. He died on 29 August 1976. আমাদের জাতীয় কবি কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম ১৮৯৯ খ্রিস্টাব্দে বর্ধমান জেলার চুরুলিয়ায় জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। এগারো বছর বয়সে তিনি তার কাব্য প্রতিভার পরিচয় দেন। 1914 সালে, যখন প্রথম বিশ্বযুদ্ধ শুরু হয়, তিনি সেনাবাহিনীতে যোগ দিতে চেয়েছিলেন। অবশেষে ১৯ বছর বয়সে একজন সাধারণ সৈনিক হিসেবে সেনাবাহিনীতে যোগ দেন। যুদ্ধক্ষেত্র থেকে ফিরে তিনি কলমের জন্য তলোয়ার তুলে দিয়ে কবিতা লিখতে শুরু করেন। তিনি প্রচুর কবিতা, গান, ছোটগল্প, গজল, উপন্যাস লিখেছেন। তার বিখ্যাত কবিতা ‘বিদ্রোহী’ সারা জাতিকে আলোড়িত করেছিল। তার কবিতা বাংলাদেশের মুক্তিযুদ্ধে আমাদের মুক্তিযোদ্ধাদের অনুপ্রাণিত করেছিল। 1972 সালে তাকে কলকাতা থেকে বাংলাদেশে এনে আমাদের জাতীয় কবি ঘোষণা করা হয়। তিনি 29 আগস্ট 1976 সালে মারা যান। Read the following sentences and put them in correct order. 1×8=8 (a) In 1914 when the First World War broke out, he wanted to join the army. At last at the age of 19 he joined the army as an ordinary soldier. (b) At the age of eleven, he showed his poetic genius. (c) On his return from battlefield, the gave up the sword for the pen and began to write poems. (d) In 1972, he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and was declared our national poet. He died on the 29 August, 1976 (e) His poem inspired our freedom fighters in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. (f) His famous poem ‘Bidrohi’stirred the whole nation . (g) He wrote a lot of poems, songs, short stories, gajals, novels, etc and travelled all branches of Bengali literature. (h) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1306 B.S. 1899 A. D. at Churulia in the district of Burdwan. h – b – a – c – g – e – f – d Ad Completing Story: Necessity of Physical Labour: Once there was an old king    Once upon a time, there lived an indolent king who avoided physical exertion. Consequently, his body became bloated, and he found it challenging to move around. In search of a solution, he summoned a learned and astute physician who diagnosed that the king's inactivity was the root cause of his corpulence. However, the remedy to alleviate his obesity required the king to engage in physical labor. The physician was apprehensive that if he advised the king to perform such activities and the king did not comply, he would grow even more robust.   Finally, the sagacious physician conceived a plan. He informed the king that his physical health was in grave danger and he needed urgent treatment. The king became despondent upon hearing this news. The physician then handed the king a club and instructed him to swing it in the morning and evening for at least an hour each day. At the outset, the king found the task arduous, and he quickly grew weary and perspired profusely. Despite the initial difficulties, he persisted and continued to swing the club for an entire month.   After a month, the king found himself rejuvenated, and his body had returned to a more healthy size. He appeared trim and fit. The physician returned to the palace to visit the king and informed him that engaging in physical labor is the best way to maintain good health. The king realized the physician's strategy and praised him for prescribing such a valuable remedy. In gratitude, the king rewarded the physician for his service.                                               An Idle King               Once there was an old king. He was indifferent to work. He did not like physical labor at all. As a result he grew so bulky that he could not move easily. He used to face much trouble for this  so he wanted to find out a means to get rid of his problem .At last he decided to take suggestions from a doctor. Accordingly he called in a doctor. The doctor was very wise. He listened to the problem of the old king very attentively and understood that idleness is the main reason behind the obesity of the king. The old king expected some good medicine from his doctor. But the doctor said to the king, “there is only one medicine in this world to get rid of this disease and if you do not take the medicine you will  die very soon.” Hearing this the king became very frightened. He earnestly requested the doctor to tell  the name of the medicine. The doctor  suggested him to buy a club from the market and told him to move it in the air until he grew tired. The old king got amazed but did not say anything. He had no way before him except doing so.                    According to the suggestion of the doctor he bought a club and started exercising with it until he grew tired. It was  a very tiresome and disgusting job for him as he was not acquainted with any kind of physical labour.  But remembering the warning of the doctor he could not leave this tedious job. Rather he followed the doctor’s advice very sincerely. Following the advice the old king got benefited. After a few days he found that he was getting slim day by day. At last the bulky king got cured and realized the consequence of the doctor’s suggestion. The king understood that physical labour is the best medicine to keep fit. The king, however thanked the doctor for prescribing the right medicine. Physical Labour Made a Wonder There lived a king who was unusually fat. When he sat on the throne, it cracked. It seemed to the courtiers that the throne would break down and thus the misfortune would fall upon the kingdom. So, the courtiers politely suggested the king that he should try to lose some weight. The king took seven days to lose his weight. The people agreed to his proposal. The king made a plan. He went alone to the nearby forest. He suffered and sweated a lot while walking, but he was determined to find the wise man who lived there. He was sure that the wise man could help him. After walking the whole morning, he arrived at a small hut. He met the wise man and told him about his problem. The wise man advised him to climb up the top of the hill close to his palace. On reaching the top of the high hill he would drink only three drops of the magic water he would give him. Then the king would be able to lose his weight. The next morning the king climbed the hill close to the palace. On reaching the top, he took out the bottle of magic water and drank three drops. He did this for seven days. After seven days he went to his palace and sat on the throne. But everybody saw that the throne did not crack. The king called in the wise man and asked what was so special with water. It is really miraculous. I lost my weight quite remarkably. The wise man told that there was nothing in the bottle but ordinary water. It was walking that made the king's weightless.   An idle king Once there was an old king. He was averse to physical labour. As a result, he grew very fat and could not move from one place to another easily. He called on a doctor. The doctor was very clever and wise. We he could easily understand that the idleness of the king is the root cause of his obesity. He thought that if he could reduce the obesity of the king. He (k) would feel well. Bu the only way to do this was to advise the king to do physical labour. The doctor was afraid how he could ask a king for physical labour. He also thought that if he advised him to do physical labour and if the king didn’t do so, he would grow more bulky. Finally, he hit upon a plan. He told the king that his (k) physical condition was not good at all and that’s why he needed immediate treatment. Hearing this, the king became gloomy and told the doctor to do everything for his cure. The doctor assured him saying that there was only one then, the doctor gave him a club and told him to brandish it in the morning and in the evening for at least one hour each day. At the very beginning day, when the king started brandishing the club, he became very tired. Sweat came out of his body and he found the task very difficult. He had no way but to do that. The king continued doing the job for one month. After a month, he found himself fresh and healthy. His bulky body became normal and he looked very smart. After a month, the doctor called on the king in his palace. The king was very happy to see the doctor. The doctor told the king that physical labour is the best medicine to keep the body fit. The king understood the doctor’s technique. He praised the doctor and thanked him for prescribing such a good medicine for him. He also rewarded him. Necessity of Physical Labour Once there was an old king who loved comfort and luxury. He spent most of his time lying on his soft bed, eating delicious food, and giving orders to his servants. He avoided any kind of physical work and thought it was unnecessary for a king to exert himself. As time went by, the king became weak and unhealthy. His body grew heavy, and he could barely move without help. One day, the royal doctor visited the king and told him, “Your Majesty, your health is failing because you don’t engage in any physical activity. Without exercise, even the strongest body becomes weak and useless.” The king was shocked to hear this and asked, “What can I do to regain my health?” The doctor replied, “You must work and exercise daily. Physical labour is essential for good health.” At first, the king hesitated, as he was not used to physical work. However, realizing the seriousness of his condition, he decided to follow the doctor’s advice. He started walking in the royal garden every morning and lifting light objects. Gradually, he began helping the gardeners with planting trees and watering the plants. As days turned into weeks, the king noticed a change in himself. His body became stronger, and his mind felt clearer. He had more energy and began to enjoy his daily activities. He realized that physical labour not only improved his health but also gave him a sense of satisfaction. The king then encouraged his subjects to engage in physical work and exercise regularly. He explained to them that no matter how rich or powerful a person is, good health cannot be maintained without physical activity. Moral: Physical labour is essential for good health and happiness. Without it, even the wealthiest person cannot lead a fulfilling life. Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Marco Polo Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Marco Polo soon became a great favorite with the King. II. It took the Polos over three years to reach China. III. In 1271, Marco Polo, who was then a boy of fifteen, set out from Venice to China. IV. Kublai Khan received them cordially. V. The King sent him as his ambassador to some parts of his Empire. VI. They had to travel by land and sea, over mountains and across deserts. VII. With the permission of the King, the Polos began their return journey which lasted for three years, and they reached Venice in 1295. VIII. The King found Marco Polo much better than his other ambassadors and rewarded him. IX. It was summer when the Polos reached Shangto, where Kublai Khan, the King of China, lived. X. He was accompanied by his father and uncle, who had already been to China. Correct Sequence:iii → x → vi → ii → ix → iv → i → v → viii → vii Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: In 1271, Marco Polo, who was then a boy of fifteen, set out from Venice to China. He was accompanied by his father and uncle, who had already been to China. They had to travel by land and sea, over mountains and across deserts. It took the Polos over three years to reach China. It was summer when the Polos reached Shangto, where Kublai Khan, the King of China, lived. Kublai Khan received them cordially. Marco Polo soon became a great favorite with the King. The King sent him as his ambassador to some parts of his Empire. The King found Marco Polo much better than his other ambassadors and rewarded him. With the permission of the King, the Polos began their return journey, which lasted for three years, and they reached Venice in 1295. 1271 সালে, মার্কো পোলো, যিনি তখন পনের বছর বয়সী বালক, ভেনিস থেকে চীনের উদ্দেশ্যে যাত্রা করেন। তার সাথে তার বাবা এবং চাচাও ছিলেন, যারা ইতিমধ্যে চীনে গিয়েছিলেন। তাদেরকে স্থলপথে, সমুদ্রপথে, পাহাড়ের উপর দিয়ে এবং মরুভূমিতে ভ্রমণ করতে হতো। চীনে পৌঁছাতে পোলোদের তিন বছরেরও বেশি সময় লেগেছিল। গ্রীষ্মকাল ছিল যখন পোলোরা সাংটোতে পৌঁছেছিল, যেখানে চীনের রাজা কুবলাই খান থাকতেন। কুবলাই খান তাদের সাদরে গ্রহণ করেন। মার্কো পোলো শীঘ্রই রাজার কাছে খুব প্রিয় হয়ে ওঠে। রাজা তাকে তার সাম্রাজ্যের কিছু অংশে তার দূত হিসেবে পাঠান। রাজা মার্কো পোলোকে তার অন্যান্য রাষ্ট্রদূতদের চেয়ে অনেক ভালো মনে করেন এবং তাকে পুরস্কৃত করেন। রাজার অনুমতি নিয়ে, পোলোরা তাদের প্রত্যাবর্তন যাত্রা শুরু করেছিল, যা তিন বছর স্থায়ী হয়েছিল এবং তারা 1295 সালে ভেনিসে পৌঁছেছিল। Marco Polo Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was one of the greatest adventurous men. II. Marco Polo was born in 1256 in Venice. III. He was accompanied by his father and uncle. IV. It took the Polos over three years to reach China. V. They had traveled by land and sea. VI. Actually, at that time, the journey was very difficult because of no speedy vehicles. VII. They also traveled over mountains and across deserts. VIII. For transport, they had used ships, camels, horses, and donkeys. IX. In 1271, he set out from Venice Correct Sequence: ii → ix → iii → v → viii → vii → vi → iv → x → i Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Marco Polo was born in 1256 in Venice. In 1271, he set out from Venice to China. He was accompanied by his father and uncle. They had traveled by land and sea. For transport, they had used ships, camels, horses, and donkeys. They also traveled over mountains and across deserts. Actually, at that time, the journey was very difficult because of no speedy vehicles. It took the Polos over three years to reach China. He was then 50 years old. He was one of the greatest adventurous men. মার্কো পোলো 1256 সালে ভেনিসে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। 1271 সালে, তিনি ভেনিস থেকে চীনের উদ্দেশ্যে যাত্রা করেন। তার সাথে তার বাবা ও চাচাও ছিলেন। তারা স্থল ও সমুদ্রপথে ভ্রমণ করেছিল। পরিবহনের জন্য তারা জাহাজ, উট, ঘোড়া এবং গাধা ব্যবহার করত। তারা পাহাড় ও মরুভূমিতেও ভ্রমণ করেছিল। প্রকৃতপক্ষে, সে সময় দ্রুতগতিতে যানবাহন না থাকায় যাত্রা খুবই কঠিন ছিল। চীনে পৌঁছাতে পোলোদের তিন বছরেরও বেশি সময় লেগেছিল। তখন তার বয়স 50 বছর। তিনি ছিলেন সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ দুঃসাহসী পুরুষদের একজন। Read the following sentences and put them in correct order.                                         1×8=8 (a)        In 1271 he set out from Venice to China. He was then 15 years old. (b)       They had travelled by land and sea. (c)        For transport they had used ships, camels, horses and donkeys. (d)       He was accompanied by his father and uncle. (e)        They also travelled over mountains and across deserts. (f)         Marco Polo was born in 1256 in Venice. He was one of the greatest adventurous men. (g)       It took the Polos over three years to reach China. (h)       Actually, at that time journey was very difficult because of no speedy vehicles.   f – a – d – b – e – h – c – g Ad Completing Story: THE LUNCHEON William Somerset Maugham I caught sight of her at the play and in answer to her beckoning I went over during the interval and sat down beside her. It was long since I had last seen her and if someone had not mentioned her name I do not think I would have recognized her. She addressed me brightly. "Well, it's many years since we first met. How time flies! We are not getting any younger. Do you remember the first time I saw you? You asked me to luncheon." Did I remember? It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarter and I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together. She had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. I answered, thanking her, and presently I received from her another letter saying that she was passing through Paris and would like to have a chat with me; but her time was limited and the only free moment she had was on the following Thursday. She asked me if I would give her a little luncheon at Foyot's. Foyot's is a restaurant at which the French senators eat and it was so far beyond my means that I had never even thought of going there. But I was flattered and I was too young to say no to a woman. I had eighty francs to live on till the end of the month and a modest luncheon should not cost more than fifteen. If I cut out coffee for the next two weeks I could manage well enough. I answered that I would meet her at Foyot's on Thursday at half past twelve. She was not so young as I expected and in appearance imposing rather than attractive. She was in fact a woman of forty, and she gave me the impression of having more teeth, white and large and even, than were necessary for any practical purpose. She was talkative, but since she seemed inclined to talk about me I was prepared to be an attentive listener. I was startled when the menu was brought, for the prices were a great deal higher than I had expected. But she reassured me. “I never eat anything for luncheon," she said. "Oh, don't say that!" I answered generously. "I never eat more than one thing. I think people eat too much nowadays. A little fish, perhaps. I wonder if they have any salmon." Well, it was early in the year for salmon and it was not on the menu, but I asked the waiter if there was any. Yes, they had a beautiful salmon, it was the first they had had. I ordered it for my guest. The waiter asked her if she would have something while it was being cooked. "No," she answered, "I never eat more than one thing. Unless you had a little caviar. I never mind caviar." My heart sank a little. I knew I could not afford caviar, but I could not tell her that. I told the waiter by all means to bring caviar. For myself I chose the cheapest dish on the menu and that was a mutton chop. "I think you're unwise to eat meat," she said. "I don't know how you can expect to work after eating heavy things like chops. I never overload my stomach." Then came the question of drink. "I never drink anything for luncheon," she said. "Neither do I," I answered promptly. "Except white wine," she went on as though I had not spoken. "These French white wines are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion." "What would you like?" I asked her. "My doctor won't let me drink anything but champagne." I think I turned a little pale. I ordered half a bottle. I mentioned casually that my doctor had absolutely forbidden me to drink champagne. "What are you going to drink, then?" "Water." She ate the caviar and she ate the salmon. She talked gaily of art and literature and music. But I wondered what the bill would come to. When my mutton chop arrived she said: "I see that you're in the habit of eating a heavy luncheon. I'm sure it's a mistake. Why don't you follow my example and just eat one thing? I'm sure you'd feel much better then." "I am only going to eat one thing," I said, as the waiter came again with the menu. She waved him aside with a light gesture. "No, no, I never eat anything for luncheon. Just a bite, I never want more than that. I can't eat anything more unless they had some of those giant asparagus. I should be sorry to leave Paris without having some of them." My heart sank. I had seen them in the shops and I knew that they were horribly expensive. My mouth had often watered at the sight of them. "Madame wants to know if you have any of those giant asparagus," I asked the waiter. I hoped he would say no. A happy smile spread over his broad face, and he assured me that they had some so large, so splendid, so tender, that it was a marvel. "I'm not in the least hungry," my guest sighed, "but if you insist I don't mind having some asparagus.” I ordered them. "Aren't you going to have any?" "No, I never eat asparagus." "I know there are people who don't like them." We waited for the asparagus to be cooked. Panic seized me. It was not a question now how much money I should have left for the rest of the month, but whether I had enough to pay the bill. It would be terrible to find myself ten francs short and be obliged to borrow from my guest. I could not bring myself to do that. I knew exactly how much money I had and if the bill came to more I made up my mind that I would put my hand in my pocket and with a dramatic cry start up and say my money had been stolen. If she had not money enough to pay the bill then the only thing to do would be to leave my watch and say I would come back and pay later. The asparagus appeared. They were enormous and appetizing. The smell of the melted butter tickled my nostrils. I watched the woman send them down her throat and in my polite way I talked on the condition of the drama in the Balkans. At last she finished. "Coffee?" I said. "Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee," she answered. It was all the same to me now, so I ordered coffee for myself and an ice-cream and coffee for her. "You know, there's one thing I thoroughly believe in," she said, as she ate the ice-cream. "One should always get up from a meal feeling one could eat a little more." "Are you still hungry?" I asked faintly. "Oh, no, I'm not hungry; you see, I don't eat luncheon. I have a cup of coffee in the morning and then dinner, but I never eat more than one thing for luncheon. I was speaking for you." "Oh, I see!" Then a terrible thing happened. While we were waiting for the coffee, the head waiter, with a smile on his false face, came up to us bearing a large basket full of huge peaches. Peaches were not in season then. Lord knew what they cost. I knew too — a little later, for my guest, going on with her conversation, absent-mindedly took one. "You see, you've filled your stomach with a lot of meat and you can't eat any more. But I've just had a snack and I shall enjoy a peach." The bill came and when I paid it I found that I had only enough for a quite inadequate tip. Her eyes rested for a moment on the three francs I left for the waiter and I knew that she thought me mean. But when I walked out of the restaurant I had the whole month before me and not a penny in my pocket. "Follow my example," she said as we shook hands, "and never eat more than one thing for luncheon." "I'll do better than that," I answered. "I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight." "Humorist!" she cried gaily, jumping into a cab. "You're quite a humorist!" But I have had my revenge at last. Today she weighs twenty-one stone.' Ad

