Paragraph Writing Dengue ​ Dengue is one of the commonest mosquito-borne viral diseases in human.It causes 50-100 million infections every year in tropical countries of Asia, South America and Africa. It is caused by dengue virus, which is transmitted by the daytime-biting of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Dengue mosquito lives in cool, dark places and around homes, schools and other areas in towns and villages. The female mosquito lays her eggs in clean, stagnant, exposed collection of water like barrels, drums, pots, flower vases, plant saucers, tanks, discarded bottles/ tins, tyres etc. and a lot more places where rainwater collects. The first symptoms of the disease occur about 5-7 days after the infected bite. Symptoms of dengue include fever, headache, severe backache, flushing of the face. If anyone suspects dengue, he should consult with a physician. In a fraction of people bleeding from nose, gum, skin occurs, they can also develop shock. Those patients need hospitalisation for intensive care. To prevent dengue, people should be advised to use mosquito coils, sprays and other mosquito repeliants during the daytime. Babies, old people and others who may rest during the day should use mosquito nets. Curtains can also be treated with a suitable insecticide and hung at windows or doorways to kill or repel mosquitoes. Since mosquitoes which spread dengue breed in stagnant water, all water containers should be kept covered at all times. Discarded containers in which water collects e.g. bottles, cans, bags, tyres etc. should be destroyed. Water from air coolers, tanks, drums, buckets etc. should be drained out. Control measures should be taken by the city corporation along with NGO's & citizen to eliminate adult mosquitoes and eradicate their breeding sites. ​ Dengue Fever: A disease due to unhygienic environment  Dengue fever has become the ‘talk of the country’ of Bangladesh at present. It has spread throughout whole Bangladesh in an epidemic form. It is a virus fever. There are four different antigenic varieties of dengue viruses and all are transmitted by the daytime biting of adies aegypty mosquito. They are DEN-1, 2, 3 & 4 serotypes. From these viruses, two forms of dengue are recognised. One of them is classical dengue fever and the other is dengue haemorrhagic fever. Classical dengue fever is characterised by the abrupt onset of fever, malaise, headache, facial flushing, troubles pain. This pain is worse on eye movements, conjunctival suffusion and some backache that is a prominent symptom. Lymphadenopathy, petichae on the soft palate and skin rashes may also occur. This classical dengue fever is recovered by seven days. The patient of classical dengue fever should drink adequate water, take complete rest, drink a lot of liquid food, wash whole body with wet-cloth and finally should take the tablets of paracitamol group to decrease the fever. Dengue haemorrhagic fever is very severe. It is believed to be the result of two or more sequential infections with different dengue serotypes. If the symptoms of dengue haemorrhagic fever of a patient are found, we should take him to the hospital and consult with a doctor immediately. We have to wash the patient’s body again and again with a wet-cloth to mitigate fever. At the extreme case, it may be bleeding. The patient may be given paracitamol but never should be given aspirin group. It is a disease of children and has been found in South Asia and Africa. Adies lays its eggs on standing or stagnant water in the holes of trees, plastic bottles, plastic cans, tin-pots, tyres, green coconut plates, polythene bags etc. All of us should be conscious about the eradication of adies mosquitoes and should take necessary steps for that. Besides, government should highlight it through different media and should take essential measures to protect dengue fever. ​ ​  DENGUE FEVER ​ Dengue fever is a disease of Aedes mosquito-borne infection. Aedes mosquito bites during day and transmits dengue virus. It breeds in clean stagnant water both indoor and outdoor. If a person is infected, its symptoms become apparent in four to six days. Dengue virus originating from Africa, is now endemic in most tropical countries of Asia. According to the information of medical science at first dengue fever was experienced at Philadelphia in 1780. Death due to infection of dengue fever occurred in Australia in 1837. Dengue fever has broken out in Bangladesh in recent years. There are two types of dengue fever. They are classical dengue fever and Dengue Haemmorrhagic fever is fatal and it causes death with bleeding. There are four serotypes of dengue virus, such as DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4. DEN-2 and DEN-3 are more serious. Dengue mosquito is about 5 millimetres in size with stripe on the body and legs and can fly up to about 50 metres at a time. It breeds in small pots, jars, drums and discarded plastic containers and tyres. It lives on blood and it Aedes female mosquitoes cannot breed without blood. There is no antidote of dengue virus. So we should take immediate action to prevent this disease.   Model Answer-2 Dengue Fever Dengue fever is a mosquito-transmitted illness caused by the Aedes mosquito. Regions with tropical climates, such as the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Southern China, Taiwan, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Mexico, Africa, Central, and South America, are particularly susceptible to Dengue Fever outbreaks. The onset of symptoms typically occurs four to six days post-infection and can persist for up to ten days. Symptoms commonly include sudden onset of high fever, intense headache, eye pain, severe joint and muscle pain, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and minor bleeding. In severe cases, symptoms may escalate to significant bleeding, shock, and even death. Individuals with compromised immune systems are at a higher risk of developing Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, which can result in damage to lymph and blood vessels, internal bleeding leading to black vomit and feces, reduced platelet count, gastric sensitivity, and weak pulse. Regrettably, there is currently no specific treatment for Dengue infection, and medical professionals typically advise infected individuals to rest and maintain hydration. Hospitalization may be necessary if symptoms worsen. Prevention primarily involves avoiding mosquito bites as there is no widely available vaccine for the general population. Effective measures to reduce the risk of Dengue infection include maintaining clean living environments and neighborhoods to limit Aedes mosquito breeding sites. Remarkably, Aedes mosquitoes only require a small amount of water, such as a teaspoon, for egg-laying and larval development, emphasizing the importance of eliminating standing water in any form to prevent breeding. Therefore, the removal of stagnant water sources is imperative in mosquito control efforts. Model Answer-3   Write a paragraph on 'Dengue Fever' by answering the following questions. (a) What is dengue fever? (b) How does the virus of this disease spread among people? (c) What are the symptoms of this disease? (d) What is the treatment of this disease? (e) How can we prevent dengue fever? Dengue Fever Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes female mosquitoes. It is prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. Symptoms usually appear three to fourteen days after infection and include high fever, severe headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pain, and a distinctive skin rash. Most people recover in two to seven days, but a small number develop severe dengue, also known as hemorrhagic dengue fever. This severe form causes bleeding, low blood platelet levels, and plasma leakage, which can lead to dangerously low blood pressure. Treatment for dengue primarily involves supportive care. Paracetamol is recommended to reduce fever and relieve pain, and getting plenty of rest is important. In severe cases, blood transfusions may be necessary. There is no specific treatment for dengue fever, so prevention is crucial. The best way to prevent dengue is by controlling the mosquito population. Keeping our environment clean is essential. Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water found in containers like buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots, and vases. To prevent mosquitoes from breeding, we should eliminate standing water in these containers. Additionally, limiting exposure to mosquito bites by using repellents and wearing protective clothing can help. Awareness is key to stopping the spread of dengue. Everyone needs to be informed about how dengue is transmitted and the steps they can take to prevent it. By working together to keep our surroundings clean and reduce mosquito habitats, we can significantly reduce the risk of dengue outbreaks. 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Paragraph Democracy Democracy is a system of government where people choose their leaders through voting. It gives everyone an equal chance to participate in decisions that affect their lives. In a democracy, the power belongs to the people, not a single ruler or group. Leaders are elected for a certain period and must listen to the people’s needs and problems. If they fail to serve well, people can choose new leaders in the next election. One of the key features of democracy is freedom. People can speak their minds, follow their beliefs, and share their opinions without fear. Everyone is treated equally, no matter their background, religion, or wealth. Laws are made to protect the rights of all citizens, and no one is above the law. However, democracy works well only if people are responsible. Voters must choose honest and capable leaders, not those who promise false things or serve personal interests. It is also important to respect others' views, even if we disagree. Democracy has its challenges. Sometimes, decisions take time because many voices are involved. Corruption, lack of education, and unfair practices can also harm democracy. But despite its flaws, it is the best system to ensure fairness and justice. In a true democracy, everyone matters. It is not just about voting but also about staying informed, helping others, and working together for a better future. Democracy teaches us to value freedom, equality, and teamwork. Model -2 Democracy Democracy is a system of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders. In a democracy, leaders are elected through voting, and everyone gets an equal chance to participate. It allows people to have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. The main principles of democracy are freedom, equality, and fairness. People can express their opinions, follow their beliefs, and live without fear of unfair treatment. One of the strengths of democracy is that it protects the rights of citizens. Laws are made to ensure justice, and no one is above the law. Leaders are held accountable for their actions and can be replaced if they fail to serve the people. This system encourages fairness and transparency. However, democracy also has challenges. Sometimes, decisions take time because many people are involved. There can also be corruption, and not all voters make informed choices. Despite these issues, democracy is still considered the best form of government because it values human rights and freedom. Democracy teaches us the importance of working together and respecting others. It allows people to shape their own future, making it a powerful system for ensuring peace and development in society. Composition / Essay Writing Democracy Democracy is a type of government where all eligible citizens have an equal role in creating laws, either directly or through elected representatives. It encompasses social, economic, and cultural conditions that enable people to freely participate in political decision-making. There are two main types of democracy: direct and indirect. In a direct democracy, citizens directly elect their government officials through voting. In contrast, in an indirect democracy, citizens elect representatives who then choose the leaders to form the government. Bangladesh practices direct democracy, while the USA practices indirect democracy. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the USA, famously defined democracy as "government of the people, by the people, for the people." In a democratic state, every citizen should have opportunities to develop their personality, access knowledge, earn a fair wage, and enjoy both work and leisure rights. Education plays a crucial role in teaching citizens to think freely, act boldly, and express their opinions openly. Effective organization is essential for citizens to express themselves in a democracy. Political leaders should be responsible, honest, and brave to lead effectively. Under favorable conditions, democracy is considered the most effective form of government. It balances freedom and authority, fosters patriotism among citizens, and aims to maximize happiness for the greatest number of people in a society. Democracy also promotes personal growth and allows individuals to achieve their fullest potential. Model Answer-2 Comparing and Contrasting Democracy and Autocracy Democracy and autocracy are two fundamentally different forms of government, each with distinct characteristics, advantages, and challenges. Democracy, as practiced in many Western nations, places power in the hands of the people. Citizens participate in decision-making through free and fair elections, ensuring their voices are heard. Key principles of democracy include the protection of individual rights and freedoms, adherence to the rule of law, and checks and balances to prevent any single entity from gaining excessive power. This system emphasizes inclusivity and civil liberties, such as freedom of speech and assembly. On the other hand, autocracy centralizes power in the hands of a single leader or a small elite group. Autocratic systems, like monarchies and dictatorships, often restrict citizen participation in governance. While autocracies can make decisions quickly due to their centralized nature, they often lack transparency and accountability. This can lead to abuses of power, suppression of political opposition, and limitations on individual rights and freedoms. When comparing these systems, democracies tend to offer greater political stability, protection of civil liberties, and peaceful transitions of power. In contrast, autocracies may face social unrest and political oppression due to the concentration of power. However, the comparison is not always clear-cut. Some nations combine elements of both systems, and the effectiveness of each depends on leadership and context. Democracies can suffer from inefficiencies and political gridlock, while certain autocracies may achieve stability and economic growth. The choice between democracy and autocracy involves balancing individual freedoms and effective governance, making it a key area of debate in political science and global affairs. Vocabulary On Democracy Word/Phrase English Meaning Bangla Meaning Hindi Meaning Accountability Responsibility for decisions and actions দায়বদ্ধতা जवाबदेही Adherence Commitment to a rule or belief আনুগত্য पालन Advantage A beneficial factor or condition সুবিধা लाभ Assembly A gathering of people for a common purpose সমাবেশ सभा Autocracy Government by one person or a small group স্বৈরতন্ত্র तानाशाही Balance Equilibrium or equal distribution ভারসাম্য संतुलन Challenge A task or situation requiring effort চ্যালেঞ্জ चुनौती Centralized Concentrated under a single authority কেন্দ্রীভূত केंद्रीकृत Checks Systems to limit power নিয়ন্ত্রণ नियंत्रण Civil liberties Individual rights and freedoms নাগরিক অধিকার नागरिक स्वतंत्रता Citizens Members of a state নাগরিক नागरिक Comparison Evaluation of similarities and differences তুলনা तुलना Context Circumstances surrounding an event প্রেক্ষাপট संदर्भ Decision-making Process of making choices সিদ্ধান্ত গ্রহণ निर्णय लेना Democracy Government by the people গণতন্ত্র लोकतंत्र Dictatorship Absolute authority of one leader একনায়কতন্ত্র तानाशाही Distinct Clearly different স্বতন্ত্র विशिष्ट Economic growth Increase in a country's economic output অর্থনৈতিক প্রবৃদ্ধি आर्थिक वृद्धि Elections Process of voting to choose leaders নির্বাচন चुनाव Elite A select group considered superior অভিজাত अभिजात Equality The state of being equal সমতা समानता Exclusivity Limitation to a particular group একচেটিয়া अनन्यता Fundamental Basic or essential মৌলিক मूलभूत Governance The act of governing শাসন शासन Government The governing body of a nation সরকার सरकार Inefficiency Lack of effectiveness অদক্ষতা अक्षमता Inclusivity Including all parts or groups অন্তর্ভুক্তি समावेशिता Individual rights Rights belonging to each person ব্যক্তিগত অধিকার व्यक्तिगत अधिकार Leadership The act of leading নেতৃত্ব नेतृत्व Limitations Restrictions or constraints সীমাবদ্ধতা सीमाएँ Monarchies Governments with kings or queens রাজতন্ত্র राजशाही Opposition Resistance or dissent বিরোধিতা विरोध Participation Taking part in something অংশগ্রহণ भागीदारी Peaceful transition Smooth transfer of power শান্তিপূর্ণ পরিবর্তন शांतिपूर्ण संक्रमण Political stability Steadiness in political environment রাজনৈতিক স্থিতিশীলতা राजनीतिक स्थिरता Power Ability to influence or control ক্ষমতা शक्ति Protection Keeping safe from harm সুরক্ষা सुरक्षा Quick decisions Rapid choices দ্রুত সিদ্ধান্ত शीघ्र निर्णय Rule of law Legal principle that law governs a nation আইনের শাসন कानून का शासन Social unrest Disturbance caused by dissatisfaction সামাজিক অস্থিরতা सामाजिक अशांति Suppression Act of stopping or restricting দমন दमन System A set of principles or procedures পদ্ধতি प्रणाली Transparency Openness and clarity স্বচ্ছতা पारदर्शिता Transition Change from one state to another পরিবর্তন संक्रमण Voice Expression of opinions মতামত आवाज Key Points on Democracy Definition: People choose leaders through voting. Main Values: Freedom, equality, and fairness. Power: Belongs to the people, not one ruler. Leaders: Elected for a limited time and must listen to the people. Rights: Freedom of speech, beliefs, and equal treatment under the law. Laws: Protect everyone; no one is above the law. Challenges: Corruption, slow decisions, and uninformed voters. Importance: Ensures justice, respects human rights, and encourages teamwork. Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Desdemona Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice, had only one child, a daughter named Desdemona. II. She pitied Othello for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. III. Desdemona was fascinated by his stories, especially by the story of his life. IV. Othello was a brave soldier who had risen to become a general. V. She refused them all because she loved Othello, a noble Moor from North Africa. VI. Hearing it, she had to weep, and she never became tired of listening to it. VII. Brabantio often invited Othello to his house, where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. VIII. Othello had shown his bravery in many bloody battles against the Turks. IX. She was so beautiful that many young men of the best families wished to marry her. X. Her pity soon turned to love, and she confessed to Othello that she loved him. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → IX → V → VII → III → VI → II → IV → VIII → X ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice, had only one child, a daughter named Desdemona. She was so beautiful that many young men of the best families wished to marry her. She refused them all because she loved Othello, a noble Moor from North Africa. Brabantio often invited Othello to his house, where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. Desdemona was fascinated by his stories, especially by the story of his life. Hearing it, she had to weep, and she never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity soon turned to love, and she confessed to Othello that she loved him. Othello was a brave soldier who had risen to become a general. Othello had shown his bravery in many bloody battles against the Turks. ভেনিসের ধনী সিনেটর ব্রাবান্তিওর একটি মাত্র সন্তান ছিল, যার নাম ডেসডেমোনা। তিনি এত সুন্দরী ছিলেন যে সেরা পরিবারের অনেক যুবক তাকে বিয়ে করতে চেয়েছিল। তিনি সেগুলি প্রত্যাখ্যান করেছিলেন কারণ তিনি উত্তর আফ্রিকার একজন সম্ভ্রান্ত মুর ওথেলোকে ভালোবাসতেন। ব্রাবান্তিও প্রায়ই ওথেলোকে তার বাড়িতে আমন্ত্রণ জানান, যেখানে তিনি এবং তার মেয়ে বিস্ময়ের সাথে ওথেলোর কথা শুনেছিলেন যখন তিনি তার দুঃসাহসিক কাজের কথা বলেছিলেন। Desdemona তার গল্প দ্বারা মুগ্ধ ছিল, বিশেষ করে তার জীবনের গল্প দ্বারা. শুনিয়া তাহাকে কাঁদিতে হইল, এবং সে কথা শুনিতে কখনই ক্লান্ত হইল না। তিনি ওথেলোকে তার জীবনের দুর্ভাগ্য এবং কষ্টের জন্য করুণা করেছিলেন। তার করুণা শীঘ্রই প্রেমে পরিণত হয় এবং সে ওথেলোর কাছে স্বীকার করে যে সে তাকে ভালবাসে। ওথেলো একজন সাহসী সৈনিক ছিলেন যিনি একজন জেনারেল হয়ে উঠেছিলেন। তুর্কিদের বিরুদ্ধে অনেক রক্তক্ষয়ী যুদ্ধে ওথেলো তার বীরত্ব দেখিয়েছিলেন। Ad Ad Completing Story:               The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox There was a crow on a tree with a piece of meat in its beak: A hungry fox sat under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it. The jackal was very  clever. He hit upon a plan to have it. He said to the crow, "Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing .a song for me?" At first the crow did not want to sing. But as the fox carried on praising her, she felt proud of her tongue. Finally she started to sing a song. But no sooner had she opened her mouth than the piece of meat fell off from her mouth The sly fox took it and ran away.         Complete the following story following the cue Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of............................... Ans.                            Don't Believe a FlattererOr, The Fox and the Crow Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of meat in the beak of the crow. He was very tempted. He thought of having the piece of meat. So he started flattering the crow. "Hi, Mr. Crow", said the fox. "It is known to everybody that you have a sweet tone. Will you please sing a song for me? If you sing a sweet song, all the animals around the area will gather here and praise you highly and you will be famous in this area." The crow felt very flattered and agreed to sing. When he opened his mouth. the piece of meat fell to the ground. The fox took it up and ran away the place. Then the crow realised his foolishness and decided not to believe a flatterer again. In our society there are some flatterers like the fox. They always try to deceive us by flattering like a fox. We must be alert of them. The life of a flatterer is like a beast because none honours and loves him. He lives in unhonoured and dies in unhonoured. The Fox and the Crow One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood in search of a bite to eat, he saw a Crow on the limb of a tree overhead. This was by no means the first Crow the Fox had ever seen. What caught his attention this time and made him stop for a second look, was that the lucky Crow held a bit of cheese in her beak. "No need to search any farther," thought sly Master Fox. "Here is a dainty bite for my breakfast." Up he trotted to the foot of the tree in which the Crow was sitting, and looking up admiringly, he cried, "Good-morning, beautiful creature!" The Crow, her head cocked on one side, watched the Fox suspiciously. But she kept her beak tightly closed on the cheese and did not return his greeting. "What a charming creature she is!" said the Fox. "How her feathers shine! What a beautiful form and what splendid wings! Such a wonderful Bird should have a very lovely voice, since everything else about her is so perfect. Could she sing just one song, I know I should hail her Queen of Birds." Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. She wanted very much to be called Queen of Birds. So she opened her beak wide to utter her loudest caw, and down fell the cheese straight into the Fox's open mouth. "Thank you," said Master Fox sweetly, as he walked off. "Though it is cracked, you have a voice sure enough. But where are your wits?" A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow Story Once, there was a crow living near a jungle. One day, the crow stole a piece of meat from a meat seller’s shop. It then quickly took off and went to sit on a branch of a tree with the meat in its beak. A clever fox, who was very hungry, saw the crow with the meat and wanted it for himself. He plan a idea to fool the crow. The fox said, how lovely the crow looked. But the crow stayed quiet. Then, the fox told the crow that it had a beautiful voice and asked to hear a song. Feeling proud and happy, the foolish crow opened its beak to sing. The moment it did, the piece of meat fell to the ground. The sly fox immediately grabbed the meat and ate it. After eating, the fox looked at the crow and said that it should never trust someone who only says nice things to fool it. The crow was left feeling sad, realizing its mistake. The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox Completing Story Once upon a time, there was a crow living near a forest. The crow wasn’t very smart. In the same forest, there was a clever fox who often looked for food. One day, the crow found a piece of meat at a  butcher ’s shop. It quickly took the meat and flew to a tree branch to eat it. The fox saw the crow with the meat and felt hungry. He wanted to take the meat from the crow and thought of a plan. The fox began to praise the crow, saying that it looked beautiful. The crow felt happy hearing this, but stayed quiet. Then the fox said that the crow’s voice was very sweet and asked the crow to sing a song. The crow felt proud and wanted to show off its singing. As soon as it opened its beak to sing, the meat fell to the ground. The fox quickly grabbed the meat and ate it. After finishing the meat, the fox told the crow that it should not trust others who only say nice things. The crow felt sad and realized it had been fooled. A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow: One day a crow stole a piece of meat        In a certain village, situated adjacent to a jungle, there lived a foolish crow. This simple-minded bird was known to steal food from time to time, and on one such occasion, it had managed to get hold of a succulent piece of meat from a local butcher’s shop. After flying away with its prized possession, the crow perched on a tree branch to relish its meal. However, unbeknownst to the bird, a sly fox had been watching its every move from beneath the tree.   Knowing the crow's weaknesses, the fox hatched a cunning plan to get its paws on the meat. First, he began to flatter the crow by complimenting its appearance and musical talent, hoping to appeal to the bird's vanity. When the crow remained silent, the fox persisted and requested it to sing a song. The foolish crow, feeling proud, began to sing loudly, only to have the meat fall from its beak to the ground below. The fox immediately seized the opportunity and snatched the meat from the ground.   Having successfully tricked the naive crow, the fox gave it a valuable lesson in life, “My dear friend, you should never be swayed by flattery, as it can lead you to your downfall.” The foolish crow, realizing its mistake, flew away with a heavy heart, having learned that one should always be wary of false praise. The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it -in your own words. Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there        JB'l7; BB '19 Ans.       A cunning Fox and a Foolish Crow Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there and stopped under the tree. He sniffed something good to eat. Looking about, lie saw the meat in the crow's mouth. He felt an over whelming desire to have the piece of meat. How could he get the meat? He could not climb the tree. What good would it do if he could? The crow would fly away when she saw him coming. He could not coax the crow to come down to the ground. Because the crow knew what a fox likes to eat. At last the fox had a crafty thought. He said to himself, "A crow is one of the proudest birds I ever know. I will flatter her and she will forget about the meat." So he called out in his sweetest voice, "Good day, my pretty bird". But the crow did not reply. She only stepped about proudly on the branch. 1 wish I had such a beautiful appearance as you have," said the fox. Still no answer, but the crow held up her head and turned it- first to one side and then to the other, showing that she was pleased. I '"What a graceful neck and bright eye!" said the fox. "The other birds may well be jealous of you." No answer yet. She only raised her wings a little and gazed down upon the fox. I "If your voice were only as beautiful as your appearance and your dress, you would be the queen of all the birds; but it seems that you cannot talk at all. What a pity that you are dumb!" The crow gave a loud "cawl" As she did so, the meat fell from her mouth. The fox snapped it quickly and went away. The poor crow at last understood that the fox was only fooling her but it was too late. Bangla Meaning একদিন, একটি কাক জঙ্গলের ধারে বাস করতো। কাকটি খুব বুদ্ধিমান ছিল না। সেই একই জঙ্গলে একটি চালাক শিয়াল থাকতো, যে প্রায়ই খাবারের খোঁজে বের হতো। একদিন, কাকটি কসাইয়ের দোকান থেকে এক টুকরো মাংস চুরি করে নিল। মাংসটি নিয়ে সে দ্রুত উড়ে গিয়ে একটি গাছের ডালে বসলো। কাকের মুখে মাংস দেখেই শিয়ালটির খুব ক্ষুধা লাগলো। সে ভাবলো, কীভাবে কাকের কাছ থেকে মাংসটা নেওয়া যায়। শিয়ালটি কাকের দিকে তাকিয়ে কাকের প্রশংসা করতে লাগলো। সে বললো, কাকটিকে আজ অনেক সুন্দর লাগছে। কাকটি প্রশংসা শুনে খুশি হলো, কিন্তু চুপচাপ বসে রইলো। শিয়াল তখন বললো, কাকের গলা নাকি খুব মিষ্টি, আর যদি একটু গান গেয়ে শোনায়, তাহলে সে খুব খুশি হবে । কাকটি গর্বিত হয়ে গান গাওয়ার জন্য মুখ খুললো। কিন্তু, মুখ খুলতেই মাংসটা নিচে পড়ে গেল। শিয়ালটি তৎক্ষণাৎ মাংসটা তুলে নিয়ে খেয়ে ফেললো। মাংস খেয়ে শেষ করার পর, শিয়াল কাককে বললো যে শুধু প্রশংসা শুনে কাউকে বিশ্বাস করা উচিত নয়। কাকটি খুবই লজ্জিত হলো এবং বুঝলো যে সে ভুল করেছে। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Dull-Witted Man having a great attraction for English Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. There lived a man in a village who had a great attraction for English, but he could not understand the rules of grammar. II. He came to his own village and told the villagers that he was well-versed in English. III. His teacher tried his best to teach him English, but it was a hopeless case that the man grasped only three English words. IV. So he went to a teacher, and the teacher began to teach him. V. He learned 'yes,' 'no,' and 'very well.' VI. If anybody asked him any question or discussed a thing with him, he would say either 'yes,' 'no,' or 'very well.' VII. He used the three words while speaking with any man but did not know their meaning. VIII. The man was dull-headed. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → IV → III → V → II → VI → VII → VIII ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: There lived a man in a village who had a great attraction for English, but he could not understand the rules of grammar. So he went to a teacher, and the teacher began to teach him. But the man was dull-headed. His teacher tried his best to teach him English, but it was a hopeless case that the man grasped only three English words. He learned 'yes,' 'no,' and 'very well.' He came to his own village and told the villagers that he was well-versed in English. If anybody asked him any question or discussed a thing with him, he would say either 'yes,' 'no,' or 'very well.' He used the three words while speaking with any man but did not know their meaning. একটি গ্রামে এক ব্যক্তি বাস করতেন, যাঁর ইংরেজির প্রতি প্রবল আকর্ষণ ছিল, কিন্তু তিনি ব্যাকরণের নিয়মগুলি বুঝতে পারতেন না। তাই তিনি একজন শিক্ষকের কাছে গেলেন এবং শিক্ষক তাকে পড়াতে লাগলেন। কিন্তু লোকটা নিস্তেজ ছিল। তার শিক্ষক তাকে ইংরেজি শেখানোর জন্য যথাসাধ্য চেষ্টা করেছিলেন, কিন্তু এটি একটি হতাশ ঘটনা ছিল যে লোকটি মাত্র তিনটি ইংরেজি শব্দ বুঝতে পেরেছিল। তিনি 'হ্যাঁ,' 'না,' এবং 'খুব ভালোভাবে' শিখেছেন। তিনি নিজ গ্রামে এসে গ্রামবাসীদের জানান যে তিনি ইংরেজিতে পারদর্শী। কেউ তাকে কোনো প্রশ্ন করলে বা তার সঙ্গে কোনো বিষয়ে আলোচনা করলে তিনি 'হ্যাঁ,' 'না' বা 'খুব ভালো' বলতেন। তিনি যে কোন মানুষের সাথে কথা বলার সময় তিনটি শব্দ ব্যবহার করেছিলেন কিন্তু তাদের অর্থ জানতেন না। Ad Ad Completing Story:         There lived a man in a village. He had a great attraction to English and so he went to a teacher. The teacher began to teach him but the man was dull headed.... . Ans: A Little Learning Is a Dangerous Thing There lived a man in a village. He had a great attraction to English and so he went to a teacher. The her began to teach him but the man was dull faded and he did not learn but three words. These three words were 'yes', 'no' and 'very good teacher realized that the man was no further, he stopped teaching him. Then the man returned  to his native village.  He felt  proud of knowing English. He behaved as if he had a good command of English. Very often he used these three words though he did not know the meanings these words. Once a thief stole a cow from his neighbor’s house in the village. Police came to investigate the incident. They asked many village about it, Finally, they asked the man about it. They asked me whether he had stolen the cow. Without understanding, he said 'yes'. They again asked him whether he would mind anything or not if they took him to the prison. He then replied 'no'. Finally, the police caught him as thief and the man said 'very good. Thus, telling English without understanding brought danger for him. A Little Learning is a Dangerous There lived a titan in village. He had a great attraction to English and so he went to a teacher. The teacher began to teach him, but the man was dull-headed. His teacher tried his best to teach him English but the man could not understand the rules of grammar. However, the teacher released him. The man grasped only three English words. He learned 'yes', 'no' and 'very well'. But the man did not know their meaning. He came to his own village and told the villagers that he was wellversed in English. He used the three words while speaking with any man. If anybody asked him any question or discussed a thing with him, he would say either 'yes' or 'no' or 'very well'. One night, a theft took place in a house of the village and the police was informed of it. A police officer went to that place for investigation. He asked everybody if he knew anything about the theft. But the villagers told him that they did not know who did it and how. At last the police officer said to the man, "Do you know anything about the theft'? I think you have done it." The man them and there said, 'Yes'. The police officer again inquired. "Have you any objection if we take you under the custody of the police?" He answered, 'No'. Then the police officer said to him, "We will arrest you now". Then man proudly said, "Very well." Thus he was arrested and put to jail. From the story noted above we learn the moral that the man with a little learning in English brought ruin on himself. He courted his own disaster.     A Little Learning is a Dangerous Thing A man lived in a certain village who was very much interested to learn and use English. So, he went to a teacher who began to teach him English. He taught him several months but the man picked only words such as ‘yes’, ‘no’ and ‘very good’. He did not know the proper use and meaning of these words. He thought he could use them in any place and any time. It would make him smart. After coming back to his village he started using these three words with anyone, anywhere on any occasions. A theft occurred in his village and the police came to investigate the matter. When the police officer asked him whether he knew the matter. He said, ‘Yes’. Then he wanted to take the man to the police station and he asked him if he had any objection to it. He just replied, ‘no’.  After asking him several more questions they told that they would arrest him. He again replied using his last words ‘very good’. Finally he was sent to prison only because of his little learning. Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Dr. Zoha Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The armed forces saw the situation. II. The agitated students of Rajshahi University started to jump over the locked gate and to scale the wall. III. The teachers saw this. IV. Meanwhile, the students doused a parked army jeep with kerosene. V. They set it on fire. VI. Seeing the armed forces taking position, Dr. Zoha came forward. VII. He requested the armed forces not to open fire on the students. VIII. But they did not pay any heed to him. IX. Then, he declared that their bullets would pierce his heart first. X. The situation went beyond control. XI. Finally, Dr. Zoha was shot in the back at 11 in the morning. XII. Later, he was bayonet charged too. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → III → IV → V → I → VI → VII → VIII → IX → X → XI → XII ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: The agitated students of Rajshahi University started to jump over the locked gate and to scale the wall. The teachers saw this. So, they requested the guards on duty to open the gate. Meanwhile, the students doused a parked army jeep with kerosene. They set it on fire. The armed forces saw the situation. They started to take up positions against the students. Seeing the armed forces taking position, Dr. Zoha came forward. He requested the armed forces not to open fire on the students. But they did not pay any heed to him. Then, he declared that their bullets would pierce his heart first. The situation went beyond control. Finally, Dr. Zoha was shot in the back at 11 in the morning. Later, he was bayonet charged too. রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের বিক্ষুব্ধ শিক্ষার্থীরা তালা দেয়া গেটে লাফিয়ে দেয়াল টপকাতে শুরু করে। শিক্ষকরা বিষয়টি দেখেছেন। তাই তারা কর্তব্যরত গার্ডদের গেট খুলে দেওয়ার অনুরোধ করেন। এসময় শিক্ষার্থীরা একটি পার্ক করা আর্মি জিপে কেরোসিন ঢেলে দেয়। তারা আগুন ধরিয়ে দেয়। সশস্ত্র বাহিনী পরিস্থিতি দেখেছে। তারা শিক্ষার্থীদের বিরুদ্ধে অবস্থান নিতে থাকে। সশস্ত্র বাহিনীকে অবস্থান নিতে দেখে ডঃ জোহা এগিয়ে আসেন। তিনি সশস্ত্র বাহিনীকে শিক্ষার্থীদের ওপর গুলি না চালানোর অনুরোধ জানান। কিন্তু তারা তার কথায় কর্ণপাত করেনি। তারপর, তিনি ঘোষণা করেছিলেন যে তাদের বুলেটগুলি প্রথমে তার হৃদয়কে বিদ্ধ করবে। পরিস্থিতি নিয়ন্ত্রণের বাইরে চলে যায়। অবশেষে সকাল ১১টায় ডাঃ জোহাকে পিঠে গুলি করা হয়। পরে তাকেও বেয়নেট চার্জ করা হয়। Dr. Shams Uzzoha Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Dr. Shams Uzzoha, a prominent teacher at Rajshahi University, attained martyrdom in the pre-liberation period. II. A flame of protest spread after Sergeant Zohurul Haque was killed. III. On February 17, section 144 was imposed in Rajshahi city. IV. The students joined the protest and took out a procession. V. They were locked in a clash with the police in front of Rajshahi Medical College. VI. As a result, many students were injured. VII. Dr. Zoha, a Professor of Chemistry and Proctor of the university, heard this. VIII. He rushed to the spot and took the injured students to the hospital. IX. The next morning, on February 18, tension grew on the campus, and the students were preparing to violate section 144 again. X. The armed forces were deployed in front of the university main gate. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → III → IV → V → VI → VII → VIII → IX → X → I ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: A flame of protest spread after Sergeant Zohurul Haque was killed. On February 17, section 144 was imposed in Rajshahi city. The students joined the protest and took out a procession. They were locked in a clash with the police in front of Rajshahi Medical College. As a result, many students were injured. Dr. Zoha, a Professor of Chemistry and Proctor of the university, heard this. He rushed to the spot and took the injured students to the hospital. The next morning, on February 18, tension grew on the campus, and the students were preparing to violate section 144 again. The armed forces were deployed in front of the university main gate. Dr. Shams Uzzoha, a prominent teacher at Rajshahi University, attained martyrdom in the pre-liberation period. সার্জেন্ট জহুরুল হক নিহত হওয়ার পর প্রতিবাদের শিখা ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। ১৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি রাজশাহী মহানগরীতে ১৪৪ ধারা জারি করা হয়। শিক্ষার্থীরা বিক্ষোভে যোগ দেয় এবং মিছিল বের করে। রাজশাহী মেডিকেল কলেজের সামনে পুলিশের সঙ্গে সংঘর্ষে অবরুদ্ধ হন তারা। ফলে অনেক শিক্ষার্থী আহত হয়। জোহা এ কথা শুনে বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের রসায়ন বিভাগের অধ্যাপক ও প্রক্টর ড. তিনি ঘটনাস্থলে গিয়ে আহত শিক্ষার্থীদের হাসপাতালে নিয়ে যান। পরদিন 18 ফেব্রুয়ারি সকালে ক্যাম্পাসে উত্তেজনা বেড়ে যায় এবং ছাত্ররা আবারও 144 ধারা লঙ্ঘনের প্রস্তুতি নিচ্ছে। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের প্রধান ফটকের সামনে সশস্ত্র বাহিনী মোতায়েন করা হয়। রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের বিশিষ্ট শিক্ষক ড. শামস উজ্জোহা মুক্তিযুদ্ধের পূর্বে শাহাদাত বরণ করেন। Ad Ad Completing Story:               The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox There was a crow on a tree with a piece of meat in its beak: A hungry fox sat under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it. The jackal was very  clever. He hit upon a plan to have it. He said to the crow, "Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing .a song for me?" At first the crow did not want to sing. But as the fox carried on praising her, she felt proud of her tongue. Finally she started to sing a song. But no sooner had she opened her mouth than the piece of meat fell off from her mouth The sly fox took it and ran away.         Complete the following story following the cue Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of............................... Ans.                            Don't Believe a FlattererOr, The Fox and the Crow Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of meat in the beak of the crow. He was very tempted. He thought of having the piece of meat. So he started flattering the crow. "Hi, Mr. Crow", said the fox. "It is known to everybody that you have a sweet tone. Will you please sing a song for me? If you sing a sweet song, all the animals around the area will gather here and praise you highly and you will be famous in this area." The crow felt very flattered and agreed to sing. When he opened his mouth. the piece of meat fell to the ground. The fox took it up and ran away the place. Then the crow realised his foolishness and decided not to believe a flatterer again. In our society there are some flatterers like the fox. They always try to deceive us by flattering like a fox. We must be alert of them. The life of a flatterer is like a beast because none honours and loves him. He lives in unhonoured and dies in unhonoured. The Fox and the Crow One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood in search of a bite to eat, he saw a Crow on the limb of a tree overhead. This was by no means the first Crow the Fox had ever seen. What caught his attention this time and made him stop for a second look, was that the lucky Crow held a bit of cheese in her beak. "No need to search any farther," thought sly Master Fox. "Here is a dainty bite for my breakfast." Up he trotted to the foot of the tree in which the Crow was sitting, and looking up admiringly, he cried, "Good-morning, beautiful creature!" The Crow, her head cocked on one side, watched the Fox suspiciously. But she kept her beak tightly closed on the cheese and did not return his greeting. "What a charming creature she is!" said the Fox. "How her feathers shine! What a beautiful form and what splendid wings! Such a wonderful Bird should have a very lovely voice, since everything else about her is so perfect. Could she sing just one song, I know I should hail her Queen of Birds." Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. She wanted very much to be called Queen of Birds. So she opened her beak wide to utter her loudest caw, and down fell the cheese straight into the Fox's open mouth. "Thank you," said Master Fox sweetly, as he walked off. "Though it is cracked, you have a voice sure enough. But where are your wits?" A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow Story Once, there was a crow living near a jungle. One day, the crow stole a piece of meat from a meat seller’s shop. It then quickly took off and went to sit on a branch of a tree with the meat in its beak. A clever fox, who was very hungry, saw the crow with the meat and wanted it for himself. He plan a idea to fool the crow. The fox said, how lovely the crow looked. But the crow stayed quiet. Then, the fox told the crow that it had a beautiful voice and asked to hear a song. Feeling proud and happy, the foolish crow opened its beak to sing. The moment it did, the piece of meat fell to the ground. The sly fox immediately grabbed the meat and ate it. After eating, the fox looked at the crow and said that it should never trust someone who only says nice things to fool it. The crow was left feeling sad, realizing its mistake. The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox Completing Story Once upon a time, there was a crow living near a forest. The crow wasn’t very smart. In the same forest, there was a clever fox who often looked for food. One day, the crow found a piece of meat at a  butcher ’s shop. It quickly took the meat and flew to a tree branch to eat it. The fox saw the crow with the meat and felt hungry. He wanted to take the meat from the crow and thought of a plan. The fox began to praise the crow, saying that it looked beautiful. The crow felt happy hearing this, but stayed quiet. Then the fox said that the crow’s voice was very sweet and asked the crow to sing a song. The crow felt proud and wanted to show off its singing. As soon as it opened its beak to sing, the meat fell to the ground. The fox quickly grabbed the meat and ate it. After finishing the meat, the fox told the crow that it should not trust others who only say nice things. The crow felt sad and realized it had been fooled. A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow: One day a crow stole a piece of meat        In a certain village, situated adjacent to a jungle, there lived a foolish crow. This simple-minded bird was known to steal food from time to time, and on one such occasion, it had managed to get hold of a succulent piece of meat from a local butcher’s shop. After flying away with its prized possession, the crow perched on a tree branch to relish its meal. However, unbeknownst to the bird, a sly fox had been watching its every move from beneath the tree.   Knowing the crow's weaknesses, the fox hatched a cunning plan to get its paws on the meat. First, he began to flatter the crow by complimenting its appearance and musical talent, hoping to appeal to the bird's vanity. When the crow remained silent, the fox persisted and requested it to sing a song. The foolish crow, feeling proud, began to sing loudly, only to have the meat fall from its beak to the ground below. The fox immediately seized the opportunity and snatched the meat from the ground.   Having successfully tricked the naive crow, the fox gave it a valuable lesson in life, “My dear friend, you should never be swayed by flattery, as it can lead you to your downfall.” The foolish crow, realizing its mistake, flew away with a heavy heart, having learned that one should always be wary of false praise. The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it -in your own words. Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there        JB'l7; BB '19 Ans.       A cunning Fox and a Foolish Crow Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there and stopped under the tree. He sniffed something good to eat. Looking about, lie saw the meat in the crow's mouth. He felt an over whelming desire to have the piece of meat. How could he get the meat? He could not climb the tree. What good would it do if he could? The crow would fly away when she saw him coming. He could not coax the crow to come down to the ground. Because the crow knew what a fox likes to eat. At last the fox had a crafty thought. He said to himself, "A crow is one of the proudest birds I ever know. I will flatter her and she will forget about the meat." So he called out in his sweetest voice, "Good day, my pretty bird". But the crow did not reply. She only stepped about proudly on the branch. 1 wish I had such a beautiful appearance as you have," said the fox. Still no answer, but the crow held up her head and turned it- first to one side and then to the other, showing that she was pleased. I '"What a graceful neck and bright eye!" said the fox. "The other birds may well be jealous of you." No answer yet. She only raised her wings a little and gazed down upon the fox. I "If your voice were only as beautiful as your appearance and your dress, you would be the queen of all the birds; but it seems that you cannot talk at all. What a pity that you are dumb!" The crow gave a loud "cawl" As she did so, the meat fell from her mouth. The fox snapped it quickly and went away. The poor crow at last understood that the fox was only fooling her but it was too late. Bangla Meaning একদিন, একটি কাক জঙ্গলের ধারে বাস করতো। কাকটি খুব বুদ্ধিমান ছিল না। সেই একই জঙ্গলে একটি চালাক শিয়াল থাকতো, যে প্রায়ই খাবারের খোঁজে বের হতো। একদিন, কাকটি কসাইয়ের দোকান থেকে এক টুকরো মাংস চুরি করে নিল। মাংসটি নিয়ে সে দ্রুত উড়ে গিয়ে একটি গাছের ডালে বসলো। কাকের মুখে মাংস দেখেই শিয়ালটির খুব ক্ষুধা লাগলো। সে ভাবলো, কীভাবে কাকের কাছ থেকে মাংসটা নেওয়া যায়। শিয়ালটি কাকের দিকে তাকিয়ে কাকের প্রশংসা করতে লাগলো। সে বললো, কাকটিকে আজ অনেক সুন্দর লাগছে। কাকটি প্রশংসা শুনে খুশি হলো, কিন্তু চুপচাপ বসে রইলো। শিয়াল তখন বললো, কাকের গলা নাকি খুব মিষ্টি, আর যদি একটু গান গেয়ে শোনায়, তাহলে সে খুব খুশি হবে । কাকটি গর্বিত হয়ে গান গাওয়ার জন্য মুখ খুললো। কিন্তু, মুখ খুলতেই মাংসটা নিচে পড়ে গেল। শিয়ালটি তৎক্ষণাৎ মাংসটা তুলে নিয়ে খেয়ে ফেললো। মাংস খেয়ে শেষ করার পর, শিয়াল কাককে বললো যে শুধু প্রশংসা শুনে কাউকে বিশ্বাস করা উচিত নয়। কাকটি খুবই লজ্জিত হলো এবং বুঝলো যে সে ভুল করেছে। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Donkey Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The donkey's owner went with him to bring back the donkey. II. It was a long hot day and they were in the middle of a desert. III. The only shadow was that of the donkey. IV. The other man pushed him and said, "Why are you sitting here?" V. The donkey was frightened and ran away leaving them in the sun. VI. Once a man hired a donkey of another man to go to a distant place. VII. The other man answered, "You hired only my donkey, but not its shadow. This shadow belongs to me. So I will sit here." VIII. There was no shadow anywhere. IX. The other man rode on the donkey. X. They pushed each other and began to fight. XI. The donkey's owner sat there. XII. This donkey has been hired by me. So its shadow is mine. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VI → I → IX → II → VIII → III → XI → IV → XII → VII → X → V ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: Once a man hired a donkey of another man to go to a distant place. The donkey's owner went with him to bring back the donkey. He walked while the other man rode on the donkey. It was a long hot day and they were in the middle of a desert. There was no shadow anywhere. The only shadow was that of the donkey. The donkey's owner sat there. The other man pushed him and said, "Why are you sitting here?" This donkey has been hired by me. So its shadow is mine. The other man answered, "You hired only my donkey, but not its shadow. This shadow belongs to me. So I will sit here." They pushed each other and began to fight. Seeing this, the donkey was frightened and ran away leaving them in the sun. একবার এক ব্যক্তি দূরবর্তী স্থানে যাওয়ার জন্য অন্য লোকের একটি গাধা ভাড়া করে। গাধার মালিক গাধাটিকে ফিরিয়ে আনতে তার সাথে গেল। সে হাঁটতে হাঁটতে অন্য লোকটি গাধার পিঠে চড়ে। এটি একটি দীর্ঘ গরম দিন ছিল এবং তারা একটি মরুভূমির মাঝখানে ছিল। কোথাও কোনো ছায়া ছিল না। একমাত্র ছায়া ছিল গাধার। গাধার মালিক সেখানে বসে রইল। অন্য লোকটি তাকে ধাক্কা দিয়ে বলল, আপনি এখানে বসে আছেন কেন? এই গাধাটা আমার ভাড়া করা হয়েছে। তাই এর ছায়া আমার। অন্য লোকটি উত্তর দিল, "তুমি শুধু আমার গাধাকে ভাড়া দিয়েছ, কিন্তু তার ছায়া নয়। এই ছায়াটা আমারই। তাই আমি এখানেই বসব।" তারা একে অপরকে ধাক্কা দিয়ে মারামারি শুরু করে। এটা দেখে গাধাটি ভয় পেয়ে তাদের রোদে রেখে পালিয়ে গেল। Ad Ad Completing Story:               The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox There was a crow on a tree with a piece of meat in its beak: A hungry fox sat under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it. The jackal was very  clever. He hit upon a plan to have it. He said to the crow, "Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing .a song for me?" At first the crow did not want to sing. But as the fox carried on praising her, she felt proud of her tongue. Finally she started to sing a song. But no sooner had she opened her mouth than the piece of meat fell off from her mouth The sly fox took it and ran away.         Complete the following story following the cue Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of............................... Ans.                            Don't Believe a FlattererOr, The Fox and the Crow Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of meat in the beak of the crow. He was very tempted. He thought of having the piece of meat. So he started flattering the crow. "Hi, Mr. Crow", said the fox. "It is known to everybody that you have a sweet tone. Will you please sing a song for me? If you sing a sweet song, all the animals around the area will gather here and praise you highly and you will be famous in this area." The crow felt very flattered and agreed to sing. When he opened his mouth. the piece of meat fell to the ground. The fox took it up and ran away the place. Then the crow realised his foolishness and decided not to believe a flatterer again. In our society there are some flatterers like the fox. They always try to deceive us by flattering like a fox. We must be alert of them. The life of a flatterer is like a beast because none honours and loves him. He lives in unhonoured and dies in unhonoured. The Fox and the Crow One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood in search of a bite to eat, he saw a Crow on the limb of a tree overhead. This was by no means the first Crow the Fox had ever seen. What caught his attention this time and made him stop for a second look, was that the lucky Crow held a bit of cheese in her beak. "No need to search any farther," thought sly Master Fox. "Here is a dainty bite for my breakfast." Up he trotted to the foot of the tree in which the Crow was sitting, and looking up admiringly, he cried, "Good-morning, beautiful creature!" The Crow, her head cocked on one side, watched the Fox suspiciously. But she kept her beak tightly closed on the cheese and did not return his greeting. "What a charming creature she is!" said the Fox. "How her feathers shine! What a beautiful form and what splendid wings! Such a wonderful Bird should have a very lovely voice, since everything else about her is so perfect. Could she sing just one song, I know I should hail her Queen of Birds." Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. She wanted very much to be called Queen of Birds. So she opened her beak wide to utter her loudest caw, and down fell the cheese straight into the Fox's open mouth. "Thank you," said Master Fox sweetly, as he walked off. "Though it is cracked, you have a voice sure enough. But where are your wits?" A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow Story Once, there was a crow living near a jungle. One day, the crow stole a piece of meat from a meat seller’s shop. It then quickly took off and went to sit on a branch of a tree with the meat in its beak. A clever fox, who was very hungry, saw the crow with the meat and wanted it for himself. He plan a idea to fool the crow. The fox said, how lovely the crow looked. But the crow stayed quiet. Then, the fox told the crow that it had a beautiful voice and asked to hear a song. Feeling proud and happy, the foolish crow opened its beak to sing. The moment it did, the piece of meat fell to the ground. The sly fox immediately grabbed the meat and ate it. After eating, the fox looked at the crow and said that it should never trust someone who only says nice things to fool it. The crow was left feeling sad, realizing its mistake. The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox Completing Story Once upon a time, there was a crow living near a forest. The crow wasn’t very smart. In the same forest, there was a clever fox who often looked for food. One day, the crow found a piece of meat at a  butcher ’s shop. It quickly took the meat and flew to a tree branch to eat it. The fox saw the crow with the meat and felt hungry. He wanted to take the meat from the crow and thought of a plan. The fox began to praise the crow, saying that it looked beautiful. The crow felt happy hearing this, but stayed quiet. Then the fox said that the crow’s voice was very sweet and asked the crow to sing a song. The crow felt proud and wanted to show off its singing. As soon as it opened its beak to sing, the meat fell to the ground. The fox quickly grabbed the meat and ate it. After finishing the meat, the fox told the crow that it should not trust others who only say nice things. The crow felt sad and realized it had been fooled. A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow: One day a crow stole a piece of meat        In a certain village, situated adjacent to a jungle, there lived a foolish crow. This simple-minded bird was known to steal food from time to time, and on one such occasion, it had managed to get hold of a succulent piece of meat from a local butcher’s shop. After flying away with its prized possession, the crow perched on a tree branch to relish its meal. However, unbeknownst to the bird, a sly fox had been watching its every move from beneath the tree.   Knowing the crow's weaknesses, the fox hatched a cunning plan to get its paws on the meat. First, he began to flatter the crow by complimenting its appearance and musical talent, hoping to appeal to the bird's vanity. When the crow remained silent, the fox persisted and requested it to sing a song. The foolish crow, feeling proud, began to sing loudly, only to have the meat fall from its beak to the ground below. The fox immediately seized the opportunity and snatched the meat from the ground.   Having successfully tricked the naive crow, the fox gave it a valuable lesson in life, “My dear friend, you should never be swayed by flattery, as it can lead you to your downfall.” The foolish crow, realizing its mistake, flew away with a heavy heart, having learned that one should always be wary of false praise. The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it -in your own words. Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there        JB'l7; BB '19 Ans.       A cunning Fox and a Foolish Crow Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there and stopped under the tree. He sniffed something good to eat. Looking about, lie saw the meat in the crow's mouth. He felt an over whelming desire to have the piece of meat. How could he get the meat? He could not climb the tree. What good would it do if he could? The crow would fly away when she saw him coming. He could not coax the crow to come down to the ground. Because the crow knew what a fox likes to eat. At last the fox had a crafty thought. He said to himself, "A crow is one of the proudest birds I ever know. I will flatter her and she will forget about the meat." So he called out in his sweetest voice, "Good day, my pretty bird". But the crow did not reply. She only stepped about proudly on the branch. 1 wish I had such a beautiful appearance as you have," said the fox. Still no answer, but the crow held up her head and turned it- first to one side and then to the other, showing that she was pleased. I '"What a graceful neck and bright eye!" said the fox. "The other birds may well be jealous of you." No answer yet. She only raised her wings a little and gazed down upon the fox. I "If your voice were only as beautiful as your appearance and your dress, you would be the queen of all the birds; but it seems that you cannot talk at all. What a pity that you are dumb!" The crow gave a loud "cawl" As she did so, the meat fell from her mouth. The fox snapped it quickly and went away. The poor crow at last understood that the fox was only fooling her but it was too late. Bangla Meaning একদিন, একটি কাক জঙ্গলের ধারে বাস করতো। কাকটি খুব বুদ্ধিমান ছিল না। সেই একই জঙ্গলে একটি চালাক শিয়াল থাকতো, যে প্রায়ই খাবারের খোঁজে বের হতো। একদিন, কাকটি কসাইয়ের দোকান থেকে এক টুকরো মাংস চুরি করে নিল। মাংসটি নিয়ে সে দ্রুত উড়ে গিয়ে একটি গাছের ডালে বসলো। কাকের মুখে মাংস দেখেই শিয়ালটির খুব ক্ষুধা লাগলো। সে ভাবলো, কীভাবে কাকের কাছ থেকে মাংসটা নেওয়া যায়। শিয়ালটি কাকের দিকে তাকিয়ে কাকের প্রশংসা করতে লাগলো। সে বললো, কাকটিকে আজ অনেক সুন্দর লাগছে। কাকটি প্রশংসা শুনে খুশি হলো, কিন্তু চুপচাপ বসে রইলো। শিয়াল তখন বললো, কাকের গলা নাকি খুব মিষ্টি, আর যদি একটু গান গেয়ে শোনায়, তাহলে সে খুব খুশি হবে । কাকটি গর্বিত হয়ে গান গাওয়ার জন্য মুখ খুললো। কিন্তু, মুখ খুলতেই মাংসটা নিচে পড়ে গেল। শিয়ালটি তৎক্ষণাৎ মাংসটা তুলে নিয়ে খেয়ে ফেললো। মাংস খেয়ে শেষ করার পর, শিয়াল কাককে বললো যে শুধু প্রশংসা শুনে কাউকে বিশ্বাস করা উচিত নয়। কাকটি খুবই লজ্জিত হলো এবং বুঝলো যে সে ভুল করেছে। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Dog and a Crow Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. One of them started pulling the dog by his tail. II. The dog ran after the crows but in vain. III. He became very sad. IV. There sat a crow on the tree who wished to take away the bone for itself. V. The dog felt very disturbed and got very angry. VI. The dog dropped the piece of bone on the ground and then looked back to see what the matter was. VII. Once a dog was eating a piece of bone sitting under a tree. VIII. In the meantime, the second crow flew away with the bone. IX. The dog became very sad. X. It flew away and after some time returned there with another crow. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VII → IV → X → I → V → VI → VIII → II → III ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: Once a dog was eating a piece of bone sitting under a tree. There sat a crow on the tree who wished to take away the bone for itself. It flew away and after some time returned there with another crow. One of them started pulling the dog by his tail. The dog felt very disturbed and got very angry. He dropped the piece of bone on the ground and then looked back to see what the matter was. In the meantime, the second crow flew away with the bone. The dog ran after the crows but in vain. He became very sad. একবার একটি কুকুর গাছের নিচে বসে এক টুকরো হাড় খাচ্ছিল। গাছে একটি কাক বসেছিল যে নিজের জন্য হাড়টি কেড়ে নিতে চায়। এটি উড়ে গেল এবং কিছুক্ষণ পর আরেকটি কাক নিয়ে সেখানে ফিরে এল। তাদের মধ্যে একজন কুকুরটিকে তার লেজ ধরে টানতে শুরু করে। কুকুরটি খুব বিরক্ত বোধ করল এবং খুব রেগে গেল। তিনি হাড়ের টুকরোটি মাটিতে ফেলে দেন এবং তারপর ঘটনাটি দেখার জন্য ফিরে তাকালেন। এরই মধ্যে দ্বিতীয় কাকটি হাড় নিয়ে উড়ে গেল। কুকুরটি কাকের পিছনে ছুটল কিন্তু বৃথা। তিনি খুব দুঃখিত হয়ে উঠলেন। Ad Ad Completing Story:               The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox There was a crow on a tree with a piece of meat in its beak: A hungry fox sat under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it. The jackal was very  clever. He hit upon a plan to have it. He said to the crow, "Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing .a song for me?" At first the crow did not want to sing. But as the fox carried on praising her, she felt proud of her tongue. Finally she started to sing a song. But no sooner had she opened her mouth than the piece of meat fell off from her mouth The sly fox took it and ran away.         Complete the following story following the cue Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of............................... Ans.                            Don't Believe a FlattererOr, The Fox and the Crow Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of meat in the beak of the crow. He was very tempted. He thought of having the piece of meat. So he started flattering the crow. "Hi, Mr. Crow", said the fox. "It is known to everybody that you have a sweet tone. Will you please sing a song for me? If you sing a sweet song, all the animals around the area will gather here and praise you highly and you will be famous in this area." The crow felt very flattered and agreed to sing. When he opened his mouth. the piece of meat fell to the ground. The fox took it up and ran away the place. Then the crow realised his foolishness and decided not to believe a flatterer again. In our society there are some flatterers like the fox. They always try to deceive us by flattering like a fox. We must be alert of them. The life of a flatterer is like a beast because none honours and loves him. He lives in unhonoured and dies in unhonoured. The Fox and the Crow One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood in search of a bite to eat, he saw a Crow on the limb of a tree overhead. This was by no means the first Crow the Fox had ever seen. What caught his attention this time and made him stop for a second look, was that the lucky Crow held a bit of cheese in her beak. "No need to search any farther," thought sly Master Fox. "Here is a dainty bite for my breakfast." Up he trotted to the foot of the tree in which the Crow was sitting, and looking up admiringly, he cried, "Good-morning, beautiful creature!" The Crow, her head cocked on one side, watched the Fox suspiciously. But she kept her beak tightly closed on the cheese and did not return his greeting. "What a charming creature she is!" said the Fox. "How her feathers shine! What a beautiful form and what splendid wings! Such a wonderful Bird should have a very lovely voice, since everything else about her is so perfect. Could she sing just one song, I know I should hail her Queen of Birds." Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. She wanted very much to be called Queen of Birds. So she opened her beak wide to utter her loudest caw, and down fell the cheese straight into the Fox's open mouth. "Thank you," said Master Fox sweetly, as he walked off. "Though it is cracked, you have a voice sure enough. But where are your wits?" A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow Story Once, there was a crow living near a jungle. One day, the crow stole a piece of meat from a meat seller’s shop. It then quickly took off and went to sit on a branch of a tree with the meat in its beak. A clever fox, who was very hungry, saw the crow with the meat and wanted it for himself. He plan a idea to fool the crow. The fox said, how lovely the crow looked. But the crow stayed quiet. Then, the fox told the crow that it had a beautiful voice and asked to hear a song. Feeling proud and happy, the foolish crow opened its beak to sing. The moment it did, the piece of meat fell to the ground. The sly fox immediately grabbed the meat and ate it. After eating, the fox looked at the crow and said that it should never trust someone who only says nice things to fool it. The crow was left feeling sad, realizing its mistake. The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox Completing Story Once upon a time, there was a crow living near a forest. The crow wasn’t very smart. In the same forest, there was a clever fox who often looked for food. One day, the crow found a piece of meat at a  butcher ’s shop. It quickly took the meat and flew to a tree branch to eat it. The fox saw the crow with the meat and felt hungry. He wanted to take the meat from the crow and thought of a plan. The fox began to praise the crow, saying that it looked beautiful. The crow felt happy hearing this, but stayed quiet. Then the fox said that the crow’s voice was very sweet and asked the crow to sing a song. The crow felt proud and wanted to show off its singing. As soon as it opened its beak to sing, the meat fell to the ground. The fox quickly grabbed the meat and ate it. After finishing the meat, the fox told the crow that it should not trust others who only say nice things. The crow felt sad and realized it had been fooled. A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow: One day a crow stole a piece of meat        In a certain village, situated adjacent to a jungle, there lived a foolish crow. This simple-minded bird was known to steal food from time to time, and on one such occasion, it had managed to get hold of a succulent piece of meat from a local butcher’s shop. After flying away with its prized possession, the crow perched on a tree branch to relish its meal. However, unbeknownst to the bird, a sly fox had been watching its every move from beneath the tree.   Knowing the crow's weaknesses, the fox hatched a cunning plan to get its paws on the meat. First, he began to flatter the crow by complimenting its appearance and musical talent, hoping to appeal to the bird's vanity. When the crow remained silent, the fox persisted and requested it to sing a song. The foolish crow, feeling proud, began to sing loudly, only to have the meat fall from its beak to the ground below. The fox immediately seized the opportunity and snatched the meat from the ground.   Having successfully tricked the naive crow, the fox gave it a valuable lesson in life, “My dear friend, you should never be swayed by flattery, as it can lead you to your downfall.” The foolish crow, realizing its mistake, flew away with a heavy heart, having learned that one should always be wary of false praise. The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it -in your own words. Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there        JB'l7; BB '19 Ans.       A cunning Fox and a Foolish Crow Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there and stopped under the tree. He sniffed something good to eat. Looking about, lie saw the meat in the crow's mouth. He felt an over whelming desire to have the piece of meat. How could he get the meat? He could not climb the tree. What good would it do if he could? The crow would fly away when she saw him coming. He could not coax the crow to come down to the ground. Because the crow knew what a fox likes to eat. At last the fox had a crafty thought. He said to himself, "A crow is one of the proudest birds I ever know. I will flatter her and she will forget about the meat." So he called out in his sweetest voice, "Good day, my pretty bird". But the crow did not reply. She only stepped about proudly on the branch. 1 wish I had such a beautiful appearance as you have," said the fox. Still no answer, but the crow held up her head and turned it- first to one side and then to the other, showing that she was pleased. I '"What a graceful neck and bright eye!" said the fox. "The other birds may well be jealous of you." No answer yet. She only raised her wings a little and gazed down upon the fox. I "If your voice were only as beautiful as your appearance and your dress, you would be the queen of all the birds; but it seems that you cannot talk at all. What a pity that you are dumb!" The crow gave a loud "cawl" As she did so, the meat fell from her mouth. The fox snapped it quickly and went away. The poor crow at last understood that the fox was only fooling her but it was too late. Bangla Meaning একদিন, একটি কাক জঙ্গলের ধারে বাস করতো। কাকটি খুব বুদ্ধিমান ছিল না। সেই একই জঙ্গলে একটি চালাক শিয়াল থাকতো, যে প্রায়ই খাবারের খোঁজে বের হতো। একদিন, কাকটি কসাইয়ের দোকান থেকে এক টুকরো মাংস চুরি করে নিল। মাংসটি নিয়ে সে দ্রুত উড়ে গিয়ে একটি গাছের ডালে বসলো। কাকের মুখে মাংস দেখেই শিয়ালটির খুব ক্ষুধা লাগলো। সে ভাবলো, কীভাবে কাকের কাছ থেকে মাংসটা নেওয়া যায়। শিয়ালটি কাকের দিকে তাকিয়ে কাকের প্রশংসা করতে লাগলো। সে বললো, কাকটিকে আজ অনেক সুন্দর লাগছে। কাকটি প্রশংসা শুনে খুশি হলো, কিন্তু চুপচাপ বসে রইলো। শিয়াল তখন বললো, কাকের গলা নাকি খুব মিষ্টি, আর যদি একটু গান গেয়ে শোনায়, তাহলে সে খুব খুশি হবে । কাকটি গর্বিত হয়ে গান গাওয়ার জন্য মুখ খুললো। কিন্তু, মুখ খুলতেই মাংসটা নিচে পড়ে গেল। শিয়ালটি তৎক্ষণাৎ মাংসটা তুলে নিয়ে খেয়ে ফেললো। মাংস খেয়ে শেষ করার পর, শিয়াল কাককে বললো যে শুধু প্রশংসা শুনে কাউকে বিশ্বাস করা উচিত নয়। কাকটি খুবই লজ্জিত হলো এবং বুঝলো যে সে ভুল করেছে। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: a) He told the crow that she was the most beautiful of all the birds with her excellent feathers but it was a great pity that she could not sing. b) One day while going through the forest, all on a sudden he found a crow sitting on the branch of a tree. c) At once the piece of meat fell down from her mouth and the cunning fox ate it with great enjoyment. d) The cunning fox being really very greedy wanted to have the piece of meat. e) She had a piece of meat in her beak. f) Once there was a cunning and shrewd fox. g) He made a plan. h) The crow being influenced by the speech of the fox began to sing. f + b + e + d + g + a + h + c. Crow had stolen a piece of cheese Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The fox said, "Mr. Crow, how nice you are looking today!"II. One day, a crow had stolen a piece of cheese and sat on a tree to enjoy it.III. So going under the tree, the fox began to praise him.IV. Finally, the fox praised the voice of the crow.V. The vain crow was pleased by all this flattery.VI . The crow especially liked what the fox said about his voice.VII. The crow believed every word of the fox.VIII. So, to surprise the fox with his voice, he opened wide his mouth, and down dropped the piece of cheese.IX. The cunning fox snatched the cheese before it touched the ground and walked away. Correct Sequence: II → III → I → IV → V → VII → VI → VIII → IX Story in Correct Sequence: One day, a crow had stolen a piece of cheese and sat on a tree to enjoy it. So going under the tree, the fox began to praise him. The fox said, "Mr. Crow, how nice you are looking today!" Finally, the fox praised the voice of the crow. The vain crow was pleased by all this flattery. The crow believed every word of the fox. The crow especially liked what the fox said about his voice. So, to surprise the fox with his voice, he opened wide his mouth, and down dropped the piece of cheese. The cunning fox snatched the cheese before it touched the ground and walked away. একদিন, একটি কাক পনিরের টুকরো চুরি করে উপভোগ করতে একটি গাছে বসেছিল। তাই গাছের নিচে গিয়ে শেয়াল তার প্রশংসা করতে লাগল। শেয়াল বলল, "মিস্টার কাক, আজ তোমাকে কত সুন্দর লাগছে!" অবশেষে শেয়াল কাকের কণ্ঠের প্রশংসা করল। নিরর্থক কাক এই সমস্ত চাটুকার দ্বারা খুশি হয়েছিল। কাক শিয়ালের প্রতিটি কথা বিশ্বাস করত। কাক বিশেষ করে শেয়াল তার কণ্ঠ সম্পর্কে যা বলেছিল তা পছন্দ করেছিল। তাই, তার কণ্ঠে শিয়ালকে অবাক করার জন্য, সে তার মুখ প্রশস্ত করে, এবং পনিরের টুকরোটি নীচে ফেলে দিল। ধূর্ত শিয়াল মাটি স্পর্শ করার আগেই পনিরটি ছিনিয়ে নিয়ে চলে গেল। Ad Ad Completing Story:               The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox There was a crow on a tree with a piece of meat in its beak: A hungry fox sat under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it. The jackal was very  clever. He hit upon a plan to have it. He said to the crow, "Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing .a song for me?" At first the crow did not want to sing. But as the fox carried on praising her, she felt proud of her tongue. Finally she started to sing a song. But no sooner had she opened her mouth than the piece of meat fell off from her mouth The sly fox took it and ran away.         Complete the following story following the cue Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of............................... Ans.                            Don't Believe a FlattererOr, The Fox and the Crow Once a crow stole a piece of meat from a farmer's child and flew to a tall tree. A fox was going under that tree. He saw the piece of meat in the beak of the crow. He was very tempted. He thought of having the piece of meat. So he started flattering the crow. "Hi, Mr. Crow", said the fox. "It is known to everybody that you have a sweet tone. Will you please sing a song for me? If you sing a sweet song, all the animals around the area will gather here and praise you highly and you will be famous in this area." The crow felt very flattered and agreed to sing. When he opened his mouth. the piece of meat fell to the ground. The fox took it up and ran away the place. Then the crow realised his foolishness and decided not to believe a flatterer again. In our society there are some flatterers like the fox. They always try to deceive us by flattering like a fox. We must be alert of them. The life of a flatterer is like a beast because none honours and loves him. He lives in unhonoured and dies in unhonoured. The Fox and the Crow One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood in search of a bite to eat, he saw a Crow on the limb of a tree overhead. This was by no means the first Crow the Fox had ever seen. What caught his attention this time and made him stop for a second look, was that the lucky Crow held a bit of cheese in her beak. "No need to search any farther," thought sly Master Fox. "Here is a dainty bite for my breakfast." Up he trotted to the foot of the tree in which the Crow was sitting, and looking up admiringly, he cried, "Good-morning, beautiful creature!" The Crow, her head cocked on one side, watched the Fox suspiciously. But she kept her beak tightly closed on the cheese and did not return his greeting. "What a charming creature she is!" said the Fox. "How her feathers shine! What a beautiful form and what splendid wings! Such a wonderful Bird should have a very lovely voice, since everything else about her is so perfect. Could she sing just one song, I know I should hail her Queen of Birds." Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. She wanted very much to be called Queen of Birds. So she opened her beak wide to utter her loudest caw, and down fell the cheese straight into the Fox's open mouth. "Thank you," said Master Fox sweetly, as he walked off. "Though it is cracked, you have a voice sure enough. But where are your wits?" A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow Story Once, there was a crow living near a jungle. One day, the crow stole a piece of meat from a meat seller’s shop. It then quickly took off and went to sit on a branch of a tree with the meat in its beak. A clever fox, who was very hungry, saw the crow with the meat and wanted it for himself. He plan a idea to fool the crow. The fox said, how lovely the crow looked. But the crow stayed quiet. Then, the fox told the crow that it had a beautiful voice and asked to hear a song. Feeling proud and happy, the foolish crow opened its beak to sing. The moment it did, the piece of meat fell to the ground. The sly fox immediately grabbed the meat and ate it. After eating, the fox looked at the crow and said that it should never trust someone who only says nice things to fool it. The crow was left feeling sad, realizing its mistake. The Foolish Crow and the Clever Fox Completing Story Once upon a time, there was a crow living near a forest. The crow wasn’t very smart. In the same forest, there was a clever fox who often looked for food. One day, the crow found a piece of meat at a  butcher ’s shop. It quickly took the meat and flew to a tree branch to eat it. The fox saw the crow with the meat and felt hungry. He wanted to take the meat from the crow and thought of a plan. The fox began to praise the crow, saying that it looked beautiful. The crow felt happy hearing this, but stayed quiet. Then the fox said that the crow’s voice was very sweet and asked the crow to sing a song. The crow felt proud and wanted to show off its singing. As soon as it opened its beak to sing, the meat fell to the ground. The fox quickly grabbed the meat and ate it. After finishing the meat, the fox told the crow that it should not trust others who only say nice things. The crow felt sad and realized it had been fooled. A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow: One day a crow stole a piece of meat        In a certain village, situated adjacent to a jungle, there lived a foolish crow. This simple-minded bird was known to steal food from time to time, and on one such occasion, it had managed to get hold of a succulent piece of meat from a local butcher’s shop. After flying away with its prized possession, the crow perched on a tree branch to relish its meal. However, unbeknownst to the bird, a sly fox had been watching its every move from beneath the tree.   Knowing the crow's weaknesses, the fox hatched a cunning plan to get its paws on the meat. First, he began to flatter the crow by complimenting its appearance and musical talent, hoping to appeal to the bird's vanity. When the crow remained silent, the fox persisted and requested it to sing a song. The foolish crow, feeling proud, began to sing loudly, only to have the meat fall from its beak to the ground below. The fox immediately seized the opportunity and snatched the meat from the ground.   Having successfully tricked the naive crow, the fox gave it a valuable lesson in life, “My dear friend, you should never be swayed by flattery, as it can lead you to your downfall.” The foolish crow, realizing its mistake, flew away with a heavy heart, having learned that one should always be wary of false praise. The Crow and The Fox                   Once there was a foolish crow. One day it was flying over a meat shop. When the shopkeeper looked behind, it stole a piece of meat. The shopkeeper did not see the crow stealing the piece of meat from his shop. The crow flew to a distant tree and sat on a branch of the tree. It thought that it was the safe place for taking taste of it. It sat and took rest for some time.  Under the tree a sly fox was passing under the tree. As soon as he saw the crow with the meat in her beak, he felt greedy to have it.                  The fox was greedy and clever also. He wanted to have the meat. He thought for some time and hit upon a plan how to snatch away the meat from the crow. As the fox was sitting on a high bunch of a tree, the fox could not touch the meat. So he went in a tricky way. He began to praise the crow. He asked the crow to sing a song with its melodious voice, “ Oh beautiful Crow! Your complexion is so fair. I think you can sing nicely. Would you please sing a song for me?”               The foolish crow at first did not want to sing but the sly fox said, “if you start your singing most of the animals of the forest will come to hear and you will be famous. “Hearing it the foolish crow felt proud and started singing. When he opened his mouth the piece of meat felt down. The sly fox took it and went away. The foolish crow could not do anything. The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again.   The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it -in your own words. Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there        JB'l7; BB '19 Ans.       A cunning Fox and a Foolish Crow Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox came there and stopped under the tree. He sniffed something good to eat. Looking about, lie saw the meat in the crow's mouth. He felt an over whelming desire to have the piece of meat. How could he get the meat? He could not climb the tree. What good would it do if he could? The crow would fly away when she saw him coming. He could not coax the crow to come down to the ground. Because the crow knew what a fox likes to eat. At last the fox had a crafty thought. He said to himself, "A crow is one of the proudest birds I ever know. I will flatter her and she will forget about the meat." So he called out in his sweetest voice, "Good day, my pretty bird". But the crow did not reply. She only stepped about proudly on the branch. 1 wish I had such a beautiful appearance as you have," said the fox. Still no answer, but the crow held up her head and turned it- first to one side and then to the other, showing that she was pleased. I '"What a graceful neck and bright eye!" said the fox. "The other birds may well be jealous of you." No answer yet. She only raised her wings a little and gazed down upon the fox. I "If your voice were only as beautiful as your appearance and your dress, you would be the queen of all the birds; but it seems that you cannot talk at all. What a pity that you are dumb!" The crow gave a loud "cawl" As she did so, the meat fell from her mouth. The fox snapped it quickly and went away. The poor crow at last understood that the fox was only fooling her but it was too late. Bangla Meaning একদিন, একটি কাক জঙ্গলের ধারে বাস করতো। কাকটি খুব বুদ্ধিমান ছিল না। সেই একই জঙ্গলে একটি চালাক শিয়াল থাকতো, যে প্রায়ই খাবারের খোঁজে বের হতো। একদিন, কাকটি কসাইয়ের দোকান থেকে এক টুকরো মাংস চুরি করে নিল। মাংসটি নিয়ে সে দ্রুত উড়ে গিয়ে একটি গাছের ডালে বসলো। কাকের মুখে মাংস দেখেই শিয়ালটির খুব ক্ষুধা লাগলো। সে ভাবলো, কীভাবে কাকের কাছ থেকে মাংসটা নেওয়া যায়। শিয়ালটি কাকের দিকে তাকিয়ে কাকের প্রশংসা করতে লাগলো। সে বললো, কাকটিকে আজ অনেক সুন্দর লাগছে। কাকটি প্রশংসা শুনে খুশি হলো, কিন্তু চুপচাপ বসে রইলো। শিয়াল তখন বললো, কাকের গলা নাকি খুব মিষ্টি, আর যদি একটু গান গেয়ে শোনায়, তাহলে সে খুব খুশি হবে । কাকটি গর্বিত হয়ে গান গাওয়ার জন্য মুখ খুললো। কিন্তু, মুখ খুলতেই মাংসটা নিচে পড়ে গেল। শিয়ালটি তৎক্ষণাৎ মাংসটা তুলে নিয়ে খেয়ে ফেললো। মাংস খেয়ে শেষ করার পর, শিয়াল কাককে বললো যে শুধু প্রশংসা শুনে কাউকে বিশ্বাস করা উচিত নয়। কাকটি খুবই লজ্জিত হলো এবং বুঝলো যে সে ভুল করেছে। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Read the following sentences and rearrange them according to sequence in a passage from. The Crow and the Peacock Feathers Once, a crow had the chance to become beautiful. One day, the crow found some beautiful peacock feathers in a jungle. He was very glad and took the feathers one by one, sticking them among his own feathers. He looked at himself and felt proud because he was no longer ugly like other crows. Then he decided to go to the peacocks and live with them. However, when the peacocks saw him, they realized that he was a crow disguised as a peacock. They attacked him, pulled out the feathers, and drove him away. When he returned to the crows, they also rejected him. The crow realized his mistake and promised never to be false or overly ambitious again.   একবার, একটি কাক সুন্দর হওয়ার সুযোগ পেয়েছিল। একদিন, কাক একটি জঙ্গলে কিছু সুন্দর ময়ূরের পালক দেখতে পেল। তিনি খুব খুশি হয়ে এক এক করে পালকগুলোকে নিজের পালকের মধ্যে আটকে দিলেন। সে নিজের দিকে তাকিয়ে গর্ববোধ করল কারণ সে আর অন্য কাকের মতো কুৎসিত ছিল না। তারপর তিনি ময়ূরদের কাছে গিয়ে তাদের সাথে বসবাস করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। যাইহোক, ময়ূররা তাকে দেখে বুঝতে পেরেছিল যে সে ময়ূরের ছদ্মবেশে একটি কাক। তারা তাকে আক্রমণ করে, পালক টেনে নিয়ে যায় এবং তাকে তাড়িয়ে দেয়। সে কাকের কাছে ফিরে গেলে তারাও তাকে প্রত্যাখ্যান করে। কাক তার ভুল বুঝতে পেরেছে এবং প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়েছে যে আর কখনো মিথ্যা বা অত্যধিক উচ্চাভিলাষী হবে না। Ad Ad Completing Story:  The Peacock and The Crow The Crow and the Peacock Once upon a time, a crow lived in a beautiful forest and was completely content with its life. The crow enjoyed the freedom to fly wherever it pleased and never felt the need to complain. One day, the crow saw a swan gliding gracefully on a lake. "The swan’s feathers are so white and pure," thought the crow. "Compared to my black feathers, the swan must be the happiest bird in the world." Curious, the crow approached the swan and shared its thoughts. "Dear Swan, your white feathers are so beautiful. You must be the happiest bird alive." The swan smiled and replied, "I used to think I was the happiest bird. But then, I saw a parrot with its bright green and red feathers. It seemed so much more vibrant than I am. Now, I believe the parrot is the happiest bird." Determined to find true happiness, the crow flew off to find the parrot. When it found one perched on a branch, the crow expressed its admiration. "Parrot, you have such vibrant colors. Surely, you must be the happiest bird in the forest." The parrot tilted its head and responded, "I was happy with my two colors until I saw a peacock. The peacock has so many beautiful colors. Compared to it, my feathers are dull. I think the peacock is the happiest bird of all." Eager to see the peacock, the crow flew to the zoo where it heard one lived. True to the parrot’s words, the peacock was breathtaking. Hundreds of visitors had gathered around to admire its multicolored feathers. After the crowd left, the crow approached the peacock. "Peacock," it said, "you are the most beautiful bird I’ve ever seen. People come from far and wide just to look at you. You must be the happiest bird on Earth." The peacock sighed and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Crow. I once thought I was the happiest bird because of my beauty. But my beauty has confined me to this zoo. I cannot fly freely like you. Every day, I wish I were a crow so I could soar through the skies without being trapped in a cage." Hearing this, the crow realized its mistake. It had been so focused on comparing itself to others that it had overlooked the freedom and joy it already had. From that day on, the crow decided to embrace its life and stopped wishing to be someone else. Moral Happiness comes from valuing what you have, not comparing yourself to others. True contentment lies in appreciating your unique blessings rather than longing for what others possess.     