Rearranging Sentences: A farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. "Is there anyone to lift the sack, please?" the farmer said indifferently. II. "You can do that easily, friend," said the nobleman. "Help someone while he is in danger. That will be thanking me." III. The farmer could recognize him. IV. The nobleman was so kind-hearted. V. Once a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. VI. A sack fell down on the way when the horse stumbled. VII. Meanwhile, he saw a man coming towards him. VIII. "My Lord, how can I thank you?" the farmer said cordially. IX. "If I asked him to help me, it would be an insult to him," thought the farmer. X. He lifted the heavy sack and placed it on the horse’s back. Correct Sequence: V → VI → I → VII → III → IX → IV → X → VIII → II Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Once a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. A sack fell down on the way when the horse stumbled. “Is there anyone to lift the sack, please?” the farmer said indifferently. Meanwhile, he saw a man coming towards him. The farmer could recognize him. “If I asked him to help me, it would be an insult to him,” thought the farmer. The nobleman was so kind-hearted. He lifted the heavy sack and placed it on the horse’s back. “My Lord, how can I thank you?” the farmer said cordially. “You can do that easily, friend,” said the nobleman. “Help someone while he is in danger. That will be thanking me.” একবার এক কৃষক এক কলে কয়েক বস্তা গম নিয়ে যাচ্ছিলেন। পথে ঘোড়ার হোঁচট খেয়ে একটা বস্তা পড়ে গেল। "বস্তা তোলার জন্য কেউ কি আছে, প্লিজ?" কৃষক উদাসীনভাবে বলল। এসময় তিনি দেখতে পান একজন লোক তার দিকে এগিয়ে আসছে। কৃষক তাকে চিনতে পারে। "আমি যদি তাকে আমাকে সাহায্য করতে বলি, তাহলে এটা তার জন্য অপমান হবে," কৃষক ভাবলেন। সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তিটি খুব দয়ালু ছিলেন। তিনি ভারী বস্তাটি তুলে ঘোড়ার পিঠে রাখলেন। "আমার প্রভু, আমি কিভাবে আপনাকে ধন্যবাদ জানাতে পারি?" কৃষক আন্তরিকভাবে বলল। "তুমি এটা সহজে করতে পারো বন্ধু," অভিজাত বলল। “কাউকে বিপদের সময় সাহায্য করুন। এটা আমাকে ধন্যবাদ দেবে।” Ad Completing Story: A Farmer and His Sacks                     A farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometers away. He was taking the sacks there by placing them on the back of his horse. On the way the horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. It was too heavy for the farmer to lift and there was nobody around to help him. He thought it would be a great loss to leave the sack of wheat, which fell to the ground. He was wandering what to do.                     Meanwhile he saw a horseman coming towards him. His heart jumped. As the rider was coming nearer, the farmer recognized him. He was a nobleman who lived in a great house at the top of the hill. The farmer thought that it was not proper for him to seek help from the person of a high rank. He might take it for an insult if he approached him for help in lifting the sack. So he dared not approached the rider. The poor man was at a complete loss.                  The nobleman was very generous. He was more than a person of title.  He was a gentleman as well. He stopped in front of the farmer and got down from the horse and said, “I see you’ve had a mishap, friend.” “Fortunately, I have come along just now, for it is difficult to find help in a place like this.”                  He came forward to help the farmer willingly. Then he held one end of the sack and asked the farmer to hold the other end. Together they lifted the sack and placed it once again on the horse’s back.              The farmer took off his cap and said, “My lord, how can I thank you?” “You can do that easily, friend,” replied the nobleman, “Whenever you see somebody in difficulty do your best to help him and that will be thanking me.” Complete the following story following the cue One day a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometres away from his house. On the way the.......... Ans.                         The Farmer and the Noble Man One day a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometres away from his house. On the way the horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. It was too heavy for the farmer to lift and there was nobody around to help him. He was at a loss. Meanwhile he saw a horseman coming towards him. His heart jumped. As the rider was 'coming nearer, the farmer recognised him. He was the nobleman who lived in a great house at the top of the hill. The farmer thought that it was not proper to seek help from the person of a high rank. So, he dared not approach the rider. The poor. man was at a complete loss. The nobleman was very generous. He was a gentleman. He stopped in front of the farmer and got down from the horse. He came forward to helping ijhe Tarmer willingly. Then he held one end of the sack and asked the farmer to hold the other end. Together they lifted the sack and placed it once again n on the horse's back. The farmer was surprised at his wonderful and sweet behaviour. He wished his long happy and successful life from heart. We always should help the men who are in danger or in wants. Helping or serving others is helping or serving Allah. The Farmer and the Noble Man /   Humanitarian Duty Regardless of Rank : One day, a farmer was taking some sacks      Once upon a time, a farmer was travelling towards a mill with sacks of wheat, when his horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. The sack was far too heavy for the farmer to lift, and he was left in a quandary as there was no one around to lend him a hand. Suddenly, a horseman appeared on the horizon, riding towards him. The farmer's heart leaped with joy when he realised that it was a nobleman, who lived in a magnificent house atop the hill. However, the farmer felt it was inappropriate to approach someone of such a high rank for help, and he hesitated to call out for aid.   The farmer was stuck in a difficult situation until the nobleman, who was a gentleman with a compassionate heart, stopped his horse in front of the farmer and alighted from it. He approached the poor man, and inquired in a gentle voice, "What seems to be troubling you? You appear to be quite upset." The farmer, being too proud to ask for help from a person of such high standing, tried to shrug off the nobleman's offer, replying, "It's nothing, sir. Please, continue on your way. I do not want to trouble you." However, the nobleman would not be dissuaded, and repeated his offer to assist the farmer.   The nobleman then spotted the fallen sack and exclaimed, "Oh! Now I understand what has happened. Let me help you to set it right. Give me a hand." The farmer, compelled by the nobleman's kindness, accepted his offer and together they hefted the sack back onto the horse's back. The farmer felt grateful and wanted to express his appreciation to the nobleman. However, the nobleman merely saw it as a humanitarian duty and advised the farmer to do the same for others in their time of need.   This encounter between the farmer and the nobleman reminds us that kindness and compassion should not be limited by one's rank or social status. The nobleman's altruism and willingness to help a stranger in need, regardless of his station in life, serves as a powerful example for all of us to follow. Humanitarian Duty Regardless of Rank One day a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometres away. On the way the horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. It was too heavy for the farmer to lift and there was nobody around to help him. He was at a loss. Meanwhile, he saw a horseman coming towards him. His heart jumped with joy. As the rider was coming nearer, the farmer recognised him. He was the nobleman who lived in a great house at the top of the hill. The farmer thought that it was not proper for him to seek help from the person of such a high rank. So, he dared not approach the rider. The poor man was at a complete loss. The nobleman was a gentleman and very generous. He stopped in front of the farmer and got down from the horse. He came forward to help the farmer willingly. He asked the poor farmer in a soft voice, "What has happened, dear? You look very upset." The farmer said, "It's nothing, sir. Please you go your own way. I don't want to trouble you." The noble man said, "You must tell me what has happened. Do you need any help?" Then he looked around and saw the sack lying on the ground. The noble man then said, "Oh! Now I understand. I'll help you to get the sack in its place. Give me a hand." The farmer had to give in to the insistence of the nobleman. He held one end of the sack and asked the farmer to hold the other end. Together they lifted the sack and placed it once again on the horse's back. The farmer took off his cap and wanted to offer thanks to the nobleman. But the nobleman took it as a humanitarian duty and suggested him to do the same in other's distress. পদমর্যাদা নির্বিশেষে মানবিক কর্তব্য একদিন একজন কৃষক একটি মিলের কাছে গমের বস্তা নিয়ে যাচ্ছিলেন। মিলটি কয়েক কিলোমিটার দূরে ছিল। পথে ঘোড়াটি হোঁচট খেয়ে পড়ে গেল এবং একটি বস্তা মাটিতে পড়ে গেল। কৃষকের পক্ষে এটি তোলা খুব ভারী ছিল এবং তাকে সাহায্য করার জন্য আশেপাশে কেউ ছিল না। সে হতাশ হয়ে পড়ল। ইতিমধ্যে সে একজন ঘোড়সওয়ারকে তার দিকে আসতে দেখল। তার হৃদয় আনন্দে লাফিয়ে উঠল। আরোহী যত কাছে আসছিল, কৃষক তাকে চিনতে পারল। তিনি ছিলেন সেই সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি যিনি পাহাড়ের চূড়ায় একটি বিশাল বাড়িতে থাকতেন। কৃষক ভাবল যে এত উচ্চ পদস্থ ব্যক্তির কাছ থেকে সাহায্য চাওয়া তার পক্ষে ঠিক নয়। তাই, সে আরোহীর কাছে যাওয়ার সাহস করল না। দরিদ্র লোকটি সম্পূর্ণ হতাশ হয়ে পড়েছিল। সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি একজন ভদ্রলোক এবং অত্যন্ত উদার ছিলেন। তিনি কৃষকের সামনে থামলেন এবং ঘোড়া থেকে নেমে পড়লেন। তিনি স্বেচ্ছায় কৃষককে সাহায্য করার জন্য এগিয়ে এলেন। তিনি দরিদ্র কৃষককে মৃদু স্বরে জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, "কি হয়েছে, প্রিয়? তুমি খুব বিচলিত দেখাচ্ছে।" কৃষক বলল, "কিছু না, মহাশয়। আপনি নিজের পথে চলে যান। আমি আপনাকে ঝামেলা করতে চাই না।" সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি বললেন, "আপনাকে আমাকে বলতে হবে কী হয়েছে। আপনার কি কোনও সাহায্যের প্রয়োজন?" তারপর তিনি চারপাশে তাকিয়ে দেখলেন বস্তাটি মাটিতে পড়ে আছে। সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি বললেন, "ওহ! এখন আমি বুঝতে পারছি। আমি আপনাকে বস্তাটি তার জায়গায় আনতে সাহায্য করব। আমাকে সাহায্য করুন।" কৃষককে সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তির জেদের কাছে নতি স্বীকার করতে হয়েছিল। তিনি বস্তার এক প্রান্ত ধরে কৃষককে অন্য প্রান্তটি ধরতে বললেন। তারা একসাথে বস্তাটি তুলে আবার ঘোড়ার পিঠে রাখলেন। কৃষক তার টুপিটি খুলে সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তিকে ধন্যবাদ জানাতে চাইলেন। কিন্তু সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি এটিকে মানবিক কর্তব্য হিসেবে গ্রহণ করলেন এবং অন্যের কষ্টে একই কাজ করার পরামর্শ দিলেন। Ad Ad A Farmer and His Sacks                     A farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometers away. He was taking the sacks there by placing them on the back of his horse. On the way the horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. It was too heavy for the farmer to lift and there was nobody around to help him. He thought it would be a great loss to leave the sack of wheat, which fell to the ground. He was wandering what to do.                     Meanwhile he saw a horseman coming towards him. His heart jumped. As the rider was coming nearer, the farmer recognized him. He was a nobleman who lived in a great house at the top of the hill. The farmer thought that it was not proper for him to seek help from the person of a high rank. He might take it for an insult if he approached him for help in lifting the sack. So he dared not approached the rider. The poor man was at a complete loss.                  The nobleman was very generous. He was more than a person of title.  He was a gentleman as well. He stopped in front of the farmer and got down from the horse and said, “I see you’ve had a mishap, friend.” “Fortunately, I have come along just now, for it is difficult to find help in a place like this.”                  He came forward to help the farmer willingly. Then he held one end of the sack and asked the farmer to hold the other end. Together they lifted the sack and placed it once again on the horse’s back.              The farmer took off his cap and said, “My lord, how can I thank you?” “You can do that easily, friend,” replied the nobleman, “Whenever you see somebody in difficulty do your best to help him and that will be thanking me.” Complete the following story following the cue One day a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometres away from his house. On the way the.......... Ans.                         The Farmer and the Noble Man One day a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometres away from his house. On the way the horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. It was too heavy for the farmer to lift and there was nobody around to help him. He was at a loss. Meanwhile he saw a horseman coming towards him. His heart jumped. As the rider was 'coming nearer, the farmer recognised him. He was the nobleman who lived in a great house at the top of the hill. The farmer thought that it was not proper to seek help from the person of a high rank. So, he dared not approach the rider. The poor. man was at a complete loss. The nobleman was very generous. He was a gentleman. He stopped in front of the farmer and got down from the horse. He came forward to helping ijhe Tarmer willingly. Then he held one end of the sack and asked the farmer to hold the other end. Together they lifted the sack and placed it once again n on the horse's back. The farmer was surprised at his wonderful and sweet behaviour. He wished his long happy and successful life from heart. We always should help the men who are in danger or in wants. Helping or serving others is helping or serving Allah. The Farmer and the Noble Man /   Humanitarian Duty Regardless of Rank : One day, a farmer was taking some sacks      Once upon a time, a farmer was travelling towards a mill with sacks of wheat, when his horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. The sack was far too heavy for the farmer to lift, and he was left in a quandary as there was no one around to lend him a hand. Suddenly, a horseman appeared on the horizon, riding towards him. The farmer's heart leaped with joy when he realised that it was a nobleman, who lived in a magnificent house atop the hill. However, the farmer felt it was inappropriate to approach someone of such a high rank for help, and he hesitated to call out for aid.   The farmer was stuck in a difficult situation until the nobleman, who was a gentleman with a compassionate heart, stopped his horse in front of the farmer and alighted from it. He approached the poor man, and inquired in a gentle voice, "What seems to be troubling you? You appear to be quite upset." The farmer, being too proud to ask for help from a person of such high standing, tried to shrug off the nobleman's offer, replying, "It's nothing, sir. Please, continue on your way. I do not want to trouble you." However, the nobleman would not be dissuaded, and repeated his offer to assist the farmer.   The nobleman then spotted the fallen sack and exclaimed, "Oh! Now I understand what has happened. Let me help you to set it right. Give me a hand." The farmer, compelled by the nobleman's kindness, accepted his offer and together they hefted the sack back onto the horse's back. The farmer felt grateful and wanted to express his appreciation to the nobleman. However, the nobleman merely saw it as a humanitarian duty and advised the farmer to do the same for others in their time of need.   This encounter between the farmer and the nobleman reminds us that kindness and compassion should not be limited by one's rank or social status. The nobleman's altruism and willingness to help a stranger in need, regardless of his station in life, serves as a powerful example for all of us to follow. Humanitarian Duty Regardless of Rank One day a farmer was taking some sacks of wheat to a mill. The mill was a few kilometres away. On the way the horse stumbled and one of the sacks fell to the ground. It was too heavy for the farmer to lift and there was nobody around to help him. He was at a loss. Meanwhile, he saw a horseman coming towards him. His heart jumped with joy. As the rider was coming nearer, the farmer recognised him. He was the nobleman who lived in a great house at the top of the hill. The farmer thought that it was not proper for him to seek help from the person of such a high rank. So, he dared not approach the rider. The poor man was at a complete loss. The nobleman was a gentleman and very generous. He stopped in front of the farmer and got down from the horse. He came forward to help the farmer willingly. He asked the poor farmer in a soft voice, "What has happened, dear? You look very upset." The farmer said, "It's nothing, sir. Please you go your own way. I don't want to trouble you." The noble man said, "You must tell me what has happened. Do you need any help?" Then he looked around and saw the sack lying on the ground. The noble man then said, "Oh! Now I understand. I'll help you to get the sack in its place. Give me a hand." The farmer had to give in to the insistence of the nobleman. He held one end of the sack and asked the farmer to hold the other end. Together they lifted the sack and placed it once again on the horse's back. The farmer took off his cap and wanted to offer thanks to the nobleman. But the nobleman took it as a humanitarian duty and suggested him to do the same in other's distress. পদমর্যাদা নির্বিশেষে মানবিক কর্তব্য একদিন একজন কৃষক একটি মিলের কাছে গমের বস্তা নিয়ে যাচ্ছিলেন। মিলটি কয়েক কিলোমিটার দূরে ছিল। পথে ঘোড়াটি হোঁচট খেয়ে পড়ে গেল এবং একটি বস্তা মাটিতে পড়ে গেল। কৃষকের পক্ষে এটি তোলা খুব ভারী ছিল এবং তাকে সাহায্য করার জন্য আশেপাশে কেউ ছিল না। সে হতাশ হয়ে পড়ল। ইতিমধ্যে সে একজন ঘোড়সওয়ারকে তার দিকে আসতে দেখল। তার হৃদয় আনন্দে লাফিয়ে উঠল। আরোহী যত কাছে আসছিল, কৃষক তাকে চিনতে পারল। তিনি ছিলেন সেই সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি যিনি পাহাড়ের চূড়ায় একটি বিশাল বাড়িতে থাকতেন। কৃষক ভাবল যে এত উচ্চ পদস্থ ব্যক্তির কাছ থেকে সাহায্য চাওয়া তার পক্ষে ঠিক নয়। তাই, সে আরোহীর কাছে যাওয়ার সাহস করল না। দরিদ্র লোকটি সম্পূর্ণ হতাশ হয়ে পড়েছিল। সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি একজন ভদ্রলোক এবং অত্যন্ত উদার ছিলেন। তিনি কৃষকের সামনে থামলেন এবং ঘোড়া থেকে নেমে পড়লেন। তিনি স্বেচ্ছায় কৃষককে সাহায্য করার জন্য এগিয়ে এলেন। তিনি দরিদ্র কৃষককে মৃদু স্বরে জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, "কি হয়েছে, প্রিয়? তুমি খুব বিচলিত দেখাচ্ছে।" কৃষক বলল, "কিছু না, মহাশয়। আপনি নিজের পথে চলে যান। আমি আপনাকে ঝামেলা করতে চাই না।" সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি বললেন, "আপনাকে আমাকে বলতে হবে কী হয়েছে। আপনার কি কোনও সাহায্যের প্রয়োজন?" তারপর তিনি চারপাশে তাকিয়ে দেখলেন বস্তাটি মাটিতে পড়ে আছে। সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি বললেন, "ওহ! এখন আমি বুঝতে পারছি। আমি আপনাকে বস্তাটি তার জায়গায় আনতে সাহায্য করব। আমাকে সাহায্য করুন।" কৃষককে সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তির জেদের কাছে নতি স্বীকার করতে হয়েছিল। তিনি বস্তার এক প্রান্ত ধরে কৃষককে অন্য প্রান্তটি ধরতে বললেন। তারা একসাথে বস্তাটি তুলে আবার ঘোড়ার পিঠে রাখলেন। কৃষক তার টুপিটি খুলে সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তিকে ধন্যবাদ জানাতে চাইলেন। কিন্তু সম্ভ্রান্ত ব্যক্তি এটিকে মানবিক কর্তব্য হিসেবে গ্রহণ করলেন এবং অন্যের কষ্টে একই কাজ করার পরামর্শ দিলেন।

Rearranging Sentences: A farmer found a purse Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. There lived a farmer in a village who had a few acres of land. II. He was thinking about how he could add to his income. III. One day, he was walking through the fields when he came across a purse of gold. IV. He showed it to his greedy wife. V. However, he picked it up and carried it home. VI. She advised him to use it or at least a part of it for themselves. VII. The land yielded him some crops. VIII. He thought that it might have been dropped by a passerby. IX. But he was more than honest, so he began to find out the owner of the purse instead of using it. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → VII → II → III → VIII → V → IV → VI → IX ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: There lived a farmer in a village who had a few acres of land. The land yielded him some crops. He was thinking about how he could add to his income. One day, he was walking through the fields when he came across a purse of gold. He thought that it might have been dropped by a passerby. However, he picked it up and carried it home. He showed it to his greedy wife. She advised him to use it or at least a part of it for themselves. But he was more than honest, so he began to find out the owner of the purse instead of using it. এক গ্রামে এক কৃষক থাকতেন যার কয়েক একর জমি ছিল। জমি তাকে কিছু ফসল ফলিয়েছিল। সে ভাবছিল কিভাবে সে তার আয় যোগ করবে। একদিন মাঠের মধ্যে দিয়ে হাঁটতে হাঁটতে সোনার মানিব্যাগ দেখতে পেলেন। তিনি ভেবেছিলেন যে এটি কোনও পথচারী ফেলে দিয়েছে। যাইহোক, তিনি তা তুলে বাড়িতে নিয়ে যান। তিনি তা তার লোভী স্ত্রীকে দেখালেন। তিনি তাকে এটি বা অন্তত একটি অংশ নিজেদের জন্য ব্যবহার করার পরামর্শ দেন। কিন্তু সে বেশি সৎ ছিল, তাই পার্স ব্যবহার না করে তার মালিককে খুঁজে বের করতে লাগল। A farmer found a purse / The Honest Farmer   Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. With that, he supported his family. II. He was thinking about how he could add to his income. III. He showed it to his greedy wife. IV. The land yielded him some crops. V. One day, he was walking through the fields when he came across a purse of gold. VI. However, he picked it up and carried it home. VII. There lived a farmer in a village who had a few acres of land. VIII. He thought that it might have been dropped by a passerby. IX. She advised him to use it or at least a part of it for themselves. X. But he was more than honest, so he began to find out the owner of the purse instead of using it.   Rewritten Jumbled Story: VII → IV → III → II → V → VIII → VI → IX → X → I Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: There lived a farmer in a village who had a few acres of land. The land yielded him some crops. He showed it to his greedy wife. He was thinking about how he could add to his income. One day, he was walking through the fields when he came across a purse of gold. He thought that it might have been dropped by a passerby. However, he picked it up and carried it home. She advised him to use it or at least a part of it for themselves. But he was more than honest, so he began to find out the owner of the purse instead of using it. With that, he supported his family. এক গ্রামে এক কৃষক থাকতেন যার কয়েক একর জমি ছিল। জমি তাকে কিছু ফসল ফলিয়েছিল। তিনি তা তার লোভী স্ত্রীকে দেখালেন। সে ভাবছিল কিভাবে সে তার আয় যোগ করবে। একদিন মাঠের মধ্যে দিয়ে হাঁটতে হাঁটতে সোনার মানিব্যাগ দেখতে পেলেন। তিনি ভেবেছিলেন যে এটি কোনও পথচারী ফেলে দিয়েছে। যাইহোক, তিনি তা তুলে বাড়িতে নিয়ে যান। তিনি তাকে এটি বা অন্তত একটি অংশ নিজেদের জন্য ব্যবহার করার পরামর্শ দেন। কিন্তু সে বেশি সৎ ছিল, তাই পার্স ব্যবহার না করে তার মালিককে খুঁজে বের করতে লাগল। এর মাধ্যমে তিনি তার পরিবারকে সমর্থন করেছেন। Farmar found a purse Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. There lived a poor but worthy farmer in a village. II. One day while walking through the field, he found a purse of gold which had been dropped by a passer-by. III. He carried it home and showed it to his wife. IV. She advised him to use it or at least a part of it for themselves. V. The honest farmer told his wife that honesty is the best policy and that he would first try to find out the man who had lost it. VI. The wife rebuked the husband for his foolishness. VII. The farmer kept saying, "Honesty is the best policy." VIII. The owner of the purse was at last discovered by the farmer. IX. The rich man took the purse and gave him thanks but no reward. Correct Sequence: I → II → III → IV → V → VI → VII → VIII → IX Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: There lived a poor but worthy farmer in a village. One day while walking through the field, he found a purse of gold which had been dropped by a passer-by. He carried it home and showed it to his wife. She advised him to use it or at least a part of it for themselves. The honest farmer told his wife that honesty is the best policy and that he would first try to find out the man who had lost it. The wife rebuked the husband for his foolishness. The farmer kept saying, "Honesty is the best policy." The owner of the purse was at last discovered by the farmer. The rich man took the purse and gave him thanks but no reward.   একটি গ্রামে এক দরিদ্র কিন্তু যোগ্য কৃষক বাস করতেন। একদিন মাঠের মধ্যে দিয়ে হেঁটে যাওয়ার সময় তিনি একটি সোনার মানিব্যাগ দেখতে পেলেন যা একজন পথচারী ফেলে দিয়েছে। তিনি তা বাড়িতে নিয়ে গিয়ে স্ত্রীকে দেখালেন। তিনি তাকে এটি বা অন্তত একটি অংশ নিজেদের জন্য ব্যবহার করার পরামর্শ দেন। সৎ কৃষক তার স্ত্রীকে বলেছিলেন যে সততা সর্বোত্তম নীতি এবং তিনি প্রথমে সেই লোকটিকে খুঁজে বের করার চেষ্টা করবেন যে এটি হারিয়েছে। স্ত্রী স্বামীকে তার বোকামির জন্য ধমক দিল। কৃষক বলতে থাকেন, "সততাই সর্বোত্তম নীতি।" পার্সের মালিক শেষ পর্যন্ত কৃষক আবিষ্কার করেন। ধনী ব্যাগটি নিয়ে তাকে ধন্যবাদ জানাল কিন্তু কোন পুরস্কার নেই। Read the following sentences and put them in correct order. 1×8=8 (a)        However, he picked it up and carried it home. He showed it to his wife. (b)       One day he was walking through the fields. (c)        He thought that it might have been dropped by a passer-by. (d)       With that he supported his family with difficulty. (e)        He had a few acres of lands. The lands yielded him some crops. (f)         So he always thought how he could add to his income. (g)       There lived a farmer in a village. (h)       While walking he came across a purse of gold.   g – e – d – f – b – h – c – a Ad Completing Story:                              HONEST DEED ALWAYS REWARDED One day an old farmer was going through a field. All on a sudden, he found a purse which was full of the pieces of gold. He became wonder-struck when he saw the gold. He was in a fix and could not think anything clearly. He became very happy and began to dream of becoming rich very soon by selling the pieces of gold. So, he took the purse and returned home in an extremely jolly mood. He hesitated to tell his wife why he was so happy. But when his wife insisted, he disclosed the fact to her and told her that they would not remain poor any longer. He described his plans to her and told that he would sell these pieces of gold and thus would become rich. But as the wife was honest, she said scornfully, "No, you can't do that. It's a sin. You must find the owner and return the purse of gold. I'll help you find the owner." Then the old fanner told her that he would sell only a few pieces of gold and would return the rest to the owner. But his wife did not agree. In the meantime, the news spread everywhere and so the owner of the purse came and asked for his gold. At that time the farmer thought that the owner must give him some pieces of gold as a reward. So, he returned the purse of gold to its owner and the owner went away without giving any reward to him. So, the old farmer became sad and unhappy and cursed his bad luck. But his wife said to him that he is sure to receive reward from Allah. Reward of Honesty Completing Story Once there lived a poor but kind farmer in a small village. He owned a small piece of land and earn just enough money to take care of his wife and seven children. Life was hard, and he always worried about how to meet his family growing needs. As his children grow older, they needed more things, and this made the family expenses rise. One day, while walking through his field, the farmer was deep in thought, feeling anxious about how to make more money to support his family. Suddenly, he spotted a small wallet lying on the ground. Surprised, he picked it up and opened it. Inside, there was a lot of money. He immediately went home and showed it to his wife. His wife, seeing all the money, became excited. She suggested they keep the money and use it to solve their problems. However, the farmer did not agree. He told his wife that the money did not belong to them, and they should return it to its rightful owner. After a few days, the farmer found the owner of the wallet. It belonged to a very rich man. When the farmer returned the wallet, the rich man was wonder by his honesty. To show his gratitude, he offered the farmer a job as his  caretaker . The farmer accepted the job, and soon, he and his family were living a happier life. This story teaches us that honesty always brings good rewards. Even though the farmer was poor, his honesty changed his life for the better.                             