The Foolish Crow The crows are not attractive and often feel unhappy about their appearance. They long to be beautiful but do not know how to achieve it. One day, a crow stumbled upon an opportunity to fulfill this wish. While wandering in the jungle, the crow found some vibrant and beautiful peacock feathers. Delighted by her discovery, she thought to herself, “Now I can transform myself into a beautiful peacock!” Excited by the idea, she replaced her dull, black feathers with the colorful peacock feathers, leaving her natural feathers behind. Overjoyed with her new appearance, she decided to return to her flock with a grand plan—to present herself as extraordinary and unique. When she arrived, the other crows were startled. They could not recognize her and were initially frightened. To calm them, the crow proclaimed, “Don’t be afraid! I am the king of birds, and I have come to see how my subjects are doing.” Awed by her appearance and confident words, the other crows believed her. They bowed before her, and the disguised crow successfully became the king of birds through her trickery. However, as nature dictates, the truth eventually comes to light. One day, while bathing, the crow shook herself too vigorously. The peacock feathers fell off, revealing her true form. The other crows, realizing they had been deceived, began mocking and insulting her, calling her out for her lies. The crow, humiliated and ashamed, realized her folly. She had tried to be someone she was not, and in doing so, lost the trust and respect of her peers. Moral Deception never lasts. Pretending to be something you are not will eventually lead to embarrassment and failure. Be honest and embrace who you truly are. বোকা কাক কাক দেখতে সুন্দর নয়, তাই তারা প্রায়ই নিজেদের চেহারা নিয়ে দুঃখিত থাকে। তারা সুন্দর হতে চায়, কিন্তু কীভাবে তা সম্ভব, তা জানে না। একদিন একটি কাক তার এই ইচ্ছা পূরণের একটি সুযোগ পেয়ে গেল। এক জঙ্গলে ঘোরাঘুরির সময় কাকটি কিছু উজ্জ্বল ও সুন্দর ময়ূরের পালক খুঁজে পেল। এই আবিষ্কারে সে অত্যন্ত খুশি হয়ে ভাবল, “এখন আমি নিজেকে এক সুন্দর ময়ূর রূপে রূপান্তরিত করতে পারব!” আনন্দিত হয়ে সে তার কালো পালকগুলো ফেলে দিয়ে ময়ূরের রঙিন পালক পরে নিল। নিজের নতুন চেহারা দেখে সে এতটাই খুশি হয়ে গেল যে সে তার দলকে দেখাতে ফিরে যাওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। সে ভাবল, “আমি নিজেকে অসাধারণ হিসেবে উপস্থাপন করব এবং সবাই আমাকে সম্মান করবে।” তাকে দেখে অন্য কাকেরা অবাক হয়ে গেল। তারা তাকে চিনতে পারল না এবং প্রথমে ভয় পেয়ে গেল। তাদের শান্ত করতে কাকটি বলল, “ভয় পেও না! আমি পাখিদের রাজা, তোমাদের দেখতে এসেছি।” তার নতুন চেহারা ও আত্মবিশ্বাস দেখে অন্য কাকেরা তাকে বিশ্বাস করল এবং মাথা নত করল। সেই বোকা কাক মিথ্যার আশ্রয় নিয়ে পাখিদের রাজা হয়ে উঠল। কিন্তু প্রকৃতির নিয়ম অনুযায়ী সত্য সবসময় প্রকাশিত হয়। একদিন, স্নান করার সময়, কাকটি খুব জোরে তার পালক ঝাঁকাল। ময়ূরের পালকগুলো খুলে পড়ল, আর তার আসল চেহারা বেরিয়ে এল। অন্য কাকেরা তার প্রতারণা বুঝতে পেরে তাকে অপমান করতে শুরু করল। তারা তাকে মিথ্যাবাদী বলে কটূক্তি করল। অপমানিত ও লজ্জিত কাকটি বুঝতে পারল, সে ভুল করেছে। অন্য কারও মতো হওয়ার চেষ্টা করতে গিয়ে সে তার নিজের সততা ও সম্মান হারিয়ে ফেলেছে। নৈতিক শিক্ষা প্রতারণা কখনো স্থায়ী হয় না। নিজের প্রকৃত সত্তা লুকিয়ে অন্য কিছু হওয়ার চেষ্টা করলে তা একদিন লজ্জা ও ব্যর্থতার কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়াবে। সৎ থাকা এবং নিজের প্রকৃত পরিচয়কে গ্রহণ করা সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। A Crow and A Peacock Once upon a time, in a lush and lively forest, there lived a crow and a peacock. They were vastly different in appearance, but both carried dreams and desires in their hearts. The peacock was celebrated throughout the forest for its striking beauty. Its feathers were an enchanting array of vibrant colors that shimmered in the sunlight, making it the pride of the woodland creatures. The peacock loved to display its magnificent plumage and often basked in the admiration of others. The crow, on the other hand, was plain and unremarkable in comparison. Its feathers were black and lacked the dazzling brilliance of the peacock’s. Though the crow lived a simple life, it often gazed at the peacock with envy and a sense of inadequacy. One bright morning, unable to hold back its feelings, the crow approached the peacock. “Dear Peacock,” it said, “your beauty is beyond words, and I cannot help but admire you. But it also makes me sad because I am not as vibrant or striking. I feel plain and unworthy next to you.” The peacock, rather than boasting, looked at the crow kindly and said, “Dear Crow, thank you for your kind words, but you should know something important. While my feathers are indeed beautiful, they do not define my worth, and they do not bring me all the happiness in the world. You see, each of us has unique qualities that make us special.” Surprised, the crow asked, “What qualities do I have that could compare to your beauty?” The peacock smiled and replied, “You, dear Crow, have a voice that is unmatched. Your melodious songs can fill the forest with joy and uplift everyone who hears them. While I may have colorful feathers, I cannot sing like you. Your voice is a gift that I could only dream of having.” The crow stood silent for a moment, realizing it had been so focused on the peacock’s appearance that it had failed to see its own talent. Inspired by the peacock’s words, the crow decided to embrace its gift. From that day on, it sang with pride, filling the forest with beautiful melodies. Its songs brought happiness to the creatures of the forest, and for the first time, the crow felt a deep sense of fulfillment and joy. The crow no longer wished to be like the peacock, for it had learned to appreciate its own unique qualities. It understood that everyone has something special to offer and that true happiness comes from embracing who you are. Moral Happiness lies in celebrating your unique qualities and talents rather than comparing yourself to others. A Crow and A Peacock একদিনের কথা, এক জীবন্ত এবং রঙিন বনভূমিতে একটি কাক এবং একটি ময়ূর বাস করত। যদিও তাদের চেহারায় আকাশ-পাতাল পার্থক্য ছিল, তাদের হৃদয়ে একই রকম আশা এবং স্বপ্ন ছিল। ময়ূর তার চমকপ্রদ সৌন্দর্যের জন্য গোটা বনজুড়ে বিখ্যাত ছিল। তার পালক সূর্যালোকে ঝলমল করে ওঠা উজ্জ্বল রঙের এক অনন্য প্রদর্শনী ছিল, এবং সে প্রায়ই নিজের চেহারা নিয়ে গর্ব করত। অন্যদিকে, কাক ছিল সাধারণ। তার পালক কালো এবং ময়ূরের ঝলমলে রঙের চেয়ে অনেক কম আকর্ষণীয়। ময়ূরের সৌন্দর্যের প্রদর্শনী দেখে কাক প্রায়ই দুঃখিত এবং হীনমন্যতায় ভুগত। এক উজ্জ্বল সকালে, কাক ময়ূরের সঙ্গে কথা বলার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। "প্রিয় ময়ূর," কাক বলল, "তোমার সৌন্দর্য অতুলনীয়, এবং আমি তা গভীরভাবে প্রশংসা করি। কিন্তু আমি দুঃখিত বোধ করি, কারণ আমার এমন দৃষ্টিনন্দন পালক নেই। তোমার তুলনায় আমি একদম সাধারণ এবং তুচ্ছ মনে করি।" ময়ূর, নিজের সৌন্দর্যের অহংকার না করে, দয়া ভরে উত্তর দিল। "প্রিয় কাক," সে বলল, "তোমার মধুর কথার জন্য ধন্যবাদ। কিন্তু মনে রেখো, সৌন্দর্যই সবকিছু নয়। আমাদের প্রত্যেকেরই এমন কিছু গুণ আছে যা আমাদের বিশেষ করে তোলে। আমার পালক সুন্দর হতে পারে, কিন্তু তোমার এমন কিছু উপহার আছে যা আমি কেবল কল্পনা করতে পারি।" কাক বিস্মিত হয়ে বলল, "আমার কী এমন উপহার আছে যা তুমি মূল্যবান মনে করো?" ময়ূর মিষ্টি হেসে বলল, "তোমার এমন এক কণ্ঠস্বর আছে যা মধুর সুর সৃষ্টি করতে পারে। তোমার গান গোটা বনকে আনন্দে ভরিয়ে তোলে। আমার পালক হয়তো রঙিন, কিন্তু আমি তোমার মতো গাইতে পারি না।" ময়ূরের কথা শুনে কাক অবাক হয়ে নিজের ভুল বুঝতে পারল। সে এতদিন ময়ূরের সৌন্দর্যে এতটাই মুগ্ধ ছিল যে নিজের প্রতিভা একেবারে উপেক্ষা করেছিল। সেদিন থেকে, কাক তার গানের উপহারকে হৃদয়ে ধারণ করল। সে তার মধুর সুরে গোটা বনভূমি ভরিয়ে দিল, যা সকল প্রাণীর জন্য আনন্দের কারণ হয়ে উঠল। কাক তার নিজের আত্মমূল্য উপলব্ধি করল এবং নিজেকে নিয়ে গর্বিত ও সন্তুষ্ট হতে শিখল। নৈতিকতা প্রত্যেকের মধ্যেই এমন কিছু গুণ আছে যা তাকে বিশেষ করে তোলে। নিজের তুলনা অন্যের সঙ্গে করার পরিবর্তে, নিজের অনন্যত্বকে স্বীকৃতি দিন এবং উপভোগ করুন। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Read the following sentences and rearrange them according to sequence in a passage from. a) The country mouse ate barely and the roots of other plants. (গ্রাম্য ইঁদুরটি যব ও অন্যান্য গাছের শিকড় খেত।) b) The nest was very small and very light. (বাসাটি ছিল খুব ছোট ও হালকা) c) He made a nest and hung it upon two stalks of barely. (সে একটি বাসা তৈরি করল ও দুটি যবগাছের কাণ্ডে এটি ঝুলিয়ে দিল।) d) They went to a big house. (তারা একটি বড় বাড়িতে গেল।) e) ‘’My poor friend,’’ ‘’he said, ‘’In town we have much nicer food than this. You must come to see where I Live.’’ (‘আমার গরিব বন্ধু’, সে বলল, ‘শহরে এর চেয়ে অনেক সুন্দর খাবার আমাদের আছে। আমি কোথায় থাকি তা দেখতে তোমার অবশ্যই আসা উচিত।’) f) A mouse from the town came to see the country mouse. His home was in a big house in the town. (শহর থেকে একটি ইঁদুর গ্রাম্য ইঁদুরটিকে দেখতে এল। তার বাস ছিল শহরে একটি বড় বাড়িতে। g) The country mouse gave the town mouse dinner in the barely field. (গ্রাম্য ইঁদুরটি শহুরে ইঁদুরটিকে যবখেতে প্রীতিভোজে আপ্যায়ন করল।) h) A country mouse lived in a field of barely. (একটি গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর এক যবখেতে থাকত।) i) The town mouse returned to his home taking the country mouse with him. (শহুরে ইঁদুরটি গ্রাম্য ইঁদুরকে সঙ্গে নিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরল।) j) He brought out the very best barely and roots for the meal but the town mouse did not enjoy his dinner. (সে খাবারের জন্য সেরা যব ও শিকড় নিয়ে এল। কিন্তু শহুরে ইঁদুরটি এর প্রীতিভোজ গ্রহণ করল না) Ans. : h→c→b→a→f→g→j→e→i→d. A country mouse lived in a field of barely. He made a nest and hung it upon two stalks of barely. The nest was very small and very light. The country mouse ate barely and the roots of other plants. A mouse from the town came to see the country mouse. His home was in a big house in the town. The country mouse gave the town mouse dinner in the barely field. He brought out the very best barely and roots for the meal but the town mouse did not enjoy his dinner. ‘’My poor friend,’’ ‘’he said, ‘’In town we have much nicer food than this. You must come to see where I Live.’’ The town mouse returned to his home taking the country mouse with him. They went to a big house. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The town mouse returned to his home taking the country mouse with him. II. A country mouse lived in a field of barley. III. The country mouse gave the town mouse dinner in the barley field. IV. The town mouse did not enjoy his dinner. V. "My poor friend," he said, "in town we have much nicer food than this. You must come to see where I live." VI. The country mouse ate barley and the roots of other plants. VII. They went to a big house. VIII. He made a nest and hung it upon two stalks of barley. IX. A mouse from the town came to see the country mouse. X. But the town mouse did not enjoy his dinner. Correct Sequence: II → VIII → VI → IX → III → X → IV → V → I → VII Story in Correct Sequence: A country mouse lived in a field of barley. He made a nest and hung it upon two stalks of barley. The country mouse ate barley and the roots of other plants. A mouse from the town came to see the country mouse. The country mouse gave the town mouse dinner in the barley field. He brought out the very best barley and roots for the meal. But the town mouse did not enjoy his dinner. "My poor friend," he said, "in town we have much nicer food than this. You must come to see where I live." The town mouse returned to his home taking the country mouse with him. They went to a big house. Ad Ad Completing Story: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Once upon a time a town mouse came to visit his cousin cum friend, a country mouse. The country mouse did everything to entertain and please his cousin coning from the town but his cousin the Town house was clearly not satisfied. However he invited his cousin, the country mouse to the town. Two of them immediately set off for the town. On the way the proud town mouse said to his cousin, "I cannot understand, cousin, how you can put up with such poor food that you offered me. But I must thank you after all, because you have given me an opportunity to show you how to live. I am sure when you have been in town a week, you will wonder how you cold ever have stood a country life." The poor country mouse was really sad at heart. The words of his cousin pierced through his heart. But he had hardly any answer to what he had pointed out. After all, he failed to offer to his town friend enough of the kind of food befitting for a visiting guest. So in a feeble voice he said, " I am sorry cousin. I am sure you understand the difference in terms of facilities and amenities of life between a town life and a country life. But I think you must have appreciated one thing. You see, I have taken you everywhere you wanted to with nobody to disturb us. This some how compensates the lack of food facilities in our country life." "No," said the town mouse, "what you are saying is not at all convincing. But never mind, after all you are my cousin. I cannot blame you that much for the inadequate amenities you live in. I just want to show you how I live." However, the two mice arrived at the town mouse's residence late at night. The town mouse took his cousin straight into the grand dining room. There they found the remains of a fine feast and soon the two mice began eating up jellies and cakes and all that was nice. Suddenly they heard growling and barking. "What is that?" said the country mouse. "It is only the dog of the house, " answered the other. "Only" said the country mouse, "I do not like that music at my dinner!" Just at that moment the door flew open; in came two huge mastiffs; and the two mice had to scamper down and run off. "Good-bye, cousin," said the country mouse. "What! going so soon?" said the town mouse. "Yes," the country mouse replied, "I have already seen and experienced what an awful life you lead. You have no freedom here. Good food cannot be a compensation for freedom," continued the country mouse. "Please remember," he said to his cousin who turned up his long nose at him while visiting his house," Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and jellies in fear." The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Once upon a time, a country mouse invited his cousin, a town mouse, to visit him. The country mouse lived in a small hole in a simple countryside area, surrounded by fields and natural beauty. When the town mouse arrived, the country mouse offered him a modest meal of grains, nuts, and roots. The town mouse tasted the food and made a face. "How can you live on such plain and dull food?" he asked. "You should visit my home in the town and experience the finer things in life!" The country mouse was intrigued and agreed to visit the town. The next day, the two mice traveled to the bustling city. The town mouse led his cousin to a grand house, where he lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a luxurious kitchen. The town mouse proudly showed him a feast of rich food—cakes, cheese, dried fruits, and all sorts of tasty treats. The country mouse was amazed and eagerly began eating. Suddenly, the door of the kitchen creaked open, and a servant entered. The mice scurried away and hid in their hole, trembling with fear. After the servant left, the mice cautiously came out to eat again. But their feast was interrupted several more times by noisy footsteps, barking dogs, and the clatter of dishes. The country mouse, now frightened and exhausted, said to his cousin, "Thank you for your hospitality, but this kind of life is not for me. I would rather eat simple food in peace than enjoy a feast in constant fear." With that, the country mouse returned to his quiet countryside, happy to live a simple life. Moral Simple life with peace is better than a rich life with danger and stress. Bangla Translation একবার, একটি গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর তার শহরের ইঁদুর কাজিনকে তার বাড়িতে আমন্ত্রণ জানালো। গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর একটি ছোট গর্তে বাস করত, যা ছিল সাধারণ, কিন্তু প্রাকৃতিক সৌন্দর্যে ভরপুর। শহরের ইঁদুর এসে দেখে গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর তাকে শস্য, বাদাম, এবং শেকড় দিয়ে আপ্যায়ন করছে। শহরের ইঁদুর খাবার খেয়ে মুখ বিকৃত করে বলল, "তুমি এমন সাদামাটা আর নীরস খাবার খেয়ে কীভাবে বাঁচো? আমার শহরের বাড়িতে এসো এবং জীবনের বিলাসিতার স্বাদ নাও!" গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর আশ্চর্য হলো এবং শহরে যেতে রাজি হলো। পরের দিন তারা শহরে পৌঁছল। শহরের ইঁদুর তাকে একটি বড় বাড়িতে নিয়ে গেল, যেখানে তার গর্ত ছিল এক বিলাসবহুল রান্নাঘরে। শহরের ইঁদুর তাকে কেক, পনির, শুকনো ফল, এবং মজার খাবারের ভোজ দেখাল। গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর অবাক হয়ে খেতে লাগল। কিন্তু হঠাৎ রান্নাঘরের দরজা খুলে গেল, আর একজন চাকর ঢুকল। ইঁদুরগুলো তাড়াতাড়ি গর্তে পালিয়ে গেল এবং ভয়ে কাঁপতে লাগল। চাকর চলে যাওয়ার পর তারা আবার খেতে এল। কিন্তু তাদের ভোজ আবারও কয়েকবার ব্যাহত হলো চাকরের পায়ের আওয়াজ, কুকুরের ঘেউ ঘেউ, আর বাসনের শব্দে। এবার গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর ক্লান্ত এবং ভীত হয়ে বলল, "তোমার আতিথেয়তার জন্য ধন্যবাদ, কিন্তু এই ধরনের জীবন আমার জন্য নয়। শান্তিতে সাধারণ খাবার খাওয়া অনেক ভালো, বরং বিলাসিতার মাঝে ভয়ে কাটানো।" এই বলে গ্রাম্য ইঁদুর ফিরে গেল তার গ্রামে এবং তার সরল জীবনে খুশি হয়ে বাস করতে লাগল। নীতি শান্তি ও সরলতা পূর্ণ জীবন বিপদ ও চাপযুক্ত বিলাসিতার চেয়ে ভালো। Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She expressed her feelings towards them. II. After a while, they reached the house of the Bedouin woman. III. It was past midnight when the Caliph returned home. IV. The Bedouin restlessly walked up and down. V. When they went, they took with them some food. VI. His wife was still up waiting for her husband's return. VII. The Caliph offered her the food which they had brought with them. VIII. He told his wife about a poor helpless Bedouin woman. IX. On hearing the fact, his wife expressed her eagerness to set out immediately to help the fellow woman. X. She was glad to have a meal. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → VI → VIII → IX → V → II → IV → VII → X → I ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: It was past midnight when the Caliph returned home. His wife was still up waiting for her husband's return. He told his wife about a poor helpless Bedouin woman. On hearing the fact, his wife expressed her eagerness to set out immediately to help the fellow woman. When they went, they took with them some food. After a while, they reached the house of the Bedouin woman. The Bedouin restlessly walked up and down. The Caliph offered her the food which they had brought with them. She was glad to have a meal. She expressed her feelings towards them. খলিফা যখন বাড়ি ফিরলেন তখন মধ্যরাত। তার স্ত্রী তখনও তার স্বামীর ফিরে আসার অপেক্ষায় ছিলেন। তিনি তার স্ত্রীকে এক দরিদ্র অসহায় বেদুইন মহিলার কথা বললেন। ঘটনাটি শুনে তার স্ত্রী সহকর্মী মহিলাকে সাহায্য করার জন্য অবিলম্বে যাত্রা করার আগ্রহ প্রকাশ করেন। তারা গেলে তাদের সাথে কিছু খাবার নিয়ে গেল। কিছুক্ষণ পর তারা বেদুইন মহিলার বাড়িতে পৌঁছল। বেদুইন অস্থিরভাবে উপরে-নিচে হাঁটতে থাকে। খলিফা তাকে তাদের সাথে আনা খাবারের প্রস্তাব দিলেন। সে খাবার খেয়ে খুশি হয়েছিল। তিনি তাদের প্রতি তার অনুভূতি প্রকাশ করেছেন। Ad Ad Completing Story: Buddha and the Widow Once upon a time, there was a widow who lived in a small village. She had only one son, and he was her whole world. Unfortunately, one day, her son became very ill and passed away. The widow was heartbroken and couldn’t accept her son’s death. She cried all day and night, refusing to eat or sleep. One day, the widow heard that Buddha was in a nearby village. People said that Buddha had great wisdom and could help anyone in pain. Filled with hope, she decided to visit him. When she met Buddha, she begged him, “Please, bring my son back to life. I cannot live without him.” Buddha listened to her patiently. Then he said, “I can help you, but first, you must bring me a mustard seed from a house where no one has ever experienced death.” The widow felt relieved and thought this task would be easy. She went from house to house in her village, asking for a mustard seed. At each house, people were willing to give her a mustard seed, but when she asked if they had ever faced death in their family, the answer was always the same: someone had died there. After visiting many houses, the widow realized that death is a natural part of life and that everyone experiences loss. She understood that she was not alone in her sorrow. She returned to Buddha and said, “I now understand that death is universal and cannot be avoided.” Buddha gently smiled and said, “When you accept the truth, your heart will find peace.” The widow thanked Buddha and slowly began to heal from her pain. Moral:  Acceptance of life’s realities, including loss and death, helps us find peace and move forward. Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She expressed her feelings towards them. II. After a while, they reached the house of the Bedouin woman. III. It was past midnight when the Caliph returned home. IV. The Bedouin restlessly walked up and down. V. When they went, they took with them some food. VI. His wife was still up waiting for her husband's return. VII. The Caliph offered her the food which they had brought with them. VIII. He told his wife about a poor helpless Bedouin woman. IX. On hearing the fact, his wife expressed her eagerness to set out immediately to help the fellow woman. X. She was glad to have a meal. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → VI → VIII → IX → V → II → IV → VII → X → I ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: It was past midnight when the Caliph returned home. His wife was still up waiting for her husband's return. He told his wife about a poor helpless Bedouin woman. On hearing the fact, his wife expressed her eagerness to set out immediately to help the fellow woman. When they went, they took with them some food. After a while, they reached the house of the Bedouin woman. The Bedouin restlessly walked up and down. The Caliph offered her the food which they had brought with them. She was glad to have a meal. She expressed her feelings towards them. খলিফা যখন বাড়ি ফিরলেন তখন মধ্যরাত। তার স্ত্রী তখনও তার স্বামীর ফিরে আসার অপেক্ষায় ছিলেন। তিনি তার স্ত্রীকে এক দরিদ্র অসহায় বেদুইন মহিলার কথা বললেন। ঘটনাটি শুনে তার স্ত্রী সহকর্মী মহিলাকে সাহায্য করার জন্য অবিলম্বে যাত্রা করার আগ্রহ প্রকাশ করেন। তারা গেলে তাদের সাথে কিছু খাবার নিয়ে গেল। কিছুক্ষণ পর তারা বেদুইন মহিলার বাড়িতে পৌঁছল। বেদুইন অস্থিরভাবে উপরে-নিচে হাঁটতে থাকে। খলিফা তাকে তাদের সাথে আনা খাবারের প্রস্তাব দিলেন। সে খাবার খেয়ে খুশি হয়েছিল। তিনি তাদের প্রতি তার অনুভূতি প্রকাশ করেছেন। Ad Ad Completing Story: Buddha and the Widow Once upon a time, there was a widow who lived in a small village. She had only one son, and he was her whole world. Unfortunately, one day, her son became very ill and passed away. The widow was heartbroken and couldn’t accept her son’s death. She cried all day and night, refusing to eat or sleep. One day, the widow heard that Buddha was in a nearby village. People said that Buddha had great wisdom and could help anyone in pain. Filled with hope, she decided to visit him. When she met Buddha, she begged him, “Please, bring my son back to life. I cannot live without him.” Buddha listened to her patiently. Then he said, “I can help you, but first, you must bring me a mustard seed from a house where no one has ever experienced death.” The widow felt relieved and thought this task would be easy. She went from house to house in her village, asking for a mustard seed. At each house, people were willing to give her a mustard seed, but when she asked if they had ever faced death in their family, the answer was always the same: someone had died there. After visiting many houses, the widow realized that death is a natural part of life and that everyone experiences loss. She understood that she was not alone in her sorrow. She returned to Buddha and said, “I now understand that death is universal and cannot be avoided.” Buddha gently smiled and said, “When you accept the truth, your heart will find peace.” The widow thanked Buddha and slowly began to heal from her pain. Moral:  Acceptance of life’s realities, including loss and death, helps us find peace and move forward. Ad Ad

Rearranging Sentences: A happy cobbler . Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The banker asked the cobbler, "How much a year do you earn?" II. He had a rich neighbour who was a banker. III. One day the banker asked the cobbler, "How much a year do you earn?" IV. The cobbler replied, "How much a year, Sir? I have never counted that way." V. The cobbler had never seen so much money at a time in life before. VI. As you can see, I live from hand to mouth but somehow I manage to have three meals everyday and I am happy." VII. The banker said, "I will put an end to your toiling. Take this money and keep them carefully and use them in time of need." VIII. He took the money, hurried back home and buried it in the earth, but alas! IX. There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night. X. He buried his happiness with it too. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: IX → II → III → I → IV → VI → VII → V → VIII → X ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night. He had a rich neighbour who was a banker. One day the banker asked the cobbler, "How much a year do you earn?" The cobbler replied, "How much a year, Sir? I have never counted that way. As you can see, I live from hand to mouth but somehow I manage to have three meals every day and I am happy." The banker said, "I will put an end to your toiling. Take this money and keep them carefully and use them in time of need." The cobbler had never seen so much money at a time in life before. He took the money, hurried back home and buried it in the earth, but alas! He buried his happiness with it too. সেখানে একজন সুখী মুচি থাকতেন, যিনি সকাল থেকে রাত পর্যন্ত কাজ করে গান গেয়ে দিন কাটাতেন। তার একজন ধনী প্রতিবেশী ছিলেন যিনি একজন ব্যাংকার ছিলেন। একদিন ব্যাংকার মুচিকে জিজ্ঞেস করল, তুমি বছরে কত আয় কর? মুচি উত্তর দিল, "কত বছর, স্যার? আমি কখনোই সেভাবে গণনা করিনি। আপনি দেখতে পাচ্ছেন, আমি হাত থেকে মুখ পর্যন্ত বাঁচি কিন্তু কোনো না কোনোভাবে আমি প্রতিদিন তিন বেলা খাবারের ব্যবস্থা করি এবং আমি খুশি।" ব্যাংকার বললেন, "আমি তোমার পরিশ্রমের অবসান ঘটাব। এই টাকা নাও এবং সাবধানে রাখো এবং প্রয়োজনের সময় ব্যবহার কর।" মুচি জীবনে এত টাকা আগে কখনো দেখেনি। টাকা নিয়ে তাড়াতাড়ি বাড়ি ফিরে মাটিতে পুঁতে ফেললেন, কিন্তু হায়! নিজের সুখও কবর দিয়েছিলেন। Completing Story:  Cobbler and a Banker In a certain town, there once resided a cobbler, whose days were spent merrily in the pursuit of singing and dancing. Living a life of hand-to-mouth existence, he never troubled himself with thoughts of the future, content to live in the moment and subsist on his daily earnings. His wealthy neighbor, a banker, was surprised by this and inquired of the cobbler how much he earned in a year.   With a gentle smile, the cobbler admitted to never having counted his earnings in such a manner, as he was content with his simple existence. The banker, moved by the cobbler's situation, resolved to lift him out of poverty and presented him with a generous sum of ten thousand taka, urging him to keep it safe for times of need.   Overwhelmed by the magnitude of this windfall, the cobbler hastened home to secure the money, but was beset by a nagging sense of unease. Unable to rest easy, he eventually resorted to burying the money in a hole he had dug in his room, hoping to keep it safe from harm. Yet, despite his efforts, the cobbler was tormented by thoughts of the money being stolen or lost.   As the days turned into weeks, his mind plagued with worry, the cobbler found himself unable to sleep soundly, consumed by his anxiety over the safety of his newfound wealth. Unable to bear this mental agony any longer, he went to the banker and, with great reluctance, handed back the money, explaining that its presence had robbed him of his peace of mind.   Thus, the cobbler learned that true contentment and happiness could not be found in material possessions, and that the simple pleasures of life were often more valuable than great riches. Moral : Happiness Lies in Contentment The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night. A rich neighbour of his was a banker who one day said to him, "How much a year do you earn? MB'22; DB'13; JB'19; RB'14,'09; CtgB'14; DJB14 Ans.      