HONEST DEED ALWAYS REWARDED One day an old farmer was going through a field. All on a sudden, he found a purse which was full of the pieces of gold. He became wonder-struck when he saw the gold. He was in a fix and could not think anything clearly. He became very happy and began to dream of becoming rich very soon by selling the pieces of gold. So, he took the purse and returned home in an extremely jolly mood. He hesitated to tell his wife why he was so happy. But when his wife insisted, he disclosed the fact to her and told her that they would not remain poor any longer. He described his plans to her and told that he would sell these pieces of gold and thus would become rich. But as the wife was honest, she said scornfully, "No, you can't do that. It's a sin. You must find the owner and return the purse of gold. I'll help you find the owner." Then the old fanner told her that he would sell only a few pieces of gold and would return the rest to the owner. But his wife did not agree. In the meantime, the news spread everywhere and so the owner of the purse came and asked for his gold. At that time the farmer thought that the owner must give him some pieces of gold as a reward. So, he returned the purse of gold to its owner and the owner went away without giving any reward to him. So, the old farmer became sad an nhappy and cursed his bad luck. But his wife said to him that he is sure to receive reward from Allah. Reward of Honesty Completing Story Once there lived a poor but kind farmer in a small village. He owned a small piece of land and earn just enough money to take care of his wife and seven children. Life was hard, and he always worried about how to meet his family growing needs. As his children grow older, they needed more things, and this made the family expenses rise. One day, while walking through his field, the farmer was deep in thought, feeling anxious about how to make more money to support his family. Suddenly, he spotted a small wallet lying on the ground. Surprised, he picked it up and opened it. Inside, there was a lot of money. He immediately went home and showed it to his wife. His wife, seeing all the money, became excited. She suggested they keep the money and use it to solve their problems. However, the farmer did not agree. He told his wife that the money did not belong to them, and they should return it to its rightful owner. After a few days, the farmer found the owner of the wallet. It belonged to a very rich man. When the farmer returned the wallet, the rich man was wonder by his honesty. To show his gratitude, he offered the farmer a job as his  caretaker . The farmer accepted the job, and soon, he and his family were living a happier life. This story teaches us that honesty always brings good rewards. Even though the farmer was poor, his honesty changed his life for the better. Honesty Never Goes Unrewarded: Once there lived a farmer   In a small, rural village lived a poor but worthy farmer who, with the modest income from his meager few acres of land, managed to support himself, his wife and their seven children. As he walked through his fields one day, he pondered his circumstances, realizing that as his children grew older and required more, their family expenses continued to increase. In an effort to brainstorm how he could earn additional funds, he happened upon a purse lying on the ground before him.   Initially, the farmer considered that someone must have lost the purse, and he could not keep it for himself. Nevertheless, he picked it up and opened it, revealing a substantial sum of money inside. Rushing home to share his discovery with his wife, she greedily suggested they keep the money for themselves and use it to better their family's situation. However, the farmer's moral compass pointed in a different direction. He recognized that the money was not rightfully theirs and insisted that they find the owner of the lost purse.   After a few days, the farmer successfully located the rightful owner and promptly returned the lost item, along with its contents. The owner, a very wealthy man, was deeply moved by the farmer's honesty and integrity. Impressed by the farmer's character, the wealthy man appointed him as his caretaker.   Overjoyed by this newfound opportunity, the farmer began his new job with a sense of pride and honor. His honesty had not only earned him the admiration of others, but it had also paved the way for a brighter future. The farmer learned that doing what is right is often rewarded in ways beyond measure, and his unwavering moral compass had led him to a newfound success and prosperity.  সততার পুরস্কার এক সময়ের কথা, এক গরিব কিন্তু সৎ কৃষক একটি গ্রামে বাস করত। তার ছোট্ট একটি জমি ছিল, এবং তিনি যা আয় করতেন, তা দিয়ে তার স্ত্রী ও সাত সন্তানকে কোনোভাবে চালিয়ে নিচ্ছিলেন। জীবন ছিল খুবই কঠিন, আর তিনি প্রায়ই চিন্তা করতেন কীভাবে তার পরিবারের জন্য আরও টাকার ব্যবস্থা করবেন, কারণ তার সন্তানরা বড় হচ্ছিল এবং তাদের চাহিদাও বাড়ছিল। একদিন, মাঠে হাঁটতে হাঁটতে তিনি মাটিতে একটি থলে পড়ে থাকতে দেখলেন। থলেটি তুলে নিয়ে খুলে দেখেন, ভেতরে অনেক টাকা! তিনি তাড়াতাড়ি বাড়ি ফিরে তার স্ত্রীকে টাকা ভর্তি থলেটি দেখালেন। তার স্ত্রী খুশি হয়ে বললেন, “এই টাকা আমরা রেখে দিই, আমাদের সমস্যাগুলো সমাধান হয়ে যাবে।” কিন্তু কৃষক তা মানলেন না। তিনি বললেন, এই টাকা আমাদের নয়, এটি যার হারিয়েছে, তাকে ফিরিয়ে দিতে হবে। কয়েকদিন পর, কৃষক জানতে পারলেন যে থলেটি গ্রামের এক ধনী মানুষের। কৃষক যখন টাকাটা ফিরিয়ে দিলেন, ধনী ব্যক্তি খুবই খুশি হলেন এবং কৃষকের সততায় মুগ্ধ হলেন। কৃতজ্ঞতা জানাতে তিনি কৃষককে তার দেখাশোনার চাকরি দিলেন। কৃষক সেই কাজটি গ্রহণ করলেন, এবং কিছুদিনের মধ্যেই তার পরিবার সুখে দিন কাটাতে লাগল। এই গল্পটি আমাদের শেখায় যে সততা সবসময় ভালো ফল বয়ে আনে। যদিও কৃষক ছিলেন গরিব, তার সততাই তাকে সুখ এবং সফলতা এনে দিল। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Rearrange the following sentences to make a sequenced paragraph: a. He is called the Father of Biology because of his creativity. b. ‘Polities’ is one of his famous books where we get the fullest development of his wisdom. c. Aristotle was born in Greece. d. He also wrote books on literature, economics and comparative polities. e. He wanted to be a physician but he never cherished to be so. f. As a result from his childhood, he studied under a great free thinker Plato. g. As a result from childhood, he studied under a great free thinker Plato. h. He was a son of Royal Physician. i. Aristotle achieving his academic qualifications took the pen to write different topics suitable for human civilization. j. Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way. Answer: c + h + f + e + g + j + i + b + d + a. Ad Completing Story: THERE was once a certain King who was greatly wanting in common sense, and in his kingdom there was a Panditaya who was extremely wise. The King had a very beautiful white horse of which he was very proud. The Panditaya was respected and revered by all, but for the King little or no respect was felt, on account of his foolish conduct. He observed this, and became jealous of the Panditaya’s popularity, so he determined to destroy him. One day he sent for him. The Panditaya came and prostrated himself before the King, who said, “I hear that you are extremely learned and wise. I require you to teach my white horse to speak. I will allow you one week to consider the matter, at the end of which time you must give me a reply, and if you cannot do it your head will be cut off.” The Panditaya replied, “It is good, O Great King,” [1] and went home in very low spirits. He lived with a beautiful daughter,. a grown-up girl. When he returned she observed that he was melancholy, and asked the reason, on which the Panditaya informed her of the King’s command, and said that it was impossible to teach a horse to speak, and that he must place his affairs in order, in preparation for his death. “Do as I tell you,” she said, “and your life will be saved. When you go to the King on the appointed day, and he asks you if you are able to teach his horse to speak, you must answer, ‘I can do it, but it is a work that will occupy a long time. I shall require seven years’ time for it. You must also allow me to keep the horse by me and ride it, while you will provide food for it.’ The King will agree to this, and in the meantime who knows what may happen ?” The Panditaya accepted this wise advice. He appeared before the King at the end of the week, and prostrated himself. The King asked him, “Are you able to teach my white horse to speak ?” “Maharajani,” he replied, “I am able.” He then explained that it would be a very difficult work, and would occupy a long time ; and that he would require seven years for it, and must have the horse by him all the time, and use it, while the King would provide food for it. The King was delighted at the idea of getting his horse taught to speak, and at once agreed to these conditions. So the Panditaya took away the horse, and kept it at the King's expense. Before the seven years had elapsed the King had died, and the horse remained with the Panditaya. KING AND THE PUNDIT There was once a hare-brained King who greatly lacked common sense. But in his very kingdom there was a Pundit who was extremely wise. The King had a beautiful white horse and he was very proud of him. While the Pundit was respected and revered by all in the kingdom, the King carried little or no respect at all, on account of his foolish conduct always. The King, noticed this discreetly, and slowly became jealous of the Pundit’s popularity. So, he thought of destroying the Pundit. One day the king sent for him. The Pundit came and prostrated in front of the King, who said, ‘I hear, you are an extremely learned and wise man. I want you to teach my white horse to speak. I will allow you a week to consider the proposal, at the end of which time you must give me your decision. And, if you cannot teach my horse to talk your head will be chopped off.’ The Pundit replied, ‘as you wish My Lord.’ Post which he left for his home in very low spirits. The Pundit lived with his intelligent daughter, who was a grown-up girl. When he returned, she observed, he had a melancholic look on his face. She asked for the reason. The Pundit narrated his conversation with the King. He told her about the King’s unjust command, and confessed it was impossible to teach a horse to speak. Therefore, he must place his life in order and prepare for his death. The intelligent girl heard her father, and said. ‘Do as I say if you want to save your life. When you go to the king this time on the appointed day, and when the king asks, about your decision, to teach the horse to speak. Say I can do it, but the work will take a long time. Say I’ll require seven years to teach him, and you must allow the horse to be with me at all times, so that I can train him daily, and My Lord, you’ll have to provide food for him. The King will surely agree to this suggestion of yours, and in seven years God will find a way to save you? The Pundit, pondered for a while. Since he had no choice he accepted his daughter’s advice. Soon, he appeared before the King at the end of the week, and prostrated before the him. The King asked, ‘So learned man what have you decided. Will you teach my white horse to speak?’ ‘Your majesty! I can, but it’s a difficult job and will require long hours each day, and a total of seven years. Also the horse during this phase has to be with me at all times so that I can train him continuously, and my lord since I’m a poor man you’ll also have to provide the required diet for the horse which I cannot afford.’ Advertisement The king was delighted to hear the offer and couldn’t wait for his white horse to speak. He immediately sanctioned everything that the pundit had asked for including hundred gold coins as bakshish. The pundit thereafter walked back to his house happily. Before the lapse of seven years the king died. The pundit not only saved his life but even enjoyed the gold coins and the horse remained with him. Moral of the story: Don’t panic in difficult moments. Think of a solution to a problem like the pundit’s daughter. Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Rearrange the following sentences to make a sequenced paragraph: a. He travelled for more than thirty years. b. He boarded a ship for Chittagogn. c. Outside the town of Stylhet two persons met him. d. Ibn-i-Batuta became very pleased hearing it. e. It took him about six months to reach Chittagong. f. They said that they were sent by Shah Jalal to receive him. g. From there he had to walk for another month to reach Sylhet. h. You might have hear the name of ibn - i- Batuta. i. You might have down that entered he saw. j. He heard the name of Shah Jalal of Syhlet and decided to visit him. Answer: h + a + i + j + b + e + g + c + f + d. Ad Completing Story: THERE was once a certain King who was greatly wanting in common sense, and in his kingdom there was a Panditaya who was extremely wise. The King had a very beautiful white horse of which he was very proud. The Panditaya was respected and revered by all, but for the King little or no respect was felt, on account of his foolish conduct. He observed this, and became jealous of the Panditaya’s popularity, so he determined to destroy him. One day he sent for him. The Panditaya came and prostrated himself before the King, who said, “I hear that you are extremely learned and wise. I require you to teach my white horse to speak. I will allow you one week to consider the matter, at the end of which time you must give me a reply, and if you cannot do it your head will be cut off.” The Panditaya replied, “It is good, O Great King,” [1] and went home in very low spirits. He lived with a beautiful daughter,. a grown-up girl. When he returned she observed that he was melancholy, and asked the reason, on which the Panditaya informed her of the King’s command, and said that it was impossible to teach a horse to speak, and that he must place his affairs in order, in preparation for his death. “Do as I tell you,” she said, “and your life will be saved. When you go to the King on the appointed day, and he asks you if you are able to teach his horse to speak, you must answer, ‘I can do it, but it is a work that will occupy a long time. I shall require seven years’ time for it. You must also allow me to keep the horse by me and ride it, while you will provide food for it.’ The King will agree to this, and in the meantime who knows what may happen ?” The Panditaya accepted this wise advice. He appeared before the King at the end of the week, and prostrated himself. The King asked him, “Are you able to teach my white horse to speak ?” “Maharajani,” he replied, “I am able.” He then explained that it would be a very difficult work, and would occupy a long time ; and that he would require seven years for it, and must have the horse by him all the time, and use it, while the King would provide food for it. The King was delighted at the idea of getting his horse taught to speak, and at once agreed to these conditions. So the Panditaya took away the horse, and kept it at the King's expense. Before the seven years had elapsed the King had died, and the horse remained with the Panditaya. KING AND THE PUNDIT There was once a hare-brained King who greatly lacked common sense. But in his very kingdom there was a Pundit who was extremely wise. The King had a beautiful white horse and he was very proud of him. While the Pundit was respected and revered by all in the kingdom, the King carried little or no respect at all, on account of his foolish conduct always. The King, noticed this discreetly, and slowly became jealous of the Pundit’s popularity. So, he thought of destroying the Pundit. One day the king sent for him. The Pundit came and prostrated in front of the King, who said, ‘I hear, you are an extremely learned and wise man. I want you to teach my white horse to speak. I will allow you a week to consider the proposal, at the end of which time you must give me your decision. And, if you cannot teach my horse to talk your head will be chopped off.’ The Pundit replied, ‘as you wish My Lord.’ Post which he left for his home in very low spirits. The Pundit lived with his intelligent daughter, who was a grown-up girl. When he returned, she observed, he had a melancholic look on his face. She asked for the reason. The Pundit narrated his conversation with the King. He told her about the King’s unjust command, and confessed it was impossible to teach a horse to speak. Therefore, he must place his life in order and prepare for his death. The intelligent girl heard her father, and said. ‘Do as I say if you want to save your life. When you go to the king this time on the appointed day, and when the king asks, about your decision, to teach the horse to speak. Say I can do it, but the work will take a long time. Say I’ll require seven years to teach him, and you must allow the horse to be with me at all times, so that I can train him daily, and My Lord, you’ll have to provide food for him. The King will surely agree to this suggestion of yours, and in seven years God will find a way to save you? The Pundit, pondered for a while. Since he had no choice he accepted his daughter’s advice. Soon, he appeared before the King at the end of the week, and prostrated before the him. The King asked, ‘So learned man what have you decided. Will you teach my white horse to speak?’ ‘Your majesty! I can, but it’s a difficult job and will require long hours each day, and a total of seven years. Also the horse during this phase has to be with me at all times so that I can train him continuously, and my lord since I’m a poor man you’ll also have to provide the required diet for the horse which I cannot afford.’ Advertisement The king was delighted to hear the offer and couldn’t wait for his white horse to speak. He immediately sanctioned everything that the pundit had asked for including hundred gold coins as bakshish. The pundit thereafter walked back to his house happily. Before the lapse of seven years the king died. The pundit not only saved his life but even enjoyed the gold coins and the horse remained with him. Moral of the story: Don’t panic in difficult moments. Think of a solution to a problem like the pundit’s daughter. Ad

Rearranging Sentences: A snake lived in a hole at the foot of a tree Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. High on its branches was the nest of a crow. II. A snake lived in a hole at the foot of a tree. III. The crow had four young chicks in its nest. IV. The king became very angry at the loss and sent out men to look for the necklace. V. In this way the snake ate up three of the chicks. VI. Whenever the crow would leave the nest to bring food for its chicks, the snake would climb up and eat one. VII. The crow at last thought of a plan to get rid of its enemy. VIII. They dug the hole, killed the snake, and took the necklace. IX. It stole an expensive necklace of the princess from the royal palace and dropped it into the snake's hole after scattering a few rubies here and there. X. In course of time they noticed the scattered rubies near the hole. Correct Sequence: II → I → III → VI → V → VII → IX → IV → X → VIII Rewritten Story: A snake lived in a hole at the foot of a tree. High on its branches was the nest of a crow. The crow had four young chicks in its nest. Whenever the crow would leave the nest to bring food for its chicks, the snake would climb up and eat one. In this way, the snake ate up three of the chicks. The crow at last thought of a plan to get rid of its enemy. It stole an expensive necklace of the princess from the royal palace and dropped it into the snake's hole after scattering a few rubies here and there. The king became very angry at the loss and sent out men to look for the necklace. In course of time, they noticed the scattered rubies near the hole. They dug the hole, killed the snake, and took the necklace. একটা সাপ একটা গাছের পাদদেশে একটা গর্তে বাস করত। এর ডালে উঁচু ছিল কাকের বাসা। কাকের নীড়ে ছিল চারটি বাচ্চা ছানা। যখনই কাক তার ছানাদের জন্য খাবার আনতে বাসা ছেড়ে দিত, তখনই সাপ উঠে যেত এবং একটিকে খেয়ে ফেলত। এভাবে সাপ তিনটি ছানা খেয়ে ফেলে। শেষপর্যন্ত কাক তার শত্রুর হাত থেকে পরিত্রাণের পরিকল্পনার কথা ভাবল। রাজকীয় প্রাসাদ থেকে রাজকন্যার একটি দামি নেকলেস চুরি করে সাপের গর্তে ফেলে দেয় কিছু রুবি এখানে-সেখানে ছড়িয়ে দিয়ে। হারানোয় রাজা খুব রেগে গেলেন এবং নেকলেসটি খুঁজতে লোক পাঠালেন। সময়ের সাথে সাথে, তারা গর্তের কাছে ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা রুবিগুলি লক্ষ্য করেছিল। তারা গর্ত খনন করে, সাপটিকে মেরে ফেলে এবং নেকলেসটি নিয়ে যায়। Ad Completing Story: Failure is the pillar of success / Perseverance is the Key to Success / Robert Bruce, king of Scotland / The King and the Spider  (Story Writing) Failure is the pillar of Success It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good ruler and a brave warrior. He loved freedom. Scotland was then under the domination of England. Robert Bruce wanted to gain freedom of his country and fought against the English. He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. At last, he lost heart and gave up the hope of success. Robert Bruce was dethroned. His enemies were trying to capture him. He became a fugitive. He roamed about in search of a shelter. He was moving in hills and forests. At last, he took shelter a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his misfortune. At that moment, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the spider. It was trying hard again and again. The spider crawled up a few inches and then dropped on its silken thread. But it did not give up its attempts. It tried again and again and on the seventh time it began successful. The sight of the spider encouraged the king. He thought the spider was not disheartened in spite of repeated failure. But it went on trying and again and again, and at last it came out successful. It raised a new hope in the king. He came out of the cave and began to gather forces. In his last effort, he came out successful. Scotland was at last free. From the story it is proved that patience and repeated endeavours can bring anyone success. Failure is the pillar of success   It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.       Moral :                                King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.                The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.                He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.                Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He reigned over the country well and his subjects were happy under his rule. But the greedy king of England tried to grab his territory and rob the independence of his countrymen. The English soldiers attacked Scotland and Robert Bruce withstood the enemy with all his forces. He tried his best to uphold the independence of his country and safeguard its liberty and glory. Unfortunately, the situation was not favourable for him. After repeated defeats he had to retreat in despair and take shelter in a lonely cave. He passed some days there and in utter despair was thinking of giving up the struggle. Just at that time, he saw that a spider was trying to climb up to the roof of the cave. The spider failed again and again, but it did not give up its attempts. Thus it tried six times. Still it tried again. In the next attempt the spider succeeded in climbing up to the roof. Observing this, Bruce was inspired. He thought of fighting with the enemies again with a renewed vigour. He collected his faithful followers once more and attacked his enemies. This time the king and his men fought so bravely for the freedom of their country that the enemies were defeated. The king recovered his lost kingdom. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But ........................ Ans.                            Perseverance of Robert Bruce Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But owing to bad luck, the famous king lost his kingdom to his enemies. However, he didn't lose heart. He wished to regain his large kingdom from the cruel hands of his enemies at any cost. He collected troops and attacked his enemies again, but he was defeated. The king lost heart and gave up hope of success. He took shelter in the cave of a mountain and was thinking over his misfortune. One day, while he was lying in the cave, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. It tried again and again but could not reach the ceiling. However, it continued its efforts and, at last, it was successful on the seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider inspired the king. He collected his troops again, attacked his enemies, and regained his kingdom. Thus, Scotland was freed at last. This story is remarkable for its lesson: we can achieve the impossible through perseverance. A man possessing this great quality must shine in life and lead a prosperous and decent life. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Failure is the Pillar of Success Story Once upon a time there was a king in  Scotland   name  Robert Bruce . He loved his country and his people, and they love him too. But one day, enemie attack his kingdom, and he have to run away. He found a cave and sit there, feeling very sad and tired. Robert  want to get his kingdom back, so he tried to fight his enemies. He try six times, but each time he failed. Even after the seventh try, he still couldn’t win. He was very upset and thinking he was never be success. when siting in the cave,  Robert  saw a small spider trying to climb the cave wall. The spider tried to climb up but fell down again and again. It try seven times and failed each time, just like the king. But on the eighth try, the spider finally made it to the top. Seeing this,  Robert Bruce  feel hopeful again.  Robert Bruce  thinking If the little spider didn’t give up, why should He give up? So, he decided to try one more time. This time, he fight hard and won. He got his kingdom back and he learn that if you don’t give up, you can win, even after many failure. King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.              The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.              He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.              Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success/ Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland     It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.   Robert Bruce Long, long ago there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a very good king. He loved his country and his subjects very dearly. His subjects also had a great love and respect for him.  Once his enemies made a plot against him. They fought against him and drove him away. The king went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. Many of his faithful subjects joined him there. The king did not sit idle there. He formed a troop. He attacked his enemies again and again. But every time he was defeated. He had no hope of getting back his kingdom. One day the king was lying in the fort. He cast eyes on the wall and saw a spider. It was climbing up the wall. It was trying to reach the roof. But it fell down the smooth wall. Yet it did not give up its attempt. It tried again. On the eighth attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider. He revived his hope and got back his courage. With a firm resolve he attacked his enemies once again. This time, he defeated his enemies and got his lost kingdom. The King and the Spider There was a good king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He loved very dearly his country and his subjects. His subjects had a great love and respect for him too. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom. The king with some of his faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. The king did not sit idle there. He formed an army and attacked his enemies again and again. He attacked his enemies about seven times. But all the times he was defeated. Being defeated so many times, he became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day the king was lying in the fort in a gloomy mood. Suddenly a spider attracted his eyes. It was trying to climb the roof. But it fell down every time. Yet it did not give up its attempt and on the eight attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success. He made up his mind again and with a firm determination he attacked his enemies once again. This time he defeated his enemies and got back his lost kingdom. Bangla Translation: রাজা রবার্ট ব্রুস এবং মাকড়সা একসময় স্কটল্যান্ডে একজন রাজা ছিলেন।  তার নাম ছিল রবার্ট ব্রুস। তিনি একজন মহান রাজা ছিলেন। তার প্রজারা তাকে খুব ভালোবাসত। তিনি জনপ্রিয়তা, সুনাম এবং খ্যাতির সাথে তার দেশ শাসন করতেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যের কারণে তিনি তার রাজ্য হারান। একবার তার শত্রুরা তার বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়।  রাজা তার অনেক বিশ্বস্ত সৈন্য এবং প্রজাদের নিয়ে একটি বনে গিয়ে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। তিনি সেখানে অলস বসে থাকেননি। তিনি একটি সৈন্যদল গঠন করে বারবার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। তিনি তার দেশের স্বাধীনতা পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য সাহসিকতার সাথে বেশ কয়েকটি যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পরাজিত হন।  তিনি প্রায় ছয়বার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেছিলেন। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তিনি খুব দুঃখিত ছিলেন। তিনি হতাশ হয়ে পড়েন এবং যুদ্ধ না করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। একদিন তিনি চিন্তামগ্ন অবস্থায় একটি গুহায় শুয়ে ছিলেন। তারপর সে দেখতে পেল একটি মাকড়সা তার রেশমী সুতোর সাহায্যে গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা বারবার উপরে ওঠার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পড়ে গিয়েছিল। মাকড়সার একের পর এক ছয়টি প্রচেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। তবুও সে হাল ছাড়েনি এবং চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যায়। ব্রুস গভীর আগ্রহের সাথে মাকড়সাটিকে পর্যবেক্ষণ করে দেখে যে মাকড়সার সপ্তম প্রচেষ্টা সফল হয়েছে। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় ব্রুসকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। সে আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়েছিল। সে মাকড়সার কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়েছিল যে অধ্যবসায় সকল সাফল্যের চাবিকাঠি।  নতুন আশায় ভরপুর সে তার ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা বাহিনীকে একত্রিত করে এবং নতুন শক্তি নিয়ে আবারও তার শত্রুদের মুখোমুখি হয়। এবার সে তাদের পরাজিত করতে সফল হয় এবং তার হারানো রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Sheikh Sadi Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The courtier and his men did not show much honor and hospitality to him. II. Sheikh Sadi was a great Persian poet who was simple in his ways of life. III. He set out for the emperor's palace in ordinary dress, and on the way, he took shelter in a courtier's house. IV. On his way back home, Sadi again took shelter in the same courtier's house, and this time he put on a gorgeous dress. V. The courtier received him cordially and entertained him with rich and delicious foods. VI. Now Sadi began to put his food in the pockets of his dress. VII. The courtier's men were surprised to see this and asked, "Why are you putting the food in your dress?" VIII. Sadi replied, "My dress deserves this food." IX. The courtier understood his fault and begged pardon from the poet. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → III → I → IV → V → VI → VII → VIII → IX ________________________________________ Sheikh Sadi was a great Persian poet who was simple in his ways of life. Once he was invited to the emperor's palace. He set out for the emperor's palace in ordinary dress, and on the way, he took shelter in a courtier's house. The courtier and his men did not show much honor and hospitality to him. On his way back home, Sadi again took shelter in the same courtier's house, and this time he put on a gorgeous dress. The courtier received him cordially and entertained him with rich and delicious foods. Now Sadi began to put his food in the pockets of his dress. The courtier's men were surprised to see this and asked, "Why are you putting the food in your dress?" Sadi replied, "My dress deserves this food." The courtier understood his fault and begged pardon from the poet. শেখ সাদি ছিলেন একজন মহান ফার্সি কবি যিনি তাঁর জীবনধারায় সরল ছিলেন। একবার তাকে সম্রাটের প্রাসাদে আমন্ত্রণ জানানো হয়। তিনি সাধারণ পোশাকে সম্রাটের প্রাসাদের উদ্দেশ্যে রওয়ানা হলেন এবং পথে তিনি এক দরবারীর বাড়িতে আশ্রয় নিলেন। দরবারী এবং তার লোকেরা তাকে খুব বেশি সম্মান ও আতিথেয়তা দেখায়নি। বাড়ি ফেরার পথে, সাদি আবার একই দরবারের বাড়িতে আশ্রয় নেয় এবং এবার সে একটি জমকালো পোশাক পরে। দরবারীরা তাকে সৌহার্দ্যপূর্ণভাবে গ্রহণ করলেন এবং তাকে সমৃদ্ধ ও সুস্বাদু খাবার দিয়ে আপ্যায়ন করলেন। এবার সাদি তার পোষাকের পকেটে খাবার রাখতে লাগলো। দরবারের লোকেরা এটা দেখে আশ্চর্য হয়ে জিজ্ঞেস করল, তুমি তোমার পোশাকে খাবার রাখছ কেন? সাদি উত্তর দিল, "আমার পোশাক এই খাবারের প্রাপ্য।" দরবারী তার দোষ বুঝতে পেরে কবির কাছে ক্ষমা প্রার্থনা করলেন। Sheikh Saadi Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Once Sheikh Saadi was going to Baghdad with a group of rich merchants. II. They travelled for twelve days without any trouble. III. The robbers took away all the goods and money from the merchants. IV. Sheikh Saadi handed him the bundle of books and also the little money he had without any fear. V. The robbers attacked them. VI. On the thirteenth day, a gang of robbers attacked them. VII. Then the leader of the robbers came to Saadi. VIII. He ordered Saadi to give all he had to him. IX. Saadi then said, "I hope that you will make good use of these books." X. The merchants had their goods and a lot of money. Rejumble (Correct Sequence): I → X → II → VI → V → III → VII → VIII → IV → IX Rewritten Story: Once Sheikh Saadi was going to Baghdad with a group of rich merchants. The merchants had their goods and a lot of money. They travelled for twelve days without any trouble. On the thirteenth day, a gang of robbers attacked them. The robbers took away all the goods and money from the merchants. Then the leader of the robbers came to Saadi. He ordered Saadi to give all he had to him. Sheikh Saadi handed him the bundle of books and also the little money he had without any fear. Saadi then said, "I hope that you will make good use of these books." একবার শেখ সাদী একদল ধনী বণিকের সাথে বাগদাদ যাচ্ছিলেন। বণিকদের কাছে তাদের মালামাল ও অনেক টাকা ছিল। তারা কোন ঝামেলা ছাড়াই বারো দিন ভ্রমণ করেছিল। ত্রয়োদশ দিনে একদল ডাকাত তাদের ওপর হামলা চালায়। ডাকাতরা ব্যবসায়ীদের সব মালামাল ও টাকা-পয়সা নিয়ে গেছে। তখন ডাকাত দলের নেতা সাদীর কাছে আসে। তিনি সাদীকে আদেশ করলেন যে তার যা কিছু আছে তাকে দিতে। শেখ সাদী কোনো ভয় ছাড়াই তার হাতে বইয়ের বান্ডিল এবং তার কাছে থাকা সামান্য টাকাও তুলে দেন। তখন সাদী বললেন, আমি আশা করি আপনি এই বইগুলো ভালোভাবে ব্যবহার করবেন। Ad Completing Story: Sheikh Saadi's Wit: The king of Iran used to invite / Dress doesn’t make one great / (Story Writing) Fakhruddin Babar May 12, 2024 20 min read Updated: Jan 17 Rated 0 out of 5 stars. No ratings yet Sheikh Saadi's Wit   Sheikh Saadi, an illustrious Persian poet known for his simple living, once found himself on his way to the court of the king of Iran. Tired and in need of rest, he took shelter in a nobleman's house for a night. At the time, he was dressed in plain and unassuming attire. However, the servants of the house mistook him for an ordinary man and paid little attention to his needs, serving him meager and simple food. Although Saadi felt saddened by this, he did not utter a word and managed to get through the night.   The next day, Saadi proceeded to the king's court and spent several days there before making his way back home. He once again sought shelter in the same nobleman's house, this time adorned in rich and luxurious clothing. The nobleman and his household, mistaking him for an elite figure, greeted him with utmost hospitality and respect. To his delight, the servants served him rich and sumptuous food. However, Saadi was not pleased with the behavior of the nobleman and decided to teach him a valuable lesson.   During the meal, Saadi unexpectedly began putting the food into his pockets instead of eating it. The nobleman and his servants were surprised and asked him about this unusual behavior. Saadi replied, "I am merely doing the right thing. When I came to your house in plain attire, nobody cared for my comfort. But now that I am dressed in luxurious clothing, all of you are showing me respect and serving me rich food. It seems to me that it is not I, but my attire that has earned this food. Therefore, I am putting it into my pockets."   Upon hearing these words, the nobleman was struck with guilt and remorse. He realized his mistake and begged Saadi's forgiveness. The poet's wise lesson had taught the nobleman that true worth lies not in external appearances, but in the character and actions of a person.       Moral : Complete the following story following the clue Shaikh Sadi was a great poet. He used to put on simple dress. Once he took shelter in the house of a nobleman. The nobleman could not recognize him and treated him as an ordinary man .... JRB'1 2; SB'l 2; DjB'09] Ans.      Witty Sadi Shaikh Sadi was a great poet. He used to put on simple dress. Once he took shelter in the house of a nobleman. The nobleman could not recognize him and treated him as an ordinary man. Without revealing his identity, the great poet Shaikh Sa'di left the house early the next morning. The nobleman, though aware of Shaikh Sa'di's fame and greatness, did not recognize him. A few months later, Shaikh Sa'di returned to the same house on his way back from the court, but this time he was dressed in royal attire. When he arrived at the nobleman's house, he received a warm welcome. The nobleman treated him with great respect and honor, still unaware of his true identity. "Why am I being treated so differently?" wondered the poet. He realized that the change in hospitality was due to his fancy clothes. He decided to teach the nobleman an important lesson. When the nobleman served him food, Shaikh Sa'di began putting it into his pockets instead of eating it. The nobleman and his companions were shocked. "What are you doing, sir?" asked the nobleman. Shaikh Sa'di replied, "These foods are for my clothes, not for me." The nobleman was puzzled, so the poet explained, "You are giving me such respect because of my clothes, not because of who I am." Understanding his mistake, the nobleman felt ashamed and apologized to the poet. He realized that he had judged the poet based on his appearance rather than his true worth. Shaikh Sa'di's lesson was clear: respect should be given to a person for their character and knowledge, not for their outward appearance. Title: The Poet's True Worth Sheikh Sadi was a great poet, known for his wisdom and eloquence. Despite his fame, he preferred to wear simple, humble clothing, which often led people to underestimate him. One day, while traveling, Sheikh Sadi took shelter in the house of a nobleman. The nobleman, unaware of Sadi's true identity, saw only a poorly dressed man and treated him as an ordinary beggar. He offered Sadi a place in the servant's quarters and gave him leftover food to eat. Sheikh Sadi accepted the treatment without complaint. The next day, he quietly left the nobleman's house and continued on his journey. However, fate had a twist in store. A grand feast was to be held at the nobleman's mansion in honor of a visiting dignitary, and the nobleman, wishing to impress his guest, invited many scholars and poets, including Sheikh Sadi. This time, Sadi decided to attend the feast in the rich and elaborate attire he had received from a royal patron. Dressed in fine silks and adorned with precious jewels, he arrived at the nobleman's mansion. The nobleman, not recognizing his previous guest in such grand clothing, greeted him with great respect and seated him at the head of the table. As the feast commenced, the nobleman lavished praise upon his distinguished guest. Food and drink were served in abundance, and the nobleman personally attended to Sadi, ensuring he had everything he needed. Sadi, however, did something unexpected. Instead of eating the food, he began to rub it on his clothes. The nobleman, perplexed and somewhat embarrassed, asked, "Esteemed guest, why are you rubbing food on your clothes instead of eating it?" Sheikh Sadi calmly replied, "It seems that you are honoring my clothes rather than me. When I came here dressed simply, you treated me as a beggar. Now that I am dressed in finery, you treat me with great respect. Therefore, it is only fitting that my clothes should enjoy the feast, for they are the ones truly honored today." The nobleman was struck by the wisdom in Sadi's words. He realized the folly of judging a person by their appearance and felt deeply ashamed of his behavior. He apologized sincerely to Sheikh Sadi for his earlier treatment and vowed to never judge anyone based on their outward appearance again. Sheikh Sadi accepted the apology graciously, and the story of this encounter spread throughout the land, teaching people an important lesson about true worth and humility. Moral of the Story:  Do not judge people by their appearance. True worth lies in one's character and deeds, not in their outward adornments. Value of attire / Dress doesn’t make one great   Sheikh Saadi was a great poet in Iran. He used to lead a very simple life. Once on his way to the court of the king of Iran.  He took shelter in a nobleman’s house for a night. He was then in very simple dressed. The servants of that house took him for and ordinary man. They did not care for his comfort at all. They gave simple food. Saadi felt very sad but did not tell anything to anybody and somehow passed the night. In the morning, he started for the court.  He reached the court and stayed there for some days. On his way back home, he again took shelter in that nobleman’s house. This time he was in rich clothes. The nobleman took him to be an elite one as he noticed him in gorgeous dress. He welcomed him very cordially and showed him much respect. After some time, the servants came with rich food for him. Saadi understood the reason why he was treated so nicely. So, he decided to teach him a good lesson. When he sat down to eat, a strange thing happened. Instead of eating the delicious foods, he began to put them into his pockets. The nobleman as well as his servants was surprised at this. The nobleman asked politely. “What are you doing sir? Saadi replied, “I am doing the right the right thing. Some days ago when I came to your house in plain dress, nobody cared for my comfort. Now, I’m in gorgeous dress and all of you are showing respect to me and serving rich food.  I think, it is no I but my dress which has earned this food. So, I’m putting them into my pockets. “hearing this, the nobleman understood his fault. He was very much ashamed and begged saadi’s pardon Read the following story. It is not completed.  Complete it using your own imagination. Give a title to it.   Sheikh Saadi was a great poet of Iran. He led a very simple life. Once the king of the country invited  him to the court. Walking all day long on foot, he.......... Ans. Dress Does Not Make Man Great Sheikh Saadi was a great poet of Iran. He led a very simple life. Once the king of the country invited him to the court. Walking all day long on foot, he became tired and took shelter in a rich man's house at night. Saadi had a very simple dress as usual. The rich man considered him an ordinary traveler did not entertain  him well. The next day, Saadi left the rich man's house and reached the king's, court. The king received him well and presented him royal dress. On his way back home, Saadi again took shelter in the same rich man's house, Seeing his royal dress, the rich man took a great care of him and served him rich and delicious food items. Saadi started putting the food items into his pocket instead of eating. The rich man became astonished  at his strange behaviour and asked the reason of his doing so. Saadi gently told the host of his behaviour at the first day and the second day. "The delicious food was given to me for the dress So I am putting this food in my dress," he said. The man became very ashamed remembering his behaviour and begged pardon ( Saadi then introduced himself to the rich man and took leave of him.   Sheikh Saadi and His Costly Dress Sa’di, pseudonym of Muslih al-Din (1213?-1292?), Persian poet, was admired for his blend of cynical wisdom and kindness, and for the elegance of his verse. Born in Shīrāz, Iran, Sa'di studied in Baghdād and later traveled widely in North Africa, Iraq, and perhaps India. He also made several pilgrimages to Mecca, the most sacred of the Islamic holy cities. After returning to Shīrāz in the 1250s, Sa'di wrote his most famous works: the Bustan  (The Orchard, 1257), a verse collection of fables, maxims, and histories illustrating Islamic virtues; and the Gulistan  (The Rose Garden, 1258), a book of prose stories and anecdotes interspersed with short poems and maxims. Sa'di is also renowned for his lyric poetry and his panegyrics  (written works of praise), composed in both Persian and Arabic. His tomb in Shīrāz remains one of the prominent sights of the city. Sheikh Saadi was a great poet. He was born in Iran. He was very simple and pious. Once Sheikh Saadi was invited to the court of the king of Iran. In one morning he started for the court. He walked all the day. It was a long way. He could not reach the court in one day. So he stopped at night in a rich man’s house. Sheikh Saadi’s dress was very simple. He did not have shoes on his feet. So the rich man thought that he was an ordinary traveller. His servants also did not take any care of him. No one showed him any respect. The poet did not say anything. On the following morning he left the rich man’s house.     Sheikh Saadi arrived at the king’s court. The king received him with respect. He was pleased with the poet. He gave Saadi fine dress. The poet left the court. He took the same road on his return journey. He again stopped in the house of the same rich man. Sheikh Saadi was dressed in the fine dress given by the king. This time the rich man welcomed him. His servants also showed him great respect. A good dinner was also ordered for him. The poet understood the reason. But he did not say anything. All this was done for his rich dress. So he wanted to teach the rich man a good lesson. Dinner was ready. The rich man and Sheikh Saadi sat for dinner. Sheikh Saadi did not eat. He began to put the food into the pockets of his long coat. The rich man was very much surprised. He said, “What are you doing, Sir?” Sheikh Saadi said, “Well, I am doing the right thing. The first time I came to your house in an ordinary dress. You gave me simple food. You showed no respect to me. Now my dress is very fine. So you show me much respect. You also give me very good food. All this is done for my fine dress and not for me. So I am not eating the food. I am putting everything into the pockets of my dress. We should respect a man for his qualities and not for his dress.” The rich man understood his mistake. He was ashamed of his conduct. He said, “ Sir, Please forgive me. I shall never forget the lesson.” Sheikh Saadi's Wit: The king of Iran used to invite    Sheikh Saadi, an illustrious Persian poet known for his simple living, once found himself on his way to the court of the king of Iran. Tired and in need of rest, he took shelter in a nobleman's house for a night. At the time, he was dressed in plain and unassuming attire. However, the servants of the house mistook him for an ordinary man and paid little attention to his needs, serving him meager and simple food. Although Saadi felt saddened by this, he did not utter a word and managed to get through the night.   The next day, Saadi proceeded to the king's court and spent several days there before making his way back home. He once again sought shelter in the same nobleman's house, this time adorned in rich and luxurious clothing. The nobleman and his household, mistaking him for an elite figure, greeted him with utmost hospitality and respect. To his delight, the servants served him rich and sumptuous food. However, Saadi was not pleased with the behavior of the nobleman and decided to teach him a valuable lesson.   During the meal, Saadi unexpectedly began putting the food into his pockets instead of eating it. The nobleman and his servants were surprised and asked him about this unusual behavior. Saadi replied, "I am merely doing the right thing. When I came to your house in plain attire, nobody cared for my comfort. But now that I am dressed in luxurious clothing, all of you are showing me respect and serving me rich food. It seems to me that it is not I, but my attire that has earned this food. Therefore, I am putting it into my pockets."   Upon hearing these words, the nobleman was struck with guilt and remorse. He realized his mistake and begged Saadi's forgiveness. The poet's wise lesson had taught the nobleman that true worth lies not in external appearances, but in the character and actions of a person. Dress Doesn’t Make a Man Great Story Once upon a time in Iran, there was a famous poet named Sheikh Saadi. He was very wise but lived a simple life. One day, the king of Iran invited him to his palace. After walking all day, Saadi felt tired and needed a place to rest for the night. He stopped at a rich man’s house, hoping to find a warm welcome. However, because he was wearing plain clothes, the rich man thought he was just an ordinary traveler and did not treat him nicely. The next day, Saadi visited the king’s palace. There, the king treated him with great respect and gave him beautiful royal clothes to wear. Feeling happy and refreshed, Saadi decided to go back to the rich man’s house on his way home. This time, the rich man was surprised to see Saadi dressed in fancy clothes and treated him like an important guest, serving him delicious food. But instead of eating the food, Saadi started putting it into his pockets. The rich man was confused and asked, “Why are you putting the food in your pockets?” Saadi smiled and said, “I’m feeding my clothes. Yesterday, you treated me badly because I wore simple clothes. Today, you treat me well because I look rich. So, the food is for my clothes, not for me.” Hearing this, the rich man felt very embarrassed. He realized that he had made a mistake by judging Saadi based on how he looked. Saadi then told him who he really was and said goodbye, teaching him an important lesson. Sheikh Saadi and His Costly Dress                   Sheikh Saadi was a great poet. He was born in Iran. He was very simple and pious. Once Sheikh Saadi was invited to the court of the king of Iran. In one morning he started for the court. He walked all the day. It was a long way. He could not reach the court in one day. So he stopped at night in a rich man’s house. Sheikh Saadi’s dress was very simple. He did not have shoes on his feet. So the rich man thought that he was an ordinary traveller. His servants also did not take any care of him. No one showed him any respect. The poet did not say anything. On the following morning he left the rich man’s house.                 Sheikh Saadi arrived at the king’s court. The king received him with respect. He was pleased with the poet. He gave Saadi fine dress. The poet left the court. He took the same road on his return journey. He again stopped in the house of the same rich man. Sheikh Saadi was dressed in the fine dress given by the king. This time the rich man welcomed him. His servants also showed him great respect. A good dinner was also ordered for him. The poet understood the reason. But he did not say anything. All this was done for his rich dress. So he wanted to teach the rich man a good lesson.                   Dinner was ready. The rich man and Sheikh Saadi sat for dinner. Sheikh Saadi did not eat. He began to put the food into the pockets of his long coat. The rich man was very much surprised. He said, “What are you doing, Sir?” Sheikh Saadi said, “Well, I am doing the right thing. The first time I came to your house in an ordinary dress. You gave me simple food. You showed no respect to me. Now my dress is very fine. So you show me much respect. You also give me very good food. All this is done for my fine dress and not for me. So I am not eating the food. I am putting everything into the pockets of my dress. We should respect a man for his qualities and not for his dress.” The rich man understood his mistake. He was ashamed of his conduct. He said, “ Sir, Please forgive me. I shall never forget the lesson.” Sheikh Saadi Story Sheikh Saadi , was a famous poet know for his smart thinking and simplicity, always dress in simple cloth. one day, the king of Iran invite him to his palace, which was very far from  Sheikh Saadi  home. To avoid late,  Sheikh Saadi  start his journey a day early. On the way, as night fell,  Sheikh Saadi  stop at a  nobleman  house for shelter. The nobleman didn’t recognize him and, seeing his simple cloth, thinking that he was an ordinary person. As a result, the nobleman and his servant didn’t treat him well and only offer him basic food to eat. The next morning,  Sheikh Saadi  reach the king palace. The king welcome him warmly, with respect and showing gifts, including beautiful cloth. After spending a few days at the king palace,  Sheikh Saadi  decide to going home. On his way back, he stopped again at the same nobleman house, but this time he was dressed in fancy cloth given by the king. Seeing his expensive cloth, the nobleman treated him much better, offering him tasty food and hospitality. However, during the meal,  Sheikh Saadi  start putting the food into his pocket instead of eating. the nobleman was Confused, and asked why he doing this. Sheikh Saadi  calmly explained that when he visite in his simple cloth, he was treated poorly, but now, in rich cloth, he was being treated with respect. He said, the food was for his cloth, not for him. The nobleman, understand his mistake, feel very sad, and apologized.  Sheikh Saadi  forgive him.   Complete the following story following the cue Sheikh Sondi was a great poet of Persia. He lead a very simple life. He used to wear a very ordinary dress. Though he was a world famous poet                                  The Wit of Saadi Sheikh Saadi was a great poet of Persia. He lead a very simple life. He used to wear a very ordinary dress. Though he was a world famous poet, he had no pride. Once he was invited to the palace of the emperor. He set out for the emperor's palace wearing ordinary dress. On the way he took shelter in a courtier's house. The courtier and his men did not show much honour and hospitality to him. But he said nothing to them and left the house the next morning. On the way back home from the emperor's palace Saadi again took shelter in the same courtier's house. But this time he put on gorgeous royal dress. This time the courtier received him cordially and entertained him with rich and delicious foods. But now Saadi began to put his foods in the pockets of his gorgeous dress instead of Ming them. At this the courtiers and his men were surprised. They asked him why he was putting the foods in his dress. Saadi replied that only his dress deserved this rich and delicious food. The courtier then understood his fault and begged pardon to the great poet. The dignity of a person can't be measured by dress or by -high little or by high position or by riches or by years. A man's dignity is evaluated by his qualities and noble deeds. So it is an unwise thing to evaluate a person by his dress or riches or title or rank or years. Sheikh Saadi and His Costly Dress                   Sheikh Saadi was a great poet. He was born in Iran. He was very simple and pious. Once Sheikh Saadi was invited to the court of the king of Iran. In one morning he started for the court. He walked all the day. It was a long way. He could not reach the court in one day. So he stopped at night in a rich man’s house. Sheikh Saadi’s dress was very simple. He did not have shoes on his feet. So the rich man thought that he was an ordinary traveller. His servants also did not take any care of him. No one showed him any respect. The poet did not say anything. On the following morning he left the rich man’s house.                 Sheikh Saadi arrived at the king’s court. The king received him with respect. He was pleased with the poet. He gave Saadi fine dress. The poet left the court. He took the same road on his return journey. He again stopped in the house of the same rich man. Sheikh Saadi was dressed in the fine dress given by the king. This time the rich man welcomed him. His servants also showed him great respect. A good dinner was also ordered for him. The poet understood the reason. But he did not say anything. All this was done for his rich dress. So he wanted to teach the rich man a good lesson.                    Dinner was ready. The rich man and Sheikh Saadi sat for dinner. Sheikh Saadi did not eat. He began to put the food into the pockets of his long coat. The rich man was very much surprised. He said, “What are you doing, Sir?” Sheikh Saadi said, “Well, I am doing the right thing. The first time I came to your house in an ordinary dress. You gave me simple food. You showed no respect to me. Now my dress is very fine. So you show me much respect. You also give me very good food. All this is done for my fine dress and not for me. So I am not eating the food. I am putting everything into the pockets of my dress. We should respect a man for his qualities and not for his dress.” The rich man understood his mistake. He was ashamed of his conduct. He said, “ Sir, Please forgive me. I shall never forget the lesson.” DRESS DOES NOT MAKE A MAN GREAT Sheikh Saadi was a great poet. Once he was going to the court of the king of Iran. On his way the night fell. Then he took shelter in a rich man's house. At that time he had a very simple dress on. The people of that house did not deal well with the poet. Rather they showed disrespect and dishonour to him. The poet left the rich man's house in utter dismay. A few days later, he went there again with a rich dress on. This time he was duly respected and honoured by the people of the rich man's house. They gave him rich food to eat. The poet did not eat the food but he began to put the food in his pocket. Seeing it the rich man was astonished. He asked the poet about his mysterious behaviour. Then the poet said, "This food is for my dress but not for me. Had it been not so 1 would have been treated in the same manner when I was very poorly dressed." The rich man was really sad for this. He begged forgiveness of the poet. Sheikh Sadi's Wit Shaikh Sadi was a great poet. He used to put on simple dress. Once he took shelter in the house of a nobleman. The nobleman could not recognize him and treated him as an ordinary man. He was not wearing costly and gorgeous dress. He was wearing a very ordinary and cheap cloth. The treatment he received in the rich man's house offended him. But he did not say anything to him. On the next day Sheikh Sadi went to the court of the king and was received with honour. He stayed there for a few days. He composed some beautiful poems and entertained the king and his courtiers. He received rich gifts from the king. He put on a very rich and ornamental dress. Thus he was returning to his village. On his way he again visited that rich man's house. This time, the rich man was surprised to see Sheikh Sadi in a rich ornamental dress. He was delighted to see the change in Sheikh Sadi's and treated him with the best of the foods and comfort. While eating, he was surprised to see the rich delicious food and understood the rich man's attitude. Sheikh Sadi then instead of eating the food, started putting them into the pockets of his rich cloth. This surprised the rich man. "Why are you putting the food into the pockets of your dress?" said the rich man. "I am putting them into the pockets of my rich dress because these foods are meant for the dress, not for me', said Sadi. The rich man realized his earlier folly and became ashamed. Complete the following story following the clue Shaikh Sadi was a great poet. He used to put on simple dress. Once he took shelter in the house of a nobleman. The nobleman could not recognize him and treated him as an ordinary man .... JRB'1 2; SB'l 2; DjB'09] Ans.       Witty Sadi Shaikh Sadi was a great poet. He used to put on simple dress. Once he took shelter in the house of a nobleman. The nobleman could not recognize him and treated him as an ordinary man. Without revealing his identity, the great poet Shaikh Sa'di left the house early the next morning. The nobleman, though aware of Shaikh Sa'di's fame and greatness, did not recognize him. A few months later, Shaikh Sa'di returned to the same house on his way back from the court, but this time he was dressed in royal attire. When he arrived at the nobleman's house, he received a warm welcome. The nobleman treated him with great respect and honor, still unaware of his true identity. "Why am I being treated so differently?" wondered the poet. He realized that the change in hospitality was due to his fancy clothes. He decided to teach the nobleman an important lesson. When the nobleman served him food, Shaikh Sa'di began putting it into his pockets instead of eating it. The nobleman and his companions were shocked. "What are you doing, sir?" asked the nobleman. Shaikh Sa'di replied, "These foods are for my clothes, not for me." The nobleman was puzzled, so the poet explained, "You are giving me such respect because of my clothes, not because of who I am." Understanding his mistake, the nobleman felt ashamed and apologized to the poet. He realized that he had judged the poet based on his appearance rather than his true worth. Shaikh Sa'di's lesson was clear: respect should be given to a person for their character and knowledge, not for their outward appearance. Sheikh Saadi এক সময়ের কথা, ইরানে  শেখ সাদি  নামে একজন বিখ্যাত কবি ছিলেন। তিনি খুব বুদ্ধিমান ছিলেন, কিন্তু খুব সাধারণ জীবনযাপন করতেন। একদিন, ইরানের রাজা তাকে রাজপ্রাসাদে ডাকলেন। সারাদিন হাঁটার পর, সাদি ক্লান্ত হয়ে পড়লেন এবং রাতের জন্য বিশ্রামের একটি জায়গার প্রয়োজন হল। তিনি এক ধনীর বাড়িতে গেলেন, আশা করে যে সেখানে ভালভাবে স্বাগত জানানো হবে। কিন্তু, সাদির সাদা পোশাক দেখে, ধনী ব্যক্তি মনে করলেন তিনি একটি সাধারণ পথচারী এবং তাকে ভালভাবে ব্যবহার করলেন না। পরের দিন, সাদি রাজার প্রাসাদে গেলেন। সেখানে, রাজা তাকে অনেক সম্মানের সঙ্গে গ্রহণ করলেন এবং সুন্দর রাজকীয় পোশাক পরিধান করার জন্য দিলেন। খুশি এবং তরতাজা অনুভব করে, সাদি বাড়ির পথে ফেরার সময় আবার সেই ধনী ব্যক্তির বাড়িতে গেলেন। এবার, ধনী ব্যক্তি সাদিকে রাজকীয় পোশাকে দেখে অবাক হলেন এবং তাকে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অতিথির মতো ব্যবহার করলেন, সুস্বাদু খাবার পরিবেশন করলেন। কিন্তু খাবারটি খাওয়ার পরিবর্তে, সাদি তা তার পকেটে ভরে ফেলতে লাগলেন। ধনী ব্যক্তি বিভ্রান্ত হয়ে জিজ্ঞেস করলেন, “তুমি কেন খাবার পকেটে রাখছ?” সাদি হেসে বললেন, “আমি আমার পোশাককে খাওয়াচ্ছি। গতকাল তুমি আমাকে খারাপভাবে ব্যবহার করেছিলে কারণ আমি সাধারণ পোশাক পরিধান করেছিলাম। আজ, তুমি আমাকে ভালভাবে ব্যবহার করছ কারণ আমি ধনী দেখতে লাগছি। তাই, খাবারটি আমার পোশাকের জন্য, আমার জন্য নয়।” এটা শুনে, ধনী ব্যক্তি খুব লজ্জিত হলেন। তিনি বুঝতে পারলেন যে তিনি সাদির চেহারা দেখে ভুল রায় দিয়েছেন। এরপর সাদি তাকে তার আসল পরিচয় জানালেন এবং বিদায় নিলেন, তাকে একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ পাঠ শেখালেন। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Snow White Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Once a queen was jealous of the beauty of her only stepdaughter named Snow White. II. The queen heard that. III. She ordered her huntsman to kill Snow White. IV. But the huntsman, instead of killing Snow White, left her in the forest. V. While she was running in the forest out of fear, seven dwarfs found her. VI. They took her to their house and brought her up. VII. Once a prince came by that forest. VIII. As soon as he saw her, he fell in love with her. IX. He married her and took her to his kingdom. X. She went to the prince's palace to kill Snow White. Now, here is the fully jumbled order: V → X → II → IV → VI → III → I → VII → VIII → IX Once a queen was jealous of the beauty of her only stepdaughter named Snow White. She-, ordered her huntsman to kill Snow White. But the huntsman, instead of killing Snow White, left her in the forest. While she was running in the forest out of fear, seven dwarfs found her. They took her to their house and brought her up. Once a prince came by that forest. As soon as he saw her, he fell in love with her. He married her and took her to his kingdom. The queen heard that. She went to the prince's palace to kill Snow White. একবার একজন রানী স্নো হোয়াইট নামে তার একমাত্র সৎ কন্যার সৌন্দর্যে ঈর্ষান্বিত হয়েছিলেন। সে-, তার শিকারীকে স্নো হোয়াইটকে হত্যা করার নির্দেশ দিয়েছে। কিন্তু শিকারী, স্নো হোয়াইটকে হত্যা করার পরিবর্তে, তাকে জঙ্গলে ফেলে রেখেছিল। সে যখন ভয়ে জঙ্গলে দৌড়াচ্ছিল, তখন সাতটি বামন তাকে খুঁজে পেল। তারা তাকে তাদের বাড়িতে নিয়ে যায় এবং তাকে লালন-পালন করে। একবার সেই বনের পাশ দিয়ে এক রাজপুত্র এসেছিলেন। তাকে দেখার সাথে সাথে সে তার প্রেমে পড়ে গেল। সে তাকে বিয়ে করে তার রাজ্যে নিয়ে যায়। রাণী শুনলেন। তিনি স্নো হোয়াইটকে হত্যা করতে রাজকুমারের প্রাসাদে গিয়েছিলেন। Ad Completing Story: Complete the following story following the cue: Once there lived a jealous queen in a country. She uxLs very jealous of the beauty of her only step-daughter named-Snow White. She ordered her huntsman to kill Snow White. But the huntsman Ans. The Result of the Jealousy of the Queen Once there lived a jealous queen in a country. She was very jealous of the' beauty of her only step-daughter named Snow White. She ordered her huntsman to kill Snow White. But the huntsman, instead of killing Snow White, left her in the forest. While she was running in the forest out of fear, seven dwarfs, found her. They took her to their house and brought her up. Once a prince came by that forest. As soon as he saw er, he fell in love with her, married her and took her his kingdom. The queen heard that and went to the prince's palace to kill Snow White. As soon as she arrived the prince's guard seized her. They took her to the prince. Seeing her, the prince became very angry and excited. He ordered his -people to punish her. Snow White came to know this thing. At once she ran to the spot. The queen repented and begged pardon of Snow White. Snow White was very kind-hearted. She, forgave the queen. Jealousness is a very bad quality of a man's life. It leads a person to death. It harms one's all noble qualities. So one should give up this evil quality to make life decent and successful. A man having this inhuman quality can't prosper in life. He is disliked and hated everywhere. Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Sofia   Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Sofia wants to be independent. II. Sofia is 24 years old and works as a nurse in a private clinic in Dhaka. III. She has been to see a number of different places in Dhaka city. IV. She reads the newspaper 'Ittefaq' everyday and looks through the 'to rent' and 'flats to share' page very carefully. V. At present, she lives with a relative. VI. She asks other staff to help her find accommodation. VII. Sofia's parents live in a rural area. VIII. Everyday she looks through the advertisements in the newspaper. IX. Each time she has been disappointed for one reason or another. X. She wants to lead a life of her own. Reordered Story: II  → VII → V  → I  → X  → IV  → VIII  → VI  → III → IX Rewritten Story: Sofia is 24 years old and works as a nurse in a private clinic in Dhaka. Sofia's parents live in a rural area. At present, she lives with a relative. Sofia wants to be independent. She wants to lead a life of her own. Every day, she looks through the advertisements in the newspaper. She reads the newspaper 'Ittefaq' every day and looks through the 'to rent' and 'flats to share' page very carefully. She asks other staff to help her find accommodation. She has been to see a number of different places in Dhaka city. Each time she has been disappointed for one reason or another. সোফিয়ার বয়স ২৪ বছর এবং তিনি ঢাকার একটি বেসরকারি ক্লিনিকে নার্স হিসেবে কাজ করেন। সোফিয়ার বাবা-মা গ্রামাঞ্চলে থাকেন। বর্তমানে সে এক আত্মীয়ের সাথে থাকে। সোফিয়া স্বাধীন হতে চায়। সে তার নিজের মতো জীবন যাপন করতে চায়। প্রতিদিন পত্রিকায় বিজ্ঞাপন দেখেন। তিনি প্রতিদিন 'ইত্তেফাক' পত্রিকা পড়েন এবং 'ভাড়া দিতে' এবং 'ফ্ল্যাট টু শেয়ার' পাতাটি খুব মনোযোগ দিয়ে দেখেন। তিনি অন্য কর্মীদের তাকে বাসস্থান খুঁজে পেতে সাহায্য করতে বলেন। তিনি ঢাকা শহরের বিভিন্ন জায়গায় ঘুরে এসেছেন। প্রতিবারই কোনো না কোনো কারণে সে হতাশ হয়েছে। Ad Completing Story: Failure is the pillar of success / Perseverance is the Key to Success / Robert Bruce, king of Scotland / The King and the Spider  (Story Writing) Failure is the pillar of Success It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good ruler and a brave warrior. He loved freedom. Scotland was then under the domination of England. Robert Bruce wanted to gain freedom of his country and fought against the English. He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. At last, he lost heart and gave up the hope of success. Robert Bruce was dethroned. His enemies were trying to capture him. He became a fugitive. He roamed about in search of a shelter. He was moving in hills and forests. At last, he took shelter a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his misfortune. At that moment, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the spider. It was trying hard again and again. The spider crawled up a few inches and then dropped on its silken thread. But it did not give up its attempts. It tried again and again and on the seventh time it began successful. The sight of the spider encouraged the king. He thought the spider was not disheartened in spite of repeated failure. But it went on trying and again and again, and at last it came out successful. It raised a new hope in the king. He came out of the cave and began to gather forces. In his last effort, he came out successful. Scotland was at last free. From the story it is proved that patience and repeated endeavours can bring anyone success. Failure is the pillar of success   It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.       Moral :                                King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.                The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.                He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.                Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He reigned over the country well and his subjects were happy under his rule. But the greedy king of England tried to grab his territory and rob the independence of his countrymen. The English soldiers attacked Scotland and Robert Bruce withstood the enemy with all his forces. He tried his best to uphold the independence of his country and safeguard its liberty and glory. Unfortunately, the situation was not favourable for him. After repeated defeats he had to retreat in despair and take shelter in a lonely cave. He passed some days there and in utter despair was thinking of giving up the struggle. Just at that time, he saw that a spider was trying to climb up to the roof of the cave. The spider failed again and again, but it did not give up its attempts. Thus it tried six times. Still it tried again. In the next attempt the spider succeeded in climbing up to the roof. Observing this, Bruce was inspired. He thought of fighting with the enemies again with a renewed vigour. He collected his faithful followers once more and attacked his enemies. This time the king and his men fought so bravely for the freedom of their country that the enemies were defeated. The king recovered his lost kingdom. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But ........................ Ans.                            Perseverance of Robert Bruce Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But owing to bad luck, the famous king lost his kingdom to his enemies. However, he didn't lose heart. He wished to regain his large kingdom from the cruel hands of his enemies at any cost. He collected troops and attacked his enemies again, but he was defeated. The king lost heart and gave up hope of success. He took shelter in the cave of a mountain and was thinking over his misfortune. One day, while he was lying in the cave, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. It tried again and again but could not reach the ceiling. However, it continued its efforts and, at last, it was successful on the seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider inspired the king. He collected his troops again, attacked his enemies, and regained his kingdom. Thus, Scotland was freed at last. This story is remarkable for its lesson: we can achieve the impossible through perseverance. A man possessing this great quality must shine in life and lead a prosperous and decent life. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Failure is the Pillar of Success Story Once upon a time there was a king in  Scotland   name  Robert Bruce . He loved his country and his people, and they love him too. But one day, enemie attack his kingdom, and he have to run away. He found a cave and sit there, feeling very sad and tired. Robert  want to get his kingdom back, so he tried to fight his enemies. He try six times, but each time he failed. Even after the seventh try, he still couldn’t win. He was very upset and thinking he was never be success. when siting in the cave,  Robert  saw a small spider trying to climb the cave wall. The spider tried to climb up but fell down again and again. It try seven times and failed each time, just like the king. But on the eighth try, the spider finally made it to the top. Seeing this,  Robert Bruce  feel hopeful again.  Robert Bruce  thinking If the little spider didn’t give up, why should He give up? So, he decided to try one more time. This time, he fight hard and won. He got his kingdom back and he learn that if you don’t give up, you can win, even after many failure. King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.              The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.              He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.              Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success/ Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland     It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.   Robert Bruce Long, long ago there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a very good king. He loved his country and his subjects very dearly. His subjects also had a great love and respect for him.  Once his enemies made a plot against him. They fought against him and drove him away. The king went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. Many of his faithful subjects joined him there. The king did not sit idle there. He formed a troop. He attacked his enemies again and again. But every time he was defeated. He had no hope of getting back his kingdom. One day the king was lying in the fort. He cast eyes on the wall and saw a spider. It was climbing up the wall. It was trying to reach the roof. But it fell down the smooth wall. Yet it did not give up its attempt. It tried again. On the eighth attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider. He revived his hope and got back his courage. With a firm resolve he attacked his enemies once again. This time, he defeated his enemies and got his lost kingdom. The King and the Spider There was a good king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He loved very dearly his country and his subjects. His subjects had a great love and respect for him too. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom. The king with some of his faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. The king did not sit idle there. He formed an army and attacked his enemies again and again. He attacked his enemies about seven times. But all the times he was defeated. Being defeated so many times, he became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day the king was lying in the fort in a gloomy mood. Suddenly a spider attracted his eyes. It was trying to climb the roof. But it fell down every time. Yet it did not give up its attempt and on the eight attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success. He made up his mind again and with a firm determination he attacked his enemies once again. This time he defeated his enemies and got back his lost kingdom. Bangla Translation: রাজা রবার্ট ব্রুস এবং মাকড়সা একসময় স্কটল্যান্ডে একজন রাজা ছিলেন।  তার নাম ছিল রবার্ট ব্রুস। তিনি একজন মহান রাজা ছিলেন। তার প্রজারা তাকে খুব ভালোবাসত। তিনি জনপ্রিয়তা, সুনাম এবং খ্যাতির সাথে তার দেশ শাসন করতেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যের কারণে তিনি তার রাজ্য হারান। একবার তার শত্রুরা তার বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়।  রাজা তার অনেক বিশ্বস্ত সৈন্য এবং প্রজাদের নিয়ে একটি বনে গিয়ে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। তিনি সেখানে অলস বসে থাকেননি। তিনি একটি সৈন্যদল গঠন করে বারবার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। তিনি তার দেশের স্বাধীনতা পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য সাহসিকতার সাথে বেশ কয়েকটি যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পরাজিত হন।  তিনি প্রায় ছয়বার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেছিলেন। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তিনি খুব দুঃখিত ছিলেন। তিনি হতাশ হয়ে পড়েন এবং যুদ্ধ না করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। একদিন তিনি চিন্তামগ্ন অবস্থায় একটি গুহায় শুয়ে ছিলেন। তারপর সে দেখতে পেল একটি মাকড়সা তার রেশমী সুতোর সাহায্যে গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা বারবার উপরে ওঠার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পড়ে গিয়েছিল। মাকড়সার একের পর এক ছয়টি প্রচেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। তবুও সে হাল ছাড়েনি এবং চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যায়। ব্রুস গভীর আগ্রহের সাথে মাকড়সাটিকে পর্যবেক্ষণ করে দেখে যে মাকড়সার সপ্তম প্রচেষ্টা সফল হয়েছে। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় ব্রুসকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। সে আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়েছিল। সে মাকড়সার কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়েছিল যে অধ্যবসায় সকল সাফল্যের চাবিকাঠি।  নতুন আশায় ভরপুর সে তার ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা বাহিনীকে একত্রিত করে এবং নতুন শক্তি নিয়ে আবারও তার শত্রুদের মুখোমুখি হয়। এবার সে তাদের পরাজিত করতে সফল হয় এবং তার হারানো রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: William Shakespeare Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He had three children before he was twenty-one. II. During the next ten years, he composed his greatest plays. III. He received a sound basic education but never attended any college. IV. Shakespeare was married at eighteen to a woman of twenty-one. V. William Shakespeare was born on the 23rd April, 1564, at Stratford on Avon in England. VI. A few years later, he went to London, where he became an actor and a playwright. VII. By this time, he was thirty and had become prosperous before he reached the age of thirty-four. Correct Sequence: V → III → IV → I → VI → VII → II Rewritten Story: William Shakespeare was born on the 23rd April, 1564, at Stratford on Avon in England. He received a sound basic education but never attended any college. Shakespeare was married at eighteen to a woman of twenty-one. He had three children before he was twenty-one. A few years later, he went to London, where he became an actor and a playwright. By this time, he was thirty and had become prosperous before he reached the age of thirty-four. During the next ten years, he composed his greatest plays. উইলিয়াম শেক্সপিয়ার 23শে এপ্রিল, 1564 সালে ইংল্যান্ডের অ্যাভনের স্ট্রাটফোর্ডে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি একটি ভাল প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা লাভ করেছিলেন কিন্তু কখনও কোন কলেজে যাননি। শেক্সপিয়ার আঠারো বছর বয়সে একুশ বছরের এক মহিলার সাথে বিবাহ বন্ধনে আবদ্ধ হন। একুশ বছর বয়সের আগে তার তিনটি সন্তান ছিল। কয়েক বছর পরে, তিনি লন্ডনে যান, যেখানে তিনি একজন অভিনেতা এবং একজন নাট্যকার হয়ে ওঠেন। এই সময়ের মধ্যে, তার বয়স ত্রিশ এবং তিনি চৌত্রিশ বছর বয়সে পৌঁছানোর আগেই সমৃদ্ধ হয়েছিলেন। পরবর্তী দশ বছরে, তিনি তার সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ নাটক রচনা করেন। Shakespeare Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. In the town of Stratford, in the days of Queen Elizabeth I, there might have been a bright-eyed boy of nine or ten making his way to Grammar School. II. The boy's name was William Shakespeare. III. William's father was a well-to-do citizen of Stratford. IV. So, the boy had the best education that could be given him in the town. V. Strange to say, we do not know much about Shakespeare's early life. VI. After he left school, he became a lawyer's clerk. VII. Others say that he was a school master. VIII. Again, we are told that he was apprenticed to a butcher. IX. We know that he married Anne Hathaway. X. When he was still a young man, Shakespeare left his wife and family and went to London. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: i → ii → iii → iv → v → vi → vii → viii → ix → x ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: In the town of Stratford, in the days of Queen Elizabeth I, there might have been a bright-eyed boy of nine or ten making his way to Grammar School. The boy's name was William Shakespeare. William's father was a well-to-do citizen of Stratford. So, the boy had the best education that could be given him in the town. Strange to say, we do not know much about Shakespeare's early life. After he left school, he became a lawyer's clerk. Others say that he was a school master. Again, we are told that he was apprenticed to a butcher. We know that he married Anne Hathaway. When he was still a young man, Shakespeare left his wife and family and went to London. স্ট্র্যাটফোর্ড শহরে, রানী প্রথম এলিজাবেথের সময়ে, নয় বা দশ বছরের একটি উজ্জ্বল চোখের ছেলে গ্রামার স্কুলে যাওয়ার পথে থাকতে পারে। ছেলেটির নাম উইলিয়াম শেক্সপিয়ার। উইলিয়ামের বাবা স্ট্রাটফোর্ডের একজন সচ্ছল নাগরিক ছিলেন। সুতরাং, ছেলেটির সেরা শিক্ষা ছিল যা তাকে শহরে দেওয়া যেতে পারে। আশ্চর্যের বিষয়, শেক্সপিয়রের প্রথম জীবন সম্পর্কে আমরা তেমন কিছু জানি না। তিনি স্কুল ছাড়ার পরে, তিনি একজন আইনজীবীর কেরানি হন। আবার কেউ কেউ বলেন, তিনি ছিলেন একজন স্কুল মাস্টার। আবার, আমাদের বলা হয় যে তিনি একজন কসাইয়ের কাছে শিক্ষানবিশ ছিলেন। আমরা জানি যে তিনি অ্যান হ্যাথাওয়েকে বিয়ে করেছিলেন। তিনি যখন যুবক ছিলেন, শেক্সপিয়র তার স্ত্রী এবং পরিবারকে ছেড়ে লন্ডনে চলে যান। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. William's father was a well-to-do citizen of Stratford. II. After he left school, he became a lawyer's clerk. III. We know that he married Anne Hathaway. IV. In the town of Stratford, in the days of Queen Elizabeth I, there might have been a bright-eyed boy of nine or ten making his way to Grammar School. V. Again, we are told that he was apprenticed to a butcher. VI. The boy's name was William Shakespeare. VII. Strange to say, we do not know much about Shakespeare's early life. VIII. When he was still a young man, Shakespeare left his wife and family and went to London. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: iv → vi → i → vii → ii → v → iii → viii ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: In the town of Stratford, in the days of Queen Elizabeth I, there might have been a bright-eyed boy of nine or ten making his way to Grammar School. The boy's name was William Shakespeare. William's father was a well-to-do citizen of Stratford. Strange to say, we do not know much about Shakespeare's early life. After he left school, he became a lawyer's clerk. Again, we are told that he was apprenticed to a butcher. We know that he married Anne Hathaway. When he was still a young man, Shakespeare left his wife and family and went to London. স্ট্র্যাটফোর্ড শহরে, রানী প্রথম এলিজাবেথের সময়ে, নয় বা দশ বছরের একটি উজ্জ্বল চোখের ছেলে গ্রামার স্কুলে যাওয়ার পথে থাকতে পারে। ছেলেটির নাম উইলিয়াম শেক্সপিয়ার। উইলিয়ামের বাবা স্ট্রাটফোর্ডের একজন সচ্ছল নাগরিক ছিলেন। আশ্চর্যের বিষয়, শেক্সপিয়রের প্রথম জীবন সম্পর্কে আমরা তেমন কিছু জানি না। তিনি স্কুল ছাড়ার পরে, তিনি একজন আইনজীবীর কেরানি হন। আবার, আমাদের বলা হয় যে তিনি একজন কসাইয়ের কাছে শিক্ষানবিশ ছিলেন। আমরা জানি যে তিনি অ্যান হ্যাথাওয়েকে বিয়ে করেছিলেন। তিনি যখন যুবক ছিলেন, শেক্সপিয়র তার স্ত্রী এবং পরিবারকে ছেড়ে লন্ডনে চলে যান। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. We know that he married Anne Hathaway. II. In the town of Stratford, in the days of Queen Elizabeth I, there might have been a bright-eyed boy of nine or ten making his way to Grammar School. III. Others say that he was a schoolmaster. IV. After he left school, he became a lawyer's clerk. V. Again, we are told that he was apprenticed to a butcher. VI. William's father was a well-to-do citizen of Stratford. VII. So, the boy had the best education that could be given him in the town. VIII. The boy's name was William Shakespeare. IX. Strange to say, we do not know much about Shakespeare's early life. X. When he was still a young man, Shakespeare left his wife and family and went to London. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: ii → viii → vi → vii → ix → iv → iii → v → i → x ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: In the town of Stratford, in the days of Queen Elizabeth I, there might have been a bright-eyed boy of nine or ten making his way to Grammar School. The boy's name was William Shakespeare. William's father was a well-to-do citizen of Stratford. So, the boy had the best education that could be given him in the town. Strange to say, we do not know much about Shakespeare's early life. After he left school, he became a lawyer's clerk. Others say that he was a schoolmaster. Again, we are told that he was apprenticed to a butcher. We know that he married Anne Hathaway. When he was still a young man, Shakespeare left his wife and family and went to London. স্ট্র্যাটফোর্ড শহরে, রানী প্রথম এলিজাবেথের সময়ে, নয় বা দশ বছরের একটি উজ্জ্বল চোখের ছেলে গ্রামার স্কুলে যাওয়ার পথে থাকতে পারে। ছেলেটির নাম উইলিয়াম শেক্সপিয়ার। উইলিয়ামের বাবা স্ট্রাটফোর্ডের একজন সচ্ছল নাগরিক ছিলেন। সুতরাং, ছেলেটির সেরা শিক্ষা ছিল যা তাকে শহরে দেওয়া যেতে পারে। আশ্চর্যের বিষয়, শেক্সপিয়রের প্রথম জীবন সম্পর্কে আমরা তেমন কিছু জানি না। তিনি স্কুল ছাড়ার পরে, তিনি একজন আইনজীবীর কেরানি হন। আবার কেউ কেউ বলে যে তিনি একজন স্কুলমাস্টার ছিলেন। আবার, আমাদের বলা হয় যে তিনি একজন কসাইয়ের কাছে শিক্ষানবিশ ছিলেন। আমরা জানি যে তিনি অ্যান হ্যাথাওয়েকে বিয়ে করেছিলেন। তিনি যখন যুবক ছিলেন, শেক্সপিয়র তার স্ত্রী এবং পরিবারকে ছেড়ে লন্ডনে চলে যান। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He was born on the 23rd April, 1564 in the small village of Stratford, on Avon. II. By 1592, he established himself as a dramatist of the age. III. He retired sometime before 1613 and died in 1616 in Paris. IV. Shakespeare was interested in the theatre and very soon he became an actor. V. In 1595, he became a member of the newly formed 'Lucre Chamberlains Company.' VI. William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets and dramatists of the world. VII. In the long two years, Shakespeare wrote two long poems entitled Venus and Adonis and Rope of "urce. VIII. Shakespeare composed both tragedies and comedies. IX. He possessed property both in Stratford and in London. X. He was ranked the greatest dramatist in 1598. Correct Sequence: VI → I → IV → IX → II → V → X → VII → VIII → III Rewritten Story: William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets and dramatists of the world. He was born on the 23rd April, 1564, in the small village of Stratford, on Avon. Shakespeare was interested in the theatre, and very soon he became an actor. He possessed property both in Stratford and in London. By 1592, he established himself as a dramatist of the age. In 1595, he became a member of the newly formed 'Lucre Chamberlains Company.' He was ranked the greatest dramatist in 1598. In the long two years, Shakespeare wrote two long poems entitled Venus and Adonis and Rape of Lucrece. Shakespeare composed both tragedies and comedies. He retired sometime before 1613 and died in 1616 in Paris. উইলিয়াম শেক্সপিয়ার ছিলেন বিশ্বের অন্যতম শ্রেষ্ঠ কবি ও নাট্যকার। তিনি 23শে এপ্রিল, 1564 সালে অ্যাভনের স্ট্রাটফোর্ডের ছোট্ট গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। শেক্সপিয়ার থিয়েটারে আগ্রহী ছিলেন এবং খুব শীঘ্রই তিনি একজন অভিনেতা হয়ে ওঠেন। স্ট্র্যাটফোর্ড এবং লন্ডনে তার সম্পত্তি ছিল। 1592 সালের মধ্যে, তিনি নিজেকে যুগের একজন নাট্যকার হিসাবে প্রতিষ্ঠিত করেছিলেন। 1595 সালে, তিনি নবগঠিত 'লুক্রে চেম্বারলেন্স কোম্পানি'-এর সদস্য হন। 1598 সালে তিনি সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ নাট্যকারের মর্যাদা পান। দীর্ঘ দুই বছরে, শেক্সপিয়র ভেনাস এবং অ্যাডোনিস এবং লুক্রেসের ধর্ষণ শিরোনামে দুটি দীর্ঘ কবিতা লিখেছেন। শেক্সপিয়ার ট্র্যাজেডি এবং কমেডি উভয়ই রচনা করেছিলেন। তিনি 1613 সালের কিছু আগে অবসর গ্রহণ করেন এবং 1616 সালে প্যারিসে মারা যান। Ad Completing Story: Failure is the pillar of success / Perseverance is the Key to Success / Robert Bruce, king of Scotland / The King and the Spider  (Story Writing) Failure is the pillar of Success It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good ruler and a brave warrior. He loved freedom. Scotland was then under the domination of England. Robert Bruce wanted to gain freedom of his country and fought against the English. He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. At last, he lost heart and gave up the hope of success. Robert Bruce was dethroned. His enemies were trying to capture him. He became a fugitive. He roamed about in search of a shelter. He was moving in hills and forests. At last, he took shelter a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his misfortune. At that moment, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the spider. It was trying hard again and again. The spider crawled up a few inches and then dropped on its silken thread. But it did not give up its attempts. It tried again and again and on the seventh time it began successful. The sight of the spider encouraged the king. He thought the spider was not disheartened in spite of repeated failure. But it went on trying and again and again, and at last it came out successful. It raised a new hope in the king. He came out of the cave and began to gather forces. In his last effort, he came out successful. Scotland was at last free. From the story it is proved that patience and repeated endeavours can bring anyone success. Failure is the pillar of success   It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.       Moral :                                King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.                The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.                He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.                Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He reigned over the country well and his subjects were happy under his rule. But the greedy king of England tried to grab his territory and rob the independence of his countrymen. The English soldiers attacked Scotland and Robert Bruce withstood the enemy with all his forces. He tried his best to uphold the independence of his country and safeguard its liberty and glory. Unfortunately, the situation was not favourable for him. After repeated defeats he had to retreat in despair and take shelter in a lonely cave. He passed some days there and in utter despair was thinking of giving up the struggle. Just at that time, he saw that a spider was trying to climb up to the roof of the cave. The spider failed again and again, but it did not give up its attempts. Thus it tried six times. Still it tried again. In the next attempt the spider succeeded in climbing up to the roof. Observing this, Bruce was inspired. He thought of fighting with the enemies again with a renewed vigour. He collected his faithful followers once more and attacked his enemies. This time the king and his men fought so bravely for the freedom of their country that the enemies were defeated. The king recovered his lost kingdom. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But ........................ Ans.                            Perseverance of Robert Bruce Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But owing to bad luck, the famous king lost his kingdom to his enemies. However, he didn't lose heart. He wished to regain his large kingdom from the cruel hands of his enemies at any cost. He collected troops and attacked his enemies again, but he was defeated. The king lost heart and gave up hope of success. He took shelter in the cave of a mountain and was thinking over his misfortune. One day, while he was lying in the cave, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. It tried again and again but could not reach the ceiling. However, it continued its efforts and, at last, it was successful on the seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider inspired the king. He collected his troops again, attacked his enemies, and regained his kingdom. Thus, Scotland was freed at last. This story is remarkable for its lesson: we can achieve the impossible through perseverance. A man possessing this great quality must shine in life and lead a prosperous and decent life. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Failure is the Pillar of Success Story Once upon a time there was a king in  Scotland   name  Robert Bruce . He loved his country and his people, and they love him too. But one day, enemie attack his kingdom, and he have to run away. He found a cave and sit there, feeling very sad and tired. Robert  want to get his kingdom back, so he tried to fight his enemies. He try six times, but each time he failed. Even after the seventh try, he still couldn’t win. He was very upset and thinking he was never be success. when siting in the cave,  Robert  saw a small spider trying to climb the cave wall. The spider tried to climb up but fell down again and again. It try seven times and failed each time, just like the king. But on the eighth try, the spider finally made it to the top. Seeing this,  Robert Bruce  feel hopeful again.  Robert Bruce  thinking If the little spider didn’t give up, why should He give up? So, he decided to try one more time. This time, he fight hard and won. He got his kingdom back and he learn that if you don’t give up, you can win, even after many failure. King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.              The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.              He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.              Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success/ Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland     It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.   Robert Bruce Long, long ago there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a very good king. He loved his country and his subjects very dearly. His subjects also had a great love and respect for him.  Once his enemies made a plot against him. They fought against him and drove him away. The king went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. Many of his faithful subjects joined him there. The king did not sit idle there. He formed a troop. He attacked his enemies again and again. But every time he was defeated. He had no hope of getting back his kingdom. One day the king was lying in the fort. He cast eyes on the wall and saw a spider. It was climbing up the wall. It was trying to reach the roof. But it fell down the smooth wall. Yet it did not give up its attempt. It tried again. On the eighth attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider. He revived his hope and got back his courage. With a firm resolve he attacked his enemies once again. This time, he defeated his enemies and got his lost kingdom. The King and the Spider There was a good king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He loved very dearly his country and his subjects. His subjects had a great love and respect for him too. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom. The king with some of his faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. The king did not sit idle there. He formed an army and attacked his enemies again and again. He attacked his enemies about seven times. But all the times he was defeated. Being defeated so many times, he became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day the king was lying in the fort in a gloomy mood. Suddenly a spider attracted his eyes. It was trying to climb the roof. But it fell down every time. Yet it did not give up its attempt and on the eight attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success. He made up his mind again and with a firm determination he attacked his enemies once again. This time he defeated his enemies and got back his lost kingdom. Bangla Translation: রাজা রবার্ট ব্রুস এবং মাকড়সা একসময় স্কটল্যান্ডে একজন রাজা ছিলেন।  তার নাম ছিল রবার্ট ব্রুস। তিনি একজন মহান রাজা ছিলেন। তার প্রজারা তাকে খুব ভালোবাসত। তিনি জনপ্রিয়তা, সুনাম এবং খ্যাতির সাথে তার দেশ শাসন করতেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যের কারণে তিনি তার রাজ্য হারান। একবার তার শত্রুরা তার বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়।  রাজা তার অনেক বিশ্বস্ত সৈন্য এবং প্রজাদের নিয়ে একটি বনে গিয়ে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। তিনি সেখানে অলস বসে থাকেননি। তিনি একটি সৈন্যদল গঠন করে বারবার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। তিনি তার দেশের স্বাধীনতা পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য সাহসিকতার সাথে বেশ কয়েকটি যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পরাজিত হন।  তিনি প্রায় ছয়বার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেছিলেন। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তিনি খুব দুঃখিত ছিলেন। তিনি হতাশ হয়ে পড়েন এবং যুদ্ধ না করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। একদিন তিনি চিন্তামগ্ন অবস্থায় একটি গুহায় শুয়ে ছিলেন। তারপর সে দেখতে পেল একটি মাকড়সা তার রেশমী সুতোর সাহায্যে গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা বারবার উপরে ওঠার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পড়ে গিয়েছিল। মাকড়সার একের পর এক ছয়টি প্রচেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। তবুও সে হাল ছাড়েনি এবং চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যায়। ব্রুস গভীর আগ্রহের সাথে মাকড়সাটিকে পর্যবেক্ষণ করে দেখে যে মাকড়সার সপ্তম প্রচেষ্টা সফল হয়েছে। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় ব্রুসকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। সে আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়েছিল। সে মাকড়সার কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়েছিল যে অধ্যবসায় সকল সাফল্যের চাবিকাঠি।  নতুন আশায় ভরপুর সে তার ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা বাহিনীকে একত্রিত করে এবং নতুন শক্তি নিয়ে আবারও তার শত্রুদের মুখোমুখি হয়। এবার সে তাদের পরাজিত করতে সফল হয় এবং তার হারানো রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Shilpi Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She joined a local empowerment group. II. Some of them insulted and criticized them. III. Shilpi was married off while she was only 15. IV. Her parents just preserved the rural tradition of marrying off daughters at an early age. V. The couple met with a female health care provider. VI. She informed them about the various family planning options. VII. A parent peer then convinced them of the problem. VIII. Now the villagers no longer disturb this couple. IX. Shilpi's mother-in-law and neighbours continued to pressurize the couple. X. She married in 2008. Correct Sequence: III → X → IV → I → V → VI → IX → II → VII → VIII Rewritten Story: Shilpi was married off while she was only 15. She married in 2008. Her parents just preserved the rural tradition of marrying off daughters at an early age. She joined a local empowerment group. The couple met with a female health care provider. She informed them about the various family planning options. Shilpi's mother-in-law and neighbours continued to pressurize the couple. Some of them insulted and criticized them. A parent peer then convinced them of the problem. Now the villagers no longer disturb this couple. মাত্র 15 বছর বয়সে শিল্পীকে বিয়ে করা হয়েছিল। তিনি 2008 সালে বিয়ে করেছিলেন। তার বাবা-মা কেবলমাত্র অল্প বয়সে মেয়েদের বিয়ে দেওয়ার গ্রামীণ ঐতিহ্য রক্ষা করেছিলেন। তিনি একটি স্থানীয় ক্ষমতায়ন গ্রুপে যোগদান করেন। দম্পতি একজন মহিলা স্বাস্থ্যসেবা প্রদানকারীর সাথে দেখা করেছিলেন। তিনি তাদের পরিবার পরিকল্পনার বিভিন্ন বিকল্প সম্পর্কে অবহিত করেন। শিল্পী শাশুড়ি ও প্রতিবেশীরা দম্পতিকে চাপ দিতে থাকে। কেউ কেউ তাদের অপমান ও সমালোচনা করেন। একজন অভিভাবক সমবয়সী তখন তাদের সমস্যা সম্পর্কে রাজি হন। এখন গ্রামবাসীরা আর এই দম্পতিকে বিরক্ত করে না। Ad Completing Story: Failure is the pillar of success / Perseverance is the Key to Success / Robert Bruce, king of Scotland / The King and the Spider  (Story Writing) Failure is the pillar of Success It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good ruler and a brave warrior. He loved freedom. Scotland was then under the domination of England. Robert Bruce wanted to gain freedom of his country and fought against the English. He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. At last, he lost heart and gave up the hope of success. Robert Bruce was dethroned. His enemies were trying to capture him. He became a fugitive. He roamed about in search of a shelter. He was moving in hills and forests. At last, he took shelter a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his misfortune. At that moment, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the spider. It was trying hard again and again. The spider crawled up a few inches and then dropped on its silken thread. But it did not give up its attempts. It tried again and again and on the seventh time it began successful. The sight of the spider encouraged the king. He thought the spider was not disheartened in spite of repeated failure. But it went on trying and again and again, and at last it came out successful. It raised a new hope in the king. He came out of the cave and began to gather forces. In his last effort, he came out successful. Scotland was at last free. From the story it is proved that patience and repeated endeavours can bring anyone success. Failure is the pillar of success   It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.       