Happiness lies in Contentment There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night. A rich neighbour of his was a banker who one day said to him, "How much a year do you earn? The cobbler's response left his neighbor astonished. Puzzled, the neighbor inquired about the cobbler's financial habits, to which the cobbler admitted that he lived from hand to mouth. Despite earning meager wages, he managed to support his family by spending his earnings on necessities alone. He harbored no desires for luxuries beyond his means, finding contentment in the simple joys of life. Poverty, therefore, held no sway over his happiness. The banker, upon hearing this, was struck by a profound realization. Despite owning vast wealth, he remained plagued by dissatisfaction, endlessly pursuing material possessions that failed to bring him true happiness. Reflecting on the cobbler's humble contentment, the banker lamented his own sense of helplessness, recognizing that his wealth could not purchase the peace of mind he craved. With a heavy heart, the banker acknowledged his own poverty of spirit compared to the cobbler's richness of contentment. Inspired by the cobbler's example, he resolved to seek true happiness by relinquishing his material wealth and embracing a simpler, more fulfilling way of life. Understanding that happiness cannot be bought with riches alone, he embarked on a journey to find joy in giving and living with purpose, rather than in the pursuit of fleeting luxuries. In essence, the story illustrates that happiness is subjective and cannot be measured solely by material wealth. True contentment is found in embracing life's simple pleasures and cultivating meaningful connections, transcending the confines of monetary possessions. A Cobbler and a Banker   Once there lived a cobbler in a town. He was living happily with his wife and three children. Every morning he sat beside a road and earns enough to lead his a comfortable life. He earned very little but he was happy with his earnings. He did not want more weath. He was contended with what he had. One of his neighbours was a banker who was a rich man. He usually came to the cobbler to mend his shoes. One day the banker came to mend his shoes. when the cobbler was mending his shoes the banker said, ‘ How much money do you earn in a year?’ The cobbler told his poor amount. Hearing the amount the banker felt pity for him. He said to the cobbler, ‘‘I want to lend you a big amount of money so that you may become rich. Do you agree with me?” The cobbler remained silent brooding over the matter. He thought that he would be able to quit this tiresome and dishonourable job if he borrowed the money. He became joyous thinking his upcoming happy days . Then he told that he is agree to borrow the money.   The cobbler brought the money home. He was astonished to see the amazing amount of money. He begin thinking what to do with this huge sum of money. At night he was afraid of thieves and dacoits. so he had to remain  sleepless throughout the night. He did not go to his work because at day time also he did not feel safe about the money. He was thinking and thinking but unable to come to any decision. Being restless he found that he could do his regular work. As he could not drink , eat , rest , think, sleep peacefully his life become miserable. At last he come to a decision to returned the money ,the only cause of his unhappiness. According to his decision he returned the money to the banker and felt relieved. Now he could do his work without any disturbance. He found that he only become happy with the money that he earned with cost of his sweat. He started his  previous job again and living peacefully.   Moral: Happiness Lies in Contentment     Happiness Lies In Contentment Completing Story once there was lived a happy cobbler. He loved working and singing all day. He didn’t worry about money and enjoyed his simple life. One day, a rich  banker  who lived nearby asked him, How much do you earn each year? The cobbler smiled and said, I don’t really think about it. I live day by day, and every day brings enough for my meals. That’s all I need to be happy. The banker wanted to help and said, Here, take these thousand pounds. Save the money and use it when you need it. The cobbler, who had never seen so much money before, rushed home and hid the money in the ground, hoping it would keep him safe. But from that day on, he couldn’t sleep. He spent his nights worrying about the money and lost all his happiness. After a few days, the cobbler went back to the banker and said, The money has taken away my peace and sleep. Please take it back. He returned the money and felt happy again. He could finally sleep and enjoy his life, just like before. This story teaches us that happiness doesn’t come from having a lot of money, but from being satisfied with what we have.   Happiness Lies in Contentment: Once upon a time, a poor cobbler      In a certain town, there once resided a cobbler, whose days were spent merrily in the pursuit of singing and dancing. Living a life of hand-to-mouth existence, he never troubled himself with thoughts of the future, content to live in the moment and subsist on his daily earnings. His wealthy neighbor, a banker, was surprised by this and inquired of the cobbler how much he earned in a year.   With a gentle smile, the cobbler admitted to never having counted his earnings in such a manner, as he was content with his simple existence. The banker, moved by the cobbler's situation, resolved to lift him out of poverty and presented him with a generous sum of ten thousand taka, urging him to keep it safe for times of need.   Overwhelmed by the magnitude of this windfall, the cobbler hastened home to secure the money, but was beset by a nagging sense of unease. Unable to rest easy, he eventually resorted to burying the money in a hole he had dug in his room, hoping to keep it safe from harm. Yet, despite his efforts, the cobbler was tormented by thoughts of the money being stolen or lost.   As the days turned into weeks, his mind plagued with worry, the cobbler found himself unable to sleep soundly, consumed by his anxiety over the safety of his newfound wealth. Unable to bear this mental agony any longer, he went to the banker and, with great reluctance, handed back the money, explaining that its presence had robbed him of his peace of mind.   Thus, the cobbler learned that true contentment and happiness could not be found in material possessions, and that the simple pleasures of life were often more valuable than great riches.     A Happy Cobbler Story Once, there was a happy cobbler who made shoes and sang while he worked. He believed true happiness came from being content with what you have, not from money. One day, his rich neighbor, a banker, asked how much he earned. The cobbler said he made just enough to live each day. The banker felt sorry for him and gave him a thousand pounds to save for the future. The cobbler hid the money in his house but couldn’t sleep, worried someone might steal it. For days, he couldn’t focus on work because he was always thinking about the money. He soon realized it was making him unhappy. The cobbler returned the money to the banker and went back to his simple life, working and singing every day. He found peace and happiness again, knowing that true joy comes from being content, not from wealth. A Happy Cobbler Once there was a happy cobbler who spent his days working and singing. He believed that money couldn’t bring true happiness. For him, happiness came from being content with what he had. One day, a rich  banker , who was his neighbor, asked him how much he earned in a year. The cobbler replied that he didn’t know, as he lived day to day. The banker felt sorry for him and said that he should try to change his fortune. But the cobbler just smiled and said that he was happy with what he earned. The next day, the banker gave him a thousand pounds and told him to keep it for the future. The cobbler was shocked. He buried the money in his small hut but couldn’t sleep because he was worried that someone might steal it. For several days, he couldn’t work or sleep because of his constant worry about the money. Finally, he realized that the money had taken away his peace of mind. So, he returned the money to the banker and went back to his simple, happy life, working and singing like before.     Read the following story. It is not complete. Use your imagination to complete it and give a suitable title. Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. A rich man of his neighbour asked him one day. "How much a year do you earn?" The  cobbler laughed and said............ Ans: Money Cannot Buy Happiness Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. A rich man of his neighbour asked him one day "How much a year do you earn?'' The cobbler laughed and said "I never reckon my money in that way. It goes as fast as it comes, but I am glad to be able to earn it and earn a living." "Well then, how much do you earn each day?" asked the rich man. "Why, sometimes more and sometimes less," answered the cobbler. "On many holidays I earn nothing but I manage to live." "You are a happy man now," said the rich man, "but I will make you happier," and he handed the cobbler one thousand dollars. "Go, spend this money carefully. It will ‘supply your needs for many days," he said. The cobbler had never dreamt of so much money before. He thought it was enough to keep him in food and clothes all his life. He took the money home and hid it, but he hid his joy with it. He stopped singing and became sad. He could not sleep for fear of robbers. He thought that everyone who came into his shop was trying to find out his secret. When a cat ran over the floor, he thought a thief had slipped through the door. One night a thief entered his room and took away the money. Now he was relieved of the safety of the money and became free' as before. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night. A rich neighbour of his was a banker who one day said to him, "How much a year do you earn? MB'22; DB'13; JB'19; RB'14,'09; CtgB'14; DJPB14 Ans.        Happiness lies in Contentment There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night. A rich neighbour of his was a banker who one day said to him, "How much a year do you earn? The cobbler's response left his neighbor astonished. Puzzled, the neighbor inquired about the cobbler's financial habits, to which the cobbler admitted that he lived from hand to mouth. Despite earning meager wages, he managed to support his family by spending his earnings on necessities alone. He harbored no desires for luxuries beyond his means, finding contentment in the simple joys of life. Poverty, therefore, held no sway over his happiness. The banker, upon hearing this, was struck by a profound realization. Despite owning vast wealth, he remained plagued by dissatisfaction, endlessly pursuing material possessions that failed to bring him true happiness. Reflecting on the cobbler's humble contentment, the banker lamented his own sense of helplessness, recognizing that his wealth could not purchase the peace of mind he craved. With a heavy heart, the banker acknowledged his own poverty of spirit compared to the cobbler's richness of contentment. Inspired by the cobbler's example, he resolved to seek true happiness by relinquishing his material wealth and embracing a simpler, more fulfilling way of life. Understanding that happiness cannot be bought with riches alone, he embarked on a journey to find joy in giving and living with purpose, rather than in the pursuit of fleeting luxuries. In essence, the story illustrates that happiness is subjective and cannot be measured solely by material wealth. True contentment is found in embracing life's simple pleasures and cultivating meaningful connections, transcending the confines of monetary possessions.     The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words: Once there lived a happy cobbler in a town. He passed his days in singing and dancing …….. Obsession with Money Once there lived a cobbler in a town. He passed his days in singing and dancing. A rich neighbour of his was a banker. One day, the banker said to him, “How much a year do you earn?” The cobbler smiled and said, “I do not know, sir. I have never counted in that way as I live from hand to mouth. Every day I earn and I buy my meal with that income and return home. I cannot save any money from my income. Despite this, I am happy. Then the banker said, “I have decided to rid you of poverty. Take this ten thousand taka, preserve them carefully and use them in time of want.” The cobbler, who had never seen so much money at a time in his life before, got startled and came back home quickly. After returning home, he was restless as he could not find any safe place to hide the money. At last, he dug a hole inside his room and hid the money in it. At night, he was unable to sleep as he was obsessed with the safety of money. He would remain alert the successive few nights. Thus, he lost his sleep and happiness. One day, he went to the banker and told him that his money had snatched away his sleep and mental peace. So, he requested the banker to take his money back. Finally, the cobbler gave the money to the banker. Now, he was able to enjoy sound sleep as before. Bangla Translation  A Happy Cobbler এক ছিল মুচি। সে সারাদিন জুতো বানাতো আর গুনগুন করে গান গাইত। তার মনে হতো, টাকা থাকলেই সুখী হওয়া যায় না। সে ভেবেছে আসল সুখ আসে, যা আছে তা নিয়ে খুশি থাকলে। মুচির একজন ধনী প্রতিবেশী ছিল, সে ছিল ব্যাংকার। একদিন ব্যাংকার এসে মুচিকে জিজ্ঞেস করল, তুমি বছরে কত টাকা কামাও? ব্যাংকার ভাবত, বেশি টাকা থাকলে মানুষ সুখী হবে। মুচি হেসে বলল, আমি কত আয় করি তা গুনে দেখিনি। প্রতিদিন যা পাই, তা দিয়েই চলে। ব্যাংকার কপাল কুঁচকে বলল, তুমি তো গরিব। তোমার ভাগ্য বদলানো দরকার। মুচি মিষ্টি হেসে বলল, আমি যা পাই তাতেই খুশি। কিন্তু ব্যাংকার মানতে পারল না। পরের দিন সে মুচিকে এক হাজার টাকা দিয়ে বলল, এটা জমিয়ে রাখো, ভবিষ্যতের জন্য কাজে লাগবে। মুচি তো এমন বিশাল টাকার অংক দেখে অবাক! সে ভাবল, কোথায় এই টাকাটা লুকিয়ে রাখা যায়। অনেক ভাবনা-চিন্তা করে সে টাকাটা তার ছোট ঘরের ভেতরে মাটির নিচে লুকিয়ে রাখল। কিন্তু সেই রাতেই তার মাথায় নানা চিন্তা ভিড় করে এল। সারারাত ঘুম হলো না ,  মনে হচ্ছিল কেউ বুঝি এসে টাকাটা চুরি করে নিয়ে যাবে। এরপরের দিনগুলোতে মুচি ঠিকমতো কাজ করতে পারল না। সারাক্ষণ টাকার চিন্তায় তার মন খারাপ হয়ে থাকল। অবশেষে সে বুঝল, এই টাকা তাকে শান্তি কেড়ে নিচ্ছে। একদিন সকালে সে সেই ব্যাংকারের কাছে গেল, আর সব টাকা ফিরিয়ে দিল। এরপর থেকে মুচি আগের মতোই কাজ করল, গান গাইল আর মনের আনন্দে জীবন কাটাতে লাগল। এই গল্পের শিক্ষাই হলো, টাকা দিয়ে সুখ কেনা যায় না, আসল সুখ আসে নিজের মন থেকে। Happiness Lies In Contentment একবার এক মুচি ছিল। সে সারাদিন কাজ করত আর আনন্দে গান গাইত। টাকা নিয়ে সে কোনো চিন্তা করত না, আর তার সহজ জীবনই তাকে খুশি রাখত। একদিন পাশের বাড়ির ধনী এক ব্যাংকার তাকে জিজ্ঞাসা করল, তুমি বছরে কত টাকা আয় করো? মুচি হাসি দিয়ে বলল, আমি এ নিয়ে ভাবি না। প্রতিদিন যা পাই, তাতে আমার খাবার চলে যায়। এইটুকুই আমার জন্য যথেষ্ট, আর আমি খুব খুশি। ব্যাংকার তাকে সাহায্য করতে চেয়ে বলল, এই নাও, এক হাজার পাউন্ড। এটা জমিয়ে রাখো, আর প্রয়োজনে ব্যবহার করো। মুচি আগে এত টাকা কখনো দেখেনি। সে তাড়াতাড়ি বাড়ি ফিরল আর টাকাগুলো মাটির নিচে লুকিয়ে রাখল, ভাবল এতে সে নিরাপদ থাকবে। কিন্তু সেই দিন থেকেই তার ঘুম হারিয়ে গেল। সে সারারাত টাকার চিন্তায় জেগে থাকত, আর তার সব সুখ চলে গেল। কিছুদিন পর মুচি আবার ব্যাংকারের কাছে গিয়ে বলল, “এই টাকা আমার শান্তি আর ঘুম কেড়ে নিয়েছে। দয়া করে, এটা তুমি আবার নিয়ে যাও।” সে টাকা ফেরত দিল, আর আবার খুশি হয়ে গেল। এখন সে আগের মতো শান্তিতে ঘুমাতে পারত আর তার জীবন উপভোগ করত। এই গল্প আমাদের শেখায়, সুখ টাকা দিয়ে আসে না, বরং যা আছে তাতে সন্তুষ্ট থাকলেই সত্যি সুখ পাওয়া যায়।

Rearranging Sentences: A crow was very thirsty Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He hit upon a plan on this and took some pebbles. II. As each pebble went down, the water in the jar rose up little by little. III. A crow was very thirsty and wanted to drink water. IV. He flew from one place to another in search of water and at last found a jar in a garden. V. There was some water in the jar but it was too low down and out of his reach. VI. The crow tried to turn the jar over and over again but it had no effect. VII. As he was leaving the jar in despair, he noticed a heap of pebbles nearby. VIII. Then he dropped the pebbles into the jar. IX. When the water came to the mouth of the jar the crow drank to his fill. X. Then he flew away. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → IV → V → VI → VII → I → VIII → II → IX → X ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: A crow was very thirsty and wanted to drink water. He flew from one place to another in search of water and at last found a jar in a garden. There was some water in the jar but it was too low down and out of his reach. The crow tried to turn the jar over and over again but it had no effect. As he was leaving the jar in despair, he noticed a heap of pebbles nearby. He hit upon a plan on this and took some pebbles. Then he dropped the pebbles into the jar. As each pebble went down, the water in the jar rose up little by little. When the water came to the mouth of the jar, the crow drank to his fill. Then he flew away. একটি কাক খুব তৃষ্ণার্ত ছিল এবং জল পান করতে চাইল। তিনি পানির সন্ধানে এক জায়গা থেকে অন্য জায়গায় উড়ে গেলেন এবং অবশেষে একটি বাগানে একটি কলস খুঁজে পেলেন। পাত্রে কিছু জল ছিল কিন্তু তা অনেক নিচে এবং তার নাগালের বাইরে ছিল। কাক বারবার বয়ামটা ঘুরানোর চেষ্টা করলো কিন্তু তাতে কোন ফল হলো না। হতাশ হয়ে তিনি যখন পাত্রটি ছেড়ে যাচ্ছিলেন, তখন তিনি লক্ষ্য করলেন কাছাকাছি নুড়ির স্তূপ। তিনি এই পরিকল্পনার উপর আঘাত করলেন এবং কিছু নুড়ি নিলেন। তারপর নুড়িগুলো পাত্রে ফেলে দিলেন। প্রতিটি নুড়ি নিচে নেমে যাওয়ার সাথে সাথে পাত্রের পানি একটু একটু করে উপরে উঠতে থাকে। কলসীর মুখে পানি এলে কাকটি তার পেট ভরে পান করে। তারপর উড়ে গেল। Crow was very thirsty Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. When the water reached the rim of the jar, the crow drank and quenched his thirst. II. He flew from one place to another in search of water. III. There was some water in the jar, but it was at the bottom. IV. The crow tried to turn the jar over and over again. V. As he was leaving the jar, he noticed a heap of pebbles nearby. VI. Then he dropped the pebbles into the jar. VII. As the pebbles went down, the water in the jar rose up little by little. VIII. A crow was very thirsty. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VIII → II → III → IV → V → VI → VII → I ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: A crow was very thirsty. He flew from one place to another in search of water. There was some water in the jar, but it was at the bottom. The crow tried to turn the jar over and over again. As he was leaving the jar, he noticed a heap of pebbles nearby. Then he dropped the pebbles into the jar. As the pebbles went down, the water in the jar rose up little by little. When the water reached the rim of the jar, the crow drank and quenched his thirst. একটা কাক খুব তৃষ্ণার্ত ছিল। পানির খোঁজে এক জায়গা থেকে অন্য জায়গায় উড়ে গেল। পাত্রে কিছু জল ছিল, কিন্তু তা ছিল নীচে। কাক বারবার বয়াম ঘুরানোর চেষ্টা করল। তিনি যখন বয়ামটি ছেড়ে যাচ্ছিলেন, তখন তিনি লক্ষ্য করলেন কাছাকাছি একটি নুড়ির স্তূপ। তারপর নুড়িগুলো পাত্রে ফেলে দিলেন। নুড়িগুলো নিচে নেমে যাওয়ার সাথে সাথে পাত্রের পানি একটু একটু করে উপরে উঠল। জল যখন পাত্রের কিনারায় পৌঁছল, কাকটি পান করে তার তৃষ্ণা নিবারণ করল। Completing Story: Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a title to the story. Once upon a time, a crow was very thirsty. It flew from place to place in search of water but unfortunately it did riot find any water. All on a sudden it saw  DB'1 9: BB'1 7 Ans.     A Thirsty Crow Once upon a time, a crow was very thirsty. It flew from place to place in search of water but 'unfortunately it did not find any water. Suddenly, the crow spotted a pitcher near a tree, feeling relieved and joyful, it flew down to it. However, despite containing water, the pitcher's level was too low for the crow to reach, no matter how much it strained and stretched. Frustrated, the crow attempted to overturn the pitcher, hoping to spill its contents for drinking, but to no avail—the pitcher was too heavy. Disheartened, the crow pondered its options, unable to find a solution to quench its thirst. As it prepared to give up and fly away, the crow noticed some stones nearby. Quickly devising a plan, it picked up a stone in its beak and dropped it into the pitcher. Then, fetching another stone, it repeated the process, gradually raising the water level in the pitcher. Persisting with this method, the crow continued to drop stones into the pitcher, each time increasing the water level little by little. Finally, the water rose within the crow's reach. With a sense of satisfaction, it drank to its heart's content before flying away, having cleverly solved its problem through ingenuity and persistence.   A Thirsty Crow: One day a crow became very thirsty      On a sweltering summer day, a thirsty crow wandered in search of water but to no avail. Despite its tireless efforts, the avian creature couldn't locate a single source of water to slake its thirst. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the crow spotted a pitcher of water underneath a tree. It flew down to the pitcher and perched itself on its edge, only to find that the water level was disappointingly low and out of reach.   The bird tried in vain to reach the water by craning its beak, but to no avail. Frustration crept into its heart as it tried to tip the pitcher, but it was too heavy for the bird to budge. Dejected and defeated, the crow was about to take flight when a sudden idea struck it. The bird scanned its surroundings and noticed a collection of pebbles nearby.   In a flash of inspiration, the crow began to pick up the pebbles one by one and drop them into the pitcher. Each time a pebble fell into the water, the level began to rise, slowly and steadily. The crow continued its tireless efforts until the water level reached the neck of the pitcher. The bird was elated at the sight and quickly dipped its beak into the water, quenching its thirst.   Overjoyed and rejuvenated, the crow took flight and soared through the sky. This clever crow had discovered a way to solve a seemingly insurmountable problem by using its intellect and resourcefulness.     A Thirsty Crow                     On a hot summer day, a crow felt very thirsty. It was flying to and fro looking for water. But it did not find water anywhere. At long last, it found a pitcher of water at some distance. The pitcher had some water but it was beyond the reach of the crow. The little water was lying at the bottom of the pitcher.                     Now the crow became very thirsty. It made several attempts to satisfy its thirst by thrusting its beak into the pitcher but with no effect. Then it was thinking and thinking how to drink. It did not, however, lose heart. It looked about on all sides and saw a number of pebbles lying around it. The crow brought pebbles one after another in its beak and dropped it into the pitcher. After a while, the water rose up to the brink of the pitcher. Now the crow drank water to its satisfaction and quenched its thirst.   Where there is a will, there is a way   On a hot summer day, a crow felt very thirsty. It was flying to and fro looking for water. But it did not find water anywhere. At long last, it found a pitcher of water at some distance. The pitcher had some water but it was beyond the reach of the crow. The little water was lying at the bottom of the pitcher.                     Now the crow became very thirsty. It made several attempts to satisfy its thirst by thrusting its beak into the pitcher but with no effect. Then it was thinking and thinking how to drink. It did not, however, lose heart. It looked about on all sides and saw a number of pebbles lying around it. The crow brought pebbles one after another in its beak and dropped it into the pitcher. After a while, the water rose up to the brink of the pitcher. Now the crow drank water to its satisfaction and quenched its thirst.       A Thirsty Crow Once a thirsty crow was flying to and fro in search of water. But he found no water. At last, he saw a pitcher nearby and flew to it. After going there the thirsty crow noticed that the water was at the bottom of the jar. As he was very thirsty he tried his best to drink water as soon as possible. But his bill could not reach the bottom of the jar. At this, he became very sad and hopeless.   He didn’t understand what to do then. He was thinking and thinking but no idea came into his head. He was waiting helplessly. Suddenly the crow saw some small pieces of stone near the jar. Seeing the stones a new idea came into his head.   Without wasting time for any moment, he picked up the stone and began to drop them into the jar one by one. As a result, the water came up to the brim. When all the stones were dropped into the jar, his bill could touch the water. A Thirsty Crow Story On a hot day, a thirsty crow flew around looking for water. After a long time, he felt very weak and thirsty. Just when he thought he couldn’t go on, he saw a pot in a garden. He flew down to check if there was any water on it. When the crow got to the pot, he found some water at the bottom, but it was too low for him to drink. He tried to tip the pot over, but it was too heavy. The crow felt sad but didn’t give up. Then he saw some small stones on the ground. He had an idea! He picked up one by one stone and dropped it into the Jar. Then he picked up another stone and did the same. Slowly, the water started to rise. After dropping many stones, the water was finally high enough for him to drink. The crow was happy to drink the water and felt much better. He learned that being patient and smart can help him solve problems. A Thirsty Crow Story 200 Words One hot afternoon, a thirsty crow flew around looking for water. He searched everywhere but couldn’t find any. He felt tired and weak. Just when he thought he would never find water, he spotted a pot in a garden and flew down to take a look. When he reached the pot, he was excited to see some water inside. But the water level was too low for crow to reach with his beak. The crow tried to tip the pot, but it was too heavy. Feeling a bit hopeless, he looked around for help. Then he noticed some small pebbles nearby. Suddenly, he had a smart idea! He picked up a stone and dropped it into the Jar. Then he picked up another and dropped it in too. He kept doing this, and soon the water level started to rise. Finally, the water waslevel was high enough for him to drink. The crow felt happy and refreshed as he quenched his thirst. He learned that being clever and not giving up can lead to success, even when things seem hard.     A Thirsty Crow Story Once, on a hot day, a thirsty crow was flying around looking for water. After a long time, he got tired and weak. Just when he thought he couldn’t go on, he saw a pot in a garden. The crow felt hopeful and flew down to check it out. When he looked into the pot, he saw some water, but it was too low for him to reach. He tried to tip the pot over, but it was too heavy. The crow felt sad but didn’t want to give up. Then, he noticed some small stones on the ground. He had a smart idea! He picked up the stones and dropped them one by one into the pot. With each stone, the water started to rise. After dropping several  stone , the water was finally high enough for him to drink. The crow drank the water and felt happy and refreshed. This story teaches us that we can solve problems if we keep trying and think of new ideas. A Thirsty Crow Completing Story It was a super hot day, and the sun was shining really bright. A crow was flying around, feeling very thirsty. It really wanted some water, but no matter how much it looked, there was none to be found. But this crow was clever. Even though it couldn’t find water right away, it didn’t give up. It kept flying and looking, hoping to find something. After flying for a while, it finally spotted a jar in a garden. The crow felt so happy and quickly flew down to check it out. But when it looked inside, there was only a little bit of water at the bottom. The crow tried to drink it, but its beak couldn’t reach the water. It even tried pushing the jar, but it didn’t work. The poor crow was getting tired and almost gave up. Just then, the crow noticed some small stones lying on the ground. Suddenly, it had a clever idea! What if I drop these stones into the jar? thought the crow. The crow picked up the stones, one at a time, and dropped them into the jar. With each stone, the water level rose a little bit higher. Slowly but surely, the water came closer to the top. At last, the crow was drink the water. Feeling happy and refreshed, the crow flew away. a thirsty crow  story teaches us that even when things seem hard, we shouldn’t give up. There’s always a way to solve a problem if we think hard and stay patient.   A Thirsty Crow Completing Story For Class 6, 7, 8, 9, SSC, and HSC Once upon a time, during a very hot summer day, a crow became extremely thirsty. The weather was so dry, and there was very little water around. The poor crow flew from place to place, searching for water, but couldn’t find any. It was so thirsty that it felt like it might not survive. But the crow kept trying. After flying for a while, the crow finally saw a  pitcher . It flew down, hoping to drink some water. But when the crow looked inside the pitcher, there was only a little bit of water at the bottom. The crow tried to reach the water with its beak, but it was too far down. The crow was worried but kept thinking of a way to solve the problem. Suddenly, the crow came up with a smart idea! It saw some small stones lying nearby. The crow took the stones one by one and dropped them into the pitcher. With each stone, the water level started to rise. After dropping enough stones, the water reached the top. The crow was now able to drink the water and fulfill its thirst. Thanks to its clever thinking and patience, the crow saved itself from thirst. The Thirsty Crow One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, he could not find any. He felt very weak, almost lost all hope. Suddenly, he saw a water jug below the tree. He flew straight down to see if there was any water inside. Yes, he could see some water inside the jug! The crow tried to push his head into the jug. Sadly, he found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then he tried to push the jug to tilt for the water to flow out but the jug was too heavy. The crow thought hard for a while. Then looking around it, he saw some pebbles. he suddenly had a good idea. he started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high enough for the crow to drink. His plan had worked! Moral: Think and work hard, you may find solution to any problem. A Thirsty Crow                   On a hot summer day, a crow felt very thirsty. It was flying to and fro looking for water. But it did not find water anywhere. At long last, it found a pitcher of water at some distance. The pitcher had some water but it was beyond the reach of the crow. The little water was lying at the bottom of the pitcher.                   Now the crow became very thirsty. It made several attempts to satisfy its thirst by thrusting its beak into the pitcher but with no effect. Then it was thinking and thinking how to drink. It did not, however, lose heart. It looked about on all sides and saw a number of pebbles lying around it. The crow brought pebbles one after another in its beak and dropped it into the pitcher. After a while, the water rose up to the brink of the pitcher. Now the crow drank water to its satisfaction and quenched its thirst. The Crow and the Pitcher It was a summer day and a crow became very thirsty. He searched for water here and there but found no water anywhere. Getting tired, the crow sat on the branch of a tree in a garden. He came near it and found that there was a little water at the bottom of the pitcher. But it was so low that he could not reach it. So he tried to overturn the pitcher but the pitcher was very heavy. Consequently, he failed to turn it upside down. The crow was very intelligent. He thought of a clever way of getting water. Fortunately, he saw some stones lying near the pitcher. Then he hit upon a plan. He picked up (or, .ollected) the stones and threw them into the pitcher one by one. Gradually the water rose and it came upto the mouth of the pitcher. At !ast, the crow was able to drink it to its heart's content. Then he flew away. Moral : Necessity is the mother of invention. Or, Where there is a will, there is a way.   The Crow and the Pitcher It was a summer day and a crow became very thirsty. He searched for water here and there but found no water anywhere. Getting tired, the crow sat on the branch of a tree in a garden. He came near it and found that there was a little water at the bottom of the pitcher. But it was so low that he could not reach it. So he tried to overturn the pitcher but the pitcher was very heavy. Consequently, he failed to turn it upside down. The crow was very intelligent. He thought of a clever way of getting water. Fortunately, he saw some stones lying near the pitcher. Then he hit upon a plan. He picked up (or, .ollected) the stones and threw them into the pitcher one by one. Gradually the water rose and it came upto the mouth of the pitcher. At last, the crow was able to drink it to its heart's content. Then he flew away. Moral : Necessity is the mother of invention. Or, Where there is a will, there is a way.   A Clever Crow A poor crow, who was near to death with thirst, suddenly saw beneath her a water pitcher. Relieved and with great joy she flew nearly down to it. However, although the pitcher contained water, its level was so low that no matter how she stooped and strained "0.- W-I) she was unable to reach it. Thereupon she tried to overturn the pitcher, hoping at least to drink from its spilled contents; but alas she could not overturn the pitcher because it was too heavy for her. She became very disappointed but did not break down. She was in deep thought what could be done in this moment. Finding no other means to quench her thirst, she was about to fly away. At that time she saw some pieces of pebble (914) near the pitcher. At last she hit upon a plan. She took a piece of pebble in her mouth and came back to the pitcher. She dropped the pebble in to the pitcher. She did the same task for several times. After some time the level of water was rising gradually. At last the water level came within her reach. The crow then drank the water to quench  her thirst and flew away. The crow had a strong will so she succeeded. It is known that where there is a will there is way. A Thirsty Crow একদিন প্রচণ্ড গরম ছিল, আর রোদটাও ছিল খুব তীব্র। একটা কাক খুব পিপাসায় কষ্ট পাচ্ছিল। সে পানির খোঁজে উড়তে লাগল, কিন্তু অনেক খুঁজেও কোথাও পানি পেল না। কাকটা খুব হতাশ হয়ে পড়ল, কিন্তু হাল ছাড়ল না। অনেকক্ষণ উড়ার পর হঠাৎ সে একটা বাগানে কলসি দেখতে পেল। কাকটা খুশি হয়ে কলসির কাছে গেল। কিন্তু সমস্যা হলো, কলসির ভেতরে সামান্যই পানি ছিল, আর সেটা কাকের ঠোঁট পর্যন্ত পৌঁছাচ্ছিল না। কাকটা অনেক চেষ্টা করল, কলসি উল্টাতে চাইল, কিন্তু কোনোভাবেই সেটা হলো না। কাকটা ক্লান্ত হয়ে গেল, মনটাও খারাপ হয়ে গেল। ঠিক তখন কাকটা খেয়াল করল, কলসির পাশে কিছু ছোট ছোট পাথর পড়ে আছে। হঠাৎ তার মাথায় একটা দারুণ বুদ্ধি এলো। সে ভাবল, “আচ্ছা, যদি পাথরগুলো কলসিতে ফেলি, তাহলে কি পানিটা ওপরে উঠবে?” কাকটা তখন একটা একটা করে পাথর তুলে কলসির মধ্যে ফেলতে লাগল। ধীরে ধীরে পানি ওপরে উঠতে শুরু করল। কিছুক্ষণ পর, পানিটা এতটা ওপরে উঠল যে কাক সহজেই সেটা পান করতে পারল। তৃষ্ণা মিটিয়ে কাকটা খুশিমনে উড়ে চলে গেল। এই গল্প থেকে আমরা শিখি, চেষ্টা করলে আর ধৈর্য ধরলে সব সমস্যার সমাধান করা সম্ভব।

Rearranging Sentences: Cinderella Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. One day the sisters came dancing into the house. II. That is why she was called Cinderella. III. She had to work very hard in the kitchen. IV. Poor Cinderella, who had to stay behind, looked at her old ragged clothes and burst into tears. V. 'We have been invited to the king's ball', they cried. VI. At length the day of the great ball came. VII. Once upon a time there lived a maiden named Cinderella. VIII. Her mother was dead. IX. She had two elder sisters. X. Her sisters were unkind to Cinderella. XI. They made her stay among the pots and kettles and do all the hard work about the house. XII. The two sisters rode away in their fine silk dresses. XIII. Sometimes, to keep warm, she crept among the cinders. XIV. "Alas!" she cried, "Why should I always have to stay in the kitchen while my sisters dress in silk and satins?" ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VII → VIII → IX → X → XI → III → XIII → II → I → V → VI → XII → IV → XIV ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: Once upon a time, there lived a maiden named Cinderella. Her mother was dead. She had two elder sisters. Her sisters were unkind to Cinderella. They made her stay among the pots and kettles and do all the hard work about the house. She had to work very hard in the kitchen. Sometimes, to keep warm, she crept among the cinders. That is why she was called Cinderella. One day, the sisters came dancing into the house. "We have been invited to the king's ball," they cried. At length, the day of the great ball came. The two sisters rode away in their fine silk dresses. Poor Cinderella, who had to stay behind, looked at her old ragged clothes and burst into tears. "Alas!" she cried, "Why should I always have to stay in the kitchen while my sisters dress in silk and satins?" এক সময় সিন্ডারেলা নামে এক মেয়ে বাস করত। তার মা মারা গেছে। তার দুই বড় বোন ছিল। তার বোনেরা সিন্ডারেলার প্রতি নির্দয় ছিল। তারা তাকে হাঁড়ি এবং কেটলির মধ্যে থাকতে দেয় এবং বাড়ির সমস্ত কঠোর পরিশ্রম করে। রান্নাঘরে তাকে খুব পরিশ্রম করতে হয়েছিল। কখনও কখনও, উষ্ণ রাখার জন্য, সে সিন্ডারের মধ্যে crept. তাই তাকে সিন্ডারেলা বলা হত। একদিন বোনেরা নাচতে নাচতে ঘরে এলো। "আমাদের রাজার বলে আমন্ত্রণ জানানো হয়েছে," তারা কাঁদছিল। দৈর্ঘ্যে, দুর্দান্ত বলের দিন এল। দুই বোন তাদের সূক্ষ্ম সিল্কের পোশাক পরে চলে গেল। বেচারা সিন্ডারেলা, যাকে পিছনে থাকতে হয়েছিল, তার পুরানো ন্যাকড়া কাপড়ের দিকে তাকিয়ে কান্নায় ভেঙে পড়ল। "হায়রে!" তিনি কেঁদে বললেন, "আমার বোনেরা রেশম এবং সাটিন পোশাক পরে কেন আমাকে সবসময় রান্নাঘরে থাকতে হবে?" Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Cinderella's father and mother were both dead. II. She had two daughters. III. Poor Cinderella stayed in the kitchen all day, cooking, washing the dishes and looking after the fire. IV. The ugly sisters sat lazily in comfortable chairs all day trying to make themselves look less ugly. V. They were both fat and ugly. VI. The aunt and her daughters hated Cinderella because she was beautiful. VII. She lived with her aunt. VIII. 'You must work harder,' they said angrily. 'You are a lazy girl.' IX. They made her do all the work in the house. X. She worked very hard but they always scolded her for not working hard enough. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → VII → II → V → VI → IX → X → III → VIII → IV ________________________________________ Story in Correct Sequence: Cinderella's father and mother were both dead. She lived with her aunt. She had two daughters. They were both fat and ugly. The aunt and her daughters hated Cinderella because she was beautiful. They made her do all the work in the house. She worked very hard but they always scolded her for not working hard enough. 'You must work harder,' they said angrily. 'You are a lazy girl.' Poor Cinderella stayed in the kitchen all day, cooking, washing the dishes and looking after the fire. The ugly sisters sat lazily in comfortable chairs all day trying to make themselves look less ugly. সিন্ডারেলার বাবা ও মা দুজনেই মারা গেছেন। সে তার খালার সাথে থাকত। তার দুই মেয়ে ছিল। তারা মোটা এবং কুৎসিত উভয় ছিল. খালা এবং তার মেয়েরা সিন্ডারেলাকে ঘৃণা করত কারণ সে সুন্দর ছিল। তারা তাকে বাড়ির সমস্ত কাজ করাতে বাধ্য করেছিল। তিনি খুব কঠোর পরিশ্রম করেছিলেন কিন্তু তারা সবসময় যথেষ্ট পরিশ্রম না করার জন্য তাকে তিরস্কার করত। 'আপনাকে অবশ্যই কঠোর পরিশ্রম করতে হবে,' তারা রেগে বলল। 'তুমি একটা অলস মেয়ে।' বেচারা সিন্ডারেলা সারাদিন রান্নাঘরে থাকত, রান্না করত, থালা-বাসন ধোয়া আর আগুনের দেখাশোনা করত। কুৎসিত বোনেরা সারাদিন অলসভাবে আরামদায়ক চেয়ারে বসে নিজেদের কম কুৎসিত দেখানোর চেষ্টা করে। Completing Story: Buddha and the Widow Once upon a time, there was a widow who lived in a small village. She had only one son, and he was her whole world. Unfortunately, one day, her son became very ill and passed away. The widow was heartbroken and couldn’t accept her son’s death. She cried all day and night, refusing to eat or sleep. One day, the widow heard that Buddha was in a nearby village. People said that Buddha had great wisdom and could help anyone in pain. Filled with hope, she decided to visit him. When she met Buddha, she begged him, “Please, bring my son back to life. I cannot live without him.” Buddha listened to her patiently. Then he said, “I can help you, but first, you must bring me a mustard seed from a house where no one has ever experienced death.” The widow felt relieved and thought this task would be easy. She went from house to house in her village, asking for a mustard seed. At each house, people were willing to give her a mustard seed, but when she asked if they had ever faced death in their family, the answer was always the same: someone had died there. After visiting many houses, the widow realized that death is a natural part of life and that everyone experiences loss. She understood that she was not alone in her sorrow. She returned to Buddha and said, “I now understand that death is universal and cannot be avoided.” Buddha gently smiled and said, “When you accept the truth, your heart will find peace.” The widow thanked Buddha and slowly began to heal from her pain. Moral:  Acceptance of life’s realities, including loss and death, helps us find peace and move forward.

Rearranging Sentences: Bayazid Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. a. She asked Bayazid to give her a glass of water, but he could not find any water in the pitcher. b. Once Hazrat Bayazid Bustami came home to see his ailing mother. c. But she again fell asleep. d. So, he went to the well quite far from their house. e. She woke up some hours later. f. He filled the pitcher, came back and went to his mother with a glass of water. g. As he was still standing by her bed, his mother drank the glass of water and blessed him from the core of heart. h. He, instead of waking her up, stood by her bed with the glass of water in his hand. Answer: b+a+d+f+c+h+e+g Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. One night, Bayazid was studying beside his sick mother, who was lying in her bed. II. He took a jar and went there all alone. III. Bayazid was at a loss as to what to do when he found not a drop of water in the house. IV. The night was too dark and still, and the entire locality was in deep sleep. V. Bayazid stood up and went to fetch water. VI. Filling the jar with water, he returned home. VII. Suddenly, he remembered a spring that was at the other end of the locality. VIII. Bayazid went to his mother, but she was asleep. IX. At about midnight, she raised her head and asked for water. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → IX → V → III → VII → II → IV → VI → VIII ________________________________________ The Story: One night, Bayazid was studying beside his sick mother, who was lying in her bed. At about midnight, she raised her head and asked for water. Bayazid stood up and went to fetch water. Bayazid was at a loss as to what to do when he found not a drop of water in the house. Suddenly, he remembered a spring that was at the other end of the locality. So he decided to go there for water. He took a jar and went there all alone. The night was too dark and still, and the entire locality was in deep sleep. Filling the jar with water, he returned home. Bayazid went to his mother, but she was asleep. গল্প: একদিন রাতে বায়েজিদ তার অসুস্থ মায়ের বিছানায় শুয়ে পড়াশুনা করছিলেন। মাঝরাতে সে মাথা তুলে পানি চাইল। বায়েজিদ উঠে দাঁড়িয়ে পানি আনতে গেল। ঘরে এক ফোঁটা পানি না পেয়ে বায়েজিদ কি করবে ভেবেই দিশেহারা হয়ে পড়েছিল। হঠাৎ তার মনে পড়ল লোকালয়ের অপর প্রান্তে একটা ঝর্ণার কথা। তাই তিনি পানির জন্য সেখানে যাওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নেন। তিনি একটি পাত্র নিয়ে একাই সেখানে গেলেন। রাত খুব অন্ধকার এবং স্থির ছিল, এবং সমগ্র এলাকা গভীর ঘুমে ছিল। পাত্রে জল ভরে সে বাড়ি ফিরল। বায়েজিদ তার মায়ের কাছে গেলেন, কিন্তু তিনি ঘুমিয়ে ছিলেন। Completing Story: Read the following outlines and develop them into a complete story. Give a suitable title to it. Bayazid was a small boy. His mother was ill. One day he was studying by the side of the bed of his ailing mother. All on a sudden his mother woke up, raised her head and told her son to give her a glass of water ......... Ans, Devotion to Mother Bayazid was a small boy. His mother was ill. One day he was studying by the side of the bed of his ailing mother. All on a sudden, his mother woke up, raised her head and told her son to give her a glass of water. The boy Bayazid took the glass to pour water from the pitcher. But the pitcher was empty. There was not a single drop of water in the house. Bayazid remembered a stream from where he could bring water. But it was far from his house and was, in one corner of the village. The night was quite dark. Bayazid took the pitcher and went to fetch water from the stream. When he returned with water, he found his mother in deep sleep. Bayazid thought that if he made his mother awaken, she might feel disturbed. So, he decided to stand beside his mother's bed with the glass of water. When she woke up, he would serve her with the water. The whole night passed. Bayazid's mother opened eyes in the morning and saw her son standing with a glass of water. Seeing that, her eyes became full of tears. She took him in her arms with motherly affection and blessed him from the core of her heart. Her blessings made him a great saint later. Bayazid's Love for His Mother: Once there was a small boy named In the annals of time, there existed a young boy named Bayazid, whose mother was ailing and in need of care. One fateful day, Bayazid was found studying by his mother's bedside when, unexpectedly, she stirred from her slumber and requested a glass of water. The dutiful boy, in an effort to fulfill his mother's wish, took the glass and headed to the pitcher. However, his efforts were in vain as the pitcher was bereft of any liquid. Despite this setback, Bayazid's resourceful mind led him to recall a nearby stream from which he could procure water. However, this stream was located at a considerable distance from his abode and was situated in a far-flung corner of the village. The night was pitch black and ominous, but the devoted son, resolute in his determination to provide for his mother, took the empty pitcher and set out on his quest to fetch water. Through the dark and winding pathways of the village, Bayazid trudged onwards to the stream, undeterred by the challenges that lay ahead. After an arduous journey, he reached the stream and filled the pitcher with water. Though exhausted and weary, the boy set out to return home, his heart beating with the desire to fulfill his mother's wishes. As he reached his humble abode, Bayazid was met with a heartwarming sight - his mother was in a deep slumber. Ever mindful of his mother's comfort, Bayazid resolved to wait patiently by her bedside with the glass of water in his hand. He knew that rousing his mother from her peaceful repose might cause her undue distress, so he decided to stand vigil until the break of dawn. The long and lonely night passed by, and with the first rays of the sun, Bayazid's mother awoke to a heartwarming sight. Her devoted son stood by her bedside, holding a glass of water. The sight of this act of love moved her deeply, and tears of joy streamed down her face as she embraced her son with all the motherly affection she possessed. Her blessings imbued Bayazid with a profound sense of spirituality and led him to become a great saint, revered for his devotion to his mother and his unwavering faith in the power of love. Bayazid and His Mother Bayazid’s full name is Hazrat Bayazid Bustami. He is a renowned Muslim saint. He was born in Bustam situated in central Asia in a respectable Muslim family. From his childhood, he learned how to respect the elders. When he was a little boy, his mother sent him abroad for religious studies. There he continued his learning very attentively. Once he came home to see his mother. At that time his mother was very ill. Bayazid became very sad and anxious about her health. He began to attend on his ill mother. One night, his mother’s sufferings became acute and she could not sleep well. Bayazid tried to give her every comfort he could. He kept his hand on her head and didn’t leave her alone even for a moment. Suddenly his mother opened her eyes and said, “Bayazid, dear son, I feel thirsty. Would you give me a glass of water?” After saying this she closed her eyes again. Bayazid looked at the glass, but there was no water in it. Then he went to look at the pitcher but the pitcher also was empty. Bayazid began to think about how he would manage water as early as possible. He went out with the empty pitcher to collect water from the nearby stream. It was quite far away from their house. He filled the pitcher and returned as fast as he could. He poured water into the glass and went beside his mother but found her in a deep sleep. Bayazid did not wake her up, because he thought he should not disturb her restful sleep. He decided to remain standing with the glass of water beside her bed as long as she slept. He thought that when she would wake up, she would be badly thirsty. So, he stood still without sleeping for a moment during the whole night. He did it so that he could extend the glass of water to his mother at the moment she woke up. The whole night passed and the day was dawning. Then she opened her eyes and saw her son with the glass of water in his hand beside her bed. . She wondered for a moment. Then she could realize the fact. She could not control her tears anyway. She embraced her son with deep love and blessed him from the core of her heart. Bayazid’s modest behaviour and his mother’ blessings later on made him one of the greatest Muslim saints. Bayazid Devotion to His Mother Story Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bayazid Bostami. He lived with his sick mother, and one night, while studying near her bed, she woke up and asked for a glass of water. Bayazid quickly went to get it but found the water jug empty. He remember that a water fountain was located at the other side of the village. Even though it was dark and late at night, Bayazid didn’t hesitate. He went alone to fetch the water. When he returned, he saw that his mother had fallen asleep. Not wanting to wake her, he stood by her bed, holding the glass of water, waiting for her to wake up. The night passed, and early in the morning, his mother woke up to find Bayazid standing there, still holding the water for her. She was deeply touched by his love and patience. She prayed to Allah to give Bayazid great honor and success in life. It is said that Allah answered her prayer, and Bayazid grew up to become a famous and respected man, known as one of the greatest Sufi saints. Bayazid love for his mother teaches us the importance of being kind and respectful to our parents. His story is still shared today, especially in places like Bangladesh, where family value are highly respected. Devotion to Mother Bayazid Bostami was a good boy who love his mother a lot. One night, when he was studying, he heard his mother say, Water, water. She was sick and need some water. Bayazid want to help her. He going to the kitchen to get some water, but the pitcher was empty. It was dark night and a little scary, but he didn’t feel afraid because he loved his mother so much. He decided to find water some where else. The closest place with water was far away, but Bayazid walk all the way to the spring. He fill the pitcher with water and hurried back home. When he back, his mother was still sleeping. Bayazid didn’t want to wake her, so he stand quietly near the bed with a glass of water. He wait all night, holding the water for his mother. In the morning, his mother wake up and saw Bayazid standing there with the water. She was very happy and proud of him. She thank Allah for having such a loving son. Because of his love and care, Bayazid became a respected and beloved person in his community. His kindness made him famous, and he was known as one of Allah great friend. Devotion to Mother Completing Story For HSC Bayazid was a young boy who lived with his mother in a small village. His mother love him very much, and he wanted to make her happy. One cold night, Bayazid mother became very sick. She was so weak that she can not get out of the bed. Bayazid feel worry and want to help her. That night, his mother softly asked for a glass of water. But in the house there was no water. and The water was far away, and it was dark outside. Even though it was scary, Bayazid wanted to help his mother. He took a small jug and going out into the cold night. The wind was strong, and it was hard to see, but Bayazid kept walking. He walked for a long time until he reached the water well. He fill the jug with water and hurried back home. When he got home, his mother was asleep again. Bayazid didn’t want to wake her, so he stood quietly by her bed, holding the jug of water. He waited and waited for her to wake up. In the morning, his mother woke up and saw Bayazid standing there with the jug of water. She was very happy and proud of him. Tears came to her eyes as she hugged him tightly. She felt his love and care. Bayazid devotion to his mother was clear. He was ready to do anything to help her mother. His mother knew she had a wonderful son who loved her very much. Bayazid's Love for his Mother Bayazid Bostami was a grew saint In his childhood he was a very obedient boy. He was very devoted to his mother. Once Bayazid was reading on his table. It was dead at night. His mother was also in deep sleep. Besides she was ill. At midnight she woke up and wanted a glass of water. Bayazid went to the kitchen to bring water. But the pitcher was empty. He thought to fetch water from a distant fountain. He went alone to the fountain with the pitcher and came back home with the pitcher full of water. In the meantime, his mother was fast asleep again. He did not want to disturb his ailing mother. So, he remained standing beside his mother's bed. In the morning, Bayazid's mother awoke. She became astonished to see her son standing with the glass full of water beside her bed. She saw her son with deep love and prayed to Almighty Allah for her son. In his later life, Bayazid became a great saint. Devotion of Hazrat Bayazid to his mother At one night the boy Bayazid was busy in studies. His ailing mother was sleeping. Suddenly she woke up and asked Bayazid to give her a glass of water. But he found no water in the pitcher. So he went to the well situated at the edge of the village. The well was quite far from their house. Everybody in the village was sleeping. He filled the pitcher and came back. He went to his mother with a glass of water. But she was sleeping. He did not wake her up. He stood by her bed with the glass of water in his hand. She woke up in the morning. She was surprised to find Bayazid still standing by her bed. She said. “O my son, why did you not leave the glass on the table and go to sleep? “Dear mother, I thought you would not find the water on waking. So I did not leave it on the table and go to sleep. Please take the glass and drink,” answered Bayazid with a smile. His mother drank water and blessed him. Bayazid Devotion to His Mother এক সময়, বায়েজিদ বোস্তামী নামের এক ছেলে ছিল। সে তার অসুস্থ মায়ের সাথে থাকত। এক রাতে, সে মায়ের পাশে পড়াশোনা করছিল। হঠাৎ তার মা জেগে উঠলেন এবং এক গ্লাস পানি চাইলেন। বায়েজিদ তাড়াতাড়ি পানি আনতে গেল, কিন্তু পানির জগ খালি ছিল। সে মনে করল, গ্রামের অন্য প্রান্তে একটি কুয়া আছে। রাত গভীর হলেও, বায়েজিদ দ্বিধা না করে একা পানির জন্য রওনা দিল। যখন সে ফিরে এল, তখন তার মা ঘুমিয়ে পড়েছিলেন। মাকে জাগাতে চায়নি সে, তাই সে পানির গ্লাস হাতে ধরে পাশে দাঁড়িয়ে থাকল। রাত কেটে গেল, সকালে তার মা জেগে উঠে দেখলেন বায়েজিদ এখনো পানি নিয়ে দাঁড়িয়ে আছে। মা তার ভালোবাসা এবং ধৈর্যে মুগ্ধ হলেন। তিনি আল্লাহর কাছে প্রার্থনা করলেন, যেন বায়েজিদকে বড় সম্মান ও সফলতা দেন। বলা হয়ে থাকে, আল্লাহ তার প্রার্থনা কবুল করেছিলেন, এবং বায়েজিদ একজন মহান সুফি সাধু হয়ে উঠেছিলেন। বায়েজিদের মায়ের প্রতি ভালোবাসা আমাদের শেখায়, কিভাবে আমাদের মা-বাবার প্রতি দয়া এবং সম্মান দেখানো উচিত। তার এই গল্প আজও শেয়ার করা হয়, বিশেষ করে বাংলাদেশে, যেখানে পরিবারের মূল্যবোধকে খুব গুরুত্ব দেওয়া হয়।

Rearranging Sentences: The Shrewd Barber Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Some of his patients were cured, and he took pride in his success. II. The barber pretended to know all about diseases and their cures. III. He specialized in treating boils and would operate on them with his razor. IV. Once, there lived a shrewd barber in a village who was more than just a barber; he was a false doctor. V. Finding no other option, the poor villagers called him in for help. VI. The barber treated them for their illnesses, and patients came to him from far and near. VII. For him, cutting boils was as simple as shaving a beard. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: IV → III → VII → II → V → VI → I ________________________________________ The Story: Once, there lived a shrewd barber in a village who was more than just a barber; he was a false doctor. He specialized in treating boils and would operate on them with his razor. For him, cutting boils was as simple as shaving a beard. The barber pretended to know all about diseases and their cures. Finding no other option, the poor villagers called him in for help. The barber treated them for their illnesses, and patients came to him from far and near. Some of his patients were cured, and he took pride in his success. গল্প: একবার, একটি গ্রামে একজন বুদ্ধিমান নাপিত বাস করতেন যিনি কেবল একজন নাপিত ছিলেন না; তিনি একটি মিথ্যা ডাক্তার ছিল. তিনি ফোঁড়ার চিকিৎসায় বিশেষজ্ঞ ছিলেন এবং তার রেজার দিয়ে তাদের অপারেশন করতেন। তার জন্য, ফোঁড়া কাটা দাড়ি কামানোর মতোই সহজ ছিল। নাপিত রোগ এবং তাদের প্রতিকার সম্পর্কে সব জানার ভান. আর কোন উপায় না পেয়ে দরিদ্র গ্রামবাসীরা তাকে সাহায্যের জন্য ডাকে। নাপিত তাদের অসুস্থতার জন্য তাদের চিকিৎসা করত এবং দূর-দূরান্ত থেকে রোগীরা তার কাছে আসত। তার কিছু রোগী নিরাময় হয়েছিল এবং তিনি তার সাফল্যে গর্বিত ছিলেন। Completing Story: Buddha and the Widow Once upon a time, there was a widow who lived in a small village. She had only one son, and he was her whole world. Unfortunately, one day, her son became very ill and passed away. The widow was heartbroken and couldn’t accept her son’s death. She cried all day and night, refusing to eat or sleep. One day, the widow heard that Buddha was in a nearby village. People said that Buddha had great wisdom and could help anyone in pain. Filled with hope, she decided to visit him. When she met Buddha, she begged him, “Please, bring my son back to life. I cannot live without him.” Buddha listened to her patiently. Then he said, “I can help you, but first, you must bring me a mustard seed from a house where no one has ever experienced death.” The widow felt relieved and thought this task would be easy. She went from house to house in her village, asking for a mustard seed. At each house, people were willing to give her a mustard seed, but when she asked if they had ever faced death in their family, the answer was always the same: someone had died there. After visiting many houses, the widow realized that death is a natural part of life and that everyone experiences loss. She understood that she was not alone in her sorrow. She returned to Buddha and said, “I now understand that death is universal and cannot be avoided.” Buddha gently smiled and said, “When you accept the truth, your heart will find peace.” The widow thanked Buddha and slowly began to heal from her pain. Moral:  Acceptance of life’s realities, including loss and death, helps us find peace and move forward.