Moral :                                King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.                The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.                He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.                Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He reigned over the country well and his subjects were happy under his rule. But the greedy king of England tried to grab his territory and rob the independence of his countrymen. The English soldiers attacked Scotland and Robert Bruce withstood the enemy with all his forces. He tried his best to uphold the independence of his country and safeguard its liberty and glory. Unfortunately, the situation was not favourable for him. After repeated defeats he had to retreat in despair and take shelter in a lonely cave. He passed some days there and in utter despair was thinking of giving up the struggle. Just at that time, he saw that a spider was trying to climb up to the roof of the cave. The spider failed again and again, but it did not give up its attempts. Thus it tried six times. Still it tried again. In the next attempt the spider succeeded in climbing up to the roof. Observing this, Bruce was inspired. He thought of fighting with the enemies again with a renewed vigour. He collected his faithful followers once more and attacked his enemies. This time the king and his men fought so bravely for the freedom of their country that the enemies were defeated. The king recovered his lost kingdom. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But ........................ Ans.                            Perseverance of Robert Bruce Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But owing to bad luck, the famous king lost his kingdom to his enemies. However, he didn't lose heart. He wished to regain his large kingdom from the cruel hands of his enemies at any cost. He collected troops and attacked his enemies again, but he was defeated. The king lost heart and gave up hope of success. He took shelter in the cave of a mountain and was thinking over his misfortune. One day, while he was lying in the cave, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. It tried again and again but could not reach the ceiling. However, it continued its efforts and, at last, it was successful on the seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider inspired the king. He collected his troops again, attacked his enemies, and regained his kingdom. Thus, Scotland was freed at last. This story is remarkable for its lesson: we can achieve the impossible through perseverance. A man possessing this great quality must shine in life and lead a prosperous and decent life. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Failure is the Pillar of Success Story Once upon a time there was a king in  Scotland   name  Robert Bruce . He loved his country and his people, and they love him too. But one day, enemie attack his kingdom, and he have to run away. He found a cave and sit there, feeling very sad and tired. Robert  want to get his kingdom back, so he tried to fight his enemies. He try six times, but each time he failed. Even after the seventh try, he still couldn’t win. He was very upset and thinking he was never be success. when siting in the cave,  Robert  saw a small spider trying to climb the cave wall. The spider tried to climb up but fell down again and again. It try seven times and failed each time, just like the king. But on the eighth try, the spider finally made it to the top. Seeing this,  Robert Bruce  feel hopeful again.  Robert Bruce  thinking If the little spider didn’t give up, why should He give up? So, he decided to try one more time. This time, he fight hard and won. He got his kingdom back and he learn that if you don’t give up, you can win, even after many failure. King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.              The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.              He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.              Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success/ Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland     It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.   Robert Bruce Long, long ago there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a very good king. He loved his country and his subjects very dearly. His subjects also had a great love and respect for him.  Once his enemies made a plot against him. They fought against him and drove him away. The king went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. Many of his faithful subjects joined him there. The king did not sit idle there. He formed a troop. He attacked his enemies again and again. But every time he was defeated. He had no hope of getting back his kingdom. One day the king was lying in the fort. He cast eyes on the wall and saw a spider. It was climbing up the wall. It was trying to reach the roof. But it fell down the smooth wall. Yet it did not give up its attempt. It tried again. On the eighth attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider. He revived his hope and got back his courage. With a firm resolve he attacked his enemies once again. This time, he defeated his enemies and got his lost kingdom. The King and the Spider There was a good king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He loved very dearly his country and his subjects. His subjects had a great love and respect for him too. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom. The king with some of his faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. The king did not sit idle there. He formed an army and attacked his enemies again and again. He attacked his enemies about seven times. But all the times he was defeated. Being defeated so many times, he became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day the king was lying in the fort in a gloomy mood. Suddenly a spider attracted his eyes. It was trying to climb the roof. But it fell down every time. Yet it did not give up its attempt and on the eight attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success. He made up his mind again and with a firm determination he attacked his enemies once again. This time he defeated his enemies and got back his lost kingdom. Bangla Translation: রাজা রবার্ট ব্রুস এবং মাকড়সা একসময় স্কটল্যান্ডে একজন রাজা ছিলেন।  তার নাম ছিল রবার্ট ব্রুস। তিনি একজন মহান রাজা ছিলেন। তার প্রজারা তাকে খুব ভালোবাসত। তিনি জনপ্রিয়তা, সুনাম এবং খ্যাতির সাথে তার দেশ শাসন করতেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যের কারণে তিনি তার রাজ্য হারান। একবার তার শত্রুরা তার বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়।  রাজা তার অনেক বিশ্বস্ত সৈন্য এবং প্রজাদের নিয়ে একটি বনে গিয়ে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। তিনি সেখানে অলস বসে থাকেননি। তিনি একটি সৈন্যদল গঠন করে বারবার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। তিনি তার দেশের স্বাধীনতা পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য সাহসিকতার সাথে বেশ কয়েকটি যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পরাজিত হন।  তিনি প্রায় ছয়বার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেছিলেন। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তিনি খুব দুঃখিত ছিলেন। তিনি হতাশ হয়ে পড়েন এবং যুদ্ধ না করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। একদিন তিনি চিন্তামগ্ন অবস্থায় একটি গুহায় শুয়ে ছিলেন। তারপর সে দেখতে পেল একটি মাকড়সা তার রেশমী সুতোর সাহায্যে গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা বারবার উপরে ওঠার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পড়ে গিয়েছিল। মাকড়সার একের পর এক ছয়টি প্রচেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। তবুও সে হাল ছাড়েনি এবং চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যায়। ব্রুস গভীর আগ্রহের সাথে মাকড়সাটিকে পর্যবেক্ষণ করে দেখে যে মাকড়সার সপ্তম প্রচেষ্টা সফল হয়েছে। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় ব্রুসকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। সে আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়েছিল। সে মাকড়সার কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়েছিল যে অধ্যবসায় সকল সাফল্যের চাবিকাঠি।  নতুন আশায় ভরপুর সে তার ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা বাহিনীকে একত্রিত করে এবং নতুন শক্তি নিয়ে আবারও তার শত্রুদের মুখোমুখি হয়। এবার সে তাদের পরাজিত করতে সফল হয় এবং তার হারানো রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Socrates met his friends and disciples for the last time Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. A moment later, he uncovered his face and looking at Crito, said, "Don't forget the debt, Crito." II. Socrates met his friends and disciples for the last time. III. A few moments passed, Socrates lay down and covered his face. IV. At last, the hour of departure had arrived. V. He asked them to let him die in peace. VI. He argued with them about the immortality of the soul. VII. At sunset, the Governor of the prison came. VIII. Socrates took the cup in his hand, said his prayer, and drank the hemlock without any hesitation. IX. The cup contained hemlock, a very strong poison. X. His friends and disciples could not bear the sight. XI. Then there came a man with a cup in hand. XII. They burst into tears and cried loudly like children. XIII. He told them that the soul of man cannot die. XIV. With eyes full of tears, they bade Socrates a last farewell. Correct Sequence: IV → II → VI → XIII → V → VII → XI → IX → VIII → III → I → X → XII → XIV Rewritten Story: At last, the hour of departure had arrived. Socrates met his friends and disciples for the last time. He argued with them about the immortality of the soul. He told them that the soul of man cannot die. He asked them to let him die in peace. At sunset, the Governor of the prison came. Then there came a man with a cup in hand. The cup contained hemlock, a very strong poison. Socrates took the cup in his hand, said his prayer, and drank the hemlock without any hesitation. A few moments passed, Socrates lay down and covered his face. A moment later, he uncovered his face and looking at Crito, said, "Don't forget the debt, Crito." His friends and disciples could not bear the sight. They burst into tears and cried loudly like children. With eyes full of tears, they bade Socrates a last farewell. অবশেষে বিদায়ের সময় ঘনিয়ে এলো। সক্রেটিস শেষবারের মতো তার বন্ধু ও শিষ্যদের সাথে দেখা করেছিলেন। তিনি তাদের সাথে আত্মার অমরত্ব নিয়ে তর্ক করেছিলেন। তিনি তাদের বলেছিলেন যে মানুষের আত্মা মরতে পারে না। তিনি তাদের শান্তিতে মরতে চান। সূর্যাস্তের সময় কারাগারের গভর্নর এলেন। তখন এক লোক এলো হাতে কাপ নিয়ে। কাপে ছিল হেমলক, একটি খুব শক্তিশালী বিষ। সক্রেটিস পেয়ালাটা হাতে নিলেন, প্রার্থনা করলেন, আর কোনো দ্বিধা ছাড়াই হেমলক পান করলেন। কয়েক মুহূর্ত কেটে গেল, সক্রেটিস শুয়ে পড়লেন এবং মুখ ঢাকলেন। এক মুহূর্ত পরে, তিনি তার মুখ খুললেন এবং ক্রিটোর দিকে তাকিয়ে বললেন, "ঋণ ভুলে যেও না, ক্রিটো।" তার বন্ধু ও শিষ্যরা সেই দৃষ্টি সহ্য করতে পারেনি। তারা কান্নায় ফেটে পড়ল এবং শিশুদের মতো জোরে জোরে কেঁদে উঠল। অশ্রু ভরা চোখ নিয়ে তারা সক্রেটিসকে শেষ বিদায় জানান। Socrates' wife Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She always tried to irritate Socrates. II. Socrates' wife used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. III. Socrates could not tolerate this. IV. One day the woman became more furious than ever. V. She began to insult him. VI. He sat on the doorstep of his house looking out on the public street. VII. So he went out of his room. VIII. She went up to him with a bucket full of water and poured much water on him. IX. She thought that her husband was not paying the least heed to her. X. This made his wife more furious. Correct Sequence: II → I → IV → V → III → VII → VI → X → IX → VIII Rewritten Story: Socrates' wife used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. She always tried to irritate Socrates. One day the woman became more furious than ever. She began to insult him. Socrates could not tolerate this. So he went out of his room. He sat on the doorstep of his house looking out on the public street. This made his wife more furious. She thought that her husband was not paying the least heed to her. She went up to him with a bucket full of water and poured much water on him. সক্রেটিসের স্ত্রী সামান্য অজুহাতে মেজাজ হারিয়ে ফেলতেন। সে সবসময় সক্রেটিসকে বিরক্ত করার চেষ্টা করত। একদিন মহিলাটি আগের চেয়ে আরও ক্ষিপ্ত হয়ে উঠল। সে তাকে অপমান করতে লাগল। সক্রেটিস এটা সহ্য করতে পারেননি। বলেই সে তার ঘর থেকে বেরিয়ে গেল। তিনি তার বাড়ির দরজায় বসে জনসাধারণের রাস্তায় তাকিয়ে ছিলেন। এতে তার স্ত্রী আরও ক্ষিপ্ত হয়ে ওঠে। তিনি ভেবেছিলেন যে তার স্বামী তার প্রতি ন্যূনতম মনোযোগ দিচ্ছেন না। সে এক বালতি পানি নিয়ে তার কাছে গেল এবং তার ওপর অনেক পানি ঢেলে দিল। Socrates was married to a quarrelsome lady Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Socrates was married to a quarrelsome lady when he was a grown-up man. II. He was very curious during his childhood. III. Socrates hailed from Greece. IV. He engaged himself in teaching the youths. V. He preached among them the principle of education, which was "know thyself." VI. When the country of Greece was going on according to his principle, the king of the then period got angry with him. VII. He never tried to quarrel with his wife because she was habituated in harassing him. VIII. Socrates spent most of his time in his thoughts. IX. He did a lot to change the prejudiced outlook of the then people. X. He was called to the royal court and killed with the help of 'hemlock poison.' Correct Sequence: III → II → VIII → I → VII → IV → V → IX → VI → X Rewritten Story: Socrates hailed from Greece. He was very curious during his childhood. Socrates spent most of his time in his thoughts. When he was a grown-up man, he was married to a quarrelsome lady. He never tried to quarrel with his wife because she was habituated in harassing him. He engaged himself in teaching the youths. He preached among them the principle of education, which was "know thyself." He did a lot to change the prejudiced outlook of the then people. When the country of Greece was going on according to his principle, the king of the then period got angry with him. He was called to the royal court and killed with the help of 'hemlock poison.' সক্রেটিস গ্রীস থেকে আগত। শৈশবে তিনি খুব কৌতূহলী ছিলেন। সক্রেটিস তার চিন্তায় বেশির ভাগ সময় কাটাতেন। তিনি যখন একজন প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক ছিলেন, তখন তিনি একজন ঝগড়াটে মহিলার সাথে বিয়ে করেছিলেন। তিনি তার স্ত্রীর সাথে কখনো ঝগড়া করার চেষ্টা করেননি কারণ সে তাকে হয়রানি করতে অভ্যস্ত ছিল। তিনি যুবকদের শিক্ষাদানে নিজেকে নিয়োজিত করেন। তিনি তাদের মধ্যে শিক্ষার নীতি প্রচার করেছিলেন, যা ছিল "নিজেকে জানো।" তৎকালীন মানুষের কুসংস্কারপূর্ণ দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি বদলাতে তিনি অনেক কিছু করেছিলেন। তার নীতি অনুযায়ী যখন গ্রীস দেশ চলছিল তখন তৎকালীন রাজা তার ওপর ক্ষুব্ধ হন। তাকে রাজদরবারে ডেকে 'হেমলক বিষ' দিয়ে হত্যা করা হয়। Socrates believed that Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She went up to him with a bucket full of water. II. He had a wife who used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. III. Socrates believed that an angry man was more of a beast than a human being. IV. She tried her utmost to irritate Socrates. V. Socrates went outside. VI. The wife found that her husband was not paying the least heed to her words. VII. The passers-by in the street were much amused at the incident. VIII. Socrates joined with them in their laughter. IX. She became more furious than ever one day. X. He sat on the doorstep of his residence looking out on the path-street. XI. She began to insult the great scholar of Greece. XII. Socrates quietly remarked, "I am expecting this." XIII. "I know that after thunder comes rain," he said. XIV. Suddenly, she poured much water over him. Reordered Story: III → II → IV → IX → XI → V → X → VI → I → XIV → VII → VIII → XII → XIII Rewritten Story: Socrates believed that an angry man was more of a beast than a human being. He had a wife who used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. She tried her utmost to irritate Socrates. One day, she became more furious than ever. She began to insult the great scholar of Greece. Socrates went outside. He sat on the doorstep of his residence looking out on the path-street. The wife found that her husband was not paying the least heed to her words. She went up to him with a bucket full of water. Suddenly, she poured much water over him. The passers-by in the street were much amused at the incident. Socrates joined with them in their laughter. He quietly remarked, "I am expecting this." "I know that after thunder comes rain," he said. সক্রেটিস বিশ্বাস করতেন যে একজন রাগান্বিত মানুষ একজন মানুষের চেয়ে বেশি জানোয়ার। তার এক স্ত্রী ছিল যে সামান্য অজুহাতে মেজাজ হারিয়ে ফেলত। তিনি সক্রেটিসকে বিরক্ত করার জন্য সর্বাত্মক চেষ্টা করেছিলেন। একদিন, সে আগের চেয়ে বেশি ক্ষিপ্ত হয়ে উঠল। সে গ্রিসের মহান পণ্ডিতকে অপমান করতে লাগল। সক্রেটিস বাইরে গেলেন। তিনি তার বাসভবনের দোরগোড়ায় বসে পথ-রাস্তার দিকে তাকিয়ে ছিলেন। স্ত্রী দেখতে পেলেন যে তার স্বামী তার কথায় ন্যূনতম মনোযোগ দিচ্ছেন না। সে এক বালতি জল নিয়ে তার কাছে গেল। হঠাৎ, সে তার উপর অনেক জল ঢেলে দিল। এ ঘটনায় রাস্তার পথচারীরা খুবই বিস্মিত। সক্রেটিস তাদের সাথে হাসিতে যোগ দিলেন। তিনি শান্তভাবে মন্তব্য করলেন, "আমি এটির জন্য অপেক্ষা করছি।" "আমি জানি যে বজ্রপাতের পরে বৃষ্টি আসে," তিনি বলেছিলেন। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Socrates was born in 459 B.C. in Athens. II. Socrates was a great philosopher. III. He was a great teacher too. IV. Probably his father was a sculptor. V. He lived in Athens in Greece. VI. It was the home of sculpture. VII. He wanted to spread the knowledge of truth. VIII. This great man, however, did not die a natural death. IX. He was killed by the rulers of Athens. X. About 2500 years have passed since he died. Correct Sequence: I → IV → V → VI → II → III → VII → VIII → IX → X Rewritten Story: Socrates was born in 459 B.C. in Athens. Probably, his father was a sculptor. He lived in Athens in Greece, which was the home of sculpture. Socrates was a great philosopher and a great teacher too. He wanted to spread the knowledge of truth. This great man, however, did not die a natural death. He was killed by the rulers of Athens. About 2500 years have passed since he died. সক্রেটিস 459 খ্রিস্টপূর্বাব্দে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। এথেন্সে সম্ভবত, তার বাবা একজন ভাস্কর ছিলেন। তিনি গ্রীসের এথেন্সে থাকতেন, যা ছিল ভাস্কর্যের আবাসস্থল। সক্রেটিস একজন মহান দার্শনিক এবং একজন মহান শিক্ষকও ছিলেন। তিনি সত্যের জ্ঞান ছড়িয়ে দিতে চেয়েছিলেন। এই মহান মানুষটি অবশ্য স্বাভাবিক মৃত্যুতে মারা যাননি। তিনি এথেন্সের শাসকদের দ্বারা নিহত হন। তার মৃত্যুর পর প্রায় 2500 বছর কেটে গেছে। Socrates Socrates was the greatest Greek philosopher. He was a man of uncouth appearance. He was married to Xanthippe, who had a reputation of being scolded. He devoted himself to the investigation of virtue that makes a good citizen. He frequented public places and conversed with all and sundry. He interrogated those who had a reputation for wisdom and refuted them. He thus made enemies and was finally accused of impiety. He was condemned by a narrow majority of judges and sentence to death by drinking a cup of hemlock. When the sentence was pronounced he said to the judge, "Now I'm going to die and you to live. But only God knows which is better." Socrates wrote nothing but the general method and tendency of his teaching preserved in the Dialogues of Plato. সক্রেটিস ছিলেন সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ গ্রীক দার্শনিক। তিনি ছিলেন অগোছালো চেহারার মানুষ। তিনি জ্যান্থিপ্পেকে বিয়ে করেছিলেন, যার বদনাম ছিল। তিনি আত্মনিয়োগ করেছেন সেই গুণের অনুসন্ধানে যা একজন সুনাগরিক তৈরি করে। তিনি প্রায়শই পাবলিক প্লেসে যেতেন এবং সকলের সাথে কথা বলেন। তিনি যাদের জ্ঞানের খ্যাতি ছিল তাদের জিজ্ঞাসাবাদ করেছিলেন এবং তাদের খণ্ডন করেছিলেন। এইভাবে তিনি শত্রু তৈরি করেছিলেন এবং অবশেষে তার বিরুদ্ধে অসভ্যতার অভিযোগ আনা হয়েছিল। তিনি একটি সংকীর্ণ সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ বিচারকদের দ্বারা নিন্দা করেছিলেন এবং এক কাপ হেমলক পান করে মৃত্যুদন্ড দিয়েছিলেন। সাজা ঘোষণার পর তিনি বিচারককে বললেন, "এখন আমি মরতে যাচ্ছি আর তুমি বাঁচবে। তবে কোনটা ভালো তা একমাত্র আল্লাহই জানেন।" সক্রেটিস প্লেটোর সংলাপে সংরক্ষিত তাঁর শিক্ষার সাধারণ পদ্ধতি এবং প্রবণতা ছাড়া আর কিছুই লেখেননি। Ad Completing Story: Failure is the pillar of success / Perseverance is the Key to Success / Robert Bruce, king of Scotland / The King and the Spider  (Story Writing) Failure is the pillar of Success It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good ruler and a brave warrior. He loved freedom. Scotland was then under the domination of England. Robert Bruce wanted to gain freedom of his country and fought against the English. He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. At last, he lost heart and gave up the hope of success. Robert Bruce was dethroned. His enemies were trying to capture him. He became a fugitive. He roamed about in search of a shelter. He was moving in hills and forests. At last, he took shelter a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his misfortune. At that moment, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the spider. It was trying hard again and again. The spider crawled up a few inches and then dropped on its silken thread. But it did not give up its attempts. It tried again and again and on the seventh time it began successful. The sight of the spider encouraged the king. He thought the spider was not disheartened in spite of repeated failure. But it went on trying and again and again, and at last it came out successful. It raised a new hope in the king. He came out of the cave and began to gather forces. In his last effort, he came out successful. Scotland was at last free. From the story it is proved that patience and repeated endeavours can bring anyone success. Failure is the pillar of success   It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.       Moral :                                King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.                The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.                He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.                Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He reigned over the country well and his subjects were happy under his rule. But the greedy king of England tried to grab his territory and rob the independence of his countrymen. The English soldiers attacked Scotland and Robert Bruce withstood the enemy with all his forces. He tried his best to uphold the independence of his country and safeguard its liberty and glory. Unfortunately, the situation was not favourable for him. After repeated defeats he had to retreat in despair and take shelter in a lonely cave. He passed some days there and in utter despair was thinking of giving up the struggle. Just at that time, he saw that a spider was trying to climb up to the roof of the cave. The spider failed again and again, but it did not give up its attempts. Thus it tried six times. Still it tried again. In the next attempt the spider succeeded in climbing up to the roof. Observing this, Bruce was inspired. He thought of fighting with the enemies again with a renewed vigour. He collected his faithful followers once more and attacked his enemies. This time the king and his men fought so bravely for the freedom of their country that the enemies were defeated. The king recovered his lost kingdom. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But ........................ Ans.                            Perseverance of Robert Bruce Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But owing to bad luck, the famous king lost his kingdom to his enemies. However, he didn't lose heart. He wished to regain his large kingdom from the cruel hands of his enemies at any cost. He collected troops and attacked his enemies again, but he was defeated. The king lost heart and gave up hope of success. He took shelter in the cave of a mountain and was thinking over his misfortune. One day, while he was lying in the cave, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. It tried again and again but could not reach the ceiling. However, it continued its efforts and, at last, it was successful on the seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider inspired the king. He collected his troops again, attacked his enemies, and regained his kingdom. Thus, Scotland was freed at last. This story is remarkable for its lesson: we can achieve the impossible through perseverance. A man possessing this great quality must shine in life and lead a prosperous and decent life. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Failure is the Pillar of Success Story Once upon a time there was a king in  Scotland   name  Robert Bruce . He loved his country and his people, and they love him too. But one day, enemie attack his kingdom, and he have to run away. He found a cave and sit there, feeling very sad and tired. Robert  want to get his kingdom back, so he tried to fight his enemies. He try six times, but each time he failed. Even after the seventh try, he still couldn’t win. He was very upset and thinking he was never be success. when siting in the cave,  Robert  saw a small spider trying to climb the cave wall. The spider tried to climb up but fell down again and again. It try seven times and failed each time, just like the king. But on the eighth try, the spider finally made it to the top. Seeing this,  Robert Bruce  feel hopeful again.  Robert Bruce  thinking If the little spider didn’t give up, why should He give up? So, he decided to try one more time. This time, he fight hard and won. He got his kingdom back and he learn that if you don’t give up, you can win, even after many failure. King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.              The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.              He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.              Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success/ Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland     It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.   Robert Bruce Long, long ago there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a very good king. He loved his country and his subjects very dearly. His subjects also had a great love and respect for him.  Once his enemies made a plot against him. They fought against him and drove him away. The king went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. Many of his faithful subjects joined him there. The king did not sit idle there. He formed a troop. He attacked his enemies again and again. But every time he was defeated. He had no hope of getting back his kingdom. One day the king was lying in the fort. He cast eyes on the wall and saw a spider. It was climbing up the wall. It was trying to reach the roof. But it fell down the smooth wall. Yet it did not give up its attempt. It tried again. On the eighth attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider. He revived his hope and got back his courage. With a firm resolve he attacked his enemies once again. This time, he defeated his enemies and got his lost kingdom. The King and the Spider There was a good king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He loved very dearly his country and his subjects. His subjects had a great love and respect for him too. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom. The king with some of his faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. The king did not sit idle there. He formed an army and attacked his enemies again and again. He attacked his enemies about seven times. But all the times he was defeated. Being defeated so many times, he became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day the king was lying in the fort in a gloomy mood. Suddenly a spider attracted his eyes. It was trying to climb the roof. But it fell down every time. Yet it did not give up its attempt and on the eight attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success. He made up his mind again and with a firm determination he attacked his enemies once again. This time he defeated his enemies and got back his lost kingdom. Bangla Translation: রাজা রবার্ট ব্রুস এবং মাকড়সা একসময় স্কটল্যান্ডে একজন রাজা ছিলেন।  তার নাম ছিল রবার্ট ব্রুস। তিনি একজন মহান রাজা ছিলেন। তার প্রজারা তাকে খুব ভালোবাসত। তিনি জনপ্রিয়তা, সুনাম এবং খ্যাতির সাথে তার দেশ শাসন করতেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যের কারণে তিনি তার রাজ্য হারান। একবার তার শত্রুরা তার বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়।  রাজা তার অনেক বিশ্বস্ত সৈন্য এবং প্রজাদের নিয়ে একটি বনে গিয়ে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। তিনি সেখানে অলস বসে থাকেননি। তিনি একটি সৈন্যদল গঠন করে বারবার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। তিনি তার দেশের স্বাধীনতা পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য সাহসিকতার সাথে বেশ কয়েকটি যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পরাজিত হন।  তিনি প্রায় ছয়বার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেছিলেন। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তিনি খুব দুঃখিত ছিলেন। তিনি হতাশ হয়ে পড়েন এবং যুদ্ধ না করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। একদিন তিনি চিন্তামগ্ন অবস্থায় একটি গুহায় শুয়ে ছিলেন। তারপর সে দেখতে পেল একটি মাকড়সা তার রেশমী সুতোর সাহায্যে গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা বারবার উপরে ওঠার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পড়ে গিয়েছিল। মাকড়সার একের পর এক ছয়টি প্রচেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। তবুও সে হাল ছাড়েনি এবং চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যায়। ব্রুস গভীর আগ্রহের সাথে মাকড়সাটিকে পর্যবেক্ষণ করে দেখে যে মাকড়সার সপ্তম প্রচেষ্টা সফল হয়েছে। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় ব্রুসকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। সে আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়েছিল। সে মাকড়সার কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়েছিল যে অধ্যবসায় সকল সাফল্যের চাবিকাঠি।  নতুন আশায় ভরপুর সে তার ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা বাহিনীকে একত্রিত করে এবং নতুন শক্তি নিয়ে আবারও তার শত্রুদের মুখোমুখি হয়। এবার সে তাদের পরাজিত করতে সফল হয় এবং তার হারানো রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Robert Bruce Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The king fought bravely but lost the battle. II. Once he was lying in the cave. III. He gathered an army of strong men and attacked his enemies. IV. Enemies invaded his kingdom. V. And he took shelter in a remote cave. VI. This dauntless spider inspired Bruce to shake off the darkness of despair. VII. Robert Bruce was a famous king. VIII. Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling after some unsuccessful attempts. IX. The enemies courted defeat and Robert Bruce regained his kingdom. X. The king was always in a gloomy state for his unhappy condition. XI. He had to flee from his kingdom to save his life. XII. Then he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. XIII. The spider failed again and again to succeed, but it did not give up hope. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: v → iv → i → xi → x → ii → xii → xiii → vi → viii → iii → ix ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: Robert Bruce was a famous king. Enemies invaded his kingdom. The king fought bravely but lost the battle. He had to flee from his kingdom to save his life and took shelter in a remote cave. The king was always in a gloomy state due to his unhappy condition. Once, while lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. The spider failed again and again to succeed, but it did not give up hope. Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling after some unsuccessful attempts. This dauntless spider inspired Bruce to shake off the darkness of despair. He gathered an army of strong men and attacked his enemies. The enemies courted defeat, and Robert Bruce regained his kingdom. রবার্ট ব্রুস একজন বিখ্যাত রাজা ছিলেন। শত্রুরা তার রাজ্য আক্রমণ করে। রাজা বীরত্বের সাথে যুদ্ধ করলেও যুদ্ধে হেরে যান। প্রাণ বাঁচাতে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে পালাতে হয়েছিল এবং একটি দুর্গম গুহায় আশ্রয় নিতে হয়েছিল। রাজা তার অসুখী অবস্থার জন্য সর্বদা বিষণ্ণ অবস্থায় থাকতেন। একবার, গুহায় শুয়ে থাকা অবস্থায় তিনি দেখলেন একটি মাকড়সা গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা সফল হতে বারবার ব্যর্থ হলেও আশা ছাড়েনি। কিছু ব্যর্থ চেষ্টার পর মাকড়সাটিকে ছাদে উঠতে দেখেন ব্রুস। এই নির্ভীক মাকড়সা ব্রুসকে হতাশার অন্ধকার ঝেড়ে ফেলতে অনুপ্রাণিত করেছিল। তিনি শক্তিশালী সৈন্যদল সংগ্রহ করেন এবং তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। শত্রুরা পরাজিত হয়, এবং রবার্ট ব্রুস তার রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He gathered an army of strong men and attacked his enemies. II. Once he was lying in the cave. III. The enemies invaded his kingdom. IV. Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling after some unsuccessful attempts. V. He had to flee from his kingdom to save his life. VI. Robert Bruce was a famous king. VII. Then he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. VIII. The king fought bravely but lost the battle. IX. The enemies courted defeat and Robert Bruce regained his kingdom. X. The king was always in a gloomy state for his unhappy condition. XI. The spider failed again and again to succeed. XII. But it did not give up hope. XIII. This dauntless spider inspired Bruce to shake off the darkness of despair. ________________________________________ Rewritten Story in Correct Sequence: vi → iii → viii → v → x → ii → vii → xi → xii → iv → xiii → i → ix ________________________________________ Rewritten Story: Robert Bruce was a famous king. Enemies invaded his kingdom. The king fought bravely but lost the battle. He had to flee from his kingdom to save his life. The king was always in a gloomy state for his unhappy condition. Once he was lying in the cave. Then he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. The spider failed again and again to succeed. But it did not give up hope. Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling after some unsuccessful attempts. This dauntless spider inspired Bruce to shake off the darkness of despair. He gathered an army of strong men and attacked his enemies. The enemies courted defeat, and Robert Bruce regained his kingdom. রবার্ট ব্রুস একজন বিখ্যাত রাজা ছিলেন। শত্রুরা তার রাজ্য আক্রমণ করে। রাজা বীরত্বের সাথে যুদ্ধ করলেও যুদ্ধে হেরে যান। জীবন বাঁচাতে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে পালাতে হয়েছিল। রাজা তার অসুখী অবস্থার জন্য সর্বদা বিষণ্ণ অবস্থায় থাকতেন। একবার সে গুহায় শুয়ে ছিল। তখন তিনি দেখলেন একটি মাকড়সা গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা সফল হতে বারবার ব্যর্থ হয়। তবে আশা ছাড়েননি। কিছু ব্যর্থ চেষ্টার পর মাকড়সাটিকে ছাদে উঠতে দেখেন ব্রুস। এই নির্ভীক মাকড়সা ব্রুসকে হতাশার অন্ধকার ঝেড়ে ফেলতে অনুপ্রাণিত করেছিল। তিনি শক্তিশালী সৈন্যদল সংগ্রহ করেন এবং তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। শত্রুরা পরাজিত হয়, এবং রবার্ট ব্রুস তার রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. One day he sat in a lonely hall, brooding over his sad lot. II. Rober Bruce was the king of Scotland. III. He was also an ardent patriot and a gallant soldier. IV. But he once lost his kingdom to England in a battle with the British forces. V. He fought with the English for his country for a long time, but he failed. VI. Suddenly a spider caught his view. VII. It was trying to reach the ceiling. VIII. But each time it tried, it dropped again. IX. This happened six times. X. But the spider did not give up the struggle. XI. It tried again and again and at last reached its goal. XII. The perseverance and tenacity of the spider inspired Bruce very much. XIII. Swearing to do or die, he fought the English for the seventh time. XIV. This time he was successful in driving the English from his kingdom. Correct Sequence: II → III → IV → V → I → VI → VII → VIII → IX → X → XI → XII → XIII → XIV Rewritten Story: Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He was also an ardent patriot and a gallant soldier. But he once lost his kingdom to England in a battle with the British forces. He fought with the English for his country for a long time, but he failed. One day he sat in a lonely hall, brooding over his sad lot. Suddenly a spider caught his view. It was trying to reach the ceiling. But each time it tried, it dropped again. This happened six times. But the spider did not give up the struggle. It tried again and again and at last reached its goal. The perseverance and tenacity of the spider inspired Bruce very much. Swearing to do or die, he fought the English for the seventh time. This time he was successful in driving the English from his kingdom. রবার্ট ব্রুস ছিলেন স্কটল্যান্ডের রাজা। তিনি একজন প্রবল দেশপ্রেমিক এবং একজন বীর সৈনিকও ছিলেন। কিন্তু তিনি একবার ব্রিটিশ বাহিনীর সাথে যুদ্ধে ইংল্যান্ডের কাছে তার রাজ্য হারিয়েছিলেন। তিনি দীর্ঘকাল তার দেশের জন্য ইংরেজদের সাথে যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন, কিন্তু তিনি ব্যর্থ হন। একদিন সে এক নিঃসঙ্গ হলঘরে বসে তার দুঃখের কথা ভাবছিল। হঠাৎ একটা মাকড়সা তার নজরে পড়ল। এটি ছাদে পৌঁছানোর চেষ্টা করছিল। কিন্তু যতবারই চেষ্টা করা হয়েছে, ততবারই আবার নেমে গেছে। এটি ছয়বার ঘটেছে। কিন্তু মাকড়সা হাল ছাড়েনি সংগ্রামে। এটি বারবার চেষ্টা করেছিল এবং অবশেষে তার লক্ষ্যে পৌঁছেছিল। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় এবং দৃঢ়তা ব্রুসকে খুব অনুপ্রাণিত করেছিল। ডু অর ডাইর শপথ নিয়ে সপ্তম বারের মত ইংরেজদের সাথে যুদ্ধ করলেন। এবার তিনি তার রাজ্য থেকে ইংরেজদের তাড়িয়ে দিতে সফল হন। Ad Completing Story: Failure is the pillar of success / Perseverance is the Key to Success / Robert Bruce, king of Scotland / The King and the Spider  (Story Writing) Fakhruddin Babar May 12, 2024 11 min read Updated: Jan 15 Rated 0 out of 5 stars. No ratings yet Failure is the pillar of Success It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good ruler and a brave warrior. He loved freedom. Scotland was then under the domination of England. Robert Bruce wanted to gain freedom of his country and fought against the English. He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. At last, he lost heart and gave up the hope of success. Robert Bruce was dethroned. His enemies were trying to capture him. He became a fugitive. He roamed about in search of a shelter. He was moving in hills and forests. At last, he took shelter a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his misfortune. At that moment, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. His attention was drawn to the repeated efforts of the spider. It was trying hard again and again. The spider crawled up a few inches and then dropped on its silken thread. But it did not give up its attempts. It tried again and again and on the seventh time it began successful. The sight of the spider encouraged the king. He thought the spider was not disheartened in spite of repeated failure. But it went on trying and again and again, and at last it came out successful. It raised a new hope in the king. He came out of the cave and began to gather forces. In his last effort, he came out successful. Scotland was at last free. From the story it is proved that patience and repeated endeavours can bring anyone success. Failure is the pillar of success   It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.       Moral :                                King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.                The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.                He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.                Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He reigned over the country well and his subjects were happy under his rule. But the greedy king of England tried to grab his territory and rob the independence of his countrymen. The English soldiers attacked Scotland and Robert Bruce withstood the enemy with all his forces. He tried his best to uphold the independence of his country and safeguard its liberty and glory. Unfortunately, the situation was not favourable for him. After repeated defeats he had to retreat in despair and take shelter in a lonely cave. He passed some days there and in utter despair was thinking of giving up the struggle. Just at that time, he saw that a spider was trying to climb up to the roof of the cave. The spider failed again and again, but it did not give up its attempts. Thus it tried six times. Still it tried again. In the next attempt the spider succeeded in climbing up to the roof. Observing this, Bruce was inspired. He thought of fighting with the enemies again with a renewed vigour. He collected his faithful followers once more and attacked his enemies. This time the king and his men fought so bravely for the freedom of their country that the enemies were defeated. The king recovered his lost kingdom. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Complete the following story following the cue : Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But ........................ Ans.                            Perseverance of Robert Bruce Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over the country with popularity. His name and fame spread to many countries. But owing to bad luck, the famous king lost his kingdom to his enemies. However, he didn't lose heart. He wished to regain his large kingdom from the cruel hands of his enemies at any cost. He collected troops and attacked his enemies again, but he was defeated. The king lost heart and gave up hope of success. He took shelter in the cave of a mountain and was thinking over his misfortune. One day, while he was lying in the cave, he found a spider trying to reach the ceiling. It tried again and again but could not reach the ceiling. However, it continued its efforts and, at last, it was successful on the seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider inspired the king. He collected his troops again, attacked his enemies, and regained his kingdom. Thus, Scotland was freed at last. This story is remarkable for its lesson: we can achieve the impossible through perseverance. A man possessing this great quality must shine in life and lead a prosperous and decent life. Moral : Patience and perseverance leads to success Failure is the Pillar of Success Story Once upon a time there was a king in  Scotland   name  Robert Bruce . He loved his country and his people, and they love him too. But one day, enemie attack his kingdom, and he have to run away. He found a cave and sit there, feeling very sad and tired. Robert  want to get his kingdom back, so he tried to fight his enemies. He try six times, but each time he failed. Even after the seventh try, he still couldn’t win. He was very upset and thinking he was never be success. when siting in the cave,  Robert  saw a small spider trying to climb the cave wall. The spider tried to climb up but fell down again and again. It try seven times and failed each time, just like the king. But on the eighth try, the spider finally made it to the top. Seeing this,  Robert Bruce  feel hopeful again.  Robert Bruce  thinking If the little spider didn’t give up, why should He give up? So, he decided to try one more time. This time, he fight hard and won. He got his kingdom back and he learn that if you don’t give up, you can win, even after many failure. King Robert Bruce and the Spider              Once upon a time there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a great king. His subjects loved him very much. He ruled over his country with popularity, good name and fame. But owing to bad luck he lost his kingdom. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom.              The king with his many faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in a cave. He did not sit idle there. He formed a troop and attacked his enemies again and again. He fought bravely several battles to regain his country’s freedom but was each time defeated.              He attacked his enemies about six times. Naturally he was very sad. He became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day he was lying in a cave in a pensive mood. Then he could see a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider tried again and again to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts made by the spider failed one after another. But still it did not give up the struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. He took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success.              Filled with new hope he brought together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed energy. This time he became successful to defeat them and regained his lost kingdom. Failure is the pillar of success/ Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland     It has been quite some time since Robert Bruce reigned as king of Scotland. He was known for his valiant leadership as a ruler and a warrior. He had an ardent love for freedom, as Scotland was then under the oppressive rule of England. Robert Bruce aimed to gain the independence of his country and engaged in six battles with the English army, one after the other. However, despite his best efforts, he was defeated each time. His spirit became disheartened, and he lost hope of success. Ultimately, he was dethroned, and his enemies were determined to capture him. Robert Bruce became a fugitive, wandering aimlessly in search of refuge in hills and forests until he finally sought shelter in a cave.   One day, while lying in the cave, Robert Bruce reflected on his misfortunes. Suddenly, he observed a spider attempting to climb to the ceiling. He watched intently as the spider tried to crawl up, only to fall down on its silken thread a few inches up. But the spider did not give up. Instead, it continued to try and try again. On its seventh attempt, the spider finally succeeded in reaching the top. Robert Bruce was struck by the spider's persistence and determination. Despite repeated failures, the spider remained undeterred, never losing hope, and ultimately achieving its goal.   This sight of the spider invigorated Robert Bruce, filling him with a renewed sense of hope. He realized that success could be achieved through patience and repeated efforts. He emerged from the cave, gathering his forces for one final attempt. With persistence and perseverance, Robert Bruce was ultimately successful, and Scotland was finally freed from English rule. This story exemplifies how failures and setbacks can ultimately lead to success and that perseverance and determination are key to achieving one's goals.   Robert Bruce Long, long ago there was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a very good king. He loved his country and his subjects very dearly. His subjects also had a great love and respect for him.  Once his enemies made a plot against him. They fought against him and drove him away. The king went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. Many of his faithful subjects joined him there. The king did not sit idle there. He formed a troop. He attacked his enemies again and again. But every time he was defeated. He had no hope of getting back his kingdom. One day the king was lying in the fort. He cast eyes on the wall and saw a spider. It was climbing up the wall. It was trying to reach the roof. But it fell down the smooth wall. Yet it did not give up its attempt. It tried again. On the eighth attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider. He revived his hope and got back his courage. With a firm resolve he attacked his enemies once again. This time, he defeated his enemies and got his lost kingdom. The King and the Spider There was a good king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He loved very dearly his country and his subjects. His subjects had a great love and respect for him too. Once his enemies fought against him and drove him away from his kingdom. The king with some of his faithful soldiers and subjects went to a forest and took shelter in an old fort. The king did not sit idle there. He formed an army and attacked his enemies again and again. He attacked his enemies about seven times. But all the times he was defeated. Being defeated so many times, he became hopeless and decided not to fight. One day the king was lying in the fort in a gloomy mood. Suddenly a spider attracted his eyes. It was trying to climb the roof. But it fell down every time. Yet it did not give up its attempt and on the eight attempt it succeeded. The king took a lesson from the spider that perseverance is the key to all success. He made up his mind again and with a firm determination he attacked his enemies once again. This time he defeated his enemies and got back his lost kingdom. Bangla Translation: রাজা রবার্ট ব্রুস এবং মাকড়সা একসময় স্কটল্যান্ডে একজন রাজা ছিলেন।  তার নাম ছিল রবার্ট ব্রুস। তিনি একজন মহান রাজা ছিলেন। তার প্রজারা তাকে খুব ভালোবাসত। তিনি জনপ্রিয়তা, সুনাম এবং খ্যাতির সাথে তার দেশ শাসন করতেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যের কারণে তিনি তার রাজ্য হারান। একবার তার শত্রুরা তার বিরুদ্ধে যুদ্ধ করে তাকে তার রাজ্য থেকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়।  রাজা তার অনেক বিশ্বস্ত সৈন্য এবং প্রজাদের নিয়ে একটি বনে গিয়ে একটি গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। তিনি সেখানে অলস বসে থাকেননি। তিনি একটি সৈন্যদল গঠন করে বারবার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। তিনি তার দেশের স্বাধীনতা পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য সাহসিকতার সাথে বেশ কয়েকটি যুদ্ধ করেছিলেন কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পরাজিত হন।  তিনি প্রায় ছয়বার তার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেছিলেন। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তিনি খুব দুঃখিত ছিলেন। তিনি হতাশ হয়ে পড়েন এবং যুদ্ধ না করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। একদিন তিনি চিন্তামগ্ন অবস্থায় একটি গুহায় শুয়ে ছিলেন। তারপর সে দেখতে পেল একটি মাকড়সা তার রেশমী সুতোর সাহায্যে গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা করছে। মাকড়সা বারবার উপরে ওঠার চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু প্রতিবারই পড়ে গিয়েছিল। মাকড়সার একের পর এক ছয়টি প্রচেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হয়েছিল। তবুও সে হাল ছাড়েনি এবং চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যায়। ব্রুস গভীর আগ্রহের সাথে মাকড়সাটিকে পর্যবেক্ষণ করে দেখে যে মাকড়সার সপ্তম প্রচেষ্টা সফল হয়েছে। মাকড়সার অধ্যবসায় ব্রুসকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। সে আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়েছিল। সে মাকড়সার কাছ থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়েছিল যে অধ্যবসায় সকল সাফল্যের চাবিকাঠি।  নতুন আশায় ভরপুর সে তার ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে থাকা বাহিনীকে একত্রিত করে এবং নতুন শক্তি নিয়ে আবারও তার শত্রুদের মুখোমুখি হয়। এবার সে তাদের পরাজিত করতে সফল হয় এবং তার হারানো রাজ্য ফিরে পায়। Ad