Rearranging Sentences: Buddha and the widow Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The sorrowful mother went from door to door seeking the mustard seeds but at every door she met with sad replies. II. One said, "I have lost my husband." III. Another said, "Our youngest child died last year." IV. A poor woman once came to Buddha. V. She asked him whether he could give her any medicine to restore her dead child to life. VI. The holy man was touched by the great sorrow of the woman. VII. He told her that there was only one medicine which could revive her son. VIII. He told her to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a house where death had never entered. IX. She returned with a heavy heart to the great teacher and told him the result of her search. X. Then Buddha told her affectionately that she must not think much of her own grief since sorrow and death are common to all. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: IV → V → VI → VII → VIII → I → II → III → IX → X ________________________________________ The Story: A poor woman once came to Buddha. She asked him whether he could give her any medicine to restore her dead child to life. The holy man was touched by the great sorrow of the woman. He told her that there was only one medicine which could revive her son. He told her to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a house where death had never entered. The sorrowful mother went from door to door seeking the mustard seeds but at every door she met with sad replies. One said, "I have lost my husband." Another said, "Our youngest child died last year." She returned with a heavy heart to the great teacher and told him the result of her search. Then Buddha told her affectionately that she must not think much of her own grief since sorrow and death are common to all. গল্প: এক দরিদ্র মহিলা একবার বুদ্ধের কাছে এলেন। তিনি তাকে জিজ্ঞাসা করেছিলেন যে তিনি তার মৃত সন্তানকে জীবিত করার জন্য তাকে কোনও ওষুধ দিতে পারেন কিনা। পবিত্র পুরুষ নারীর বড় দুঃখে ছুঁয়ে গেল। তিনি তাকে বলেছিলেন যে শুধুমাত্র একটি ওষুধ রয়েছে যা তার ছেলেকে পুনরুজ্জীবিত করতে পারে। তিনি তাকে এমন একটি বাড়ি থেকে এক মুঠো সরিষার বীজ আনতে বলেছিলেন যেখানে মৃত্যু কখনও প্রবেশ করেনি। দুঃখী মা সরিষার দানা খুঁজতে দ্বারে দ্বারে গেলেন, কিন্তু প্রত্যেক দ্বারে তিনি দুঃখজনক উত্তরে মিলিত হলেন। একজন বললেন, আমি আমার স্বামীকে হারিয়েছি। আরেকজন বলেন, আমাদের সবচেয়ে ছোট শিশুটি গত বছর মারা গেছে। তিনি ভারাক্রান্ত হৃদয়ে মহান শিক্ষকের কাছে ফিরে আসেন এবং তাকে তার অনুসন্ধানের ফলাফল জানান। তারপর বুদ্ধ তাকে স্নেহের সাথে বলেছিলেন যে তার নিজের দুঃখের কথা ভাবতে হবে না কারণ দুঃখ এবং মৃত্যু সবার জন্য সাধারণ। Completing Story: Buddha and the Widow Once upon a time, there was a widow who lived in a small village. She had only one son, and he was her whole world. Unfortunately, one day, her son became very ill and passed away. The widow was heartbroken and couldn’t accept her son’s death. She cried all day and night, refusing to eat or sleep. One day, the widow heard that Buddha was in a nearby village. People said that Buddha had great wisdom and could help anyone in pain. Filled with hope, she decided to visit him. When she met Buddha, she begged him, “Please, bring my son back to life. I cannot live without him.” Buddha listened to her patiently. Then he said, “I can help you, but first, you must bring me a mustard seed from a house where no one has ever experienced death.” The widow felt relieved and thought this task would be easy. She went from house to house in her village, asking for a mustard seed. At each house, people were willing to give her a mustard seed, but when she asked if they had ever faced death in their family, the answer was always the same: someone had died there. After visiting many houses, the widow realized that death is a natural part of life and that everyone experiences loss. She understood that she was not alone in her sorrow. She returned to Buddha and said, “I now understand that death is universal and cannot be avoided.” Buddha gently smiled and said, “When you accept the truth, your heart will find peace.” The widow thanked Buddha and slowly began to heal from her pain. Moral:  Acceptance of life’s realities, including loss and death, helps us find peace and move forward.

Rearranging Sentences: Begum Rokeya Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She was born in 1880 in Rangpur. II. She wanted to break the chain of keeping inside home. III. She wrote many books like Padmarag, Motichur, etc. IV. Begum Rokeya fought against all superstitions. V. She set many schools, especially open for the girls. VI. Her husband, Sakhawat Hossain, encouraged her to do so. VII. She died in 1932. VIII. Begum Rokeya was the pioneer for the women to come out. IX. Being educated, she worked for womenfolk. X. She worked for social welfare till death. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VIII → I → VI → V → IV → II → IX → X → III → VII ________________________________________ The Story: Begum Rokeya was the pioneer for women to come out. She was born in 1880 in Rangpur. Her husband, Sakhawat Hossain, encouraged her to do so. She set many schools, especially open for the girls. Begum Rokeya fought against all superstitions. She wanted to break the chain of keeping inside home. Being educated, she worked for womenfolk. She worked for social welfare till death. She wrote many books like Padmarag, Motichur, etc. She died in 1932. গল্প: বেগম রোকেয়া ছিলেন নারীদের বেরিয়ে আসার পথপ্রদর্শক। তিনি 1880 সালে রংপুরে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। এতে তার স্বামী সাখাওয়াত হোসেন তাকে উৎসাহিত করেন। তিনি অনেক স্কুল স্থাপন করেছিলেন, বিশেষ করে মেয়েদের জন্য খোলা। বেগম রোকেয়া সব কুসংস্কারের বিরুদ্ধে লড়াই করেছেন। তিনি ঘরের ভিতরে রাখার শৃঙ্খল ভাঙতে চেয়েছিলেন। শিক্ষিত হওয়ায় তিনি নারীদের জন্য কাজ করেছেন। তিনি আমৃত্যু সমাজকল্যাণে কাজ করেছেন। তিনি পদ্মরাগ, মতিচুর প্রভৃতি অনেক বই লিখেছেন। তিনি ১৯৩২ সালে মারা যান। 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: Belal - a poor boy Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. He worked as a labourer. II. Then he joined the training programme of NHC. III. Belal first received training in vegetable cultivation. IV. He is now very happy to be a self-sufficient man. V. He has also been raising hi-bred cows for milk as well as to produce manure. VI. Belal is now an affluent man. VII. Through hard work he has managed to turn the wheels of fortune. VIII. He was an unemployed youth of an impoverished family. IX. Belal studied up to class eight. X. Poverty then forced him to look for work. XI. Then he got a lease of land in his village. XII. He applied his new and improved knowledge to cultivating vegetables. XIII. Belal’s lot has changed radically. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VI → VIII → IX → X → I → II → III → XI → XII → V → VII → XIII → IV ________________________________________ The Story: Belal is now an affluent man. He was an unemployed youth of an impoverished family. Belal studied up to class eight. Poverty then forced him to look for work. He worked as a labourer. Then he joined the training programme of NHC. Belal first received training in vegetable cultivation. Then he got a lease of land in his village. He applied his new and improved knowledge to cultivating vegetables. He has also been raising hi-bred cows for milk as well as to produce manure. Through hard work, he has managed to turn the wheels of fortune. Belal’s lot has changed radically. He is now very happy to be a self-sufficient man. গল্প: বেলাল এখন একজন সচ্ছল মানুষ। তিনি ছিলেন দরিদ্র পরিবারের একজন বেকার যুবক। বেলাল ক্লাস এইট পর্যন্ত লেখাপড়া করেছেন। দারিদ্র তখন তাকে কাজ খুঁজতে বাধ্য করে। তিনি শ্রমিক হিসেবে কাজ করতেন। এরপর তিনি NHC-এর প্রশিক্ষণ কর্মসূচিতে যোগ দেন। বেলাল প্রথমে সবজি চাষের প্রশিক্ষণ নেন। এরপর নিজ গ্রামে জমি লিজ পান। তিনি তার নতুন এবং উন্নত জ্ঞান সবজি চাষে প্রয়োগ করেন। তিনি দুধের পাশাপাশি সার উৎপাদনের জন্য হাই-ব্রিড গাভী পালন করছেন। কঠোর পরিশ্রমের মাধ্যমে তিনি ভাগ্যের চাকা ঘুরাতে পেরেছেন। বেলালের অনেকটাই আমূল বদলে গেছে। তিনি এখন একজন স্বাবলম্বী মানুষ হতে পেরে খুব খুশি। 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: Who will Bell the Cat? Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. There was an old house in a village. II. The mice were in great difficulty. III. They could not move freely as before. IV. The master of the house was very annoyed and made a plan to get rid of them. V. He bought a cat to kill the mice. VI. Several proposals were made, but none of the proposals was good. VII. At last, a young mouse rose to speak and said, "I have a good plan for your consideration." VIII. Let us tie a bell around the cat's neck. Then we will hear him coming and be able to hide ourselves in time." IX. All the mice thanked the young mouse for his plan. X. But an old mouse stood up and said, "No doubt the idea is good. But who will tie the bell?" ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → IV → V → II → III → VI → VII → VIII → IX → X ________________________________________ The Story: There was an old house in a village. The master of the house was very annoyed and made a plan to get rid of the mice. He bought a cat to kill the mice. The mice were in great difficulty. They could not move freely as before. Several proposals were made, but none of the proposals was good. At last, a young mouse rose to speak and said, "I have a good plan for your consideration. Let us tie a bell around the cat's neck. Then we will hear him coming and be able to hide ourselves in time." All the mice thanked the young mouse for his plan. But an old mouse stood up and said, "No doubt the idea is good. But who will tie the bell?" গল্প: এক গ্রামে একটা পুরনো বাড়ি ছিল। বাড়ির কর্তা খুব বিরক্ত হলেন এবং ইঁদুর তাড়ানোর পরিকল্পনা করলেন। তিনি ইঁদুর মারার জন্য একটি বিড়াল কিনেছিলেন। ইঁদুররা খুব কষ্টে ছিল। তারা আগের মতো স্বাধীনভাবে চলাফেরা করতে পারছে না। বেশ কিছু প্রস্তাব দেওয়া হলেও কোনো প্রস্তাবই ভালো হয়নি। অবশেষে, একটি যুবক ইঁদুর কথা বলার জন্য উঠে বলল, "আপনার বিবেচনার জন্য আমার একটি ভাল পরিকল্পনা আছে। আসুন আমরা বিড়ালের গলায় একটি ঘণ্টা বেঁধে রাখি। তাহলে আমরা তার আসার কথা শুনব এবং সময়মতো নিজেকে লুকিয়ে রাখতে সক্ষম হব।" সমস্ত ইঁদুর তার পরিকল্পনার জন্য তরুণ ইঁদুরকে ধন্যবাদ জানায়। কিন্তু একটা বুড়ো ইঁদুর উঠে দাঁড়িয়ে বলল, "নিঃসন্দেহে আইডিয়াটা ভালো। কিন্তু ঘণ্টাটা কে বাঁধবে?" Completing Story: Read the following outlines and develop them  into a complete story. Give a suitable title to your story. Once some mice were having a good time in a rich man's house. There was the availability (tot) of rich and tasty foods. They ate cereal and made holes in the house. The mice  also cut the clothes and............ Ans. Who Is to Bell the Cat? Once some mice were having a good time in a rich man's house. There was the availability of rich and tasty foods. They ate cereal and made holes in the  house. The mice also cut the clothes and bit the sleeping children. They were always shrieking and squeaking in the house. So, the owner brought a cat to get relief from that disturbance. The cat started to hunt mice every day. The mice were afraid of it. So, all the mice sat together in a conference. Many of them put different opinions. But nothing was suitable . The meeting was about to end. At that time, a young mouse stood up and asked permission to put his proposal. All agreed. It said, "We will tie a bell around the cat’s neck. So, we will get ‘warning when the cat comes. Then we can easily hide ourselves in a safe place." All the mice greeted his proposal with applause (তুমুল হর্ষধ্বনি). Then an old mouse stood up and asked others to be calm. He said, "Who will bell the cat?" There was pin drop silence. They were looking at one another. There was nobody who was brave to accomplish (সাফল্যের সঙ্গে শেষ করা) the task of belling the cat. Finally, the conference ended in smoke.   Who’ll bell the Cat Once the house of a rich man was infested with rats. The house became like the town Hamelin, there were rats everywhere. They were having a good time. The house  members could not enjoy sound sleep. Even the little babies were not free from the attack and biting of the rats. The rats would take away foods, cut cloths and tear holes here and there. All the members were in great trouble. At last the owner of the house hit upon a plan. He knew that rats would run away at the sight of cats. So he brought a cat to kill the rats and therefore to get rid of the rats. The rats came to know the presence of the cat in the house. Their lives were at stake. All the mice sat together in a conference. At last they took a decision that they would tie a bell in the neck of the cat so that they could know the approach of the cat. They raised a hue and cry over the matter because none of the rats agreed to tie a bell in the neck of the cat. They thought that the rat who would approach of the cat would lose his life. Finally who would bell the cat remained unsettled. So the mice eventually migrated.        Complete the following story following the cue : A large number of mice lived in a farm. Once an old cat arrived at the place. it spread terror among the mice. None dared come outside in fear of the cat. Ans.                                Who's To Bell the Cat A large number of mice lived in a farm. Once an old cat arrived at the place. it spread terror among the mice. None dared come outside in fear of the cat. All the mice of the farm decided to hold a conference to seek a solution. 'One day the mice of all ages got together in the conference. Each one put a suggestion, but none of the ideas was really practical. "Let's make a big trap," one mouse suggested. This idea was turned down and, another said, "What about poisoning her?" But nobody knew which poison could kill cats. One young mouse proposed, "Let's cut her claws and teeth so that she car) do no more harm." But the conference did not approve of the idea. A wise mouse said, "Let's tie a bell to the cat's neck. So we'll always know where she is! We'll have time to escape." All J the mice clapped at the wise mouse's good idea. At last an old mouse said. 'Who's going to bell the cat?" Nobody was brave enough to bell the cat and the conference ended in smoke. Who Will Bell The Cat Completing Story Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an old house where many little mouse live. These mouse are making a lot of problem—eating food, cutting clothes, and disturbing the people in the house. The owner of the house got really frustrated. He tried everything but couldn’t get out of them, so he decided to bring a cat to catch the mouse. As soon as the cat arrivedin the house, the mouse became scared and don’t come out of their hiding places anymore. They were too afraid of being caught. One day, the mouse start a meeting to figure out how to deal with the cat. Each mouse have a different idea, but nothing to work. Then a young mouse stand up and said, I have an idea! What if we put a bell on the cat neck? That way when the cat move we’ll hear the bell sound and we can run away before it come close to us. All the other mouse thing it was a great idea. They are very happy with the young mouse for being so smart. But then, an older mouse asked, That a good plan, but who will put the  bell on the cat neck . Everyone became quiet. No one was strong enough to go near the cat and put the bell on its neck. Since they couldn’t figure out a way to do it, the mouse give up on the idea and eventually left the house to find a safer place to live.   Who's to Bell the Cat: Once the house of a rich man         In a certain house belonging to a wealthy man, a swarm of rats had taken over the place, turning it into a veritable Hamelin. The owner of the house, in an attempt to rid himself of these pests, brought in a cat. The cat proved to be a formidable foe, striking fear into the hearts of the rats and driving them into hiding. The rats, unwilling to be cowed, held a meeting to discuss what to do about the cat.   During the meeting, several suggestions were put forth, but none seemed to be practical. One rat suggested building a large trap, but this idea was quickly dismissed. Another suggested poisoning the cat, but nobody knew which poison would be effective against felines. A young widow, whose husband had fallen victim to the cat's ferocity, angrily proposed cutting off the cat's claws and teeth to render it harmless. However, this idea was also rejected by the gathering.   Finally, a rat who was wiser than the rest of the group came forward and brandished a bell, calling for silence. He suggested that they tie the bell around the cat's neck so that they could always know where it was and have time to flee. All the other rats praised the wise rat for his idea, but then he rang the bell again and reminded them that someone needed to bell the cat.   At this, the mice fell silent. No one was brave enough to step forward and carry out the task. Everyone realized the harsh truth that it is easy to suggest something but difficult to actually execute it. The meeting, thus, ended in frustration and failure, and the rats remained under the cat's tyranny. Who's to Bell the Cat Once the house of a rich man was infested with rats. The house became like the town of Hamelin. There were rats everywhere The rich man brought a cat to get rid of rats when the cat arrived at the house it spread terror among the rats. None dared to come outside in fear of being killed by the cat. All the rats of the house decided to hold a meeting to seek a solution. Taking advantage of the cat's absence, one day the rats of all ages got together in the meeting. Each one put forward a suggestion, but none of the ideas was really practical. "Let's make a big trap," one rat suggested. 'This idea was turned down and, another said, "What about poisoning her?" But nobody knew which poison could kill cats. One young widow, whose husband has fallen a prey to the ferocious cat, angrily proposed, "Let's cut her claws and teeth, so that she can do no more harm." But the meeting did not approve of the widow's idea. At last, a rat wiser than others, waving a bell, called for silence. We'll tie this bell to the cat's neck, so we'll always know where she is! We'll have time to escape." All of the mice clapped at the wise rat's words and everyone congratulated him on his good idea. However, the wise rat rang the bell again for silence. "We must decide who's going to bell the cat," he said. There was no sound except a faint murmur.' 'I can't because   Nobody was brave enough to come forward to materialise the idea. Everybody realized the reality. So the mice failed to get rid of their danger and the meeting ended in smoke. It is easy to say but difficult to do. Complete the given story following the clue There was an old house in a village. A number of mice lived in that house. They were doing a lot of mischief there. The master of the house was very annoyed and made a plan ....          [DB'09; CtgB10] Ans.       Who will Bell the Cat? There was an old house in a village. A number of mice lived in that house. They were doing a lot of mischief there. The master of the house was very annoyed with the rats infesting his home and decided to devise a plan to get rid of them. He brought in a cat to drive the rats away. With the cat now in the house, the rats lost their comfortable living conditions and lived in constant fear for their lives as the cat frequently and suddenly killed them. Desperate to save themselves, all the mice decided to hold a conference. They gathered in a secret place to discuss their predicament and come up with a solution. Many of the mice proposed various ideas to solve the problem, but none seemed practical. As the conference dragged on without any resolution, frustration grew among the attendees. Towards the end of the meeting, a young and enthusiastic rat stood up energetically and said, "I have an idea! Why don't we tie a bell around the cat's neck? This way, we can hear it approaching and have enough time to escape." The proposal was met with a wave of excitement. All the mice clapped merrily, seconding the young rat's suggestion. Just as the atmosphere in the room was turning hopeful, an old and wise mouse slowly rose and addressed the gathering. "The young rat's proposal is indeed good," he said. "It would certainly help us if we could hear the cat coming. But there is one crucial question we must answer: who will bell the cat?" At this question, the room fell silent. The excitement drained from their faces as they realized the danger involved in executing the plan. No one volunteered for the risky task. The gravity of the situation became apparent, and the earlier enthusiasm vanished. There was a pin-drop silence in the conference hall as the mice pondered the old mouse's question. Without a viable solution, the meeting ended in despair. The mice realized that they had no way to bell the cat and ensure their safety. Ultimately, they decided that the only way to survive was to leave the house altogether. They migrated to a safer place, abandoning their former home to the cat and the master of the house. Who Will Bell The Cat এক সময়ের কথা, একটি ছোট্ট গ্রামে একটি পুরানো বাড়ি ছিল যেখানে অনেক ছোট ইঁদুর বাস করত। এই ইঁদুরগুলো অনেক সমস্যা করছিল—খাবার খেত, কাপড় কাটত এবং বাড়ির লোকদের বিরক্ত করত। বাড়ির মালিক খুবই বিরক্ত হয়ে পড়লেন। তিনি অনেক কিছু চেষ্টা করলেন কিন্তু ইঁদুরগুলোকে তাড়াতে পারলেন না, তাই তিনি ইঁদুর ধরার জন্য একটি বিড়াল নিয়ে এলেন। বিড়াল আসার সাথে সাথে ইঁদুরগুলো ভয়ে তাদের গর্ত থেকে বের হওয়া বন্ধ করে দিল। তারা ধরা পড়ার ভয়ে খুবই ভীত ছিল। একদিন, ইঁদুরগুলো একটি মিটিং করল কীভাবে বিড়ালের থেকে বাঁচা যায় তা নিয়ে আলোচনা করার জন্য। প্রতিটি ইঁদুর আলাদা আলাদা মত দিল, কিন্তু কোনটাই কাজের মত লাগল না। তখন একটি ছোট ইঁদুর উঠে দাঁড়িয়ে বলল, আমার একটি ধারণা আছে! যদি আমরা বিড়ালের গলায় একটি ঘণ্টা বেঁধে দিই, তাহলে যখন বিড়াল হাঁটবে, আমরা ঘণ্টার শব্দ শুনতে পাব এবং বিড়াল আমাদের কাছে আসার আগেই পালাতে পারব। সব ইঁদুরই মনে করল এটি একটি দুর্দান্ত পরিকল্পনা। তারা সেই ছোট ইঁদুরের প্রশংসা করল। কিন্তু তখন একটি বয়স্ক ইঁদুর জিজ্ঞাসা করল, পরিকল্পনাটি খুব ভালো, কিন্তু বিড়ালের গলায় ঘণ্টা বাঁধবে কে? সবাই চুপ হয়ে গেল। কেউই এত সাহসী ছিল না যে বিড়ালের কাছে গিয়ে তার গলায় ঘণ্টা বাঁধবে। যেহেতু তারা এটা করতে পারল না, ইঁদুরগুলো সেই বাড়ি ছেড়ে নিরাপদ একটি জায়গা খুঁজে নিল।

Rearranging Sentences: Alfred Nobel Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. His father Emanuel Nobel was an architect and researcher. II. Dr. Alfred Nobel was born on 21st October, 1833, at Stockholm, Sweden. III. He earned a lot of money from his Dynamite business. IV. He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging creative work for peace in the world. V. He had an ammunition business at Leningrad. VI. In 1850, Alfred Nobel joined his father's company. VII. He was an engineer and chemist. VIII. After some years, Alfred Nobel invented Dynamite. IX. The award was named after Alfred Nobel and called the 'Nobel Prize.' X. The Nobel Prize has been given since 1901. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → VII → I → V → VI → VIII → III → IV → IX → X ________________________________________ The Story: Dr. Alfred Nobel was born on 21st October, 1833, at Stockholm, Sweden. He was an engineer and chemist. His father Emanuel Nobel was an architect and researcher. He had an ammunition business at Leningrad. In 1850, Alfred Nobel joined his father's company. After some years, Alfred Nobel invented Dynamite. He earned a lot of money from his Dynamite business. He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging creative work for peace in the world. The award was named after Alfred Nobel and called the 'Nobel Prize.' The Nobel Prize has been given since 1901. গল্প: ডাঃ আলফ্রেড নোবেল 1833 সালের 21শে অক্টোবর সুইডেনের স্টকহোমে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি একজন প্রকৌশলী এবং রসায়নবিদ ছিলেন। তার বাবা ইমানুয়েল নোবেল ছিলেন একজন স্থপতি এবং গবেষক। লেনিনগ্রাদে তার গোলাবারুদের ব্যবসা ছিল। 1850 সালে, আলফ্রেড নোবেল তার বাবার কোম্পানিতে যোগ দেন। কয়েক বছর পর আলফ্রেড নোবেল ডিনামাইট আবিষ্কার করেন। তিনি তার ডিনামাইট ব্যবসা থেকে প্রচুর অর্থ উপার্জন করেছিলেন। তিনি বিশ্বের শান্তির জন্য সৃজনশীল কাজকে উৎসাহিত করার জন্য একটি পুরস্কার দেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা হাতে নেন। পুরস্কারটির নামকরণ করা হয় আলফ্রেড নোবেলের নামে এবং বলা হয় 'নোবেল পুরস্কার'। 1901 সাল থেকে নোবেল পুরস্কার দেওয়া হচ্ছে। 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: Ayesha Begum Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Her husband was a landless farmer. II. Ayesha Begum had three sons and two daughters. III. One day they came to the town to earn more money. IV. At first, they used to send money to their parents. V. Their sons grew up and started to work with their father in their village. VI. They became very weak and feeble for want of food. VII. But after getting married, they could not send money to them. VIII. Ayesha Begum and her husband had nothing to support themselves. IX. Finally, Ayesha Begum began to beg from door to door. X. She did so to manage food for herself and her husband. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → I → V → III → IV → VII → VIII → VI → IX → X ________________________________________ The Story: Ayesha Begum had three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a landless farmer. He used to work on other people's land. Their sons grew up and started to work with their father in their village. One day they came to the town to earn more money. At first, they used to send money to their parents. But after getting married, they could not send money to them. Ayesha Begum and her husband had nothing to support themselves. They became very weak and feeble for want of food. Finally, Ayesha Begum began to beg from door to door. She did so to manage food for herself and her husband. গল্প : আয়েশা বেগমের তিন ছেলে ও দুই মেয়ে ছিল। তার স্বামী ছিলেন ভূমিহীন কৃষক। অন্যের জমিতে কাজ করতেন। তাদের ছেলেরা বড় হয়ে বাবার সাথে তাদের গ্রামে কাজ করতে শুরু করে। একদিন তারা আরও টাকা রোজগারের জন্য শহরে আসে। প্রথমে বাবা-মায়ের কাছে টাকা পাঠাত। কিন্তু বিয়ের পর তাদের কাছে টাকা পাঠাতে পারেননি। আয়েশা বেগম ও তার স্বামীর ভরণপোষণের কিছুই ছিল না। খাদ্যের অভাবে তারা খুবই দুর্বল ও দুর্বল হয়ে পড়ে। অবশেষে আয়েশা বেগমের দ্বারে দ্বারে ভিক্ষা শুরু হয়। তিনি নিজের এবং তার স্বামীর জন্য খাবারের ব্যবস্থা করার জন্য এটি করেছিলেন। 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: Anne Frank Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. She was born on 12 June 1929. II. Anne Frank is perhaps the most well-known victim of the Nazi Holocaust. III. Unfortunately, she was betrayed and discovered in 1944. IV. Anne was sent to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. V. Anne Frank's father, Otto Frank, was the only occupant of the annex to survive. VI. Her diary was published by her father as The Diary of a Young Girl. VII. Anne's diary is regarded as one of the world's most widely read books. VIII. She hid for two years in a secret annex. IX. In that diary, she chronicled her life from 1942 to 1944. X. She died of typhus in 1945. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → I → VIII → IX → III → IV → X → V → VI → VII ________________________________________ The Story: Anne Frank is perhaps the most well-known victim of the Nazi Holocaust. She was born on 12 June 1929. She hid for two years in a secret annex. In that diary, she chronicled her life from 1942 to 1944. Unfortunately, she was betrayed and discovered in 1944. Anne was sent to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. She died of typhus in 1945. Anne Frank's father, Otto Frank, was the only occupant of the annex to survive. Her diary was published by her father as The Diary of a Young Girl. Anne's diary is regarded as one of the world's most widely read books. গল্প: অ্যান ফ্রাঙ্ক সম্ভবত নাৎসি হলোকাস্টের সবচেয়ে পরিচিত শিকার। তিনি 12 জুন 1929 সালে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি একটি গোপন সংযোজনে দুই বছর লুকিয়ে ছিলেন। সেই ডায়েরিতে, তিনি 1942 থেকে 1944 সাল পর্যন্ত তার জীবনকাল বর্ণনা করেছিলেন। দুর্ভাগ্যবশত, 1944 সালে তাকে বিশ্বাসঘাতকতা করা হয়েছিল এবং আবিষ্কৃত হয়েছিল। অ্যানকে বার্গেন-বেলসেন কনসেনট্রেশন ক্যাম্পে পাঠানো হয়েছিল। তিনি 1945 সালে টাইফাসে মারা যান। অ্যান ফ্রাঙ্কের বাবা, অটো ফ্রাঙ্ক, বেঁচে থাকার জন্য অ্যানেক্সের একমাত্র অধিকারী ছিলেন। তার ডায়েরি তার বাবা দ্য ডায়েরি অফ এ ইয়াং গার্ল নামে প্রকাশ করেছিলেন। অ্যানের ডায়েরি বিশ্বের সর্বাধিক পঠিত বইগুলির মধ্যে একটি হিসাবে বিবেচিত হয়। 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: The Ant and the Grasshopper Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. The grasshopper saw what the ant was doing and said, "Brother ant, give me a morsel of food." II. The ant asked what he had been doing during the summer. III. The grasshopper replied that he was not idle; rather, he was singing all day long during the summer. IV. It was a frosty winter day. V. An ant was taking grains of wheat out of his granary that he had stored during the summer. VI. Hearing this, the ant smiled grimly and said, "Since you sang all summer, it seems you have to dance all winter." VII. The ant replied that he was gathering grains. VIII. Saying this, the prudent ant locked his granary door, and the grasshopper went away feeling sad. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: IV → V → I → II → VII → III → VI → VIII ________________________________________ The Story: It was a frosty winter day. An ant was taking grains of wheat out of his granary that he had stored during the summer. A grasshopper, half-dead with hunger, came limping by. The grasshopper saw what the ant was doing and said, "Brother ant, give me a morsel of food." The ant asked what he had been doing during the summer. The ant replied that he was gathering grains. The grasshopper replied that he was not idle; rather, he was singing all day long during the summer. Hearing this, the ant smiled grimly and said, "Since you sang all summer, it seems you have to dance all winter." Saying this, the prudent ant locked his granary door, and the grasshopper went away feeling sad. গল্প: এটি একটি হিমশীতল শীতের দিন ছিল। একটি পিঁপড়া গ্রীষ্মকালে তার জমা করা শস্যভাণ্ডার থেকে গমের দানা নিচ্ছিল। একটা ফড়িং, ক্ষুধার জ্বালায় অর্ধমৃত, পাশ দিয়ে এল। ফড়িং পিঁপড়া কি করছে দেখে বলল, "ভাই পিঁপড়া, আমাকে এক টুকরো খাবার দাও।" পিঁপড়া জিজ্ঞেস করল সে গ্রীষ্মকালে কি করছিল? পিঁপড়া উত্তর দিল যে সে শস্য সংগ্রহ করছে। ফড়িং উত্তর দিল যে সে অলস নয়; বরং গ্রীষ্মকালে সারাদিন গান গাইতেন। এই কথা শুনে পিঁপড়াটি মৃদু হেসে বলল, "যেহেতু তুমি সারা গ্রীষ্মে গান গেয়েছ, মনে হচ্ছে তোমাকে সারা শীতে নাচতে হবে।" এই বলে বিচক্ষণ পিঁপড়া তার শস্যভান্ডারের দরজা বন্ধ করে দিল, আর ফড়িং মন খারাপ করে চলে গেল। Re write the sentences in the proper order and in a continuous paragraph to make a story. (i)The Grassopher said, “Brother ant, give me a morsel of food.”  (ii) It was a frosty winter day. (iii) The Grassopper went away being sad. (iv) The ant had stored them during the summer.” (v) The ant said, “Since you sang all summer, it seems you have to dance all winter. (vi) A Grassopher ,half dead with hunger, came limping by. (vii) Saying this the prudent ant locked his granary door. (viii)The ant asked what he was doing during the summer. (ix)He was singing all day long during the summer. (x) An ant was taking out of his granary some grains of wheat. (xi)The Grassopher saw what the ant was doing. (xii)Hearing this the ant smiled grimly. (xiii)The Grassopher replied that he was not idle. (xiv) During summer the ant was gathering the grains. Answer: ii → xiv → x → vi → xi → i → viii → xiii → ix → xii → v → iv → vii → iii The Ant and the Grasshopper It was a frosty winter day. During summer, the ant was gathering the grains. An ant was taking out of his granary some grains of wheat. A Grasshopper, half dead with hunger, came limping by. The Grasshopper saw what the ant was doing. The Grasshopper said, “Brother ant, give me a morsel of food.” The ant asked what he was doing during the summer. The Grasshopper replied that he was not idle. He was singing all day long during the summer. Hearing this, the ant smiled grimly. The ant said, “Since you sang all summer, it seems you have to dance all winter.” The ant had stored them during the summer. Saying this, the prudent ant locked his granary door. The Grasshopper went away being sad. 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: Akbar's court Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. King Akbar asked Iqbal the reason for fetching water from the well even after selling it to the farmer. II. A farmer bought a well from his neighbour, Iqbal Khan. III. Angered by this, the farmer had come to get justice from King Akbar. IV. 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?" V. Iqbal replied, "I have sold only the well but not the water inside it." VI. Once there was a complaint at King Akbar's court. VII. King Akbar wanted Birbal to solve the dispute. VIII. Iqbal's trickery was countered thus in a tricky way. The farmer got justice and Birbal was fairly rewarded. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: VI → II → III → I → V → VII → IV → VIII ________________________________________ The Story: Once there was a complaint at King Akbar's court. A farmer bought a well from his neighbour, Iqbal Khan. Even after selling the well to the farmer, Iqbal continued to fetch water from the well. Angered by this, the farmer had come to get justice from King Akbar. King Akbar asked Iqbal the reason for fetching water from the well even after selling it to the farmer. Iqbal replied, "I have sold only the well but not the water inside it." King Akbar wanted Birbal to solve the dispute. 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?" Iqbal's trickery was countered thus in a tricky way. The farmer got justice and Birbal was fairly rewarded. একবার বাদশাহ আকবরের দরবারে অভিযোগ ওঠে। এক কৃষক তার প্রতিবেশী ইকবাল খানের কাছ থেকে একটি কূপ কিনেছিলেন। কৃষকের কাছে কূপ বিক্রি করার পরও ইকবাল কুয়া থেকে পানি তুলতে থাকেন। এতে ক্ষুব্ধ হয়ে কৃষক বাদশাহ আকবরের কাছে বিচার চাইতে আসেন। কৃষকের কাছে বিক্রি করেও বাদশাহ আকবর ইকবালের কাছে কূপ থেকে পানি আনার কারণ জানতে চাইলেন। ইকবাল বললেন, আমি শুধু কূপটি বিক্রি করেছি কিন্তু তার ভেতরের পানি নেই। বাদশাহ আকবর চেয়েছিলেন বীরবল বিবাদের সমাধান করুক। বীরবল বললেন, "ইকবাল, তুমি বলছ যে তুমি শুধু কৃষকের কাছে কূপটি বিক্রি করেছ। আর তুমি দাবি কর যে, পানি তোমার। তাহলে তুমি খাজনা না দিয়ে তোমার পানি অন্যের কূপের মধ্যে রাখবে কিভাবে?" ইকবালের প্রতারণাকে এভাবেই কৌশলে প্রতিহত করা হয়। কৃষক ন্যায়বিচার পেল এবং বীরবল মোটামুটি পুরস্কৃত হল। 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. (a) The angel took down his request and went away. (b) His name was Abu Ben Adhem. (c) Abu then requested him to put his name in the list because he loved mankind and his fellow brothers. (d) He again appeared the next night and showed Abu that his name was at the top of the list (e) The angel was writing the names of persons who loved God. (f) Once upon a time there was an honest and pious man. (g) He asked the angel if his name was there. (h) He was once sleeping peacefully. (i) In reply the angel said that his name was not there. (j) Suddenly he woke up and he saw an angel.   Answer:  (f) + (b) + (h) + (j) + (e) + (g) + + (c) + (a) + (d) Abu Ben Adhem Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. One night, he woke up and saw an angel writing the names of those who loved God. II. Once upon a time, there was an honest and pious man named Abu Ben Adhem. III. When Abu asked if his name was there, the angel replied that it was not. IV. The angel took down his request and went away. V. Abu requested the angel to put his name on the list because he loved mankind and his fellow brothers. VI. The next night, the angel returned and showed Abu that his name was at the top of the list. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → I → III → V → IV → VI ________________________________________ The Story: Once upon a time, there was an honest and pious man named Abu Ben Adhem. One night, he woke up and saw an angel writing the names of those who loved God. When Abu asked if his name was there, the angel replied that it was not. Abu requested the angel to put his name on the list because he loved mankind and his fellow brothers. The angel took down his request and went away. The next night, the angel returned and showed Abu that his name was at the top of the list. গল্প: আবু বেন আদহেম এক সময়ের কথা, একজন সৎ এবং ধার্মিক ব্যক্তি ছিলেন, যার নাম আবু বেন আদহেম। এক রাতে, তিনি ঘুম থেকে উঠে দেখলেন একটি দেবদূত তাদের নাম লিখছে যারা আল্লাহকে ভালোবাসেন। আবু যখন জানতে চাইলেন, "আমার নাম কি সেখানে আছে?" দেবদূত উত্তর দিলেন, "না, আপনার নাম সেখানে নেই।" আবু দেবদূতকে অনুরোধ করলেন, "আমার নাম সেই তালিকায় লিখুন, কারণ আমি মানবজাতিকে এবং আমার সহকর্মী ভাইদের ভালোবাসি।" দেবদূত তার অনুরোধ গ্রহণ করে চলে গেলেন। পরের রাতে, দেবদূত ফিরে এলেন এবং আবুকে দেখালেন যে তার নাম তালিকার শীর্ষে রয়েছে। Completing Story: ABU BIN ADHAM AND THE ANGEL                 One night Abu was sleeping alone in his room. Suddenly he woke up and saw the whole room flooded with silvery light. Abu was astonished by seeing the silvery light. There was an unknown man in the room. Abu took him for an angel. The angel had a book of gold in his hand. He was then writing something in his golden book.              “Will you please tell me what are you writing?” Abu asked boldly. “I’m writing the names of those who love their Lord”, replied the angel. “Have you written my name?” asked Abu. “No, yours is not there”, replied the angel. “Believe me, I love my Lord. If not, please write down my name as one who loves His fellow-beings.” Said Abu. The angel told him nothing. He left the room for the night.             The next night dazzling light in the room again awakened Abu. Opening his eyes, he saw the same angel with a book in his hand. The angel showed Abu the list. To his surprise Abu saw his name at the top of the list. Abu was delighted to see his name at the top of the list.   Allah Loves Him Who Loves People: Once there lived a man named Abu bin Adham          In the annals of history, there lived a pious man named Abu Bin Adham, who was renowned for his good character and honesty. One night, after he had finished offering his prayers, he discovered an angel writing in a book of pure gold. Inquisitive and intrigued, Abu inquired about the purpose of the angel's task. The angel replied that he was jotting down the names of those individuals who had immense love for the Almighty Lord. Curiosity overcame Abu, and he asked the angel if his name was included in the list. Alas, he was informed that his name was not present in the book.   Abu was extremely disheartened by the news and asked the angel for an explanation. The angel's reply shook Abu to the core, "The names in the book are those who not only love the Creator but also cherish and love the creation. It is essential to exhibit love and compassion towards all, regardless of their character, social standing, or creed. The Almighty Lord adores those who extend their affection towards His creation, whether the person is virtuous or sinful. A wicked individual is also crafted by the same Creator who has fashioned a nobleman."   Abu was awakened to the realization of his flawed behavior despite being sincere and honest. He was overwhelmed with remorse and pledged to transform his ways. He saw this event as a warning from God, and his mind was consumed with repentance. He vowed never to be ill-behaved and made amends with those whom he had wronged.   After several months, the angel returned to Abu in the same manner as before. The angel conveyed that he was tasked with compiling a list of people whom God loves, and Abu Bin Adam's name was at the top of the list. The transformation in Abu's conduct had not gone unnoticed, and his act of compassion and love for mankind had earned him the love and affection of the Almighty.   In conclusion, Abu's journey highlights the importance of compassion and love towards all of God's creation. It is not enough to love and cherish the Creator alone, but also to extend the same affection to His creation. This benevolent behavior earns the love and blessings of the Lord, and it can lead to a profound transformation in one's life. He prayeth best who loved best both great or small Once upon a time there was an honest and a pious man. His name was Abu-Ben-Adhen. He was once sleeping peacefully. Suddenly he woke up and saw an angel writing the name of the persons who loved God. He inquired on him whether his name was there. But the angel said. “No, your name is not here”. He then requested to put his name in the list; because he loved mankind and his fellow brethren. The angel took down his requests and went away; he again appeared the next night and showed Abu that his name was at the top of the list of those who received the blessing of God.

Rearranging Sentences: Antonis Pikrocholos Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Antonis Pikrocholos is the central character of the film My Other the Traffig Policeman. II. In this film, Antonis is a devoted traffic policeman who strictly enforces traffic laws. III. He falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich businessman named Kiki. IV. The film was made by Filippos Fylaktos, a Greek filmmaker, in 1963. V. Kiki is afraid to reveal her feelings to her father because Antonis has given many traffic tickets to a bus belonging to her father's company. VI. Although this event complicates Antonis' life, the movie ends with a happy outcome for everyone involved in society. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → IV → II → III → V → VI ________________________________________ The Story: Antonis Pikrocholos is the central character of the film My Other the Traffig Policeman. The film was made by Filippos Fylaktos, a Greek filmmaker, in 1963. In this film, Antonis is a devoted traffic policeman who strictly enforces traffic laws. He falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich businessman named Kiki. Kiki is afraid to reveal her feelings to her father because Antonis has given many traffic tickets to a bus belonging to her father's company. Although this event complicates Antonis' life, the movie ends with a happy outcome for everyone involved in society. গল্প: মাই আদার দ্য ট্রাফিক পুলিশম্যান অন্তনিস পিক্রোকলস হলেন চলচ্চিত্র My Other the Traffig Policeman এর মূল চরিত্র। এই চলচ্চিত্রটি ১৯৬৩ সালে গ্রিক চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাতা ফিলিপ্পোস ফিলাক্টোস দ্বারা নির্মিত হয়। এই ছবিতে, অন্তনিস একজন নিষ্ঠাবান ট্রাফিক পুলিশ, যিনি কঠোরভাবে ট্রাফিক আইন প্রয়োগ করেন। তিনি একজন ধনী ব্যবসায়ীর সুন্দরী মেয়ে কিকির প্রেমে পড়েন। কিকি তার বাবা-মায়ের কাছে অন্তনিসের প্রতি তার অনুভূতি প্রকাশ করতে ভয় পান, কারণ অন্তনিস তার বাবার কোম্পানির একটি বাসকে অনেক ট্রাফিক টিকেট দিয়েছেন। যদিও এই ঘটনা অন্তনিসের জীবনে জটিলতা সৃষ্টি করে, চলচ্চিত্রটি সব সংশ্লিষ্টদের জন্য সুখী পরিণতির সাথে শেষ হয়।   Completing Story:

Rearranging Sentences: Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Amartya Sen, a great economist, was born in Dhaka on November, 1933. II. He wrote many books on welfare economics, of which Economic Inequality and Poverty and Famines are famous. III. At first, he was admitted to St. Gregory's School in Dhaka. IV. Later, he taught at Delhi University and next in the London School of Economics at Oxford. V. His parents were Ashutosh Sen and Arnita Sen. VI. Both were ardent followers of Rabindranath. VII. He is the founder of welfare economics, which touches the lives of the poorest people in society. VIII. Finally, he became the master of Trinity College, Cambridge in 1977. IX. Back in India, he became the head of the Economics Department of Jadavpur University. X. Then he had his education from Santiniketan, and next in Presidency College, and finally at Cambridge. XI. He was the first Asian winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded in 1998. XII. Sri Sen has made us proud. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: I → V → VI→ III → X → IX → IV → VIII → II → XI → XII ________________________________________ The Story: Amartya Sen, a great economist, was born in Dhaka on November, 1933. His parents were Ashutosh Sen and Arnita Sen. Both were ardent followers of Rabindranath. At first, he was admitted to St. Gregory's School in Dhaka. Then he had his education from Santiniketan, and next in Presidency College, and finally at Cambridge. Back in India, he became the head of the Economics Department of Jadavpur University. Later, he taught at Delhi University and next in the London School of Economics at Oxford. Finally, he became the master of Trinity College, Cambridge in 1977. He wrote many books on welfare economics, of which Economic Inequality and Poverty and Famines are famous. He is the founder of welfare economics, which touches the lives of the poorest people in society. He was the first Asian winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded in 1998. Sri Sen has made us proud. গল্প: অমর্ত্য সেনের জীবন অমর্ত্য সেন, একজন মহান অর্থনীতিবিদ, ১৯৩৩ সালের নভেম্বর মাসে ঢাকা শহরে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তার পিতা ছিলেন অশোক সেন এবং মাতা আরণিতা সেন। তারা দুজনেই রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের অনুরাগী ছিলেন। শুরুতে তিনি ঢাকা শহরের সেন্ট গ্রেগরি স্কুলে ভর্তি হন। পরে তিনি শান্তিনিকেতনে শিক্ষা লাভ করেন, এরপর প্রেসিডেন্সি কলেজে এবং সর্বশেষ কেমব্রিজ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে। ভারতের ফিরে, তিনি জadavপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের অর্থনীতি বিভাগের প্রধান হন। পরে দিল্লি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে এবং অক্সফোর্ডের লন্ডন স্কুল অফ ইকোনমিকসে শিক্ষকতা করেন। অবশেষে, ১৯৭৭ সালে তিনি কেমব্রিজ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ট্রিনিটি কলেজের মাস্টার হন। তিনি কল্যাণ অর্থনীতির ওপর অনেক বই লিখেছেন, যার মধ্যে Economic Inequality and Poverty এবং Famines বিশেষভাবে বিখ্যাত। তিনি কল্যাণ অর্থনীতির প্রতিষ্ঠাতা, যা সমাজের দরিদ্রতম মানুষের জীবনে প্রভাব ফেলে। ১৯৯৮ সালে তিনি অর্থনীতিতে নোবেল পুরস্কার লাভ করেন, এবং তিনি প্রথম এশিয়ান ব্যক্তি যিনি এই পুরস্কার লাভ করেন। শ্রী সেন আমাদের গর্বিত করেছেন। Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. His parents were Ashutosh Sen and Amita Sen. II. He wrote many books on welfare economics, of which Economic Inequality and Poverty and Famines are famous. III. Amartya Sen, a great economist, was born in Dhaka in November 1933. IV. He was the first Asian winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded in 1998. V. At first, he was admitted to St. Gregory's School in Dhaka. VI. Finally, he became the master of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1977. VII. Then he had his education from Santiniketan, next in Presidency College, and finally at Cambridge. VIII. Later, he taught at Delhi University and next in the London School of Economics at Oxford. IX. Back in India, he became the Head of the Economics Department of Jadavpur University. X. He is the founder of Welfare Economics, which touches the lives of the poorest people in society. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: III → I → V → VII → IX → VIII → VI → II → X → IV ________________________________________ The Story: Amartya Sen, a great economist, was born in Dhaka in November 1933. His parents were Ashutosh Sen and Amita Sen. At first, he was admitted to St. Gregory's School in Dhaka. Then he had his education from Santiniketan, next in Presidency College, and finally at Cambridge. Back in India, he became the Head of the Economics Department of Jadavpur University. Later, he taught at Delhi University and next in the London School of Economics at Oxford. Finally, he became the master of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1977. He wrote many books on welfare economics, of which Economic Inequality and Poverty and Famines are famous. He is the founder of Welfare Economics, which touches the lives of the poorest people in society. He was the first Asian winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded in 1998. গল্প: অমর্ত্য সেনের জীবন অমর্ত্য সেন, একজন মহান অর্থনীতিবিদ, ১৯৩৩ সালের নভেম্বর মাসে ঢাকা শহরে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তার পিতা ছিলেন অশোক সেন এবং মাতা অমিতা সেন। প্রথমে তিনি ঢাকা শহরের সেন্ট গ্রেগরি স্কুলে ভর্তি হন। পরে তিনি শান্তিনিকেতনে শিক্ষা লাভ করেন, এরপর প্রেসিডেন্সি কলেজে এবং সর্বশেষ কেমব্রিজ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে। ভারতের ফিরে, তিনি জadavপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের অর্থনীতি বিভাগের প্রধান হন। পরবর্তীতে দিল্লি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে এবং অক্সফোর্ডের লন্ডন স্কুল অফ ইকোনমিকসে শিক্ষকতা করেন। অবশেষে, ১৯৭৭ সালে তিনি কেমব্রিজ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ট্রিনিটি কলেজের মাস্টার হন। তিনি কল্যাণ অর্থনীতির ওপর অনেক বই লিখেছেন, যার মধ্যে Economic Inequality and Poverty এবং Famines বিশেষভাবে বিখ্যাত। তিনি কল্যাণ অর্থনীতির প্রতিষ্ঠাতা, যা সমাজের দরিদ্রতম মানুষের জীবনে প্রভাব ফেলে। ১৯৯৮ সালে তিনি অর্থনীতিতে নোবেল পুরস্কার লাভ করেন, এবং তিনি প্রথম এশিয়ান ব্যক্তি যিনি এই পুরস্কার লাভ করেন।   Completing Story:

Rearranging Sentences: Jumbled Sentences: a. He used to collect trash, but he stopped doing it after a serious infection. b. Some of them faced great problems; one of them died, and another boy lost one of his eyes. c. His parents were separated from each other and did not look after him. d. So, he lived on the streets. e. He had to endure severe cold during winter. f. Sometimes he managed to find work, and sometimes not. g. Amerigo is a boy of 13 years old. h. Then he worked under an ice cream shop owner, but it was very difficult for him. i. He always suffered from hunger. j. He was lucky compared to his friends. ________________________________________ Rearranged Correct Order g. Amerigo is a boy of 13 years old. c. His parents were separated from each other and did not look after him. d. So, he lived on the streets. f. Sometimes he managed to find work, and sometimes not. a. He used to collect trash, but he stopped doing it after a serious infection. h. Then he worked under an ice cream shop owner, but it was very difficult for him. i. He always suffered from hunger. e. He had to endure severe cold during winter. j. He was lucky compared to his friends. b. Some of them faced great problems; one of them died, and another boy lost one of his eyes. Rearranged Correct Order: g → c → d → f → a → h → i → e → j → b Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Once he used to collect trash and sell it to a vendor, but he stopped this job after getting a serious infection. II. Amerigo is a 13-year-old boy. III. He worked for an ice cream shop owner and sold ice cream on the beach, but he received no money in return. IV. The owner of the shop gave him only food and let him sleep in his hut at night. V. He always feels hungry and has no definite place to sleep. VI. His mother divorced his father and married another man. VII. He lives on the street. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → VI → VII → I → III → IV → V ________________________________________ The Story: Amerigo is a 13-year-old boy. His mother divorced his father and married another man. He lives on the street. Once he used to collect trash and sell it to a vendor, but he stopped this job after getting a serious infection. He worked for an ice cream shop owner and sold ice cream on the beach, but he received no money in return. The owner of the shop gave him only food and let him sleep in his hut at night. He always feels hungry and has no definite place to sleep. গল্প: আমেরিগো আমেরিগো একটি ১৩ বছর বয়সী ছেলে। তার মা তার বাবাকে তালাক দেন এবং আরেকটি পুরুষকে বিয়ে করেন। সে রাস্তায় থাকে। এক সময় সে আবর্জনা সংগ্রহ করে বিক্রি করত, তবে একটি গুরুতর সংক্রমণের কারণে সে এই কাজটি বন্ধ করে দেয়। সে একটি আইসক্রিম দোকানের মালিকের জন্য কাজ করত এবং সৈকতে আইসক্রিম বিক্রি করত, তবে বিনিময়ে কোনো টাকা পেত না। দোকানের মালিক তাকে শুধু খাবার দিত এবং রাতে তার ঝুপড়িতে শোয়ার অনুমতি দিত। সে সবসময় খিদে অনুভব করে এবং তার শোয়ার জন্য কোনো নির্দিষ্ট স্থান নেই।   Completing Story:

Rearranging Sentences: Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. I. Once, he was sold to a farmer who was lazy. II. Once there was a man named Aesop in Greece. III. He was famous for his fables on moral lessons. IV. He was a slave in his early days, but he was very religious-minded. V. Aesop woke his master the next day too. VI. On the first day, Aesop found that his master did not say his morning prayer but slept till sunrise. VII. He woke his master, but he would not leave his bed. VIII. He asked Aesop to go to the field to work for him. IX. The master became very angry and gave him a bag of barley. X. He told him to go to the field and sow the seeds. ________________________________________ Correct Sequence: II → IV → III → I → VI → VII → V → IX → X → VIII ________________________________________ The Story: Once there was a man named Aesop in Greece. He was famous for his fables on moral lessons. He was a slave in his early days, but he was very religious-minded. Once, he was sold to a farmer who was lazy. On the first day, Aesop found that his master did not say his morning prayer but slept till sunrise. He woke his master, but he would not leave his bed. He asked Aesop to go to the field to work for him. Aesop woke his master the next day too. But the master became very angry and gave him a bag of barley. He told him to go to the field and sow the seeds. গল্প: এসোপের শিক্ষা একবার গ্রীসে এসোপ নামে এক ব্যক্তি ছিলেন। তিনি নৈতিক শিক্ষামূলক গল্পের জন্য বিখ্যাত ছিলেন। তার শৈশবকাল ছিল দাসত্বের, তবে তিনি অত্যন্ত ধার্মিক মনোভাবাপন্ন ছিলেন। একদিন, তাকে এক অলস কৃষকের কাছে বিক্রি করা হয়। প্রথম দিন এসোপ লক্ষ্য করলেন যে তার মালিক সকালে প্রার্থনা করেননি, বরং সূর্যোদয় পর্যন্ত শুয়ে ছিলেন। এসোপ তার মালিককে জাগিয়ে দিলেন, কিন্তু তিনি বিছানা ছেড়ে উঠতে অস্বীকার করলেন। তিনি এসোপকে মাঠে কাজ করতে পাঠিয়ে দিলেন। পরদিনও এসোপ তার মালিককে জাগালেন। কিন্তু মালিক অত্যন্ত রেগে গেলেন এবং তাকে এক ব্যাগ গম দিলেন। তিনি এসোপকে মাঠে গিয়ে বীজ বপন করতে বললেন।   Completing Story: